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View article: Development and validation of the resilience in self-care scale (RISE) among older adults with diabetes in Northeast Malaysia
Development and validation of the resilience in self-care scale (RISE) among older adults with diabetes in Northeast Malaysia Open
Problem considered: Understanding the level of resilience in managing self-care in older adults with diabetes (OAwD) remains crucial to determining the resilience level. Hence, OAwD with low resilience could be invited to participate in th…
View article: Optimizing instagram as a supporting platform for self-taught arabic learning for islamic boarding school students
Optimizing instagram as a supporting platform for self-taught arabic learning for islamic boarding school students Open
This research aims to optimize the use of Instagram as a supportive platform in self-directed Arabic language learning for students at Islamic boarding schools. Through the use of a qualitative case study-based method, this research measur…
View article: The implementation of sumedang jaya wisata (sjw) management in supporting the development of halal tourism in ranah pesisir, west sumatra
The implementation of sumedang jaya wisata (sjw) management in supporting the development of halal tourism in ranah pesisir, west sumatra Open
This study aims to analyze the implementation of management at Sumedang Jaya Wisata (SJW) in supporting the development of community-based halal tourism in Pesisir Selatan Regency, West Sumatra. Halal tourism is understood as a destination…
View article: The lived experience of resilience in chronic disease among adults in Asian countries: a scoping review of qualitative studies
The lived experience of resilience in chronic disease among adults in Asian countries: a scoping review of qualitative studies Open
Our review addresses important research gaps on sociocultural norms that shaped resilience in chronic disease despite a small number of research. Therefore, this warrants further studies on how the traditional cultures and beliefs influenc…
View article: Parental Experience on Female Circumcision in East Coast of Malaysia
Parental Experience on Female Circumcision in East Coast of Malaysia Open
INTRODUCTION: Female circumcision (FC) is a deep-rooted tradition in Malaysia, influenced by religious, cultural, and health beliefs. However, it has drawn criticism for its similarities to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa, partic…
View article: Experiences of Family Medicine Specialists in Providing Health Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients: A Qualitative Study in East Coast Peninsular Malaysia
Experiences of Family Medicine Specialists in Providing Health Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients: A Qualitative Study in East Coast Peninsular Malaysia Open
INTRODUCTION: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) patients continue to report discrimination in healthcare setting despite the efforts of the primary healthcare offering community friendly services in Malaysia. This qualitative s…
View article: Home-based circuit training improves blood lipid profile, liver function, musculoskeletal fitness, and health-related quality of life in overweight/obese older adult patients with knee osteoarthritis and type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial during the COVID-19 pandemic
Home-based circuit training improves blood lipid profile, liver function, musculoskeletal fitness, and health-related quality of life in overweight/obese older adult patients with knee osteoarthritis and type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: The Effectiveness of Diabetes Conversation Map™ among Insulin Refusal Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
The Effectiveness of Diabetes Conversation Map™ among Insulin Refusal Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Open
INTRODUCTION: Majority of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) will eventually need insulin therapy to optimise their blood glucose level. However, there is difficulties in initiating an insulin therapy due to high refusal rate am…
View article: Erectile dysfunction as a possible important side effect of metformin: A case report
Erectile dysfunction as a possible important side effect of metformin: A case report Open
Metformin-induced sexual dysfunction is rare in patients with diabetes mellitus. Herein, we present the case of a 57-year-old man newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who developed erectile dysfunction following treatment with met…
View article: Amlodipine-induced lichenoid drug eruption: A case report
Amlodipine-induced lichenoid drug eruption: A case report Open
Lichenoid drug eruption is a rare side effect which may occur following administration of several types of medication. The pathogenesis of lichenoid drug eruption is postulated to be due to persistent activation of CD8 T lymphocytes agains…
View article: Curcumin as adjuvant treatment in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Curcumin as adjuvant treatment in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Curcumin supplementation has a favorable effect on liver ultrasonographic findings, reduced serum liver enzymes, total cholesterol, and BMI in participants with NAFLD. Therefore, promoting curcumin as adjuvant treatment on NAFLD patients m…
View article: Sleep Quality among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in the East Coast Region of Peninsular Malaysia
Sleep Quality among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in the East Coast Region of Peninsular Malaysia Open
Poor sleep is related to type 2 diabetes and adversely influences a person’s quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate sleep quality in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), its associated factors, and its relationship with quality of …
View article: Thalassemia screening: Low level of knowledge among unmarried youths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Thalassemia screening: Low level of knowledge among unmarried youths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia Open
Introduction: Thalassaemia is a common genetic blood disorder. Knowledge, awareness, attitude towards, and intention to screen for thalassaemia among Malaysians is poor. Screening for thalassaemia in unmarried individuals plays a key role …
View article: A Journey towards Resilience: Coping Strategies Adopted by Parents with Children Having Autism Spectrum Disorder in Northeast Malaysia
A Journey towards Resilience: Coping Strategies Adopted by Parents with Children Having Autism Spectrum Disorder in Northeast Malaysia Open
Background: The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been increasing for the past two decades. Parents with autism have been known to be at risk of psychological distress and maladaptation, but many parents were able to overcom…
View article: Non-compliance to iron chelation therapy in patients with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia
Non-compliance to iron chelation therapy in patients with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia Open
View article: Behind the Scenes of Parents Nurturing a Child with Autism: A Qualitative Study in Malaysia
Behind the Scenes of Parents Nurturing a Child with Autism: A Qualitative Study in Malaysia Open
Many parents have experienced difficulties in parenting children with autism. We, therefore, consider a more in-depth understanding that is necessary to explore the challenges facing parents and families to provide a better outcome for bot…
View article: Transcripts of Unfulfillment: A Study of Sexual Dysfunction and Dissatisfaction among Malay-Muslim Women in Malaysia
Transcripts of Unfulfillment: A Study of Sexual Dysfunction and Dissatisfaction among Malay-Muslim Women in Malaysia Open
The prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), or in everyday notion, sexual dissatisfaction, among Malay women remains high, denoting that there are several influences shaping their experience of sex within marriage. This qualitative …
View article: Managing Sexual Dysfunction For Women With Breast Cancer: The Perspective Of Health Care Providers In North East Malaysia.
Managing Sexual Dysfunction For Women With Breast Cancer: The Perspective Of Health Care Providers In North East Malaysia. Open
Purpose : Management of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is vital for women with breast cancer due to the devastating consequences, which include marital disharmony and reduced quality of life. We explore healthcare providers’ (HCPs) percep…
View article: A Rare Case of an Infant with Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report of Bilateral Open-lip Schizencephaly
A Rare Case of an Infant with Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report of Bilateral Open-lip Schizencephaly Open
Schizencephaly is a very rare congenital birth defect. It is characterized by a cortical brain malformation that manifests as a grey-matter-lined cleft extending from the ependyma to the piamater. It is a rare condition, and few cases have…
View article: A Case Report of Pityriasis Lichenoides-Like Mycosis Fungoides in Children: A Challenging Diagnosis
A Case Report of Pityriasis Lichenoides-Like Mycosis Fungoides in Children: A Challenging Diagnosis Open
Primary cutaneous lymphomas are rare diseases among the general population, and even rarer in children. Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most commonly diagnosed form in childhood. Several atypical clinical variants of MF have been reported, a…
View article: Anosmia, a Hidden Sign for COVID-19? A Case Report and Literature Review
Anosmia, a Hidden Sign for COVID-19? A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing viral pandemic that is actively affecting 210 countries worldwide, with a total of more than 1.5 million cases and 106 000 deaths. Symptoms associated with COVID-19 are mainl…
View article: Factors affecting health-related quality of life and its association with the Xmn1-Gγ polymorphism among adolescents with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and HbE/β-thalassemia in East Coast Malaysia
Factors affecting health-related quality of life and its association with the Xmn1-Gγ polymorphism among adolescents with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and HbE/β-thalassemia in East Coast Malaysia Open
Introduction: Xmn1-Gγ polymorphism has been significantly associated with disease severity in HbE/β-thalassemia patients. The aim of this study is to determine the factors affecting health related quality of life (HRQoL) and its associatio…
View article: A Rare Case of an Infant with Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report of Bilateral Open-lip Schizencephaly.
A Rare Case of an Infant with Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report of Bilateral Open-lip Schizencephaly. Open
Schizencephaly is a very rare congenital birth defect. It is characterized by a cortical brain malformation that manifests as a grey-matter-lined cleft extending from the ependyma to the pia mater. It is a rare condition, and few cases hav…
View article: Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Obese Patients with Chronic Illnesses: Prevalence and Associated Factors in North East Malaysia
Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Obese Patients with Chronic Illnesses: Prevalence and Associated Factors in North East Malaysia Open
Introduction: Concomitant obesity and chronic medical illness is a significant health problem in Malaysia and worldwide. The comorbid psychological impact in obese patients is associated with a social stigma and low self-esteem. The aim of…
View article: Factors Affecting Health Related Quality of Life and Its Association with Xmn1 Gene Modifier among Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia and HbE/β-Thalassemia Adolescent in East Coast Malaysia
Factors Affecting Health Related Quality of Life and Its Association with Xmn1 Gene Modifier among Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia and HbE/β-Thalassemia Adolescent in East Coast Malaysia Open
Gene modifiers XmnI have significant association with disease severity in HbE/β-thalassemia patients; however there is no previous study on its association with health related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study is to determine …
View article: Relationship between self-efficacy, self-care behaviour and glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Malaysian primary care setting
Relationship between self-efficacy, self-care behaviour and glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Malaysian primary care setting Open
View article: Laryngeal giant cell tumour presenting as a tongue base lesion causing severe dysphagia
Laryngeal giant cell tumour presenting as a tongue base lesion causing severe dysphagia Open
Giant cell tumours are benign lesions that are uncommonly found in the larynx. Patients with these tumours may present with dysphagia, hoarseness and anterior neck swelling. Giant cell tumours are extremely rare and only a few cases have b…
View article: A Brief Psychotic Episode with Depressive Symptoms in Silent Right Frontal Lobe Infarct
A Brief Psychotic Episode with Depressive Symptoms in Silent Right Frontal Lobe Infarct Open
Psychiatric symptoms may be related to a silent cerebral infarct, a phenomenon that has been described previously in literature. Acute psychosis or other neuropsychiatric symptoms including depression may present in stroke patients and pat…