Prevalence and risk factors of long covid and its associated adverse work outcomes among workers in the manufacturing sector in Malaysia - a mixed-methods study protocol.

Background: The manufacturing sector in Malaysia has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is further exacerbated by Long COVID-19 symptoms among the manufacturing workers, which are proven to influence work performance and quality of life. Of note, there is currently a lack of knowledge regarding the burden of Long COVID-19 in the Malaysian manufacturing sector.

Current status of serum metabolites biomarkers for polyps and colorectal cancer: a systematic review.

Background: Early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) is crucial to enhance the disease treatment and prognosis of patients. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for CRC detection; however, it requires trained personnel with expensive tools. Currently, serum metabolites have been discovered to be used to discriminate patients with polyps and CRC.

Revised Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC 2.0): cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the Malay version.

Background: Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ Hospital Survey (HSOPSC) developed by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has been adopted worldwide.

Diagnostic performance of serum metabolites biomarker associated with colorectal adenoma: a systematic review.

Evidence on serum biomarkers as a non-invasive tool to detect colorectal adenoma (CRA) in the general population is quite promising. However, the sensitivity and specificity of these serum biomarkers in detecting disease are still questionable. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence on the diagnostic performance of serum biomarkers associated with CRA.

Validation and usability of SeDAR e-health video for enhancing cervical cancer screening.

Background: The cervical cancer (CC) incidence rate is increasing among young women aged <50 years despite early screening is proven effective. Electronic health (e-health) has great potential for disseminating health education.

Methods: This study validated a newly developed e-health tool "SeDAR®" and assessed its usability via evaluations by health experts (HE), media experts (ME), and women.

Mechanism Linking Cigarette Pack Factors, Point-of-Sale Marketing and Individual Factors With Smoking Intention Among School-Going Adolescents.

Context: Tobacco usage accounts for one of the most preventable causes of death.

Objective: This study aimed to explore mechanisms linking cigarette pack factors, point-of-sale marketing, and individual factors (psychological reactant trait) to predict smoking intention among school-going adolescents.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 6 urban secondary schools.

4 vs 7 points self-monitoring blood glucose in gestational diabetes mellitus on diet modification: randomised clinical trial in a single tertiary centre in Malaysia.

Purpose: There is no standardized best method on monitoring of patients with gestational diabetes on diet modification in the country. This study aims to investigate the optimum method of self-monitoring blood glucose.

Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial in a single tertiary centre involving patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosed based on NICE guideline on diet modification.

Second twin outcome at birth: retrospective analysis in a single tertiary centre in Malaysia.

Objectives: To investigate factors associated with outcome of second twin during labour.

Methods: The study was a retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary centre in Malaysia from 2014 until 2018 involving all twin pregnancies delivered at or more than 24 weeks of gestation.

Results: Total of 409 twin pregnancies were included.

Understanding cervical cancer screening motivations from women and health practitioners' perspectives: A qualitative exploration.

Purpose: Cervical cancer (CC) screening remains challenging, where the motivational focus towards utilizing CC screening services is rarely highlighted. This study aimed to understand the motivation to undergo CC screening from women and healthcare practitioners' perspectives based on Protection Motivation Theory (PMT).

Method: This qualitative study used the nominal group technique (NGT) and in-depth interview (IDI), where the NGT participants were healthcare practitioners from various disciplines (n = 12).

Family planning behaviours among women with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus in pregnancies is associated with adverse outcomes both for the mothers and babies. Postponing pregnancy in unoptimized conditions and stabilisation of glucose should be prioritized. This scoping review is aimed to determine the scope and at the same time map the types of evidence available that is related to family planning behaviours among women with diabetes mellitus, with a particular focus on their factors which influence family planning usage and subsequently enable the identification of knowledge gaps in preventing unintended pregnancies among this high-risk population.

Women's motivation towards Pap smear screening based on sexual and screening status: A cross-sectional study using protection motivation theory.

Introduction: Cervical cancer remains a reproductive health burden. Pap smear (PS) screening can detect cervical cancer early but is underused despite being subsidized. Motivational factors play a role in promoting PS screening.

Cardiovascular risk prediction with cardio-ankle vascular index in the malaysian cohort study.

The cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) is an important parameter assessing arterial function. It reflects arterial stiffness from the origin of the aorta to the ankle, and the algorithm is blood pressure independent. Recent data have suggested that a high CAVI score can predict future cardiovascular disease (CVD) events; however, to date, no study has been done in Malaysia.

Survival Rate and Prognostic Factors of Localised Prostate Cancer in Southeast Asian Countries: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

Unlabelled: Prostate cancer (Pca) is one of the most prevalent health conditions affecting men, particularly older men, and cases have increased in recent years.

Objective: This review examined the survival rate and prognostic factors of patients with Pca in Southeast Asia (SEA).

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of three databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) and a manual search until April 1, 2022.

Factors and Barriers on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Willingness to Use among the Community: A 2016-2021 Systematic Review and Data Synthesis.

Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival. However, bystander CPR and AED rates remained consistently low. The goal of this systematic review was to assess factors influencing community willingness to perform CPR and use an AED for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival (OHCA) victims, as well as its barriers.

Spatial clustering of colorectal cancer in Malaysia.

Introduction: The rise in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence becomes a global concern. As geographical variations in the CRC incidence suggests the role of area-level determinants, the current study was designed to identify the spatial distribution pattern of CRC at the neighbourhood level in Malaysia.

Method: Newly diagnosed CRC cases between 2010 and 2016 in Malaysia were identified from the National Cancer Registry.

Green space exposure and colorectal cancer: A systematic review.

Green space has been linked to colorectal cancer, but the evidence is still limited and inconclusive. This review aimed to investigate the relationship between green space and CRC. The studies were searched using three primary journal databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.

A Meta-Analysis of eHealth Interventions on Ischaemic Heart Disease Health Outcomes.

Background: Electronic Health (eHealth) interventions as a secondary prevention tool to empower patients' health in decision-making and behaviour.

Objective: With the growing body of evidence supporting the use of eHealth interventions, the intention is to conduct a meta-analysis on various health outcomes of eHealth interventions among ischaemic heart disease (IHD) patients.

Methods: Based on PRISMA guidelines, eligible studies were searched through databases of Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, EBSCOHost, and SAGE (PROSPERO registration CRD42021290091).

Prevalence and Associated Factors of E-Cigarette Use among Adolescents in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review.

The use of e-cigarettes in adolescents remains a major public health concern. Like other tobacco products, e-cigarettes pose health risks to adolescents. Understanding the magnitude of this problem and identification of its associated factors will serve as a guide for development of preventive interventions.

The survival outcomes and prognostic factors of hepatocellular carcinoma among type 2 diabetes patients: a two-centre retrospective cohort study.

Background: To determine the survival outcomes and prognostic factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) survival in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study involving two hepatobiliary centres from January 1, 2012, to June 30, 2018. Medical records were analysed for sociodemographic, clinical characteristics, laboratory testing, and HCC treatment information.

Post-Exposure Prophylactic Vaccination against Rabies: A Systematic Review.

Background: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an effective method for preventing rabies, a highly fatal infection in exposed persons. Malaysia is currently using the purified Vero cell rabies vaccine (PVRV). Nonetheless, there are other commercially available vaccine types and regimens.

The Link between Food Environment and Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review.

Food and diet are critical risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC). Food environments (FEs) can contribute to disease risk, including CRC. This review investigated the link between FEs and CRC incidence and mortality risk.

Prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma risk in patients with type-2 diabetes using supervised machine learning classification model.

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among type-2 diabetes (T2D) patients is an increasing burden to diabetes management. This study aims to develop and select the best machine learning (ML) classification model for predicting HCC in T2D for HCC early detection.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted utilising computerised medical records in two hepatobiliary centres.