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  1. Fulltext A survey on safety awareness among quarry workers at East Cost Malaysia
    Siti Hajar Abdul Aziz
    Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2015;12(1):51-54.
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    Lack of safety awareness among quarry workers caused a number of accidents in quarry industries. The objective
    of this study is to gauge the awareness level towards safety among quarry workers. A questionnaire was distributed
    randomly among quarry workers in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan. The questionnaire consists of 6 questions
    regarding safety at workplace. Results revealed that 56.9% of the respondents agreed and totally agreed for the health
    and safety suggestions made to be given consideration and used. As many as 79.3% respondents admitted that they
    obeyed all the safety rules stated at the workplace and 86.3% respondents said that they always focused and gave
    full attention while completing their task. A high percentage of 88% of the respondents agreed for all accidents
    to be reported to responsible persons while 77.6% respondents agreed for all personal protective equipment to be
    used suitable with the task given and 86.2% respondents answered that they performed their task following the safe
    operation procedures provided by the company.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  2. Challenging Conventional Paradigms in Applied Sports Biomechanics Research
    Glazier PS, Mehdizadeh S
    Sports Med, 2019 Feb;49(2):171-176.
    PMID: 30511347 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-018-1030-1
    This paper evaluates the effectiveness of, and highlights issues with, conventional paradigms in applied sports biomechanics research and comments on their capacity to optimise techniques of individual athletes. In empirical studies, group-based analyses often mask variability between athletes and only permit probabilistic 'in general' or 'on average' statements that may not be applicable to specific athletes. In individual-based analyses, performance parameters typically exhibit a small range and a flat response over iterative performance trials, making establishing associations between performance parameters and the performance criterion problematic. In theoretical studies, computer simulation modelling putatively enables athlete-specific optimum techniques to be identified, but given each athlete's unique intrinsic dynamics, it is far from certain that these optimum techniques will be attainable, particularly under the often intense psychological pressures of competition, irrespective of the volume of practice undertaken. Sports biomechanists and coaching practitioners are advised to be more circumspect with regard to interpreting the results of applied sports biomechanics research and have greater awareness of their assumptions and limitations, as inappropriate interpretation of results may have adverse consequences for performance and injury.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  3. Fulltext A review on phonological awareness and visual-spatial ability among children with dyslexia
    Normah Che Din, Agnes Chong Shu Sze, Norhayati Ibrahim, Mahadir Ahmad, Rogayah Abdul Razak, Pheh Kai Shuen
    Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 2018;16(101):145-154.
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    This review aims to present an overview of current research findings on the possible relationship between phonological awareness and visual-spatial skills among individuals with dyslexia. Narrative review of the relevant articles were obtained through computerized searches of databases such as PubMed, PubMed Central (PMC) and Google Scholar which included articles from SAGE, Taylor & Francis and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Press from the year 2000 to 2014. The key words were explored, both exclusively and in combination with each other, so as to provide a better understanding of the relationship between them among individuals with dyslexia. Although it is evident that there is a phonological deficit in individuals with dyslexia, however, it is inconclusive with regards to the visual-spatial deficit and strength. There is a consensus on the nature of phonological awareness skill deficits but not on the visual spatial abilities in dyslexia. In fact, the relationship between phonological awareness and visual spatial abilities in dyslexia is dependent on the area of visual ability measured.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  4. Weaker implicit interoception is associated with more negative body image: Evidence from gastric-alpha phase amplitude coupling and the heartbeat evoked potential
    Todd J, Cardellicchio P, Swami V, Cardini F, Aspell JE
    Cortex, 2021 10;143:254-266.
    PMID: 34482968 DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2021.07.006
    Interoception refers to the processing of internal bodily stimuli, while body image refers to appearance-related perceptions, affect, and cognitions. Previous research has found that body image is associated with self-reported and behavioural indices of interoception. Here, we extended this research by examining associations between measures of positive (i.e., body appreciation, functionality appreciation) and negative body image (i.e., body shame, weight preoccupation) and two electrophysiological indices of interoceptive processing, namely the heartbeat evoked potential (HEP) and gastric-alpha phase-amplitude coupling (PAC), in a sample of 36 adults. Significant negative associations were identified between the indices of negative body image and the interoception variables. Specifically, more negative HEP amplitude and lower gastric-alpha PAC were both associated with greater body shame and weight preoccupation. However, no significant associations were identified for the indices of positive body image. These findings extend previous work by demonstrating that there are significant associations between negative body image and previously unexplored components of cardiac and gastric interoception. This, in turn, could have important clinical applications, such as the HEP and gastric-alpha PAC both serving as biomarkers of negative body image.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  5. Consumers' Awareness and Trust Toward Food Safety News on Social Media in Malaysia
    Soon JM
    J Food Prot, 2020 Mar 01;83(3):452-459.
    PMID: 32065648 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-19-415
    ABSTRACT: Social media offers numerous advantages for personal users and organizations to communicate, socialize, and market their products. When used correctly, social media is an effective tool to communicate and to share food safety news and good practices. However, there have been reports of fake food safety news shared via social media, fueling panic and resulting in a loss of revenue. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the consumers' awareness, trust, and usage of social media in communicating food safety news in Malaysia. A questionnaire divided into five sections-(i) demographics, (ii) reaction to food safety news, (iii) consumers' awareness, (iv) social media truth and level of trust, and (v) social media uses and content creation-was created and shared online. A total of 341 questionnaires were returned of which 339 surveys were valid. This study revealed that less than one-third of the study group (27.1%) knew which of the food safety news were fake. Most respondents (67.8%) were less likely to purchase the affected foods if the foods were featured in social media as problematic, although no differences were made between true and fake news and how that would influence respondents' willingness to purchase affected foods. Overall, 62% of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed about the usage of social media and its ability to prevent food poisoning cases, while more than 50% of the respondents were in total agreement that social media allow consumers to act more responsibly by sharing food safety news. Respondents tended to trust information shared by scientists (67.5%) and family members and friends (33%). Respondents would most often share the news after verifying its authenticity (46%). If respondents experienced a personal food safety issue (e.g., discovered a fly in their meal), they seldom or never took photos to post online (56.1%). It is possible that the respondents preferred to inform the food handlers and/or shop owners about the affected products rather than post the photos online. It is suggested that targeted food safety information and media literacy be provided to improve consumers' awareness and to positively influence self-verification of the food safety information before sharing. This study provides crucial insights for a range of stakeholders, particularly public authorities, food bloggers, and the public, in using social media effectively to build consumers' awareness and trust in food safety information.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  6. Fulltext The Pharmacotherapy of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) : A Review of Contemporary Therapeutic Challenges in Clinical Practice
    Hassan Y, Awaisu A, Al-Meman AA, Aziz NA
    Malays J Med Sci, 2008 Apr;15(2):3-13.
    PMID: 22589618
    Our objectives were to discuss a general overview on the description and recognition of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and present a critical review of the traditional and most recent advances in its pharmacotherapy. Computerized searches were done on MEDLINE and Iowa Drug Information Service (IDIS) databases from June 2001 until June 2007 and from May 2005 until May 2007, respectively. Search terms used included 'heparin-induced thrombocytopenia', 'heparin-associated thrombocytopenia', therapeutics, HIT, HAT. We largely selected publications within the timeframe above, but did not exclude commonly referenced and highly regarded older publications. The commonly referenced published articles were obtained through manual searches derived from bibliographic citations and retrievals from the authors' personal files. Pertinent literatures (89 key articles) that were thought to have substantially contributed new information to the therapeutics of HIT within the last 6 years were identified, reviewed and presented. The following limits were used for the MEDLINE and IDIS searches: 'human', drug therapy', 'review', 'meta-analysis', 'clinical trial', and case reports. The therapeutics of HIT is rapidly evolving and needs to consider an evidence - based approach. It is imperative that practitioners be aware of the associated risk and be up-to-date with the current advances in the management of this fatal clinical condition.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  7. Fulltext Climate change: a review of its health impact and perceived awareness by the young citizens
    Rahman MS, Mohamad OB, Zarim Zb
    Glob J Health Sci, 2014 Jul;6(4):196-204.
    PMID: 24999143 DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v6n4p196
    In recent time climate change and its impact on human health and awareness constitute a set of complex and serious consequences to be tackled by an individual country. Climate change is not merely an environmental issue, but also it is a threat that goes beyond national borders. The purpose of this study is to identify the awareness and the impact of climate change, perceived by the young citizens in Malaysia by focusing on gender differences. Based on a survey of 200 respondents from different public and private University's students in Malaysia, this research used descriptive statistics and T-test to look into the research objective. The results revealed media can play an important role in the awareness of climate change. Meanwhile the male respondents have shown considerable attention on the physical impact of climate change like heat related stress. On the other hand female respondents have shown considerable attention to the psychological impact by the climate change. From a pragmatic perspective, the findings from this research will assists the policy makers to understand more about the perceived awareness on the climate change issues of the young citizens which ultimately assist them to inaugurate new initiatives to confront the challenges of climate changes. This research is among the pioneer study on the issue of the perceived awareness in regards to climate change in Malaysia by focusing on gender differences.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness*
  8. Fulltext Impact of the new Malaysian cigarette pack warnings on smokers' awareness of health risks and interest in quitting smoking
    Fathelrahman AI, Omar M, Awang R, Cummings KM, Borland R, Bin Mohd Samin AS
    Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2010 11;7(11):4089-99.
    PMID: 21139879 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph7114089
    The objective of this research was to compare the response of adult smokers in Malaysia to newly proposed pictorial cigarette warnings against the current text-only warnings. The study population included 140 adult male smokers who were enrolled in a randomized trial to view either the new pictorial warnings (intervention) or the old text-only warnings (control). Participants completed pre-exposure and post-exposure questionnaires that assessed their awareness of the health risks of smoking, response to the package warnings, and interest in quitting smoking. Exposure to the pictorial warnings resulted in increased awareness of the risks of smoking, stronger behavioral response to the warnings and increased interest in quitting smoking. The new warnings in Malaysia will increase smokers' knowledge of the adverse health effects of smoking and have a positive effect on interest in quitting.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness*
  9. The awareness of oral cancer in adult patients attending School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia: a preliminary study
    Saini R, Ghani ZI, Rahman NA
    Singapore Dent J, 2006 Dec;28(1):34-9.
    PMID: 17378340
    Lack of awareness of signs and symptoms and risk factors of oral cancer can lead to late presentation of the disease that contributes to poor survival of patients who contract it. This study aims to determine the level of awareness regarding oral cancer in adult patients attending School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness*
  10. Fulltext Awareness and perceptions of fibromyalgia syndrome: a survey of Malaysian and Singaporean rheumatologists
    Arshad A, Kong KO
    Singapore Med J, 2007 Jan;48(1):25-30.
    PMID: 17245512
    INTRODUCTION: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common but controversial condition. There appears to be different levels of belief of its existence and awareness. We set out to explore the variations of perceptions and awareness of this condition among rheumatologists from Malaysia and Singapore.
    METHODS: 48 rheumatologists from Malaysia (28) and Singapore (20) were approached to participate in this survey by answering a specific questionnaire regarding their belief in FMS. 23 respondents from Malaysia and 20 from Singapore completed the questionnaire.
    RESULTS: 91 percent of Malaysian rheumatologists and 95 percent of the Singaporean believe that FMS is a distinct clinical entity and that this condition is considered an illness rather than a disease. 87 percent and 90 percent of rheumatologists from Malaysia and Singapore, respectively, believe that FMS is a mixture of medical and psychological illness. However, not many of those in the university setting include FMS in their undergraduate teaching. 87 percent and 80 percent of the respondents from Malaysia and Singapore, respectively, also ordered blood tests to exclude other serious pathologies, and 100 percent of the respondents from both countries also prescribed some form of drugs to their FMS patients.
    CONCLUSION: This study confirmed that there was a variation of perceptions and knowledge of FMS among rheumatologists from Malaysia and Singapore. The majority of rheumatologists recognise that FMS is a distinct clinical entity, and is diagnosed by excluding other well-defined clinical diseases through a combination of clinical evaluation and screening tests.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness*
  11. Impact of socio-demographic factors on the mitigating actions for climate change: a path analysis with mediating effects of attitudinal variables
    Masud MM, Akhatr R, Nasrin S, Adamu IM
    Environ Sci Pollut Res Int, 2017 Dec;24(34):26462-26477.
    PMID: 28948471 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0188-7
    Socio-demographic factors play a significant role in increasing the individual's climate change awareness and in setting a favorable individual attitude towards its mitigation. To better understand how the adversative effects of climate change can be mitigated, this study attempts to investigate the impact of socio-demographic factors on the mitigating actions of the individuals (MAOI) on climate change. Qualitative data were collected from a face-to-face survey of 360 respondents in the Kuala Lumpur region of Malaysia through a close-ended questionnaire. Analysis was conducted on the mediating effects of attitudinal variables through the path model by using the SEM. Findings indicate that the socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, education, income, and ethnicity can greatly influence the individual's awareness, attitude, risk perception, and knowledge of climate change issues. The results drawn from this study also revealed that the attitudinal factors act as a mediating effect between the socio-demographic factors and the MAOI, thereby, indicating that both the socio-demographic factors and the attitudinal factors have significant effects on the MAOI towards climate change. The outcome of this study can help policy makers and other private organizations to decide on the appropriate actions to take in managing climate change effects. These actions which encompass improving basic climate change education and making the public more aware of the local dimensions of climate change are important for harnessing public engagement and support that can also stimulate climate change awareness and promote mitigating actions to n protect the environment from the impact of climate change.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness*
  12. A cluster randomized trial on improving nurses' detection and management of elder abuse and neglect (I-NEED): study protocol
    Loh DA, Choo WY, Hairi NN, Othman S, Mohd Hairi F, Mohd Mydin FH, et al.
    J Adv Nurs, 2015 Nov;71(11):2661-72.
    PMID: 26031344 DOI: 10.1111/jan.12699
    The aim of this study was to describe a trial protocol of an educational intervention for nurses to improve their awareness and practice in detecting and managing elder abuse and neglect.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  13. Ten maxims for creating a safe learning environment
    Prashanti E, Ramnarayan K
    Adv Physiol Educ, 2020 Dec 01;44(4):550-553.
    PMID: 32880485 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00085.2020
    To foster a milieu in which student learning can be optimum, teachers need to be aware of the attributes of a safe learning environment. This is the space created in the students' minds to seamlessly promote learning. The 10 maxims, presented in this paper, are the cornerstones, nay, the capstones, for making this happen.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  14. Fulltext Late onset mania post dengue fever in an elderly patient: a case report
    Tengku Mohd Saifuddin, Aida Farina Ismail, Noorul Amilin Harun
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2018;27(1):0-0.
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    Manic symptoms secondary to post dengue fever are rare or might be underreported. Awareness of this phenomenon is important for therapeutic
    considerations of patients. We present a case of late onset mania in an elderly
    gentleman who developed manic symptoms post dengue fever.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  15. Fulltext The values of the traditional culinary practices towards the modernization as perceived by the Malay Chefs in Klang Valley
    Ismail, N. A., Ab. Karim, M. S., Othman, M., Abd. Halim, N.
    International Food Research Journal, 2013;20(5):0-0.
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    The central question to be examined in this study is associated with the value of the Malays traditional culinary practices of Malay chef in preparing the traditional food in Malaysian hotels. Present understanding highlighted that hotels are giving high priority on their superior services, such as luxury accommodations and intimate hospitalities. As such, promoting local foods in their dining establishment has taken a back seat. Research from past scholars indicated that hotel in Malaysia can be the one stop center for the local and international tourists to get the first hand information about local food specialities. On the hindsight, very limited efforts have been put into practice on the promotions of local food especially Malay cuisines in hotels. Main issue such as mass-produced Malay cuisines in the commercial kitchens, for example, should be highlighted to ensure that hotels are not jeopardizing the originality of traditional food preparations. Therefore, a qualitative reasearch focusing in in-depth interview with 10 Malay chefs was conducted in hotels around the Klang Valley. The results are so profound that majority of the Malay chefs under study shared similar understandings on technology advancements and modernizations that have taken place in their daily food preparations. Another finding revealed that one of the most challenging factors in preventing the Malay chefs to prepare the Malay food as it has been done traditionally is the attitude and awareness of the young generations to understand the values in traditional culinary practices. This study concludes with suggestion that aggressive knowledge sharing and information dissemination among the Malay chefs in hotels are needed to effectively market the traditional Malay food.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  16. Fulltext Reflection as a physiotherapy educator
    Nor Haslina Mohd, Mat Zain Yusoff
    Education in Medicine Journal, 2015;7(4):64-67.
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    Practice-based educator role is one of the core roles for health care practitioners. This role has an immense responsibility in enhancing learners’ knowledge towards the actual clinical practice, to prepare them to work with clients and for future professional development. Practitioners, even though they are aware and understand the importance of this role, lacking in exposure in educating and learning just on-the job make them not wellprepared to carry the role. This reflective essay has allowed the author to evaluate her performance as an educator, identifying the weaknesses, to obtain a clearer picture and better outlook on precisely on educators’ role in practice-based learning. Hence, she will able to improve; be a much better, more consistent and more competent educator as well as share it with others.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  17. Fulltext Preventing Car Traffic Accidents By Developing An Effective Car Safety Media Campaigns
    Kulanthayan, S., Musa Abu Hassan, Radin Umar Radin Sohadi
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2007;6(1):1-18.
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    The road safety campaign among car drivers is an ongoing program of the road safety campaigns which is aimed at decreasing the number of accidents involving car drivers and lowering the risks that they might face on the road. It is also aimed at creating good manners among car drivers and at discarding bad habits during driving to avoid accidents. A pre-test was carried out in the early stage of this campaign to assist in the identification of the most effective messages to be advertised in the media. It was carried out in Selangor on 493 respondents randomly chosen to answer the questionnaire provided. Only car drivers were chosen as respondents. The results show that the majority of respondents understood the messages given in the advertisements and fulfilled the requirements of the targeted group. In addition, the respondents said that these advertisements are sufficiently effective to create awareness on road safety through right driving behaviour.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  18. Fulltext A conceptual framework of stress management intervention for medical students
    Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Mohd Jamil Yaacob, Naing, Nyi Nyi, Ab Rahman Esa
    Education in Medicine Journal, 2013;5(3):93-99.
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    Teaching stress management skills for medical students has been echoed as an important educational component in medical education. Discussions about approaches to teaching stress management in medical education context are largely unexplored despite of a large number of articles have emphasized on its importance. This paper describes four elements in a framework as an approach to teaching stress management skills in medical education. As one moves through the framework, it provides a greater degree of insight on stress management ability as is acquired through one's awareness, experience and conscious effort that allow stressful situations to be handled effectively and efficiently. It may provide a useful educational framework for medical teachers to teach and assess stress management skills of medical students. It also may be used as an aid in planning, implementing and evaluating stress management programs in medical schools. The authors discuss about the implications of this framework for future research in medical education.
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  19. Fulltext Oral cancer awareness and practice of risk habits and mouth self-examination in high risk indigenous community in Sarawak, Malaysia
    Thaddius Herman Maling, Jennifer Geraldine Doss, Low, Wah Yun
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(21):19-19.
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    This study was to obtain baseline information and its associated factors on oral
    cancer awareness, practice of risk habits and mouth self-examination (MSE) among selected highrisk
    indigenous community in Sarawak. (Copied from article).
    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
  20. Unethical authorship practices: A qualitative study in Malaysian higher education institutions
    Olesen A, Amin L, Mahadi Z
    Dev World Bioeth, 2018 09;18(3):271-278.
    PMID: 30048029 DOI: 10.1111/dewb.12200
    INTRODUCTION: To explore academia perceptions and experience with unethical authorship practices in their respective institutions.

    METHOD: 21 in-depth interviews were carried out.

    RESULTS: Our analysis revealed variability in experiences with various types of unethical authorship practices among the interviewees. Second, we found that unethical authorship practices are not so unusual among academia although the exact numbers of incidents are unknown due to the fact that such practices are seldom reported. Third, our interviewees revealed that the culture of 'publish or perish' could be the main contributor to unethical practices of authorship because publication records are the main criteria for researcher's career evaluation besides, others, which are set by the university.

    CONCLUSION: It was suggested that the institution must play a proactive role in educating and promoting awareness on authorship guidelines, through education and training, ethical leadership as well as promoting the importance of publication ethics.

    Matched MeSH terms: Awareness
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