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  1. Fulltext Knowledge on body weight management amongst working women in Kuala Lumpur. [Pengetahuan pengurusan berat badan di kalangan wanita bekerja di Kuala Lumpur.]
    Poh, B.K., Sia, P.H., Norimah A. Karim, Mohd Ismail Noor
    Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2006;4(1):71-84.
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    Obesity prevalence and body image consciousness are on the rise, and women often try to lose weight using a variety of methods. This paper reports the knowledge on body weight management amongst working women aged 30 – 45 years in Kuala Lumpur. Respondents comprised 131 school teachers and 122 civil servants. Anthropometric measurements included body weight and height; while knowledge on weight management was assessed using a questionnaire. The respondents were Malay (64%), Chinese (26%) and Indian women (10%) with mean age of 38.3 ± 4.6 years old. The respondents were grouped into two weight categories based on body mass index (BMI): normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2). Mean body weight and BMI were significantly different (p < 0.001) between the two weight categories. Overweight and normal weight groups had mean body weight of 69.0 ± 9.5 kg and 53.5 ± 5.3 kg; while mean BMI were 29.2 ± 3.6 kg/ m2 dan 21.9 ± 1.7 kg/m2; respectively. Mean scores for knowledge on weight management were similar for both weight categories, 62.4 ± 13.7 and 61.8 ± 13.4 for overweight and normal weight, respectively. A majority of overweight (71%) and normal weight (73%) women had moderate level (scores 50–74%) of weight management knowledge. However, it was interesting to note that there were more overweight women (20%) who had high knowledge level (scores ≥ 75%) as compared to normal weight women (15%). Only 9% of overweight and 12% of normal weight women demonstrated low knowledge level (scores <50%). School teachers were significantly (p < 0.001) more knowledgeable than civil servants in weight management matters with mean knowledge scores of 65.5 ± 12.3 and 58.4 ± 13.9, respectively. On the whole, the results indicated that women were fairly knowledgeable in healthy body weight management. Knowledge on body weight management is essential for preventing comorbidity risks related to overweight problem. The study also revealed that there was a need for nutrition education related to body image and effective weight management. Key words: Body weight management, working women, overweight, obesity
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  2. Fulltext Optometric practice in private sector around Kuala Lumpur and Kiang Valley: A preliminary study. [Amalan optometris di praktis swasta sekitar Kuala Lumpur dan Lembah Klang: satu kajian awal]
    Mohidin N, Hashim A
    Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2011;9(2):29-34.
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    This survey was carried out to examine the habits of practising optometrists in private practice around Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley. A questionnaire survey was prepared that encompassed questions on ophthalmic intruments and appliances, services offered, eye examinatians carried aut and patient management, failure ta carry out comprehensive eye examination, community engagements and their opinion on optometrists as primary eyecare practitioners. The questionnaire was sent to 100 registered optometrists practising in Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley. About 64 optometrists responded and returned the questionnaire, but 3 of them were excluded because they were incomplete. The results showed almast all aptornetric practice has all the equipment related to optometry practice except for tonometer and visual field measurement. F orty~four percent ( 44%) of aptometrists undertook comprehensive eye examinatians and necessary referred patients far further examinations. Optometrists who did not perform comprehensive eye examinations give reasons of inadequate equipment and clients who want a quick examination. ln conclusion optometric practice provide almost all the equipments required for optometrists to practice as primary health care practioners but only 44% of optometrists carriedout comprehensive eye examinations. Optometrists in private practice need to practice all the skills they learned and play important roles in educating the public in an effort to improve the primary eyecare of society. Keywords: optometric practice, private practice, primary health eyecare
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  3. Fulltext Perception towards teaching and learning of clinical education among physiotherapy students during clinical placements. [Persepsi terhadap pengajaran dan pembelajaran pendidikan klinikal di kalangan pelajar fisioterapi semasa penempatan klinikal]
    Ramli A, Ramli NI, Kamarudin K, Bahari SE, Azmi NA
    Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2012;10(2):1-7.
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    This study aims to identify the perception of third year physiotherapy students on the teaching and learning during clinical placements. A sample of 154 third year undergraduate and diploma students from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, the Universiti Teknologi Mara and the Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekutu completed the questionnaire. High internal reliability of teaching and learning activities scale in the questionnaire was determined using Cronbach alpha (α = 0.94). Findings showed significant differences (p < 0.05) of perception among students in the clinical block between different levels of education, the ideal number of students in a group during clinical teaching session, and in the activity of ‘patient-centered activities,’ as well as 'feedback to the student.’ These findings demonstrated that the level of education does influence the students’ perceptions on their teaching and learning during clinical placements. In conclusion, the level of education is a contributory factor that influences the students’ rate of learning in clinical education.
    Keywords: Clinical education, physiotherapy students, perception, undergraduate, diploma
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  4. Fulltext UKM Medical Graduates’ Perception of their Communication Skills during Housemanship
    Abdus Salam, Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, Siti Harnida Md Isa, Zulkifli Zainuddin, Azian Abdul Latiff, Ng, Soon Pheng, et al.
    Medicine & Health, 2008;3(1):54-58.
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    The art of talking to patients and their relatives does not come naturally to most of us and the ability to put oneself in the patients’ predicament is difficult particularly for the young doctors. To identify the communication abilities of the young doctors, a cross sectional study was carried out on 32 house officers who graduated from UKM in 2004 during their house jobs at different hospitals in Malaysia. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect the data. Fifty nine percent respondents claimed that they had communicated very well with patients while 69% with support staff and 88% with peers. On the other hand 38% and 41% of the respondents claimed they communicated very well with their superiors and families of patients. Only 22% of the graduates’ skills of communication in breaking bad news were very well, while 50% and 81% were very well in counselling patients and taking consent for procedures. Curriculum planners need to emphasize the importance ofdeveloping good communication skills in all aspects for the future doctors.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  5. Fulltext Peoples expectations from healthcare providers - a Turkish perspective
    Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo, Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Seher Nur Sulku, Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Zafar Ahmed, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf, et al.
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2013;13(2):88-97.
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    There is high expectation from the population on part of the healthcare providers. These include; skilful and timely medication administration; and knowledge, honesty, listening skills, availability and professional attitude. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the expectation of population with regards to the healthcare providers in Turkey. A cross- sectional study was conducted in Turkey, including both rural and urban population, carried out from October 2011 till January 2012. A total of 540 household heads were selected using multistage random sampling technique. Data was collected using modified self-administered 16-items QUOTE (Quality of Care Through the Patients’ Eyes) questionnaire. The questionnaire measures communication/ accessibility, organizational skills and professional skills. The response rate was (77.1%) and data was analyzed by using SPSS version 16.0. All the aspects measured using QUOTE questionnaire were found to be important by the majority of respondents, but with varying degrees of priority. The quality aspects related to the professional skills of physicians was ranked first followed by communication/ accessibility and last but not the least is the organizational skills of health care providers. This study explored the Turkish people priorities and expectations regarding healthcare providers. The public priorities and expectation were different across population. This may reflect the need to understand people's expectations before providing the services to avoid complaints that may occur after the services have been rendered.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  6. Fulltext Back pain and associated factors among rubber tappers in Pahang. [Sakit belakang dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya dikalangan penoreh getah di Pahang.]
    Abu Hassan Shaari, Hasbullah Abdul Rahman
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2003;3(1):48-51.
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    Backache is a common health problem associated with non ergonomic working environment. A cross sectional study amongst the rubber tappers was conducted to determine the prevalence of low back pain and ergonomic factors related to it. The respondents were 116 male rubber tappers from Felda scheme in the state of Pahang who were selected by random sampling. The result showed prevalence of low back pain was 60.3% and has significant association with history of backache (p<0.05). Rubber tappers were 6 times more higher to develop low back pain if they had history of backache (Odd Ratio =6.24, 95% CI). There were no significant association between socio-demographic factors and low back pain. Ergonomic factors such as bending during tapping, respondents’ height and duration of the tapping showed no significant association with low back pain. Further study should be done in ergonomic aspect to explore the problem.
    Key words: Low back pain, rubber tapper, Felda, ergonomic.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  7. Fulltext Factors influencing the recovery of stroke patients in Kuala Lumpur. [Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemulihan pesakit strok di Kuala Lumpur]
    Nurul Aini, H.M., Aniza, I., Hazlina, M.M.
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2007;7(2):53-58.
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    Stroke is among the main cause of death and loss of work capability in Malaysia. Government hospitals statistic shows drastic increase of stroke cases and deaths resulting from it. Hospital Kuala Lumpur's statistic recorded about 30% to 35% fatality in cases of stroke. The study was carried out to identify the level of stroke recovery and its associated factors. The study was carried out at University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center (UKMMC), Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) and National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM). The sampling method was universal sampling and respondents were interviewed using guided questionnaire. The stroke recovery was studied to identify the relationshiP with social support, age, coping, stroke severity and lifestyle. The response rate of this study was 50.3%. A total of 47.0% ofstroke patient received high stroke recovery. Among five factors studied, three factors have shown the significant relationship with stroke recovery; coping style OR 0.293 (95% Confidence Interval (CI), 0.129·0.668, P "0.004); lifestyle, OR 0.347 (95% Confidence Interval (CI), 0.154· 0.782, p" 0.01) dan social support OR 0.291 (95% Confidence Interval (CI), 0.128· 0.664, P"0.004), Establish significant relationshiP of stroke recovery with three studied factors which were social support, coping style and lifestyle. Most of the stroke patients in this study are retirees and housewives. These three factors are required further attention to ensure stroke patients recover.
    Key words: Recovery, stroke, social support, coping, lifestyle
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  8. Fulltext Prevalence and psychosocial characteristics of job strain in laboratory technicians in Ministry of Health hospitals in Kelantan, Malaysia
    Aziah, B.D., Rusli, B.N., Winn, T., Naing, L.
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2005;5(2):39-44.
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    A cross-sectional study of 71 laboratory technicians in Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) Hospitals (response rate 89.9%) was conducted from September ZOO1 till February 2002. Seven MOH Hospitals in Kelantan were chosen. Karase job Content — Questionnaire (Malay Version) was used as research instrument in this study. There were five scales in the questionnaire; two scales were used to dehne job strain - decision latitude and psychological demands. Results showed that the majority of laboratory technicians in MOH Hospitah were classified as passive. However, the proportion of high strain group was the second highest after passive group. The percentage of laboratory technicians in MOH Hospitals which was classified as having a high job strain was 26.8%. The “high strain" group scored significantly higher for hazardous conditions, toxic exposures, total psychological stressors, total physical hazard, and total physical stressors as compared to the “non»high strain” group. Laboratory technicians in “high strain" group had significantly younger in age (18-34 years) group (42.1%) compared to those in “non·high strain" group (7.7%) and shorter total duration of employment (yr) ( 15 .3 x 6.8) compared to those in “non»high strain" group (19.2 x 6.7). We therefore conclude that less experienced and higher psychosocial factors at work experiencing higher job strain compared to those who were more experienced and less psychosocial factors.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  9. Fulltext The factors, effects and management of stress among wardens and prisoners in Selangor
    Adlina, S., Narimah, A.H.H., Ahmad Fahmi, A.Z., Iskandar, M.A., Nur Amirah, S., Nurul Farahiyah, A., et al.
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2007;7(2):42-48.
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    A cross-sectional study was conducted in May 2007 on stress and stress self management among the prisoners and wardens of a prison in Selangor. This study was conducted as part of an elective posting for second year medical students and the topic was chosen to add on to the body of knowledge on stress among prisoners and wardens. A self administered questionnaire was distributed by random sampling and the respondents consisted of 100 prisoners and 97 wardens. Majority of the prisoners did not have stress with reference to interpersonal factors such as conflict with cellmates, conflict with wardens and conflict with inmates, For interpersonal factors, majority of the prisoners experienced stress because they felt bored (78%), thought they had no bright future (63%) and they also had no visitors (61%). Stress resulted in physical effects, whereby 67% admitted that they experienced health problems and 64% experienced sleep disturbance. Emotional effects of stress experienced by the prisoners were sadness (67%), anxiousness (63%) and confusion (56%). The major spiritual effect was regret (84%) followed by feeling closer to God (78%) and feeling high spirited (59%). The major social effects experienced by
    the prisoners were low self esteem (63%) and embarrassment (58%). Methods of stress self management were prayers and conduct of religious activities (87%), sharing problems with friends (78%), doing recreational activities (77%), sleeping (72%) , doing a hobby (68) and seeking help from doctors (57%). As for the wardens, with reference to interpersonal factors, high level of stress was experience with reference ta prisoners behavior (82.5%) and problems with higher authorities (83.5 %), For intrapersonal factors, sleep disturbances (64%), career problems (76.3%), financial problems (73.2%) and feeling bored (75.3%) highly contributed to stress. Wardens physical effects were 38.1% health problems and 29.9% sleep disturbances. For emotional effects, must of them were depressed (54.6%), anxious (67%), angry (63.9%), confused (64.9%), frustrated (59.8%), threatened (53.6%) and patriotic (51.5%). The spiritual effect were feeling closer to God (86.6%), feeling responsible for duties (82.5%), regret doing the job (74.2%), feeling high spirited (58.8%). For social effects, low self esteem is the highest effect experienced (68%). Wardens managed stress by praying and conducting religious activities (91.8%), recreational activities (88.7%), doing a hobby (85.6%), sleeping (74.2%), and sharing problems (68%).
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  10. Fulltext Are our postgraduate candidates having knowledge problems in basic sciences? – An experience with mock Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
    Hatta, S.
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2008;17(2):1-7.
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    Summary of Paper: This study aimed to assess the knowledge on basic sciences and clinical psychiatry (psychopathology and clinical syndromes) of the part I candidates on the mock MCQ paper. Methodology and results: The study is a descriptive and cross-sectional study and was carried out in a group of postgraduate students in psychiatry from Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya (UM) attending a series of revision course organized by the Department of Psychiatry, UKM. Revision course in psychiatry is an annual intensive course organized by the Department of Psychiatry, UKM to help young candidates preparing postgraduate psychiatry examination to refresh and consolidate their knowledge on basic sciences and clinical psychiatry. Candidates from various universities sitting for part 1 exam and completed their lectures and training in area of basic sciences are invited to attend this course which is held in The Department of Psychiatry, Hospital UKM.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  11. Fulltext Psychosocial Factors Influencing Truancy in High Risk Secondary Schools in Kuala Lumpur
    Nik Ruzyanei, N.J., Wan Salwina, W.I., Tuti Iryani, M.D., Rozhan, M.R., Shamsul, A.S., Zasmani, S.
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2009;18(2):1-8.
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    This study aimed to determine the psychosocial factors associated with school truancy in secondary school students attending three high risk schools in Kuala Lumpur. It is a cross-sectional study involving 373 Form Four students. Socio demographic, family, living and school characteristics of the respondents were obtained through self-administered questionnaires. There were significantly greater percentage of divorced parents (p=0.025, OR=2.52, 1.01
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  12. Fulltext Patient perception about preoperative information to allay anxiety towards major surgery
    Kelly Ee Lu Ting, Maria Sau Sim Ng, Wei Fern Siew
    International e-Journal of Science, Medicine & Education, 2013;7(1):29-32.
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    Surgeries are seen as stressors that trigger preoperative anxiety. Preparing the patients for surgery through preoperative teaching becomes crucial to allay anxiety level. In a cross sectional descriptive study conducted on eighty patients (age: 18–65 yr) who had undergone open abdominal surgery, 78.8% (n=63) stated that they experienced anxiety prior to surgery. Among these anxious respondents, 47.5% (n=38) experienced high state anxiety. Three of the top information that patients perceived as important to allay anxiety towards major surgery were: details of surgery, details of nursing care to surgery and information on anaesthesia. Nurses working in the surgical wards need to proactively address patients’ psychological concerns towards surgery and provide preoperative information based on patients’ needs to allay anxiety.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  13. Fulltext Parental preferences with regards to disclosure following adverse events occurring in relation to medication use or diagnosis in the care of their children - perspectives from Malaysia
    Wong CH, Tan TR, Heng HY, Ramesh T, Ting PW, Lee WS, et al.
    Med J Malaysia, 2016 Aug;71(4):186-192.
    PMID: 27770117
    Open disclosure is poorly understood in Malaysia but is an ethical and professional responsibility. The objectives of this study were to determine: (1) the perception of parents regarding the severity of medical error in relation to medication use or diagnosis; (2) the preference of parents for information following the medical error and its relation to severity; and (3) the preference of parents with regards to disciplinary action, reporting, and legal action.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  14. Fulltext Oral health literacy among carers of special needs children in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
    Fabillah NSA, Mustapa N, Rohani MM, Esa R
    Ann Dent, 2015;22(1):15-20.
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    Oral health literacy (OHL) is important in empowering people to improve their general and oral health. Carers’ OHL may be associated with their ability to deliver good oral healthcare to their children. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the OHL among carers of special needs children. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study of carers in four Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre. Data were collected through a structured face-to-face interview of 40 carers. Oral Health Literacy Malay Version (OHLI-M) was measured using text passages and prompts with a total of 57 items. These items were used to assess comprehension and numerical ability of carers based on domains namely, accessing dental care, understand appointment and following medication instructions. The results showed that majority of the participants had ‘marginal’ and ‘adequate’ OHL level of 32.5% and 52.5%, respectively. Only four (10%) participants had ‘inadequate’ OHL level. The ‘reading comprehension’ and ‘numeracy’ sections’ mean scores were 37.54 (95% CI 35.7-39.4) and 38.17 (95% CI 34.8-41.6). The total OHL mean score was 75.7 (95% CI 71.2-80.2). In conclusion, majority of the carers of special needs children in this sample had moderate OHL. Such information is important to develop more appropriate intervention programmes for carers to match their OHL.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  15. Fulltext Motivation influence towards physical activity level among university staff
    Kamal AA, Radzani M
    Movement Health & Exercise, 2016;5(1):49-56.
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    Levels of physical activity are usually affected by a high motivational factor. There are many internal and external motivational factors. Less physical activity or a sedentary lifestyle can be defined as movement of the body equal to the minimum rest metabolic rate. It also refers to passive physical behavior such as watching television, reading, using a computer, talking on the phone, driving a car, meditating, or eating. This study was conducted to determine and investigate the motivational factors that influence participation in sports and physical activities. A survey questionnaire based on the "Exercise Motivation Inventory" (EMI-2) and the "International Physical Activity Questionnaire" (IPAQ) was developed to meet the needs of the study. This study looked at the relationship between motivational factors and the level of physical activity and sports participation among university staff, who involved in their daily lives. Findings that showed university staff were more motivated to perform moderate physical activity in daily life. The motives for physical activity are both in terms of appearance and social factors. Inferential analysis indicated no significant difference in terms of the motives for employee engagement in physical activity and status based on weight. Correlation analysis showed a significant relationship between physical activity and body weight among staff. There was no significant relationship between participation motives and physical activity among employees.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  16. Fulltext Anticoagulation management of atrial fibrillation: the relationship of prevailing adherence to a dose protocol and recall schedule on TTR in primary care
    Nantha YS
    Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol, 2014 Sep 22;1:2333392814552524.
    PMID: 28462246 DOI: 10.1177/2333392814552524
    OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevailing level of adherence to a dosing algorithm and a recall schedule and its relationship with the time in therapeutic range (TTR) among patients with atrial fibrillation.
    METHODS: The study was carried out at a regional primary care clinic in Malaysia. Patients on anticoagulation therapy aged older than 18 years were included in the study. The participants have received continuation of their anticoagulation therapy at the primary care clinic for at least 6 months to 1 year after being discharged from a tertiary center. Correlation and multiple regression studies were performed to determine the significance of the predictors of TTR.
    RESULTS: A majority (217) of patients with atrial fibrillation received anticoagulation therapy at the clinic followed by patients with mitral valve replacement and aortic valve replacement. The mean TTR for patients with atrial fibrillation was 57.6%. General practitioners (GPs) adhered to 75.5% of the dose protocol but fared poorly in adhering to the recall schedule (36.2%). The concordance to the dose algorithm and recall schedule were significantly related to TTR. Multiple regression analysis proved that the concordance to the dose algorithm and recall schedule were important predictors of the level of TTR in patients with atrial fibrillation.
    DISCUSSION: The study provides preliminary evidence on the relationship between a validated dose algorithm that is integrated with a recall schedule in the control of TTR in patients with atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation treatment. A larger multicenter study is needed to confirm the results of this finding.
    Study site: Klinik Kesihatan Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  17. Fulltext E-Health literacy of medical and health sciences university students in Mashhad, Iran in 2016: a pilot study
    Dashti S, Peyman N, Tajfard M, Esmaeeli H
    Electron Physician, 2017 Mar;9(3):3966-3973.
    PMID: 28461871 DOI: 10.19082/3966
    BACKGROUND: In order to provide a better healthcare education to the society, health care students should have an acceptable electronic health (E-Health) literacy.
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the level of E-Health literacy of Medicine and Health Sciences university students in Mashhad, Iran.
    METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed on 192 students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences using a validated Persian translate of the E-Health literacy scale (P-EHEALS) questionnaire in 2016. Demographic data including age, monthly income, level of education, preference of website for obtaining health related information and minutes of Internet use per day were obtained from the subjects. Independent-samples t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for comparison between groups, and Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression were used to assess the correlation between study parameters and EHEALS score using SPSS version 21.
    RESULTS: A total of 192 (67.2% female and 32.8% male) subjects with mean age of 24.71±5.30 years participated in the study. Mean P-EHEALS score of the subjects was 28.21±6.95. There was a significant difference in P-EHEALS score between genders (p<0.001), department (p=0.001), education level (p<0.001) and health status (p=0.003) as well as monthly income (p=0.03), website preference categories (p=0.02). Male students were significantly more likely to gain higher P-EHEALS scores.
    CONCLUSION: The level of E-Health literacy was low in Medical and Health Sciences university students in Mashhad. More studies are needed to assess the contributors to E-Health literacy.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  18. Fulltext An assessment of patient waiting and consultation time in a primary healthcare clinic
    Ahmad BA, Khairatul K, Farnaza A
    Malays Fam Physician, 2017;12(1):14-21.
    PMID: 28503269 MyJurnal
    Waiting is a common phenomenon in the doctor's waiting room. The purpose of this audit is to assess patient waiting time and doctor consultation time in a primary healthcare clinic and to formulate strategies for improvement. This audit was conducted at a primary care clinic for 4 weeks using the universal sampling method. All patients who attended the clinic during this period was included in the study except for those who required more time to be seen such as those who were critically ill, aggressive or those who came for repeat medication or procedures only without needing to see the doctor. The time of arrival was captured using the queue management system (QMS) and then the patient was given a timing chit which had to be manually filled by the staff at every station. The waiting time for registration, pre-consultation, consultation, appointment, payment and pharmacy were recorded as well as consultation time. The data were entered into the statistical software SPSS version 17 for analysis. version 17. Results showed that more than half of the patients were registered within 15 minutes (53%) and the average total waiting time from registration to seeing a doctor was 41 minutes. Ninety-nine percentage of patients waited less than 30 minutes to get their medication. The average consultation time was 18.21 minutes. The problems identified in this audit were addressed and strategies formulated to improve the waiting and consultation time were carried out including increasing the number of staff at the registration counter, enforcing the staggered appointment system for follow-up patients and improving the queuing system for walk-in patients.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  19. Intention to reduce food waste: A study among Malaysians
    Chun T'ing L, Moorthy K, Gunasaygaran N, Sek Li C, Omapathi D, Jia Yi H, et al.
    J Air Waste Manag Assoc, 2021 07;71(7):890-905.
    PMID: 33689567 DOI: 10.1080/10962247.2021.1900001
    Malaysia, also known as a food haven, is currently facing an excessive food waste problem which poses a threat to the environment. The objective of this research is to study the factors that affect the behavioral intention of Malaysians to reduce food waste. This study employs the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Norm Activation Model (NAM) to better understand the behavioral intention of Malaysians toward reducing food waste. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using 352 self-administered survey questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed through PLS-SEM analysis. The results show that awareness of consequences (AC) and ascription of responsibility (AR) influence personal norms, while attitude, perceived behavioral control, and personal norms (PN) have significant effect on behavioral intention (BI) to reduce food waste. Furthermore, PN partially mediates the relationship between AC and BI as well as AR and BI. This study offers critical insights which will benefit the Malaysian Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and other related parties in recognizing factors influencing the intention to reduce food waste which can be adopted to develop practical solutions to curb food waste in Malaysia.Implications: This study offers critical insights to the Malaysian Government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other related parties in recognizing factors influencing the intention to reduce food waste which can be adopted to develop practical solutions to curb food waste in Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
  20. Fulltext Psychometric evaluation of Persian version of the balanced measure of psychological needs scale among university students
    Sharif Nia H, Rahmatpour P, Khoshnavay Fomani F, Arslan G, Kaveh O, Pahlevan Sharif S, et al.
    Nurs Open, 2021 09;8(5):2784-2793.
    PMID: 33797864 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.854
    AIM: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the reliability, validity and factor structure of the Persian version of the BMPN in Iranian university students.

    DESIGN: Cross-sectional.

    METHODS: Study was conducted among Iranian medical sciences students from April to May 2020. A total of 660 students participated in the online self-administrated questionnaire. Construct validity, convergent and divergent validity, and reliability of P-BMPN were evaluated.

    RESULTS: The Exploratory factor analysis showed that the Persian version of the BMPN has 17 items with four factors: dissatisfaction, autonomy Satisfaction, relatedness satisfaction and competence satisfaction that explained 40.17% of the total variance. Based on confirmatory factor analysis, all goodness-of-fit indices confirmed the model fit.

    CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the Persian version of the BMPN is a reliable and valid measure to assess satisfaction and dissatisfaction of the psychological needs in Iranian university students.

    Matched MeSH terms: Cross-Sectional Studies
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