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Fulltext Factors influencing childhood immunisation uptake in Africa: a systematic review

Galadima AN, Zulkefli NAM, Said SM, Ahmad N

BMC Public Health, 2021 07 28;21(1):1475.

PMID: 34320942 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11466-5

BACKGROUND: Vaccine preventable diseases are still the most common cause of childhood mortality, with an estimated 3 million deaths every year, mainly in Africa and Asia. An estimate of 29% deaths among children aged 1-59 months were due to vaccine preventable diseases. Despite the benefits of childhood immunisation, routine vaccination coverage for all recommended Expanded Programme on Immunization vaccines has remained poor in some African countries, such as Nigeria (31%), Ethiopia (43%), Uganda (55%) and Ghana (57%). The aim of this study is to collate evidence on the factors that influence childhood immunisation uptake in Africa, as well as to provide evidence for future researchers in developing, implementing and evaluating intervention among African populations which will improve childhood immunisation uptake.

METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of articles on the factors influencing under-five childhood immunisation uptake in Africa. This was achieved by using various keywords and searching multiple databases (Medline, PubMed, CINAHL and Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection) dating back from inception to 2020.

RESULTS: Out of 18,708 recorded citations retrieved, 10,396 titles were filtered and 324 titles remained. These 324 abstracts were screened leading to 51 included studies. Statistically significant factors found to influence childhood immunisation uptake were classified into modifiable and non-modifiable factors and were further categorised into different groups based on relevance. The modifiable factors include obstetric factors, maternal knowledge, maternal attitude, self-efficacy and maternal outcome expectation, whereas non-modifiable factors were sociodemographic factors of parent and child, logistic and administration factors.

CONCLUSION: Different factors were found to influence under-five childhood immunisation uptake among parents in Africa. Immunisation health education intervention among pregnant women, focusing on the significant findings from this systematic review, would hopefully improve childhood immunisation uptake in African countries with poor coverage rates.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Fulltext Comparing and determining factors associated with hypertension self-care profiles of patients in two multi-ethnic Asian countries: cross-sectional studies between two study populations

Wee SY, Salim H, Mawardi M, Koh YLE, Ali H, Shariff Ghazali S, et al.

BMJ Open, 2021 06 14;11(6):e044192.

PMID: 34127489 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044192

OBJECTIVES: To compare the sociodemography, disease characteristics and hypertension self-care profiles and to determine the factors influencing Hypertension Self-Care Profiles (HTN-SCP) in two populations in primary care settings from Singapore and Malaysia.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional, cross national.

SETTING: Multi-centre, primary care clinics Malaysia and Singapore.

PARTICIPANTS: 1123 adults with hypertension enrolled and analysed.

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Comparison between sociodemography, disease characteristics and the mean scores of HTN-SCP domains (behaviour, motivation and self-efficacy) and the factors influencing hypertension self-care.

RESULTS: 1123 adults with hypertension attending primary care clinics in Malaysia and Singapore were involved. The participants' mean age was 63.6 years (SD 9.7) in Singapore and 60.4 (SD 9.1) in Malaysia. Most of the participants in Singapore had tertiary education (22.3%) compared with Malaysia (13.0%), p<0.001. A higher proportion of participants from Singapore had controlled blood pressure (74.6%) compared with Malaysia (33.8%), p<0.001. The mean total score of HTN-SCP was significantly higher among Singapore participants compared with Malaysia participants 190 (SD 28) versus 184 (SD 23) (p<0.001). Similarly, the mean score for motivation domain 67 (SD 10) versus 65 (SD 9), followed by self-efficacy score 65 (SD 11) versus 62 (SD 9) and behaviour score (58 SD 9 vs 56 SD 9) were higher among Singapore participants. In both countries, the factors which influenced higher HTN-SCP mean scores across all domains were being Indian and had tertiary education.

CONCLUSIONS: The study population in Singapore had a higher HTN-SCP mean score compared with Malaysia. The common factors influencing higher HTN-SCP mean scores at both study sites were ethnicity and level of education. Future intervention to improve self-care among people with hypertension may need to be tailored to their behaviour, motivation and self-efficacy levels.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Fulltext Asthma symptoms and respiratory infections in Malaysian students-associations with ethnicity and chemical exposure at home and school

Norbäck D, Hashim Z, Ali F, Hashim JH

Environ Res, 2021 06;197:111061.

PMID: 33785322 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111061

Little is known on respiratory effects of indoor chemicals in the tropics. We investigated associations between asthma and respiratory infections in Malaysian students and chemical exposure at home and at school. Moreover, we investigated differences in home environment between the three main ethnic groups in Malaysia (Malay, Chinese, Indian). Totally, 462 students from 8 junior high schools in Johor Bahru participated (96% participation rate). The students answered a questionnaire on health and home environment. Climate, carbon dioxide (CO2), volatile organic compounds (VOC), formaldehyde and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) were measured inside and outside the schools. Multilevel logistic regression was applied to study associations between exposure and health. Totally 4.8% were smokers, 10.3% had wheeze, 9.3% current asthma, and had 18.8% any respiratory infection in the past 3 months. Malay students had more dampness or mould (p Asia against insects. In conclusion, chemical emissions from recent indoor painting at home can increase the risk of wheeze. In schools, para-dichlorobenzene can increase the risk of current asthma and respiratory infections while ethylbenzene can increase the risk of respiratory infections.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Concurrent anti-stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgery for advanced pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery and SUI: an Asian perspective footnote from the Pan-Asia meeting

Lo TS, Tan YL

Int Urogynecol J, 2021 06;32(6):1329-1330.

PMID: 34057542 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04879-8

Matched MeSH terms: Asia; Asian Continental Ancestry Group

Rapid diagnostic testing for antimicrobial stewardship: Utility in Asia Pacific

Apisarnthanarak A, Kim HB, Moore L, Xiao Y, Singh S, Doi Y, et al.

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, 2021 07;42(7):864-868.

PMID: 34128462 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.149

Rapid diagnostic testing (RDT) can provide prompt, accurate identification of infectious organisms and be a key component of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs. However, their use is less widespread in Asia Pacific than western countries. Cost can be prohibitive, particularly in less resource-replete settings. A selective approach is required, possibly focusing on the initiation of antimicrobials, for differentiating bacterial versus viral infections and identifying locally relevant tropical diseases. Across Asia Pacific, more data are needed on RDT use within AMS, focusing on the impact on antimicrobial usage, patient morbidity and mortality, and cost effectiveness. Moreover, in the absence of formal guidelines, regional consensus statements to guide clinical practice are warranted. These will provide a regionally relevant definition for RDT; greater consensus on its role in managing infections; advice on implementation and overcoming barriers; and guidance on optimizing human resource capacity. By addressing these issues, the outcomes of AMS programs should improve.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Fulltext Prevalence of depression in cancer patients: a review on the comparison between different regions

Ng, C.G., Zainal N.Z.

Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2014;23(2):90-113.

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Introduction: Depression is the most common psychological sequelae in cancer patients. It is challenging to diagnose depression in cancer patients. Furthermore, the presentation is influenced by the patients’ cultural background. Objectives: This literature review aims to determine the prevalence of depression in cancer patients across regions of different cultural background. Methods: A literature search was undertaken by using Pubmed electronic database. Studies were included in this review if they (a) examined the prevalence of depression in cancer patients and (b) published in English peer-review journal between 2000 and 2009. Results: A total of 59 studies from 21 countries were reviewed and summarised. The prevalence of depression in cancer patients ranged from 3% to 72%. Studies from Asia reported the lowest prevalence (3-39%) and Europe reported the highest prevalence (7-72%). Conclusion: Cultural influence may play a role in the prevalent difference of depression in cancer patients. Somatization and stigmatization are suggested as the possible reasons of lower prevalence of depression in Asia region. The biopsychiatric model of mental illness and western psychologization explain the higher prevalence in Western region. Future research on the cross-cultural variability in the presentation of depression in cancer patients is recommended.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Fulltext Saliva as a diagnostic tool for assessment of dental caries

Gopinath, V.K., Arzreanne , A.R.

Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 2006;1(1):57-59.

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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of salivary testing in dental caries assessment. The role of saliva flow rate, pH, viscosity and buffering capacity in subjects with high caries (DMFT>5) (group 1) against subjects with low caries (DMFT=0) (control group) were evaluated. 40 subjects between the age of 18 and 40 years old were selected (20 subjects control group and 20 subjects group 1). By using a salivary testing kit (GC Asia Dental Pte Ltd, Japan), each subject underwent test such as hydration status of the oral mucosa, viscosity and pH of resting saliva, stimulated salivary flow rate and buffering capacity of stimulated saliva. The results showed that the flow rate, viscosity, pH and buffering capacity of saliva in subjects of group 1 (DMFT>5) was significantly lower (p

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Foreword to Complementary Medicine in Andrology - special issue Andrologia

Gonzales GF, Tambi MI

Andrologia, 2016 Oct;48(8):849.

PMID: 27681642 DOI: 10.1111/and.12704

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Report of the 10(th) Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand Congress (Organising Chair and Scientific Chair)

A RS, Abdullah S

J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol, 2016 10;21(3):439-43.

PMID: 27595972 DOI: 10.1142/S2424835516970018

A report on the 10(th) Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for the Surgery of the Hand and 6(th) Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Hand Therapists is submitted detailing the numbers of attendees participating, papers presented and support received as well the some of the challenges faced and how best to overcome them from the local conference chair and scientific chair point of view.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Fulltext A Rare Infection Following Snakebite

Cheong, C.Y., Lee, C.K., Zuki Z.

Malays Orthop J, 2010;4(1):-.

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Snakebite is very common especially in Asia. We report a rare case of Providencia rettgeri infection following snakebite on the foot. This patient was treated with early and aggressive wound debridement, daily wound dressing during hospitalization and then skin coverage with split skin graft. No anti-venom was given administered. Appropriate intravenous antibiotics were given to the patient while hospitalized and oral antibiotic were prescribed upon discharge. The outcome of this treatment was successful.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Fulltext Market Structure, Financial Dependence and Industrial Growth: Evidence from the Banking Industry in Emerging Asian Economies

Khan HH, Ahmad RB, Gee CS

PLoS One, 2016;11(8):e0160452.

PMID: 27490847 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160452

In this study, we examine the role of market structure for growth in financially dependent industries from 10 emerging Asian economies over the period of 1995-2011. Our approach departs from existing studies in that we apply four alternative measures of market structure based on structural and non-structural approaches and compare their outcomes. Results indicate that higher bank concentration may slow down the growth of financially dependent industries. Bank competition on the other hand, allows financially dependent industries to grow faster. These findings are consistent across a number of sensitivity checks such as alternative measures of financial dependence, institutional factors (including property rights, quality of accounting standards and bank ownership), and endogeneity consideration. In sum, our study suggests that financially dependent industries grow more in more competitive/less concentrated banking systems. Therefore, regulatory authorities need to be careful while pursuing a consolidation policy for banking sector in emerging Asian economies.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease overlap syndrome: pieces of the puzzle are falling into place

Abdul Rani R, Raja Ali RA, Lee YY

Intest Res, 2016 Oct;14(4):297-304.

PMID: 27799880

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common gastrointestinal disorder involving the gut-brain axis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic relapsing inflammatory disorder, are both increasing in incidence and prevalence in Asia. Both have significant overlap in terms of symptoms, pathophysiology, and treatment, suggesting the possibility of IBS and IBD being a single disease entity albeit at opposite ends of the spectrum. We examined the similarities and differences in IBS and IBD, and offer new thoughts and approaches to the disease paradigm.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

The first anaesthetic in the straits settlements (Singapore, Penang and Malacca)--1847

Lee YK

Br J Anaesth, 1972 Apr;44(4):408-11.

PMID: 4555711

Matched MeSH terms: Asia, Southeastern

LEUCOCYTOZOON CAULLERYI IN THE DOMESTIC FOWL IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

GRIFFITHS RB

Med J Malaysia, 1964 Sep;19:40-1.

PMID: 14240062

Matched MeSH terms: Asia, Southeastern

Fulltext Aetiology and risk factors for oral cancer - a brief overview

Kumar SKS, Zain RB

Ann Dent, 2004;11(1):41-50.

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Oral cancer is the sixth most common malignancy in the world. Despite recent advances in cancer diagnoses and therapies, the five-year survival rate of oral cancer patients has remained at a dismal 50% in the last few decades. Oral cancer is of major concern in Southeast Asia primarily because of the prevalent oral habits namely betel quid chewing, smoking and alcohol consumption. This paper provides a brief overview on the various aetiological agents and risk factors implicated in the development of oral cancer.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia, Southeastern

Fulltext Obesogens as an environmental risk factor for obesity

Radi, F., Hasni, M.J.

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2014;14(3):0-0.

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Obesity is a main public health problem predisposes many to the obesity-related health problems worldwide. Malaysia was ranked as sixth in Asia with high prevalence of obesity by the World Health Organisation in 2010. It is multifactorial origin and depends on many internal and external interactions; between human beings and the environment. In this review article, the focus will be on the example of chemical obesogens that present silently in the daily diet, pharmaceutical or industrial compounds that predispose people to obesity through altering and disrupting normal bodily metabolic processes

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

Surgical Research Society of Australasia. 24th Scientific Meeting, May 12, 1978, University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Abstracts

Aust N Z J Surg, 1978 Oct;48(5):586-8.

PMID: 35148

Matched MeSH terms: Asia, Southeastern

Resistance of insect vectors of diseases to insecticides in Malaysia and other South East Asian countries

Thomas V

Med J Malaysia, 1976 Sep;31(1):77-80.

PMID: 1023020

Matched MeSH terms: Asia, Southeastern

The genetic perspective on human diversity in Malaysia

Huh, B.P., Zafarina, Z., Zilfalil, B.A.

Buletin Persatuan Genetik Malaysia, 2005;11(2):0-0.

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The multi-racial, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural Malaysia is situated at the crossroads of Southeast Asia. It has a total population of about 23 million, comprising of more than fifty ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese, Indian, and the minorities of Orang Asli in Peninsular; Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Kenyah Kayan, Ukit, Penan, Sekapan, Lahanan, Lun Bawang, Kelabit, Berawan, Punan Bah etc. in Sarawak; and Kadazan, Bajau, Murut, Paitan, Suluk Bonggi, Illanun, Bengkahak Tidung etc. in Sabah. The origin of the multi-ethnic character of this country traces back to decades of human migration from various regions of Southeast Asia. With her rich human biodiversity, a study of the human population genetics is imperative, either for forensic database purposes, or as the stepping stone for medical applications.

Matched MeSH terms: Asia, Southeastern

Clomiphene citrate in Asian women

Ken TP, Khin TS

Med J Malaya, 1970 Jun;24(4):297-9.

PMID: 4248351

Matched MeSH terms: Asia

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