- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Physical Activity and Health
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Sleep and related disorders
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Educational Methods and Media Use
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Disaster Response and Management
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
2016-2025
Ministry of Health
2021-2023
University of Michigan
2022-2023
Imperial College London
2022
Ministero della Salute
2022
Research Institute of Health Sciences
2020
Green Cross International
1970
Although books and articles guiding the methods of sample size calculation for prevalence studies are available, we aim to guide, assist report using present calculators.We discuss four parameters (namely level confidence, precision, variability data, anticipated loss) required studies. Choosing correct with proper understanding, reporting issues mainly discussed. We demonstrate use a purposely-designed calculators that users make informed-decision prepare appropriate report.Two can be used...
Abstract Background In keeping with nation-wide efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) transformed fully its pedagogical delivery online mode, where we investigated teaching and learning experiences, physical mental health undergraduate students lecturers during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study on in science faculty using self-developed pretested questionnaire through anonymous data collection method. Results Fifty-six...
Background: Detection and segmentation of brain tumors using MR images are challenging valuable tasks in the medical field. Early diagnosing localizing can save lives provide timely options for physicians to select efficient treatment plans. Deep learning approaches have attracted researchers imaging due their capacity, performance, potential assist accurate diagnosis, prognosis, technologies. Methods procedures: This paper presents a novel framework segmenting 2D deep neural networks (DNN)...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. This review aimed to summarise evidence on key features, usability benefits CVD risk calculators using digital platforms for CVDs prevention management in populations.
Little evidence estimated the exposure of psychosocial work stressors, work-related fatigue, and musculoskeletal disorders for nurses working in South-East Asian region, research on this subject is almost nonexistent Brunei. The main aim our study was to provide a comprehensive exploration estimate variables amongst emergency (ER) critical care (CC) also aims compare whether experiences ER differ from those CC nurses.This cross-sectional implemented departments across Brunei public hospitals...
developing coping strategies to use in stressful situations is an essential nursing skill. Prolonged and constant stress harmful nurses' health leads organisational inefficiency, high staff turnover decreased job satisfaction.to identify determine the relationship between sociodemographic factors.a descriptive cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was undertaken at emergency department critical care units largest referral hospital Brunei.problem-solving positive...
Abstract Objective Brief-COPE inventory is widely used to assess coping; however, validation evidence absent and previous results were inconsistent. This study aimed validate psychometric properties of this ensure culturally appropriate usage. Methods Preliminary on 423 female nurses from the United Arab Emirates. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with maximum likelihood estimation was computed test four different models. Exploratory (EFA) protocol determine underlying domain structure in...
This qualitative exploratory study explored nurses' mental health and coping strategies working with suspected confirmed COVID-19 patients in Brunei Darussalam. Eleven focus group discussions were conducted between October 2020 January 2021, involving 75 participants. Three themes emerged: 'COVID-19 roller-coaster transitional journey' explained the different psychological responses of journey nurses from merely hearing about far to invasion virus community outbreak country; 'Mind my mind...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed worldwide. Active health screening for CRC yielded detection of an increasingly younger adults. However, current machine learning algorithms that are trained using older adults and smaller datasets, may not perform well in practice large populations.To evaluate datasets accounting both from multiple regions diverse sociodemographics.A dataset including 109,343 participants a dietary-based colorectal ase study Canada, India, Italy,...
Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, importance timely and effective assessment mental well-being has increased dramatically. Machine learning (ML) algorithms artificial intelligence (AI) techniques can be harnessed for detection, prognostication prediction negative psychological states.We used data from a large, multi-site cross-sectional survey consisting 17 universities Southeast Asia. This research work models reports on performance various machine algorithms, including...
The effectiveness and efficiency of an educational system are crucial for ensuring quality teaching student success. However, government schools in Punjab, Pakistan face significant challenges due to poor leadership, outdated methods, low staff expectations, which contribute school ineffectiveness. This study investigates the impact these factors, emphasizing mediating role expectations inefficiency. A quantitative research design was employed, collecting data from 385 high teachers across...
The study aimed to identify the degree of practicing organizational justice among elementary school principals in northern region within Green Line light gender, experience, and job title variables. descriptive survey methodology, questionnaire was used for data collection after ensuring its validity reliability, as it applied a simple random sample consisting (401) teachers. results showed that green line medium, absence statistically significant differences due variables gender existence...
To explore and determine relationship between psychosocial factors work-related fatigue among emergency critical care nurses in Brunei.Cross-sectional study conducted on all across Brunei public hospitals from February to April 2016.201 participated the (82% response rate). A total of 36% variance chronic was explained by stress, trust management, decision latitude, self-rated health, work-family conflict. Burnout, commitment workplace, management 30% acute fatigue. Stress, conflict reward...
The prevalence of epidemiological health-risk behaviors and mental well-being in the COVID-19 pandemic, stratified by sociodemographic factors Association South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) university students, were examined research. Data collected March–June 2021 via an online survey from 15,366 students 17 universities seven ASEAN countries. Analyzed data comprised results on physical activity, health-related behaviors, well-being, information. A large proportion consumed sugar-sweetened...
Research studies have demonstrated that nurses face difficulty balancing family roles and responsibilities with work. This study aimed to explore the relationship between work-family conflict health status job satisfaction among nurses.This was a cross-sectional of 426 working in high-dependency general settings large referral hospital Brunei Darussalam.Work-family inversely affects for settings. However, experienced higher albeit better compared nurses. Older, single non-smoker reported...
Volunteering among nursing students has become a valuable resource during an outbreak to help alleviate the strain in staff shortages. However, evidence of willingness volunteer is scarce, particularly Asian countries.To study Bruneian university students' pandemic Brunei.An online cross-sectional was conducted at Universiti Brunei Darussalam from January February 2021. A self-administered questionnaire used measure factors, including motivational barriers, enablers, and level agreement...
Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate health care professionals' perceived organizational support and its effect on their compassion, resilience turnover intention in the United Arab Emirates. Background COVID-19 pandemic exerted unprecedented pressure systems, professionals management systems. Health organizations begin explore roles function relation risks resilience, addition ascertain what level organization they are providing workers. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted with a...