Probabilistic seismic hazard assessments for Myanmar and its metropolitan areas by Huan-Bin Yang, Yuan-Kai Chang, Wei Liu, Guan-Yi Sung, Jia-Cian Gao, Myo Thant, Phyo Maung Maung, Chung-Han Chan

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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among slaughterhouse workers in Yangon Region, Myanmar: A cross-sectional study. by Nay Hein Sint, Ye Minn Htun, Tun Tun Win, Aye Sandar Mon, Thant Zaw Lwin, Lwin Oo Maung, Pyae Sone Win, Kaung Myat Naing, Thet Paing Zaw, Pyae Hpone Naing, Sai Nyan Lin Tun, Aung Aye Kyaw, Kyaw Wunna, Khine Khine Su, Kyaw Myo Tun

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and associated factors of seropositivity among slaughterhouse workers in Yangon Region, Myanmar.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study that was conducted from June to November 2020 included 139 slaughterhouse workers involving at five main slaughterhouses under Yangon City Development Committee, Myanmar. …”
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Dynamics of contraceptive use among married women in North and South Yangon, Myanmar: findings from a cross-sectional household survey by Myint Myint Wai, Espen Bjertness, Thein Thein Htay, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul, Aye Nyein Moe Myint, Hein Stigum, Johanne Sundby

“…Objective: The objective was to explore the sociodemographic factors associated with contraceptive use, the variation in prevalence and duration of contraceptive use across the age groups and parity among 18–49-year-old married women in North and South Yangon. Study design: We conducted a cross-sectional study regarding contraceptive use among married women aged 18–49 in North and South Yangon from September to November 2016. …”
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Arsenic and heavy metal contents in white rice samples from rainfed paddy fields in Yangon division, Myanmar-Natural background levels? by Aye Myint Myat Soe, Aye Aye Mu, Kazuhiro Toyoda

“…This study suggests that consumers of Yangon rice from paddy fields without groundwater irrigation may need to be concerned about the potential risk of Ni intake besides arsenic.…”
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Vulnerability of NCDs and Mediating Effect of Risk Behaviors Among Tuberculosis Patients and Their Household Contacts Compared to the General Population in the Yangon Region, Myanmar by Zayar NN, Chotipanvithayakul R, Bjertness E, Htet AS, Geater AF, Chongsuvivatwong V

“…Nyi Nyi Zayar,1 Rassamee Chotipanvithayakul,1 Espen Bjertness,2 Aung Soe Htet,2 Alan Frederick Geater,1 Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong1 1Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand; 2Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, NorwayCorrespondence: Rassamee Chotipanvithayakul, Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 6th Floor of Administrative Building, 15 Kanjanavanich Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand, Tel +66-074-451165, Email rassamee.s@psu.ac.thPurpose: We investigated the association of TB patients and their household contacts with diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension compared to the general population, and the mediating effects of risk behaviors including current smoking, alcohol drinking, and poor diet quality.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study on screening for DM, hypertension, and risk behaviors among newly diagnosed TB patients (n = 221) and their household contacts (n = 257) aged 25– 74 years in Yangon in 2018. Health data of the general population (n = 755) were obtained from an NCD risk factor survey in Yangon. …”
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Effectiveness of a novel long-lasting pyriproxyfen larvicide (SumiLarv®2MR) against Aedes mosquitoes in schools in Yangon, Myanmar by Sai Zaw Min Oo, Sein Thaung, Yan Naung Maung Maung, Khin Myo Aye, Zar Zar Aung, Hlaing Myat Thu, Kyaw Zin Thant, Noboru Minakawa

“…The present study evaluated the larvicidal effectiveness of long-lasting pyriproxyfen resin discs (SumiLarv®2MR) against dengue virus vectors in schools in Hlaing Thar Yar Township, Yangon. Results The proportion of Aedes mosquito-infested containers was significantly reduced in the schools applied with the larvicide (OR: 0.24, 95% CI: 0.12–0.48) while there was little reduction noted in the control schools (OR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.55–1.72). …”
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among slaughterhouse workers in Yangon Region, Myanmar: A cross-sectional study by Nay Hein Sint, Ye Minn Htun, Tun Tun Win, Aye Sandar Mon, Thant Zaw Lwin, Lwin Oo Maung, Pyae Sone Win, Kaung Myat Naing, Thet Paing Zaw, Pyae Hpone Naing, Sai Nyan Lin Tun, Aung Aye Kyaw, Kyaw Wunna, Khine Khine Su, Kyaw Myo Tun

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis and associated factors of seropositivity among slaughterhouse workers in Yangon Region, Myanmar. <h4>Methods</h4> A cross-sectional study that was conducted from June to November 2020 included 139 slaughterhouse workers involving at five main slaughterhouses under Yangon City Development Committee, Myanmar. …”
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The prevalence of mental distress and the association with education: a cross-sectional study of 18-49-year-old citizens of Yangon Region, Myanmar by Win Thuzar Aye, Lars Lien, Hein Stigum, Hla Hla Win, Tin Oo, Espen Bjertness

“…Due to the scarcity of mental health services in Myanmar, the findings indicate a need for a mental health policy to handle the burden of mental health problems in Yangon, a burden which is probably high within the country.…”
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Assessing depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon city, Myanmar: Does being a member of self-help group matter? by Myat Wint Than, Nicholus Tint Zaw, Kyi Minn, Yu Mon Saw, Junko Kiriya, Masamine Jimba, Hla Hla Win, Akira Shibanuma

“…This study investigated the association between self-help group membership and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon, Myanmar.<h4>Methods</h4>In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from people living with HIV at three antiretroviral therapy clinics in 2017. …”
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Simulation of PM2.5 Concentrations around the Proposed Yangon Outer Ring Road (Eastern Section) in Myanmar Using CALINE 4 Model by Shwe Sin Ko Ko, Ranjna Jindal, Win Trivitayanurak, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa, Nawatch Surinkul

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Delay in diagnosis and treatment among adult multidrug resistant tuberculosis patients in Yangon Regional Tuberculosis Center, Myanmar: a cross-sectional study by Ye Minn Htun, Tin Mi Mi Khaing, Yin Yin, Zaw Myint, Si Thu Aung, Tin Maung Hlaing, Ngamphol Soonthornworasiri, Udomsak Silachamroon, Yuthichai Kasetjaroen, Jaranit Kaewkungwal

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at Yangon Regional Tuberculosis Centre, Myanmar. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews and treatment-card reviews of all adult patients who had registered and started treatment with the standard regimen from May to November, 2017. …”
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Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and genomic comparison of non-typhoidal salmonella isolated from pig farms with different levels of intensification in Yangon Region, Myanmar by Trung, NV, Zaw Moe, A, May Than, H, Bich Chieu, TT, Mukarram Hossain, ASM, Trung Thanh, N, Yen, HX, Yen, PLK, Nghia, NH, Murray, GGR, Su Wai, T, Thein Maw, M, Myint, HT, Win, YT, Wood, J, Thwaites, G, Maskell, DJ, Tucker, AW, Hoa, NT

“…This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence, AMR and genomic features of Salmonella in pig farms in the Yangon region and the impact of farm intensification to provide evidence to support risk-based future management approaches. …”

Urban-rural differences in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors among 25–74 years old citizens in Yangon Region, Myanmar: a cross sectional study by Aung Soe Htet, Marius B. Bjertness, Lhamo Y. Sherpa, Marte Karoline Kjøllesdal, Win Myint Oo, Haakon E. Meyer, Hein Stigum, Espen Bjertness

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Delay in treatment initiation and treatment outcomes among adult patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis at Yangon Regional Tuberculosis Centre, Myanmar: A retrospective study. by Ye Minn Htun, Tin Mi Mi Khaing, Nay Myo Aung, Yin Yin, Zaw Myint, Si Thu Aung, Ngamphol Soonthornworasiri, Udomsak Silachamroon, Yuthichai Kasetjaroen, Jaranit Kaewkungwal

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective study reviewed 330 MDR-TB treatment cards for patients enrolled for treatment at Yangon Regional Tuberculosis Centre, in 2014.<h4>Results</h4>Median treatment delay was 105 days, interquartile range (IQR) 106 (61-167) days; (51.5%) of patients experienced a long treatment delay (≥ 105 days). …”
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Involvement of high school teachers in Health Promoting School program in selected township, Yangon Region, Myanmar: A cross-sectional mixed methods study. by Kaung Myat Naing, Ye Minn Htun, Kyaw Myo Tun, Tun Tun Win, Htein Lin, Than Tun Sein

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A mixed methods explanatory sequential study was conducted among 194 high school teachers in Thanlyin Township, Yangon Region, Myanmar, from June to August 2020. …”
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Involvement of high school teachers in Health Promoting School program in selected township, Yangon Region, Myanmar: A cross-sectional mixed methods study by Kaung Myat Naing, Ye Minn Htun, Kyaw Myo Tun, Tun Tun Win, Htein Lin, Than Tun Sein

“…<h4>Methods</h4> A mixed methods explanatory sequential study was conducted among 194 high school teachers in Thanlyin Township, Yangon Region, Myanmar, from June to August 2020. …”
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Neonatal Sepsis, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern, and Treatment Outcomes among Neonates Treated in Two Tertiary Care Hospitals of Yangon, Myanmar from 2017 to 2019 by Nan Aye Thida Oo, Jeffrey K. Edwards, Prajjwal Pyakurel, Pruthu Thekkur, Thae Maung Maung, Nant San San Aye, Hla Myat Nwe

“…This study aimed to assess the proportion of culture-confirmed sepsis, bacteriological pathogen profile, culture report turnaround times, antibiotic susceptibility patterns, and treatment outcomes of all with neonatal sepsis admitted in two tertiary care hospitals in Yangon, Myanmar, 2017–2019. This was a cross sectional study utilizing a standardized electronic database and paper-based records. …”
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Community stressors and coping mechanisms in accessing the health system during a double crisis: a qualitative case study from Yangon Region, Myanmar by Hnin Kalyar Kyaw, Kyu Kyu Than, Karin Diaconu, Sophie Witter

“…Results Findings showed that Yangon region was the hardest hit with both the pandemic and political crisis and its health system was greatly affected. …”
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The comparative ability of commonly used disease severity scores to predict death or a requirement for ICU care in patients hospitalised with possible sepsis in Yangon, Myanmar by Mar Mar Minn, Ne Myo Aung, De Zin Kyaw, Thet Tun Zaw, Pyae Nyein Chann, Hnin Ei Khine, Steven McLoughlin, Anthony D. Kelleher, Ne Lin Tun, Thin Zar Cho Oo, Nan Phyu Sin Toe Myint, Matthew Law, Mar Mar Kyi, Josh Hanson

“…Methods: This prospective, observational study was performed on the medical ward of a tertiary-referral hospital in Yangon, Myanmar. The ability of the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2), quick NEWS (qNEWS), quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score, Universal Vital Assessment (UVA) and Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores to predict a complicated inpatient course (death or requirement for intensive care unit (ICU) support) in patients with two or more systemic inflammatory response syndrome criteria was determined. …”
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Emergence of a Novel Dengue Virus 3 (DENV-3) Genotype-I Coincident with Increased DENV-3 Cases in Yangon, Myanmar between 2017 and 2019 by Aung Min Soe, Mya Myat Ngwe Tun, Takeshi Nabeshima, Theingi Win Myat, Moh Moh Htun, Htin Lin, Nang Sarm Hom, Shingo Inoue, Khine Mya Nwe, Lynn Pa Pa Aye, Mizuki Fukuta, Kyaw Zin Thant, Futoshi Hasebe, Kouichi Morita, Sujan Shresta, Hlaing Myat Thu, Meng Ling Moi

“…Our results not only identify the spread of a new DENV-3 genotype into Yangon, Myanmar, but also support the importance of DENV evolution in changing the epidemic dynamics in endemic regions.…”
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