Publications by authors named "A Zulkifli"
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- Parental smoking is the main source of secondhand smoke exposure in children, leading to respiratory issues, and promoting smoke-free homes is crucial, particularly in rural areas like Kuala Kubu Bharu, Malaysia.
- The study used surveys and interviews in 2022 to assess knowledge and beliefs about secondhand smoke, with 60 participants showing moderate understanding but revealing barriers like personal convenience and social influence to adopting smoke-free practices.
- Findings indicate a need for tailored health promotion efforts in these communities, as men's beliefs about smoking cessation may hinder smoke-free home adoption, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive interventions.
Diseases of Theobroma cacao L. (Malvaceae) disrupt cocoa bean supply and economically impact growers. Vascular streak dieback (VSD), caused by Ceratobasidium theobromae, is a new encounter disease of cacao currently contained to southeast Asia and Melanesia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hospital resilience has been well recognized among healthcare managers and providers as disruption of hospital services that threatens their business environment. However, the shocks identified in the recent hospital resilience concept are mainly related to disaster situations. This study aims to identify potential shocks that hospitals face during disruptions in Indonesia.
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- Proper disposal of pharmaceuticals is crucial due to public health and environmental concerns, with a focus on understanding medication disposal habits among Malaysians.
- A study surveyed 389 participants, revealing that most dispose of unused medicines in the trash, while only 26.2% engaged in the Medicine Return Program (MRP).
- Important factors influencing MRP participation include receiving advice from healthcare providers and awareness of environmental contamination, which can guide public health strategies for better disposal practices.