Pengpid
Biographic Data
| ID | 44467 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pengpid |
| FAMILY NAME | Pengpid |
| SIGNATURE | PENGPID |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mahidol University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7714-8869 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 169 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 169 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Beyond words
Background: Thus far, no studies have focused on hugging and social disconnectedness outcomes comprehensively (loneliness, social isolation, social withdrawal) in the post-pandemic era. Our aim was to examine whether hugging is associated with loneliness, social isolation, and social withdrawal and whether these associations vary by gender. Methods: We used cross-sectional data collected via an online survey conducted in January 2025 (N = 3,270 a…
Prevalence of insomnia symptoms and mediation of the association between multimorbidity and insomnia symptoms by loneliness and multisite pain among middle-aged and older adults in Malaysia
The aim of the study is to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of insomnia symptoms among middle-aged and older adults in Malaysia. In all, 5602 cross-sectional nationally representative data from adults (≥40 years) of the 2018 Malaysia Aging and Retirement Survey (MARS) was analyzed. Insomnia symptoms were assessed with three items from the Jenkins Sleep Scale (JSS-4). Unconditional multivariable logistic regression was used to identi…
Prevalence and associated factors of normal-weight central obesity among community-dwelling adults 18 years and older in Mongolia
This study investigated the prevalence of and factors associated with normal-weight central obesity (NWCO) among adults aged 18–64 years in Mongolia. Data were pooled from 5,287 participants aged 18–64 years who took part in repeated cross-sectional Mongolia STEPS surveys conducted in 2005, 2009, 2013, and 2019. Anthropometric and independent variables were measured using standard procedures. Factors associated with NWCO were examined using logis…
Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive and Generalised Anxiety Symptoms Among Female Adolescents in Nepal
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of major depressive disorder symptoms (MDDs) and generalized anxiety disorder symptoms (GADs) among female adolescents in Nepal. In a national cross-sectional population-based survey of female adolescents ( N = 1379; 15–19 years) in Nepal, MDDs was assessed with the PHQ-9 and GADs with the GAD-7. Logistic and Poisson regression were used to estimate predictors of MDDs and G…
Religiosity and Mental and Behavioural Health Among Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Thailand
The aim of the study was to assess associations between religiousness (affiliation, and involvement) and five mental and five behavioural health indicators among middle-aged and older adults in a national longitudinal population survey in Thailand. The analytic sample consisted of 2863 participants, with two study assessments in 2015 and 2020. At baseline 91.5 percent were Buddhists and 8.2 percent were Muslims, and 42.6 percent a had high religi…
Parental loss of a child and psychosocial outcomes among middle-aged and older adults
Parental loss of children were associated (with small effect sizes) with depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults and reduced subjective life expectancy among middle-aged adults in Thailand, showing its unique contributions (e.g., nationally representative longitudinal data from Thailand, filling an evidence gap in Southeast Asia). Policy and practice implications may include screening bereaved parents for depression, strengthening …
Determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms among older adults living alone
Overall, this study among older adults living alone showed that advantages and disadvantages in socioeconomic situation, health, and health behaviour were the determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms, respectively. Efforts to promote well-being among older adults living alone should reduce or promote the identified associated factors
The mediating role of major depressive symptoms on academic stress and suicidal ideation among school-going adolescents in Manipur, India
AS predicts SI directly and via MDS, indicating partial mediation. Findings advocate the need for early, school-based interventions targeting both AS and MDS, especially in high-risk regions like Manipur, Northeast India
Adherence to 24-h movement guidelines and its associations with dietary behavior and mental health among university students from five Asean countries
This is the first study to look at the prevalence, correlates, and relationships between 24-HMG adherence and dietary behaviour and mental health outcomes among university students in ASEAN. This pioneering study among ASEAN university students demonstrates that adherence to 24-h movement guidelines is associated with better dietary behaviours and mental health outcomes in a dose-response manner. Future university health policies should incorpora…
School-based hygiene education, protective and psychosocial factors associated with suboptimal oral and hand hygiene among a sample of adolescents in school who are nationally representative in the Ph…
Suicidal behavior, depression, generalized anxiety and associated factors among a national sample of adults in Mozambique in 2022 to 2023
Background: The study’s objective was to assess adult Mozambicans’ past 12-month suicidal behavior (PSB), major depressive disorder (MDD), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Methods: Data from 10,074 women (aged 20–49 years) and 3,941 men (aged 20–54 years) that participated in the 2022 to 2023 Mozambique Demographic and health Survey were analyzed. Results: The prevalence of PSB among women (attempt 1.0%, plan 1.8%, and ideation 4.2%) was 4…
Behavioral and psychological outcomes of marital status and transition among aging adults in rural South Africa
The study aimed to evaluate behavioural and psychological outcomes of marital status and transition among ageing adults in rural South Africa. The analysis utilized data from the South African 7-year longitudinal Health and Ageing in Africa: A Longitudinal Study of an INDEPTH Community in South Africa (HAALSI) (analytic sample: n=3,707, aged 40 years and older). Behavioural outcomes assessed included substance use, dietary intake, and body mass i…
Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among national community-based adult populations in Nauru, Tukelau and Tuvalu
Aims: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress (PD) in three small Pacific Island countries. Method: National cross-sectional data (pooled sample N = 3,088, 18–69 years) of participants from the STEPS surveys in Nauru (2015/16; N = 1382), Tukelau (2014; N = 554) and Tuvalu (2015; N = 1152) were analysed. Results: In the pooled sample 30.4% participants had PD (⩾20 scores), 18.1% mild (20–24 scor…
Suicidal behaviour among adults in Cabo Verde in 2020
BACKGROUND: The aim of the investigation was to evaluate past 12-month suicidal behaviour (PSB) among adults in Cabo Verde. METHODS: Data from 4,563 adults (mean age 41.4 years) that participated in the 2020 Cabo Verde STEPS survey were analysed. RESULTS: Results indicate that the proportion of PSB (attempt 0.6%, plan 1.5% and ideation 3.3%) was 3.7% (2.4% men/5.0% women). In adjusted logistic regression analysis, younger age, female sex, unemplo…
Dental service utilization in the general adult population in Bangladesh
A low proportion of participants had DSU in the past 12 months and several associated factors were identified
Sexual risk behaviour among in-school adolescents in Central America
The purpose of the study was to assess sexual risk behaviours among young people in Central America. Secondary data were analysed from 15,807 school adolescents (mean age = 14.4 years) who were part of the most recent cross-sectional Global School Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) in six Central American countries. Results show that almost a quarter (24.3%) of participants had sexual initiation, with 19.7% in Guatemala and 40.9% in Panama. Among…
Adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines among rural middle-aged and older adults in South Africa
Socioeconomic position and physical and mental health among middle-aged and older adults
The aim of this study was to assess the physical and mental health status of middle-aged and older adults in relation to socioeconomic status in Thailand, both in a cross-sectional and longitudinal study. We analyze national cross-sectional and longitudinal data from the Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand (HART) study in 2015 and 2017. Health outcome measures included 1) physical chronic disease, 2) probable depression, 3) self-rated physi…
Trends in behavioral and biological risk factors for non-communicable diseases among adults in Bhutan
Background The study aimed to evaluate trends in the prevalence and correlates of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs; low physical activity, insufficient fruit/vegetable intake, current tobacco use, problem alcohol use, diabetes, hypertension, increased total cholesterol, and obesity) in Bhutan. Methods Three repeat cross-sectional Bhutan STEPS surveys ( N = 9,281) in 2007, 2014, and 2019 were analyzed. Results The proportion of peo…
High sedentary behavior and low physical activity among adults in Afghanistan
Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and correlates of sedentary behavior and combination of sedentary behavior and low physical activity among adults in Afghanistan in 2018. Methods: This was a national representative cross-sectional study. The study utilized the data from Afghanistan STEPS survey 2018, where 3,956 adults (ages between 18 and 69 years) were interviewed at community-dwelling level. Using the Global Physical Activ…
Prevalence and associated factors of cross-sectional and incident self-reported arthritis or rheumatism among a national community sample of middle-aged and older adults in Thailand
Background: The study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of cross-sectional and incident arthritis or rheumatism among a national community sample of middle-aged and older adults in Thailand. Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional and longitudinal data from two consecutive waves (2015 and 2017) of the Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand (HART) study. Arthritis or rheumatism (SRA) was assessed by self-reported health care pr…
Trends in bio-behavioural risk factors of non-communicable diseases among adults in Sao Tome and Principe
Background: Understanding national trends in risk factors of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) may have health policy implications. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and social and demographic factors associated with risk factors of NCDs in adults from 2008 to 2019 in Sao Tome and Principe. Methods: In repeat cross-sectional national STEPS surveys 2,457 adults (median age 37 years) in 2008 and 1,893 adults (median age 38 years) in 2…
Religiosity and Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in India
Traditional and cyberbullying victimization and adverse mental and behavioural outcomes among school adolescents from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Exposure to traditional (offline) and cyber (online) bullying among adolescents is a major public health problem globally. However, little is known about traditional and cyberbullying victimization in relation to adverse mental and behavioral outcomes among in-school adolescents in the Caribbean, which prompted the study. Data from 1,877 adolescents (mean age: 15.4 years, SD = 1.4) that participated in a cross-sectional national school survey in …
Work participation and mental and physical health outcomes among a national community-dwelling sample of older adult men and women in India
This study aimed to assess the association between work participation and various health outcomes in older community-dwelling adults in India. The cross-sectional sample consisted of 14,342 male and 8342 female participants (≥60 years) from the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) Wave 1 in 2017–2018. Among older men (≥60 years) who had ever been working, 45.5% and among older women (≥60 years), 35.7% were working. In adjusted Poisson, linear…
Bullying victimization and externalizing and internalizing symptoms among in-school adolescents from five Asean countries
Heavy Drinking and Social and Health Factors in University Students from 24 Low, Middle Income and Emerging Economy Countries
Sexual risk behaviour and its correlates among adolescents in Mozambique
The study aimed to assess the prevalence and correlates of sexual risk behaviours among adolescents in Mozambique. In the cross-sectional 'Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS)', 1918 students aged 11-18 years from Mozambique responded to a questionnaire in 2015. More than half (57.4%) of the students ever had sex, 68.4% among boys and 45.8% among girls. Among students who ever had sex, 41.5% had early sexual debut (<14 years), 57.9% had multi…
Physical activity correlates in binge drinking university students from 24 countries
Lack of information exists on the correlates of physical inactivity among persons who are binge drinkers. The aim of the current study was to examine the correlates of physical inactivity in binge drinking university students in 24 countries. Using a cross-sectional study design, 1,917 binge drinking university students with a median age of 21 years from 24 low-, middle-, and high-income countries, replied to self-reported questionnaires of physi…
Prevalence of truancy in a national sample of school going adolescents in Laos is associated with potential risk and protective factors
Parental involvement, health behaviour and mental health among school-going adolescents in seven Pacific Island countries
The study aimed to estimate the relationship between parental involvement, health behaviour and mental health among school-going adolescents in seven Pacific Island countries. Data utilized were from the cross-sectional "Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS)". The total sample included 10968 adolescents (mean age 14.1 years, SD = 1.4) from Cook Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu in 2011 to 2013. In two…
High psychological distress among school-going adolescents in Afghanistan
The aim of this investigation was to assess the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among adolescents Afghanistan. Cross-sectional 2014 ‘Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS)’ data included 2579 students that were representative of all students in Grades 7 to 11 in Afghanistan. The prevalence of single psychological distress was 28.4% and multiple psychological distress 27.7%. In adjusted multinomial logistic regression analysi…
Prevalence, and social and health correlates of insomnia among persons 15 years and older in South Africa
The study aims to investigate the prevalence, and social and health correlates of insomnia symptoms in a national population sample in South Africa. Data were analysed from the cross-sectional ‘South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1)’ 2012, using a sample of 15,133 individuals (mean age = 36.9, SD = 16.5). Measures included information on insomnia, sociodemographics, health status, health risk behaviour, and me…
Correlates of sedentary behavior among university students with depression from 22 low- and middle-income countries
The present study utilized a large, multi-country sample and aimed to examine the correlates of sedentary behavior in university students with depression in 22 low- and middle-income countries. In a cross-sectional survey, university students (median age 20 years, interquartile range = 3) from 22 countries in the Americas, Africa, and Asia responded to self-reported measures of sedentary behavior and health indicators. Overall, among 1693 univers…
Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Reinfection and Treatment Failure in Taung Sub-District, South Africa
The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with TB re-infection and treatment failure in the Taung sub-district. In a cross-sectional design a questionnaire was interview-administered to 100 Regimen 2 patients systematically recruited at Taung district hospital. The results show that the combined proportion of patients who were retreated after poor compliance was 46.9% (RD=Retreatment after default: 25.5% and RI=Reinfected: 21.…
HIV counselling and testing utilisation and attitudes of male inmates in a South African prison
The Department of Correctional Services Policy on the management of HIV and AIDS for offenders include voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV as one of the priorities in the rehabilitation of inmates. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with the utilisation of VCT services in the correctional centres in terms of level of satisfaction, their experiences and expectations, and motivating factors and barriers for VCT ut…
Effect of exposure to clinic-based health education interventions on behavioural intention to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection
HIV and AIDS incidence among infants in South Africa is on the increase. The uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions is often said to be dependent on the beliefs and educational needs of those requiring PMTCT services. This study therefore sought to examine the effect of clinic-based health education interventions (HEI) on behavioural intention of PMTCT among 300 pregnant women from 4 primary health care clinics…
Sexuality of 16- To 17- Year-Old South Africans in the Context of Hiv/Aids
The aim of this study was to better understand the sexuality of youth in the context of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Participants (400 male and 400 female 16- and 17- year-olds) 400 were from rural and 400 from urban areas, and almost all were of African descent. Results indicate that two-thirds of the girls and more than half of the boys had had sexual intercourse and had petted. Almost half of the boys (44.3%) and 24% of the girls took less than a…
Effect of exposure to clinic-based health education interventions on behavioural intention to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection
HIV and AIDS incidence among infants in South Africa is on the increase. The uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions is often said to be dependent on the beliefs and educational needs of those requiring PMTCT services. This study therefore sought to examine the effect of clinic-based health education interventions (HEI) on behavioural intention of PMTCT among 300 pregnant women from 4 primary health care clinics…
Factors that Contribute to Tuberculosis Control in Primary Health Care Services at Mutale Primary Health Care Sub-District of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
The aim of the present study was to analyze factors associated with TB control at Mutale health subdistrict in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Using a cross-sectional descriptive study design health care providers (n=72 professional nurses), DOT supporters (n=78) and TB patient’s (n=66) from 22 Primary Health Care (PHC) clinics were interviewed with a semi-structured questionnaire. The results are divided into three parts: (1) TB patient’s …
Overweight and Obesity and Associated Factors among School-Aged Adolescents in Ghana and Uganda
The aim of this study was to assess overweight and obesity and associated factors in school-going adolescents in low income African countries (Ghana, Uganda). The total sample included 5,613 school children aged 13 to 15 years from nationally representative samples from two African countries. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to assess the relationship between dietary behavior, substance use, physical activity, psychosocial fact…
Prevalence of Alcohol Use and Associated Factors in Urban Hospital Outpatients in South Africa
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors among outpatients in an urban hospital in South Africa. The sample included 1,532 (56.4% men and women 43.6%) consecutively selected patients from different hospital outpatient departments. Results indicate that 41.2% of men and 18.3% of women were found to be hazardous drinkers, and 3.6% of men and 1.4% of women meet criteria for probable alcohol dependence …
Nurses’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Coping Related to HIV and Aids in a Rural Hospital in South Africa
The aim of this study was to determine nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and coping related to HIV and AIDS in a rural hospital in South Africa. A randomly selected sample of 222 nurses was asked to respond to a self-administered questionnaire. Results indicate that the majority (83.8%) of the sample had a medium level of HIV knowledge and had a positive attitude towards caring of HIV/AIDS patients (75.8%), while a minority had negative attitudes tow…
HIV Knowledge, Attitudes, and Sexual Behaviour among Tourism Workers in Gauteng Province, South Africa
The aim of this study was to determine tourism workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and sexual behaviour related to HIV and AIDS. A survey was administered to tourism workers (n=338) from all the hotels and resorts randomly sampled in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Results indicate a medium level of HIV transmission knowledge and high HIV risk behaviour (lack of condom use, casual and multiple sexual partners). Half of the study participants (49.7%) h…
HIV counselling and testing utilisation and attitudes of male inmates in a South African prison
The Department of Correctional Services Policy on the management of HIV and AIDS for offenders include voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV as one of the priorities in the rehabilitation of inmates. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with the utilisation of VCT services in the correctional centres in terms of level of satisfaction, their experiences and expectations, and motivating factors and barriers for VCT ut…
Injury and Social Correlates among in-School Adolescents in Four Southeast Asian Countries
The aim of this study was to determine estimates of the prevalence and social correlates of injury among adolescents in four Southeast Asian countries. Cross-sectional national data from the Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS) included 9,333 students at the ages from 13 to 15 years inclusive from Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand is chosen by a two-stage cluster sample design to represent all students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 in…
Helmet Use and Associated Factors among Thai Motorcyclists during Songkran Festival
The aim of this study was to assess helmet use and associated factors among motorcycle riders during Songkran festival in Thailand. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of helmet use among Thai motorcycle riders (sample size = 18,998) during four days of the Songkran festival. For this sample, the population of motorcycle riders was consecutively selected using quota sampling from 12 petrol stations in four provinces…
Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among School-Going Adolescents in Thailand
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and identify associations between suicidal ideation and indicators of psychosocial distress and social-environmental factors in Thai adolescents. Using data from the Thailand Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2008, we assessed the prevalence of suicidal ideation and its associated factors among adolescents (N = 2,758). Overall the prevalence of suicidal ideation in the past 12 mo…
Fruits and Vegetables Consumption and Associated Factors among In-School Adolescents in Five Southeast Asian Countries
The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of fruits and vegetable consumption and associated factors among Southeast Asian in-school adolescents. Data were collected by self-report questionnaire from nationally representative samples (total 16,084) of school children aged 13 to 15 years in five Southeast Asian countries. Overall, 76.3% of the 13 to 15 year-olds had inadequate fruits and vegetables consumptions (less than five servings per…
Non-seatbelt use and associated factors among Thai drivers during Songkran festival
Rates of non-seatbelt use by Thai drivers during Songkran festival was 28.4%. Lower exposure to the RSA campaign was found to be associated with non-seatbelt use among drivers during the Songkran festival
Screening and brief intervention for alcohol problems in Dr George Mukhari Hospital out-patients in Gauteng, South Africa
PACTR201110000319392
Drinking Motives, Sensation Seeking, and Alcohol Use Among Thai High School Students
We assessed drinking motives and sensation seeking in relation to alcohol use in a sample of 634 Thai high school students. Results indicate that 55.8% had never used alcohol, and of the lifetime users, 33.5% were current (past month) alcohol users and 26.5% drink until they get drunk. Coping and social motives were positive predictors for drinking frequency, and coping motives were a predictor for hazardous (drinking to get drunk) drinking. Sens…
Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Reinfection and Treatment Failure in Taung Sub-District, South Africa
The purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with TB re-infection and treatment failure in the Taung sub-district. In a cross-sectional design a questionnaire was interview-administered to 100 Regimen 2 patients systematically recruited at Taung district hospital. The results show that the combined proportion of patients who were retreated after poor compliance was 46.9% (RD=Retreatment after default: 25.5% and RI=Reinfected: 21.…
Screening and Brief Interventions for Hazardous and Harmful Alcohol Use among University Students in South Africa
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) for alcohol problems among university students in South Africa. The study design for this efficacy study is a randomized controlled trial with 6- and 12-month follow-ups to examine the effects of a brief alcohol intervention to reduce alcohol use by hazardous and harmful drinkers in a university setting. The unit of randomization is the individual univ…
Screening and brief interventions for hazardous and harmful alcohol use among hospital outpatients in South Africa
PACTR201110000319392
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Protection Orders for Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Vhembe District of South Africa
The aim of this study was to assess the value of protection orders in reducing intimate partner violence against women in the Vhemba district of South Africa. In a one-group pre-post test study design 118 women who had received a protection order were assessed with measures of intimate partner violence immediately after receiving the protection order and six months later. The results show that the levels of violence decreased significantly from t…
Problem Alcohol Use and Associated Factors in a Sample of University Students in South Africa
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors in a sample of university students in South Africa. Undergraduate students were recruited conveniently from public campus venues. The sample included 722 university students (57.6% men and 42.4% women), with a mean age of 21.7 years (SD=8.8). Overall 22.2% of the university students were hazardous or harmful alcohol users, 32.2% among men and 8.5% among women…
Depression and Associated Factors Among University Students in Western Nigeria
The aim of this study was to determine the associations between depression, sociodemographic, social and health variables among undergraduate students of Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with undergraduate students that were recruited randomly from classes. The sample included 820 university students (54.3% men and 45.7% women), with a mean age of 22.3 years (SD=3.1). Results indicate a prevalence of 7…
Subjective happiness and health behavior among a sample of university students in India
The aim in this study was to establish the associations between health behaviors and happiness in an Asian (Indian) population. In a cross-sectional survey we assessed happiness and health behavior among a sample of 800 randomly selected university students taking nonhealth (mainly engineering and sciences) undergraduate courses at Gitam University, Visakhapatnam in India. The students were 541 (67.6%) males and 259 (32.4%) females in the age ran…
Alcohol Use and Associated Factors among Older Adults in Northern Thailand
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors in older adults in Northern Thailand. A cross-sectional study of a randomly selected population sample of older adults (50 years and above) (N=2273) was conducted in Northern Thailand. Results indicate that almost two-thirds (64%) indicated that they were lifetime alcohol users, 25.2% were daily alcohol users and 13.1% engaged in drinking and driving. Major b…
Prevalence of Overweight/Obesity and Its Associated Factors among University Students from 22 Countries
Obesity among young people increases lifetime cardiovascular risk. This study assesses the prevalence of overweight/obesity and its associated factors among a random sample of university students from 22 universities in 22 low, middle income and emerging economy countries. This cross-sectional survey comprised of a self-administered questionnaire and collected anthropometric measurements. The study population was 6773 (43.2%) males and 8913 (56.8…
Oral Health Behaviour and Social and Health Factors in University Students from 26 Low, Middle and High Income Countries
Poor oral health is still a major burden for populations throughout the world, particularly in developing countries. The aim of this study was investigate oral health behaviour (tooth brushing and dental attendance) and associated factors in low, middle and high income countries. Using anonymous questionnaires, data were collected from 19,560 undergraduate university students (mean age 20.8, SD = 2.8) from 27 universities in 26 countries across A…
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