Publications by authors named "A Choong"
Background: MyBFF@school program consisting physical activity in the formed small-sided games (SSG), nutrition and psychology education was designed to combat obesity among schoolchildren in Malaysia. It was expected to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, hence, contributing to obesity treatment and prevention. Thus, we aimed to study the effects of the MyBFF@school program on the cardiorespiratory fitness of overweight and obese primary schoolchildren.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe scope of practice for diagnostic radiographers in Singapore: A preliminary survey.
Radiography (Lond)
January 2025
Introduction: There has been an increased demand for medical imaging procedures through the years. This demand requires the diagnostic radiographers in the workforce to be equipped with adequate training and understanding of their roles. The aims of this research are to distill and further describe the current scope of practice as established by the Allied Health Professional Council and map the diffusion of tasks, roles and responsibilities within Singapore's radiography imaging modalities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Social network-based testing approaches (SNAs) encourage individuals ("test promoters") to motivate sexual partners and/or those in their social networks to test for HIV. We conducted a systematic review to examine the effectiveness, acceptability and cost-effectiveness of SNA.
Methods: We searched five databases from January 2010 to May 2023, and included studies that compared SNA with non-SNA.
Background: Discrimination and inequality have been identified as significant problems faced by transgender individuals in sports participation. However, uncertainties remain regarding the effectiveness of interventions aimed at promoting equality.
Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the experiences of transgender athletes in sports, focusing on mental health issues and factors contributing to inequality among transgender and other sexual minorities.
Article Synopsis
- - Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoea) poses serious global health issues, with risks like infertility and complications during pregnancy, alongside an increased vulnerability to HIV infections, and is becoming more difficult to treat due to rising antibiotic resistance.
- - There are currently no licensed vaccines specifically for gonorrhoea, but research indicates that some existing meningitis vaccines may offer partial protection against gonorrhoea; clinical trials for these potential vaccines are in progress.
- - A comprehensive vaccine value profile has been created by experts to evaluate the potential public health benefits and societal implications of new gonorrhoea vaccines, focusing on accessibility and affordability to ensure those most affected can receive treatment.