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Surarong Chinwong
Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200 Thailand

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Journal article
Published: 01 July 2021 in Sustainability
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Miang or fermented tea leaf has been a part of the Mae Kampong community, one of northern Thailand’s famous tourist attractions, for a long time. Although the demand and popularity of Miang are decreasing, Miang is still important to the community lifestyle in various ways. Thus, this study aimed to investigate Miang consumption behavior, lifestyle, and wisdom in the Mae Kampong community, which would lead to sustainable development. The study involved a cross-sectional survey and a qualitative study. The research was done in Mae Kampong Village, Mae On District, Chiang Mai, Thailand. A total of 335 participants participated; 60.9% were female with an average age of 61.3 ± 12.2 years old. In all, 93.7% of the participants consumed Miang daily, mostly as a snack (86.5%). Consuming Miang as a staple food and beverage were less common. Furthermore, only 2.5% of the participants considered Miang as medicine. Miang is also the primary source of income and a tourist attraction. Additionally, Miang is an item in religious and local rituals. The Miang culture and the local lifestyle are bonded deeply as a sustainable economy, society, and environment. The wisdom in Miang culture encourages a better quality of life for the Mae Kampong community.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Panchana Charaj; Piyatida Panitsupakamol; Tamonwan Chankaew; Surarong Chinwong; Chalermpong Saenjum. Local Wisdom of Miang Lifestyle and Community for Sustainable Development in Northern Thailand. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7381 .

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Dujrudee Chinwong, Panchana Charaj, Piyatida Panitsupakamol, Tamonwan Chankaew, Surarong Chinwong, Chalermpong Saenjum. Local Wisdom of Miang Lifestyle and Community for Sustainable Development in Northern Thailand. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (13):7381.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Panchana Charaj; Piyatida Panitsupakamol; Tamonwan Chankaew; Surarong Chinwong; Chalermpong Saenjum. 2021. "Local Wisdom of Miang Lifestyle and Community for Sustainable Development in Northern Thailand." Sustainability 13, no. 13: 7381.

Journal article
Published: 23 June 2021 in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
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Evidence showed the relationship between cognitive impairment and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), but few studies used the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to assess cognitive impairment. MoCA was validated and designed to detect mild impairment with higher sensitivity. This study aimed to determine the cognitive impairment and compare between sex, the elderly, and education level. This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with CVD at a teaching hospital in northern Thailand. Cognitive impairment was evaluated by interviewing patients using the MoCA as a tool, using cut-off score less than 25 out of 30 as cognitive impairment. Of 113 patients, 52% were male, and the mean age was 63 ± 14.9 years. The mean total score of MoCA was 20.16 ± 5.14. The prevalence of cognitive impairment among CVD patients was 79% and did not differ between sex (male 84.8% vs female 72.2%, p-value 0.114) but differed between the elderly (age <65, 70.7% vs age ≥65, 87.3 %, p-value 0.039), and education level (lower 86.2% vs higher 58.8 %, p-value 0.005). Four-fifth of patients with CVD had cognitive impairment. The cognitive impairment did not differ between sex but differed between the elderly, and education level. Cognitive impairment should be routinely screened among patients with CVD. This study may guide the development of specific care for CVD patients with cognitive impairment.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Piyatida Panitsupakamol; Panchana Charaj; Rewadee Jenraumjit; Piranee Kaewbut; Sakon Supakul; Arintaya Phrommintikul; Surarong Chinwong. Cognitive impairment among patients with cardiovascular diseases: comparisons of sex, the elderly, and education. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2021, 104467 .

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Dujrudee Chinwong, Piyatida Panitsupakamol, Panchana Charaj, Rewadee Jenraumjit, Piranee Kaewbut, Sakon Supakul, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Surarong Chinwong. Cognitive impairment among patients with cardiovascular diseases: comparisons of sex, the elderly, and education. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2021; ():104467.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Piyatida Panitsupakamol; Panchana Charaj; Rewadee Jenraumjit; Piranee Kaewbut; Sakon Supakul; Arintaya Phrommintikul; Surarong Chinwong. 2021. "Cognitive impairment among patients with cardiovascular diseases: comparisons of sex, the elderly, and education." Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics , no. : 104467.

Journal article
Published: 07 January 2021 in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy
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Medication adherence to guideline-recommended therapy is important and associated with a lower rate of death and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This retrospective study aimed to evaluate medication adherence in four classes of guideline-recommended medicines (antiplatelets, ACEIs/ARBs, beta-blockers, and statins) among patients discharged with ACS and to assess the association between patients’ adherence to each medication and the occurrence of MACE including all causes of death, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, heart failure, stroke, atrial fibrillation or coronary revascularization. The electronic medical records of patients with ACS admitted at a tertiary teaching hospital in northern Thailand between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2015 were reviewed. Medication adherence was evaluated from a hospital database of prescription refills using the medication gap technique with ≥90% as a cut-off for full adherence and <90% as partial adherence. Of 256 patients, the mean age was 65.9 (±13.0) years. The median percentage of medication adherence in the dual antiplatelet group, ACEI/ARB group, beta-blocker group, and statin group were 94.7, 93.6, 93.1, and 93.1%, respectively. Sixty-two patients (24.2%) experienced MACE after a median follow-up of 1.5 years. Patients with ≥90% adherence of beta-blockers had a significantly lower risk of MACE than those with <90% adherence: HR = 0.47, 95% Cl, 0.26–0.87, p = 0.016, adjusted with potential confounders. No other significant associations were observed. Medication adherence of each medication was above 90%. ACS patients with at least 90% adherence to beta-blockers had a lower risk of MACE than those having less than 90% adherence, but no other significant associations were found for other medications.

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Surarong Chinwong; Kodchawan Doungsong; Preeyarat Channaina; Arintaya Phrommintikul; Dujrudee Chinwong. Association between medication adherence and cardiovascular outcomes among acute coronary syndrome patients. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy 2021, 1 .

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Surarong Chinwong, Kodchawan Doungsong, Preeyarat Channaina, Arintaya Phrommintikul, Dujrudee Chinwong. Association between medication adherence and cardiovascular outcomes among acute coronary syndrome patients. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 2021; ():1.

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Surarong Chinwong; Kodchawan Doungsong; Preeyarat Channaina; Arintaya Phrommintikul; Dujrudee Chinwong. 2021. "Association between medication adherence and cardiovascular outcomes among acute coronary syndrome patients." Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy , no. : 1.

Research article
Published: 24 October 2018 in Journal of Addiction
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Background. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. In Thailand, the prevalence of smoking is about 15-20 times higher among men than women. This study aimed to investigate gender differences among university students concerning smoking behaviors, nicotine dependence, and intention to quit smoking. Methods. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from participants who were current smokers studying at a university in northern Thailand. Snowball sampling was used to recruit participants. Results. Of 364 participants, there were 321 males and 43 females. This study showed higher smoking behaviors among males than females; males were more likely to smoke every day than females (67.0 and 41.9%, respectively, p value=0.002), and the average number of cigarettes daily was higher among males than females (8.4 and 5.5, respectively, p value=0.006). The sources of cigarettes differed between males and females. The nicotine dependence level, as measured by the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence, was quite low in both male and female smokers and did not differ significantly (mean score of 2.3±2.2 for males, 1.8±1.8 for females; p value=0.123). Females were more likely than males toward intention to quit in the next 30 days (51.2 and 34.0%, respectively, p value=0.041). The most common reason for intention to quit was awareness of harm to health, for which females were more concerned than males. Conclusion. Male and female university students who smoked differed in smoking behaviors and intention to quit, but not in nicotine dependence level. The university should provide health promotion to help students quit smoking.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Ngamtip Mookmanee; Jongkonnee Chongpornchai; Surarong Chinwong. A Comparison of Gender Differences in Smoking Behaviors, Intention to Quit, and Nicotine Dependence among Thai University Students. Journal of Addiction 2018, 2018, 1 -8.

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Dujrudee Chinwong, Ngamtip Mookmanee, Jongkonnee Chongpornchai, Surarong Chinwong. A Comparison of Gender Differences in Smoking Behaviors, Intention to Quit, and Nicotine Dependence among Thai University Students. Journal of Addiction. 2018; 2018 ():1-8.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Ngamtip Mookmanee; Jongkonnee Chongpornchai; Surarong Chinwong. 2018. "A Comparison of Gender Differences in Smoking Behaviors, Intention to Quit, and Nicotine Dependence among Thai University Students." Journal of Addiction 2018, no. : 1-8.

Journal article
Published: 17 September 2018 in Pharmacy
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Providing smoking cessation services is one role of community pharmacists in Thailand. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate activities and barriers related to smoking cessation services provided in community pharmacies in Thailand, as well as to compare these activities and barriers between those pharmacists providing and those not providing smoking cessation services. A postal questionnaire was conducted to collect information from community pharmacists across Thailand. In all, 413 valid responses were received from 5235 questionnaires, giving a 7.9% response rate. Of the 413 respondents, 152 (37%) pharmacists provided smoking cessation services in their pharmacy. The activities of smoking cessation services varied. Time for counseling each smoker varied, a mean of 15.1 ± 10.9 min (range 1–60) per person for the first time, and 8.9 ± 6.7 min (range 1–30) for each follow-up visit. Community pharmacists, providing smoking cessation services, were more likely to have pharmacist assistants, be a member of the Thai Pharmacy Network for Tobacco Control, and have more than 1 pharmacist on duty. The most dispensed pharmaceutical product for smoking cessation was nicotine gum. Their most perceived barriers were being unable to follow-up and inadequate staff. In conclusion, only a minority of community pharmacists in Thailand are engaged in smoking cessation activities, even though some perceived barriers existed.

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Surarong Chinwong; Dujrudee Chinwong. A National Survey of Community Pharmacists on Smoking Cessation Services in Thailand †. Pharmacy 2018, 6, 101 .

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Surarong Chinwong, Dujrudee Chinwong. A National Survey of Community Pharmacists on Smoking Cessation Services in Thailand †. Pharmacy. 2018; 6 (3):101.

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Surarong Chinwong; Dujrudee Chinwong. 2018. "A National Survey of Community Pharmacists on Smoking Cessation Services in Thailand †." Pharmacy 6, no. 3: 101.

Journal article
Published: 01 March 2018 in Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Surarong Chinwong; Dujrudee Chinwong. Roles of community pharmacists in providing smoking cessation services: a national survey in Thailand. Tobacco Induced Diseases 2018, 16, 1 .

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Surarong Chinwong, Dujrudee Chinwong. Roles of community pharmacists in providing smoking cessation services: a national survey in Thailand. Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2018; 16 (1):1.

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Surarong Chinwong; Dujrudee Chinwong. 2018. "Roles of community pharmacists in providing smoking cessation services: a national survey in Thailand." Tobacco Induced Diseases 16, no. 1: 1.

Research article
Published: 14 December 2017 in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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This open-label, randomized, controlled, crossover trial assessed the effect of daily virgin coconut oil (VCO) consumption on plasma lipoproteins levels and adverse events. The study population was 35 healthy Thai volunteers, aged 18–25. At entry, participants were randomly allocated to receive either (i) 15 mL VCO or (ii) 15 mL 2% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) solution (as control), twice daily, for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, participants had an 8-week washout period and then crossed over to take the alternative regimen for 8 weeks. Plasma lipoproteins levels were measured in participants at baseline, week-8, week-16, and week-24 follow-up visits.Results. Of 32 volunteers with complete follow-up (16 males and 16 females), daily VCO intake significantly increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol by 5.72 mg/dL (p=0.001) compared to the control regimen. However, there was no difference in the change in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels between the two regimens. Mild diarrhea was reported by some volunteers when taking VCO, but no serious adverse events were reported.Conclusion. Daily consumption of 30 mL VCO in young healthy adults significantly increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. No major safety issues of taking VCO daily for 8 weeks were reported.

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Surarong Chinwong; Dujrudee Chinwong; Ampica Mangklabruks. Daily Consumption of Virgin Coconut Oil Increases High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2017, 2017, 1 -8.

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Surarong Chinwong, Dujrudee Chinwong, Ampica Mangklabruks. Daily Consumption of Virgin Coconut Oil Increases High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017; 2017 ():1-8.

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Surarong Chinwong; Dujrudee Chinwong; Ampica Mangklabruks. 2017. "Daily Consumption of Virgin Coconut Oil Increases High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Crossover Trial." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2017, no. : 1-8.

Observational study
Published: 16 June 2015 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients are at very high cardiovascular risk and tend to have recurrent cardiovascular events. The clinical indicators for subsequent cardiovascular events are limited and need further investigation. This study aimed to explore clinical indicators that were associated with recurrent cardiovascular events following index hospitalization. The data of patients hospitalized with ACS at a tertiary care hospital in northern Thailand between January 2009 and December 2012 were retrospectively reviewed from medical charts and the electronic hospital database. The patients were classified into three groups based on the frequency of recurrent cardiovascular events (nonfatal ACS, nonfatal stroke, or all-cause death) they suffered: no recurrent events (0), single recurrent event (1), and multiple recurrent events (≥2). Ordinal logistic regression was performed to explore the clinical indicators for recurrent cardiovascular events. A total of 405 patients were included; 60 % were male; the average age was 64.9 ± 11.5 years; 40 % underwent coronary revascularization during admission. Overall, 359 (88.6 %) had no recurrent events, 36 (8.9 %) had a single recurrent event, and 10 (2.5 %) had multiple recurrent events. The significant clinical indicators associated with recurrent cardiovascular events were achieving an LDL-C goal of < 70 mg/dL (Adjusted OR = 0.43; 95 % CI = 0.27-0.69, p-value < 0.001), undergoing revascularization during admission (Adjusted OR = 0.44; 95 % CI = 0.24-0.81, p-value = 0.009), being male (Adjusted OR = 1.85; 95 % CI = 1.29-2.66, p-value = 0.001), and decrease estimated glomerular filtration rate (Adjusted OR = 2.46; 95 % CI = 2.21-2.75, p-value < 0.001). The routine clinical practice indicators assessed in ACS patients that were associated with recurrent cardiovascular events were that achieving the LDL-C goal and revascularization are protective factors, while being male and having decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate are risk factors for recurrent cardiovascular events. These clinical indicators should be used for routinely monitoring patients to prevent recurrent cardiovascular events in ACS patients.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Jayanton Patumanond; Surarong Chinwong; Khanchai Siriwattana; Siriluck Gunaparn; John Joseph Hall; Arintaya Phrommintikul. Clinical indicators for recurrent cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients treated with statins under routine practice in Thailand: an observational study. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2015, 15, 55 .

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Dujrudee Chinwong, Jayanton Patumanond, Surarong Chinwong, Khanchai Siriwattana, Siriluck Gunaparn, John Joseph Hall, Arintaya Phrommintikul. Clinical indicators for recurrent cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients treated with statins under routine practice in Thailand: an observational study. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 2015; 15 (1):55.

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Dujrudee Chinwong; Jayanton Patumanond; Surarong Chinwong; Khanchai Siriwattana; Siriluck Gunaparn; John Joseph Hall; Arintaya Phrommintikul. 2015. "Clinical indicators for recurrent cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients treated with statins under routine practice in Thailand: an observational study." BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 15, no. 1: 55.