A5069497552- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Public Health and Nutrition
University of Malaya
2015-2024
Airlangga University
2021-2024
Faculty of Public Health
2021
Ministry of Health
2021
Malaysia Theological Seminary
2021
Taylor's University
2021
Tân Tạo University
2020
University Malaya Medical Centre
2013
The University of Sydney
2010-2012
General Department of Preventive Medicine
2012
OBJECTIVES: To determine the association between loss of muscle strength, mass, and quality functional limitation physical disability in older men. DESIGN: Cross‐sectional study men participating Concord Health Ageing Men Project (CHAMP). SETTING: Elderly living a defined geographical region Sydney, Australia. PARTICIPANTS: One thousand seven hundred five community‐dwelling aged 70 who participated baseline assessments CHAMP. MEASUREMENTS: Upper lower extremity strength were measured using...
Dexamethasone can reduce mortality in hospitalised COVID-19 patients needing oxygen and ventilation by 18% 36%, respectively. Here, we estimate the potential number of lives saved life years gained if this treatment were to be rolled out UK globally, as well cost-effectiveness implementing intervention. Assuming SARS-CoV-2 exposure levels 5% 15%, that, for UK, approximately 12,000 (4,250 - 27,000) could between July December 2020. that dexamethasone has a similar effect size settings where...
The prevalence and correlates of physical disability functional limitation among older people have been studied in many developed countries but not a middle income country such as Malaysia. present study investigated the epidemiology Malaysia compares findings to other countries. A population-based cross sectional was conducted Alor Gajah, Malacca. Seven hundred sixty five aged 60 years above underwent tests (Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment Tool). Data were also collected...
Objectives This study aims to describe the prevalence and transitions of frailty among rural-community dwelling older adults in Malaysia analyse factors associated with different states transition. Frailty was conceptualized using modified Fried phenotype from Cardiovascular Health Study. Design is a prospective longitudinal 12-months follow up Malaysia. Setting Kuala Pilah, district Negeri Sembilan, which one fourteen Participants 2,324 community-dwelling Malaysians aged 60 years older....
An early warning system for dengue is meant to predict outbreaks and prevent cases by aiding timely decision making deployment of interventions. However, only a which accepted utilised the public would be sustainable in long run. This study aimed explore perception attitude Malaysian towards system. The sample consisted 847 individuals who were 18 years above living/working Petaling District, an area adjacent Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A questionnaire consisting personal information three...
Patients with COVID-19 usually recover and return to normal health, however some patients may have symptoms that last for weeks or even months after recovery. This persistent state of ill health is known as Long COVID if it continues more than three are not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Covid has been overlooked, especially in the low- middle-income countries. Therefore, we conducted online survey among survivors community explore their symptoms, factors associated how affected...
Abstract The actual prevalence of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) Malaysia is unknown. We aimed to determine the DKD and its associated risk factors among T2D Malaysia. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using year 2022 clinical audit dataset from National Diabetes Registry. defined as albuminuria, a decreased glomerular filtration rate, or both. Among 80,360 patients, 62.2% were female, 68.4% Malay, mean age 61.4 years. A total 56.7% (95%...
Abstract Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most prevalent form of against women globally, leading to various adverse health consequences. Primary healthcare providers (PHCPs) are often first point contact for identifying and managing IPV. However, research on PHCPs’ responses IPV in low- middle-income countries, including Malaysia, remains limited. This study aimed determine perceived preparedness respond its associated factors among PHCPs Malaysia. Methods cross-sectional...
In 2006, an outbreak of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) the Asian genotype affected over 200 people in Bagan Panchor village Malaysia. One year later, a post-outbreak survey was performed to determine attack rate, asymptomatic and post-infection sequelae. Findings were compared with recent CHIKV outbreaks Central/East African genotype. A total 180 residents interviewed for acute symptoms physical quality life depressive symptoms. Sera from 72 tested neutralizing antibodies. The estimated rate...
Objectives To establish the prevalence of voice disorder using Malay-Voice Handicap Index 10 (Malay-VHI-10) and to study determinants, quality life, depression, anxiety stress associated with among secondary school teachers in Peninsular Malaysia. Methods This was divided into two phases. Phase I tested reliability Malay-VHI-10 while II a cross-sectional two-stage sampling. In II, self-administered questionnaire used collect socio-demographic teaching characteristics, scale (Malay version...
The study on Clustering of Lifestyle risk factors and Understanding its association with Stress health wellbeing among school Teachers in Malaysia (CLUSTer) is a prospective cohort which aims to extensively teachers respect clustering lifestyle stress, subsequently, follow-up the population for important outcomes. This being conducted six states within Peninsular Malaysia. From each state, schools from district are randomly selected invited participate study. Once agree participate, all who...
Objective To examine the role of dietary intake and physical activity in muscle strength among adolescents. Design Cross-sectional analysis. Setting The Malaysian Health Adolescents Longitudinal Research Team (MyHeART) study. Participants Fifteen-year-old secondary school children who have given consent participated MyHeART study 2014. Primary outcome measure Muscle was measured relation to (energy macronutrients) by using a hand grip dynamometer. Results Among 1012 participants (395 male;...
Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is among frequently used self-reported physical activity assessment older adults. This study aims to assess validity and reliability of a Malay version this scale (PASE-M). A total 408 community-dwelling adults were enrolled. Concurrent was evaluated by Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients between PASE with psychosocial measures. Test-retest determined intraclass coefficient (ICC). The mean PASE-M scores at baseline follow-up 94.96 (SD...
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...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between pregnancy-induced hypertension and low birth weight. A population-based case control conducted. Antenatal mothers who attended government health centers in district Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia from June 2003 May 2004 were recruited. Cases 312 delivered weight babies, controls normal babies. Face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire review medical records carried out. After controlling for important...
Falls represent major health issues within the older population. In low/middle-income Asian countries, falls in adults remain an area which has yet to be studied detail. Using data from Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR), we have estimated prevalence of among persons urban population, and performed ethnic comparisons falls.Cross-sectional analysis was carried out using first wave MELoR is a longitudinal study.Urban community dwellers middle-income South East country.1565...
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...