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Lao people

Seroprevalence of diphtheria and tetanus antibodies among children and adolescents in high- and low-immunization coverage areas in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Yuta Yokobori, Masaaki Iwaki, Miyuki Kimura, Noriko Kitamura, Haru Angelique Hoshino, Bandith Soumphonphakdy, Chansay Patthammavong, Bangone Tannavong, Amphai Khamsing, Phonethipsavanh Nouanthong, Mathida Thongseng, Masahiro Sano, Ayako Masu, Yuriko Egami, Eiichi Shimizu, Shinsuke Miyano, Kento Mitani, Sumiyo Okawa, Moe Moe Thandar, Hyun Kim, Masahiro Yutani, Mitsutoshi Senoh, Masahiko Hachiya

published 30 Dec 2025

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Direct real-time RT-PCR for the detection of dengue virus from patient serum in Lao PDR

Vilayouth Phimolsannousith, Malavanh Vongsouvath, Padthana Kiedsathid, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Elizabeth A. Ashley, Audrey Dubot-Pérès

published 18 Aug 2025

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Seroprevalence of antibodies against hepatitis A and E among the general population in 5 provinces, Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Variation according to location

Vilaysone Khounvisith, Siriphone Virachith, Nouna Innoula, Latdavone Khenkha, Bounta Vongphachanh, Jan Hattendoft, Peter Odermatt, Judith M Hübschen, Antony P Black

published 14 Aug 2025

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Menstrual hygiene management and menstrual secrecy among young women in rural Lao PDR: A cross-sectional study

Kanayo Ono, Yu Sato, Noriko Kuwano, Hisao Ando, Kana Maruyama

published 15 Nov 2024

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Development of a patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ) for diabetes management in Thailand and Lao PDR

Phayom Sookaneknun Olson, Chanuttha Ploylearmsang, Phoutsathaphone Sibounheuang, Santiparp Sookaneknun, Chanthanom Manithip, Suntaree Watcharadamrongkun, Paul W. Jungnickel, Pattarin Kittiboonyakun

published 07 Mar 2024

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Comparing the accuracy of an ultrasound height measurement device with a wooden measurement board among children aged 2–5 years in rural Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A methods-comparison study

Shan Huang, Joel Conkle, Caroline S. E. Homer, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Khampheng Phongluxa, Joshua P. Vogel

published 17 Nov 2023

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The clinical characteristics, etiologic pathogens and the risk factors associated with dehydration status among under-five children hospitalized with acute diarrhea in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR

Latdavanh Vorlasane, Mai Ngoc Luu, Ranjit Tiwari, Atsuko Imoto, Miho Sato, Nguyen Tien Huy, Yasuhiko Kamiya, Kazuhiko Moji

published 02 Mar 2023

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Prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: The first national population-based cross-sectional survey

Shinsuke Miyano, Chansay Pathammavong, Yasunori Ichimura, Masaya Sugiyama, Kongxay Phounphenghack, Chankham Tengbriacheu, Bouaphane Khamphaphongphane, Phonethipsavanh Nouanthong, Lauren Franzel, Tae Un Yang, Hendrikus Raaijimakers, Tomomi Ota, Masafumi Funato, Kenichi Komada, Masahiko Hachiya

published 30 Dec 2022

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Haemophilus influenzae serotype b seroprevalence in central Lao PDR before and after vaccine introduction

Lisa Hefele, Jana Lai, Keoudomphone Vilivong, Toukta Bounkhoun, Valin Chanthaluanglath, Anisone Chanthongthip, Anne Balloch, Antony P. Black, Judith M. Hübschen, Fiona M. Russell, Claude P. Muller

published 15 Sep 2022

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Cost-effectiveness analysis of G6PD diagnostic test for Plasmodium vivax radical cure in Lao PDR: An economic modelling study

Yu Nandar Aung, Sai Thein Than Tun, Viengxay Vanisaveth, Keobouphaphone Chindavongsa, Lucy Kanya

published 25 Apr 2022

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Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women aged 25–60 years in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Jom Phaiphichit, Phimpha Paboriboune, Sengchan Kunnavong, Phetsavanh Chanthavilay

published 07 Apr 2022

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Perspectives of health and community stakeholders on community-delivered models of malaria elimination in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A qualitative study

May Chan Oo, Khampheng Phongluxa, Win Han Oo, Sengchanh Kounnavong, Syda Xayyavong, Chanthaly Louangphaxay, Win Htike, Julia C. Cutts, Kaung Myat Thu, Galau Naw Hkawng, Freya J. I. Fowkes

published 10 Mar 2022

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Menstrual health and factors associated with school absence among secondary school girls in Luang Prabang Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional study

Souphalak Inthaphatha, Viengsakhone Louangpradith, Leyla Isin Xiong, Valee Xiong, Ly Ly, Vue Xaitengcha, Alongkone Phengsavanh, Nobuyuki Hamajima, Eiko Yamamoto

published 13 Dec 2021

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