scholarly journals Menstrual health and factors associated with school absence among secondary school girls in Luang Prabang Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261268
Author(s):  
Souphalak Inthaphatha ◽  
Viengsakhone Louangpradith ◽  
Leyla Isin Xiong ◽  
Valee Xiong ◽  
Ly Ly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Lao People's Democratic Republic ◽  
School Absence ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
School Girls

In Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), information on school sanitation and menstrual health among secondary school girls is limited. This study aimed to explore knowledge and practices surrounding menstrual health and to identify factors associated with school absence due to menstruation among secondary school girls in Lao PDR. The study involved 1,366 girls from grade 9 to grade 12 in six secondary schools in Luang Prabang Province. Data on socio-demographics and menstrual health of the girls and data on school toilets was collected. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with school absence due to menstruation. The mean age was 15.8 years old. The average age of menarche was 12.9 years old. Of 1,366 girls, 64.6% were shocked or ashamed when they reached menarche and 31.8% had been absent from school due to menstruation in the six months before this study was conducted. Factors associated with school absence due to menstruation were age ≥ 16 years old (AOR = 1.79, 95% CI 1.37–2.34), higher income (AOR = 2.38, 95% CI 1.16–4.87), menstrual anxiety (AOR = 1.55, 95% CI 1.09–2.20), using painkillers (AOR = 4.79, 95% CI 2.96–7.76) and other methods (AOR = 2.82, 95% CI 1.86–4.28) for dysmenorrhea, and disposing used pads in places other than the school’s waste bins (AOR = 1.34, 95% CI 1.03–1.75). Living with relatives (AOR = 0.64, 95% CI 0.43–0.95) and schools outside the city (AOR = 0.59, 95% CI 0.38–0.90) were significantly less associated with school absence. Although the association between school toilets and school absence was not examined, the results of this study suggest that school toilets should be gender-separated and equipped with waste bins in the toilet. Furthermore, menstrual education should start at elementary schools and teacher training on menstrual health should be promoted.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Cigarette Smoking Cessation in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Results from the 2015 National Adult Tobacco Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 4953
Author(s):  
Thanh Cong Bui ◽  
Phonepadith Xangsayarath ◽  
Daovieng Douangvichith ◽  
Latsamy Siengsounthone ◽  
Khatthanaphone Phandouangsy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Health Warnings ◽  
Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Past ◽  
Lao People's Democratic Republic

Cigarette smoking represents a major public health problem in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This study aims to examine factors associated with cigarette smoking cessation attempts and intention to quit. Data were from the Lao National Adult Tobacco Survey that consisted of 7562 participants ≥15 years old. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate the associations, adjusted for sex, age groups, education level, income per day, and smoking frequency. Results show that past quit attempts were associated with visiting a healthcare provider in the past year (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.74, 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.28–2.35), home smoking bans (AOR: 5.52, 95% CI: 2.13–14.33), noticing media-based messages informing the dangers of smoking or encouraging quitting (AOR: 3.25, 95% CI: 2.28–4.63), noticing health warnings on cigarette packages in the past 30 days (AOR: 3.33, 95% CI: 2.21–5.03), and believing that smoking is seriously harmful to their health (AOR: 3.45, 95% CI: 1.24–9.57). The Lao PDR government should continue implementing tobacco control policies that demonstrated associations with cessation attempts or intention to quit, such as smoke-free environments and required health warnings on cigarette packages. Tobacco cessation treatment programs are pressingly needed in Lao PDR.

scholarly journals Vaccine temperature management in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A nationwide cross-sectional study

Heliyon ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. e07342
Author(s):  
Tomomi Kitamura ◽  
Viraneth Bouakhasith ◽  
Kongxay Phounphenghack ◽  
Chansay Pathammavong ◽  
Anonh Xeuatvongsa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Temperature Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao People's Democratic Republic

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effect of Organic Fertilisers on Lettuce Yield in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR)

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Phimmasone Sisouvanh ◽  
John McPhee ◽  
Suzie Jones ◽  
Stephen Ives ◽  
Alice R. Melland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rates ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cow Manure ◽  
Rice Husks ◽  
Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽  
Manure Compost ◽  
Lao People's Democratic Republic ◽  
Organic Fertilisers

Production of leafy vegetables, such as lettuce, in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is limited by low nutrient soils. Organic fertilisers or composts made from agricultural residues may provide Lao PDR farmers with economical and environmentally sustainable alternatives to chemical fertilisers. Research is needed to increase awareness and knowledge of organic fertilisers suited to vegetable production in Lao PDR. An experiment at the Horticultural Research Centre (HRC) in Vientiane assessed the effect of four organic fertilisers on growth and yield of lettuce. Two commercially available fertilisers (fermented manure compost and an organic fertiliser) were compared with a mixture of cow manure plus rice husks, and a fourth compost made from vegetable leaves, straw and cow manure at the HRC. The experimental design was a randomised block with four replicates for each fertiliser treatment. Lettuce was grown in raised beds with 10 tonnes per hectare (t/ha) fertiliser applied before seedlings were transplanted. The fermented manure compost treatment had the highest yield (1.95 kg/m2) and was significantly higher than the other three treatments (p < 0.001). Growth rates were also highest for the fermented manure compost at all measured growth intervals (14, 28 and 45 days after transplanting). Rapid nutrient release from fertiliser is important for short-term crops. The higher growth rates and yields found for the fermented manure compost indicate that nutrients were released sooner and were more readily available compared to the other treatments. Mature compost releases nutrients more rapidly than compost that contains partially decomposed rice husks, vegetable leaves and straw.

scholarly journals Oral health behavior of children and guardians’ beliefs about children’s dental caries in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e0211257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somphone Phanthavong ◽  
Daisuke Nonaka ◽  
Thongsavanh Phonaphone ◽  
Kyoko Kanda ◽  
Phouphachanh Sombouaphan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao People's Democratic Republic

scholarly journals Conservation of the red-shanked douc Pygathrix nemaeus in Lao People's Democratic Republic: density estimates based on distance sampling and habitat suitability modelling

Oryx ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 540-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. N. Z. Coudrat ◽  
C. Nanthavong ◽  
K. A. I. Nekaris
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Suitability ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao Pdr ◽  
Distance Sampling ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Conservation Action ◽  
Lao People’S Democratic Republic ◽  
Lao People's Democratic Republic ◽  
Pygathrix Nemaeus

AbstractThe Endangered red-shanked douc Pygathrix nemaeus is a charismatic Asian colobine endemic to Vietnam, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR). The largest population is found in central-eastern Lao PDR but it has never been quantified. We conducted line-transect surveys in Nakai–Nam Theun National Protected Area in 2011–2012. We used distance sampling combined with a habitat suitability model to estimate group density and group abundance in the area. Our analysis yielded a density of 2.8 (range 1.9–4.1) groups per km2 and c. 4,420 groups within the predicted c. 1,600 km2 of suitable habitat in Nakai–Nam Theun. These are the only available data for P. nemaeus in Lao PDR to date. We discuss the limitations of our survey, which involved potential violations of the distance sampling method, and highlight the challenges of using this method for primates. We also consider the importance of assessing limitations in distance sampling studies, to evaluate reliability and facilitate comparisons. The population of P. nemaeus in Lao PDR is under threat from illegal hunting and is not the focus of any specific conservation action. To avoid a repetition of the decline the species has already experienced in Vietnam, and to secure the species' global survival, conservation projects need to target the population in Nakai–Nam Theun. A long-term conservation and research project in this key biodiversity area will also benefit other threatened and unique co-existing species.

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