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The determinants of vaccination in a semi-rural area of Vientiane City, Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a qualitative study

Vanphanom Sychareun, Lucy Rowlands, Phoutsomphong Vilay, Jo Durham, more

Health Research Policy and Systems > 2019 > 17 > 1 > 1-12

Background Immunisation is a cost-effective and highly efficacious public health intervention, saving over 20 million lives in the last two decades due to decreases in childhood bacterial infections. In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, significant gaps in childhood immunisation coverage rates remain, which are a cause for concern and a barrier to the country reaching its Sustainable Development...

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Prevalence and social and health determinants of pre‐diabetes and diabetes among adults in Laos: a cross‐sectional national population‐based survey, 2013

Manithong Vonglokham, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Vanphanom Sychareun, Supa Pengpid, more

Tropical Medicine & International Health > 24 > 1 > 65 - 72

Objective Diabetes is a major and fast‐growing public health problem in Southeast Asia. We determined the prevalence of pre‐diabetes and diabetes and assessed the levels of awareness, treatment and control in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR). Methods A national cross‐sectional study based on a stratified cluster random sampling was conducted in 2013. The sample comprised 2492 individuals...

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Determinants of adolescent pregnancy and access to reproductive and sexual health services for married and unmarried adolescents in rural Lao PDR: a qualitative study

Vanphanom Sychareun, Viengnakhone Vongxay, Souphaphone Houaboun, Vassana Thammavongsa, more

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth > 2018 > 18 > 1 > 1-12

Background Early marriage and pregnancy is a risk factor for poor maternal and child health and socio-economic outcomes. Bokeo and Luang Namtha provinces in northern Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) has high rates of teenage pregnancy. The purpose of this research was firstly to explore factors contributing to teenage pregnancy in rural Lao. Secondly, to understand the specific challenges adolescent...

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Methamphetamine-type stimulant use in Lao PDR: qualitative findings from users aged 15–25 years in Vientiane Capital and Vientiane Province

Vanphanom Sychareun, Bangone Santavasy, Niramonh Chanlivong, Andrea Fischer, more

Harm Reduction Journal > 2018 > 15 > 1 > 1-9

Background Methamphetamine is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in several Southeast Asian countries, including the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). The purpose of this study was to examine the socio-cultural context of its use in Lao PDR. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional qualitative survey among young people, aged 15–24 years, who use methamphetamine (or Yaba as it is commonly...

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Prehypertension and psychosocial risk factors among university students in ASEAN countries

Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid, Vanphanom Sychareun, Alice Joan G. Ferrer, more

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders > 2017 > 17 > 1 > 1-9

Background Existing evidence suggests that the cardiovascular morbidities are increasing among pre-hypertensive individuals compared to normal. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of prehypertension, hypertension and to identify psychosocial risk factors for prehypertension among university students in Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. Methods Based on a...

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An investigation of stigmatizing attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS by doctors and nurses in Vientiane, Lao PDR

Savina Vorasane, Masamine Jimba, Kimiyo Kikuchi, Junko Yasuoka, more

BMC Health Services Research > 2017 > 17 > 1 > 1-13

Background Despite global efforts, HIV-related stigma continues to negatively impact the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS. Even in healthcare settings, people with HIV/AIDS experience discrimination. Anecdotal evidence suggests that healthcare professionals in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, a lower-middle income country situated in Southeast Asia, stigmatize HIV/AID patients...

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Recovering disrupted social capital: insights from Lao PDR rural villagers’ perceptions of local leadership

Jinho Kim, Ji-Hye Kim, Vanphanom Sychareun, Minah Kang

BMC Public Health > 2016 > 16 > 1 > 1-10

Background Social capital is often believed to be one of the key prerequisites for successful implementation of community-based health programs. In less-developed countries, local leaders are positioned as major players in broad community health strategies and interventions, and their capacities and roles are expected to increase in prominence in future community-health-care promotions. In this study,...

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Health information systems and disability in the Lao PDR: a qualitative study

Jo Durham, Vanphanom Sychareun, Anna Rodney, Hebe N. Gouda, more

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management > 31 > 4 > 446 - 458

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities provides an opportunity to strengthen disability‐related health information. This study analysed the health information system in Lao PDR and sought evidence of interventions to improve disability‐related health information. The study was based on a literature review and key informant interviews (N = 17) informed by the Health Metrics Network's...

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Perceptions and understandings of pregnancy, antenatal care and postpartum care among rural Lao women and their families

Vanphanom Sychareun, Vathsana Somphet, Kongmany Chaleunvong, Visanou Hansana, more

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth > 2016 > 16 > 1 > 1-7

Background Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) due to traditional practice and beliefs on pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. The objective of this study was to get a better understanding of cultural beliefs and practices surrounding pregnancy, ANC and postpartum care among rural women in Lao PDR. Methods Eight...

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“We Might Get Some Free Beers”: Experience and Motivation for Transactional Sex Among Behaviorally Bisexual Men in Vientiane, Laos

Anna L. Bowring, Nakhornphet Pasomsouk, Chad Hughes, Caroline Gemert, more

Archives of Sexual Behavior > 2017 > 46 > 4 > 1047-1059

People engaging in transactional sex are considered a key population for HIV prevention. Prior quantitative surveys demonstrated that behaviorally bisexual men in Vientiane, Laos commonly transact sex. In 2013, we conducted a qualitative study to explore behaviorally bisexual men’s experience, motivations, and perceptions related to transactional sex in Vientiane. Behaviorally bisexual men were recruited...

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Explaining how unexploded ordnance clearance enhances livelihoods in the Lao PDR

Jo Durham, Vong Nanhthavong, Vanphanom Sychareun

Evaluation and Program Planning > 2016 > 54 > Complete > 82-93

Following violent conflict, the continued presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance pose a barrier to rebuilding livelihoods. Mine action removes these explosive remnants of conflict to enable communities to safely return contaminated land to productive use. There is limited understanding, however, of how, why, in what context and in what respects mine action contributes to livelihoods. Yet, such...

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Informal workers and access to healthcare: a qualitative study of facilitators and barriers to accessing healthcare for beer promoters in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Vanphanom Sychareun, Viengnakhone Vongxay, Vassana Thammavongsa, Souksamone Thongmyxay, more

International Journal for Equity in Health > 2016 > 15 > 1 > 1-10

Background Informal workers often face considerable risks and vulnerabilities as a consequence of their work and employment conditions. The purpose of this study was to examine the interplay between the experience of informal work and access to health, using as an example, female beer promoters employed in the informal economy, in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Methods In-depth interviews...

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Physical inactivity and associated factors among university students in 23 low-, middle- and high-income countries

Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer, Hemant Kumar Kassean, Jacques Philippe Tsala Tsala, more

International Journal of Public Health > 2015 > 60 > 5 > 539-549

Objectives The aim of this study was to determine estimates of the prevalence and social correlates of physical inactivity among university students in 23 low-, middle- and high-income countries. Method The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to collect data from 17,928 undergraduate university students (mean age 20.8, SD = 2.8) from 24 universities in 23 countries. Results...

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Perceptions and acceptability of pictorial health warning labels vs text only - a cross-sectional study in Lao PDR

Vanphanom Sychareun, Visanou Hansana, Alongkone Phengsavanh, Kongmany Chaleunvong, more

BMC Public Health > 2015 > 15 > 1 > 1-10

Background In Lao PDR, health warnings were first introduced with printed warning messages on the side of the cigarette package in 1993 and again in 2004. Lao PDR same year ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) but has not yet implemented pictorial health warnings. This paper aims to examine the perception and opinion of policymakers on “text-only” and “pictorial” health...

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Attitudes and experiences regarding induced abortion among female sex workers, Savannakhet Province, Laos

Amanda Cleeve, Ketkesone Phrasisombath, Vanphanom Sychareun, Elisabeth Faxelid

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare > 2014 > 5 > 3 > 137-141

Female sex workers (FSWs) are at risk of unintended pregnancies and induced abortions (IAs). This study aimed to describe attitudes towards and experiences of IA among FSWs in Laos.258 FSWs were interviewed in Kaysone Phomvihan, Laos. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to analyse the data.Overall, 24% of the respondents reported experience of IA. Fifteen percent reported experience...

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Meeting the Contraceptive Needs of Unmarried Young People: Attitudes of Formal and Informal Sector Providers in Vientiane Municipality, Lao PDR

Vanphanom Sychareun

Reproductive Health Matters > 2004 > 12 > 23 > 155-165

In Lao PDR, evidence is emerging of considerable sexual activity among unmarried youth, but contraceptive services remain inadequate to meet their needs. This study explored the attitudes of formal and informal sector providers in serving the contraceptive needs of unmarried youth in Vientiane Municipality, their perceptions of quality of care, confidentiality and privacy, level of comfort in discussing...

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