Publications by authors named "Nor Azni Yahaya"

Background: Epilepsy has a high incidence among infants during their first year of life, yet the prognosis can vary significantly. Although considerable research has been conducted on infantile spasms, studies examining infantile-onset epilepsy, excluding infantile spasms, remain limited, particularly concerning the factors influencing outcomes. Therefore, our study aims to elucidate seizure control, developmental outcomes, and prognostic factors in infants with epilepsy during their first year of life, within a single-center study in Malaysia.

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This case series compared clinical variables and various combinations of immunotherapy received with outcomes of patients with severe acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE). We performed a retrospective review of clinical variables, immunotherapy received, and outcomes (based on the modified Rankin Scale) in Malaysia between February 2019 and January 2020. Twenty-seven children (12 male), aged 7 months to 14 years (mean 4 years) at diagnosis were included.

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Background: Caregivers are the initial gatekeepers in the health care management of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the factors associated with caregivers' satisfaction with different levels of health care services in managing children with ASD in Kelantan. The satisfaction scores of 227 main caregivers of confirmed ASD children were assessed with a modified Parent Satisfaction Scale (PSS) questionnaire.

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Background: Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience increased stress and more significant negative caregiving consequences than those with typically developing children. There is a lack of studies specifically focusing on stress among caregivers with ASD children in Asian countries. The current study examines levels of perceived stress and factors associated with it among caregivers in Kelantan, Malaysia.

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Article Synopsis
  • A Malay version of the Parent Satisfaction Scale (PSS-M) is developed to evaluate Malay caregivers' satisfaction with healthcare for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • A study involving 110 caregivers involved translating the original PSS into Malay, pre-testing it with 30 caregivers, and performing confirmatory factor analysis to ensure its reliability and validity.
  • The final PSS-M demonstrated good model fit, construct validity, and excellent reliability, showing its effectiveness in assessing caregivers’ satisfaction with health care services for children with ASD.
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