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Understanding knowledge of hypertension among affected individuals in low-Income (B40) communities in Malaysia: The RESPOND study
CONCLUSION: This study provides reassurance that individuals with hypertension in disadvantaged communities in Malaysia have a relatively good understanding of hypertension. Further research should explore the challenges they face on their therapeutic journeys.PMID:36169064
Source: Cancer Control - September 28, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: F Ariffin M R Isa M N Nafiza M Y Mazapuspavina A M Fadhlina B Palafox M McKee Source Type: research

Investigating the prevalence of diabetic complications in overweight/obese patients: a study in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia
ConclusionIn our study, a BMI of more than 23  kg/m2 (obese/overweight) does not seem to be associated with the prevalence of complications. Age and hypertension, on the other hand, appear to be strong risk predictors of the incidence of complications. With the understanding of the recent outlook on diabetes, it is recommended that public education on the targeted population should be encouraged to negate these complications.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - September 30, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 15432: A Hybrid MCDM Approach Based on Fuzzy-Logic and DEMATEL to Evaluate Adult Obesity
Raed Alsaqour Obesity and its complications is one of the main issues in today’s world and is increasing rapidly. A wide range of non-contagious diseases, for instance, diabetes type 2, cardiovascular, high blood pressure and stroke, numerous types of cancer, and mental health issues are formed following obesity. According to the WHO, Malaysia is the sixth Asian country with an adult population suffering from obesity. Therefore, identifying risk factors associated with obesity among Malaysian adults is necessary. For this purpose, this study strives to investigate and assess the risk factors related to ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 22, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mahmood Safaei Elankovan A. A. Sundararajan Shahla Asadi Mehrbakhsh Nilashi Mohd Juzaiddin Ab Ab Aziz M. S. Saravanan Maha Abdelhaq Raed Alsaqour Tags: Article Source Type: research

Prevalence of and factors associated with multimorbidity among 18 101 adults in the South East Asia Community Observatory Health and Demographic Surveillance System in Malaysia: a population-based, cross-sectional study of the MUTUAL consortium
Conclusions The current single-disease services in primary and secondary care should be accompanied by strategies to address complexities associated with multimorbidity, taking into account the factors associated with multimorbidity identified. Future research is needed to identify the most commonly occurring clusters of chronic diseases and their risk factors to develop more efficient and effective multimorbidity prevention and treatment strategies.
Source: BMJ Open - December 23, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tan, M. M. C., Prina, A. M., Muniz-Terrera, G., Mohan, D., Ismail, R., Assefa, E., Keinert, A. A. M., Kassim, Z., Allotey, P., Reidpath, D., Su, T. T. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 3977: Social and Health Determinants of Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Malaysia
g Gan Quality of life (QOL) of older adults is a complex issue that requires an understanding of the intersection between socioeconomic and health factors. A poor quality of life (QOL) is frequently reported as sub-optimal among older adults whereby concerted and collective actions are required through an evidence-based approach. Hence, this cross-sectional study aims to determine the social and health predictors of the QOL of a community-dwelling older adult Malaysian population through a quantitative household survey using multi-stage sampling. A total of 698 respondents aged 60 years old and older were recruited and...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 23, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shiang Cheng Lim Yoke Mun Chan Wan Ying Gan Tags: Article Source Type: research

Modulation of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) by Gelam honey in bilateral oophorectomized rats
In conclusion, the protein and gene expression changes in the vagina by Gelam honey had reduced the occurrence of vaginal atrophy in surgically-induced menopause models.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology - February 27, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Perspectives of healthcare providers on barriers to and unmet needs of stroke rehabilitation in Kelantan, Malaysia
Singapore Med J. 2023 Mar 24. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-248. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37026361 | DOI:10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-248
Source: Singapore Medical Journal - April 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Omar Salahudin Lydia Abdul Latif Maznah Dahlui Daryani Darus Mazlina Mazlan Farizah Mohd Hairi Source Type: research

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