Practice of Postpartum Warming Among Mothers in Brunei.

Postpartum warming is widely practiced among women in Asian countries despite unsubstantiated health claims. This study aimed to identify sources of knowledge and explore the practices of postpartum warming among mothers in Brunei. A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted on 124 mothers who had experience in postpartum warming.

Self-Reported Skin Disorders Among Health Care Workers.

This study aimed to estimate the point prevalence and 1-year period prevalence of skin disorder symptoms (SDS) among health care workers (HCWs) and to explore the possible risk factors. A random sample of 400 HCWs from 13 government health centers in Brunei Darussalam self-administered an adapted Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire (NOSQ-2002/SHORT). The point and 1-year prevalence of SDS were 12% and 19%, respectively.

Determinants of quality of life as measured with variants of SF-36 in patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease.

Objectives: To determine the average health-related quality of life (HRQOL) score levels and their determinants in patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted for relevant observational studies published between April 2007 and April 2017 in MEDLINE, EBSCOhost, and CINAHL databases.

Results: Thirteen observational studies with a total sample of 8635 subjects comprising 53.

Assessment of content, quality and compliance of the STaR mobile application for smoking cessation.

Introduction: Smoking cessation support with smartphone applications is widely practised, however, quality and novel content is yet to be established. This study examined content, quality and compliance of the STaR (Sihat Tanpa Rokok - Healthy Without Smoking) smartphone application to smoking cessation clinical practice guidelines.

Methods: Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) was applied to assess the quality of the mobile application.

Effectiveness of Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation: A Review.

Introduction: Smartphone-based smoking cessation interventions are increasingly used around the world. However, the effects of smartphone applications on applicability and efficacy on cessation rate and prevention of relapses are not often evaluated. Therefore, this review aims to assess the evidence on effectiveness of smartphone applications as an intervention tool for smoking cessation support.

Salivary testosterone as a potential indicator for risky behaviour associated with smoking-related peer pressure in adolescents.

Early smoking is considered an indicator for risky behaviour in adolescents. Although social indicators predicting adolescent smoking are known, biological indicators have not been defined. This study aimed to establish whether salivary testosterone could be used as a "predictive biomarker" for smoking-associated peer pressure.

Transtheoretical model for dietary and physical exercise modification in weight loss management for overweight and obese adults.

Background: Obesity is a global public health threat. The transtheoretical model stages of change (TTM SOC) model has long been considered a useful interventional approach in lifestyle modification programmes, but its effectiveness in producing sustainable weight loss in overweight and obese individuals has been found to vary considerably. 

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of dietary and physical activity interventions based on the transtheoretical model, to produce sustainable weight loss in overweight and obese adults.

Development and application of the Imperial College Obesity Strategy Assessment Framework for analysing local obesity strategies.

Background: Obesity is a major public health issue because of its increasing prevalence and impact on health. The management of overweight and obesity has been a government priority for many years. However, overweight and obesity management at a local level has often been ineffective.