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Fulltext Data on sea surface biophysical parameters during different monsoon seasons

Idris MS, Lee Siang H, Amin RM

Data Brief, 2020 Feb;28:104982.

PMID: 31890817 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2019.104982

The biophysical data presented in this article were collected in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia from May to November 2009. These monthly surface data were obtained from 32 stations along the coastal-offshore transect and were analyzed to understand the spatial and temporal distributions of biophysical parameters during different monsoon seasons. The data presented here include sea surface temperature (SST), sea surface salinity (SSS), Secchi disk depth (SDD), Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a), suspended particulate matter (SPM), mineral suspended solid (MSS) and chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM).

Fulltext Healthy Aging and its Determinants Among Community-dwelling Older Persons in East Coast, Malaysia: A Multidimensional Assessment

Ghazali S, Aziz AA, Amin RM

Oman Med J, 2023 Nov;38(6):e573.

PMID: 38293270 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2023.124

OBJECTIVES: Exploring the possibility of healthy aging among older persons is crucial for achieving optimal health in the growing older population. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, pattern, and determinants of healthy aging among older persons in Terengganu, Malaysia.

METHODS: We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study involving older persons aged % 60 years. An interviewer-guided questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, and physical assessments were administered to operationalize healthy aging based on a multidimensional concept.

RESULTS: Among the 765 older persons surveyed, only 14.1% (95% CI: 11.64?"16.59) were classified as healthy agers. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that superior intrinsic religiosity (odds ratio (OR) = 3.42; 95% CI: 1.34?"8.73), higher social interaction (OR = 2.82; 95% CI: 1.32?"6.04), larger calf circumference (OR = 2.05; 95% CI: 1.24?"3.38), taking water intake % 5 cups per day (OR = 2.01; 95% CI: 1.23?"3.30), better gait speed (OR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.04?"2.80), having savings (OR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.10?"2.66), and normal waist circumference (OR = 1.63; 95% CI: 1.04?"2.55) were found positively associated with healthy aging.

CONCLUSIONS: Only one in 10 older persons in the state met all the criteria for healthy aging. Specific aspects of religious status, social interaction, socioeconomic, behavioral, physical, and nutritional factors were found to predict healthy ageing in this population. These important determinants should be considered in developing a well-defined and comprehensive public health policy to promote healthy aging in the nation.

Fulltext Huge Chest Wall Tumour Resection and Reconstruction using Titanium Mesh

Adli Azam MR, Raja Amin RM

Malays J Med Sci, 2015 Jan-Feb;22(1):70-3.

PMID: 25892952 MyJurnal

Malignant chest wall tumour is rare. The presentation is usually aggressive that requires extensive resection to prevent recurrence. However, the extensive resection is to the expense of causing defect on the chest wall and hence, respiratory mechanics. Two cases of chest wall tumour are discussed including the surgical approach of radical tumour resection which was combined with placement of titanium mesh and Tranverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneus (TRAM) flap to cover the defect and preserve respiratory mechanical functions. The morbidity of using titanium mesh demonstrated in the case series were infection and injury to surrounding tissue due to its rigidity and large size which required its removal. However the formation of 'pseudopleura' made the thoracic cage return back as closed cavity even after the removal of the titanium mesh and allow normal respiratory functions.

Role of Religion in Preventing Youth Sexual Activity in Malaysia: A Mixed Methods Study

Muhammad NA, Shamsuddin K, Sulaiman Z, Amin RM, Omar K

J Relig Health, 2017 Dec;56(6):1916-1929.

PMID: 26809242 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0185-z

One of the popular approaches of preventing youth sexual activity in Malaysia is using religion to promote premarital sexual abstinence. Despite this intervention, youth continue to practise premarital sex. Thus, the purpose of this exploratory mixed methods study was to understand the role of religion on sexual activity among college students in Klang Valley, Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire survey to determine the relationship between religiosity and youth sexual activity was carried out on 1026 students recruited from 12 randomly selected colleges. Concurrently, face-to-face interviews were conducted on 15 students to explore how religiosity had influenced their decision on sexual activity. The survey data were analysed using logistic regression, while the qualitative data from the interviews were examined using thematic analysis with separate analysis for each gender. Both quantitative and qualitative results were then compared and integrated. Religious activity significantly reduced the risk of continuing sexual activity among female students (AOR = 0.67, CI = 0.47, 0.95, p = 0.02) but not male students. There was no significant relationship of religious affiliation and intrinsic religiosity (inner faith) to sexual activity by gender. Having faith in religion and strong sexual desire were the main themes that explained participants' sexual behaviour. Engaging in religious activity might be effective at preventing female students from being sexually active. However, when sexual urges and desires are beyond control, religiosity might not be effective.

Fulltext Work related determinants of breastfeeding discontinuation among employed mothers in Malaysia

Amin RM, Said ZM, Sutan R, Shah SA, Darus A, Shamsuddin K

Int Breastfeed J, 2011;6(1):4.

PMID: 21342506 DOI: 10.1186/1746-4358-6-4

This cross-sectional study assesses factors that contribute to discontinuing breastfeeding among employed mothers in Malaysia.

Prevalence and impact of physical disability on Malaysian school-aged children: a population-based survey

Khoo TB, Kassim AB, Omar MA, Hasnan N, Amin RM, Omar Z, et al.

Disabil Rehabil, 2009;31(21):1753-61.

PMID: 19479558 DOI: 10.1080/09638280902751964

To determine the magnitude and impact of physical disability on Malaysian school-aged children between 7 and less than 18 years old.

Fulltext Psychosocial impact of mothers with perinatal loss and its contributing factors: an insight

Sutan R, Amin RM, Ariffin KB, Teng TZ, Kamal MF, Rusli RZ

J Zhejiang Univ Sci B, 2010 Mar;11(3):209-17.

PMID: 20205307 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.B0900245

To evaluate the psychosocial impact among mothers with perinatal loss and its contributing factors.

Fulltext Dataset on controlled production of polyhydroxyalkanoate-based microbead using double emulsion solvent evaporation technique

Govindasamy S, Syafiq IM, Amirul AA, Amin RM, Bhubalan K

Data Brief, 2019 Apr;23:103675.

PMID: 30788397 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2019.01.023

A significant source of microplastics is from the usage of microbeads in the market since petrochemical plastic bead is a material used in cosmetic scrubs. A possible way to counteract the problem is by the substitution of synthetic plastic to natural biodegradable polymer. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a general class of thermoplastic microbial polymer and it is the best alternative to some petrochemical plastics due to its biodegradability. Some PHA has earned its way into cosmetic application due to its biocompatibility. This data article reports data on the development of biodegradable microbeads by using the double emulsion solvent evaporation technique. Our data describe the extraction of biopolymer from marine bacteria that was cultivated in shaken flask culture, removal of endotoxins using oxidizing agent, the production of microbeads using a peristaltic pump with a specific flowrate and silicon tubing, and the cytotoxicity of the microbeads.

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