The 17^th International Graduate Students Conference
on Population and Public Health Sciences

Professor Dr. Chitlada Areesantichai

Chairperson, Executive Committee, 17^th IGSCPP
Dean, The College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Dear Colleagues:

On behalf of all the academic staff and students at the College of Public Health Sciences (CPHS) Chulalongkorn University, I would like to extend our warmest welcome to all the participants at this; the 17^th International Graduate Student Conference on Population and Public Health Sciences (IGSCPP).

The College of Public Health Sciences (CPHS), Chulalongkorn University, Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) and the ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), Mahidol University have collaborated by taking turns in organizing this international conference for 17 years. Together, we have made such an incredible and exciting international conference.

This year, CPHS, as the host, is pleased to learn that the Conference has brought together both members and non-members, local friends, and colleagues from abroad who share a common goal; a view of global health and public advocacy. Naturally, this conference provides an excellent forum for the discussion of problems, challenges and solutions in public health.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our distinguished invited speakers for their presence and contributions to the conference. I also thank all the program committee members for their efforts in ensuring a rigorous review process in selecting high quality papers for presentation.

Finally, I sincerely hope that all our participants will benefit from the technical contents of this conference, and wish you a very productive conference and an enjoyable stay in Bangkok, Thailand.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chalermpol Chamchan

Co- Chairperson, Executive Committee, 17^th IGSCPP
Director, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Thailand

The International Graduate Students Conference on Population and Public Health Sciences (IGSCPP) has been held annually since 2010. Now in its 17^th year, the conference continues to be a sustainable success because of the ongoing academic collaboration between three Institutes: The College of Public Health Sciences (CPHS), Chulalongkorn University, and the ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), and the Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR), Mahidol University. The continued success of the conference proves that even faced with a considerable challenge, such as with COVID-19, nothing will prevent us from working together to make this conference happen.

On behalf of the Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR), Mahidol University, it is my honor to extend a warm welcome to everyone participating in this special event. I believe what we will learn from each other in this conference will enrich our knowledge of diverse aspects of population and public health. This opportunity will provide an invaluable experience for all of us. Sharing our research with other colleagues for feedback and comments in such an international setting, like this conference, is a critical process of learning in becoming a qualified and competent academic.

Now, without hesitation, I would like to sincerely congratulate, and extend my gratitude to, the two cochairs of our organizing institutes, the College of Public Health Sciences (CPHS), Chulalongkorn University, and the ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), Mahidol University, for putting forth a great deal of effort to make this conference possible. My heartfelt appreciation also goes out to all students and presenters who will be presenting their research at this conference. Your contribution is key to this collaboration and networking event.

Once more, welcome everyone to the International Graduate Students Conference on Population and Public Health Sciences (IGSCPP). I hope you find this experience to be truly invaluable.

Thank you.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thunwadee Suksaroj

Co-Chairperson, Executive Committee, 17^th IGSCPP
Director, ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Thailand

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the organizing committee, I am honored to welcome you to the 17^th International Graduate Students Conference on Population and Public Health Sciences (IGSCPP). This international conference is jointly organized by the College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Institute for Social and Population Studies and ASEAN Institute for Health Development of Mahidol University. The collaboration between these three organizations has been strengthened for several years. I wish for further achievements, and hope for continued cooperation.

This annual conference is served as a platform for graduate students to exchange their ideas, broaden their knowledge, meet new friends and do networking, and also strengthen academic collaboration among three partner organizations.

The success of the conference depends on our colleagues who have worked with us in planning and organizing this international conference. Recognition should go to the College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University for organizing this successful conference. I also thank the Institute for Social and Population Studies for jointly organizing this outstanding conference. I sincerely congratulate you on the success of the conference, which was well-organized.

I would like to thank all participants for their contributions to the conference. I hope that you will have a productive and pleasurable time at this very special conference. I hope that you find the conference stimulating, fulfilling and enjoyable.