Medical treatment and ramadan fasting amongst Malaysian muslim medical staff / Che Noriah Othman and Mohd. Marzuk Shaary

Introduction: The level of knowledge about Ramadan fasting and medical treatment amongst Medical staff has not been documented. This study assessed the level of knowledge amongst Malaysian Muslim Medical staff regarding this issue. Methodology: Questionnaires were distributed to 24 Muslim Medical Staff volunteers. The level of knowledge was evaluated based on the percentage of correct answers given by the respondents. Results: Most of the respondents understood that the use of inhaler, drip infusion, injection, ear, eye and nose drops and the use of sublingual tablets for medical purposes do not break the fast. Conclusion: The majority of respondents are knowledgeable on the issue of Ramadan fasting and Medical treatment

Effect of Smoking Behavior on Nicotine Dependence Level among Adolescents

AbstractSmoking prevalence among adolescents caused by addiction has risked the population's health. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the nicotine dependence level among undergraduate students that practised cigarette smoking since adolescence. We distributed questionnaires that are related to smoking history, smoking habits and Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). The findings showed that 58% of students have very low nicotine dependence and 19% of smokers have low nicotine dependence. While moderate and high nicotine dependent were 18% and 5% respectively. Smoking habits are the main factors that contribute to the nicotine dependence level and quality of life

Disease State Psychological Knowledge And Health Belief On Cancer And Mindfulnessbased Stress Reduction (Mbsr) And Its Effects On Mindfulness, Anxiety, Depression And Health Related Quality Of Life (Hrqol) Among Cancer Patients In Penang, Malaysia: A Mix Methodology Approach

Cancer is a death treatening disease world wide. Being diagnosed with cancer is a stressful event and if left unattended may lead to psychological distress and affect treatment compliance and clinical outcome. MBSR is proven clinically effective in reducing psychological distress problem among patients with various chronic diseases including cancer. Knowledge and health belief determine patients decission making. However to my thorough literatute search no study was conducted on cancer patients knowledge and health belief on cancer and MBSR in Malaysia especially in Penang. Also no data found that document the effects of MBSR on psychological distress including anxiety and depression among Malaysian cancer patients. So this study was conducted to explore the knowledge and health belief on cancer and MBSR and to measure the effect of MBSR program on HADS, CAMSR and HRQOL among cancer patients in Penang, Malaysia using a mix methodology approach. This study was conducted in three phases. Phase 1 is a qualitative phase which involved a face to face interveiewing the patients using a guided questionnaires and the saturation was reach at patients 18. Phase two was a quantitative survey using the questionnares developed from the phase 1 information

Knowledge, Attitude and Health Belief (KAHB) on Cancer and Its Treatment: Qualitative exploration of cancer patients in Penang, Malaysia

KAHB toward cancer and its treatment determines the patients' clinical outcome. This study explored KAHB among cancer patients in Penang, Malaysia. Sixteen cancer patients were interviewed upon saturation. This study recorded the information, transcribed, translated and validated before coded and categorized into themes. The study showed that perceived knowledge of cancer and its treatment was moderate. Their attitude toward cancer and its treatment was positive; however, revealed various health belief which influences their cues to action. Most patients seek traditional treatment besides modern medicine as they felt better. This information can support health caregivers for better patient's management. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i16.269

Nature of Stress among Health Science Students in a Malaysian University

AbstractIntroductionStress disorder among students is a major concern in tertiary education. This study aimed to determine the predominance source of stress among health sciences students in a government university in Malaysia by using validated Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ). Methodology: The MSSQ was distributed to 248 health science students. The items of MSSQ represent 40 events that reported to being possible sources of stress. Result and discussion: The MSSQ showed satisfactory level of psychometric property in the health science students. The main source of stress was the academic related stressorConclusionAcademic requirement is the major stressor for the students. This finding is consistent with the literature and appropriate measures should be sought to prevent its unwanted consequences

Approaches of improving food allergy knowledge: Children with food allergy’s quality of life

Food allergy commonly affects many people, including children regardless of their age. Their life could be threatened if they are exposed to food allergen. Therefore, nursery employees need to take extra precaution when dealing with children with food allergy compared to ordinary children. Thus, this paper warrants to assess the knowledge of caretakers of children with food allergy and determines the approaches needed to improve their knowledge on how to manage this susceptible population

Use of complementary and alternative medicines among Malaysian cancer patients: A descriptive study

AbstractThe use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM; 補充與替代醫學 bǔ chōng yǔ tì dài yī xué) has been rapidly increasing among cancer patients. However, this pervasiveness is still largely unexplored among Malaysian cancer patients. The current study aimed to evaluate the patterns of CAM use among cancer patients from a local hospital in Malaysia. In addition, the study focused on the information-seeking behavior and CAM use disclosure to doctors. Of 393 patients, 184 (46.1%) had used CAM for their cancers. CAM usage was significantly associated with gender (p = 0.021), level of education (p = 0.001), employment status (p = 0.02), and monthly income (p < 0.001). Among frequently used CAM were nutritional supplements (n = 77, 41.8%), natural products (n = 74, 40.2%), and multivitamin (n = 62, 33.6%). Friends and family members were the most common source of CAM information (n = 139, 75.5%). Seventy-nine (43%) reported to disclose their CAM use to the health care providers. The most common (n = 63, 34.2%) reason of nondisclosure was “it is not important to discuss it with oncologist.” This study confirmed that CAM use is common among Malaysian cancer patients, thus highlighting a greater need for patient education regarding CAM therapies and their potential interactions with conventional therapies. Although some types of CAM therapies may help patients to cope with emotional distress and improve quality of life, CAM, with no proven efficacy, may pose dangers to patients' health due to interactions with conventional therapies. Doctors and other health care providers including nurses and pharmacists should engage cancer patients in an open nonjudgmental dialog to ascertain CAM use disclosure to their health care providers

Tahap kefahaman dan praktik solat dalam kalangan masyarakat Orang Asli Kuala Boh, Tanah Tinggi Cameron Pahang, Malaysia / Habibah Ayob … [et al.]

This study aims to identify the level of understanding and the prayers practices among indigenous communities of Kuala Boh, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. The methodology used in this research is a case study through questionnaires and observations from house to house. Respondents in the village were evaluated about the level of awareness and understanding of prayers through questionnaires and observations. They were randomly selected to demonstrate the ways of prayers. This observation was recorded for further analysis. Guidelines on the practice of prayers accuracy was based on Islamic teaching. The data obtained was analyzed and presented in the form of a percentage of the graphs and pie charts. There were 29 respondents who participated in this research. Most respondents had a minimum level of understanding and practicing prayer. Most of the respondents knew about the law of prayer, love and realize the benefits of prayer. Most respondents practice five daily prayers. Most of them, also knew about ablutions, action in prayers and the recitations in prayers. However, the level of their knowledge and skills in prayers need to be improved. The conclusion from this study is the level of knowledge and practical accuracy of prayers among the Orang Asli Kuala Boh should be improved. Programs to improve the understanding and practice of prayer should be conducted as a religious and social responsibility by the authorities

Approaches to improving food allergy knowledge: children with food allergy's quality of life.

Food allergy commonly affects many people,including children regardless of their age. Their life could be threatened if they are exposed to food allergen. There, nursery employees need to take extra precaution when dealing with children with food allergy compared10 ordinary children. Thus. this paper warrants to assess the knowledge of caretakers of children with food allergy and determines the aDDr08ches needed to improve their knowledge on how to manage this susceptible population