- Editorial
- Now is the time to consider measures against next wave of COVID-19
- Jong-Koo Lee
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):343-345. Published online December 28, 2021
-
- Review Article
- Social determinants of adherence to COVID-19 preventive guidelines: a comprehensive review
- Zahra Jorjoran Shushtari, Yahya Salimi, Sina Ahmadi, Nader Rajabi-Gilan, Marzieh Shirazikhah, Akbar Biglarian, Ali Almasi, Mohammad Ali Mohammadi Gharehghani
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):346-360. Published online December 21, 2021
-
Adherence to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) preventive guidelines (ACPG) is an important strategy to control the COVID-19 pandemic effectively. The present study aimed to identify and summarize the social determinants of ACPG among the general population. A comprehensive review was performed from December 2019 to February 2021 through searching electronic databases. Two independent reviewers assessed and selected relevant studies. Next,...
- Original Article
- Factors influencing acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine in Malaysia: a web-based survey
- June Fei Wen Lau, Yuan Liang Woon, Chin Tho Leong, Hoon Shien Teh
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):361-373. Published online November 25, 2021
-
Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has set a precedent for the fastest-produced vaccine as a result of global collaboration and outreach. This study explored Malaysians’ acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous web-based survey was disseminated to Malaysian adults aged ≥18 years old via social media platforms between July 10, 2020 and August...
- Prevalence and correlates of highly caffeinated beverage consumption among Korean adolescents
- Ho-Kyung Kwak, Jaesin Sa, Siyoung Choe, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Joon Chung, Gayle Cummings, Jounghee Lee
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):374-384. Published online November 23, 2021
-
Objectives: The purposes of this study were to (1) examine the multi-year prevalence of highly caffeinated beverage (HCB) consumption, (2) identify sex differences in the prevalence, and (3) investigate relationships between HCB consumption and behavioral characteristics in a nationally representative sample of Korean adolescents. Methods: Data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (2014–2017) were analyzed. Results: HCB consumption was higher...
- Laboratory investigations of herpes simplex virus-1 and -2 clinical samples in Korea
- Eun Ju Oh, Young Sam Yuk, Jae Kyung Kim
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):385-389. Published online December 1, 2021
-
Objectives: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections have been reported in 60% to 95% of the adult population worldwide, making them one of the most common infectious conditions globally. HSV-1 and HSV-2 cause severe disease in immunocompromised patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide information that could be used to reduce the incidence of genital herpes caused by...
- Prevalence of plasmid-mediated AmpC β-lactamases among uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates in southwestern Iran
- Nabi Jomehzadeh, Khadijeh Ahmadi, Zahra Rahmani
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):390-395. Published online December 1, 2021
-
Objectives: This study was undertaken to evaluate AmpC β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli urine isolates and to characterize the frequency of plasmid-mediated AmpC (pAmpC)-encoding genes. Methods: Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed using the disk diffusion technique. AmpC β-lactamase production was assessed with a phenotypic inhibitor-based method. The presence of 6 pAmpC-encoding cluster genes was detected by multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: The proportion...
- Brief Report
- COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring in Republic of Korea from February 26, 2021 to October 31, 2021
- Insob Hwang, Kyeongeun Park, Tae Eun Kim, Yunhyung Kwon, Yeon-Kyeng Lee
- Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(6):396-402. Published online December 21, 2021
-
Objectives: This study aimed to present data on reported adverse events following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in Republic of Korea from February 26 to October 31, 2021, and to determine whether any significant patterns emerged from an analysis of the characteristics of suspected adverse event cases for each type of vaccine. Methods: Adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination reported by medical...
