ABSTRACT Implementation research plays a vital role in narrowing the “evidence-to-practice” gap in primary care by ensuring that evidence-based interventions are not only adopted but also embedded into routine clinical practice in a sustainable way. This is especially important in…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Primary healthcare workers are in a strategic position to promote smoking cessation due to their accessibility. This study aimed to determine smoking cessation counselling (SCC) practice among primary healthcare workers and identify its associated factors.Methods: A cross-sectional online…
ABSTRACT Introduction: The rising prevalence of prediabetes poses a significant public health challenge worldwide. This descriptive study aimed to offer insights into the epidemiological characteristics and progression patterns of prediabetes, which are crucial for informing effective interventions and addressing the…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Low dietary diversity is strongly associated with anaemia, stunting and underweight in young children. However, its determinants vary across populations. This study aimed to evaluate the association of dietary diversity with child and family characteristics among children aged…
ABSTRACT Myxoedema psychosis is a rare but treatable condition resulting from severe hypothyroidism. We report the case of a man who presented to a primary healthcare facility seeking a medical report for financial assistance, having lost his job after being…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Malnutrition has emerged as a national issue in Malaysia, especially among indigenous populations. The types of feeding practices affect infantile growth in early life. Detecting malnutrition early and increasing awareness of its contributing factors are critical in handling…
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Surveillance studies have shown a high prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in metformin-treated adults. Community-dwelling older adults have a higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to lower gut absorption. To date, data on this specific cohort are…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an increased risk of developing glucose intolerance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of glucose intolerance and its associated factors among postpartum women with a history of…
ABSTRACT Introduction: The global rise of digital health is reshaping healthcare delivery and improving outcomes, especially for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) post-pandemic. Guided by the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020–2025, this study examined digital health applications…