http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6134 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:12:44 GMT 2026-04-09T08:12:44Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6468 Title: COVID-19 Preparedness and the Anxiety of Thai Citizens Authors: Lateh, Afifi; Pasunon, Prasopchai; Dolah, Kiflan Abstract: Abstract The outbreak of COVID-19 has brought sickness and fatality to Thai citizens. In addition, it left a tremendous psychological impact on mental health as they experienced panic and anxiety about controlling situations and preserving their physical and mental well-being. This study aimed to analyze the factors influ encing COVID-19 preparedness and anxiety based on groups of Thai citizens. Online questionnaires were employed to collect data from 2,768 respondents selected through convenience sampling and snowball sampling on Facebook, having shared questionnaires with 190 other users. Data were collected from March 29 to April 3, 2020. The acquired data were analyzed using percentage and logistic regression analyses. It found that the influencing factors of pre paredness included citizens’ sex, residing province, and work or off-house conditions. In contrast, the influencing factors of anxiety included their sex, age, re siding province, and income adequacy. The results conveyed that Thai citizens were anxious about the pandemic and had been attempting to cope. In addition, issued policies should respond to the public promptly to prevent unnecessary panic and to maximize public cooperation against future situations put forth by the pandemic. Keywords: anxiety, COVID-19, mental healthcare, preparedness, Thai citizens Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6468 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6464 Title: King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among Higher-Education Students from the Armed Conflict Region of Thailand Authors: Jatchavala, Chonnakarn; Vittayanont, Arnont Abstract: Abstract This cross-sectional survey assessed the association between post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and perceived self-sufficiency, reflecting the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), conceived by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX). It was conducted among university students on one campus located within the area affected by the Southern Thailand insurgency and another campus located in a nearby province outside of the restive area. All self-administered questionnaires consisted of questions related to personal information, the Thai version of the PTSD checklist, and a questionnaire aimed at measuring the perceived self-sufficiency according to H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s SEP. The study found that most university students in the restive area affected by the Southern Thailand insurgency perceived to live sufficiently according to H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s SEP. The rate of perceived self sufficiency was also higher than reported by the students from the other campus in a nearby province. Moreover, self-sufficiency exhibited a significant inverse association with PTSD symptoms. Keywords: armed conflict, economy, philosophy, post-traumatic stress disorder, student Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6464 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6460 Title: Geographic Accessibility towards Primary Health Care in Karawang District Authors: Ramadina, Nabila; Nurmansyah Ardisasmita, Mulya; Sujatmiko, Budi Abstract: Health accessibility refers to the availability of health care services accessible to the community as required. However, the convenience of accessing such services vary throughout regions due to geography. Hence differences in geographic accessibility can be an obstacle to accessing health care. This study characterized the influence of geographic accessibility on primary health care (PHC) in Karawang District. A cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2019 in five sub-districts of Karawang District. Respondents were interviewed using questionnaires to collect geographic (mileage and travel time from re spondents’ house to nearest PHC) and transportation (mode of transportation and transportation cost) data. In total, the study involved 513 randomly selected households, of which 11% had far to travel to the PHC, 22% had a long traveling time, and 23% had expensive transportation costs, with motorcycles being the most common means of transport. Therefore, PHCs in several sub-districts in Karawang District are less accessible due to geographic barriers. Keywords: geographic accessibility, Karawang District, primary health care Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6460 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6456 Title: Factors Shaping Uptake of Antenatal Care in Surabaya Municipality, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study Authors: Jones, Lisa; Anita Damayanti, Nyoman; Wiseman, Nicola; Harris, Neil Abstract: Abstract Five focus group discussions (FGDs) with 61 pregnant women were conducted in June and July 2019 at primary health care (PHC) services within five urban areas of Surabaya, Indonesia. In addition, five semi-structured interviews with five midwives were carried out to explore the experiences of pregnant women accessing Antenatal Care (ANC) and the factors shaping uptake of ANC services. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated into English, and ana lyzed using thematic analysis. Findings from focus group discussions suggested that fears of negative diagnosis before initial ANC appointment and per sonal beliefs and myths surrounding pregnancy may delay uptake of ANC. Further, the influence of husbands, family, and friends and long waiting times with overcrowding leading to limited seating shaped timely access and return visits. In addition, feeling comfortable with the quality of the service and receiving a friendly service from the practitioners assisted women in feeling comfortable to return. Finally, midwives acknowledged feeling afraid of being referred to a hospital if deemed a high-risk pregnancy-shaped return ANC visits. The findings highlighted several factors needing to be addressed to increase the prompt ness of first ANC visits and ensure return visits to achieve great ANC coverage. Keywords: antenatal care, maternal mortality, qualitative methods, thematic analysis Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6456 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z