Ahmad Zaid Fattah Azman
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View article: VAPGAMO Trial Protocol: A Cluster-Randomised Controlled Evaluation of a Digital Game-Based Learning Intervention to Reduce Adolescent Vaping Intention in Malaysian Public Secondary Schools
VAPGAMO Trial Protocol: A Cluster-Randomised Controlled Evaluation of a Digital Game-Based Learning Intervention to Reduce Adolescent Vaping Intention in Malaysian Public Secondary Schools Open
Introduction Youth vaping remains a global public health challenge. We will evaluate a pragmatic, theory-driven digital game-based learning intervention (VAPGAMO), delivered in public secondary schools to reduce adolescents’ intention to v…
View article: Effect Of Theory-Based Health Education Intervention In Improving Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention Among Working Mothers: A Study Protocol For A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
Effect Of Theory-Based Health Education Intervention In Improving Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention Among Working Mothers: A Study Protocol For A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background Breastfeeding is crucial for a child’s health, providing numerous benefits such as improved disease resistance and intelligence. Despite global efforts, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain a concern. Maternal employment is a we…
View article: Heat transfer optimization of MHD unsteady separated stagnation-point flow of a hybrid ferrofluid with heat generation
Heat transfer optimization of MHD unsteady separated stagnation-point flow of a hybrid ferrofluid with heat generation Open
The heat transfer optimization for magnetohydrodynamic unsteady stagnation-point flows and the thermal progress with the effect of heat generation is performed using the response surface methodology. The first step in this study involves r…
View article: Utilizing Theory of Planned Behaviour to increase intention to participate in hepatitis C treatment therapy among Methadone maintenance therapy clients (MMT) in Malaysia: A cluster randomised control trial
Utilizing Theory of Planned Behaviour to increase intention to participate in hepatitis C treatment therapy among Methadone maintenance therapy clients (MMT) in Malaysia: A cluster randomised control trial Open
Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has targeted eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health problem by 2030. Thus, high-risk groups such as Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) clients should be targeted for hepatitis C hea…
View article: Digital Affinity and Health Literacy for Mental Health in A Stratified Chinese Population A Scoping Review
Digital Affinity and Health Literacy for Mental Health in A Stratified Chinese Population A Scoping Review Open
This scoping review examines the impact of digital affinity and health literacy on mental health self-management in China. From 1,457 articles, 10 key studies were identified, showing how digital interventions, especially during COVID-19, …
View article: Biopsychosocial factors of depression among community-dwelling geriatric population with low perceived social support; a population-based study
Biopsychosocial factors of depression among community-dwelling geriatric population with low perceived social support; a population-based study Open
View article: Effect of online intervention based on life skills for mental health, self-efficacy and coping skills among Arab adolescents in the Klang Valley, Malaysia: A cluster randomised controlled trial protocol
Effect of online intervention based on life skills for mental health, self-efficacy and coping skills among Arab adolescents in the Klang Valley, Malaysia: A cluster randomised controlled trial protocol Open
Background Migrant children and adolescents face a significantly increased risk of mental health issues. Focusing on this population’s mental health issues is fundamental and requires more attention to detect and reduce these burdens in ad…
View article: Risk of Bias Assessment and Risk Minimisation Strategies in COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study
Risk of Bias Assessment and Risk Minimisation Strategies in COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study Open
It is paramount to assess the risk of biases in may arise from diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) study as it will affect the accuracy and validity of the tests. These biases can be found in published researches and here we look at COVID-19 DT…
View article: Digitalization of Medical Records: Streamlining Healthcare Operations: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Burnout
Digitalization of Medical Records: Streamlining Healthcare Operations: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Burnout Open
View article: Effect of Digital Mobile of Information-Motivation-Bahavioural Skills Dengue Intervention Module (IMODE) in Improving Dengue Preventive Practices Among Military Families: Cluster Randomised Control Trial (Preprint)
Effect of Digital Mobile of Information-Motivation-Bahavioural Skills Dengue Intervention Module (IMODE) in Improving Dengue Preventive Practices Among Military Families: Cluster Randomised Control Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Dengue cases were reported at approximately 400 million cases worldwide, with 70% of the burden in Asia. It is a significant public health concern due to its increasing prevalence and severe complications. Situated in a dengue …
View article: Effectiveness of Life Skills Intervention on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Life Skills Intervention on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review Open
Children and adolescents are at a significantly high risk of mental health problems during their lifetime, among which are depression and anxiety, which are the most common. Life skills education is one of the intervention programmes desig…
View article: Biopsychosocial approach to understanding predictors of depressive symptoms among men who have sex with men living with HIV in Selangor, Malaysia: A mixed methods study protocol
Biopsychosocial approach to understanding predictors of depressive symptoms among men who have sex with men living with HIV in Selangor, Malaysia: A mixed methods study protocol Open
Background Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder reported among patients living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), resulting from the intricate combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Biopsychosocia…
View article: Digitalisation Medical Records: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Burnout in Healthcare
Digitalisation Medical Records: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Open
(1) Background: electronic medical record (EMR) systems remain a significant priority for the improvement of healthcare services. However, their implementation may have resulted in a burden on healthcare workers (HCWs). This study aimed to…
View article: COVID-19 Inpatient Deaths and Brought-in-Dead Cases in Malaysia
COVID-19 Inpatient Deaths and Brought-in-Dead Cases in Malaysia Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths can occur in hospitals or otherwise. In Malaysia, COVID-19 deaths occurring outside of the hospital and subsequently brought to the hospital are known as brought-in-dead (BID) cases. To date, the …
View article: COVID-19 Inpatient Death and Brought-in-Dead Mortality Cases in Malaysia
COVID-19 Inpatient Death and Brought-in-Dead Mortality Cases in Malaysia Open
View article: Risk factors for hepatitis C infection among adult patients in Kedah state, Malaysia: A case–control study
Risk factors for hepatitis C infection among adult patients in Kedah state, Malaysia: A case–control study Open
Hepatitis C infection is a global public health problem. This study was designed to identify the risk factors associated with hepatitis C infection among adult patients in Kedah state, Malaysia. A matched, hospital-based, case-control stud…
View article: A STUDY PROTOCOL ON RISK FACTORS FOR HEPATITIS C INFECTION AMONG ADULT PATIENTS AT TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN KEDAH STATE
A STUDY PROTOCOL ON RISK FACTORS FOR HEPATITIS C INFECTION AMONG ADULT PATIENTS AT TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN KEDAH STATE Open
Background: Hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne virus and commonly transmitted by contaminated blood mainly via clinical procedures and intravenous drug use. However, quality design study to explore the potential risk factor for hepatitis C …
View article: Evaluation of Modified Laboratory Processes for Isolation of Bacteria and Fungi in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients with Peritonitis
Evaluation of Modified Laboratory Processes for Isolation of Bacteria and Fungi in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients with Peritonitis Open
View article: Impacts of biological and procedural factors on semiquantification uptake value of liver in fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging.
Impacts of biological and procedural factors on semiquantification uptake value of liver in fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging. Open
BMI and incubation period are significant factors affecting physiological FDG uptake of liver. It would be recommended to employ different cut-off value for physiological liver SUVmax as a reference standard for different BMI of patients i…
View article: Association between HOMA-IR and cancer
Association between HOMA-IR and cancer Open
Background: Type 2 diabetes which has insulin resistance as a major risk factor among other non-communicable diseases is a major public health concern with increased significance and prevalence worldwide. Cancer on the other hand was a lea…