STI Myanmar

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STI Myanmar is committed to advancing knowledge through research across Engineering, Business, Computing, Health Science, and Education.

Research areas

Engineering & Technology

Infrastructure, sustainable construction, urban development

Business & Economics

SME development, ASEAN trade, digital transformation

Computing & AI

Machine learning, NLP, Myanmar language computing

Public Health

Epidemiology, health policy, nutrition science

Education & Linguistics

Myanmar language education, TESOL, curriculum development

Sustainable Development

Myanmar SDGs, environmental policy, community development

Publications & Projects

Barriers of Midwives, as Primary Health Care Frontiers, in Providing Primary Health Care Services to Community in Bogale Township, Myanmar
Public Health

Barriers of Midwives, as Primary Health Care Frontiers, in Providing Primary Health Care Services to Community in Bogale Township, Myanmar

Study highlights critical shortages and geographic, financial, and administrative barriers faced by rural midwives in Myanmar, emphasizing urgent health workforce policy reforms.

by Dr.Pyae Sone Thar, Dr. Kyaw Myo Tun

Providers’ Perceptions of Service Utilisation and Quality of Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (EmONC) Services among Public Facilities Operating in the Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar
Public Health

Providers’ Perceptions of Service Utilisation and Quality of Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care (EmONC) Services among Public Facilities Operating in the Ayeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar

Qualitative study identifies health system and community barriers affecting Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care quality and utilization in Myanmar, advocating comprehensive policy strategy.

by Dr. Kyaw Kyaw Cho, Dr. Dong Pang

HIV Risk Behavior and Health Care Service Availability among Female Sex Worke
Public Health

HIV Risk Behavior and Health Care Service Availability among Female Sex Worke

Study finds low condom usage among Yangon female sex workers, strongly correlating with higher HIV rates, while highlighting reliance on NGO-led healthcare.

by Dr.Linn Htet, Dr.Than Myint

Relation of Nutritional Status, Diet Quality and Socio Economic Factors among Female Factory Workers at Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zone in Myanmar
Public Health

Relation of Nutritional Status, Diet Quality and Socio Economic Factors among Female Factory Workers at Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zone in Myanmar

Study reveals female garment workers face high risks of undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, calling for targeted nutrition and policy interventions.

by Dr. Nang Lyan Zar1MBBS, Dr. Kyaw Myo Tun MBBS MPH Ph.D1,2, Dr. Khin Mitta Moe San MBBS MSc1,3

Determinants of Anemia among Female Factory Workers in Hlaing Thar Yar township, Yangon
Public Health

Determinants of Anemia among Female Factory Workers in Hlaing Thar Yar township, Yangon

Study identifies anemia as a severe public health problem among female garment workers in Myanmar, significantly linked to iron-inhibiting dietary habits.

by Su Htet Wai, Dr. Khin Mittar Moe San

Nutritional Knowledge, Dietary Practice, Diabetes Self-Care Activity Measures and Glycemic Control among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Myanmar
Public Health

Nutritional Knowledge, Dietary Practice, Diabetes Self-Care Activity Measures and Glycemic Control among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Myanmar

Study finds most Myanmar Type 2 diabetes patients have poor glycemic control despite possessing good nutritional knowledge and fair self-care.

by Dr Thiri Bhone Myat, Thelma Tun-Thein

Workplace Breastfeeding Support Available at International NGOs and Local NGOs Which Are Members Of The Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance In Myanmar
Public Health

Workplace Breastfeeding Support Available at International NGOs and Local NGOs Which Are Members Of The Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance In Myanmar

Study reveals workplace breastfeeding support in Myanmar SUN CSA organizations remains limited despite employer willingness, advocating stronger workplace policies.

by Soe Nyi Nyi, Thelma Tun Thein

Effectiveness of Culturally Sensitive Weight Loss Program in Myanmar People within 8 weeks, Yangon
Public Health

Effectiveness of Culturally Sensitive Weight Loss Program in Myanmar People within 8 weeks, Yangon

An eight-week culturally sensitive weight-loss program significantly reduced BMI while improving dietary habits and physical activity among Myanmar participants.

by Dr. Nyi Nyi Kyaw, Dr. Kyaw Myo Tun

The Relationship between BMI and Severity of Pain among Knee Osteoarthritis Patients from Yangon Speciality Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar
Public Health

The Relationship between BMI and Severity of Pain among Knee Osteoarthritis Patients from Yangon Speciality Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar

Study identifies overweight, obesity, and female gender as major risk factors for knee osteoarthritis severity among middle-aged and elderly patients.

by Dr. Su Wut Yee, Dr. Khin Mittar Moe San

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