Off-label use of repurposed ivermectin for SARS-CoV-2 infection should be banned by authorities unless efficacy is proven
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Prevalence of personal, work-related and patient-related burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among healthcare workers in health clinics in the district of Manjung, Perak: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Burnout is a syndrome characterised by physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that results from a long period of involvement in an overwhelming work condition. It is prevalent among frontline workers. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of…
Medical aesthetic awareness among public in Malaysia and the factors that may influence it: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Medical aesthetic practice is growing rapidly in Malaysia due to rising market demand, yet public understanding of these practices remains limited. This study evaluated the awareness and attitudes towards medical aesthetics among Malaysians.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted…
Factors associated with the intention to practise family planning among antenatal women with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus in Klang Health District: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Family planning (FP) is important in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality as well as foetal and neonatal complications. This study aimed to determine the intention to practise FP among antenatal women at risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)…
Development and validation of a video-based intervention on self-care practices for patients with hypertension in Malaysian primary care settings
ABSTRACT Introduction: Self-care practices among patients with hypertension have been shown to improve blood pressure control. Video-based interventions (VBIs) are helpful in enhancing patients’ self-care practices. However, validated VBIs in the Malay language for patients in primary care settings are…
Knowledge, acceptance and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia: Across-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: This prospective cross-sectional study, conducted from 1 April 2022 to 31 October 2022, aimed to assess the knowledge, acceptance and concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women visiting the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.Methods:…
Knowledge and attitudes towards and prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduate students at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Overweight and obesity pose significant health risks, affecting social and economic well-being and potentially hindering mental health and learning outcomes. This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and prevalence of overweight and obesity among undergraduate students at Universiti Kuala…
Association between lifestyle factors and hypertension control in Indonesian primary healthcare settings: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: A healthy lifestyle influences hypertension control. However, studies investigating the effects of lifestyle on hypertension remain elusive. This study aimed to analyse the association between lifestyle factors and hypertension control among patients with hypertension.Methods: This cross-sectional exploratory study…
Situational analysis of general practitioners using a forecasting approach until 2025 and a multi-state Markov model: A retrospective longitudinal study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Undesirable working conditions, insufficient professional development and other labour market pressures have significantly impacted the status of general practitioners (GPs). This study aimed to conduct a situational analysis of GPs in Iran using a forecasting approach until 2025.Methods:…
Reply letter to: If SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is blamed for Parsonage–Turner syndrome, neurosurgical neurolysis is not indicated
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