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Integrating Ayush practitioners in outbreak investigations in India: a call for action

Anbarasi Chandrasekaran; Natarajan Shanmugasundaram

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

The clonality and dissemination of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia: a retrospective analysis from 2022 to 2023

Ummu Afeera Zainulabid; Hui-min Neoh; Xiong Khee Cheong dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives Cases of nosocomial carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) have been increasing steadily since the 1990s. In this study, we sought to assess CRKP clonal diversity and patterns of dissemination at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), a tertiary university hospital located in…

Genetic diversity and multiplicity of Plasmodium spp. infections in Southeast Asia: a scoping review

Angela Pricillia Helen; Martini Martini; Bo-Young Jeon dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This scoping review synthesizes molecular evidence on Plasmodium genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection (MOI) in Southeast Asia and describes variation by species and epidemiological setting. Methods Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses…

Genetic profiling of the tolC component of the acrAB-TolC efflux pump in clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates: a cross-sectional study in Pontianak, Indonesia

Mardhia Mardhia; Delima Fajar Liana; Sari Eka Pratiwi dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives Klebsiella pneumoniae is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. Its increasing prevalence poses substantial challenges to both hospital and public health systems due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains. Understanding the epidemiology of K. pneumoniae and its…

Learning from the past, moving toward Health for All: reflections on WHA79 and emerging priorities in global public health

Jong-Koo Lee

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Modeling social and behavioral factors associated with community participation in community-based surveillance of communicable diseases: a cross-sectional study in Kelantan, Malaysia

Ahmed Azeez Hasan; Anis Kausar Ghazali; Norsa’adah Bachok dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This study examined the social and behavioral factors influencing community leaders’ participation in community-based surveillance (CBS) of infectious diseases. We hypothesized that knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions significantly predict the behavioral likelihood of engaging in CBS…

Climate change and older adults: mapping health impacts and intervention strategies: a scoping review

Ponnarasu Ponnu; Manish Taywade; Sandeep Das

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This scoping review aimed to examine the impact of climate change on the health of older adults and to evaluate existing interventions targeting this population. Methods The review followed Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive search was…

Factor structure and measurement invariance of the EuroQol 5-dimensional questionnaire: a secondary analysis of the Korea Health Panel survey

Byungsun Park; Hanna Choi

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This study evaluated the EuroQol 5-dimensional questionnaire, 3-level version (EQ-5D-3L), using Korea Health Panel (KHP) data by examining its factor structure, measurement invariance across gender and age groups, and longitudinal measurement invariance. Methods Panel 1 data from the…

Personalized medicine as a novel therapeutic approach for autoimmune diseases: new insights and future prospects

Mahdi Nasiri-Ghiri; Yaghoob Foolad; Shirin Mahmoodi dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Autoimmune diseases are caused by dysfunction of the immune system, leading to inappropriate attacks on healthy tissues. Because patients have diverse genetic predispositions and heterogeneous responses to therapy, personalized medicine (PM) offers an opportunity to improve treatment effectiveness…

Epidemiological trends and regional risk factors for scrub typhus in Busan, Republic of Korea: 2019–2023

Keoungsuk Kim; Hyeokjin Lee; Seungah Park dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 3 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives Scrub typhus, an acute disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted by larval chigger mites, is a representative autumn febrile illness in the Republic of Korea. We examined epidemiological characteristics underlying spatial heterogeneity in Busan Metropolitan City to inform…

Current status of hepatitis C treatment and its barriers in Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea

Ji Hyeon Kang; You Jeong Moon; Ung-Gyu Kim dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives In alignment with the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating hepatitis C, this study assessed the current treatment status and reasons for non-treatment among patients with hepatitis C in Jeonbuk State, Republic of Korea, to inform strategies for improving care engagement…

Collaborative networks, trends, and comparative analysis of artificial intelligence techniques in healthcare research: a narrative review

Raj Kumar; Lovely Indora

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare by improving diagnosis and treatment planning, increasing operational efficiency, and streamlining administrative workflows. This paper integrates findings from an extensive PubMed search (2015–2025) with bibliometric analysis using…

Scoping insights into the application of virtual reality in patient care and clinical practice

Anmar Al-Taie

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Evidence for a perinatal origin of childhood obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of risk and protective factors

Andi Rispah Sulistianingsih; Nurjazuli Nurjazuli; Martha Irene Kartasurya dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This systematic review aimed to identify perinatal risk factors associated with obesity in children aged ≤5 years. Methods This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Medline (via PubMed), Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL were…

Association of quantity and quality of fat intake with sleep quality: a cross-sectional study in Iran

Melika Fallah; Azadeh Aminianfar; Awat Feizi dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives The association between dietary fat intake and sleep quality remains unclear. This study investigated the impact of both dietary fat quality and quantity on sleep quality. Methods In this cross-sectional study, participants completed a food frequency questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep…

Secondary transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome in a hospital setting in Republic of Korea: a retrospective observational study of personal protective equipment use and infection risk factors

Seongwoo Park; Hye Young Lee; Jeong-ran Kwon dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This study investigated a cluster of secondary human-to-human transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) in a hospital setting, focusing on infection risk factors and the role of personal protective equipment (PPE). Methods A descriptive epidemiological…

Metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities as predictors of severe dengue in Vietnamese adults: a retrospective study, 2022–2024

Thang Nhu Doan; Duc Minh Cap

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This study aimed to determine the prevalence of severe dengue and examine the associations between pre-existing comorbidities and disease severity. Methods This retrospective study examined patients with dengue fever who received inpatient treatment at a hospital in northern Vietnam…

Hepatitis virus seroconversion among patients on maintenance hemodialysis in North India: a prospective cohort study

Pooja Yadav; Arpita Panda; Shilpee Kumar dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives Patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) are at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) due to repeated blood exposure, vascular access procedures, and blood transfusions. The study aimed to determine the seroconversion rates of HBV and HCV among…

Barriers to treatment completion among drug-sensitive tuberculosis patients: evidence from Indonesia’s tuberculosis surveillance system

Mahalul Azam; Latifa Hanan; Muhammad Azinar dkk.

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objectives This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of loss to follow-up (LTFU) among tuberculosis (TB) patients in Indonesia and to identify associated factors. Methods This study analyzed data from the 2022 Tuberculosis Information System in Indonesia. A total of 71,665 drug-sensitive TB…

Integrating life-course determinants, infectious disease risks, and digital innovation in health care: a systems perspective in contemporary public health

Jong-Koo Lee

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, Vol. 17 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus