Publications by authors named "Mohamed Mohazmi"
Article Synopsis
- The use of antibiotics for treating acute sore throats is linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), prompting a need for better diagnostic tools and reduced prescriptions to improve patient outcomes.
- A panel of experts developed 10 consensus statements on managing sore throats, emphasizing the issues with improper antibiotic use, especially in viral cases, and recommending non-antibiotic pain relief methods.
- The McIsaac score and point-of-care testing for group A strep can help guide appropriate antibiotic use, highlighting symptomatic treatment as the primary focus for effective management.
Ethnic differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dietary salt intake and association with hypertension in Malaysia: a multi-centre cross-sectional study.
Hypertens Res
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- * Over 90% recognized that high salt intake poses health risks, yet only about one-third connected it to strokes and heart failure; differences in KAP were noted among ethnicities, particularly with Indians showing better practices.
- * Findings highlight the need for tailored educational strategies to enhance understanding of salt labeling and reduce high blood pressure, emphasizing the importance of culturally specific approaches.
Despite hypertension remaining the leading cause of death worldwide, awareness of hypertension and its control rate is still suboptimal in Malaysia. This study aims to determine the proportion of both diagnosed and undiagnosed hypertension, awareness and its control rate during the yearly May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign that has been coordinated by the International Society of Hypertension. Participants aged ≥18 years were recruited at various screening sites namely universities, health facilities, shopping malls, and other sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to examine the relationship of adherence with blood pressure (BP) control and its associated factors in hypertensive patients. This cross-sectional nationwide BP screening study was conducted in Malaysia from May to October 2018. Participants with self-declared hypertension completed the Hill-Bone Compliance to High Blood Pressure Therapy Scale (Hill-Bone CHBPTS) which assesses three important domains of patient behavior to hypertension management namely medication taking, appointment keeping and reduced salt intake.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHypertension continues to be the top global killer, contributing to over 10 million deaths annually. As prevalence and unawareness of hypertension remain high in Malaysia, this study was aimed to screen more individuals to identify those with undiagnosed hypertension. Respondents aged ≥18 years were recruited through opportunistic sampling at various screening sites including health clinics, hospitals, student health centres, universities, community halls, shopping malls, as well as through other health screening campaigns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess the validity and reliability of the Malay version of the Quality of Life (QOL) Questionnaire of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (QUALEFFO-41) in Malaysia.
Methods: The QUALEFFO-41 was translated from English to Malay and administered to 215 post-menopausal osteoporotic women ≥50 years who could understand Malay, at baseline and 4 weeks. The SF-36 was administered at baseline to assess convergent validity.