A5025795299- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cancer survivorship and care
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Family Support in Illness
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
University of Malaya
2016-2025
Fujian Medical University
2020-2025
Korea University
2024-2025
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
2022
Subang Jaya Medical Centre
2022
Taylor's University
2021
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
2021
Creative Research Enterprises (United States)
2021
Ningbo University
2019-2020
Jacobi Medical Center
2020
The development of a vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection is on the way. To prepare for public availability, acceptability hypothetical COVID-19 and willingness to pay (WTP) were assessed provide insights into future demand forecasts pricing considerations.A cross-sectional survey was conducted from 3 12 April 2020. health belief model (HBM) used assess predictors intent receive WTP.A total 1,159 complete responses received. majority reported definite (48.2%), followed by probable (29.8%)...
Background This study attempts to understand coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine demand and hesitancy by assessing the public’s vaccination intention willingness-to-pay (WTP). Confidence in COVID-19 vaccines produced China preference for domestically-made or foreign-made was also investigated. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional, self-administered online survey conducted on 1–19 May 2020. The health belief model (HBM) used as a theoretical framework understanding intent WTP. Results...
Objectives: Sufficient knowledge and positive attitudes are crucial to the prevention of COVID-19. However, there is an insufficiency information with regard these in China, country which novel coronavirus believed have originated. The aim this study was survey knowledge, attitudes, impact anxiety levels Chinese people relation COVID-19 outbreak. Method: A cross-sectional population using online questionnaire undertaken between Jan 24 Feb 24, 2020. participants were residents mainland China...
Since the first nationwide movement control order was implemented on 18 March 2020 in Malaysia to contain coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, what extent uncertainty and continuous containment measures have imposed psychological burdens population is unknown. This study aimed measure level of mental health Malaysian public approximately 2 months after pandemic’s onset. Between 12 May 5 September 2020, an anonymous online survey conducted. The target group included all members aged...
Abstract Background The availability of various types COVID-19 vaccines and diverse characteristics the present a dilemma in vaccination choices, which may result individuals refusing particular vaccine offered, hence presenting threat to immunisation coverage reaching herd immunity. study aimed assess global intention, influencing acceptance desirable choice vaccines. Methods An anonymous cross - sectional survey was conducted between 4 January 5 March 2021 17 countries worldwide....
An extensive amount of information related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was disseminated by mass and social media in China. To date, there is limited evidence on how this infodemic may influence psychobehavioral responses crisis.
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore factors related critical care and medical-surgical nurses' job satisfaction as well dissatisfaction in Iran.Job is an important factor healthcare settings. Strong empirical evidence supports a causal relationship between satisfaction, patient safety quality care.A convenient sample 85 nurses from surgical, medical wards large hospital recruited. Ten focus group discussions using semi-structured interview guide were conducted....
Background Efforts to stamp dengue in many endemic countries has met little success. There is a need re-examine and understand how the public at large view prevention efforts. This study aimed examine demographic factors, theoretical constructs of Health Belief Model knowledge about these influence practice prevention. Methods A national telephone survey was carried out with 2,512 individuals Malaysian aged 18–60 years. Results The majority (73%) had total score 51–100 (of possible 1–100)....
Abstract Background It is hypothesized that anxiety and behavioral responses are intense at the beginning of an epidemic. The objective this study was to investigate symptoms use preventive measures against COVID-19. also compared association between during week immediately preceding those outbreak. Methods A cross-sectional population survey using online questionnaire commenced on 14 February 2020. participants were residents Taiwan ages 20 70 years. 6-item state version State–Trait Anxiety...
This study engaged health professionals in in-depth, semi-structured interviews to explore their opinions concerning the issues surrounding vaccine hesitancy Malaysia and strategies improve vaccination stamp rise of preventable diseases (VPDs). Opinions on how address resurgence VPDs era increasing were obtained. Eight professionals, including geriatricians, pediatricians, microbiologists, public specialists, family medicine specialists interviewed. The influence anti-vaccination propaganda,...
This study aimed to determine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake and willingness receive HPV vaccination among female college students, in China, its associated factors.An online cross-sectional survey of students across the eastern, central, western regions China was undertaken between April September 2019. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) used examine factors with vaccine.Among total 4220 who participated this study, 11.0% reported having been vaccinated...
HPV vaccine hesitancy in Asia is unique compared to Western countries due multidimensional social-cultural norms that influence beliefs regarding vaccination. Reviews on lack of in-depth discussion the traditional and dimensions. This paper puts forward opinions which culture, normative beliefs, religion Asian countries. Issues surrounding among parents, young adult women, men sexual gender minority people were highlighted. The shortage supply would soon be reduced as some are way producing...
This study aims to provide evidence of hesitancy in receiving the COVID-19 booster vaccine and associated factors vaccinated population that have completed a primary vaccination series. An anonymous web-based survey was disseminated Malaysian adults aged ≥18 years via social media platforms. A total 1010 responses were collected, which 43.0% (95%CI 39.9–46.0) declared definite willingness receive booster, 38.2% 35.2–44.3) reported being somewhat willing only 5.7% 4.5–7.4) definitely...
The increasing trend of premarital sexual experience and unintended pregnancies in Malaysia warrants sustained serious attention. sensitivities sex-related issues a Muslim-majority country create various types barriers to reproductive health information, support practices. This study aims gain understanding knowledge, attitudes behaviours young women concerning reproductive, contraception A cross-sectional was performed, using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire carried out among...
Background This qualitative study aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the meaning dengue fever (DF) amongst people living in a endemic region, prevention and treatment-seeking behaviours. The Health Belief Model was used as framework explore understand Methods A total 14 focus group discussions were conducted with 84 Malaysian citizens different socio-demographic backgrounds between 16th December, 2011 12th May, 2012. Results revealed that awareness about DF measures high....
The escalating problem of multiple chronic conditions among older adults in China draws public health attention due to increasing proportion the elderly population. This study sought assess prevalence and factors associated with four diseases Haikou, capital city Hainan Province, China.In this cross-sectional study, 9432 community-dwelling people aged 60 years living rural or urban areas Haikou were investigated. interviews collected self-reported information on presence major diseases, as...
Aims and objectives To investigate the knowledge, attitude, intention practice of nurses towards physical restraint factors influencing these variables. Background A literature review showed a lack studies focused on regarding throughout world. Considering that very little research use has been carried out in Malaysia, assessment nurses’ is necessary before developing minimising programme hospitals. Design cross‐sectional study was used. Methods questionnaire to assess completed by all ( n =...
Study aimed to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhoea, its impact, and treatment-seeking behaviour rural adolescent girls in Malaysia.Large cross-sectional study on 1295 (aged 13-19 years) from 16 public secondary schools districts Kelantan, Malaysia conducted between February 2009 April 2009.Dysmenorrhoea was reported 76.0% participants. Concentration at school (59.9%) participation social events (58.6%) have been most affected. Multivariate analysis shows that being upper level...