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  1. Fulltext The Prevalence and Work-Related Factors of Burnout Among Public Health Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Ibrahim F, Samsudin EZ, Chen XW, Toha HR
    J Occup Environ Med, 2022 Jan 01;64(1):e20-e27.
    PMID: 34789681 DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002428
    OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of burnout and its work-related factors among public health providers (PHP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    METHODS: We surveyed 366 PHP in May 2021 on their burnout, demographic, and work-related characteristics. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify associated factors.

    RESULTS: 45% PHP reported burnout. Higher PHP burnout was associated with younger age (AOR 0.96, 95% CI 0.93-0.99), prolonged COVID-19 involvement (AOR 2.35, 95% CI 1.16-4.72), as well as perceiving medium (AOR 2.10, 95% CI 1.27-3.48) and high emotional demand (AOR 4.45, 95% CI 1.67-11.77), low (AOR 2.10, 95% CI 1.27-3.48) and medium (AOR 4.18, 95% CI 1.64-10.59) role clarity, medium job satisfaction (AOR 3.21, 95% CI: 1.11-9.29), and low organisational justice (AOR 3.32, 95% CI 1.51-7.27).

    CONCLUSIONS: Improving job content and organisational characteristics may be key to reducing PHP burnout.

    Matched MeSH terms: Health Manpower
  2. Neurology in Asia
    Tan CT
    Neurology, 2015 Feb 10;84(6):623-5.
    PMID: 25666629 DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000001224
    Asia is important as it accounts for more than half of the world population. The majority of Asian countries fall into the middle income category. As for cultural traditions, Asia is highly varied, with many languages spoken. The pattern of neurologic diseases in Asia is largely similar to the West, with some disease features being specific to Asia. Whereas Asia constitutes 60% of the world's population, it contains only 20% of the world's neurologists. This disparity is particularly evident in South and South East Asia. As for neurologic care, it is highly variable depending on whether it is an urban or rural setting, the level of economic development, and the system of health care financing. To help remedy the shortage of neurologists, most counties with larger populations have established training programs in neurology. These programs are diverse, with many areas of concern. There are regional organizations serving as a vehicle for networking in neurology and various subspecialties, as well as an official journal (Neurology Asia). The Asian Epilepsy Academy, with its emphasis on workshops in various locations, EEG certification examination, and fellowships, may provide a template of effective regional networking for improving neurology care in the region.
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Manpower/statistics & numerical data*
  3. Job satisfaction, organisation commitment and retention in the public workforce: a survey among pharmacists in Malaysia
    Chua GN, Yee LJ, Sim BA, Tan KH, Sin NK, Hassali MA, et al.
    Int J Pharm Pract, 2014 Aug;22(4):265-74.
    PMID: 25121161
    The aims of the study were to assess job satisfaction and organisational commitment among pharmacists working in the public sector and its influence on their likelihood to stay within the public workforce.
    Matched MeSH terms: Pharmaceutical Services/manpower
  4. Effect of spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, psychological ownership and burnout on caring behaviour of nurses: a cross-sectional study
    Kaur D, Sambasivan M, Kumar N
    J Clin Nurs, 2013 Nov;22(21-22):3192-202.
    PMID: 24118522 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12386
    AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To propose a model of prediction of caring behaviour among nurses that includes spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, psychological ownership and burnout.
    BACKGROUND: Caring behaviour of nurses contributes to the patients' satisfaction, well-being and subsequently to the performance of the healthcare organisations. This behaviour is influenced by physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual factors.
    DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey was used, and data were analysed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling.
    METHODS: Data were collected between July-August 2011. A sample of 550 nurses in practice from seven public hospitals in and around Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) completed the questionnaire that captured five constructs. Besides nurses, 348 patients from seven hospitals participated in the study and recorded their overall satisfaction with the hospital and the services provided by the nurses. Data were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM).
    RESULTS: The key findings are: (1) spiritual intelligence influences emotional intelligence and psychological ownership, (2) emotional intelligence influences psychological ownership, burnout and caring behaviour of nurses, (3) psychological ownership influences burnout and caring behaviour of nurses, (4) burnout influences caring behaviour of nurses, (5) psychological ownership mediates the relationship between spiritual intelligence and caring behaviour and between emotional intelligence and caring behaviour of nurses and (6) burnout mediates the relationship between spiritual intelligence and caring behaviour and between psychological ownership and caring behaviour of nurses.
    CONCLUSIONS: Identifying the factors that affect caring behaviour of nurses is critical to improving the quality of patient care. Spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, psychological ownership and burnout of nurses play a significant role in effecting caring behaviour of nurses.
    RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Healthcare providers must consider the relationships between these factors in their continuing care and incorporation of these in the nursing curricula and training.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hospitals, Public/manpower
  5. The relationship between job satisfaction and intention to leave current employment among registered nurses in a teaching hospital
    Ramoo V, Abdullah KL, Piaw CY
    J Clin Nurs, 2013 Nov;22(21-22):3141-52.
    PMID: 24118518 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12260
    AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To assess Malaysian nurses' perceived job satisfaction and to determine whether any association exists between job satisfaction and intention to leave current employment.
    BACKGROUND: There is currently a shortage of qualified nurses, and healthcare organisations often face challenges in retaining trained nurses. Job satisfaction has been identified as a factor that influences nurse turnover. However, this has not been widely explored in Malaysia.
    DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey.
    METHODS: Registered nurses in a teaching hospital in Malaysia completed a self-administered questionnaire. Of the 150 questionnaires distributed, 141 were returned (response rate = 94%).
    RESULTS: Overall, nurses had a moderate level of job satisfaction, with higher satisfaction for motivational factors. Significant effects were observed between job satisfaction and demographic variables. About 40% of the nurses intended to leave their current employment. Furthermore, age, work experience and nursing education had significant associations with intention to leave. Logistic regression analysis revealed that job satisfaction was a significant and independent predictor of nurses' intention to leave after controlling for demographic variables.
    CONCLUSION: The results suggest that there is a significant association between job satisfaction and nurses' intention to leave their current employment. It adds to the existing literature on the relationship between nurses' job satisfaction and intention to leave.
    RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Methods for enhancing nurses' job satisfaction are vital to promote the long-term retention of nurses within organisations. Attention must be paid to the needs of younger nurses, as they represent the majority of the nursing workforce and often have lower satisfaction and greater intention to leave than older nurses do. Strategies to nurture younger nurses, such as providing opportunities for further education, greater management decision-making capabilities and flexible working environment, are essential.
    KEYWORDS: Malaysian nurses; intention to leave; job satisfaction; nursing; teaching hospital; turnover
    Matched MeSH terms: Hospitals, Teaching/manpower*
  6. Diagnostic radiology in the tropics: technical considerations
    Ng KH, McLean ID
    Semin Musculoskelet Radiol, 2011 Nov;15(5):441-5.
    PMID: 22081279 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1293490
    An estimated two thirds of the world's population is currently without access to diagnostic radiology services, and most of them live in resource-limited tropical regions with harsh environments. Most patients are diagnosed and treated in poorly equipped government-funded hospitals and clinics that have insufficiently trained staff and are barely operational. Any available imaging equipment is likely to be functioning suboptimally and be poorly maintained. The root of the problem is usually a lack of know-how and a quality culture, combined with insufficient basic equipment and infrastructure. Radiological imaging is an essential aspect of primary care and used in the critical diagnosis and management of trauma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, cancer, and other respiratory and abdominal diseases. Considerations such as quality management and infrastructure, personnel, equipment, and radiation protection and safety are important to ensure the proper functioning and rational use of a diagnostic radiology facility in the tropics.
    Matched MeSH terms: Radiology/manpower
  7. Sociodemographic characteristics of food handlers and their knowledge, attitude and practice towards food sanitation: a preliminary report
    Zain MM, Naing NN
    Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 2002 Jun;33(2):410-7.
    PMID: 12236444
    Diseases spread through food still remain a common and persistent problems resulting in appreciable morbidity and occasional mortality. Food handlers play an important role in ensuring food safety throughout the chain of production, processing, storage and preparation. This study is to explore the pattern of sociodemographic distribution and to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of food handlers towards food-borne diseases and food safety. A total of 430 food handlers were randomly selected from Kota Bharu district and interviewed by using structured questionnaire. Distribution of food handlers was Malays (98.8%), females (69.5%), married (81.4%), working in food stalls (64.2%), involved in operational areas (49.3%), having no license (54.2%) and immunized with Ty2 (60.7%). The mean age was 41 +/- 12 years and the mean income was RM 465 +/- 243/month. The educational level was found as no formal education (10.5%), primary school (31.9%), secondary school (57.0%) and diploma/degree holders (0.7%). A significant number of food handlers (57.2%) had no certificate in food handlers training program and 61.9% had undergone routine medical examinations (RME). Almost half (48.4%) had poor knowledge. Multiple logistic regression showed type of premise [Odd ratio (OR) = 4.0, 95% Confidence interval (CI) =1.8-7.5, p = 0.0004], educational level (OR = 4.0, 95% CI = 1.8-7.4, p = 0.0003) and job status of food handlers (OR = 0.5, 95% CI = 0.3-0.8, p = 0.0031) significantly influenced the level score of knowledge. No significant difference of attitude and practice between trained and untrained food handlers. Findings of this preliminary study may help in planning health education intervention programs for food handlers in order to have improvement in knowledge, attitude and practice towards food-borne diseases and food safety. Furthermore, it will in turn reduce national morbidity and mortality of food-borne diseases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Food Handling/manpower*
  8. WHO plans to improve training for blood-bank personnel
    AIDS Policy Law, 2001 Oct 26;16(20):3.
    PMID: 11692478
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Banks/manpower*
  9. The migration transition in Malaysia
    Lim LL
    Asian Pac Migr J, 1996;5(2-3):319-37.
    PMID: 12320775
    "Exploring the unique experience of migration transition in Malaysia, this paper identifies the turning points in relation to the level and nature of economic and labor market developments in Malaysia. Examining the development dynamics that mark the passage from exporting labor to depending on foreign labor, the paper concludes that such dynamics are influenced not only by economic but also sociocultural, demographic and policy factors. Several lessons from the Malaysian experience are drawn at the end to be utilized by other countries that still have to reach the turning points of the migration transition."
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Manpower*
  10. Psychiatry in Peninsula Malaysia
    Buhrich N
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1980 Dec;14(4):299-304.
    PMID: 6945096
    Matched MeSH terms: Psychiatry/manpower
  11. Brunei Darussalam
    United States. Department of State. Bureau of Public Affairs
    Backgr Notes Ser, 1985 Apr.
    PMID: 12178106
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Manpower*
  12. Fulltext A primary health care project in Sarawak
    Chen PCY, Tan YK
    Med J Malaysia, 1982 Mar;37(1):25-34.
    PMID: 7121343
    A joint pilot project between the Ministry of Health and the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Malaya, to test the value of village aides in extending the health care system into isolated Iban communities was started in May 1979 in the Entabai District of Sarawak. A group of 15 village aides consisting of 11 traditional Iban manangs (medicine-men) and 4 youths were trained to provide primary health care including simple curative care, preventive care and to assist in the detection of malaria. Evaluation carried out 2 years later showed the following. In respect of curative care, the village aides were each, on the average, treating 70.6 patients per month, the most common illness being headaches (30.4 percent), which together with abdominal pain, constipation, bodyaches, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, worm infestations, cough and sore throat, accounted for 89 percent of all illnesses seen by them. Subsequent to the introduction of village aides in the project area, the number ofseriously ill patients requiring admission to the rest beds of the klinik desa dropped by 43.8 percent and the number of emergency referrals to the back-up divisional hospitals fell by 46.1 percent showing that patients were coming to the klinik desa for treatment at an earlier stage. The 11 traditional Iban manangs, who had received training had, on their own accord, drastically reduced the use of traditional Iban modes of therapy in preference for "modern" medicine. During the 24 months immediately after the introduction of village aides into Entabai, 9 gravity feed water supply systems together with the related "health package" advocating general cleanliness, the use of latrines andfences were effected, whereas only 6 such systems were installed in the previous 24 months, indicating that it is likely that the village aides were of some assistance in mobilizing the community is respect of these self-help efforts. During the same period, the majority of longhouses in the area successfully established a number of vegetable gardens growing foods for home consumption, and continue to vigorously advocate breast feeding of infants in opposition to bottle feeding. During the 23 months after village aides were introduced, a total of 1,093 blood films were collected by the 15 village aides, the average number of blood films per village aide being 3.2 blood slides per month. Village aides are socially accepted by the Iban community who utilize their curative skills when mild illnesses disturb them, but who proceed directly to the klinik desa when more serious illnesses such as fevers strike them. The project has established clear lines of communication between the health team and the community, and has stimulated the community to organize itself to achieve an increasingly high level of health through community participation and self reliance. Plans have been approved in principle to train a further 2000 village aides in primary health care for the state of Sarawak.
    Matched MeSH terms: Primary Health Care/manpower
  13. A global perspective on foreign contract labor
    Smart JE, Casco RR
    Asian Migr, 1998 Jan-Feb;1(1):8-12.
    PMID: 12281042
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Manpower*
  14. Child care services in Malaysia: an overview
    Yusof K, Wong YL, Ooi GL, Hamid-Don P
    Asia Pac J Public Health, 1987;1(3):11-6.
    PMID: 3452401
    Matched MeSH terms: Child Day Care Centers/manpower
  15. DietPal: a Web-based dietary menu-generating and management system
    Noah SA, Abdullah SN, Shahar S, Abdul-Hamid H, Khairudin N, Yusoff M, et al.
    J Med Internet Res, 2004 Jan 30;6(1):e4.
    PMID: 15111270
    Attempts in current health care practice to make health care more accessible, effective, and efficient through the use of information technology could include implementation of computer-based dietary menu generation. While several of such systems already exist, their focus is mainly to assist healthy individuals calculate their calorie intake and to help monitor the selection of menus based upon a prespecified calorie value. Although these prove to be helpful in some ways, they are not suitable for monitoring, planning, and managing patients' dietary needs and requirements. This paper presents a Web-based application that simulates the process of menu suggestions according to a standard practice employed by dietitians.
    Matched MeSH terms: Food Service, Hospital/manpower*
  16. The legal scope of dental hygienists in the United States and other countries
    Roemer R
    Public Health Rep, 1970 Nov;85(11):941-8.
    PMID: 4990879
    Matched MeSH terms: Dentistry/manpower*
  17. Fulltext Empirically derived guidance for social scientists to influence environmental policy
    Marshall N, Adger N, Attwood S, Brown K, Crissman C, Cvitanovic C, et al.
    PLoS One, 2017;12(3):e0171950.
    PMID: 28278238 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171950
    Failure to stem trends of ecological disruption and associated loss of ecosystem services worldwide is partly due to the inadequate integration of the human dimension into environmental decision-making. Decision-makers need knowledge of the human dimension of resource systems and of the social consequences of decision-making if environmental management is to be effective and adaptive. Social scientists have a central role to play, but little guidance exists to help them influence decision-making processes. We distil 348 years of cumulative experience shared by 31 environmental experts across three continents into advice for social scientists seeking to increase their influence in the environmental policy arena. Results focus on the importance of process, engagement, empathy and acumen and reveal the importance of understanding and actively participating in policy processes through co-producing knowledge and building trust. The insights gained during this research might empower a science-driven cultural change in science-policy relations for the routine integration of the human dimension in environmental decision making; ultimately for an improved outlook for earth's ecosystems and the billions of people that depend on them.
    Matched MeSH terms: Social Sciences/manpower*
  18. The medical auxiliary in rural Malaysia
    Chen PC
    Lancet, 1973 May 05;1(7810):983-5.
    PMID: 4121603
    Matched MeSH terms: Health Manpower*
  19. How to build a lab in East Asia's science hot spots
    Gewin V
    Nature, 2018 06;558(7711):625-627.
    PMID: 29950636 DOI: 10.1038/d41586-018-05513-2
    Matched MeSH terms: Laboratories/manpower
  20. Fulltext Reliability and validity of job content questionnaire for university research laboratory staff in Malaysia
    Nehzat F, Huda BZ, Tajuddin SH
    Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 2014 Mar;45(2):481-9.
    PMID: 24968690
    Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) has been proven a reliable and valid instrument to assess job stress in many countries and among various occupations. In Malaysia, both English and Malay versions of the JCQ have been administered to automotive workers, schoolteachers, and office workers. This study assessed the reliability and validity of the instrument with research laboratory staff in a university. A cross sectional study was conducted among 258 research laboratory staff in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Malaysian laboratory staff who have worked for at least one year were randomly selected from nine faculties and institutes in the university that have research laboratory. A self-administered English and Malay version of Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) was used. Three major scales of JCQ: decision latitude, psychological job demands, and social support were assessed. Cronbach's alpha coefficients of two scales were acceptable, decision latitude and psychological job demands (0.70 and 0.72, respectively), while Cronbach's alpha coefficient for social support (0.86) was good. Exploratory factor analysis showed five factors that correspond closely to the theoretical construct of the questionnaire. The results of this research suggest that the JCQ is reliable and valid for examining psychosocial work situations and job strain among research laboratory staff. Further studies should be done for confirmative results, and further evaluation is needed on the decision authority subscale for this occupation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Laboratories/manpower*
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