Pregnant Women Are Iodine Deficient While School-Aged Children Demonstrate Adequate Iodine Status in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Background: A mandatory universal salt iodization (USI) has been implemented in Sarawak, Malaysia since 2008.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the current iodine status among school-aged children (SAC) and pregnant women (PW) after 10 years of USI implementation in Sarawak.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey among school-aged children and pregnant women was conducted between July and October 2018 in Sarawak.

Prevalence and factors associated with physical inactivity among older adults in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study.

Aim: Physical inactivity in older adults is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases, disability and various poor health outcomes. As the aging population rises, the prevalence of diseases associated with aging also increases. Regular physical activity in older adults is important to improve overall health and promote healthy aging.

Prevalence and determinants of hearing disability among older persons in Malaysia: Finding of National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2018.

Aim: An aging population is a potential burden for unprepared developing countries. Malaysia is foreseen to be an aging country by 2035. Thus, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with hearing disability among older persons in Malaysia.

Influence of social support on limitation in daily living among older persons in Malaysia.

Aim: Studies on the influence of social support on activity limitation among older persons remain limited. A better understanding of this relationship will help with resource planning and policy making aimed to reduce burden of care. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of social support on limitation in daily living among older persons in Malaysia.

Social support among older adults in Malaysia.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the factors that influence perceived social support among older adults in Malaysia.

Methods: We used the 11-item Duke Social Support Index to assess perceived social support through a face-to-face interview. Higher scores indicate better social support.

Association between functional limitations and depression among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between functional limitations and depression among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia.

Methods: Data from a nation-wide community-based cross-sectional study were analyzed. This study was conducted using a two-stage stratified random sampling design.

The Association of Internet Addiction and Perceived Parental Protective Factors Among Malaysian Adolescents.

Parental protective factors do play an important role in preventing Internet addiction. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure health risk behaviors among Malaysian adolescents. The prevalence of Internet addiction was significantly higher among adolescents with perceived lack of parental supervision (30.

Prevalence and determinants of disability among adults in Malaysia: results from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015.

Background: Reliable national data on disability which is internationally comparable is needed in Malaysia. This study aims to examine the prevalence of disability among adults in Malaysia and its determinants, particularly the socioeconomic factors and comorbidities.

Methods: This study was based on the disability module, which is part of the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015.