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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
As this is a study protocol, results are not yet available. The study is designed to assess changes in ergonomic knowledge (primary outcome) and self-prevention behaviors and self-evaluation (secondary outcomes). Data collection and analys…
View article: Exploring Employees’ Adherence to Occupational Safety during a Pandemic: A qualitative study
Exploring Employees’ Adherence to Occupational Safety during a Pandemic: A qualitative study Open
Infectious disease pandemic, as in the previous coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly affected the industries in various aspects, including economic loss and work productivity. Although various measures were taken, industries in Malaysi…
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: COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN OLDER ADULTS
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN OLDER ADULTS Open
The present correlational study proposes to examine the relationship between cognitive functioning and emotional regulation; to determine the gender differences in cognitive functioning as well as in emotional regulation. To explore these …
View article: Validation of the Malay Version Questionnaire for Industrial Preparedness of Infectious Disease
Validation of the Malay Version Questionnaire for Industrial Preparedness of Infectious Disease Open
The COVID-19 outbreak calls for a comprehensive guideline to control virus transmission. Hence, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia has developed workplace guidelines which include a questionnaire as an instrum…
View article: Burden beyond Health: Financial implications of a history of infectious disease
Burden beyond Health: Financial implications of a history of infectious disease Open
This study examines the relationship between infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, and financial losses. A survey of 373 workers in Malaysia comprising of variety of industrial sectors was conducted online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wo…
View article: Workplace Exposure and Impact of Service and Financial Loss due to Infectious Disease History
Workplace Exposure and Impact of Service and Financial Loss due to Infectious Disease History Open
This study explores the impact of infectious diseases like COVID-19 on workplace exposure and financial losses. A survey of 373 workers in Malaysia revealed that noise and dust were the most common workplace hazards. Workers with paid sick…
View article: Workers’ Perception on Adherence to Occupation and Safety Health during Covid-19 Pandemic
Workers’ Perception on Adherence to Occupation and Safety Health during Covid-19 Pandemic Open
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has significantly affected various sectors, including hospitals, manufacturing facilities, and educational institutions, causing many hospitalisations and global quarantines. Despite these situations, industries …
View article: Development and Validation of a Malay Questionnaire for Airborne Disease Preparedness
Development and Validation of a Malay Questionnaire for Airborne Disease Preparedness Open
Despite ongoing workplace interventions, industries must be prepared for future infectious disease outbreaks. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for comprehensive guidelines. This study aimed to develop and validate a bilingual (Ma…
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: Examining stigma dynamics: a scoping review of social network analysis in communicable disease contexts
Examining stigma dynamics: a scoping review of social network analysis in communicable disease contexts Open
The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the profound impact of stigma on individuals, communities, and societies. Social network analysis (SNA), based on network theory, offers a transformative approach to investigate the com…
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: Prevalence and associated factors of suspected occupational skin diseases among restaurant workers in peninsular Malaysia: secondary data analysis of Registry for Occupational Disease Screening (RODS)
Prevalence and associated factors of suspected occupational skin diseases among restaurant workers in peninsular Malaysia: secondary data analysis of Registry for Occupational Disease Screening (RODS) Open
Objectives Occupational skin diseases (OSDs) pose significant risks to the health and well-being of restaurant workers. However, there is presently limited evidence on the burden and determinants of OSDs among this occupational group. This…
View article: The Perceived Benefits and Self-Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention on Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms: A Qualitative Study Based on the Health Belief Model
The Perceived Benefits and Self-Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention on Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms: A Qualitative Study Based on the Health Belief Model Open
Background: This study examined the effectiveness of an exercise programme as an adjunct to smoking cessation treatments. The effects of exercise on smoking habits and tobacco withdrawal symptoms (TWS) were evaluated among smokers who were…
View article: Validating the Antismoking AIDA Model-Based Questionnaire for Malaysian Population
Validating the Antismoking AIDA Model-Based Questionnaire for Malaysian Population Open
In summary, the adapted translated version's content validity index was satisfactory, and it can be further pilot tested among the other target population.
View article: Modification of the Revised National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Lifting Equation to Determine the Individual Manual Lifting Risk in Malaysia’s Manufacturing Industry
Modification of the Revised National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Lifting Equation to Determine the Individual Manual Lifting Risk in Malaysia’s Manufacturing Industry Open
Studying the lifting factors and equation multipliers from RNLE is critical for evaluating the risk estimates of manual lifting. Exploring the ILE based on individual characteristics is appropriate to support the ergonomic program. Further…
View article: Content and face validity of Workplace COVID-19 Knowledge & Stigma Scale (WoCKSS)
Content and face validity of Workplace COVID-19 Knowledge & Stigma Scale (WoCKSS) Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to fear, rumours, and stigma, particularly against those infected with the virus. In Malaysia, the manufacturing industry is particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 clusters, making it critical to asses…
View article: Enhancing tuberculosis treatment adherence and motivation through gamified real-time mobile app utilization: a single-arm intervention study
Enhancing tuberculosis treatment adherence and motivation through gamified real-time mobile app utilization: a single-arm intervention study Open
View article: Socioeconomic impacts of airborne and droplet-borne infectious diseases on industries: a systematic review
Socioeconomic impacts of airborne and droplet-borne infectious diseases on industries: a systematic review Open
Background Recent pandemics have had far-reaching effects on the world’s largest economies and amplified the need to estimate the full extent and range of socioeconomic impacts of infectious diseases outbreaks on multi-sectoral industries.…
View article: Effects of a Workplace mHealth Intervention for Smoking Behaviour: A Quasi Experimental Study Protocol
Effects of a Workplace mHealth Intervention for Smoking Behaviour: A Quasi Experimental Study Protocol Open
Introduction: Tobacco smoking causes various chronic diseases and adds costs to healthcare systems. The current smoking cessation interventions mostly target smokers who are ready to quit and are reactive in recruitment. Recently, mobile p…
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: T-BACCO SCORE: A predictive scoring tool for tuberculosis (TB) loss to follow-up among TB smokers
T-BACCO SCORE: A predictive scoring tool for tuberculosis (TB) loss to follow-up among TB smokers Open
Introduction Loss to follow-up (LTFU) and smoking during TB treatment are major challenges for TB control programs. Smoking increases the severity and prolongs TB treatment duration, which lead to a higher rate of LTFU. We aim to develop a…
View article: Development Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Prediction Model Using Levenberg Marquardt
Development Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Prediction Model Using Levenberg Marquardt Open
This research explores the creation of a noiseinduced hearing loss (NIHL) prediction model.In the context of occupational health, NIHL is defined as hearing loss that occurs as a result of overexposure to noise hazards at work for a given …
View article: A Gamified Real-time Video Observed Therapies (GRVOTS) Mobile App via the Modified Nominal Group Technique: Development and Validation Study
A Gamified Real-time Video Observed Therapies (GRVOTS) Mobile App via the Modified Nominal Group Technique: Development and Validation Study Open
Background The success rate of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in Malaysia remains below the recommended World Health Organization target of 90% despite the implementation of directly observed therapy, short-course, a physical drug monitoring …
View article: The Impacts of Supervised Exercise Intervention on Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms
The Impacts of Supervised Exercise Intervention on Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms Open
This study examined a supervised moderate-intensity aerobic exercise programme’s effectiveness in regulating the Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms (TWS) during temporary abstinence. This was a single group, pre and post-quasi intervention study.…
View article: Mediating Effect of Safety Competence in Relationship between Safety Climate and Safety Performance in Malaysian Paramedic Training Institutes: A PLS-SEM Approach
Mediating Effect of Safety Competence in Relationship between Safety Climate and Safety Performance in Malaysian Paramedic Training Institutes: A PLS-SEM Approach Open
View article: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UPTAKE OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING AND STIGMA AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE KLANG VALLEY
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UPTAKE OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) TESTING AND STIGMA AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE KLANG VALLEY Open
The prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is on the rise among adolescents and young people and these people are frequently subjected to significant levels of stigma, resulting in most of them avoiding HIV testing services. This…
View article: A Gamified Real-time Video Observed Therapies (GRVOTS) Mobile App via the Modified Nominal Group Technique: Development and Validation Study (Preprint)
A Gamified Real-time Video Observed Therapies (GRVOTS) Mobile App via the Modified Nominal Group Technique: Development and Validation Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The success rate of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in Malaysia remains below the recommended World Health Organization target of 90% despite the implementation of directly observed therapy, short-course, a physical drug monitoring…
View article: Resilient Safety Culture and Safety Performance: Examining the Effect in Malaysian Paramedic Training Institute through Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA)
Resilient Safety Culture and Safety Performance: Examining the Effect in Malaysian Paramedic Training Institute through Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA) Open
An increasing number of studies have shown that safety culture factors have a substantial influence on safety performance in a variety of industrial sectors. These factors’ impact on safety performance are unclear, especially at public ser…
View article: Characteristics and determinants of loss to follow-up among tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke in an industrial state of Malaysia: a registry-based study of the years 2013-2017
Characteristics and determinants of loss to follow-up among tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke in an industrial state of Malaysia: a registry-based study of the years 2013-2017 Open
Background The increased risk of loss to follow-up among TB smokers raises concern over the secondary spread within the community. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with loss to follow-up among TB patients who smoke. Met…