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2nd Edition · International Public Health Conference 2023

March 16–18, 2023 · Singapore

63Speakers
66Presentations
32Countries

About IPHC 2023

IPHC 2023 took place in Singapore from March 16–18, 2023 offering a structured setting for advancing discussion on key scientific issues in public health. The meeting focused on analytical, policy-oriented, and interdisciplinary approaches that support improved population health outcomes. Its sessions addressed a broad spectrum of areas, including epidemiological methods, nutrition and lifestyle health, mental and geriatric health, reproductive and maternal health, environmental and workplace health, community and behavioral sciences, health inequities, public health genomics, system management, and emerging technological tools. Overall, the event enhanced knowledge exchange and supported continued collaboration within the public health research community.

Scientific Programme

Day 112 presentations

  1. Psychological impact of COVID-19 on public safety personnel

    Gregory S Anderson · Thompson Rivers University

  2. Improving the decision-making for measures in a future pandemic

    Li Yin · Karolinska Institutet

  3. Coping with public anxiety aroused by Infodemics: Reflections and recommendations

    Cecilia Cheng · The University of Hong Kong

  4. Psychological and psychosocial determinants of COVID health related behaviours (COHeRe): An evidence and gap map

    Rachel Leonard · Queen's University Belfast

  5. Health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. territories

    Brook Lyn Mercado · Kent State University

  6. Association of macro and micro nutrient intake with depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescent boys and girls (13-15 years) studying in public schools of Delhi

    Preeti Khanna · University of Delhi

  7. Awareness towards urinary schistosomiasis and its relation with active infection among primary school students in North Kordofan State, Sudan 2022

    Lina Abdelrahman Osman Hemmeda · University of Khartoum

  8. BEA VEAYN BINGO©: Fun-based education for prevention of dementia, depression, and diabetes (Type 2), based on evidence and community input

    Gillian Street · Bea Veayn

  9. Identification and characterization of bioterrorism agents through the genomic and bioinformatic analyses of wastewater

    Edwin Oh · University of Nevada Las Vegas

  10. The pay-period-what is means for road traffic accidents in Botswana

    Mooketsi Molefi · University of Botswana

  11. FMEA on Telemedicine clinic

    Fadia Hasan Ali · Hamad Medical Corporation

  12. Best practices and challenges of COVID-19 vaccination. An experience from a tertiary care centre in India

    Gopal Ashish Sharma · Indira Gandhi Medical College

Day 220 presentations

  1. Implementing a peer-led self-management program to slow down/ prevent progression of frailty

    Patrick McGowan · University of Victoria

  2. Prospects of risk-adjusted capitation financing for value-based healthcare in Singapore

    Shalabh Srivastava · MOH office for Healthcare Transformation

  3. “Help” profession students from Israel and Japan: An examination of COVID 19 impact on loneliness and other Psycho-Emotional behaviors

    Alexander Reznik · Ben Gurion University of the Negev

  4. The occupational healthcare of workers in Gig economy

    Riitta Karkkainen · Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

  5. Utilizing immersive theatre to reduce HIV-Related stigma and discrimination among sexual minority populations

    Paul Anthony Burns · University of Mississippi Medical Center

  6. Willingness to take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among highrisk young men aged 10-24 years in Masese fishing community, Jinja district, Uganda

    Winnie Agwang · Makerere University School of Public Health

  7. Increasing vaccine equity among lower income countries in the Global South

    Hiba Hashim · Simmons University

  8. A qualitative assessment of high school girl's perspectives and experience of female genital mutilation in Wad Elhabashi Village, River Nile State, Sudan

    Lina Abdelrahman Osman Hemmeda · University of Khartoum

  9. Knowledge attitude and practice towards female genital mutilation among health care providers in Khartoum state, Sudan 2022

    Abeer Osman Mukhtar Elabid · University of Khartoum

  10. Key considerations for strengthening Global Pandemic preparedness & response for future outbreaks

    Ayushi Sharma · Boston Consulting Group

  11. Socio-Ecological factors characterising migrants and refugee youth’s sexual and reproductive health and rights

    Michaels Aibangbee · Western Sydney University

  12. Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding monkey pox among medical doctors at Ibrahim Malik teaching hospital, Khartoum, Sudan 2022

    Fathiya Awadalla Musa Abbakar · University of Khartoum

  13. The intake of ultra-processed foods, all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular mortality in the health examinees (HEXA) cohort

    Anthony Kityo · Kangwon National University

  14. Fitness as a vital sign and population health metric

    Robert A Sloan · Kagoshima University Graduate Medical School

  15. The influence of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide on blood pressure change in pregnant women and birth outcomes in fetuses

    Jie Hsu · Chang Gung University

  16. Role of HLA-C*04:01 distribution in Thai population: Contributions of the genetics marker with severity of COVID-19

    Waiprib Thanmattana · Holy Innocents’ High School

  17. Total and cause-specific mortality associated with meat intake in a large cohort study in Korea

    Anthony Kityo · Kangwon National University

  18. Psychosocial distress and inflammation: A cross-sectional and bidirectional analysis of a large population-based study

    Byeong Geun Choi · Kangwon National University

  19. Classification of class-imbalanced medical data using data resampling and propensity score matching

    Minji Roh · Kangwon National University

  20. A 12-year follow-up study on lifestyle and hypertension in Korean adults

    Jung Eun Lee · Kangwon National University

Day 334 presentations

  1. Change your genes – Change your life: Healthy aging and longevity

    Kenneth R Pelletier · University of California

  2. Ferritin and Neurotoxicity: A contributor to deleterious outcomes for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    Brandon Lucke Wold · University of Florida

  3. Hatred as a contagious disease and public health issue

    Izzeldin Abuelaish · University of Toronto

  4. Pandemic prevention using the seven Golden Rules of Vision Zero

    Mark Fullemann · Practice & Experience GmbH

  5. How to align National Health Care Policy Goals with patient care: A Mechanism to improve population health

    William J Riley · Arizona State University

  6. Association of dual decline in gait speed and domain-specific cognition with incident dementia in Japanese older adults: An age-specific cohort study

    Wen Hao · Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine

  7. Discussion on the creation and feasibility of constructing a holistic monitoring and early warning system for emerging infectious diseases

    Li Yuanmin · Sichuan University

  8. Evaluation of the National Unified Health Research Agenda 2017- 2022

    Reneepearl Kim Sales · Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes

  9. Influenza viruses: Detection in domestic animals, Thailand

    Duanghathai Saipinta · Chiang Mai University

  10. Role of AI in healthcare

    Pooja M R · Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering

  11. The impact of emotional intelligence to dental undergraduates' leadership behaviour

    Azizah Ahmad Fauzi · Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

  12. Malaria prevention knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adults in Almusalamyah, 2022-2023

    Tayseer Ahmed Hassan Mohamed · University of Khartoum

  13. The role played by phytomedicines in the fight against COVID-19 in Cameroon and Africa

    Vincent P K Titanji · University of Buea

  14. Relation between computer vision syndrome and objective binocular tests in Italian office workers

    Natalia Canto Sancho · University of Alicante

  15. Female masturbation practices among different populations and age groups

    Markus van Niekerk · Riga Stradins University

  16. Women's perspectives of childbirth in Kiboga, Uganda

    Ofra Halperin · Max Stern Academic College of Emek-Yezreel

  17. Incorporating social determinants of health in quality projects

    Vanita Ahuja · Yale School of Medicine

  18. Therapeutic approaches to working with perinatal loss clients: A grounded theory study

    Heather Olivier · Southeastern Louisiana University

  19. Vaccines and the human right to health: Health as a Global Public Good

    Roberta De Freitas Campos · Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz)

  20. Assessment of community awareness for colorectal cancer screening and prevention in North and Central Asian countries: A scoping review

    Rebecca Pratiti · McLaren Health Care

  21. Health-related lifestyles on overweight/obesity status of women in Japan

    Rupa Singh · University of Tsukuba

  22. Temporal distribution and forecasting recreational sport injuries

    Preetha Menon Karuveetil · United Arab Emirates University

  23. Patient’s attitude and preference towards medical students involvement in their health care in Tabuk region in Saudi Arabia

    Sarah Faisal Almutairi · King Salman Armed Forces Hospital

  24. Promoting health among older adults during COVID-19: Examining past and present functional factors

    Ortal Cohen Elimelech · University of Haifa

  25. Global analysis of botulism cases demonstrates underreporting in larger European nations

    Tristan Learoyd · Emergent BioSolutions UK Ltd

  26. Assessing family medicine residents' knowledge, awareness, and comfort levels with consent and confidentiality in adolescent healthcare

    Kehinde Eniola · Cone Health Family Medicine Residency Program

  27. The effectiveness of educational intervention in improving Healthcare Professionals’ knowledge and recognition towards elder abuse: Systematic review and Meta-Analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Bonnie Wing Yan Wong · The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  28. Rapid antigenic diagnostic tests: The added value for SARS-CoV2 case detection in Senegal

    Jerlie C Loko Roka · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  29. Polio eradication in Afghanistan: The impact of the regime change on polio eradication initiatives

    William J Riley · Arizona State University

  30. Risk of COVID-19 infections among people with Asthma: A scoping review

    Chukwudi S Ubah · East Carolina University

  31. Exploring the potential of game-based virtual reality training for enhancing motor function in Cerebral Palsy: A pilot study

    Wijittra Prasatkaew · Bangkok

  32. Assessment of work-related low back pain disorders among heavy equipment operators at Ghana Ports and Harbours Authourity (GPHA) Tema Port

    Emmanuel Mintah Benyin · University of Ghana

  33. Creation of a system of social prescriptions that can maintain good physical and mental health among expectant and nursing mothers

    Shinobu Ishii · Kitasato University

  34. New step towards higher quality health education of primary hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Asjed Ibrahim Adlan El sayed · University of Khartoum

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Speakers

Li Yin

Li Yin

Karolinska Institutet · Sweden

Kehinde Eniola

Kehinde Eniola

Cone Health Family Medicine Residency Program · United States

Ofra Halperin

Ofra Halperin

Max Stern Academic College of Emek-Yezreel · Israel

Minji Roh

Minji Roh

Kangwon National University · Korea, Republic of

Jung Eun Lee

Jung Eun Lee

Kangwon National University · Korea, Republic of

Wen Hao

Wen Hao

Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine · Japan

Jie Hsu

Jie Hsu

Chang Gung University · Taiwan

Pooja M R

Pooja M R

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering · India

Winnie Agwang

Winnie Agwang

Makerere University School of Public Health · Uganda

Edwin Oh

Edwin Oh

University of Nevada Las Vegas · United States

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Scientific Committee

Li Yin

Li Yin

Karolinska Institutet · Sweden

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Evaluation of the National Unified Health Research Agenda 2017- 2022Reneepearl Kim Sales
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