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Journal of Health Research (JHR)

The Journal of Health Research (J Health Res) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. J Health Res is dedicated to publishing valid research from different areas of public health, such as determinants of illness, benefits of health-related interventions, quality of life, health systems and services development, and environmental health. We especially welcome manuscripts on Asian themes, e.g., Asian culture-based public health interventions, diseases that impose especially heavy burdens in Asian populations, and Asian traditional medicine, to which valid and accepted scientific methodology has been applied.

Current Issue

Journal of Health Research (JHR)
Volume: 34, Issue: 6 (2020)

	Comparison of tuberculosis indicators after implementation of the clinical protocol for tuberculosis and HIV management in Iranian prisons: a quasi-experimental study
	SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Behnam Farhoudi, Bahar Ataeinia, Omid Dadras, Mostafa Hosseini, Sirous Jafari, Elham Mazaheri-Tehrani, Ramin Alasvand, Mohammad Shahbazi, Minoo Mohraz
	Page: 463 - 473
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - The aim of this study was to compare the defined indicators of tuberculosis (TB) control program in the intervention and control prisons, after implementation of the national clinical protocol for TB and HIV management in Iranian prisons, suggesting active health service provision in all steps of service provision.

	Development of a health literacy hypertension test in Thailand
	Potchara Chinnasee, Suchitra Sukonthasab, Nattaporn Lawthong
	Page: 475 - 483
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - The purpose of this study is to develop a reliable test metric that can ascertain health literacy as it relates to hypertension in the population of Thailand.

	Changes in health-related quality of life scores in patients with depression in the Thai health care delivery system
	Kenika Jiratchayaporn, Siriorn Sindhu, Acharaporn Seeherunwong, Rungnapa Panitrat, Chukiat Viwatwongkasem
	Page: 485 - 493
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - Although health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has become an important outcome, specifically in regard to the impact of illness and treatment in patients with depression, few studies have explored the HRQOL of patients from different types of hospitals. This study aimed at examining a change in HRQOL of patients from various types of hospitals

	Family roles, challenges and needs in caring for traumatic brain injury (TBI) family members: a systematic review
	Azlinda Azman, Nor Amalina Jali, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Jafri Malin Abdullah, Haidi Ibrahim
	Page: 495 - 504
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - Advanced medical technology has reduced the mortality rate among traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. This, however, has led to an increasing number of surviving patients with a major disability. As a consequence, these patients need attentive care which becomes an important issue for the society, particularly family members. Thus, this paper aims to review some of the salient roles, challenges and needs of the family caregivers in caring or nursing for their family members diagnosed with TBI

	The evolution of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes: a call for mixed evaluation methodologies
	Tonderai Washington Shumba, Desderius Haufiku, Kabwebwe Honoré Mitonga
	Page: 505 - 514
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - For the past four decades, there is no evidence of a consensus on the suitable community-based rehabilitation (CBR) evaluation methodologies. To this end, the purpose of this study is to provide a narrative review on CBR evaluations and the potential of photovoice method when used alone and when used in combination with quality of life assessment tools as CBR evaluation methodologies.

	A comparison of physical anxiety levels in adolescent and young women with polycystic ovary syndrome and in other healthy adolescent and young women in a university hospital, Turkey
	Mesude Duman, Yeter Durgun Ozan
	Page: 515 - 522
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - This study was conducted to investigate the Social Physique Anxiety (SPA) level in adolescent and young women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

	A comparison of child development, growth and illness in home-care and day-care center settings
	Darunnee Limtrakul, Krongporn Ongprasert, Pisittawoot Ayood, Ratana Sapbamrer, Penprapa Siviroj
	Page: 523 - 534
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - Childcare is an essential part of early life environment that has a significant influence on lifelong physical and mental health. This study aimed to examine the relationship between development, growth and frequency of illness in different types of care.

	Rate of uncontrolled blood pressure and its associated factors in patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease in Bali, Indonesia
	Ni Wayan Kesari Dharmapatni, Aurawamon Sriyuktasuth, Kanaungnit Pongthavornkamol
	Page: 535 - 545
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - Hypertension is a key determinant for the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The purpose of this study is to assess the rate of uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) and identify its associated factors in patients with predialysis CKD in Bali, Indonesia.

	Mitigation strategies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic—present, future and beyond
	Ahmed Zainul Abideen, Fazeeda Binti Mohamad, Mohd Rohaizat Hassan
	Page: 547 - 562
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - The latest novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have a significant social and financial impact globally. It is very essential to study, categorize and systematize published research on mitigation strategies adopted during previous pandemic scenario that could provide an insight into improving the current crisis. The goal of this paper is to systematize and identify gaps in previous research and suggest potential recommendations as a conceptual framework from a strategic point of view.

	The COVID-19 pandemic and the public health challenges in Bangladesh: a commentary
	Amlan Haque
	Page: 563 - 567
	[Abstract] [PDF] Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to highlight the current pandemic situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bangladesh, how the Government is managing this unprecedented condition and encountering these increasing public health challenges.

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