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| Chushi KuroiwaSummaryAffiliation: University of Tokyo Country: Japan Publications
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Difficulties in measles elimination: prevalence of measles antibodies before and after mass vaccination campaign in LaosChushi Kuroiwa
Bureau of International Cooperation, International Medical Center of Japan, Tokyo, Japan
Vaccine 21:479-84. 2003..It was also suggested that more efforts should be put on reconstruction of the existing routine immunization service in Laos, which had been weakened by aggressive eradication programme...- Hidden reality on the introduction of auto-disable syringes in developing countriesChushi Kuroiwa
Bureau of International Cooperation, International Medical Center of Japan
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 35:1019-23. 2004..We conclude that reviewing the present 'safe injection' policy is urgently required in Lao PDR, as well as in other developing countries where the disposal system for medical wastes is not yet well established... - Prevalence of asthma, rhinitis, and eczema among children in Vientiane city, Lao PDRChushi Kuroiwa
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, University of Tokyo, 7 3 1 Hongo, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 0033, Japan
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 37:1025-33. 2006..4% and atopic eczema was 7.1%. Contrary to generally accepted risk factors, there were no associations revealed between asthma prevalence and smoking of family members (especially mothers), intake of fish/meat, and male gender... - Prevalence and potential risk factors of rhinitis and atopic eczema among schoolchildren in Vientiane capital, Lao PDR: ISAAC questionnaireOutavong Phathammavong
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 2:193-9. 2008..The validation study on ISAAC questionnaire in Lao language is needed in order to generalize this questionnaire in Lao... 
Predictors of exclusive breast-feeding in early infancy: a survey report from Phnom Penh, CambodiaYuri Sasaki
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
J Pediatr Nurs 25:463-9. 2010..This study aims to investigate the present status of infant feeding practices and identify factors that affect EBF practices during the first 6 months following infant birth in Phnom Penh, Cambodia...- Antenatal care among ethnic populations in Louang Namtha Province, Lao PDROutavong Phathammavong
Department of Global Health Policy, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7 3 1 Hongo, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo, Japan 113 0033
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 41:705-16. 2010..ANC visits enhanced hospital deliveries and child immunizations. The promotion of ANC among women in remote rural communities is needed... - Challenges in access to and utilization of reproductive health care in PakistanMoazzam Ali
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Institute of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo ku, Japan
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad 20:3-7. 2008..A woman's right to life-saving services of skilled health care providers in childbirth is undeniable. This paper examines factors restricting women's access to emergency obstetric care services in Pakistan... - Factors affecting routine immunization coverage among children aged 12-59 months in Lao PDR after regional polio eradication in western Pacific regionMasaharu Maekawa
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 1:43-51. 2007..An equally shared funding system for the basic health as well as international policy for respecting the existing system in poor country is important... - UXO victims and health status of populations living in Xiengkhuang Province, Lao PDR: A household-based surveyOutavong Phathammavong
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyoku, Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 2:112-6. 2008..Diarrhea, respiratory disease and measles remained health problems for children under 5 years. MCH services utilization were higher than Laos nationally... - Risk factors for protein-energy malnutrition in children under 5 years: study from Luangprabang province, LaosManilay Phengxay
Department of Developmental Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Pediatr Int 49:260-5. 2007..The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of and to identify risk factors associated with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in children under 5 years of age in Luangprabang province, Laos... - Emergency obstetric care in Punjab, Pakistan: improvement neededMoazzam Ali
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Institute of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care 13:201-7. 2008.... - Factors influencing breastfeeding in children less than 2 years of age in Lao PDRPornpai Putthakeo
Department of Health Policy and Planning, University of Tokyo, Japan
J Paediatr Child Health 45:487-92. 2009..This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of, and factors influencing, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 6 months and continued breastfeeding (CBF) at 2 years... - A social marketing approach to quality improvement in family planning services: a case study from Rawalpindi, PakistanJamshaid Gulzar
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Institute of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 2:15-21. 2008..Involvement of private service outlets increased the accessibility and enhanced the use of services. Social marketing may be expanded to improve quality and access by involving further components of health care... - Parasitic infestation and nutritional status among schoolchildren in Vientiane, Lao PDROutavong Phathammavong
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7 3 1 Hongo, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 0033, Japan
J Paediatr Child Health 43:689-94. 2007..To investigate the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infestation among school-aged children residing in Vientiane capital city; and to assess the impact of its infestation on nutrition status of those children... - Monitoring malaria control in Khammouane province, Laos: an active case detection survey of Plasmodium falciparum malaria using the Paracheck rapid diagnostic testYoshihisa Shirayama
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, 7 3 1 Hongo, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 0033, Japan
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 102:743-50. 2008.... - Accurate record keeping in referral hospitals in Pakistan's north west frontier province and Punjab: a crucial step needed to improve maternal healthMoazzam Ali
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Institute of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
J Pak Med Assoc 57:443-6. 2007.... - The successes and challenges of the IMCI training course in Lao PdrSae Takada
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 38:178-87. 2007..The main problems concerned the adaptability of guidelines and shortage of time. Incorporating in-depth clinical explanations and inviting facilitators with medical knowledge and experience using IMCI may be key to resolving such issues... - The health management information system of Pakistan under devolution: health managers' perceptionsMuhammad Suleman Qazi
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Institute of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 2:75-80. 2008..Change in the public administration culture towards encouraging initiative taking at lower levels, introduction of performance incentives, inculcating work ethics, encouraging local accountability, and good governance are all essential... - Risk of sharps exposure among health science students in northeast ChinaZhuo Zhang
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyoku, Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 2:105-11. 2008..Sharps exposures were underreported to supervisors. Effective OES educational programs need to be developed and should be implemented early in health science students' education... - Prevalence and determinants of obesity and dietary habits among adults in rural area, ChileMiho Nozue
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 1:140-8. 2007..Appropriate interventions, therefore, should be introduced to control obesity among women and to enhance health awareness among men throughout the country... - Hospital medical waste management in Shandong Province, ChinaRuoyan Gai
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Waste Manag Res 27:336-42. 2009..In those areas issues in the financial, administrative and technical aspects should be further examined... - Health-care waste management in Lao PDR: a case studySoulivanh Phengxay
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Waste Manag Res 23:571-81. 2005..A higher proportion of medical waste (MW) from the inpatient department at the primary health-care level was found. Thus, HCW management at primary health-care facilities needs more attention and should be better understood... - Scaling up interventions to eliminate neonatal tetanus: factors associated with the coverage of tetanus toxoid and clean deliveries among women in Vientiane, Lao PDRKanako Masuno
Department of Global Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7 3 1 Hongo, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 0033, Japan
Vaccine 27:4284-8. 2009..The lack of continuum of care for mothers and newborns is the major obstacle to scale up the tetanus toxoid coverage and PAB as well as clean deliveries... - Physicians' knowledge regarding the recommended anti-tuberculosis prescribed medication regimen: a cross-sectional survey from Lucknow, IndiaNimisha Vandan
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 39:1072-5. 2008..This study demonstrates the need for adequate training in both public and private sectors regarding the correct anti-tuberculosis treatment regimens... - The reality of health information systems: challenges for standardizationHirotsugu Aiga
Human Development Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA, Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 2:5-9. 2008..For the data quality assurance and comparability of data across countries overtime of major health indicators, standardization of HISs are the urgent task... - Modern medicine and indigenous health beliefs: malaria control alongside "Sadsana-phee" (animist belief system) in Lao PDRYoshihisa Shirayama
Department of International Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 37:622-9. 2006..Based on our findings, we recommend that future education and malaria control programs be revised and made sensitive to those people holding indigenous beliefs... - Emergency obstetric care availability, accessibility and utilization in eight districts in Pakistan's North West Frontier ProvinceMoazzam Ali
Department of Health Policy and Planning, Institute of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad 18:10-5. 2006..care centers in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) comply with minimum UN recommendations for availability, use, and quality of basic and comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) as measured by UN process indicators?.. - Assessment of hepatitis B vaccine-induced seroprotection among children 5-10 years old in Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaTumendemberel Ochirbat
Department of Health Policy and Planning, School of International Health, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Biosci Trends 2:68-74. 2008..001) compared to children living in apartment areas (p = 0.152). On the other hand, children living with higher socio-economic status had more exposure to blood-borne pathogens, probably due to inappropriate health-seeking behaviors... 
Needlestick and sharps injuries among health care workers at public tertiary hospitals in an urban community in MongoliaMayo Kakizaki
Department of Global Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7 3 1 Hongo, Bunkyo ku, Tokyo 113 0033, Japan
BMC Res Notes 4:184. 2011..abstract:..- Quantity and distribution of continuing professional education opportunities among healthcare workers in GhanaHirotsugu Aiga
Institute for International Cooperation, Japan International Cooperation Agency
J Contin Educ Nurs 37:270-9. 2006..CONCLUSION: To ensure homogeneously appropriate quality of services, continuing professional education opportunities should be equally distributed...