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  1. A study on recurrent cutaneous abscesses in children, Hospital Kuala Lumpur 1989 1992
    Lokman Mohd Noh, Zulkifli Ismail, Farida Jamal, Rahim Md Noah, Sabiha Pit, Hina Isahak, et al.
    Malaysian Journal of Child Health, 1993;5(1):40-44.
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    Recurrent boils are troublesome enough to children and their parents to be finally referred to the paediatricians. This study attempts to provide local data on epidemiology, pattern of infections of offending organism especially Staphylococcus aureus and underlying immunological abnormality. This condition does not appear to be related to socio economic status nor is staphylococcal nasal cariage a direct contributing factor. Defect in neutrophil function especially the respiratory burst assayed via chemiluminescence response to Staphylococcus aureus is closely associated with this condition. It is hoped that this data would be a further impetus for further research into this exciting field.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  2. Fulltext Non apnoeic snoring-theoretical considerations
    Raman R, Gopalkrishnan G
    Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1999 Dec;52(1):80-2.
    PMID: 23119631 DOI: 10.1007/BF02996443
    A brief review of snoring with regard to the aetiology, patho-physiology, investigations and treatment is presented. Questions and unresolved issues are highlighted, hoping to point out directions towards future studies.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  3. Fulltext Normative data on a Malay version of the Boston Naming Test
    Van Dort, Sandra, Vong, Etain, Rogayah A. Razak, Rahayu Mustaffa Kamal, Hooi, Poh Meng
    Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2007;5(1):27-36.
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    This paper aims to describe a Malay version of the Boston Naming Test (MBNT) and its normative data. The M-BNT follows closely the general administration procedures of the original Boston Naming Test (BNT) but is different in terms of item content. A total of 29 items from the original 60 items on the test were deemed culturally and linguistically valid for the Malay population and were thus retained. A total of 41 additional items were added to make a total list of 70 items for pilot testing. These items were first vetted by a panel of experts and then trialed on a sample of 40 Malay adults. Based on the item analysis from the pilot study, the M-BNT was reduced to a 50 item test. This was administered to 230 normal Malay subjects in five age groups (20 - 29 years, 30 - 39 years, 40 - 49 years, 50 - 59 years, and 60 - 69 years), split into two main educational levels (i.e. < 12 years of education, and 12 years or more) and across gender. The Malay subjects were chosen representative of the four major geographical regions in West Malaysia. Initial normative data was computed according to the five age groups and two educational levels. It is hoped that the M-BNT will become a test useful in the identification of patients with an expressive language word-finding disorder.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  4. Fulltext Know the medicinal herb : Catharanthus roseus (Vinca rosea)
    Loh KY
    Malays Fam Physician, 2008;3(2):123-123.
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    Catharanthus roseus (synonymous with Vinca rosea) is a perennial plant commonly seen in tropical countries. Seven species of this genus are native to Madagascar and one species is native to Southern Asia. It is more commonly known as Madagascar periwinkle. The local name in Malaysia is Kemunting Cina. The National Cancer Council of Malaysia (Majlis Kanser Nasional, MAKNA) uses the periwinkle logo as its symbol of hope for cancer patients. (Copied from article).
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  5. Fulltext Ensuring patient safety in the new operating theatre of UMMC Trauma Centre: an anaesthesiologist novice experience
    Mamat, M., Chan, L.
    JUMMEC, 2009;12(2):83-91.
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    Patient safety is a serious global healthcare issue. Harm can be caused by a range of errors or adverse events. Therefore, it is vital that the commissioning of a new operating theatre should comply to the highest standard before it is allowed to function. This paper accounts our experience in the commissioning of the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) trauma centre operating theatre(OT) complex in July 2008. We highlighted the problems we faced in adhering to the international standard guidelines. Unanticipated events were handled professionally and solved. With this experience, we hope that the identified problems would provide suggestions for commissioning an operating theatre in the local setting in the future.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  6. Fulltext Remission of symptoms among schizophrenia patients receiving assertive community treatment (ACT) in Malaysia: one year follow-up
    Rahima Dahlan, Marhani Midin, Hatta Sidi
    Sains Malaysiana, 2013;42:389-397.
    Assertive community treatment (ACT) is one of the most important elements of mental health care reform in Malaysia. Many studies worldwide have reliably found that ACT has positive impact on several outcome domains such as reduced hospitalization rate, improvement of symptoms and quality of life. This study aimed to assess the outcome of ACT in the aspect of symptom remission and its influencing factors among patients with schizophrenia in the urban city of Kuala Lumpur. A cross sectional study was conducted on 155 patients with schizophrenia who received ACT in Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL). The selection was made by simple random sampling. The abbreviated Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) was used to determine the status of symptom remission. The socio demographic and relevant clinical data were also assessed. A total of 76% (118) was noted to be in remission. According to logistic regression, the strongest predictor of patients receiving ACT with symptom remission was having good social support (p<0.001) and with higher educational level (p=0.024). The study revealed the effectiveness of ACT in terms of high prevalence of patients with symptom remission. This was despite the model of ACT being studied not fulfilling all fidelity measurements of the standard version of the service. The finding would hopefully act as a propeller for further development in this service area. However, the study
    needs to be replicated through studies with better designs and involving more psychiatric centers.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  7. Fulltext Gratitude, hope, mindfulness and personal-growth initiative: buffers or risk factors for problem gambling?
    Loo JM, Tsai JS, Raylu N, Oei TP
    PLoS One, 2014;9(2):e83889.
    PMID: 24523854 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083889
    The majority of prevention and intervention research in problem gambling (PG) has focused on identifying negative risk factors. However, not all at-risk individuals go on to develop anticipated disorders and many thrive in spite of them. In healthcare settings, PG and other disorders are typically conceptualized from the biomedical perspective that frame disorders as something negative residing within the individual and reduction in negativity is seen as success. Indeed, this problem-focused conceptualization may be adequate in many cases as reducing PG behaviour is undoubtedly an important outcome, but the focus on negativity alone is too narrow to capture the complexity of human behaviour. Hence, this study attempts to bridge the gap in literature by providing an evaluation of the predictive ability of the positive dispositions on problem gambling severity, gambling-related cognitions, and gambling urges. The positive psychological dispositions examined were curiosity, gratitude, hope, personal growth initiative, and mindfulness. Participants consisted of 801 Taiwanese Chinese students and community individuals (Mean age = 25.36 years). Higher levels of gratitude and hope have been found to predict lower PG, gambling-related cognitions, or gambling urges. Meanwhile, higher mindfulness predicted lower PG, but only among Chinese males. However, lower personal growth initiative predicted lower PG, gambling-related cognitions, and gambling urges. These analyses have small to medium effect sizes with significant predictions. Findings of this study have essential implications in understanding and treating Chinese problem gamblers. These positive dispositions should be addressed by mental health professionals in preventative and treatment programs among Chinese individuals. Further implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope*
  8. Spirituality Moderates Hopelessness, and Suicidal Ideation among Iranian Depressed Adolescents
    Abdollahi A, Abu Talib M
    Death Stud, 2015;39(10):579-83.
    PMID: 25924082 DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2015.1013163
    To examine the moderating role of spirituality between hopelessness, spirituality, and suicidal ideation, 202 Iranian depressed adolescent inpatients completed measures of patient health, suicidal ideation, hopelessness, and core spiritual experience. Structural equation modelling indicated that depressed inpatients high in hopelessness, but also high in spirituality, had less suicidal ideation than others. These findings reinforce the importance of spirituality as a protective factor against hopelessness and suicidal ideation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope*
  9. Fulltext Childhood brain injury: a review
    Chee, Piau Wong, Ee, Lin Tay
    Neurology Asia, 2015;20(2):105-115.
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    Childhood brain injury is an important and complicated public health issue worldwide. Extensive work has been done in this field. This review highlights issues that are frequently misinterpreted or overlooked in the management of childhood brain injury. The incidence of traumatic brain injury is higher than non-traumatic brain injury. However it is frequently over-reported due to various confounding factors. In ascertaining the severity of injury, assessment of brainstem functions is important and should be included in routine clinical assessment. Most rehabilitative efforts are usually aimed at improving the physical outcome. However, non-physical sequelae are also common and may be more disabling with significant impact on the learning and functioning of the child. These areas, which include depression, cognitive functioning and health-related quality of life of children, should not be overlooked in the management of childhood brain injury. In addition to caregiver’s stress, family dynamic and siblings’ well-being also play a crucial role in the recovery process of the child. By highlighting the frequently missed issues in the management of childhood brain injury, it is hoped that clinicians and professionals could pay more attention to these issues and provide a comprehensive medical care for the patients and their families.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  10. Spirituality Moderates Hopelessness, Depression, and Suicidal Behavior among Malaysian Adolescents
    Talib MA, Abdollahi A
    J Relig Health, 2017 Jun;56(3):784-795.
    PMID: 26429729 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-015-0133-3
    Suicide is an important public health problem for adolescents, and it is essential to increase our knowledge concerning the etiology of suicide among adolescent students. Therefore, this study was designed to examine the associations between hopelessness, depression, spirituality, and suicidal behavior, and to examine spirituality as a moderator between hopelessness, depression, and suicidal behavior among 1376 Malaysian adolescent students. The participants completed measures of depression, hopelessness, daily spiritual experience, and suicidal behavior. Structural equation modeling indicated that adolescent students high in hopelessness and depression, but also high in spirituality, had less suicidal behavior than others. These findings reinforce the importance of spirituality as a protective factor against hopelessness, depression, and suicidal behavior among Malaysian adolescent students.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope*
  11. Aligning Islamic Spirituality to Medical Imaging
    Zainuddin ZI
    J Relig Health, 2017 Oct;56(5):1605-1619.
    PMID: 26058599 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-015-0074-x
    This paper attempts to conceptualize Islamic spirituality in medical imaging that deals with the humanistic and technical dimensions. It begins with establishing an understanding concerning spirituality, an area that now accepted as part of patient-centred care. This is followed by discussions pertaining to Islamic spirituality, related to the practitioner, patient care and the practice. Possible avenues towards applying Islamic spirituality in medical imaging are proposed. It is hoped that the resultant harmonization between Islamic spirituality and the practice will trigger awareness and interests pertaining to the role of a Muslim practitioner in advocating and enhancing Islamic spirituality.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  12. Fulltext Key enablers in a production sharing contract operatorship transfer exercise
    Ariffin Samsuri, Zainal Zakaria, Kamal Hafez Manaf, Issham Ismail
    Journal of Advanced Review on Scientific Research, 2017;37(1):1-13.
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    Production Sharing Contract (PSC) is one of the petroleum agreements mode that
    are being utilized in many parts of the world in enabling exploration, development
    and production of the petroleum resources at the respective locations. It was first
    introduced in Indonesia in 1966, and followed by Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and
    Brunei. One of interesting aspects of PSC management is the operatorship
    transferhandling when a PSC is nearing its expiry. When the time come, the
    current PSC contractor as operator has the option to relinquish it to the host
    authority to be handed over to other operator, farm it out to the other PSC
    contractor to reduce the risk exposure or continue operating under a new PSC
    terms. The most challenging will be to relinquish the operatorship to another
    operator whereby several complexities will need to be adequately addressed to
    ensure benefit preservation to the host authority, incoming operator and
    outgoing operator. Therefore there is a need to adhere to key factors or enablers
    to administer the operatorship transfer exercise if it occurs in the near future. The
    key enablers would be able to address the operatorship transfer exercise
    effectively with the objective to alleviate complications to the host authority,
    outgoing operator and incoming operator. With the emphasized in the PETRONAS
    Procedure & Guideline for Upstream Activities together with three case studies,
    this paper proposed several key enablers to be considered for a PSC successful
    operatorship transfer which is human resources, data management, asset
    reliability and integrity management, supply chain management and good
    relationship between parties. With identified key factors, it is hoped that any PSC
    operatorship transfer will be able to be managed smoothly and will ensure
    benefits to all parties concerned.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  13. A Model of Aging Perception in Iranian Elders With Effects of Hope, Life Satisfaction, and Socioeconomic Status: A Path Analysis
    Yaghoobzadeh A, Gorgulu O, Yee BL, Wibisono AH, Pahlevan Sharif S, Sharif Nia H, et al.
    J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc, 2018 01 22;24(6):522-530.
    PMID: 29357723 DOI: 10.1177/1078390317753676
    BACKGROUND: Aging perception plays a central role in the experience of healthy aging by older people. Research identified that factors such as hope, life satisfaction, and socioeconomic status influence the perception of aging in older populations.

    OBJECTIVE: This study sought to test a hypothetical model to quantitatively evaluate the relationship between hope, life satisfaction, and socioeconomic status with aging perception.

    DESIGN: A cross-sectional design was used with 504 older aged participants who live in Qazvin, Iran. Data were collected using the Barker's Aging Perception Questionnaire, Life Satisfaction Index-Z, and Herth Hope Index.

    RESULTS: The results of path analysis showed that hope was the most important factor affecting aging perception. Results drawn from correlation analysis indicated that there was a positive significant correlation ( r = .383, p < .001) between hope and aging perception. Further analysis found that hope had the strongest impact on aging perception compared with the other variables analyzed (e.g., life satisfaction and socioeconomic status).

    CONCLUSIONS: A model of aging perception in Iranian elders is presented. The findings suggested that hope had a significant and positive impact on aging perception. Implications for clinical practice and research are discussed.

    Matched MeSH terms: Hope*
  14. Extraversion and happiness: The mediating role of social support and hope
    Tan CS, Low SK, Viapude GN
    Psych J, 2018 Sep;7(3):133-143.
    PMID: 30015375 DOI: 10.1002/pchj.220
    Studies have found that extraversion enhances happiness indirectly through social support. However, it is unclear how social support may be connected to happiness. On the basis of a literature review, we hypothesize that individual hope may play an important role in the relationship between social support and happiness. Using a serial mediation model, the present study attempted to investigate the hypothetical mediating role of hope in the relationship between extraversion and happiness and between social support and happiness. Analysis of responses of 360 undergraduate students showed that extraversion, social support, and hope were significantly linked with happiness. Moreover, hope was found to mediate the linkage of extraversion and happiness and of social support and happiness. The results also supported the view that extraversion enhances happiness through social support and then hope (serial mediating effect). Lastly, the serial mediating effect was found to be significantly lower than the other two indirect effects. The findings offer insights into the effect of social support on happiness and extend the understanding of the relationship between extraversion and happiness.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope*
  15. Fulltext Penciptaan Hawa Menurut Kitab Tafsir dan Fakta Sains
    Rosmalizawati Ab. Rashid, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof, Roszara Roslan
    AL-QIYAM International Social Science and Humanities Journal, 2018;1(1):11-22.
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    Often people hear the expression 'women are made from the ribs of the prophet Adam' in religious lectures or writings related to women and girls. However, to what extent these truths must be analysed and clarified so that they can clear up misunderstandings and negative stereotypes about Muslim women as if they were second-class creations. This is because, most of the people feel that it is part of the essence of the Quran and the Hadith, even though it is taken from the scriptures that you have heard, but its source is not explained every time it is mentioned or written. Therefore, this paper aims to identify its source and focus its discussion on its content from a scientific perspective and in line with scientific findings on the issue. It is hoped that through a paper based on the study of libraries in two areas, the science of revelation and science can contribute knowledge that is beneficial to the community in general and the Islamic world in particular.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  16. Diagnosis of cancer is not a death sentence: Examining posttraumatic growth and its associated factors in cancer patients
    Leong Abdullah MFI, Hami R, Appalanaido GK, Azman N, Mohd Shariff N, Md Sharif SS
    J Psychosoc Oncol, 2019 03 01;37(5):636-651.
    PMID: 30821660 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2019.1574946
    Objectives: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is the experience of positive psychological growth as a result of struggle with highly challenging life crises. This study was conducted to investigate the degree of PTG and its associated factors, as well as to identify which positive psychological parameters most significantly associated with greater PTG among Malaysian cancer patients. Design, sample, & methods: This cross-sectional survey included 195 patients with different cancer diagnoses. Perceived spousal support, level of hope, level of optimism, and PTG were measured using various validated indexes. Findings: The total mean score for PTG Inventory-Short Form (PTGI-SF) was 39.87 (±9.09). Female gender, Islamic religious belief, and having higher level of hope and greater spousal support were associated with a higher PTGI-SF score, and the most significant predictor was the hope scale. Conclusions: Malaysian cancer patients exhibited a high level of PTG, and hope was the positive psychological factor which was most significantly associated with PTG. Implications for psychosocial providers: Psychosocial interventions that promote positive psychology should be included in the treatment for cancer patients.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  17. Asia Pacific Society of Human Genetics (APSHG) from conception to 2019: 13 years of collaboration to tackle congenital malformation and genetic disorders in Asia
    Wasant P, Padilla C, Lam S, Thong MK, Lai PS
    Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet, 2019 06;181(2):155-165.
    PMID: 31050142 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31701
    Putting together the reports in this issue that come from a representation of the different countries in Asia presents an opportunity to share the unique story of the Asia Pacific Society of Human Genetics (APSHG), which has provided the authors of many of these articles. This paper, authored by the Past Presidents of the Society, shares glimpses of how medical genetics activities were first organized in the Asia Pacific region and provides interesting corollaries on how under-developed and developing countries in this part of the world had developed a unique network for exchange and sharing of expertise and resources. Although APSHG was formally registered as a Society in Singapore in 2006, the Society has its origins as far back as in the 1990s with members from different countries meeting informally, exchanging ideas, and collaborating. This treatise documents the story of the experiences of the Society and hopes it will provide inspiration on how members of a genetics community can foster and build a thriving environment to promote this field.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  18. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Herth Hope Index Within a Sample of Iranian Older Peoples
    Yaghoobzadeh A, Pahlevan Sharif S, Ong FS, Soundy A, Sharif Nia H, Moradi Bagloee M, et al.
    Int J Aging Hum Dev, 2019 12;89(4):356-371.
    PMID: 30569732 DOI: 10.1177/0091415018815239
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope*
  19. Fulltext Focus in your study and don't worry": exploring the roles of student mother in higher education institution in Malaysia
    Siti Norzaimalina Abd Majid
    Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2019;4(8):20-28.
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    The role of a mother alone is very challenging. With an additional role as a student or a worker add more burden to them. It is undeniable that Malaysian women in the 21st century has more roles than women in the pre-independent era. Nowadays, women have equal opportunities to work and pursue higher education like men. The need to provide quality life to the children has also encouraged women to contribute more in the family income. Despite the multiple roles play by women, the household tasks are still managed by them. For this phenomenological research, in-depth interviews were conducted with two participants who studied in public university in Malaysia. By using thematic analysis, four themes were emerged from this study. The themes were challenges, role management, assistance/support and coping strategies. In this study, the major challenge was to balance the role of mother and student. But whatever challenges they faced; family was their priority. Furthermore, spousal support also helped the mothers in managing their multiple roles. From the findings, it is hoped that it gives some insights on the type of support that student mother needs and ways of coping in challenging situation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
  20. Fulltext The Predictor Role of Perceived Social Support and Spiritual Intelligence in Hope Among Thalassemia Patients
    Pasyar N, Rambod M, Behrouzi Z
    Malays J Med Sci, 2020 May;27(3):75-83.
    PMID: 32684808 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2020.27.3.8
    Background: Thalassemia is a prevalent chronic blood disorder, which is accompanied with a wide range of challenges. This study aimed to determine the predictor role of perceived social support and spiritual intelligence in hope among thalassemia patients.

    Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 thalassemia patients. The data were collected using Miller hope scale, spiritual intelligence scale, and personal resource questionnaire. The data were analysed using Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis.

    Results: The results indicated that the mean score of hope was 173.38 (standard deviation [SD] = 24.6). Besides, 86.7% of the patients showed high levels of hope. The mean score of spiritual intelligence was 134.66 (SD = 18.07). In addition, 91.7% of the patients showed moderate levels of spiritual intelligence. The mean score of social support was 127.87 (SD = 20.19) and the patients showed high social support levels. The results revealed a significant association between hope and perceived social support (r = 0.65, P < 0.001) as well as between hope and spiritual intelligence (r = 0.63, P < 0.001). Moreover, perceived social support (b = 0.43, P < 0.001) and spiritual intelligence (b = 0.37, P < 0.001) were the predictors of hope among thalassemia patients.

    Conclusion: Considering the study results, in addition to common treatments for thalassemia, policymakers' are recommended to pay attention to spiritual intelligence and more importantly social support to enhance thalassemia patients' hope.

    Matched MeSH terms: Hope
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