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  1. Fulltext Kajian rintis pandangan kanak-kanak mengenai strategi pemasaran kempen anti-merokok di pantai dalam Kuala Lumpur
    Rokiah Abu Bakar, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah, Abd. Hadi Zakaria
    Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2013;11(1):41-47.
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    Kajian rintis telah dilakukan di Kuala Lumpur dalam kalangan 30 orang kanak-kanak berumur 10-18 tahun bagi mengumpulkan pandangan mereka mengenai strategi pemasaran kempen anti-merokok. Hasil kajian menunjukkan kempen tersebut kurang berkesan mencegah kanak-kanak daripada merokok. Faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan kempen ini kurang berjaya mengurangkan tabiat merokok dalam kalangan kanak-kanak adalah kanak-kanak tidak merasa takut dengan poster dan gambar penyakit kritikal yang dipaparkan (60%), mereka dengan mudah boleh mendapatkan rokok (66%), serta kekurangan kerjasama semua sektor masyarakat dalam menyokong kempen ini (77%). Strategi pemasaran kempen anti-merokok dari aspek produk, harga, aksesibiliti, promosi, dasar sosial dan perkongsian komuniti perlu diperbaiki dan diberi penekanan seimbang untuk menjamin keberkesanan kempen secara komprehensif.


  2. Fulltext Penggunaan aplikasi GIS dalam penyakit tuberkulosis di Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Shamsul Azhar Shah, Md. Idris Mohd. Nor, Abdul Hadi Harman Shah, Tahir Aris
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2002;2(2):15-26.
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    Tuberkulosis merupakan penyakit yang masih meigadi masalah kesihatan di seluruh dunia amnya dan di Malaysia khasnya. Kajian telah dilakukan ali Cheras, Kuala Lumpur menggunakan aplikasi GIS untuk mengenalpasti taburan geografi dan tren tuberkulosis daripada tahun 1996 sehingga tahun 2000. Kajian ini juga dilakukan untuk melihat kebolehan GIS sebagai alat surveilan penyakit beyangkit. Hasil kajian dengan menggunakan aplikasi GIS mendapati tren peningkatan tuberkulosis di kawasan·kawasan yang tertentu di Cheras. Penumpuan kes-kes tuberkulosis dapat dilihat di kawasan taburan penduduk yang kepadatan tinggi dan sederhana tinggi terutama di kawasan Kampung Pandan, kawasan penempatan Jalan Cheras dan Bandar Tun Razak. Kes—kes tersebut juga kebanyakannya adalah dalam lingkungan 100 meter ke 200 meter di antara satu sama lain. Kesimpulannya secara am, aplikasi GIS memberikan dimensi baru dalam kawalan penyakit dan ia pasti dapat digunakan dalam membantu aktiviti surveilan penyakit tuberkulosis.
  3. Fulltext High Frequency Oscillating Ventilation (HFOV) in Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Case Report.
    Azrina, M.R., Basri, M.N., Abdul Hadi, M., Fahmi, M.L., Asmarawati, M.Y., Ariff, O.
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2010;9(1):51-53.
    MyJurnal
    High frequency oscillating ventilation (HFOV) provides a rescue therapy for patients with refractory hypoxaemia in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). HFOV utilizes high mean airway pressures to maintain an open lung and low tidal volumes at a high frequency that allows for adequate ventilation while at the same time preventing alveolar overdistension. This seems to be an ideal lung protective ventilation strategies to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI)2. We reported a case of severe extrapulmonary ARDS secondary to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia responding to the use of HFOV.
  4. Fulltext Negative pressure wound therapy: Has it made a revolution in wound management?
    Al-Shaham, Ali Abbas Hadi, Al-Shaham, Serene Ali, Jerjess, Mustafa
    Medical Health Reviews, 2009;2009(1):3-13.
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    Negative pressure if applied in topical manner to a wound surface has been reported to enhance wound healing due to increase in local blood flow, reduction of tissue oedema, and by stimulating angiogenesis. An air-tight film covering the wound is connected by suction tube to a control unit by which negative pressure is applied to the surface of the wound in the range of 80-125 mm Hg. This method has been called negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or vacuum assisted closure (VAC). It has been recommended for virtually all kinds of complex wounds. The duration of the therapy varies from several days to several months. This technology promotes formation of granulation tissue, enhances healing of diabetic foot, and significantly reduces the size of the acute and chronic wounds and ulcers. It lowers the morbidity of Fournier’s gangrene, ensures better healing of lower limb wounds and ulcer of ischemic origin, and can serve as temporary wound cover when no closure technique is available. The limitations to using NPWT are presence of dead tissue, exposed vital structures, untreated osteomyelitis, unexplored fistulae and malignant wounds. The cost of the equipment may constitute another factor in limiting the use of this new technology. In conclusion the NPWT under certain circumstances is more effective than other available local wound treatments.
  5. Fulltext Factors influencing the adoption of bundled sustainable agricultural practices: a systematic literature review
    Rajendran, N., Tey, Y.S., Ahmad Sidique, S.F., Abdul Hadi, A.H.I., Brindal, M., Shamsudin, M.N., et al.
    International Food Research Journal, 2016;23(5):2271-2279.
    MyJurnal
    Farm sustainability issues are diverse but interconnected and complex. Many organizations
    have begun to promote packaged sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs). Some of these
    bundled SAPs (i.e. organic agriculture and integrated pest management) have long been
    employed by farmers, and studied by scientists seeking to understand their response to these
    alternative agricultural approaches. This paper reviews and synthesizes recent research in this
    area. It identifies key explanatory factors, which frequently lead to the adoption of bundled
    SAPs. Vote count analysis reveals that variables implying economic motivation and facilitation
    regularly explain farmers’ behaviour. In addition, a new finding emerged, in which factors
    inferring higher learning and superior management capacity provided further indicators to
    adoption. In particular, the training that provided by non-governmental organizations and rural
    institutions complements change agents (i.e. public extension services). While this finding is
    novel, more research is required to generate better understanding of farmer reaction to bundled
    SAPs, particularly dynamic ones (i.e. private standards) in which farm business sustainability
    depends upon good agricultural practices being implemented.
  6. Fulltext Chronic mania: psychosocial impact to the family and role of community mental health team in providing care
    Siti Rohana Abdul Hadi, Suriati Mohamed Saini, Aida Harlina Abdul Razak, Marhani Midin
    ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2014;15(2):217-219.
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    Objective: This case report highlights the psychosocial complications of chronic mania in a mother and the role of CMHT in improving the condition’s outcome. Methods: We report a case of a Malay mother who had underlying chronic mania for 20 years. Results: She was aggressive and abusive towards her children causing tremendous trauma in them, had lost her child custody and almost lost her husband to another woman. Lithium with multiple psychosocial interventions delivered to the patient and her family had improved her mood symptoms significantly and improved the family’s quality of life. Conclusion: Chronic mania causes tremendously high illness burdens, and with extra care, the outcome of the condition can be improved. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (2): July - December 2014: 217-219.
  7. Fulltext Crime offender with mental retardation: a case report
    Siti Rohana Abdul Hadi, Singh, Suarn, Singh, Jasmit, Rabaiah Mohd Salleh, Azlin Baharudin
    ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2014;15(1):97-100.
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    Objective: This case report aims to discuss the diagnosis of mental retardation as insanity defence in a crime offender. Methods: We report a gentleman who committed murder and rape 9 years ago, and currently being treated at a mental institution. Results: Patient was certified to have mental retardation, and was pleaded on the defence of unsoundness of mind because he had defect of reason at the time of alleged offence. Conclusion: Mental retardation does fulfil the McNaughton’s rule. Unsoundness of mind becomes the insanity defence even for murder under section 84 of the Penal Code. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (1): January - June 2014: 97-100.
  8. Fulltext Parental issues contributing to school refusal: a case report
    Siti Rohana Abdul Hadi, Aida Harlina Abdul Razak, Ek Zakuan Kalil, Wan Salwina Wan Ismail
    ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2014;15(1):83-85.
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    Objective: This case report aims to highlight the importance of parental contribution to the school refusal problem. Methods: We report a case of a 9- year old boy who presented with school refusal behaviour. Results: There was no psychiatry diagnosis made in this patient. Parental issues such as ineffective and inconsistent parenting, and parental marital disharmony contribute significantly to the school refusal behaviour. Conclusion: Parents in particular are important team players in the management of school refusal. Parental issues need to be explored and managed accordingly to ensure good outcome. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (1): January - June 2014: 83-85.
  9. Effect of knee pad on kicking a ball and gait analysis
    K. Kadirgama, Z. Taha, A.R. Ismail, Azrul Hisham, A. Zulkifli, Nasrul Hadi, et al.
    Movement Health & Exercise, 2013;2(1):41-46.
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    Wearing kneepads is the best defence against occupational knee injury. It has been reported that the use of knee pads can reduce injuries and increase performance. Knee pads provide protection by disbursing pressure on the knees and preventing puncture wounds. This study focuses on the effect of knee pads on muscle activity and gait analysis. As a case study, measurement of muscle activities whilst kicking a ball was conducted. The normalized mean of the EMG data shows that the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscles are highly active when wearing a knee pad. Gait analysis was conducted on six subjects with and without wearing knee pad. Results shows that wearing knee pads increases the force (950 '— 1150N) acting on the ground, compared with not wearing knee pads (800 —900 N).
  10. Fulltext Augmented renal clearance in critically ill patients with sepsis: prevalence, risk factors and outcome
    Shahir Asraf Abdul Rahim, Azrina Md Ralib, Abdul Hadi Mohamad, Ariff Osman, Mohd Basri Mat Nor
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(11):15-15.
    MyJurnal
    Augmented renal clearance (ARC) is a phenomenon where there is elevated
    renal clearance and defined by creatinine clearance more than 130ml/min. ARC results
    in changes of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic of antimicrobial therapy being
    administered, which may result in its subtherapeutic dose. We evaluated the
    prevalence, risk factors and outcome of ARC in critically ill patients with sepsis. (Copied from article).
  11. Fulltext Pain intervention for Trigeminal Neuralgia
    Hadi, M.A., Nor Zamzila, A., Rasydan, A.G.M., Suhaila, N., Nizamuddin, I.M.
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(11):53-53.
    MyJurnal
    In the management of chronic pain, stepwise oral analgesics of graded strength are
    considered as first-line therapy. Minimally invasive interventional procedures remain an
    option for its treatment when pharmacological therapy fails to control the pain. We
    reported three classical cases of chronic trigeminal neuralgia that were managed with
    two types of pain intervention approaches after failing conservative management. (Copied from article).
  12. Fulltext Effect of microwave heating with different exposure times on the degradation of corn oil
    Abbas Ali, Hadi Mesran, M., Nik Mahmood, N.A., Abd Latip, R.
    International Food Research Journal, 2016;23(2):842-848.
    MyJurnal
    In the present work, the influence of microwave power and heating times on the quality
    degradation of corn oil was evaluated. Microwave heating test was carried out using a domestic
    microwave oven for different periods at low- and medium-power settings for the corn oil sample.
    The changes in physicochemical characteristics related to oil degradation of the samples during
    heating were determined by standard methods. In this study, refractive index, free fatty acid
    content, peroxide value, p-anisidine value, TOTOX value, viscosity and total polar compound
    of the oils all increased with increasing heating power and time of exposure. In GLC analysis,
    the percentage of linoleic acid tended to decrease, whereas the percentage of palmitic, stearic
    and oleic acids increased. The C18:2/C16:0 ratio decreased in all oil samples with increasing
    heating times. Exposing the corn oil to various microwave power settings and heating periods
    caused the formation of hydroperoxides and secondary oxidation products. The heating reduced
    the various tocopherol isomers in corn oil and highest reduction was detected in γ-tocopherol.
    Longer microwave heating times resulted in a greater degree of oil deterioration. Microwave
    heating caused the formation of comparatively lower amounts of some degradative products in
    the oil samples heated at low-power setting compared to medium-power setting. The present
    analysis indicated that oil quality was affected by both microwave power and heating time.
  13. Fulltext Effects of Methylene Blue, Psoralen and Riboflavin treatments on Fibrinogen and other coagulation factors level of fresh frozen plasma
    Norazlina Hamzah, Faraizah Abd. Karim, Ahzad Hadi Ahmad, Narazah Mohd Yusoff
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2018;14(201):1-9.
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    Photochemical treatment is one of the pathogen inactivation method to treat plasma, part of a proactive approach used for blood and blood component safety. Three photochemical treatments that have been used were methylene blue, riboflavin and psoralen treatment. This study was done on Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) to evaluate the treatment effects of psoralen, methylene blue and riboflavin on coagulation factors level. Methods: FFP was collected from apheresis plasma units and kept at 22oC to 24oC. A sum of 90 apheresis plasma units and segments were used, separated from each bag and a part used as controls, placed in a -30oC freezer for storage, thawed, and coagulation proteins function was evaluated before and after treatment, at immediate, 30 days and 270 days storage. Results: Significant differences in fibrinogen and coagulation factor levels between before and after treatment with methylene blue, psoralen and riboflavin. However, most of the mean values in treated plasma were within reference ranges. Methylene blue treated FFP showed the lowest changes in fibrinogen and other coagulation factors level whilst riboflavin treated FFP demonstrated the highest changes in coagulation proteins concentrations especially for fibrinogen, FV, FVIII, FIX and FXII. However, FXIII showed the best recovery for all three photochemical methods with reduction level of 3% to 8% compared to pre-treatment. Storage time comparison of immediate, 30 days and 270 days was inconclusive. Conclusion: The coagulation proteins in psoralen treated FFP and MB-FFP were adequately preserved, where MB-FFP showed better preservation than other two photochemical treatments.
  14. Understanding pore formation and structural deformation in carbon spheres during KOH activation
    Mohammed Salisu Musa, Mohd Marsin Sanagi, Wan Aini Wan Ibrahim, Hadi Nur
    Sains Malaysiana, 2015;44:613-618.
    Carbon spheres (CSs) were synthesized from sucrose by hydrothermal reaction. The synthesized materials were further
    activated with potassium hydroxide (KOH) at different concentrations. The effects of KOH concentration on the surface area
    and morphology were investigated. The route for pore formation and structural deformation in carbon spheres during
    activation has been proposed and discussed based on micrographs and porosity trends. It was suggested that the pore
    formation and structural deformation phenomena were due to the intercalating power of energized K+ into the carbon.
    This work provides an insight of the pore formation in carbon spheres for the development of adsorbents as well as for
    the understanding of the structural deformation of such materials at higher KOH concentrations.
  15. Fulltext Facies analysis of the uppermost Kubang Pasu Formation, Perlis: A wave-and storm-influenced coastal depositional system
    Meor Hakif Amir Hassan, Yeow Boon Sim, Lee Chai Peng, Abdul Hadi Abdul Rahman
    Sains Malaysiana, 2013;42:1091-1100.
    A detailed sedimentological study and facies analysis of the Permian age, uppermost succession of the Kubang Pasu Formation in Perlis was conducted in order to reconstruct the palaeo-depositional environment. Four stratigraphic sections of the uppermost Kubang Pasu Formation were logged at Bukit Chondong and Bukit Tungku Lembu, Perlis. The sections were divided into facies based on lithology and sedimentary structures. Large scale patterns in the form of facies associations and facies successions were also identified. The uppermost Kubang Pasu Formation can be divided into several coarsening upward facies successions. Each facies succession grades upward from an offshore facies association (FA1) composed of bioturbated mudstone and minor thin sandstone, into a distal lower shoreface facies association (FA 2) composed primarily of mudstone interbedded with hummocky cross-stratified sandstone (HCS) and finally a proximal lower shoreface facies association (FA 3) composed of amalgamated hummocky cross-stratified sandstone beds. The facies succession is interpreted as representing a wave- and storm-influenced coastal depositional environment. The gradual transition from siliciclastics to carbonates is probably related to post rift thermal subsidence and tectonic quiescence due to separation of Sibumasu from Gondwana during the Permian.
  16. Fabrikasi dan pencirian pencerai optik 1×12 buatan tangan berasaskan gentian optik polimer diperbuat daripada polimetil metakrilat
    Mohd Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman, Hadi Guna, Mohd Hazwan Harun, Kasmiran Jumari
    Sains Malaysiana, 2010;39.
    Kajian ini dijalankan untuk membangunkan pencerai optik 1×12 berasaskan gentian optik polimer (POF) diperbuat daripada polimetil metakrilat (PMAA) sebagai media penghantar isyarat optik berprestasi tinggi. Pada asasnya, peranti optik ini mempunyai 1 pangkalan POF masukan dan 12 pangkalan POF keluaran dalam bentuk gentian terberkas. Banyak sistem yang menggandingkan atau menceraikan isyarat optik menerusi beberapa saluran yang berbeza-beza, yang masing-masing mempunyai kekangan yang tersendiri telah dipasarkan. Walau bagaimanapun, teknologi tersebut terlalu mahal untuk digunakan pada beberapa aplikasi tertentu. Tujuan utama peranti buatan tangan ini ialah untuk membangunkan pencerai optik berkos rendah menggunakan PMMA-POF bagi aplikasi pelbagai guna. Pengganding disuntik dengan diod pemancar cahaya (LED) berwarna merah dengan panjang gelombang 650 nm bagi menganalisis kecekapan kuasa pengganding. Kecekapan yang diperolehi mencapai sehingga 80% kuasa isyarat optik yang merentasi pencerai optik tersebut. Prestasi bagi pencerai optik buatan tangan ini masih dapat diperbaiki melalui latihan yang berterusan.
  17. Fulltext Perceiving statistical knowledge through digital apps: an exploratory study
    Az’lina Abdul Hadi, Noorezatty Mohd Yusop, Nornadiah Mohd Razali, Zuraida Khairudin, Noraziah Mohd Razali
    Journal of Academia Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan, 2018;6(2):53-57.
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    Statistics plays a vital role in various spheres of life. Choosing the right statistical analysis is one of the most crucial aspects in statistics. Some researchers especially those who have minimal statistical background, are often having difficulties in choosing the right statistical analysis for their study. Inappropriate analysis may produce misleading results at the end of the study. Hence, mySTATS Tracker was created as an alternative tool to assist the researcher in determining the right statistical analysis. The aim of this study was to gauge the effectiveness of using mySTATS Tracker in identifying the most appropriate statistical analysis based on the supplied input. In addition, this study intended to determine whether there was significant difference in score based on gender and faculties. The difference in the perception towards the usefulness and effectiveness of this application based on faculties was also investigated. A sample of 55 undergraduate students with various background have participated in this study. The sample of students were asked to answer a set of questions with (posttest) and without (pre-test) using mySTATS Tracker. Then, the score obtained was recorded and analysed. Gap analysis and Independent t-test were applied in achieving the objectives of the study. The results showed that there was a significant difference in scores between pre-test and post-test, p < 0.05. It could be concluded that the users scored significantly higher and answered the questions in a significantly shorter time using mySTATS Tracker compared to without using it. The study also found that there was a significant difference in score based on gender and faculties, p < 0.05. Furthermore, there was a significant difference in the perception of the usefulness and effectiveness of this application based on respective faculties. In overall, mySTATS Tracker has received a positive feedback from the potential users. This study has proven that mySTATS Tracker is a good alternative solution in suggesting the right statistical analysis to the users
  18. Two-dimensional modeling of water distribution under Capillary Wick Irrigation System
    Hadi Hamaaziz Muhammed, Mohammad Abdul Mojid, Ruediger Anlauf, Mohd Amin Mohd Soom, Rowshon, Md Kamal
    Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 2019;27(1):205-223.
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    Competition for limited available water for crop production is an ever-increasing issue for
    farmers due to increasing demand of irrigation water worldwide. Due to high energy cost
    in operating pressurized irrigation systems, energy-efficient low-pressure wick irrigation
    systems can play important roles for smallholder greenhouse crop production by ensuring
    higher water use efficiency than most traditional approaches. The objectives of this study
    were to investigate HYDRUS 2D-simulated water distribution patterns in soil and soilless
    growing media, and to evaluate water balance in these media under capillary wick irrigation
    system. To accomplish these objectives, eggplants (Solanum melongena L.) were grown
    in potted peatgro and sandy clay loam in a greenhouse experiment, water distribution was
    simulated by using HYDRUS 2D software package and compared with the measured
    values, and water uptake by the plant roots was determined for water balance calculation.
    The wetting pattern was found axially symmetric in both growing media (peatgro and
    soil) under the wick emitters. The simulated
    water distribution in both growing media
    revealed dependency of spatial extent of the
    wetted zone on water application period and
    hydraulic properties of the media. The mean
    absolute error (MAE) in water content over
    depth varied from 0.04 to 0.10 m3 m−3 and the root mean square error (RMSE) varied from 0.04 to 0.11 m3 m−3. Deviations between the
    measured and simulated water contents in the peatgro medium were larger over depth than
    over lateral distance. In contrast, the model criteria matched well for the sandy clay loam
    and provided MAE of 0.01 to 0.02 m3 m−3 and RMSE of 0.01 to 0.03 m3 m−3, indicating
    good agreement between the measured and simulated water contents.
  19. Fulltext A presentation of penile siliconoma in primary care after a dubious implant injection: a case report
    Abdul Hadi Abdul Manap, Aneesa Abdul Rashid, Navin Kumar Devaraj, Nik Qisti Fathi Nik Hisyammudin Fathi
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2019;15(3):170-172.
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    Cases of penile siliconoma are unusual and less commonly present to medical practitioners. The siliconoma is a subsequence of injecting high viscous solution into the penis; commonly sillicone with the aim to enhance its size and performance. This case will look at a patient who developed penile siliconoma after a dubious penile implant injection gone wrong. It will also look at what surgical options are available to the unfortunate patients to ease their suffering. Physician should have a high index of suspicion on the use of such substances to enhance sexual perfor- mances in patients presenting with atypical penile swelling.
  20. Breast cancer prevention information seeking behavior and interest on cell phone and text use: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
    Akhtari-Zavare M, Ghanbari-Baghestan A, Latiff LA, Khaniki H
    Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2015;16(4):1337-41.
    PMID: 25743795
    BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second principal cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide, including Malaysia. This study focused on media choice and attempted to determine the communication channels mostly used and preferred by women in seeking information and knowledge about breast cancer.

    MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross sectional study was carried out to examine the breast cancer prevention information seeking behavior among 450 students at one private university in Malaysia.

    RESULTS: The mean age of respondents was 25±4.3 years. Common interpersonal information sources were doctors, friends, and nurses and common channel information sources were television, brochure, and internet. Overall, 89.9% used cell phones, 46.1% had an interest in receiving cell phone breast cancer prevention messages, 73.9% used text messaging, and 36.7% had an interest in receiving text breast cancer prevention messages. Bivariate analysis revealed significant differences among age, eduation, nationality and use of cell phones.

    CONCLUSIONS: Assessment of health information seeking behavior is important for community health educators to target populations for program development.

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