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Student's Abstract
Piseth Im1*, Chhorvann Chhea1, Sodara Chan1
1- School of Public Health at NIPH
*Corresponding author, Email: pisethim27@gmail.com
Student's Abstract
Kanika Srun1,2*, Chhorvann Chhea1, Heng Sopheab1
1- School of Public Health at the National Institute of Public Health
2- Provincial Health Department of Kampong Cham
*Corresponding author: Kanika Srun, Email: kanikasrun1@gmail.com
Introduction
Globally, the reported levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are still high among adolescents, giving rise to noncommunicable diseases such as cancers, obesity, and metabolic and psychosocial problems. To date, there is limited knowledge on factors associated with physical inactivity and sedentary behavior among adolescents in Cambodia. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors associated with physical inactivity and sedentary behavior among adolescents aged 13-17 years old.
Methods
This study used secondary data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey conducted in Cambodia in 2013 using a two-stage cluster sample design to select participants on a national scale from both urban and rural areas. In this study, we restricted in-school-adolescents aged between 13 and 17 with a total of 2840 samples. Outcome variables were physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. Explanatory variables in the study consisted of age, sex, grade, hunger experience, fruit, vegetable, soft drinks, fast-food consumption, bullying experience, feeling lonely, having close friends, cigarette usage, and weight. Stata version 16.0 was used to analyze the data taken into account the sampling weight. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine associations between explanatory variables and outcome variables separately, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior.
Results
Overall, 50.6% of the students were males, and 49.4% were females. A majority of students were in grade 7 (30.3%). Most students had a normal weight range, but only 14.2% were underweight, and 3.7% were overweight. Among all respondents, 90.2% were physically inactive, and 11.8% had sedentary behavior. In multivariate logistic regression, only inadequate vegetable consumption was independently associated with physical inactivity (AOR = 1.78, 95% CI: 1.24-2.56). Inadequate fruit consumption (AOR = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.15-2.38) and students who had not experienced bullying (AOR = 1.52, 95% CI: 1.06-2.18) were the main predictors of sedentary behavior.
Conclusion
Approximately one in ten Cambodian adolescents live a sedentary lifestyle, and most are physically inactive. The main predictor of physical inactivity was having inadequate vegetable consumption. The main predictors of sedentary behavior were inadequate fruit consumption and those who did not experience bullying. Although secondary data were used, the current study provides additional findings that could be helpful in guiding health promotion programs for adolescents in schools to increase their vegetable and fruit consumption in their daily diet and further decrease their sedentary lifestyle.
Key words: Physical inactivity, Sedentary behavior, Sedentary lifestyle, Adolescents aged 13-17
Student's Abstract
Chandarith Yos1, Sodara Chan1, Seakchhay Chap1
1- School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cambodia
*Corresponding author: Chandarith Yos, Email: darithpharma@gmail.com
Keywords: Alcohol consumption, Women aged 15-64, Associated factors, Drug use, Tobacco use
Introduction
Alcohol consumption in Cambodia has increased in recent decades. Alcohol consumption has many detrimental effects on Cambodian society, particularly for women. To prevent women from initiating drinking and keeping the women drinking rate under control, factors influencing alcohol use among women need to be explored early and in a timely manner. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of alcohol consumption and identify its associated factors among women aged 15-64 in Cambodia.
Methods
Existing data from the Violence Against Women (VAW) 2015 study were used. The study was a joint collaboration among different players, including the Ministry of Planning, WHO, Ministry of Women’s Affairs and UN Women. Data analysis was performed by using STATA software version 14.0. Three-stage stratified cluster sampling was used to collect samples. Descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the socio-demographics of the participants. Bivariate analysis with the chi-square test was performed to identify factors associated with alcohol consumption, defined as drinking alcohol every day, nearly every day and once or twice a week for all types of liquor-containing alcohol, among women aged 15-64 in Cambodia.
Results
Among 3582 eligible women, we found that 6.59% of women consumed alcohol. Overall, the following factors were significantly associated with alcohol consumption: age group 15-35 (4.70%), 36-55 (8.94%), and 56-64 (6.69%) with P<0.05, married (7.29%) vs. non-married (4.24%), with P<0.05, wealth index: poor (7.82%), middle (6.24%), rich (3.23%), P<0.05, rural (7.09%) vs. urban (5.13%), P<0.05, drug use (36.59%) vs. non-drug use (6.24%), P<0.001, tobacco use (19.51%) vs. non-tobacco use (5.13%) with P<0.001, and finally, intimate partner violence (13.04%) vs. non-IPV (6.41%) with P<0.001. There were no significant association between alcohol consumption and occupation, religion or tentative suicide of participants.
Conclusion
Our findings revealed that the prevalence of alcohol consumption among women in Cambodia was still relatively low. Factors associated with alcohol consumption included older age group> 35 years old, marital status, poor wealth quintile, drug use, tobacco use and IPV. These findings are critically important for public health concerns in the country. Therefore, to further reduce the prevalence of alcohol consumption among women, it is necessary to address its associated factors related to socio-behavioral factors, including wealth status, tobacco use, drug use, and intimate partner violence.
Student's Abstract
Bunsak Yoeum 1, Darapheak Chau1, Bunkea Tol1,2
1- School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cambodia
2- National Centre for Entomology, Parasitology and Malaria Control
*Corresponding author: Bunsak Yoeum, Email: ybonsak@gmail.com
Hang Vithurneat1, Heng Sopheab1, Bunkea Tol1,2
*Corresponding author: Vithurneat Hag, Email: hangvithurak@yahoo.com
Kennarey Seang1*, Chanvohreak Hang1, Vibol Ung1, Chhrang Suy2, Bunna Chhor3, Ratneary Hav1
1 University of Health Sciences, Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
2 SokhaPheab Yeung Clinic, Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
3 National Pediatric Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Student's Abstract
Ousar Ouk1, Chhorvann Chhea1, Bunchhoeung Tek1,2
1- School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cambodia
2- Cambodia Communicable Disease Control Department, Ministry of Health
*Corresponding author: Ousar Ouk, Email: ousarahc@gmail.com
Student’s Abstract
The Effects of Tenofovir, Lamivudine, Dolutegravir (TLD) and Non-TLD on the Viral Load, Weight, and Body Mass Index of People Living with HIV Newly Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in Cambodia
Narom Prak*1,2, Sodara Chan1, Yom An1
1- School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cambodia
2- National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STIs (NCHADS)
*Corresponding author: Narom Prak, Email: praknarom3@gmail.com
Original abstract was translated into English
Epidemiological Characteristics of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection among Children Aged under 15 Years in National Pediatric Hospital
Layheng Khin1, Sodara Chan1, Seakchhay Chap1,2
1- School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health
2- General Directorate of Administration and Finance, Ministry of Health
Corresponding email: Layheng Khin at laihengkh@gmail.com
Student's abstract
Sopanha Thel1, Sodara Chan1, Seakchhay Chap1,2
1- School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health
2- General Directorate of Administration and Finance, Ministry of Health
Corresponding email: Sopanha Thel at Thelsopanha5s@gmail.com
Chanroth Chhoung1,2, Chhorvann Chhea1, Yom An1, Phearavin Pheng2
1- School of Public Health of the National Institute of Public Health
2- University of Health Science
*Corresponding author: Chanroth Chhoung, Email: chanrothchhoung@gmail.com
Student's Abstract
Vathna Dom1, Chivorn Var1, Sodara Chan1
1-School of Public Health of the National Institute of Public Health
*Corresponding author: Vadhana Dom, Email: d.vathna@gmail.com
Original abstract was written in Khmer
Savina Chham1,2, Ngovlily Sok1, Cheata Vadhana1, Vannith Hay1, Chhorvann Chhea1
1 National Institute of Public Health,
2 University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
Student's abstract
Roy Thearith1*, Sodara Chan1, Heng Sopheab1
1-School of Public Health of the National Institute of Public Health
*Corresponding author: Roy Thearith, Email: roythearith@gmail.com
Original abstract was written in Khmer
Student's Abstract
Veasna Pen, Yom An, Darapheak Chau
School of Public Health, NIPH Cambodia
Samnang Um1, Heng Sopheab1
1 School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health
Heng Sunleng; Koeut Pichenda; Tol Bunkea
STUDENT'S ABSTRACT
Supheap Leang1*, Heng Sopheab2
1 Technical Bureau of the National Institute of Public Health,
2 School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health