Even after completion of conventional treatment, breast cancer survivors continue to exhibit a variety psychological and physical symptoms, affecting their quality life. The study aimed investigate the relationship between socio-demography, medical characteristics health-related life (HR-QOL) sample in Malaysia.This pilot cross-sectional survey was conducted among (n=40) who were members Breast Cancer Support Group Centre Johor Bahru. A validated self-administered questionnaire used identify...

Abstract Background The Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) is a useful means of generating meaningful feedback. OSCE feedback may be in various forms (written, face to and audio or video recordings). Studies on are uncommon, especially involving Asian medical students. Methods We compared two methods delivered fourth year students Malaysia: (i) Face (FTF) immediate (semester one) (ii) Individualised enhanced written (EW) containing detailed scores each domain, examiners’ free text...

Abstract Background Small for gestational age (SGA) and large (LGA) are designations given to neonates based solely on birthweight, with no distinction made maternal height. However, there is a possibility that height significantly correlated neonatal if so, SGA LGA cutoffs specific may be more precise useful tool clinicians. To explore this possibility, we analyzed the association between ethnicity neonate birthweight in women low‐risk, 37‐ 40‐week gestation, singleton pregnancies who gave...

The study addressed a significant gap in the profiling and understanding of gut microbiota's influence on Malaysian Malay women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This prospective cohort aimed to explore intricate relationship between microbiota, dietary choices, lifestyle factors among women, both without GDM. research specifically focused participants during second (T0) third (T1) trimesters pregnancy Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In Part 1 study, diverse pool pregnant at T0 was...

Background: There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness multifaceted group-based interventions to improve psychological well-being and health-related quality life (HRQOL) breast cancer (BCa) survivors in Malaysia. This study aimed at assessing such intervention program among BCa survivors. Materials Methods: was with pre- post-test design, carried out (n=37) who were members Breast Cancer Support Group Centre, Johor Bahru. A validated self-administered questionnaire used assess impact...

ABSTRACTDespite the importance of sexual well-being in overall health, health providers do not communicate with their patients about sufficiently and highlight discomfort topic as one key barrier. This study tested effectiveness a brief reflective workshop an online intervention to increase comfort communication. Participants were students enrolled on undergraduate medical programme at private university Malaysia who randomly allocated that focused either communication (intervention, n = 48)...

Introduction: Good control of glycaemia negates potential maternal and fetal complications. A diet suitable for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a first line approach. However, little said about exercise in pregnancy that will potentially help glycaemia. This pilot study seeks to understand the perceived barriers GDM. Materials Methods: crosssectional recruited patients GDM on at antenatal clinic Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru, Malaysia between October 2017 January...

Ectopic pregnancies (EPs) are potentially fatal if not recognized early. Evidence of an association with chlamydial infection in South East Asia is lacking. This case-control study aims to (i) compare women EP who delivered a full-term pregnancy, (ii) investigate classical factors associated EP, and (iii) rupture status EP. Seventy-two confirmed diagnosis sixty-nine pregnancy tertiary hospital Malaysia were recruited from November 2019 January 2022. Demographic relevant clinical data...

Abstract Background: The Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) is a useful means of generating meaningful feedback. OSCE feedback may be in various forms (written, face to and audio or video recordings). Studies on are uncommon, especially involving Asian medical students. Methods: We compared two methods delivered fourth year students Malaysia: (i) Face (FTF) immediate (semester one) (ii) Individualised enhanced written (EW) containing detailed scores each domain, examiners’ free text...

The South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education (SEAJME) is the culmination SEARAME's vision to bring together medical educationists in region promote collaborative efforts toward uplifting standards education and beyond through dissemination knowledge. This journal will be ideal platform disseminate research findings stimulate discussion among experts field. Open access policy facilitate this ideal.From November 2019, indexed EuroPub

Abstract Background The Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) is a useful means of generating meaningful feedback. OSCE feedback may be in various forms (written, face to and audio or video recordings). Studies on are uncommon, especially involving Asian medical students. Methods We compared two methods delivered fourth year students Malaysia: (i) Face (FTF) immediate (semester one) (ii) Individualised enhanced written (EW) containing detailed scores each domain, examiners’ free text...

Introduction
 Male medical students globally have difficulty in obtaining consent to perform pelvic examination. We sought identify independent factors influencing women consenting male performing general and examination under supervision.
 Methods
 This cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary hospital public health care centre Johor Bahru, Malaysia recruited 369 above 18 years old who had sexual intercourse before no prior hysterectomy. A validated self-administered...

Objective: To evaluate the association between maternal obesity and risk of selected foetal abnormalities (neural tube defects orofacial clefts) in Malaysia. Materials Methods: We conducted a single-centre retrospective observational study on all women who delivered at Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru, Malaysia from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2018. The presence neural (NTD) clefts (OC) were identified medical records, including live births, stillbirths terminations pregnancy. All...