Dr Kinley Wangdi
MBBS, MSc, PhD
NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow
ANU College of Health and Medicine
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+61 261253053
Areas of expertise
- Epidemiology 111706
- Health Information Systems (Incl. Surveillance) 111711
- Public Health And Health Services 1117
Research interests
- Vector borne diseases
- Geospatial health
- Bayesian statistics
- Use of information technology in enhancing public health services
Biography
I am a spatial epidemiologist with medical training. I studied medicine in Institute of Medicine (1), Myanmar and M.Sc in Tropical Medicine from the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Thailand. I obtained PhD from Australian National University, Australia.
Researcher's projects
Tropical partnerships to strengthen health systems responses to infectious diseases threats
Past student projects
Forest cover and climate as potential drivers for dengue fever in Sumatera and Kalimantan Island, Indonesia 2006-2016: A spatiotemporal analysis
Publications
- Dickson, B, Graves , P, Aye, N et al. 2021, 'Risk factors for lymphatic filariasis and mass drug administration non-participation in Mandalay Region, Myanmar', Parasites and Vectors, vol. 14, no. 1.
- Tsheten, T, Gray, D, Clements, A et al. 2021, 'Epidemiology and challenges of dengue surveillance in the WHO South-East Asia Region', Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 115, no. 6, pp. 583ââ¬â599.
- Penjor, K, Tobgyal, ., Zangpo, T et al. 2021, 'Has COVID19 derailed Bhutan’s national malaria elimination goal? A commentary', Malaria Journal, vol. 20, no. 20.
- Wangdi, K, Pitaloka Pasaribu , A & Clements, A 2021, 'Addressing hard-to-reach populations for achieving malaria elimination in the Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network countries', Asia & The Pacific Policy Studies, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 176-188.
- Donkor, E, Kelly, M, Eliason, C et al. 2021, 'A Bayesian Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Malaria in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana from 2015 to 2019', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 18, no. 11.
- Gray, D, Kurscheid, J, Mationg, M et al. 2020, 'Health-education to prevent COVID-19 in schoolchildren: a call to action', Infectious Diseases of Poverty, vol. 9, pp. 1-3.
- Wangdi, K & Jamtsho, T 2020, 'Prevalence and Correlates of Betel Quid Chewing among Bhutanese Adults', Substance Use and Misuse, vol. 55, no. 9, pp. 1443-1449.
- Wangdi, K, XU, S, Suwannatrai, A et al. 2020, 'A spatio-temporal analysis to identify the drivers of malaria transmission in Bhutan', Scientific Reports, vol. 2020, pp. 1-10.
- Thinkhamrop, K, Suwannatrai, A, Chamadol , N et al. 2020, 'Spatial analysis of hepatobiliary abnormalities in a population at high-risk of cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand', Scientific Reports, vol. 10, no. 16855, pp. 1-10.
- Tshokey, T, Wangdi, P, Tsheten, T et al. 2020, 'Laboratory and clinico-demographic profile of patients investigated for tuberculosis in the National Referral Hospital of Bhutan', Heliyon, vol. 6, no. 9, pp. 1-6.
- Dorji, T, Tshering, T & Wangdi, K 2020, 'Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice on tuberculosis among teacher trainees of Samtse College of Education, Bhutan ', PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science), vol. 15, no. 11, pp. 1-16.
- Tsheten, T, Wangchuk, S, Wangmo , D et al. 2020, 'COVID-19 Response and Lessons Learned on Dengue Control in Bhutan', Journal of Medical Entomology, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 502-504.
- Dorji, T & Wangdi, K 2020, 'Treatment outcome of tuberculosis patient of Samtse General Hospital, Bhutan', Nepal Journal of Epidemiology , vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 888-896.
- Tsheten, T, Clements , A, Gray, D et al. 2020, 'Spatial and temporal patterns of dengue incidence in Bhutan: a Bayesian analysis', Emerging Microbes and Infections, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 1360-1371.
- Wangdi, K, Canavati, S, Ngo, T et al. 2020, 'Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Malaria in Phu Yen Province, Vietnam, from 2005 to 2016', American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 103, no. 4, pp. 1540-1548.
- Alene, K, Wangdi, K & Clements , A 2020, 'Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tuberculosis Control: An Overview', Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 1-8.
- Wangdi, K, Sarma, H, Leaburi , J et al. 2020, 'Evaluation of the malaria reporting system supported by the District Health Information System 2 in Solomon Islands', Malaria Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 1-14.
- Wangdi, K & Jamtsho, T 2020, 'Prevalence and predisposing factors for self-reported hypertension in Bhutanese adults', Nepal Journal of Epidemiology , vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 1-11.
- Thinkhamrop, K, Khuntikeo, N, Sithithaworn, P et al 2019, 'Repeated praziquantel treatment and Opisthorchis viverrini infection: a population-based cross-sectional study in northeast Thailand', Infectious Diseases of Poverty, vol. 8, no. 18, pp. 1-9.
- Suwannatrai, A, Thinkhamrop, K, Clements, A et al. 2019, 'Bayesian spatial analysis of cholangiocarcinoma in Northeast Thailand', Scientific Reports, vol. 9, no. 0.
- Husnina, Z, Clements, A & Wangdi, K 2019, 'Forest cover and climate as potential drivers for dengue fever in Sumatra and Kalimantan 2006–2016: a spatiotemporal analysis', Tropical Medicine and International Health, vol. 24, no. 7, pp. 888-898.
- Bagheri, N, Konings, P, Wangdi, K et al. 2019, 'Identifying hotspots of type 2 diabetes risk using general practice data and geospatial analysis: an approach to inform policy and practice', Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 43-51.
- Wangdi, K & Jamtsho, T 2019, 'Drug use among Teenagers and Young Adults in Bhutan', Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 535-540.
- Thinkhamrop, K, Khuntikeo, N, Sithithaworn, P et al. 2019, 'Correction to: Repeated praziquantel treatment and Opisthorchis viverrini infection: a population-based crosssectional study in northeast Thailand', Infectious Diseases of Poverty, vol. 8, no. 33, pp. 1-1.
- Wangdi, K & Jamtsho, T 2019, 'Prevalence and Correlates of Current Alcohol Use among Bhutanese Adults: A Nationally Representative Survey Data Analysis', Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 38-45.
- Bannister-Tyrrell, M, Viney, K, Happold, J et al 2019, Health Security: State of the Region 2019 in the Indo Pacific
- Clarke, N, Doi, S, Wangdi, K et al 2019, 'Efficacy of anthelminthic drugs and drug combinations against soil-transmitted helminths: a systematic review and network meta-analysis', Clinical Infectious Diseases, vol. 68, no. 1, pp. 96-105.
- Wangdi, K, Kasturiaratchi, K, Vaz Nery, S et al 2019, 'Diversity of infectious aetiologies of acute undifferentiated febrile illnesses in south and Southeast Asia: A systematic review', BMC Infectious Diseases, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 1-17.
- Wangdi, K, Canavati, S, Ngo, T et al 2018, 'Analysis of clinical malaria disease patterns and trends in Vietnam 2009-2015', Malaria Journal, vol. 17, no. 332, pp. 1-15.
- Wangdi, K & Jamtsho, T 2018, 'Risk factors for self-reported diabetes among Bhutanese adults: A nationally representative survey data analysis', PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science), vol. 13, no. 11, pp. 1-13.
- Bagheri, N, Wangdi, K, Cherbuin, N et al 2018, 'Combining Geospatial Analysis with Dementia Risk Utilising General Practice Data: A Systematic Review', The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 71-77.
- Wangdi, K, Furuya Kanamori, L, Clark, J et al. 2018, 'Comparative effectiveness of malaria prevention measures: A systematic review and network meta-analysis', Parasites and Vectors, vol. 11, pp. 1-13pp.
- Wangdi, K, Clements, A, Du, T et al. 2018, 'Spatial and temporal patterns of dengue infections in Timor-Leste, 2005-2013', Parasites and Vectors, vol. 11, no. 9, pp. 1-9.
- Bagheri, N, Wangdi, K, Cherbuin, N et al 2018, 'General Practice Clinical Data Help Identify Dementia Hotspots: A Novel Geospatial Analysis Approach', Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 125-134.
- Tshokey, T, Adhikari, D, Tshering, T et al 2017, 'Assessing the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Antibiotics Among the General Public Attending the Outpatient Pharmacy Units of Hospitals in Bhutan: A Cross-Sectional Survey', Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, vol. 29, no. 7, pp. 580-588.
- Wangdi, K & Clements, A 2017, 'Spatial and temporal patterns of diarrhoea in Bhutan 2003–2013', BMC Infectious Diseases, vol. 17, no. 507, pp. 1-9 pp.
- Furuya Kanamori, L, Wangdi, K, Yakob, L et al 2017, '25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations and Clostridium difficile Infection: A Meta-Analysis', Journal of Parenteral and enteral nutrition, vol. 41, no. 5, pp. 890-895pp.
- Wangdi, K, Banwell, C, Gatton, M et al. 2016, 'Development and evaluation of a spatial decision support system for malaria elimination in Bhutan', Malaria Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 180-180.
- Wangdi, K, Banwell, C, Gatton, M et al. 2016, 'Malaria burden and costs of intensifi ed control in Bhutan, 2006-14: an observational study and situation analysis', The Lancet Global Health, vol. 4, no. 5, pp. e336-e343.
- Wangdi, K, Gatton, M, Kelly, G et al. 2016, 'Malaria elimination in India and regional implications', The Lancet Infectious Diseases, vol. 16, no. 10, pp. E214-E224.
- Wangdi, K, Gatton, M, Kelly, G et al 2015, 'Cross-Border Malaria: A Major Obstacle for Malaria Elimination', Advances in Parasitology, vol. 89, no. 2015, pp. 79-107.
- Wangdi, K, Gatton, M, Kelly, G et al 2014, 'Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and bed net ownership and use in Bhutan, 2013: a country earmarked for malaria elimination', Malaria Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 352-352.
- Aung, M, Moolphate, S, Paudel, D et al 2013, 'Global evidence directing regional preventive strategies in Southeast Asia for fighting TB/HIV', Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 191-202.
- Wangdi, K & Gurung, M 2012, 'THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TUBERCULOSIS IN PHUENTSHOLING GENERAL HOSPITAL A SIX YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY', BMC Research Notes, vol. 5, pp. 311-311.
- Tenzin, T, Wangdi, K & Ward, M 2012, 'Human and animal rabies prevention and control cost in Bhutan, 2001-2008: The cost-benefit of dog rabies elimination', Vaccine, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 260-270.
- Wangdi, K, Kaewkungwal, J, Singhasivanon, P et al 2011, 'Spatio-temporal patterns of malaria infection in Bhutan: A country embarking on malaria elimination', Malaria Journal, vol. 10, no. 89, pp. 1-8.
Projects and Grants
Grants information is drawn from ARIES. To add or update Projects or Grants information please contact your College Research Office.
- Geospatial applications for the control of Tropical Infectious Diseases in the Asia-Pacific Region (Primary Investigator)
- Eliminating the major Helminth Neglected Tropical Diseases from the Lower Mekong Basin (Secondary Investigator)
- A systematic review of publications to identify the burden and types of disabilities associated with TB disease (Secondary Investigator)
- A report on current risks to health security in the Indo-Pacific region (Secondary Investigator)
- Tropical partnerships to strengthen health systems responses to infectious diseases threats (Secondary Investigator)
- Term 1 - Description of clinical malaria disease patterns and trends in Viet Nam 2009-2013; Term 2 - Clinical Malaria Disease Pattern Analysis and Dissemination of Findings (Secondary Investigator)
