We are now half way into the project. Last week, we catch up with Dr Jaap Koot, SUNI-SEA Project Coordinator on how the project has been implemented given the unexpected COVID-19 situation.
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The SUNI-SEA project’s adaptation in Myanmar to address barriers and meet community needs
Considering the challenging situation in Myanmar and the increasing demand for mental health support, the SUNI- SEA project (scaling up non -communicable interventions in Southeast Asia) ...
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Community-based health interventions work best with cultural and contextual adaptation
Community-based health interventions (CBHIs) have been shown to promote health more effectively when tailored to sociocultural aspects linked to health perception, for instance ...
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Vietnam team is back in action after the city lockdown
One of the most effective ways to prevent and control these diseases is to conduct screening, for early identification of the symptoms and risk factors. However, the proportion of people with hypertension and diabetes who are detected and treated, as well as ...
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Voices from the communities: Hoang Thi Cuc from Vietnam
“Before becoming an Intergenerational Self-Help Club (ISHC) in June 2018, our Binh Hoa Club was a physical exercise club, with the main activity being physical activities for club members. Since becoming an ISHC, in addition to other activities, we also check monthly blood pressure and weight measurements of members, and conduct health education sessions on...