{"title":"When was the last time you cried?","authors":"Mohamed-Syarif Mohamed-Yassin","doi":"10.51866/mol.508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/mol.508","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10726754/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138811008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Should ChatGPT be considered a medical writer?","authors":"Apichai Wattanapisit, Apichat Photia, Sanhapan Wattanapisit","doi":"10.51866/lte.483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/lte.483","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10726750/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138810935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Janting Majorie Ensayan Anak, Whye Lian Cheah, Hazmi Helmy
{"title":"Corrigendum to \"Postpartum health of working mothers: A prospective study\".","authors":"Janting Majorie Ensayan Anak, Whye Lian Cheah, Hazmi Helmy","doi":"10.51866/cor.001","DOIUrl":"10.51866/cor.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10726958/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138810760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Manpower cost for a hypertension health campaign: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Hooi Chin Beh, Ping Foo Wong, Bee Nah Chew, Yook Chin Chia","doi":"10.51866/oa.3l4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.3l4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The overall prevalence of hypertension is high, and many people are unaware of their condition. Screening campaigns can effectively identify this group of patients. The study aimed to determine the cost of manpower for a health campaign for detecting undiagnosed hypertension and the prevalence of hypertension.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted at two health centres. Sociodemographic characteristics, hypertension and treatment statuses were recorded. Blood pressure (BP) was measured by either doctors or nurses using automated BP machines. The cost of manpower was calculated as the average salaries of manpower during the 3-day health campaign divided by the total number of days. The final sum was the cost of detecting undiagnosed hypertension.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 2009 participants median age = 50 (IQR = 18-91) were included in the study. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 41.4% (n=832). Among the patients with hypertension, 49.2% (n=409) were unaware of their hypertension status. Conversely, 21.1% (n=423) were known to have hypertension, among whom 97.4% (n=412) were on medications. Among those who were on medications, 49% (n=202) had good BP control. The average total cost of manpower during the 3-day health campaign was RM 5019.80 (USD 1059). The cost of detecting an individual with elevated BP was RM 12.27 (USD 2.59).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of hypertension and unawareness is high. However, the average cost of manpower to detect an individual with elevated BP is low. Therefore, regular public health campaigns aiming to detect undiagnosed hypertension are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10726959/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138810855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rethinking medical appointments.","authors":"Khaled Moustafa","doi":"10.51866/lte.501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/lte.501","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10726753/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138810799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of the theory of planned behaviour for predicting the determinants of workplace violence reporting behaviour among public hospital healthcare workers in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat, Mohammad Nafis Sahiran","doi":"10.51866/oa.312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.312","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Reporting workplace violence (WPV) is a crucial preventive measure. Given the great impact of WPV on mental health and well-being, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of WPV reporting among healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: A total of 557 public hospital HCWs in Melaka were recruited via probability sampling. A questionnaire guided by the theory of planned behaviour was developed, pre-tested and distributed. Malaysians with a minimum employment period of 12 months who experienced WPV within the same period in the selected public hospitals were eligible for inclusion. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the association between the independent variables and WPV reporting. Results: Psychological violence was the most common WPV (80.3%), with only 177 (31.8%) respondents reporting such. The respondents who had high subjective norm (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=2.160, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.32–3.53) and perceived behavioural control scores (AOR=3.976, 95% CI=2.41–6.55); were clinical (AOR=2.679, 95% CI=1.43–5.02) and non-clinical (AOR=4.271, 95% CI=2.23–8.18) support staff; experienced physical WPV (AOR=13.157, 95% CI=3.83–45.24) and both physical and psychological WPV (AOR=2.029, 95% CI=1.13–3.65); and perceived that WPV was intentional (AOR=11.111, 95% CI=6.50–19.00) were more likely to report WPV. Conclusion: HCWs who experience physical WPV have the highest likelihood to report, followed by those who perceive WPV as intentional. The prevalence of reported WPV among public hospital HCWs is low, potentially underestimating its true occurrence owing to underreporting. Ensuring readily available reporting mechanisms for WPV, especially the psychological type, is crucial for HCWs.","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136157447","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}
{"title":"Changing tide of attire: Reflecting on the choice of clothing in primary care settings","authors":"Prasad Narayanan Haymond","doi":"10.51866/mol.457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/mol.457","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136318912","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}
{"title":"Impacts of accreditation on the performance of primary health care centres: A systematic review","authors":"Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi, Atefeh As’habi, Maryam Nazari, Masoumeh Ebrahimi Tavani, Mehdi Haghi, Farid Gharibi","doi":"10.51866/rv.274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/rv.274","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Evidence on the impacts of accreditation on primary health care (PHC) services is inconsistent. Thus, this study aimed to assess the impacts of accreditation on the performance of PHC centres. Methods: This study systematically reviewed articles published from 2000 to 2019 in the Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Springer, PubMed and ProQuest. The following keywords were used: ((primary care OR primary health care) AND (accreditation) AND (impact OR effect OR output OR outcome OR influence OR result OR consequences)). The database search yielded a total of 41256 articles, among which 30 articles were finally included in the review. Results: Accreditation showed the most positive impacts on the quality, effectiveness, human resource management and strategic management of PHC services. Accreditation also positively affected safety, responsiveness, accessibility, customer satisfaction, documentation, leadership, efficiency and continuity of care. Few negative impacts were noted, including the possibility of accreditation being used as a bureaucratic tool, high cost of acquiring accreditation, difficulties in understanding the accreditation process, high staff turnover rate in accredited PHC centres and weak sustainability of some accreditation programmes. Conclusion: Given its numerous positive impacts, accreditation could be used to effectively improve the performance of PHC centres.","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136318913","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}
Zarizi Ab Rahman, Badrul Isa, Mohd Sazili Shahibi, Muhammad Irsyad Mansor
{"title":"Exploratory factor analysis of items for evaluating healthy lifestyles related to mental health among undergraduate students","authors":"Zarizi Ab Rahman, Badrul Isa, Mohd Sazili Shahibi, Muhammad Irsyad Mansor","doi":"10.51866/oa.448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.448","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: A healthy lifestyle is pivotal for improving mental health. As the concept of a healthy lifestyle is comprehensive, there is a need to prioritise components related to mental health in planning proper mental health interventions. In this regard, physical activity, diet, sleep quality, substance abuse and social support have been identified to enhance mental health. It is necessary to develop a valid scale for assessing healthy lifestyles related to mental health. Thus, this study aimed to adapt and validate an existing scale to evaluate healthy lifestyles related to mental health. Methods: This study included 177 (men: n=73, women: n=104) participants from University Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, Selangor. The data were presented using descriptive statistics and subjected to an exploratory factor analysis. Results: The 22 scale items evaluated were valid and reliable in assessing the five components of healthy lifestyles related to mental health. The total variance explained for measuring the construct was 68.610%. The Cronbach’s alpha value for the five components ranged from 0.784 to 0.903. Conclusion: The adapted scale is acceptable and reliable in evaluating healthy lifestyles related to mental health within the target population. Thus, it can be used to assess significant components of healthy lifestyles to promote mental health. Accordingly, relevant authorities can formulate the best strategies to enhance mental health.","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135514087","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}
Abtin Heidarzadeh, Bita Hedayati, Shadrokh Sirous, Mark K. Huntington, Mehdi Alvandi, Alireza Arabi, Babak Farrokhi, Marzieh Nojomi, Somayeh Noori Hekmat, Roksana Mirkazemi
{"title":"Financial challenges in the family physician programme in Iran: A systematic review of qualitative research","authors":"Abtin Heidarzadeh, Bita Hedayati, Shadrokh Sirous, Mark K. Huntington, Mehdi Alvandi, Alireza Arabi, Babak Farrokhi, Marzieh Nojomi, Somayeh Noori Hekmat, Roksana Mirkazemi","doi":"10.51866/rv.254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51866/rv.254","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The family physician programme (FPP) was implemented nearly two decades ago as a major health reform. Since the health system and FPP function in a rapidly changing social and economic environment, successful expansion of the programme requires a detailed analysis of its multiple major challenges, including the crucial aspect of its funding system. This systematic review aimed to assess the challenges in the FPP relative to its financing. Methods: All published articles related to the FPP in Iran were included in this study. In particular, original qualitative studies published in English or Persian from 2011 to 2021 were included. In January 2022, international credible scholarly databases and Persian databases were searched. All selected articles were carefully studied, and the data were extracted using the sample, phenomenon of interest, design, evaluation and research type technique. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses were used in preparing the study report. Results: Among 491 articles retrieved from the search strategy, 50 met the inclusion criteria after their titles and abstracts were screened. Twenty-nine studies were excluded after their full texts were reviewed. A total of 11 eligible empirical studies were finally included. Based on the results, six broad categories (budget and funding, insurance system, tariffs, payments, accountability and injustice) were identified as financial challenges. Conclusion: This study identified the challenges associated with financing among family physicians, and the results could provide guidance for policy-making in the expansion of the FPP.","PeriodicalId":40017,"journal":{"name":"Malaysian Family Physician","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136254073","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}