INTRODUCTION: Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual dysfunction affecting men globally, often underdiagnosed and under-treated. Its prevalence varies across different sociocultural geographical settings. The objective of this study to determine the PE its associated factors among attending government health clinics in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A six-month cross-sectional was conducted from April 2023 September at twelve clinics. respondents who were selected...

Smartphone addiction is becoming a global concern affecting every part of society, including healthcare professionals. This study aimed to identify the prevalence risk smartphone and its associated factors among medical dental students in public university Malaysia.This cross-sectional was conducted pre-clinical using convenience sampling. Questions regarding sociodemographic profile responses Addiction Scale Short Version (SAS-SV) Depression, Anxiety Stress Score questionnaire (DASS-21)...

Introduction Since the emergence of COVID-19, Malaysian government has made wearing a face mask in public mandatory since August 1, 2020, as an effort by to control transmission COVID-19. However, Malaysians’ willingness wear masks is unknown. Objective Thus, this study aimed evaluate their perception during COVID-19 and its contributing factors. Methodology A total 1024 respondents, aged ≥ 18 years, participated online cross-sectional survey from October 2021 December 2021. The Face Mask...

INTRODUCTION: Patient satisfaction is a key factor in determining any gaps or inadequacies the healthcare provider's services. This study aimed to measure level of patient and its associated factors towards service outpatient clinics Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre (SASMEC), IIUM, Kuantan, Pahang. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total 1050 patients were recruited from internal medicine, paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics gynaecology, orthopaedics, psychiatry between February 2021 2022. questionnaire...

This study aimed to estimate workers' occupational lifetime exposure chrysotile and examine the respiratory symptoms lung cancer risk. A total of 112 workers were interviewed about their histories. Exposure modeling using information on determinants was used emissions. The cumulative then assessed for each worker. Respiratory obtained a validated questionnaire. Lung mortality rate also predicted model. Almost all male young (mean age = 30 years, SD 7). estimated inhalation ranged from 0.0001...

The objectives of occupational health services (OHS) are to create a healthy and safe working environment, prevent work-related diseases, optimise employees' functional capacity promote health. According the literature, global accessibility OHS has not shown much improvement even worsened in certain countries. main challenges come from small medium enterprises (SMEs). To respond these challenges, basic (BOHS) guideline was published under purview World Health Organization International...

Exposure to types of asbestos such as chrysotile and crocidolite increases respiratory disease risks lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis. Nevertheless, products banning in Malaysia is only limited per stated OSHA (Prohibition Use Substance) Order 1999, though other are highly suspected be found asbestos-containing materials (ACM) like brake pads linings. This study ascertains the presence fibres, particularly chrysotile, linings used Malaysia's vehicle heavy sector. Seven different pads;...

Use of pesticides has been linked to neurobehavioral deficits among exposed workers. In Malaysia, organophosphate and pyrethroid are commonly used control mosquito-borne diseases.This study aims assess workers' lifetime occupational pesticide exposure examine the relationship with health.A cross-sectional was conducted on 158 pesticide-exposed 176 non-exposed To collect historical job tasks, a questionnaire an history interview were used. Pesticide measured in subgroup workers via inhalation...

COVID-19 has affected university medical students, resulting in the new norm of learning and practice. Understanding these students’ knowledge, attitude their practice would be essential as they serve future doctor Malaysia. The study attempted to evaluate (KAP) east coast states Peninsular An online multi centre cross-sectional was undertaken among all three public schools region Malaysia, between 8th July 21st 2020. questionnaire consisted sociodemographic data domains which included KAP....

Mortality estimation due to work-related illness has reached up 2.4 million each year. The current coverage of occupational health services (OHS) in Malaysia is still low. Occupational doctors (OHDs) are one the essential personnel ensure proper execution OHS. This study was conducted explore experiences and views OHDs on challenges implementing OHS Malaysia. Four focus group discussions were with (N = 23) from four different states 2016. Another five participated in-depth interviews...

INTRODUCTION: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant issue that should not be ignored in the clinical setting and can negatively affect quality of life patients their partners. This study aims to determine prevalence ED its associated factors among men who visited 12 government health clinics Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between July October 2021, 300 males aged 18 60 participated this cross-sectional at Kuantan. Information on demographic data, medical history,...