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View article: Current Tools for Investigating Breast Cancer Screening Hesitancy: A Systematic Scoping Review
Current Tools for Investigating Breast Cancer Screening Hesitancy: A Systematic Scoping Review Open
Background Breast cancer screening is essential for early detection and reducing mortality; however, hesitancy towards screening persists globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To further understand the psychol…
View article: Psychometric validation of a knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) scale for breast cancer screening among Chinese women
Psychometric validation of a knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) scale for breast cancer screening among Chinese women Open
View article: Redefining chronic rhinosinusitis burden: a systematic review of global olfactory dysfunction prevalence
Redefining chronic rhinosinusitis burden: a systematic review of global olfactory dysfunction prevalence Open
Background Olfactory disorder (OD) is a common but often underdiagnosed symptom in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). As the sense of smell contributes significantly to life quality, appetite, safety, and emotional well-being, its…
View article: Translation and validation of the Malay Patient Measure of Safety-10 (M-PMOS-10) to enhance patient safety in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study
Translation and validation of the Malay Patient Measure of Safety-10 (M-PMOS-10) to enhance patient safety in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study Open
Objectives This study aimed to translate and validate the Malay version of the Patient Measure of Safety-10 (M-PMOS-10) for use in Malaysian healthcare settings. The study also sought to establish its content and face validity to ensure cu…
View article: Psychometric validation of a culturally adapted health belief model scale for breast cancer screening in Chinese women
Psychometric validation of a culturally adapted health belief model scale for breast cancer screening in Chinese women Open
This study aimed to validate a culturally adapted Health Belief Model (HBM) questionnaire for assessing breast cancer screening beliefs among Chinese women and to evaluate its structural validity and measurement invariance. A cross-section…
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: Incidence of Newborns with Down Syndrome and Factors Associated with Their Length of Hospital Stay in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia
Incidence of Newborns with Down Syndrome and Factors Associated with Their Length of Hospital Stay in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia Open
Background: Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal disorder worldwide. This study aimed to analyse the incidence of newborns with DS in a tertiary centre in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and determine the factors associa…
View article: Features of mobile apps for diabetic kidney disease self-management: a scoping review
Features of mobile apps for diabetic kidney disease self-management: a scoping review Open
Background Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). DKD and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are both long-term conditions requiring ongoing patient care. Individuals living with DKD or CKD can benefit…
View article: Translation and Validation of the Malay Doctor–Patient Communication Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis in Kelantan, Malaysia
Translation and Validation of the Malay Doctor–Patient Communication Questionnaire: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis in Kelantan, Malaysia Open
Background: Effective doctor–patient communication is essential for high-quality care, especially for patients with chronic conditions requiring hemodialysis. However, there is a lack of validated tools in the Malay language to measure thi…
View article: A confirmatory analysis of the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions questionnaire for community-based surveillance of infectious diseases: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
A confirmatory analysis of the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions questionnaire for community-based surveillance of infectious diseases: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia Open
ObjectivesThis study aimed to validate the psychometric properties of the recently developed knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions questionnaire for community-based surveillance of infectious diseases (KAP-CBS-ID questionnaire), using conf…
View article: Alpha-1 antitrypsin in COVID-19 patients: a dual-center screening study in Malaysia
Alpha-1 antitrypsin in COVID-19 patients: a dual-center screening study in Malaysia Open
BACKGROUND: Alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency has been recognized as an adverse prognostic determinant in severe instances of COVID-19. OBJECTIVE: To determine the A1AT phenotypes and levels in individuals at various clinical stages of…
View article: Consensus Development of Resilience Components in Malaysian Breast Cancer Survivors: Findings from a Delphi Study
Consensus Development of Resilience Components in Malaysian Breast Cancer Survivors: Findings from a Delphi Study Open
INTRODUCTION: Resilience significantly influences the mental health and treatment outcomes of cancer patients. This study aimed to establish expert consensus on key resilience components specific to Malaysian breast cancer survivors using …
View article: Necessity of Performing Routine Free Thyroxine Level in Every Thyroid Function Test with Normal Thyroid-stimulating Hormone: A Cross-sectional Study
Necessity of Performing Routine Free Thyroxine Level in Every Thyroid Function Test with Normal Thyroid-stimulating Hormone: A Cross-sectional Study Open
View article: Community participation in community-based surveillance of infectious diseases: A structural equation modeling approach based on the theory of reasoned action
Community participation in community-based surveillance of infectious diseases: A structural equation modeling approach based on the theory of reasoned action Open
Background and Aim: Community-based surveillance (CBS) is a critical mechanism for early detection of infectious diseases. Understanding the behavioral drivers of CBS participation is essential to strengthening community engagement. This s…
View article: Kelulut Honey as an Alternate Source of Carbo-Loading in Abdominal Surgery Involving the Digestive System: A Randomised Blinded Comparative Study
Kelulut Honey as an Alternate Source of Carbo-Loading in Abdominal Surgery Involving the Digestive System: A Randomised Blinded Comparative Study Open
Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal perioperative care programme aimed at expediting recovery, reducing complications and minimising hospital stay by mitigating the metabolic stress response to surgery. One k…
View article: Psychometric validation of the Malay CMNI-30: A study among male healthcare professionals in Malaysia
Psychometric validation of the Malay CMNI-30: A study among male healthcare professionals in Malaysia Open
Masculinity norms significantly influence men’s health behaviors and outcomes, yet existing instruments to measure these norms often lack cultural adaptability. This study addresses this gap by validating the Malay version of the Conformit…
View article: Assessing Community Leaders’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions on Community-Based Surveillance of Infectious Diseases: Development and Validation of a Questionnaire
Assessing Community Leaders’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions on Community-Based Surveillance of Infectious Diseases: Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Open
Background: Community-based surveillance (CBS) plays a crucial role in disease surveillance, enabling early detection of significant health events within the community, and facilitating timely health interventions. However, there is curren…
View article: Global Research Trends in Cervical Cancer Survival in the Last Two Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis
Global Research Trends in Cervical Cancer Survival in the Last Two Decades: A Bibliometric Analysis Open
Cervical cancer poses a significant challenge to global health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Tracking the survival rates of cancer patients through data gathered by population-based cancer registries constitutes a cruc…
View article: Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the sport success scale: a confirmatory study on Chinese adolescents
Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the sport success scale: a confirmatory study on Chinese adolescents Open
View article: A Comprehensive Model for Understanding Breast Cancer Screening Hesitancy: Integrating the Health Belief Model and the Confidence, Convenience, Complacency, Constraints, and Risk and Responsibility Calculations (5C) Model
A Comprehensive Model for Understanding Breast Cancer Screening Hesitancy: Integrating the Health Belief Model and the Confidence, Convenience, Complacency, Constraints, and Risk and Responsibility Calculations (5C) Model Open
View article: Prognostic Factors for Cervical Cancer in Asian Populations: A Scoping Review of Research From 2013 to 2023
Prognostic Factors for Cervical Cancer in Asian Populations: A Scoping Review of Research From 2013 to 2023 Open
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with particularly high incidence and mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries, with Asia reporting the highest number of cases in 2022. Despite this signifi…
View article: Predictors Affecting the Attitude Towards Homosexuality Among Health Sciences University Students in East Coast Malaysia
Predictors Affecting the Attitude Towards Homosexuality Among Health Sciences University Students in East Coast Malaysia Open
Introduction As a minority group homosexuality poses the risk of various mental illnesses and medical comorbidities. In Malaysia, homosexuality is prohibited according to culture, law, and religion. Thus, this group is reluctant to seek he…
View article: ARM SPAN MINUS HEIGHT AND ITS RELATION TO FINAL HEIGHT IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA
ARM SPAN MINUS HEIGHT AND ITS RELATION TO FINAL HEIGHT IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA Open
INTRODUCTION This study aimed to analyse the sensitivity and specificity of arm span minus height (AS-Ht) in predicting final height outcomes in paediatric patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) at Hospital Universiti Sains Mal…
View article: The effect of USM-IAM-based counselling vs standard counselling on insulin adherence, FBS and HbA1c among patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): a randomised controlled trial
The effect of USM-IAM-based counselling vs standard counselling on insulin adherence, FBS and HbA1c among patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM): a randomised controlled trial Open
Background Many patients with T2DM on insulin are not optimally controlled despite receiving standard diabetes education counselling. Poor insulin adherence may be a contributing factor. We developed and evaluated a new module [Universiti …
View article: DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF ARM SPAN-TO-HEIGHT RATIO IN DIFFERENTIATING PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL SHORT STATURE
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF ARM SPAN-TO-HEIGHT RATIO IN DIFFERENTIATING PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL SHORT STATURE Open
INTRODUCTIONPhysiological causes account for the most common etiology of short stature (SS). However, it may be the first manifestation of an underlying pathological condition. Thus, careful evaluation and identification of the underlying …
View article: Development and Validation of the Needlestick Injury Prevention (N-SIP) Module
Development and Validation of the Needlestick Injury Prevention (N-SIP) Module Open
The development and evaluation of the N-SIP represent a significant advancement in addressing NSIs among HCWs. Through a structured approach informed by the ADDIE model, the N-SIP module offers a comprehensive and tailored learning experie…
View article: Quantifying the Health–Economy Trade-Offs: Mathematical Model of COVID-19 Pandemic Dynamics
Quantifying the Health–Economy Trade-Offs: Mathematical Model of COVID-19 Pandemic Dynamics Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a complex situation that requires a balance between control measures like lockdowns and easing restrictions. Control measures can limit the spread of the virus but can also cause economic and social issu…
View article: Endocrine Disorders in Childhood Brain Tumour Survivors: A Single-Centre Study
Endocrine Disorders in Childhood Brain Tumour Survivors: A Single-Centre Study Open
The prevalence of endocrine disorders in childhood brain tumour survivors in our centre was 62.1%. The significant risk factors were high BMI, tumour location (suprasellar and intrasellar) and chemotherapy.
View article: Analytical Evaluation of Point-of-Care Finecare™ Procalcitonin Rapid Quantitative Test in Sepsis Population as Compared with Elecsys® BRAHMS Procalcitonin Immunoassay
Analytical Evaluation of Point-of-Care Finecare™ Procalcitonin Rapid Quantitative Test in Sepsis Population as Compared with Elecsys® BRAHMS Procalcitonin Immunoassay Open
The study compared two plasma procalcitonin (PCT) assays, the point of care (POC) Finecare™ Procalcitonin Rapid Quantitative Test and the Elecsys® BRAHMS PCT immunoassay, in sepsis ICU patients. Forty-one plasma samples were analyzed, show…
View article: Correlation between anti-mullerian hormone with insulin resistance in polycystic ovarian syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Correlation between anti-mullerian hormone with insulin resistance in polycystic ovarian syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Epidemiological studies regarding the correlation between anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and insulin resistance (IR) in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) remain inconsistent. The primary aim of this study was to determine the cor…