Asian Health, Science and Technology Reports

Factors Associated with Uncontrolled Hypertension among Adults Aged 35 Years and Older in Narathiwat Province

2025-10-09T16:09:43+07:00

Uncontrolled hypertension is an important public health issue and one of the leading contributor to global disease and mortality. The objective of this study was to determine the factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension among adults aged 35 years or older in Narathiwat province who had undergone hypertension screening for at least one year. Data were obtained from the Health Data Center of the national health database system from October 2012 to September 2022. A total of 43,015 adults were diagnosed with hypertension. Among them, 14,696 adults had uncontrolled hypertension, while 28,319 had achieved controlled blood pressure. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression were employed to analyze the data. The overall prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension was 65.84%. The results showed that an uncontrolled hypertension was prevalent among older adults with aged more than 55 years, those who were single, those with no formal education, the unemployed, smokers, underweight adults, those who had been under care for a longer period, and those who had complications of diabetes mellitus. Therefore, this is suggested to raise awareness and encourage a healthy lifestyle to prevent or control hypertension.

A Maturity Assessment Framework for Smart Logistics Parks: Distinctions from Traditional Models and Implications for Transformation

2025-11-25T08:58:09+07:00

Smart logistics parks (SLPs) drive modern economies and global supply chains, making maturity assessment essential for guiding investment, improvement and strategic decision-making. Existing maturity assessment models for traditional logistics parks (TLPs) overlook the distinctive advancements of SLPs, underscoring the need for specialized frameworks. In this study, an SLP maturity evaluation model was developed that differentiates SLPs from TLPs assessments to support smart logistics transformation. The framework comprises five core dimensions with 20 sub-factors: Smart Economy, Public Services and Smart Governance, Smart Infrastructure and Intelligent Technology Application, Skilled Human Capital, and Environmental Sustainability. This structure was validated through a literature review and expert input. For comparison, the TLPs model is based on China’s national standard. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine factor importance, results indicate that SLPs prioritize Smart Infrastructure and Intelligent Technology Application (0.3229), followed by Public Services and Smart Governance (0.2447). In contrast, TLPs place the highest emphasis on Service Capability and Operation Management (0.3317). While both models value infrastructure, operational services, and environmental considerations, SLPs place stronger emphasis on technological innovation and digital governance, whereas TLPs focus on operational efficiency and service quality. These findings confirm that although infrastructure and operations remain central to both, transitioning to SLPs demands a greater focus on intelligent technology. This study provides empirical evidence that the SLPs' transformation necessitates the integration of intelligent systems while simultaneously maintaining efficiency, service quality, and sustainability. This research offers practical guidance for investors, policymakers, and operators.

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2025-11-10T14:14:58+07:00

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2025-11-11T10:40:06+07:00

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