From general practice in Australia to academic family medicine in Malaysia
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Postgraduate family medicine training in Southeast Asia
ABSTRACT Family medicine is a medical discipline that has been recognised globally for nearly six decades. Postgraduate family medicine training was introduced more recently in Southeast Asia. This article presents the characteristics of postgraduate family medicine training in eight Southeast…
Knowledge, views, practice and self-efficacy regarding copper intrauterine contraceptive device usage among public primary care doctors in Sarawak: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) insertion is a reversible and effective way to reduce unplanned pregnancy. Doctors play a key role in IUCD usage. This study aimed to assess knowledge, views, practice and self-efficacy regarding copper IUCD usage among…
Reflections on the International Bioethics and Humanities Conference 2024
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Associated factors of sarcopenia among urban community-dwelling older adults in West Jakarta: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Sarcopenia has many risk factors and an increased likelihood of adverse effects. However, the exact mechanism of how these risk factors cause sarcopenia remains to be elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate the association between physical components, olfactory…
Prevalence of and coping mechanisms against mental and psychological burnout among healthcare professionals in a Malaysian public hospital: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Burnout is a significant issue among healthcare professionals, primarily including doctors, nurses and pharmacists. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to burnout and the coping mechanisms employed by healthcare professionals working in a public hospital in…
[Corrected] Sleep quality, sleep hygiene practices and their influencing factors among Malaysian university students: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Sleep quality refers to the subjective experience of sleep, encompassing aspects such as duration, depth and continuity. In contrast, sleep hygiene practices involve behaviours and habits conducive to healthy sleep patterns. This study aimed to explore the prevalence…
Association between body mass index and diabetes mellitus control classification among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Evidence from the National Diabetes Registry of Muar District Health Office, Malaysia, from January 2021 to July 2023
ABSTRACT Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases globally. This study aimed to determine the association between body mass index (BMI) and diabetes mellitus (DM) control among patients with T2DM.Methods: A retrospective study…
Avanafil use in patients with erectile dysfunction and co-morbidities: Clinical insights from multiple aetiologies – A case series
ABSTRACT Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent medical problem affecting men globally, particularly those with co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and diabetes. This case series aimed to evaluate the effects of avanafil as a treatment option for patients…
Urban–rural differences in the incompleteness of antenatal care coverage in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: The estimated maternal mortality ratio in Indonesia from 2016 to 2020 was 249 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Currently, this ratio remains relatively high. One effort to reduce maternal mortality is to provide regular antenatal care during…