Rajini Sooryanarayana

ORCID: 0000-0001-8927-4160
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Research Areas
  • Elder Abuse and Neglect
  • Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Child Abuse and Trauma
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Health and Wellbeing Research
  • Health and Well-being Studies
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
  • Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare

Ministry of Health
2017-2025

National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia
2019

University of Malaya
2013-2018

Globally, diarrhoea is one of the major causes morbidity and mortality among children under than 5 years age. There a scarcity published data on acute gastroenteritis (AGE) prevalence in Malaysia children. This study aims to determine factors associated with aged less Malaysia.Data from National Health Morbidity Survey 2016 conducted by Ministry was analysed. nationwide survey involved 15,188 below five old. The carried out using two-stage stratified sampling design ensure national...

10.1186/s12889-018-6266-z article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2018-12-01

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected healthcare utilisation worldwide, underscoring the importance of monitoring it to indicate whether essential health services were maintained during crises. This study explored how outpatient department (OPD) in public primary care facilities Malaysia by analysing trends and comparing across geographical regions, including urban-rural disparities. Monthly OPD attendance from 1,053 clinics Malaysia, January 1, 2019, June 30, 2021, was analysed....

10.1186/s12939-025-02406-5 article EN cc-by-nc-nd International Journal for Equity in Health 2025-02-13

Background As Malaysia is fast becoming an ageing nation, the health, safety and welfare of elders are major societal concerns. Elder abuse a phenomenon recognised abroad but less so locally. This paper presents baseline findings from Malaysian Mistreatment Project (MAESTRO) study, first community-based study on elder in Malaysia. Design Cross-sectional analysing cohort older adults. Setting Kuala Pilah district, Negeri Sembilan state, Objectives To determine prevalence among community...

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017025 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Open 2017-08-01

To examine the association between elder abuse and poor sleep using a Malay validated version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).This study was divided into two phases. Phase I tested construct validity reliability PSQI. II population-based, cross-sectional with multi-stage cluster sampling method. Home-based interviews were conducted by trained personnel structured questionnaire, to determine exposure outcome.Kuala Pilah, district in Negeri Sembilan which is one fourteen states...

10.1371/journal.pone.0180222 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2017-07-07

Aim Dementia is the major cause of disability among older persons and leading physical psychological sequelae for both person living with dementia (PLwD) their caregivers. The aim this study was to determine prevalence in Malaysia identify factors influencing quality life (QoL) caregivers PLwD. Methods A nationwide survey conducted individuals aged ≥60 years. Cognition assessed Identification Intervention Elderly Africans (IDEA) tool. QoL using Control, Autonomy, Self‐Realization Pleasure...

10.1111/ggi.14031 article EN Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2020-12-01

Background: There is limited evidence on the association of anemia with chronic diseases and disabilities among older persons in Malaysia. We assessed prevalence its associated factors community-dwelling persons. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from nationwide National Health Morbidity Survey 2015 (NHMS 2015) health adults conducted by Institute for Public Health, Institutes A two-stage stratified random-cluster sampling design utilized. Data were collected...

10.3390/ijerph19094983 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2022-04-20

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with bullying victimization from a nationwide school-based survey among 27 458 students aged 13 17 years. The overall of having been bullied in past 30 days was 16.2%; this decreased age. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that most strongly were exposure physical attacks (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.46, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.17-2.79), illicit drug use (aOR 2.44, CI 1.78-3.34), involvement fights...

10.1177/1010539519870665 article EN Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 2019-08-30

Study on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and their prevalence among the older people in Malaysia is limited. We aimed to determine associated with CVD using non-laboratory Framingham Generalized 10-Year score Malaysia. This was a population-based cross-sectional study data of 3,375 participants aged ≥60 years from National Health Morbidity Survey 2015. Sociodemographic, health clinical assessments (anthropometry blood pressure) were included. Complex survey analysis used obtain 95%...

10.1371/journal.pone.0240826 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2020-10-21

Objectives To determine the prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. Design A population-based cross-sectional study. Setting 13 states 3 Federal Territories Participants total of 3966 aged 60 years above were extracted from nationwide National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2018 data set. Primary outcome measures Multimorbidity was defined as co-occurrence at least two known chronic non-communicable diseases same individual....

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052126 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Open 2021-10-01

Frailty and malnutrition commonly co-occur but remains undetected untreated in community settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of co-occurring frailty malnutrition, its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults a rural setting Malaysia. A cross-sectional was conducted aged ≥ 60 residing Kuala Pilah district, Negeri Sembilan, Physical nutritional status were assessed using Fried phenotype Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), respectively. Among 1855 participants,...

10.1177/10105395241238092 article EN Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 2024-03-01

Aim Physical inactivity in older adults is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases, disability and various poor health outcomes. As the aging population rises, prevalence diseases associated with also increases. Regular physical activity important improve overall promote healthy aging. This study aimed determine factors among Malaysia. Methods was based on 3969 Malaysian aged ≥60 years who completed module National Health Morbidity Survey 2018, a population‐based cross‐sectional survey....

10.1111/ggi.13977 article EN Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2020-12-01

Despite being now recognised as a global health concern, there is still an inadequate amount of research into elder mistreatment, especially in low and middle-income regions. The purpose this paper to report on the design methodology population-based cohort study mistreatment among older Malaysian population. aims at gathering data evidence estimate prevalence incidence identify its individual, familial social determinants, quantify consequences.This community-based prospective using...

10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011057 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Open 2016-05-01

Mental health problems are a major public issue, particularly among children. They impair children’s development, academic achievement, and ability to live productive life. The present study aimed determine the prevalence factors associated with mental children aged 5 15 years old in Malaysia. Data from National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015 were analyzed. A validated Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used. overall of Malaysia 11.1%. Multiple logistic regression analysis...

10.3390/children8020119 article EN cc-by Children 2021-02-07

Aim This article describes the methodology of 2018 Malaysian National Health and Morbidity Survey, provides an overview sociodemographic details respondents key findings on health older adults. Methods The survey included 3977 community‐dwelling respondents, aged ≥60 years across Malaysia. Two‐stage stratified random sampling with selection enumeration blocks from both urban rural areas ensured were representative population. Results Complex analyses that various geriatric syndromes,...

10.1111/ggi.14094 article EN Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2020-12-01

Limited evidence on the association of being bullied with depression among adolescents was found in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine and Malaysian school-going adolescents. Data from National Health Morbidity Survey 2017, a cross-sectional conducted March May analyzed using descriptive multiple logistic regression analysis. A validated tool, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21 used categorize those moderate or higher levels depressive symptoms as having depression. total 27 399...

10.1177/1010539519867796 article EN Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 2019-08-12

Our study aims at describing mortality among reported elder abuse experiences in rural Malaysia. This is a population-based cohort with multistage cluster sampling method. Older adults Kuala Pilah (n = 1,927) were interviewed from November 2013 to May 2014. Mortality was traced after 2 years using the National Registration Department database. Overall, 139 (7.2%) respondents died. Fifteen (9.6%) victims died compared 124 (7.0%) not abused. highest financial (13%), followed by psychological...

10.1080/08946566.2016.1260083 article EN Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect 2016-11-14

Aim Falls are a common problem among older people, leading to major morbidity and increased mortality. The study aimed determine the prevalence of falls persons in Malaysia its associated factors. Methods Data were obtained from National Health Morbidity Survey 2018 (NHMS 2018), cross‐sectional using stratified cluster sampling design. Older defined as aged ≥60 years this study. Descriptive logistic regression analyses conducted SPSS version 25.0. Results Overall, 14.1% (95% confidence...

10.1111/ggi.13980 article EN Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2020-12-01

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. Maintaining essential health services, including maternal and child (MCH), while addressing the is an enormous task. This study aimed assess impact of on utilisation MCH services in Malaysian public primary care.A retrospective analysis was conducted using national administrative data from 1124 care clinics. Eight indicators were selected measure service covering antenatal, postnatal, women's health,...

10.1136/bmjgh-2023-013397 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Global Health 2023-11-01

To examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between elder abuse neglect (EAN) chronic pain in rural older Malaysians.Two-year prospective cohort study.Kuala Pilah, a district Negeri Sembilan approximately 100 km from capital city, Kuala Lumpur.Community-dwelling adults aged 60 older. Using multistage cluster sampling strategy, 1,927 respondents were recruited assessed at baseline, of whom 1,189 re-assessed 2 years later.EAN was determined using modified Conflict Tactic...

10.1111/jgs.15370 article EN Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2018-03-30

Aim Quality of life (QoL) among the older persons provides valuable insights into potential modifiable risk factors that affect well‐being in later life. This study aimed to describe QoL and psychosocial Malaysia. Methods We used 19‐item Control, Autonomy, Self‐realization Pleasure scale, a validated instrument measures psychological related persons. Scores range from 0 57, higher scores indicate better QoL. included several as covariates. Analysis complex samples was carried out using Stata...

10.1111/ggi.13961 article EN Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2020-12-01

Aim Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. This study aims to estimate its prevalence and associated factors, using representative national Malaysian data. Methods A nationwide population‐based survey involving 3977 community‐dwelling older persons aged ≥60 years was conducted via face‐to‐face interview, of whom 3466 were eligible for screening locally validated tool. defined as any one occurrence neglect, financial, psychological, physical or sexual perpetrated by someone in...

10.1111/ggi.13989 article EN Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2020-12-01

Various factors contribute to suicidal attempt. This study aims determine the relationship between attempt and its associated among school-going adolescents in Malaysia. Data from National Health Morbidity 2017 survey were analyzed. was implemented as a nationwide school-based targeting 13 17 years old. Descriptive multiple logistic regression analysis done using SPSS version 20. A total of 27 399 participated this survey. The prevalence 6.9% (95% confidence interval = 6.2-7.7). Multivariate...

10.1177/1010539519862161 article EN Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 2019-07-29
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