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Dissecting antenatal care inequalities in western Nepal: insights from a community-based cohort study

Antenatal care (ANC) ensures continuity of care in maternal and foetal health. Understanding the quality and timing of antenatal care (ANC) is important to further progress maternal health in Nepal. This study...

Vishnu Khanal, Sangita Bista, Shiva Raj Mishra, Andy H. Lee in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2023)

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Correction: Exposure to dust and respiratory health among Australian miners

Krassi Rumchev, Dong Van Hoang, Andy H. Lee in International Archives of Occupational and… (2023)

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Exposure to dust and respiratory health among Australian miners

Occupational exposure to dust has been recognised as a significant health hazard to mine workers. This study aimed to investigate the association between exposure to inhalable (INH) and respirable (RES) dust a...

Krassi Rumchev, Dong Van Hoang, Andy H. Lee in International Archives of Occupational and… (2023)

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Correction to: WeChat-based intervention to support breastfeeding for Chinese mothers: protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Following publication of the original article [1], it was reported that the contents of Additional file 2 were a duplicate of the files for Additional file 1.

Li Tang, Andy H. Lee, Colin W. Binns… in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making (2021)

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WeChat-based intervention to support breastfeeding for Chinese mothers: protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is the optimal way to feed infants. However, recent studies suggest that exclusive breastfeeding rates in China remain low and are well below the recommen...

Li Tang, Andy H. Lee, Colin W. Binns… in BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making (2020)

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Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia in Chinese pregnant women (IRON WOMEN): a national cross-sectional survey

The current evidence about anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy remains elusive in China. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of anemia and IDA and their risk factors...

**g Tan, Guolin He, Yana Qi, Hongmei Yang, Yiquan **ong… in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2020)

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Dietary patterns during pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes: a prospective cohort study in Western China

Previous research has demonstrated the association between maternal dietary patterns and gestational diabetes (GDM), but evidence in Asian populations remains limited and inconsistent. This study investigated ...

Jonathan K. L. Mak, Ngoc Minh Pham, Andy H. Lee, Li Tang… in Nutrition Journal (2018)

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Physical activity and nutrition intervention for Singaporean women aged 50 years and above: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

The majority of the older Singaporean women aged 50 years and above are physically inactive and have unhealthy dietary habits, placing them at ‘high risk’ of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The adoption of r...

Elaine Yee-Sing Wong, Andy H. Lee, Anthony P. James, Jonine Jancey in Trials (2018)

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Physical activity and nutrition behaviour outcomes of a cluster-randomized controlled trial for adults with metabolic syndrome in Vietnam

Metabolic syndrome is prevalent among Vietnamese adults, especially those aged 50–65 years. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a 6 month community-based lifestyle intervention to increase physical activ...

Van Dinh Tran, Andy H. Lee, Jonine Jancey, Anthony P. James, Peter Howat… in Trials (2017)

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Implications of methodological differences in measuring the rates of exclusive breastfeeding in Nepal: findings from literature review and cohort study

Correct measurement and continuous monitoring of exclusive breastfeeding are essential to promote exclusive breastfeeding. Measuring exclusive breastfeeding is a complex issue as rates can vary according to th...

Vishnu Khanal, Andy H. Lee, Jane A. Scott, Rajendra Karkee… in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2016)

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The supplemental use of infant formula in the context of universal breastfeeding practices in Western Nepal

While the initiation of breastfeeding is universal in Nepal, little has been reported on formula feeding practices. This study aimed to report the prevalence of, and factors associated with, the use of infant ...

Vishnu Khanal, Jane A. Scott, Andy H. Lee, Rajendra Karkee… in BMC Pediatrics (2016)

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Lifestyle and diet in relation to risk of type 2 diabetes in Vietnam: a hospital-based case–control study

Lifestyle and diet are important determinants of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Their impact on T2D can be evaluated using clinical and epidemiological approaches. Randomised controlled trials are the most rigorous de...

Chung T. Nguyen, Ngoc Minh Pham, Dinh V. Tran, Andy H. Lee, Colin W. Binns in SpringerPlus (2016)

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Adverse obstetric symptoms and rural–urban difference in cesarean delivery in Rupandehi district, Western Nepal: a cohort study

The burden of maternal morbidity is high in develo** countries including Nepal. This study investigated obstetric complications and rural–urban difference in cesarean delivery rate in Western Nepal.

Vishnu Khanal, Rajendra Karkee, Andy H. Lee, Colin W Binns in Reproductive Health (2016)

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Effects of a home-based intervention on diet and physical activity behaviours for rural adults with or at risk of metabolic syndrome: a randomised controlled trial

This study aimed to determine whether a home-based 6-month lifestyle intervention program complemented by motivational interviewing could improve diet and physical activity behaviours in 50–69 year olds with o...

Krysten Blackford, Jonine Jancey… in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrit… (2016)

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The effect of cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and fruit and vegetable consumption on IVF outcomes: a review and presentation of original data

Lifestyle factors including cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and nutritional habits impact on health, wellness, and the risk of chronic diseases. In the areas of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and pregnancy, ...

Sarah Firns, Vinicius Fernandes Cruzat… in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (2015)

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Under-utilization of antenatal care services in Timor-Leste: results from Demographic and Health Survey 2009–2010

Timor-Leste is a young country in the Asia-Pacific region with a high maternal mortality rate of 557 per 100,000 live births. As most maternal deaths can be prevented by providing quality antenatal care (ANC) ...

Vishnu Khanal, Jonia Lourenca Nunes Brites da Cruz… in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2015)