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Association between internalized stigma and
depression among people living with HIV in Thailand

Living with HIV and the associated mental health
problems are a reality for many, and internalized
stigma and depression are two of these problems.
This study, which included FON Assistant Professor
Dr. Saranya Wannachaiyakul, aimed to examine both
the association between these two problems, as well
as various aspects of internalized stigma in partici-
pants. The sample included 400 people living with HIV
who were receiving care in Bangkok or Chiang Mai,
Thailand. The findings strengthen the understanding
of how depression and internalized stigma affect
social relationships which inform healthcare profes-
sionals in providing intervention and social support.
International Journal of Environmental Research and
Public Health
Asst. Prof. Dr.
Saranya Wannachaiyakul
https://cmu.to/8M9IH

Glass particulate adulterated in single dose
ampoules: A patient safety concern Prof. Dr.
Akeau Unahalekhaka
This cross-sectional descriptive study by Professor
Dr. Akeau Unahalekhaka carried relevance for clinical
practice, considering the prevalence of glass contain-
ers for storing medical solutions and the regularity
with which nursing personnel draw medication from
them. The aims were to determine the amount, size,
and characteristics of glass particulate contamina-
tion inside single-dose ampoules, contamination
which can have harmful effects on ill patients. A
stereomicroscope and a scanning electron micro-
scope (SEM) were used to determine the size and
number of particulates from nearly 800 ampoule sam-
ples. It is certain that glass particulate contamination
occurs; therefore, a safety tool should be used to help
keep this contamination from affecting injection treat-
ments. Journal of Clinical Nursing

https://cmu.to/g-aB0

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Volume 9 | June 2022