Background Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, characterized by hyperglycemic state of the body. A silent killer, which can take lives victims if undiagnosed at earliest stage. Prediabetes has become an important health concern across countries due to its huge potential for development diabetes and other complications. The objectives this study were determine prevalence prediabetes associated factors among rural fishing communities in Penang, Malaysia. Methods cross-sectional was conducted...

Improvement in medical management has enabled transfusion dependent thalassaemia (TDT) patients to survive beyond childhood, building families, and contributing the labour force society. Knowledge about their adult life would provide guidance on how support needs. This study aims explore general well-being of adults with TDT, employment status challenges.This recruited 450 people aged 18 above, both genders through all regional Thalassaemia societies Malaysia from two participating...

Abstract Background Ethnic Chinese mothers in Malaysia adhere to 30 days of traditional postpartum practices (the “confinement period”) aimed at recuperation after delivery. Recently there has been an emergence confinement centres (CCs) where stay and receive care. have low breastfeeding rates. There are concerns that CCs could contribute this but no data exists. We described mothers’ experiences identified areas for potential improvement support. Methods intending breastfeed their healthy...

BackgroundLeptospirosis is a neglected zoonotic disease and often under-reported. Municipal waste collectors, engaging mainly migrant labour are at risk to leptospirosis due their nature of work. The present study aimed determine the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) multinational municipal collectors towards prevention leptospirosis, further identify factors associated with KAP.MethodsA cross-sectional was conducted using face-to-face interview among 184 collectors. They completed...

We investigated the prevalence of non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) with "reduced susceptibility to ciprofloxacin" (RS-Cip) (minimum inhibitory concentration [MIC], 0.12-1.0 μg/mL) as well their resistance genes in 75 NTS isolates (53 from stool, 21 blood, and 1 urine) patients at a tertiary care Malaysian hospital between January December 2009. RS-Cip was detected 24/75 (32.0%) isolates. Using ciprofloxacin MIC interpretive criteria for Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute 2013 guidelines,...

Lifestyle-induced nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a serious but preventable risk factor. This study serves to develop and validate questionnaire that aims predict the health behavioural intention on smoking cessation in Sarawak, Malaysia using Health Belief Model (HBM).A cross-sectional study.Urban suburban areas Malaysia.The preliminary items of instrument were developed after extensive literature review. The was translated into Malay language forward-backwards method before commencing with...

The prevalence of ceftriaxone resistance and the associated genes encoding extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) was determined in 149 non-duplicate non-typhoidal Salmonella isolated 2008–2009 from patients a tertiary care hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. rate to 2.7% (2/74) 2008, 4.0% (3/75) 2009, 3.4% (5/149) overall. CTX-M ESBL were detected 2 5 ceftriaxone-resistant isolates. resistance, although low, is concern because it limits therapeutic options. Continued surveillance important...

Learning styles varies from one student to another, influenced by various factors. The study aims determine the student’s preferred learning in subject of Public Health Medicine and provide input curriculum designers reduce mismatch between teaching methods subject. A cross-sectional was conducted among undergraduate medical students at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC). structured questionnaire used collect data on socio-demographic factors Index Styles (ILS) measure different...

Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes significant social, communication and behavioural challenges. The Modified Checklist for in Toddlers (M-CHAT) parent-administered screening questionnaire ASD used at 18 36 months of age. This study aimed to determine the outcomes children who failed M-CHAT during routine health maternal child clinics northeast district, Penang prevalence among those with final diagnosis. Methods: retrospective cohort was...

Many smokers have undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and yet screening for COPD is not recommended. Smokers who know that they airflow limitation are more likely to quit smoking. This study aims identify the prevalence predictors of among in primary care.Current ≥ 40 years old were asymptomatic clinic attendees a care setting recruited consecutively two months. We used two-step strategy. Step 1: participants filled questionnaire. 2: Assessment using pocket spirometer....

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis C infection and level knowledge, attitude practice regarding prevention among municipal waste collectors in Penang Island, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted a convenient sample 184 adult male Island from January May 2018. Respondents’ blood samples were obtained evaluated for antibodies virus (anti-HCV), questionnaires administered them collect information on sociodemographic variables prevention. The...

Abstract Background Ethnic Chinese mothers in Malaysia adhere to 30 days of traditional post-partum practices (the “confinement period”) aimed at recuperation after delivery. Recently there has been an emergence confinement centres (CCs) where stay and receive care. have low breastfeeding rates. There are concerns that CCs could contribute this but no data exists. We described mother’s experience identify areas for potential improvement support. Methods intending breastfeed their healthy...

While there are many risks that increase an individuals’ exposure to infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B, occupational increases one’s risk acquire infections.  The objective of this study was determine the prevalence B among municipal solid waste collectors and their knowledge, attitude practice towards prevention B. An analytical cross-sectional carried out in Penang Island from November 2017 Mei 2018.  inclusion criteria were who have been working...

Abstract Background Ethnic Chinese mothers in Malaysia adhere to 30 days of traditional post-partum practices (the “confinement period”) aimed at recuperation after delivery. Recently there has been an emergence confinement centres (CCs), where stay and receive care. have low breastfeeding rates. There are concerns that CCs could contribute this but no data exists. We describe mother’s experience identify areas for potential improvement support. Methods intending breastfeed their healthy...

Abstract Background Ethnic Chinese mothers in Malaysia adhere to 30 days of traditional post-partum practices (the “confinement period”) aimed at recuperation after delivery. Recently there has been an emergence confinement centres(CCs) where stay and receive care. have low breastfeeding rates. There are concerns that CCs could contribute this but no data exists. We described mother’s experience identify areas for potential improvement support. Methods intending breastfeed their healthy...

Abstract Background Ethnic Chinese mothers in Malaysia adhere to 30 days of traditional postpartum practices (the “confinement period”) aimed at recuperation after delivery. Recently there has been an emergence confinement centres (CCs) where stay and receive care. have low breastfeeding rates. There are concerns that CCs could contribute this but no data exists. We described mother’s experience identify areas for potential improvement support. Methods intending breastfeed their healthy...

Abstract Background Improvement in medical management has enabled transfusion dependent thalassaemia (TDT) patients to survive beyond childhood, building families, and contributing the labour force society. Knowledge about their adult life would provide guidance on how support needs. This study aims explore general well-being of adults with TDT, employment status challenges. Methods We contacted all regional Thalassaemia societies Malaysia invite TDT members aged 18 or over participate....