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View article: When Being Men Matters: Exploring Health Literacy Determinants in a rural community, Malaysia
When Being Men Matters: Exploring Health Literacy Determinants in a rural community, Malaysia Open
Promotion programs are widely conducted in rural communities to improve health outcomes. Hence, understanding the health literacy (HL) of a community is crucial in planning purposeful health promotion programs. However, HL data on the rura…
View article: Application of the Precede-Proceed Model: A Glimpse into Student-Led Community Health Program in Malaysia.
Application of the Precede-Proceed Model: A Glimpse into Student-Led Community Health Program in Malaysia. Open
Empowering the community through health promotion programs is an integral part of undergraduate medical students’ training in Malaysia. Medical students’ engagement with the community aligns with efforts to achieve Sustainable Development …
View article: Augmented Reality Physical Ergonomics (ARPE) Training for Manual Material Handling Workers: A Protocol for a Quasi-experimental Study
Augmented Reality Physical Ergonomics (ARPE) Training for Manual Material Handling Workers: A Protocol for a Quasi-experimental Study Open
View article: Natural Compounds as Inhibitors of Advanced Glycation End Products Formation: A Systematic Review
Natural Compounds as Inhibitors of Advanced Glycation End Products Formation: A Systematic Review Open
View article: Prevalence of occupational respiratory disease and its determinants among workers in major industrial sectors in Malaysia in 2023
Prevalence of occupational respiratory disease and its determinants among workers in major industrial sectors in Malaysia in 2023 Open
In Malaysia, rapid industrial growth has increased workers’ exposure to occupational respiratory hazards which consequently leads to an increase in the prevalence of occupational respiratory disease (ORD) among workers. Therefore, this stu…
View article: Evaluation of Therapeutic Activity of Tualang Honey on Oral Cancer: Histopathological Study
Evaluation of Therapeutic Activity of Tualang Honey on Oral Cancer: Histopathological Study Open
TH inhibited the proliferation of the cancer cells in an animal model of oral squamous cell carcinoma and therefore, has the potential to be developed as a chemotherapeutic agent.
View article: Correction: Barriers to cervical cancer screening among immigrant Yemeni women in Malaysia
Correction: Barriers to cervical cancer screening among immigrant Yemeni women in Malaysia Open
View article: Barriers to cervical cancer screening among immigrant Yemeni women in Malaysia
Barriers to cervical cancer screening among immigrant Yemeni women in Malaysia Open
access to health services among immigrant women, including screening for cervical cancer, is a complex issue involving a wide range of barriers. Cognitive barriers associated with sexual activity and the absence of symptoms are the main re…
View article: Role of medicinal plants in ameliorating the lipid and glucose levels in diabetes: A systematic literature review
Role of medicinal plants in ameliorating the lipid and glucose levels in diabetes: A systematic literature review Open
Objective. Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes insulin resistance and destruction of β-cells in pancreas. It is highly associated with hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia, which can cause microvascular and macrovascular complications. T…
View article: Development and Effectiveness of the Augmented Reality Physical Ergonomics (ARPE) Training Module for Manual Material Handling Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study Protocol
Development and Effectiveness of the Augmented Reality Physical Ergonomics (ARPE) Training Module for Manual Material Handling Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study Protocol Open
View article: Knowledge and beliefs on breast cancer screening and uptake among Yemeni female school teachers in Malaysia
Knowledge and beliefs on breast cancer screening and uptake among Yemeni female school teachers in Malaysia Open
View article: Investigating the effect of the educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model on the knowledge and beliefs of Yemeni teachers in the use of breast cancer screening: a randomized controlled trial study
Investigating the effect of the educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model on the knowledge and beliefs of Yemeni teachers in the use of breast cancer screening: a randomized controlled trial study Open
Retrospectively registered, ANZCTR (ACTRN12618000173291). Registered on February 02, 2018.
View article: Potential of Medicinal Plants to Ameliorate Retinopathy Events in Diabetes: A Systematic Review
Potential of Medicinal Plants to Ameliorate Retinopathy Events in Diabetes: A Systematic Review Open
View article: Potential of Medicinal Plants to Inhibit Neurodegenerative Activities in Diabetes: A Systematic Review
Potential of Medicinal Plants to Inhibit Neurodegenerative Activities in Diabetes: A Systematic Review Open
View article: Oral health-related quality of life and its association with sense of coherence and social support among Yemeni immigrants in Malaysia
Oral health-related quality of life and its association with sense of coherence and social support among Yemeni immigrants in Malaysia Open
View article: Protocol of health screening related to occupational diseases in 100 000 workers in critical sectors: a cross-sectional study with worksite risk assessment
Protocol of health screening related to occupational diseases in 100 000 workers in critical sectors: a cross-sectional study with worksite risk assessment Open
Background Occupational diseases are one of the most important health problems related to employment However, in Malaysia, there are few epidemiological studies discussing these issues, especially among workers in the industry. For that, t…
View article: Risk of cardiovascular diseases among young adults: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
Risk of cardiovascular diseases among young adults: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia Open
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of mortality worldwide. Recent studies showed that there is increasing CVD incidence at younger ages. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the risk of CVD and its associated fac…
View article: Subjective and objective financial toxicity among colorectal cancer patients: a systematic review
Subjective and objective financial toxicity among colorectal cancer patients: a systematic review Open
View article: Describing financial toxicity among cancer patients in different income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Describing financial toxicity among cancer patients in different income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background There is limited evidence of financial toxicity (FT) among cancer patients from countries of various income levels. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of objective and subjective FT and their measurements in rel…
View article: Potential of medicinal plants to ameliorate neovascularization activities in diabetes: A systematic review
Potential of medicinal plants to ameliorate neovascularization activities in diabetes: A systematic review Open
Hyperglycemia in diabetes mediates the release of angiogenic factors, oxidative stress, hypoxia, and inflammation, which in turn stimulate angiogenesis. Excessive angiogenesis can cause diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, and diabet…
View article: Breast conserving surgery versus mastectomy: the effect of surgery on quality of life in breast cancer survivors in Malaysia
Breast conserving surgery versus mastectomy: the effect of surgery on quality of life in breast cancer survivors in Malaysia Open
View article: Prevalence of cyberbullying victimisation and its association with family dysfunction, health behaviour and psychological distress among young adults in urban Selangor, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of cyberbullying victimisation and its association with family dysfunction, health behaviour and psychological distress among young adults in urban Selangor, Malaysia: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Cyberbullying is a growing public health concern with clear, negative impacts on the mental, physical and social health of targeted victims. Previous research on cyberbullying has largely focused on examining its occurrence amon…
View article: Immunisation coverage and its determinants among Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia
Immunisation coverage and its determinants among Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia Open
This study found low immunisation coverage among Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia. Given the low level of coverage, a public health intervention, such as a vaccination program, for this refugee population is necessary.
View article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Epidemiology of Human Blastocystis spp. Infection in Malaysia
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Epidemiology of Human Blastocystis spp. Infection in Malaysia Open
Blastocystis spp. is a unicellular enteric protozoan parasite in humans with a controversial role in disease etiology. It is common in developing countries among immunocompromised patients and people who have close contact with animals. In…
View article: Awareness of cervical cancer and its associated socio-demographic factors among Yemeni immigrant women in Malaysia
Awareness of cervical cancer and its associated socio-demographic factors among Yemeni immigrant women in Malaysia Open
View article: The association between mental health and obesity in postmenopausal women: A systematic review
The association between mental health and obesity in postmenopausal women: A systematic review Open
Postmenopausal women are at great risk of mental health deterioration, which may lead to morbidity and mortality. The decrement of mental health with aging is attributed to hormonal changes, lowered physical activity, sleep disturbances, e…
View article: Association of <i>Blastocystis hominis</i> with colorectal cancer: A systematic review of <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> evidences
Association of <i>Blastocystis hominis</i> with colorectal cancer: A systematic review of <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> evidences Open
Blastocystis is a commonly identified microorganism in CRC patients. These studies have provided supportive data that Blastocystis could exacerbate existing CRC via alteration in host immune response and increased oxid…
View article: Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude among MAHSA Medical Students towards HIV/AIDS
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude among MAHSA Medical Students towards HIV/AIDS Open
According to the Ministry of Health Statistics, there have been 87,710 confirmed HIV infectedcases in Malaysia. Objective: To determine how well MAHSA University medical studentsknew about HIV/AIDS. Method: This was a cross-sectional quest…
View article: Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein 2 (pfhrp2): an additional genetic marker suitable for anti-malarial drug efficacy trials
Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein 2 (pfhrp2): an additional genetic marker suitable for anti-malarial drug efficacy trials Open
View article: Additional file 1 of Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein 2 (pfhrp2): an additional genetic marker suitable for anti-malarial drug efficacy trials
Additional file 1 of Plasmodium falciparum histidine rich protein 2 (pfhrp2): an additional genetic marker suitable for anti-malarial drug efficacy trials Open
Additional file 1. Description and classification of the pfhrp2 allelic variants classification and their frequencies.