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Kanchanachitra, Manasigan; Angeles, Gustavo – Journal of School Health, 2023
Background: This study evaluated the impact of a school-based nutrition program on preventing overweight and obesity in children in Thailand from 2014 to 2019. Methods: We used difference-in-differences with matched comparison group to evaluate program impact. Treatment schools were categorized into those that participated in phase 1 only, and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Obesity, Body Weight, Nutrition
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Likhitweerawong, Narueporn; Khorana, Jiraporn; Boonchooduang, Nonglak; Phinyo, Phichayut; Patumanond, Jayanton; Louthrenoo, Orawan – Infant and Child Development, 2023
Executive function (EF) is essential for academic achievement, successful work, and physical and mental health. Although evidence shows that several factors have been linked to EF, these results are mixed. This study aims to identify both biological and environmental variables associated with impaired EF in preschoolers. This study was a…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Preschool Children, Environmental Influences, Preschool Education
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Calderon, Raul, Jr.; Pupanead, Suporntip; Prachakul, Wimonmas; Kim, GunDo – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: Describe and compare levels of happiness, psychological well-being, perceived stress, and health behaviors of university students. Participants: Thai university students were selected (N = 478) during November 2016 using random cluster sampling. Methods: A health and well-being questionnaire was constructed, translated from English to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychological Patterns, Well Being, Stress Variables
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Ratanasiripong, Paul; Rodriguez, Adrian – Journal of College Student Development, 2011
There are few in-depth studies of Thai college student health and mental health behaviors that focus on the cultural influences that shape such behaviors. Thus, the purposes of this study are: (1) to conduct the needs assessment survey on health and mental health issues at a public university in Thailand in order to better understand the issues…
Descriptors: Health Services, Undergraduate Students, Campuses, Needs Assessment