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Fulltext Bilateral stones and renal failure

Suleiman AB, Awang H, Proehoeman F

Med J Malaysia, 1981 Mar;36(1):14-6.

PMID: 7321931

The clinical presentation of patients with bilateral stones is discussed. The majority of patients presenting to the Nephrology Unit were in renal failure. Aggressive medical treatment allowed
diagnostic procedures and definitive surgery to be performed in uraemic patients. Most patients presenting in uraemia benefitted from treatment.
Study Site: Urology Unit, General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fulltext Living related renal transplantation in Kuala Lumpur

Suleiman AB, Awang H, Proehoeman F, Arshad R

Med J Malaysia, 1982 Sep;37(3):273-5.

PMID: 6757687

Fifty-six living related renal transplants were performed between December 1975 and December 1980. All except eight of the recipients were male. The mean age was 29.5 years. Patient and graft survival were 86 percent and 73 percent at 1 year and 83 percent and 68 percent at 2 years respectively. Infection was the main cause of death and acute and chronic rejection were the main causes of graft failure. The donors were aged between 18 and 72 years old. There were 21 parent and 35 sibling donors. Donor nephrectomies were performed without mortality and our experience so far with the transplantation of kidneys from elderly donors has been encouraging.

Fulltext Bladder tumours - a review of 150 patients treated at the Institute of Urology and Nephrology General Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Mahamooth Z, Awang H

Med J Malaysia, 1983 Mar;38(1):4-8.

PMID: 6633334

One hundred and fifty patients with urothelial tumours were reviewed. They form the majority of patients with bladder cancer referred to the Institute of Urology over the past three years. From the study it becomes very apparent that the majority of patients are seen late in the course of their disease. The results of treatment of patients with early lesions have been satisfactory but the patients with late invasive lesions have very poor prognosis. A plea is made that one be more aware of this condition and that symptoms of haematuria and urinary tract infections should have a full urological assessment early.

Fulltext Mixed lymphocyte culture (MLC) test and living related donor kidney transplantation

Suleiman AB, Mohd Zaher ZM, Chan SH, Awang H

Med J Malaysia, 1984 Mar;39(1):56-8.

PMID: 6239969

The MtC tests performed prospectively was correlated with graft survival in 73 living, related grafts. The MLC was expressed as the relative response (RR), and graft survival assessed at six months, one year and two years. The l-haplotype matched grafts with high RR had poorer graft survival at one and two years than those with low RR, but this difference was not statistically significant.

Fulltext Chronic haemodialysis

Suleiman AB, Morad Z, Kamaluddin MA, Kong CT, Awang H, Arshad R, et al.

Med J Malaysia, 1985 Sep;40(3):239-42.

PMID: 3842719

Review of the haemodialysis experience revealed patient survival between 1976 and 1982 to be 90%, 77% and 44% at one, three and six years respectively. This was similar to other published reports. Patients under the age of 50 years did better than those above 50 years, and diabetics did worst of all. There was a high rate of rehabilitation and return to employment or household responsibilities. Our policy of self-care dialysis allowed more patients to be treated without increasing the number of staff Dialysis encephalopathy and sudden deaths were important causes of death.

Fulltext Iatrogenic Mucosal Burn : A Case Report

Musa, S., Awang, H.

Ann Dent, 1996;3(1):-.

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A case of mucosal burn during the placement of fissure sealant on the first permanent molars of a 9-year-old Malay boy is presented. The erythematous lesion with accompanying burning sensation appeared a few minutes after the etching liquid, containing 37% by weight phosphoric acid, had accidentally come into contact with the buccal mucosa on the right side of the angle of the mouth. The mucosa showed complete healing after one week. The use of rubber dam for tooth isolation while doing fissure sealant is essential to avoid accidental contact of potentially caustic chemicals, such as the phosphoric acid etchant, with the oral mucosa as it can result in mucosal burns.

Determinants of breastfeeding duration in Peninsular Malaysia

Awang H, Salleh AL

Asia Pac J Public Health, 2000;12(2):102-6.

PMID: 11836918

The health benefits of breastfeeding to infants and mothers have been well recognised. This study applies linear regression analysis to assess the determinants of breastfeeding duration of first born using data from the Second Malaysian Family Life Survey. The proportion of women who breastfed their first child is 82 percent, of which 97 percent reported their breastfeeding duration. The distribution of breastfeeding duration has a mean of 5.7 months and a median of two months. Important determinants of breastfeeding duration include maternal age, ethnicity, period of first birth, husband's occupation and work status of the woman.

Determinants of waiting time to third pregnancy using censored linear regression

Awang H

J Biosoc Sci, 2003 Jan;35(1):59-70.

PMID: 12537156

The intervals between pregnancies have important effects on fertility and maternal and infant health outcomes. This study uses linear regression with censored observation to assess the determinants of the waiting time to third pregnancy. The analysis is applied to data from the Second Malaysian Family Life Survey consisting of 1172 women who had their second delivery ending in a live birth. Contraceptive use, age of the woman, duration of breast-feeding, length of previous pregnancy interval and education of the woman all affect the waiting time to third pregnancy significantly.

Applying a data duplication technique in linear regression analysis of waiting time to pregnancy

Awang H

J Biosoc Sci, 2005 Jul;37(4):471-9.

PMID: 16082858

This analysis demonstrates the application of a data duplication technique in linear regression with censored observations of the waiting time to third pregnancy ending in two outcome types, using data from Malaysia. The linear model not only confirmed the results obtained by the Cox proportional hazards model, but also identified two additional significant factors. The method provides a useful alternative when Cox proportionality assumption of the hazards is violated.

Fulltext Alkaline phosphatase activity assessment of two endodontic materials: a preliminary study

Rajan, S., Awang, H., Pooi, A.H., Hassan, H., Devi, S.

Ann Dent, 2008;15(1):5-10.

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Objective: An in vitro assessment of MG-63 human osteosarcoma cells' alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity when in contact with calcium hydroxide powder (CH), paste (CHP) and grey mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Methods: MG-63 cells were seeded to the three selected materials for durations of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 24, 48 and 72 hours. BCIP-NBT assay was used and ALP activity quantified using ELISA reader at 410 nm. Results: The overall analysis for ALP activity indicated significant interaction between test materials and control (maintenance medium). Subsequently, the test materials were paired and analysed for initial (0.25, 0.5, 1 hour) and delayed response (24, 48 and 72 hours). During the initial response, CH exhibited an increased ALP activity compared to MTA. This interaction was not dependant on duration. The delayed response exhibited elevated ALP activity with CHP when compared to MTA and CH. The interaction of CHP was dependant on duration. Conclusion: All three materials exhibited increased ALP activity.

Midlife crisis perceptions, experiences, help-seeking, and needs among multi-ethnic malaysian women

Wong LP, Awang H, Jani R

Women Health, 2012;52(8):804-19.

PMID: 23127220 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2012.729557

In the present study, researchers explored attitudes toward midlife crises, experience with midlife crises, help-seeking, and needs among multi-ethnic Malaysian women. A total of 14 focus group discussions were conducted with 89 Malaysian women of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Women expressed concern over physical aging and decline in their physical functional health. Having a midlife crisis was frequently reported. Issues that were frequently reported to trigger a midlife crisis, such as empty nest syndrome, impact of aging on sexual and reproductive function, extended parenthood, caring for aging or ill parents, and career challenges were noted by the study participants (listed here in order of most to least frequently reporting of these themes across the group discussions). Overall, these issues were associated with attitudes about aging. A comparatively less open attitude toward sexual attitudes and help-seeking for sexual problems were found among the Malay and Indian women. This may imply that intervention to increase positive attitudes concerning both sexuality and help-seeking intentions should be culturally specific. The use of religious coping for comfort and consolation was frequently reported; therefore, those providing midlife crisis prevention and intervention programs should consider involving faith-based interventions in the Malaysian setting.

Fulltext Knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases and sexual behaviours among Malaysian male youths

Awang H, Wong LP, Jani R, Low WY

J Biosoc Sci, 2014 Mar;46(2):214-24.

PMID: 23480474 DOI: 10.1017/S0021932013000114

This study examines the knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among male youths in Malaysia. A self-administered survey was carried out on a sample of 952 never-married males aged 15-24 years. The respondents were asked about their knowledge of STDs, how these diseases get transmitted and their sexual behaviours. The data showed that 92% of the respondents knew of at least one STD (syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, herpes, genital warts, yeast infection, trichomoniasis or HIV/AIDS). About 95% of them knew of at least one method of STD transmission. Urban and tertiary-educated male youths showed a substantially higher proportion of awareness of STDs and transmission methods compared with their rural and less-educated counterparts. The data also indicated that 10% of the study sample admitted to having had sexual experiences. There were still a large proportion of the respondents who were not aware of STDs other than syphilis and HIV/AIDS and the means of transmission, such as multiple sex partners, including those who claimed to be sexually active. Thus there is a need for more concerted efforts to disseminate information on STDs and transmission methods to a wider audience in Malaysia, especially youths in rural areas.

Testing comparison models of DASS-12 and its reliability among adolescents in Malaysia

Osman ZJ, Mukhtar F, Hashim HA, Abdul Latiff L, Mohd Sidik S, Awang H, et al.

Compr Psychiatry, 2014 Oct;55(7):1720-5.

PMID: 24952938 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2014.04.011

OBJECTIVE: The 21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) is frequently used in non-clinical research to measure mental health factors among adults. However, previous studies have concluded that the 21 items are not stable for utilization among the adolescent population. Thus, the aims of this study are to examine the structure of the factors and to report on the reliability of the refined version of the DASS that consists of 12 items.
METHOD: A total of 2850 students (aged 13 to 17 years old) from three major ethnic in Malaysia completed the DASS-21. The study was conducted at 10 randomly selected secondary schools in the northern state of Peninsular Malaysia. The study population comprised secondary school students (Forms 1, 2 and 4) from the selected schools.
RESULTS: Based on the results of the EFA stage, 12 items were included in a final CFA to test the fit of the model. Using maximum likelihood procedures to estimate the model, the selected fit indices indicated a close model fit (χ(2)=132.94, df=57, p=.000; CFI=.96; RMR=.02; RMSEA=.04). Moreover, significant loadings of all the unstandardized regression weights implied an acceptable convergent validity. Besides the convergent validity of the item, a discriminant validity of the subscales was also evident from the moderate latent factor inter-correlations, which ranged from .62 to .75. The subscale reliability was further estimated using Cronbach's alpha and the adequate reliability of the subscales was obtained (Total=76; Depression=.68; Anxiety=.53; Stress=.52).
CONCLUSION: The new version of the 12-item DASS for adolescents in Malaysia (DASS-12) is reliable and has a stable factor structure, and thus it is a useful instrument for distinguishing between depression, anxiety and stress.

Negative automatic thoughts as a mediator of the relationship between depression and suicidal behaviour in an at-risk sample of Malaysian adolescents

Choon MW, Abu Talib M, Yaacob SN, Awang H, Tan JP, Hassan S, et al.

Child Adolesc Ment Health, 2015 May;20(2):89-93.

PMID: 32680393 DOI: 10.1111/camh.12075

BACKGROUND: This study examined the mediating role of negative automatic thoughts in the relationship between depression and suicidal behaviour in a sample of at-risk Malaysian adolescents.

METHOD: A total of 1441 adolescents were initially recruited via multistage cluster sampling. Subsequently, 294 at-risk adolescents were selected for further analyses through a specified cut-off score.

RESULTS: The results showed significant positive relationships among the study variables. Specifically, negative automatic thoughts emerged as a significant mediator in the relation between depression and suicidal behaviour (z = 7.15, p

Fulltext Work related injury and illness: exploring the return-to-work program in Malaysia

Awang H, Mansor N, Rodrigo SK

Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 2015 Nov;46(6):1124-33.

PMID: 26867371

Illness and injury have a significant impact on employees, their families and employers. The consequences faced by an injured worker could lead to disability, which could then lead to inability to work. This study examined the patterns of the Return to Work (RTW) using data from The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) of Malaysia RTW database from 2010 to 2013. Factors of successful return to work, employees' salary upon returning to formal employment were also investigated. Gender, age, year of injury, industry, and job hierarchy were found to be significant predictors of employees' salary upon returning to work. Although there are other costs involved on the part of employers and employees, themselves, in the long term the financial returns that can be brought back by injured workers who have successfully returned to work combined with the qualitative benefits substantially outweighs the costs of RTW program.

Return-to-work program for injured workers: factors of successful return to employment

Awang H, Shahabudin SM, Mansor N

Asia Pac J Public Health, 2016 Nov;28(8):694-702.

PMID: 27022093 DOI: 10.1177/1010539516640354

This study examined the factors of successful return to employment among participants in the return to work program (RTW) following work-related injury. Data were obtained from the Social Security Organization database containing 9850 injured workers who underwent RTW in 2010 to 2013. About 65% had successfully returned to employment. Significant factors of successful return include gender, employer interest, motivation, age, intervention duration, and type of injury. Male and motivated employees were more likely to return to employment compared with female and unmotivated employees, respectively. Participants from interested employers were 23.22 times more likely to return to work than those from uninterested employers, whereas participants whose intervention period exceeded 5 months were 41% less likely to return to work compared with those whose intervention period was within 3 months. Appropriate strategy and enhanced collaboration between the stakeholders would improve the proportion of successful return to employment.
Keyword: SOCSO

Unhealthy diet practice and symptoms of stress and depression among adolescents in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia

Tajik E, Latiffah AL, Awang H, Siti Nur'Asyura A, Chin YS, Azrin Shah AB, et al.

Obes Res Clin Pract, 2016 Mar-Apr;10(2):114-23.

PMID: 26204813 DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2015.06.001

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Missing main meals and an unhealthy snacking pattern can lead to poor diet quality and consequently to the presence of chronic diseases among which mental disorder is no exception. Since there is little research on diet, skipping meals and psychological status in Asian countries, this study tries to determine eating behaviour and predicting symptoms of stress and depression of adolescents in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Form 1 secondary school-going adolescents (n 1565, response rate: 90%) in southern Malaysia from April to May 2013. A self-administered structured and validated questionnaire (socio-demographic, eating behaviour questionnaire, and depression, anxiety and stress scales (DASS-21)) was used for data collection.

RESULTS: Among respondents, 803 (51.3%) were female, 1125 were Malay (71.9%) with a mean age of 13.7 (SD=0.8) years. Logistic regression analysis indicated that students who were underweight (OR=3.07, 95% CI 1.21, 7.76), obese (OR=2.64, 95% CI 1.01, 6.87), used to eat out of home (OR=1.37, 95% CI 1.28, 2.13), eat dinner (>4 days/week) (OR=1.59, 95% CI 1.04, 2.43) were more likely to have depression or stress symptoms. Moreover, participants with 4-7 days/week eating breakfast (OR=0.88, 95% CI 0.21, 0.89) were less likely to be at mild/moderate stress.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings underscore the effect of unhealthy eating practices among adolescents on mental health. Targeted education should be implemented to improve psychological well-being.

Life Skills Needs Assessment among Iranian Immigrant Students in Malaysia

Mohammadzadeh M, Awang H, Tajik E

Iran J Public Health, 2017 Jan;46(1):143-145.

PMID: 28451544

Fulltext Factors related to successful return to work following multidisciplinary rehabilitation

Awang H, Tan LY, Mansor N, Tongkumchum P, Eso M

J Rehabil Med, 2017 Jun 28;49(6):520.

PMID: 28617522 DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2233

OBJECTIVE: To examine factors associated with successful return to work among participants in a Social Security Organisation Return To Work programme.

METHODS: Secondary data for 9,850 participants were obtained from the Social Security Organisation Return To Work database. The dependent variable was the Return To Work programme outcome, successful return to employment (same employer or different employer) or unsuccessful return. Logistic regression analysis with weighted sum contrasts was performed to assess the odds ratios with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for successful return to employment across the various subgroups of participants.

RESULTS: Overall, 65.5% of participants successfully returned to employment, either with their former employers or with new employers. Successful return to employment was found to be significantly higher than the overall proportion among those participants who had had commuting accidents, followed by those who had had workplace accidents. Successful return to employment was also associated with injuries of the upper and lower limbs, employers who were interested in hiring disabled workers, motivation to participate in the programme, an intervention period of 3 months or less, age 29 years or younger, and male participants.

CONCLUSION: A structured multidisciplinary intervention programme provides a positive outcome in terms of returning to work. Related factors have various impacts on successful return to work.

Prevalence and predictors of depression and suicidal ideation among adolescents attending government secondary schools in Malaysia

Ibrahim N, Sherina MS, Phang CK, Mukhtar F, Awang H, Ang JK, et al.

Med J Malaysia, 2017 08;72(4):221-227.

PMID: 28889133 MyJurnal

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