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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Medical Waste Management among Medical Staff at Preah Ang Duong Hospital in 2022

Manith Nong^1,2, Roumany Yenn^1,3, Supheap Leang¹

    1- School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health

    2- Preah Ang Duong Hospital, Phnom Penh

    3- Khmer Soviet Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh

    Corresponding author: Nong Manith manith.nong@gmail.com

Factors Influencing Inappropriate Antibiotic Use Among Children Under the Age of 5 in Cambodia: Analysis of CDHS 2014

Chansovannara Soputhy^1*, Bunkea Tol¹, Sopheab Heng¹

¹ School of Public Health at the National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

*Corresponding author: Chansovannara Soputhy, Email: soputhynara@gmail.com

The Socio-demographic Characteristics and Academic Performance of the Master Students at the School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cambodia

Sokvy Ma^1*, Socheata Phou¹, Chamnab Ngor¹, Heng Sopheab¹

¹ School of Public Health at the National Institute of Public Health, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

*Corresponding author: Sokvy Ma, Email: sokvyma14@gmail.com

Factors Associated with Current Alcohol Consumption among High School Students in Rural Cambodia

Ratha Khuon^1*, Bunkea Tol^1,2, Yom An¹

1. The School of Public Health, the National Institute of Public Health, Cambodia
2. National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control, Ministry of Health, Cambodia

 *Corresponding author: Ratha Khuon, Email: ratha.khuon@gmail.com

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices regarding Rabies in Battambang Province, Cambodia, 2018

Sopheap Yon^1*, Bunchhoeung Tek², Savuth Thai², Vithiea Ouk², Sengdoeurn Yi³

¹Applied Epidemiology Training Officer (AET), Battambang Administrative Provincial Health Department

 ²AET Supervisor, Communicable Disease Control Department (CDC), MoH

³ AET Manager, Cambodia Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), CDC MoH

Stunting and Minimum Acceptable Diet in Children Aged 6-23 Months in Kampong Svay District, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia

Linda Lay¹, Chhorvann Chhea¹, Kanha Sar¹

1- The School of Public Health, NIPH

* Corresponding author: Linda Lay: lay_linda@rocketmail.com

Factors Associated with Preventive Practices against Dengue Fever in Prongil Commune, Pursat Province, in 2022

Solida Sakhan^{1, 2*}, Chhorvann Chhea¹, Sovatha Mam³

1. School of Public Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cambodia
2. Cardiovascular Department, Preah Kossamak Hospital, Cambodia
3. University of Health Sciences, Cambodia

*Corresponding author, Email: solidasakhan@gmail.com

The Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Influenza Virus Infections in Four Villages of Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum Provinces, Cambodia

Sitha Prum^1*, Bunkea Tol^1,2, Heng Sopheab¹

1- School of Public Health at the National Institute of Public Health

2- National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control (CNM), Cambodia

* Corresponding author: Sitha Prum, Email: sithaprum87@gmail.com

Trends and Determinants of HIV Sexual Risk Behaviors among Young Men Aged 15–24 Years Old: Data Analysis of Cambodia Demographic and Health Surveys 2005, 2010, and 2014

Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Health Equity Fund Service Utilization among Poor People in National Hospitals in Cambodia.

Veasna Phok^1,2*, Pichenda Koeut^1,2, Por Ir¹

1- School of Public Health of the National Institute of Public Health

2- Payment Certification Agency (PCA), Cambodia

*Corresponding author: Veasna Phok, Email: veasnaphok@gmail.com

Immunization Coverage during the COVID-19 Outbreak in the Peam Ek Health Center, Battambang Province, Cambodia

Sothearath Chiv^1*, Chivorn Var¹, Sodara Chan¹

1-School of Public Health of the National Institute of Public Health

*Corresponding author: Sothearath Chiv, Email: rath.chiv@gmail.com

The Availability of Diabetes Services in Cambodian Primary Care Facilities: An Analysis of Self-Reported Survey with Health Center Staff

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Toward the Use of Pesticides among Male Rice Farmers in Pramyam Commune, Kampong Cham Province in 2020

Student's Abstract

Piseth Im^1*, Chhorvann Chhea¹, Sodara Chan¹

1- School of Public Health at NIPH

*Corresponding author, Email: pisethim27@gmail.com

Factors Associated with Physical Inactivity and Sedentary Behavior among Adolescents aged 13-17 Years in Cambodia

Student's Abstract

Kanika Srun^1,2*, 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

The Alcohol Consumption and Its Associated Factors among Cambodian Women Aged 15-64 Year Old

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.

The Delivery at Public Health Facilities Associated with Early Initiation of Breastfeeding in Cambodia

Student's Abstract

Bunsak Yoeum ¹, Darapheak Chau¹, Bunkea Tol^1,2

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

Prevalence of Cirrhosis and Associated Factors among Hepatitis C Patients at Kossamak Hospital

Hang Vithurneat¹, Heng Sopheab¹, Bunkea Tol^1,2

• School of Public Health at the national Institute of Public Health
• National Centre for Entomology, Parasitology and Malaria Control

*Corresponding author: Vithurneat Hag, Email: hangvithurak@yahoo.com

The Coexistence of Malnutrition and Anemia and its Effect on Early Childhood Development among Children Aged 36-59 Months in Cambodia

Kennarey Seang^1*, 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

Association between Low Birth Weight and Stunting among Children under Two Years Old in the Soutr Nikum Operational Health District in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Student's Abstract

Ousar Ouk¹, Chhorvann Chhea¹, Bunchhoeung Tek^1,2

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

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

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

Epidemiological Characteristics of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection among Children Aged under 15 Years in National Pediatric Hospital

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 Chap^1,2

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

Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Its Associated Factors among Newborns in Coverage Areas of Chhnork Trou Health Center, Kampong Chhnang Province

Student's abstract

Sopanha Thel¹, Sodara Chan¹, Seakchhay Chap^1,2

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

Factors Associated with Underweight Among Children Aged 6 – 59 Months Old in Som Commune, Kirivong District, Takeo Province

Chanroth Chhoung^1,2, 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

Prevalence of Diarrhea and Its Contributing Factors among Children Aged 0-23 Months in Borei Chulsa District, Takeo Province

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

Cambodia’s Response to COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

Savina Chham^1,2, Ngovlily Sok¹, Cheata Vadhana¹, Vannith Hay¹, Chhorvann Chhea¹

1 National Institute of Public Health,

2 University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium