Holistic management of chronic musculoskeletal pain among elderly patients: A primary care approach
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Prevalence of visual impairment and eye diseases in Malaysia: A cross-sectional prospective study at the University of Malaya Medical Centre
ABSTRACT Introduction: The prevalence of visual impairment and ocular diseases changes over time. This measure can help general practitioners in anticipating common eye disorders that may require ophthalmological referrals to government hospitals. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of…
Case report: A Boy with an inability to walk; do not forget about scurvy
ABSTRACT Scurvy, a condition caused by vitamin C deficiency, is characterized by a syndrome of multisystem disorder due to defective collagen production and antioxidative function. This condition is infrequent in this modern era; thus, it is often not within the…
Non-adherence to tuberculosis contact screening and its associated factors in Kuching, Sarawak: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) contacts in Malaysia undergo follow-up screening to reduce their risk of active or latent TB. However, adherence to this screening is low. Limited studies have explored the factors contributing to non-adherence to follow-up screening. This study…
Utilisation of services provided at an outreach healthcare facility and its associated factors among residents in a coastal taluk of southern Karnataka: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Understanding the patterns of utilisation of primary health services can help to improve service delivery and utilisation, thereby reducing common morbidities in the community. The study aimed to assess the patterns of utilisation of services provided at an…
Diabetes knowledge among Malaysian adults: A scoping review and meta-analysis
ABSTRACT Introduction: Optimal self-care promotes glycaemic control and prevents diabetes complications. Its performance is facilitated by an adequate level of diabetes knowledge. This review aimed to evaluate diabetes knowledge among Malaysians by assessing diabetes knowledge scores and their associated factors.Methods:…
Family support for children with learning disabilities to attain good academic performance: A qualitative study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Learning disabilities can cause poor academic performance in children, which may impact their futures. This study aimed to investigate how primary caregivers care for school-aged children with learning disabilities but with good academic achievement.Methods: In this qualitative study,…
Angiomyolipoma during pregnancy: A forgotten risk factor for rupture and massive haemorrhage– A case report
ABSTRACT Benign renal lesions are relatively rare. Angiomyolipoma (AML) is the most commonly encountered benign renal lesion. One of the complications of AML is rupture, which results in retroperitoneal haemorrhage with a mortality rate of up to 20%. Pregnancy poses…
Perceptions and experiences of adult caregivers receiving mindfulness-based behavioural education: A qualitative study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Adult caregivers (ACGs) are largely responsible for caring for their family members, which can increase their stress levels. This increased stress makes them more susceptible to chronic illnesses. The adoption of health-promoting behaviours, particularly through mindfulness-based behavioural education…
Experiences of Malaysian primary healthcare providers with vaccine hesitancy: A qualitative study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Vaccine hesitancy was declared as one of the ten threats to global public health by the World Health Organization in 2019. It undermines the effort towards eradication of vaccine-preventable diseases. Healthcare providers, who are directly involved in vaccination…