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FIRST REPORT ON GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITE (GIP) INFECTION AMONG GERIATRIC COMMUNITY WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA 马来西亚雪兰莪州认知障碍老年社区胃肠道寄生虫(gip)感染首例报告

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1588

Nur Zaidatul, Akmaliah Zamari, Nabila F Rosli, N. Nadiah, T. Pin, Siti Nursheena, M. Zain, F. Davamani, M. Nisha

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DISABLED BUT DETERMINED: CHALLENGES FACED BY ENTREPRENEURS IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 残疾但坚定:2019冠状病毒病大流行期间马来西亚雪兰莪州企业家面临的挑战

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1518

Mohamad Naqiuddin Md Mansor, R. Tasnim, R. Alias, Abdullah Muaz Mohd Norman, Razif Dasiman

{"title":"DISABLED BUT DETERMINED: CHALLENGES FACED BY ENTREPRENEURS IN SELANGOR, MALAYSIA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC","authors":"Mohamad Naqiuddin Md Mansor, R. Tasnim, R. Alias, Abdullah Muaz Mohd Norman, Razif Dasiman","doi":"10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1518","url":null,"abstract":"The year 2020 was a challenging year for the world and Malaysia particularly, as the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic became a health crisis that resulted in extreme measures to curb the spread of the virus. This study examined the challenges faced by disabled entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty of 51 disabled entrepreneurs who have successfully participated in the Selangor Youth Community Leadership Entrepreneurship Acceleration and Development (SAY LEAD) program with different types of disabilities, ages, marital statuses, educational levels, and types of business were recruited using purposive sampling. The inclusion criteria included being registered as a person with disability with the Malaysia Department of Social Welfare, was born in Selangor or currently living in Selangor for at least five years, aged from 18 to 40 years old, and applied for SAY LEAD program. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews enabling the interviewee to share personal experiences and perceptions on challenges in managing their business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of participants were male (80%, n=16), aged between 31 and 35 years old (35%, n=7), single (65%, n=13), and physically disabled (60%, n=12). The transcripts of the interviews were subjected to thematic analysis. The emerging themes were that disabled entrepreneurs were restricted in their physical movement during Movement Control Order (MCO), have financial problems, and have health risks that needed them to reconcile between business and family commitments. The study suggests that the use of technology in doing business, attending online seminars and classes during the pandemic, and getting financial support from the government are the coping strategies to overcome the challenges faced by disabled entrepreneurs.","PeriodicalId":38537,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87123123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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AN ANALYSIS OF UNDERTRIAGE AT HOSPITAL SULTAN ABDUL HALIM, SUNGAI PETANI, KEDAH, MALAYSIA

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1685

Qayyim Abd Halim, Normalinda Yaacob, Mashitah Mohamed Ismail, Mohd Hashairi Fauzi, Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin, Afifah Sjamun Sjahid, Mimi Azliha Abu Bakar

{"title":"AN ANALYSIS OF UNDERTRIAGE AT HOSPITAL SULTAN ABDUL HALIM, SUNGAI PETANI, KEDAH, MALAYSIA","authors":"Qayyim Abd Halim, Normalinda Yaacob, Mashitah Mohamed Ismail, Mohd Hashairi Fauzi, Kamarul Aryffin Baharuddin, Afifah Sjamun Sjahid, Mimi Azliha Abu Bakar","doi":"10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1685","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000Undertriage may lead to serious outcomes such as mortality, morbidity, and medical litigations. This study aimed to determine the rate, outcomes, and predictive factors of undertriage among red zone patients at Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah. A retrospective study was conducted from January 2018 until December 2019 involving 393 patients, with 131 and 262 patients categorized as undertriaged and appropriately triaged, respectively. Undertriage patients were identified as patients who fulfilled the red zone category based on the Malaysian Triage Category but were mistriaged to green. The numerator was the number of red zone patients who were mistriaged to green, and the denominator consisted of all red zone patients. Patient characteristics (demography, comorbidities, chief complaints, vital signs, Glasgow Coma Scale), environmental factors (working shift, weekend, public holiday), and staff factors (paramedic and nurses’ working experience) were obtained from electronic medical records and proforma forms. Logistic regression was employed to analyse the data. The rate of undertriage was 1.2% (131/10,867 cases), slightly higher than the 0.5% set by the Health Ministry of Malaysia. The predictors of undertriage were comorbidity of asthma (AOR= 3.791; p=0.008), Glasgow Coma Scale (AOR=2.110; p=0.002), and patients with specific chief complaints of cardiovascular (AOR=0.189; p value <0.001), respiratory (AOR = 0.262; p value<0.0001), neurological (AOR = 0.081; p value<0.0001) and trauma (AOR = 0.129; p value<0.0001). Asthmatic and higher GCS patients were more likely to be undertriaged, while patients with specific chief complaints were less likely to be undertriaged. \u0000 \u0000 \u0000","PeriodicalId":38537,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87226520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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HEALTH PROTOCOL MANAGEMENT ON MOSQUE RELIGIOUS PRACTICE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN YOGYAKARTA 2019冠状病毒病大流行期间日惹清真寺宗教活动的卫生议定书管理

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1650

Mamnuah, Nur Faidati, Noorwahyu Trihidayati

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TURKISH COMMUNITY’S VACCINE HESITANCY: A COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH 土耳其社区的疫苗犹豫:一项基于社区的研究

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1935

M. Özen, Aydan Yüceler, Alabed Ali, A. Alabed, Melek Yağcı, Özen

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THE MORAL IDENTITY OF YOUTH WHO DO NOT SMOKE: INTERNALIZATION PREDICTS THEIR PREFERENCE TOWARDS SMOKING AND NON-SMOKING BEHAVIOUR 不吸烟青年的道德认同:内化预测了他们对吸烟和非吸烟行为的偏好

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1360

N. Yusoff, Muaz Haqim Shaharum, Azwa Abdul Aziz, Hue San Kuay, Sabarisah Hashim, R. Ahmad

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INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEXTING BEHAVIOR AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 与年轻人发色情短信行为相关的内在和外在因素:一项系统综述

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1485

Norain Mansor, Norliza Ahmad, Nor Afiah Mohd. Zulkefli

{"title":"INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEXTING BEHAVIOR AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW","authors":"Norain Mansor, Norliza Ahmad, Nor Afiah Mohd. Zulkefli","doi":"10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1485","url":null,"abstract":"Sexting refers to the sharing of sexually explicit digital messages via online platform. This behavior is becoming more prevalent among young people and has been linked to a number of detrimental effects. The current systematic review has aimed to examine the significant intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with sexting behavior among youths. The relevant studies were found via six electronic databases and the eligible studies include studies that measured intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with sexting behavior as dependent variables among the mean age group 10 to 24 years old, and cross-sectional, cohort, or case-control studies that reported the odds ratio (OR) or relative risk (RR) value and significant p-value or 95% CI. A total of 14 articles that were produced between years 2014 to 2020 were included in the qualitative synthesis. From these 14 studies, the reported significant factors associated with sexting were age, puberty, sex, sexual orientation, personal characteristics, psychosocial factors, peers, family, relationship status, sexual activity, internet use, and online-related activities. Perception of popular peer’s sexting behavior and female sex were the reported intrinsic factors with the highest odds ratio (OR) value. Participation in risky online activities and a history of sexual activity were reported to have the highest OR value among other extrinsic factors. In contrast to prior reviews on sexting that have mostly focused on the association of sexting with sexual risk behavior and mental health, this review has closely examined both individual and extrinsic factors related with sexting behavior, particularly among youths. The findings from this review can assist in the development of more comprehensive health education and behavioral intervention on sexting behavior among youths, such as using peer-based intervention and limiting the duration of internet use.","PeriodicalId":38537,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72939228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG PATIENTS IN THE MAIN COVID-19 HOSPITALS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA 马来西亚半岛主要COVID-19医院患者抑郁症和自杀意念患病率

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1628

Mohd Shaiful Azlan Bin Kassim, Noor Ani Ahmad, Umi Adzlin Silim, M. N. Abdullah, N. Harun, S. Dollah, Norhafizah Sahril, Muhammad Solihin Rezali, Chan Ying Ying, N. Redzuan, A. M. Salleh, Hariani Ishak, S. Aziz, Chin Loi Fei, Lee Chung Wah, Nor Shahida AB RAHMAN, Marini Namal, Suhaila Mohd Som, Fabian Sunil Dass, Cik Norhameza Ahmad Badruddin, N. Ibrahim

{"title":"PREVALENCE OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG PATIENTS IN THE MAIN COVID-19 HOSPITALS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA","authors":"Mohd Shaiful Azlan Bin Kassim, Noor Ani Ahmad, Umi Adzlin Silim, M. N. Abdullah, N. Harun, S. Dollah, Norhafizah Sahril, Muhammad Solihin Rezali, Chan Ying Ying, N. Redzuan, A. M. Salleh, Hariani Ishak, S. Aziz, Chin Loi Fei, Lee Chung Wah, Nor Shahida AB RAHMAN, Marini Namal, Suhaila Mohd Som, Fabian Sunil Dass, Cik Norhameza Ahmad Badruddin, N. Ibrahim","doi":"10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1628","url":null,"abstract":"The outbreak of pandemic disease is catastrophic and caused negative psychological effects among patients, healthcare workers and their surroundings. This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression and suicidal ideation among stable hospitalized COVID-19 patients. This is a cross-sectional study with web-based online survey involving 401 stable hospitalized COVID-19 patients aged 18 years above who were selected via quota sampling technique. The questionnaire consists of socio-demographic profile, Patient Health Questionnaire 9 items (PHQ-9) and Brief COPE (Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced). The identified probable cases of depression and suicidal ideation were subsequently referred to psychiatrists. The prevalence of depression and suicidal ideation were 7.5% and 4.0% respectively. The prediction model revealed that females [aOR=5.29 (95% CI: 1.34, 20.80)], age 35-49 years old [aOR=7.47 (95% CI: 1.78, 31.30)], adopting behavioral disengagement [aOR=1.94 (95% CI: 1.31, 2.87)] and self-blame [(aOR = 1.74, 95% CI: 1.31, 2.30)] as coping strategies, were significant predictors of depression. The findings estimate mental health burden among COVID-19 patients in Malaysia. The establishment of continuous mental health surveillance is essential in managing cases of depression and suicidal ideation.","PeriodicalId":38537,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86401057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS EXPOSURE AND RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AMONG BUS DRIVERS IN A MALAYSIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY 马来西亚一所公立大学巴士司机室内空气污染物暴露与呼吸道症状的关系

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1853

Muhammad Haikal Khairi Anuar, J. Jalaludin, N. Suhaimi

{"title":"RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS EXPOSURE AND RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AMONG BUS DRIVERS IN A MALAYSIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY","authors":"Muhammad Haikal Khairi Anuar, J. Jalaludin, N. Suhaimi","doi":"10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1853","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37268/mjphm/vol.23/no.1/art.1853","url":null,"abstract":"Bus drivers are continuously exposed to air pollutants such as particulate matter while working; hence, they have a high risk for respiratory diseases. This study aimed to investigate the associations of exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) inside campus transit buses with respiratory symptoms among bus drivers. A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted among 38 bus drivers as the exposed group and 38 office workers as the comparative group at a Malaysian public university. Indoor air monitoring was performed for 8 hours using SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitor, DustTrak II Aerosol Monitor, and Air Quality Monitor, while background information and self-reported respiratory symptoms were obtained using an adapted American Thoracic Society (ATS-DLD-78-A) questionnaire. Air pollutants (PM2.5, PM10 and NO2) exposure between both groups was significantly different at p<0.05. The exposed group had higher odds of getting cough (OR=2.5), chronic cough (OR=2.2) and chronic phlegm (OR=4.6) than the comparative group. Moreover, there were significant associations between PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations with cough (OR=2.2), chronic cough (OR=2.2), and chronic phlegm (OR=2.2). Meanwhile, only cough was significantly associated with NO2 (OR=2.4). Multiple logistic regression showed that the main predictor for cough was PM2.5 (OR=3.2), for chronic cough was PM10 (OR=5.0), and for chronic phlegm was work duration (OR=1.3). In short, the exposed group was exposed to higher concentrations of air pollutants than the comparative group, leading to a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms among the bus drivers. These findings provide important evidence for future programs to improve the air quality in buses. It is recommended that the indoor air quality inside the bus should be monitored periodically to ensure the drivers and the passengers are not exposed to air pollutants above the permissible limit.","PeriodicalId":38537,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80027782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A REVIEW OF EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MOBILE HEALTH APPLICATIONS IN IMPROVING THE CLINICAL OUTCOMES AND SUPPORTING THE SELF-MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS 移动医疗应用程序在改善2型糖尿病患者临床结果和支持自我管理方面有效性的证据综述

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.37268/mjphm/vol.22/no.3/art.1109

S. Saidi, Nur Azimah Abdul Halim, N. Hassan

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