Hwa-Young Lee
Biographic Data
| ID | 3928859 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hwa-Young Lee |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hwa-Young |
| FAMILY NAME | Lee |
| SIGNATURE | LEE H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Seoul National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2591-1436 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Disentangling the associations between women’s decision-making power dynamics and maternal and child health outcomes in 35 SSA countries
Maternal media exposure and child anthropometric failures across 40 low- and middle-income countries
This study underscores the potential importance of media-based interventions in improving child undernutrition in LMICs. Media exposure is an important channel for health information dissemination and empowerment especially for women with no education. At the same time, improvements in the overall living standards are necessary to induce and sustain healthy behaviors to ensure optimal growth among children
A comparative study of online and face-to-face gatekeeper training using the suicide Care program
Online gatekeeper training is a feasible and effective alternative to face-to-face instruction, particularly in settings with limited resources or during emergencies. While each format offers distinct advantages, hybrid models may yield the most comprehensive benefits. These findings support the inclusion of scalable online training in national suicide prevention strategies. Suicide prevention, gatekeeper training, Suicide CARE, online education,…
Rural-urban migration dynamics and double burden of malnutrition among women across 29 low and middle income countries
Individual- and community-level women's empowerment and complete use of maternal healthcare services: A multilevel analysis of 34 sub-Saharan African countries
Regional determinants of quality of care for sick children: A multilevel analysis in four countries
Background: The limited impact of increased access to care on improvements in health outcomes during the Millennium Development Goal era has been attributed, in part, to inadequate quality of care. We identified regional factors associated with health service quality for sick child care in low-income countries and examined whether provider factors interact with regional factors to affect the quality of care. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional …
Trends in the quality of antenatal care in India: Patterns of change across 36 states and union territories, 1999–2021
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) quality is important to maternal and neonatal mortality. However, trends in the quality of ANC received by pregnant women in India have been understudied. This paper seeks to fill this gap by examining the long-term patterns nationwide and the state-specific prevalence of inadequate ANC quality received by pregnant women in India. Methods: We utilised data from four National Family Health Surveys (NFHS) conducted …
Nationwide trends in the prevalence and incidence of depressive disorders and their correlates among adults with disabilities in Korea from 2006 to 2017
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that people with disabilities are more likely to suffer from depression. Previous studies have focused on depressive disorders in specific disability types or age groups using small-scale cross-sectional samples. We investigated longitudinal trends in the prevalence and incidence of depressive disorders according to disability types and severity levels in the entire Korean adult population. METHODS: The age-standardi…
Public Preferences in Resource Allocation for Insurance Coverage of Dental Implant Service in South Korea: Citizens’ Jury
The Korean government sought to include dental implant services for the elderly in the benefits package of the national health insurance. In 2014, the Citizens' Jury was held to discuss the topic, during which thirty jurors, randomly selected from the 2665 applicants, participated in a day-long deliberation process after having an information session on the topic by a team of experts. There was a substantial shift in opinion during the deliberati…
Health Technology Assessment Development in Vietnam: A Qualitative Study of Current Progress, Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Strategies
A structured data repository, guidelines based on the Vietnamese context for both policy decision-making at the central level and daily clinical decision-making at the micro-level, and integration of a participatory process into HTA are suggested as priorities for HTA institutionalization in Vietnam
Sex-Specific Differences in Severity of Depressive Symptoms, Heart Rate Variability, and Neurocognitive Profiles of Depressed Young Adults: Exploring Characteristics for Mild Depression
Mild depressive symptoms (MDS) reflect vulnerability to major depression that does not meet the criteria for a major depressive disorder (MDD). Previous research indicates that it is difficult to identify MDS in young adults, and they exhibit diverse aspects of depressive symptoms caused by clinical depression, which can lead to poor academic performance, relationship difficulties, and even suicide. Additionally, many young adults remain unaware …
Association of community level social trust and reciprocity with mortality: A retrospective cohort study
Residing in areas with high community level social trust and reciprocity may be associated with better population health status
Changes in socio-economic patterns of energy consumption and insufficient energy intake across India from 1993–94 to 2011–12
Objective: To assess whether disparities in energy consumption and insufficient energy intake in India have changed over time across socio-economic status (SES). Design: This cross-sectional, population-based survey study examines the relationship between several SES indicators (i.e. wealth, education, caste, occupation) and energy consumption in India at two time points almost 20 years apart. Household food intake in the last 30 d was assessed i…
Association between maternal literacy and child vaccination in Ethiopia and southeastern India and the moderating role of health workers: A multilevel regression analysis of the Young Lives study
BACKGROUND: Child vaccination coverage in low- and middle-income countries is still far from complete, mainly among marginalized people such as children with illiterate mothers. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the association between maternal literacy and immunization status of children in Ethiopia and southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) and test whether state-run health centers and community health workers moderate that assoc…
Is there a female disadvantage in child undernutrition in South India: Exploring gender differences in height in infancy, childhood, and adolescence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether gender-based disparities in health and well-being extend to a female disadvantage in height in infancy, childhood, and adolescence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. METHODS: Using longitudinal data from the Young Lives study in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India, linear mixed effects and linear regression models examined associations between gender and height and the modifying influences…
Community Determinants of Physical Growth and Cognitive Development among Indian Children in Early Childhood: A Multivariate Multilevel Analysis
Inadequate child physical growth and cognitive development share common individual-level risk factors. Less understood is how outcomes co-cluster at the community level and to what extent certain community-level characteristics influence the clustering. This study aims to quantify the extent to which child growth and development co-occur across communities, and to identify community-level characteristics associated with the clustering of the two …
Trends and determinants of infant and under-five childhood mortality in Vietnam, 1986–2011
BACKGROUND: Although Vietnam has taken great efforts to reduce child mortality in recent years, a large number of children still die at early age. Only a few studies have been conducted to identify at-risk groups in order to provide baseline information for effective interventions. OBJECTIVE: The study estimated the overall trends in infant mortality rate (IMR) and under-five mortality rate (U5MR) during 1986-2011 and identified demographic and s…
Trends and determinants for early initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Vietnam: Results from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011
BACKGROUND: There is strong evidence that breastfeeding (BF) significantly benefits mothers and infants in various ways. Yet the proportion of breastfed babies in Vietnam is low and continues to decline. This study fills an important evidence gap in BF practices in Vietnam. OBJECTIVE: This paper examines the trend of early initiation of BF and exclusive BF from 2000 to 2011 in Vietnam and explores the determinants at individual and contextual lev…
Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in child malnutrition in Vietnam: Findings from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011
BACKGROUND: Child malnutrition is not only a major contributor to child mortality and morbidity, but it can also determine socioeconomic status in adult life. The rate of under-five child malnutrition in Vietnam has significantly decreased, but associated inequality issues still need attention. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore trends, contributing factors, and changes in inequalities for under-five child malnutrition in Vietnam between 2000 …
Control of corruption, democratic accountability, and effectiveness of HIV/Aids official development assistance
BACKGROUND: Despite continued global efforts, HIV/AIDS outcomes in developing countries have not made much progress. Poor governance in recipient countries is often seen as one of the reasons for ineffectiveness of aid efforts to achieve stated objectives and desired outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the impact of two important dimensions of governance - control of corruption and democratic accountability - on the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS…
Determinants of early childhood morbidity and proper treatment responses in Vietnam: Results from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011
BACKGROUND: Despite significant achievements in health indicators during previous decades, Vietnam lags behind other developing countries in reducing common early childhood illnesses, such as diarrhea and respiratory infections. To date, there has been little research into factors that contribute to the prevalence and treatment of childhood morbidity in Vietnam. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the determinants of diarrhea and 'illness with a cough…
Secular trends in HIV knowledge and attitudes among Vietnamese women based on the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000, 2006, and 2011: What do we know and what should we do to protect them
BACKGROUND: In Vietnam, women are at risk of HIV infection due to many factors. However, there is limited evidence about what women know and how they behave to protect themselves from HIV. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the trends in comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude, and associated factors among Vietnamese women from 2000 to 2011. DESIGN: Data from three waves of the Vietnam Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys …
Marital status, widowhood duration, gender and health outcomes: A cross-sectional study among older adults in India
Gender, the duration of widowhood, and type of outcome are each relevant pieces of information when assessing the potential for widowhood to negatively impact health. Future research should explore how the mechanisms linking widowhood to health vary over the course of widowhood. Incorporating information about marital relationships into the design of intervention programs may help better target potential beneficiaries among older adults in India
Widowhood and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use Among Older Adults in India
Interventions aimed at reducing use of chewing tobacco or other drugs among older adults in India should consider focusing on recently widowed men and women widowed for any amount of time
Short-term and long-term associations between household wealth and physical growth: A cross-comparative analysis of children from four low- and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Stunting, a form of anthropometric failure, disproportionately affects children in developing countries with a higher burden on children living in poverty. How early life deprivation affects physical growth over various life stages is less well-known. OBJECTIVE: We investigate the short- and long-run associations between household wealth in early life with physical growth in childhood in four low- and middle-income countries to unders…
Widowhood and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use Among Older Adults in India
Interventions aimed at reducing use of chewing tobacco or other drugs among older adults in India should consider focusing on recently widowed men and women widowed for any amount of time
Short-term and long-term associations between household wealth and physical growth: A cross-comparative analysis of children from four low- and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Stunting, a form of anthropometric failure, disproportionately affects children in developing countries with a higher burden on children living in poverty. How early life deprivation affects physical growth over various life stages is less well-known. OBJECTIVE: We investigate the short- and long-run associations between household wealth in early life with physical growth in childhood in four low- and middle-income countries to unders…
Trends and determinants of infant and under-five childhood mortality in Vietnam, 1986–2011
BACKGROUND: Although Vietnam has taken great efforts to reduce child mortality in recent years, a large number of children still die at early age. Only a few studies have been conducted to identify at-risk groups in order to provide baseline information for effective interventions. OBJECTIVE: The study estimated the overall trends in infant mortality rate (IMR) and under-five mortality rate (U5MR) during 1986-2011 and identified demographic and s…
Trends and determinants for early initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Vietnam: Results from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011
BACKGROUND: There is strong evidence that breastfeeding (BF) significantly benefits mothers and infants in various ways. Yet the proportion of breastfed babies in Vietnam is low and continues to decline. This study fills an important evidence gap in BF practices in Vietnam. OBJECTIVE: This paper examines the trend of early initiation of BF and exclusive BF from 2000 to 2011 in Vietnam and explores the determinants at individual and contextual lev…
Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in child malnutrition in Vietnam: Findings from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011
BACKGROUND: Child malnutrition is not only a major contributor to child mortality and morbidity, but it can also determine socioeconomic status in adult life. The rate of under-five child malnutrition in Vietnam has significantly decreased, but associated inequality issues still need attention. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore trends, contributing factors, and changes in inequalities for under-five child malnutrition in Vietnam between 2000 …
Control of corruption, democratic accountability, and effectiveness of HIV/Aids official development assistance
BACKGROUND: Despite continued global efforts, HIV/AIDS outcomes in developing countries have not made much progress. Poor governance in recipient countries is often seen as one of the reasons for ineffectiveness of aid efforts to achieve stated objectives and desired outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the impact of two important dimensions of governance - control of corruption and democratic accountability - on the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS…
Determinants of early childhood morbidity and proper treatment responses in Vietnam: Results from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011
BACKGROUND: Despite significant achievements in health indicators during previous decades, Vietnam lags behind other developing countries in reducing common early childhood illnesses, such as diarrhea and respiratory infections. To date, there has been little research into factors that contribute to the prevalence and treatment of childhood morbidity in Vietnam. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the determinants of diarrhea and 'illness with a cough…
Secular trends in HIV knowledge and attitudes among Vietnamese women based on the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000, 2006, and 2011: What do we know and what should we do to protect them
BACKGROUND: In Vietnam, women are at risk of HIV infection due to many factors. However, there is limited evidence about what women know and how they behave to protect themselves from HIV. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the trends in comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude, and associated factors among Vietnamese women from 2000 to 2011. DESIGN: Data from three waves of the Vietnam Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys …
Marital status, widowhood duration, gender and health outcomes: A cross-sectional study among older adults in India
Gender, the duration of widowhood, and type of outcome are each relevant pieces of information when assessing the potential for widowhood to negatively impact health. Future research should explore how the mechanisms linking widowhood to health vary over the course of widowhood. Incorporating information about marital relationships into the design of intervention programs may help better target potential beneficiaries among older adults in India
Widowhood and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use Among Older Adults in India
Interventions aimed at reducing use of chewing tobacco or other drugs among older adults in India should consider focusing on recently widowed men and women widowed for any amount of time
Association between maternal literacy and child vaccination in Ethiopia and southeastern India and the moderating role of health workers: A multilevel regression analysis of the Young Lives study
BACKGROUND: Child vaccination coverage in low- and middle-income countries is still far from complete, mainly among marginalized people such as children with illiterate mothers. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the association between maternal literacy and immunization status of children in Ethiopia and southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) and test whether state-run health centers and community health workers moderate that assoc…
Is there a female disadvantage in child undernutrition in South India: Exploring gender differences in height in infancy, childhood, and adolescence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether gender-based disparities in health and well-being extend to a female disadvantage in height in infancy, childhood, and adolescence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. METHODS: Using longitudinal data from the Young Lives study in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India, linear mixed effects and linear regression models examined associations between gender and height and the modifying influences…
Community Determinants of Physical Growth and Cognitive Development among Indian Children in Early Childhood: A Multivariate Multilevel Analysis
Inadequate child physical growth and cognitive development share common individual-level risk factors. Less understood is how outcomes co-cluster at the community level and to what extent certain community-level characteristics influence the clustering. This study aims to quantify the extent to which child growth and development co-occur across communities, and to identify community-level characteristics associated with the clustering of the two …
Sex-Specific Differences in Severity of Depressive Symptoms, Heart Rate Variability, and Neurocognitive Profiles of Depressed Young Adults: Exploring Characteristics for Mild Depression
Mild depressive symptoms (MDS) reflect vulnerability to major depression that does not meet the criteria for a major depressive disorder (MDD). Previous research indicates that it is difficult to identify MDS in young adults, and they exhibit diverse aspects of depressive symptoms caused by clinical depression, which can lead to poor academic performance, relationship difficulties, and even suicide. Additionally, many young adults remain unaware …
Association of community level social trust and reciprocity with mortality: A retrospective cohort study
Residing in areas with high community level social trust and reciprocity may be associated with better population health status
Changes in socio-economic patterns of energy consumption and insufficient energy intake across India from 1993–94 to 2011–12
Objective: To assess whether disparities in energy consumption and insufficient energy intake in India have changed over time across socio-economic status (SES). Design: This cross-sectional, population-based survey study examines the relationship between several SES indicators (i.e. wealth, education, caste, occupation) and energy consumption in India at two time points almost 20 years apart. Household food intake in the last 30 d was assessed i…
Public Preferences in Resource Allocation for Insurance Coverage of Dental Implant Service in South Korea: Citizens’ Jury
The Korean government sought to include dental implant services for the elderly in the benefits package of the national health insurance. In 2014, the Citizens' Jury was held to discuss the topic, during which thirty jurors, randomly selected from the 2665 applicants, participated in a day-long deliberation process after having an information session on the topic by a team of experts. There was a substantial shift in opinion during the deliberati…
Health Technology Assessment Development in Vietnam: A Qualitative Study of Current Progress, Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Strategies
A structured data repository, guidelines based on the Vietnamese context for both policy decision-making at the central level and daily clinical decision-making at the micro-level, and integration of a participatory process into HTA are suggested as priorities for HTA institutionalization in Vietnam
Nationwide trends in the prevalence and incidence of depressive disorders and their correlates among adults with disabilities in Korea from 2006 to 2017
BACKGROUND: Evidence suggests that people with disabilities are more likely to suffer from depression. Previous studies have focused on depressive disorders in specific disability types or age groups using small-scale cross-sectional samples. We investigated longitudinal trends in the prevalence and incidence of depressive disorders according to disability types and severity levels in the entire Korean adult population. METHODS: The age-standardi…
Regional determinants of quality of care for sick children: A multilevel analysis in four countries
Background: The limited impact of increased access to care on improvements in health outcomes during the Millennium Development Goal era has been attributed, in part, to inadequate quality of care. We identified regional factors associated with health service quality for sick child care in low-income countries and examined whether provider factors interact with regional factors to affect the quality of care. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional …
Trends in the quality of antenatal care in India: Patterns of change across 36 states and union territories, 1999–2021
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) quality is important to maternal and neonatal mortality. However, trends in the quality of ANC received by pregnant women in India have been understudied. This paper seeks to fill this gap by examining the long-term patterns nationwide and the state-specific prevalence of inadequate ANC quality received by pregnant women in India. Methods: We utilised data from four National Family Health Surveys (NFHS) conducted …
Maternal media exposure and child anthropometric failures across 40 low- and middle-income countries
This study underscores the potential importance of media-based interventions in improving child undernutrition in LMICs. Media exposure is an important channel for health information dissemination and empowerment especially for women with no education. At the same time, improvements in the overall living standards are necessary to induce and sustain healthy behaviors to ensure optimal growth among children
A comparative study of online and face-to-face gatekeeper training using the suicide Care program
Online gatekeeper training is a feasible and effective alternative to face-to-face instruction, particularly in settings with limited resources or during emergencies. While each format offers distinct advantages, hybrid models may yield the most comprehensive benefits. These findings support the inclusion of scalable online training in national suicide prevention strategies. Suicide prevention, gatekeeper training, Suicide CARE, online education,…
Rural-urban migration dynamics and double burden of malnutrition among women across 29 low and middle income countries
Individual- and community-level women's empowerment and complete use of maternal healthcare services: A multilevel analysis of 34 sub-Saharan African countries
Disentangling the associations between women’s decision-making power dynamics and maternal and child health outcomes in 35 SSA countries
Medicine (23 works) · Environmental health (19 works) · Demography (16 works) · Population (14 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (10 works) · Economic growth (9 works) · Economics (8 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Demography (7 works)