Seung Chun Paek
Biographic Data
| ID | 344119 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Seung Chun Paek |
| GIVEN NAMES | Seung Chun |
| FAMILY NAME | Paek |
| SIGNATURE | PAEK S C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mahidol University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9483-5572 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Financial burden of older inpatients with multimorbidity in China
Background: In China, which has the world's largest and one of the fastest-aging populations, multimorbidity has become a major public health challenge. Older individuals with multiple chronic conditions experience poor health outcomes, increased healthcare utilization, and substantial financial pressure. This study investigates of the financial burden on older inpatients with multimorbidity. Methods: -test, ANOVA), and multiple linear regression…
Age-Specific Patterns and Dual Economic Burden of Dyadic Chronic Disease Combinations Among Older Inpatients in Inner Mongolia, China
With global aging and rising multimorbidity, China’s large older population strains its healthcare system. This study analyzes age‐specific patterns and dual economic burden (medical and out‐of‐pocket expenses) of common dyadic chronic disease combinations among older inpatients in Inner Mongolia. Using multistage random sampling, we analyzed data from six hospitals (four secondary, two tertiary) in 2022. Patients aged ≥50 years with a diagnosis …
Social capital and health consciousness based on regional differences in China
Background Health consciousness is a critical determinant of individuals’ engagement in health behaviors, while social capital influences health-related questions. This study aims to explore the relationship between social capital-comprising social participation, social trust, social networks, and social reciprocity, and health consciousness in China, with particular emphasis on regional variations. Methods This study utilizes data from the 2021 …
Living Alone and Self-Assessed Depression Among Older Adults in Thailand
Thailand has a higher depression rate among older adults than other Southeast Asian countries, and the proportion of older adults living alone is growing. However, evidence regarding the relationship between living alone and depression among older adults in Thailand is scarce. Thus, this study examined this issue, focusing on two research objectives: (1) to examine the relationship between living alone and self-assessed depression using the match…
Temporal and Sentiment Analysis of Alcohol-Related Tweets in Thailand During 2023
There is a paucity of research concerning the content and temporalities of alcohol-related social media texts posted in the Thai language. A total of 12,065,726 tweets were collected between January 1, 2023, and May 23, 2023, based on thirteen alcohol-related keywords. Three native Thai speakers manually coded 15,000 random tweets to explore the type, sentiment, and content of collected tweets. "Personal communications" represented 49.1% of the s…
Determinants of the low use of Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme
Introduction: Thailand's Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) has increased overall healthcare use by offering free healthcare for about 76% of the entire population since it was introduced in 2002. However, a considerable number of beneficiaries have continued to depend on private healthcare, and the low use of the UCS has been cited as a challenge to accomplishing the policy's goal of universal access to healthcare. Thus, this study divided healthca…
Factors associated with the use of annual health checkups in Thailand
Introduction Thailand has provided free annual health checkups (AHC) since universal health coverage began in 2002. However, evidence regarding the equitable use of AHC is scarce. Thus, this study explored factors associated with the use of AHC in Thailand. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the national 2015 Health and Welfare Survey. Respondents aged 15 years or above ( n = 57,343) were selected as the study sample. D…
Changes in the Socioeconomic Pattern of Smoking Among Male Adults in Thailand from 2001 to 2021
The smoking rate in Thailand has been steadily decreasing for decades alongside the government’s tobacco control policies. However, evidence of whether the decrease to date has occurred equally across all population groups is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the changes in the socioeconomic patterns of smoking among male adults in Thailand from 2001 to 2021. This study employed a pooled cross-sectional design with 296,011 male adult…
Unmet health-care needs among older adults living alone in Thailand
The present study examined unmet health-care needs (UHN) among older adults living alone in Thailand. This study had two specific objectives: (i) to analyze the effect of living alone on UHN using a matched sample obtained from a propensity score matching method and (ii) to analyze the sociodemographic determinants of UHN using the entire sample of data. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression were employed, along with Thailand’s 2019 Health…
Unmet Healthcare Needs and Their Determining Factors
Myanmar aims to achieve universal health coverage by 2030 through the 2017-2021 National Health Plan while providing nearly cost-free healthcare services at public facilities. Nonetheless, concerns regarding healthcare access persist. This study examined healthcare access in Myanmar by identifying the prevalence, determinants, and reasons behind unmet healthcare needs (UHN), which occur when an individual needs healthcare but cannot access it. De…
Risk Perception of Cannabis Use Among a Sample of Thai Cannabis Users
Amid the recent cannabis legalization in Thailand, this research captured and analyzed cannabis-related health risk perception among Thai cannabis users. This study used a cross-sectional design with 376 Thailand-based cannabis users recruited through an anonymous online survey from July to August 2022 using the SurveyMonkey application. Descriptive analysis and ordinary least squares regression analysis were performed to describe overall respond…
Traditional Chinese and Mongolian Medicine Utilization Among Hypertensive Older Adults
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and traditional Mongolian medicine (TMM) systems treat hypertension in community health institutions within China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. This paper aims to investigate the use and influence of TCM and TMM among hypertensive older Chinese adults receiving treatment at these community health institutions. A cross-sectional survey method was used in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. A total of …
Beliefs and Traditional Medicine Use Among Vietnamese Older Adults
The paper explores traditional medicine beliefs among older Vietnamese persons in the Hoc Mon district. Twenty-two respondents aged 62 to 82 years and nine key informants were recruited. Bourdieu’s theory of practice was used to analyze data through thematic analysis. The main findings explore two models of traditional medicine used in the aging population to control chronic diseases and post-stroke: (1) the switch from western to traditional med…
Analysis of Composition Change of Public Facility Care Users After the Universal Coverage Scheme in Thailand
This study conducted a preliminary analysis to examine the impact of Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) on health care use. In contrast with our expectation, no significant increase was found in the use of public facility care (i.e., use of the UCS services) after the UCS because the UCS increased the use of public facility care for the previously uninsured, but at the same time, it similarly decreased the previously insured who were prev…
Women’s Beliefs about the Utilization of Antenatal Services and their Determinants
Although the health care resources in Chin State are comparable to those in other regions, the indicators of maternal health status there are the poorest in Myanmar. While the Myanmar government has initiated health care system reforms, the increase in service capacity alone is a necessary but insufficient condition to improve access. Because the effectiveness of antenatal care is critical in terms of reducing maternal mortality and serious morbi…
Hu Hong’ (bad thing)
Vietnamese parents in general have negative views of sex and sexuality education for their teenage children. Recognizing that many Vietnamese teenagers have unsafe sex before marriage, parents need to change their perceptions and understand the importance of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), which are included in UNESCO, UNFPA and UNICEF-developed CSE tools
Facility Organizational and Facility Resident Characteristics in Nursing Homes Serving Residents With a Mental Health History
The prevalence of mental health disorders among nursing home residents has been noted. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics among nursing homes serving residents with a mental health history. A retrospective, cross-sectional design was conducted using the 2003 national Online Survey, Certification, and Reporting facility data merged with the resident-level Minimum Data Set resulting in 2,499 nursing homes. Across facilities, …
Social Service Staffing in U.S. Nursing Homes
Using data from the 2003 national Online Survey Certification and Reporting System, this study examines how the structure of social service staffing in nursing homes is affected by organizational and contextual factors. The results suggest that, although federal regulations impose minimal obligation, requiring only facilities with more than 120 beds to employ qualified social service providers, nearly 12 percent of these facilities failed to meet…
Reliability Estimates of Clinical Measures Between Minimum Data Set and Online Survey Certification and Reporting Data of US Nursing Homes
BACKGROUND: Evidence-based quality improvement in nursing homes relies heavily on administrative data. Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Online Survey Certification and Reporting (OSCAR) are the 2 largest sources of national nursing home administrative data. Although clinical measures in each of the data systems have frequently and independently been used to measure nursing home performance, no study has systematically examined their relative reliabilit…
Social Service Staffing in U.S. Nursing Homes
Using data from the 2003 national Online Survey Certification and Reporting System, this study examines how the structure of social service staffing in nursing homes is affected by organizational and contextual factors. The results suggest that, although federal regulations impose minimal obligation, requiring only facilities with more than 120 beds to employ qualified social service providers, nearly 12 percent of these facilities failed to meet…
Social Service Staffing in U.S. Nursing Homes
Using data from the 2003 national Online Survey Certification and Reporting System, this study examines how the structure of social service staffing in nursing homes is affected by organizational and contextual factors. The results suggest that, although federal regulations impose minimal obligation, requiring only facilities with more than 120 beds to employ qualified social service providers, nearly 12 percent of these facilities failed to meet…
Reliability Estimates of Clinical Measures Between Minimum Data Set and Online Survey Certification and Reporting Data of US Nursing Homes
BACKGROUND: Evidence-based quality improvement in nursing homes relies heavily on administrative data. Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Online Survey Certification and Reporting (OSCAR) are the 2 largest sources of national nursing home administrative data. Although clinical measures in each of the data systems have frequently and independently been used to measure nursing home performance, no study has systematically examined their relative reliabilit…
Facility Organizational and Facility Resident Characteristics in Nursing Homes Serving Residents With a Mental Health History
The prevalence of mental health disorders among nursing home residents has been noted. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics among nursing homes serving residents with a mental health history. A retrospective, cross-sectional design was conducted using the 2003 national Online Survey, Certification, and Reporting facility data merged with the resident-level Minimum Data Set resulting in 2,499 nursing homes. Across facilities, …
Hu Hong’ (bad thing)
Vietnamese parents in general have negative views of sex and sexuality education for their teenage children. Recognizing that many Vietnamese teenagers have unsafe sex before marriage, parents need to change their perceptions and understand the importance of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), which are included in UNESCO, UNFPA and UNICEF-developed CSE tools
Women’s Beliefs about the Utilization of Antenatal Services and their Determinants
Although the health care resources in Chin State are comparable to those in other regions, the indicators of maternal health status there are the poorest in Myanmar. While the Myanmar government has initiated health care system reforms, the increase in service capacity alone is a necessary but insufficient condition to improve access. Because the effectiveness of antenatal care is critical in terms of reducing maternal mortality and serious morbi…
Analysis of Composition Change of Public Facility Care Users After the Universal Coverage Scheme in Thailand
This study conducted a preliminary analysis to examine the impact of Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) on health care use. In contrast with our expectation, no significant increase was found in the use of public facility care (i.e., use of the UCS services) after the UCS because the UCS increased the use of public facility care for the previously uninsured, but at the same time, it similarly decreased the previously insured who were prev…
Beliefs and Traditional Medicine Use Among Vietnamese Older Adults
The paper explores traditional medicine beliefs among older Vietnamese persons in the Hoc Mon district. Twenty-two respondents aged 62 to 82 years and nine key informants were recruited. Bourdieu’s theory of practice was used to analyze data through thematic analysis. The main findings explore two models of traditional medicine used in the aging population to control chronic diseases and post-stroke: (1) the switch from western to traditional med…
Determinants of the low use of Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme
Introduction: Thailand's Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) has increased overall healthcare use by offering free healthcare for about 76% of the entire population since it was introduced in 2002. However, a considerable number of beneficiaries have continued to depend on private healthcare, and the low use of the UCS has been cited as a challenge to accomplishing the policy's goal of universal access to healthcare. Thus, this study divided healthca…
Factors associated with the use of annual health checkups in Thailand
Introduction Thailand has provided free annual health checkups (AHC) since universal health coverage began in 2002. However, evidence regarding the equitable use of AHC is scarce. Thus, this study explored factors associated with the use of AHC in Thailand. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the national 2015 Health and Welfare Survey. Respondents aged 15 years or above ( n = 57,343) were selected as the study sample. D…
Changes in the Socioeconomic Pattern of Smoking Among Male Adults in Thailand from 2001 to 2021
The smoking rate in Thailand has been steadily decreasing for decades alongside the government’s tobacco control policies. However, evidence of whether the decrease to date has occurred equally across all population groups is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the changes in the socioeconomic patterns of smoking among male adults in Thailand from 2001 to 2021. This study employed a pooled cross-sectional design with 296,011 male adult…
Unmet health-care needs among older adults living alone in Thailand
The present study examined unmet health-care needs (UHN) among older adults living alone in Thailand. This study had two specific objectives: (i) to analyze the effect of living alone on UHN using a matched sample obtained from a propensity score matching method and (ii) to analyze the sociodemographic determinants of UHN using the entire sample of data. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression were employed, along with Thailand’s 2019 Health…
Unmet Healthcare Needs and Their Determining Factors
Myanmar aims to achieve universal health coverage by 2030 through the 2017-2021 National Health Plan while providing nearly cost-free healthcare services at public facilities. Nonetheless, concerns regarding healthcare access persist. This study examined healthcare access in Myanmar by identifying the prevalence, determinants, and reasons behind unmet healthcare needs (UHN), which occur when an individual needs healthcare but cannot access it. De…
Risk Perception of Cannabis Use Among a Sample of Thai Cannabis Users
Amid the recent cannabis legalization in Thailand, this research captured and analyzed cannabis-related health risk perception among Thai cannabis users. This study used a cross-sectional design with 376 Thailand-based cannabis users recruited through an anonymous online survey from July to August 2022 using the SurveyMonkey application. Descriptive analysis and ordinary least squares regression analysis were performed to describe overall respond…
Traditional Chinese and Mongolian Medicine Utilization Among Hypertensive Older Adults
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and traditional Mongolian medicine (TMM) systems treat hypertension in community health institutions within China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. This paper aims to investigate the use and influence of TCM and TMM among hypertensive older Chinese adults receiving treatment at these community health institutions. A cross-sectional survey method was used in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. A total of …
Social capital and health consciousness based on regional differences in China
Background Health consciousness is a critical determinant of individuals’ engagement in health behaviors, while social capital influences health-related questions. This study aims to explore the relationship between social capital-comprising social participation, social trust, social networks, and social reciprocity, and health consciousness in China, with particular emphasis on regional variations. Methods This study utilizes data from the 2021 …
Living Alone and Self-Assessed Depression Among Older Adults in Thailand
Thailand has a higher depression rate among older adults than other Southeast Asian countries, and the proportion of older adults living alone is growing. However, evidence regarding the relationship between living alone and depression among older adults in Thailand is scarce. Thus, this study examined this issue, focusing on two research objectives: (1) to examine the relationship between living alone and self-assessed depression using the match…
Temporal and Sentiment Analysis of Alcohol-Related Tweets in Thailand During 2023
There is a paucity of research concerning the content and temporalities of alcohol-related social media texts posted in the Thai language. A total of 12,065,726 tweets were collected between January 1, 2023, and May 23, 2023, based on thirteen alcohol-related keywords. Three native Thai speakers manually coded 15,000 random tweets to explore the type, sentiment, and content of collected tweets. "Personal communications" represented 49.1% of the s…
Financial burden of older inpatients with multimorbidity in China
Background: In China, which has the world's largest and one of the fastest-aging populations, multimorbidity has become a major public health challenge. Older individuals with multiple chronic conditions experience poor health outcomes, increased healthcare utilization, and substantial financial pressure. This study investigates of the financial burden on older inpatients with multimorbidity. Methods: -test, ANOVA), and multiple linear regression…
Age-Specific Patterns and Dual Economic Burden of Dyadic Chronic Disease Combinations Among Older Inpatients in Inner Mongolia, China
With global aging and rising multimorbidity, China’s large older population strains its healthcare system. This study analyzes age‐specific patterns and dual economic burden (medical and out‐of‐pocket expenses) of common dyadic chronic disease combinations among older inpatients in Inner Mongolia. Using multistage random sampling, we analyzed data from six hospitals (four secondary, two tertiary) in 2022. Patients aged ≥50 years with a diagnosis …
Medicine (15 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Health care (6 works) · Healthcare Systems and Reforms (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Descriptive statistics (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Business (4 works)