Objectives Occupational factors, particularly night-shift work, are attracting growing interest as a possible determinant of metabolic syndrome (MetS). This study aimed to determine the association between work and MetS, assess whether sleep quality is mediating factor. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted among Malaysian manufacturing workers, aged 40–65 years old. They completed self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographics, lifestyle family history, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality...

Abstract Background Most studies in advanced care settings reported that the increasing workload increases work-life imbalance and harms mental health of workers. The COVID-19 Pandemic's tracing, testing, treatment, mass vaccination also have multiplied primary healthcare workers' workload. Nevertheless, on workers are scarce. This study aimed to investigate how COVID-19-related balance impact stress third years pandemic. Methods was a cross-sectional, web-based survey conducted Kediri...

Night-shift work may adversely affect health. This study aimed to determine the impact of night-shift on health-related quality life (HRQoL), and assess whether sleep was a mediating factor.A cross-sectional study.11 manufacturing factories in Malaysia.177 workers aged 40-65 years old were compared with 317 non-night-shift workers.Participants completed self-administered questionnaire socio-demographics lifestyle factors, 12-item Short Form Health Survey V.2 (SF-12v2) Pittsburgh Sleep...

Low back pain (LBP) is a commonly encountered medical disorder in Malaysia's primary care setting, though establishing direct connection between LBP and the workplace environment adults challenging. This case presents clinic nurse who developed due to prolapsed intervertebral disc her clinical management from an Occupational Health Doctor perspective. Her occupational involved walk-through survey at urban hospital, which identified bone marrow aspiration as most physically demanding task....

<title>Abstract</title> Low- and middle-income countries in Asia are experiencing a rapidly increasing prevalence of hypertension, yet they have some the lowest rates hypertension detection, treatment, control world. Thus, implementation effective evidence-based interventions for is urgently needed. Focusing on four Asian – Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal this perspective article aims to: 1) Review evidence effectiveness community health worker (CHW)-led control, 2) Highlight key components...

Background Post Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS), a complex and poorly understood condition characterised by persistent symptoms following the acute phase of COVID-19 infection, has emerged as significant global health concern. Healthcare workers who had been at forefront pandemic response are heightened risk contracting virus subsequently developing PACS. Therefore, we aim to determine prevalence factors for PACS among healthcare infected with COVID-19. Methods A cross-sectional study was...

Facial anthropometric data is important for the design of respirators. Two-dimensional (2D) photogrammetry has replaced direct method, but reliability and accuracy 2D not been quantified. This study aimed to assess inter-rater examine with measurement. A cross-sectional study. Malaysia. subset 96 participants aged 18 above. Ten facial dimensions were measured using measurement photogrammetry. An assessment was performed intra-class correlation (ICC) images. In addition, ICC Bland-Altman...

The COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in 2019 has inflicted numerous clinical and public health challenges worldwide. It was declared a emergency by the World Health Organization activated response teams at almost all Malaysian healthcare facilities. Upon activation of National Crisis Preparedness Response Center January 2020, Institutes Malaysia established operation room facility level to address rise infection cases each day. committee formed workforce mobilization team for an effective...

Background Existing anthropometric studies for respirator designs are based on the head and facial dimensions of Americans Chinese nationals, with no multi-ethnic countries like Malaysia. This study aimed to create morphological database Malaysia, specifically identify differences between genders, ethnicities, birthplaces, as well predictors dimensions. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting Participants nation-wide using a complex survey design two stage-stratified random sampling was...

Background School teachers may have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), potentially affecting their work productivity. However, limited data exists on the impact CVD teachers’ productivity in Malaysia. Our objectives were to assess loss (absenteeism and presenteeism) as well determine associated annual monetary among school who experienced incident Peninsular Methods We adopted a nested case-control design within cohort teachers. Working from six states Malaysia, had before...

Introduction Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) continues to be a significant public health issue globally, with Malaysia being no exception. In Malaysia, the majority of NIHL cases are reported from manufacturing sector, Selangor among states highest number confirmed cases. This study aimed assess prevalence and factors associated occupational palm oil mill workers in Selangor, Malaysia. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted analyze data collection form, noise risk assessment...

Introduction Healthcare workers (HCWs) have been continually exposed to patients with COVID-19 and are at higher risk of contracting the disease. Their psychological health is important for overall wellbeing productivity, which could lead a reduction in human errors during pandemic crisis. This study aimed measure level concerns, work practices, adequacy preventive measures among HCWs, impacts on their life work, including mental status second wave Malaysia. Methods An online questionnaire...

This single-center study aimed to explore the factors associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission in a hospital. All laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases among health care workers (HCWs) tertiary hospital Malaysia were analyzed cross-sectionally from January 25, 2020, September 10, 2021. A total of 897 HCWs had infection during period. Around 37.4% suspected acquire workplace. Factors lower odds workplace being females, ≥30 years old, fully vaccinated, and working as clinical...

This study examined the association of various brands NIOSH-certified N95 filtering face-piece respirators (FFR) fit with facial dimensions and gender. One hundred thirty-five participants (77 females 58 males) were recruited from previous anthropometry among Malaysians in 2020. Quantitative respirator testing six FFR performed using TSI Portacount Pro+ 8038 which comprised four exercises (bending over, talking, up-down head movement, side to movement). An overall factor (FF) ≥ 100 was...

Abstract Background The existing respiratory fit test panels (RFTPs) are based on Bivariate and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) which utilise American Chinese head facial dimensions. As RFTPs local anthropometric data for Malaysia not available, this study was conducted with the aim to develop new using Malaysian data. Methodology A cross-sectional across among 3,324 participants of National Health Morbidity Survey 2020 aged 18 above. Ten dimensions were measured. Face length face width...

Abstract The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had profound global implications, with healthcare workers (HCWs) on frontlines, especially those hospitals, facing significant challenges. At Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), we recognized crucial importance protecting HCWs’ well-being and addressing their mental health amidst this crisis. Throughout various phases pandemic, HCWs encountered diverse issues. Initially, they grappled anxiety fear, fueled by scarcity knowledge...

Background Malaysia has been one of the most prominent destination countries for medical tourism. The industry received significant government support to create a conducive environment its growth, such as provision an investment tax allowance facilities participating in tourism and establishment Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) coordinate collaboration between various stakeholders promote activities at international level facilitate inbound tourists. MHTC facilitates stakeholders. In...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) caused substantial morbidity among occupationally active populations. However, data regarding the longitudinal burden of CVD were limited, particularly school teachers. The objectives our study to estimate incidence rate and determine its predictors teachers in Peninsular Malaysia through a prospective cohort study. We followed 14,046 eligible recruited between 2013 2014 until 31st December 2021. accessed three computerised, country-level registries incident...

To assess and compare the work performance loss (absenteeism presenteeism) estimated annual monetary among healthcare workers with without Long COVID.

The government has rapidly promoted the privatisation of healthcare to improve systemic performance, based on theory that markets efficiency. This study aims measure efficiency private hospitals following their expansion and venture into medical tourism industry through extensive governmental support. Inpatient utilisation 101 private, non-specialised in Malaysia 2014 2018 from Health Informatics Centre, Ministry database was studied using paired samples t-test, analysis variance (ANOVA),...

Abstract Background: The existing respiratory fits test panels (RFTPs) are based on Bivariate and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) which utilise American Chinese head facial dimensions. As RFTPs local anthropometric data for Malaysia not available, this study was conducted with the aim to develop new using Malaysian data. Methodology: A cross-sectional across among 3,324 participants of National Health Morbidity Survey 2020 aged 18 above. Ten dimensions were measured. Face length face...

Introduction Noise-related hearing disorder (NRHD) is the second most common sensorineural loss, right after age-related loss (presbycusis). It highest reported occupational disease and a major compensable hazard in Malaysia. With increase dengue cases, need for vector control workers to spread of at expense being exposed noisy fogging machines critical. Methods This was cross-sectional study conducted by local authority Kuala Lumpur. Participants were categorised as either who directly...