Evalyn A. Roxas
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View article: Factors influencing pediatric COVID-19 vaccination uptake: a quantitative investigation in the Philippines
Factors influencing pediatric COVID-19 vaccination uptake: a quantitative investigation in the Philippines Open
Key factors associated with COVID-19 pediatric vaccination uptake in the Philippines were perceived protection against COVID-19 illness, government mandated regulations and healthcare worker recommendations, while non-vaccination was assoc…
View article: A Review of Workplace Tuberculosis Policies in Selected Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Asia-Pacific
A Review of Workplace Tuberculosis Policies in Selected Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Asia-Pacific Open
The workplace TB program policies included in this study can be reviewed and updated accordingly, with the coverage expanding to all workplaces. The policies can also integrate measures on COVID-19 as the pandemic has slowed the progress i…
View article: Behavioral and Social Drivers of Routine Childhood Immunization in Selected Low Coverage Areas in the Philippines
Behavioral and Social Drivers of Routine Childhood Immunization in Selected Low Coverage Areas in the Philippines Open
Background Routine childhood vaccination coverage under the National Immunization Program of the Philippines is well below the target of 95% with a high number of zero-dose children. Declining immunization rates led to outbreaks of vaccine…
View article: Factors Influencing Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: A Quantitative Investigation in the Philippines
Factors Influencing Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: A Quantitative Investigation in the Philippines Open
Background: COVID-19 vaccines were recommended for the pediatric population after adults due to both the direct and indirect effects of COVID-19. Despite ongoing vaccination efforts in the Philippines, pediatric COVID-19 vaccination uptake…
View article: Assessment of the Process of Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Patients with Sepsis in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Mixed Methodology
Assessment of the Process of Initial Antibiotic Therapy for Patients with Sepsis in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines: A Mixed Methodology Open
In more than half of the study population, the target time from diagnosis to loading dose of at least 1 hour was not reached. The significant delays in sepsis treatment call for system-wide improvements to hasten the process of antibiotic …
View article: A Qualitative Study on the Implementation of the Workplace TB Program in the Philippines: Challenges and Way Forward
A Qualitative Study on the Implementation of the Workplace TB Program in the Philippines: Challenges and Way Forward Open
Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease that remains to be a primary health concern globally. The Philippines is among the top TB-burdened countries. Workplace TB prevention and control programs are essential to ensure the health…
View article: A Qualitative Study on the Design and Implementation of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Philippines
A Qualitative Study on the Design and Implementation of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance in the Philippines Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat that warrants urgent attention. Countries developed their national action plans (NAPs) following the launch of the Global Action Plan on AMR in 2015. The development and imple…
View article: Recommendations for Intersectoral Collaboration for the Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases: Results From a Modified Delphi Process
Recommendations for Intersectoral Collaboration for the Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases: Results From a Modified Delphi Process Open
Background Intersectoral collaboration in the context of the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases has been broadly described in both the literature and the current global strategy by the World Health Organization. Our aim was to…
View article: Intersectoral Collaborations for the Prevention and Control of Vector Borne Diseases: A Scoping Review
Intersectoral Collaborations for the Prevention and Control of Vector Borne Diseases: A Scoping Review Open
Objectives. This scoping review aimed to support a landscape analysis to identify lessons learned about intersectoral collaborations (ISCs) by describing their existing models in the context of dengue, malaria and yellow fever.
Methods. A…
View article: Measuring Stigma and Discrimination towards People Living with HIV among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary, Government Teaching Hospital in the Philippines
Measuring Stigma and Discrimination towards People Living with HIV among Health Care Workers in a Tertiary, Government Teaching Hospital in the Philippines Open
Background. The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the Philippines is increasing. HIV-related stigma in the health care setting is a known barrier to healthcare access for people living with HIV (PLHIV). Objective…
View article: Leptospirosis Outbreak after a Heavy Rainfall Typhoon in the Philippines: Clinical Features, Outcome and Prognostic Factors for Mortality
Leptospirosis Outbreak after a Heavy Rainfall Typhoon in the Philippines: Clinical Features, Outcome and Prognostic Factors for Mortality Open
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