Glaucoma among the Malaysian Community.

Background: According to the WHO, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. About 50% of the world's glaucoma cases come from the Asian population, and in Malaysia itself, the prevalence of glaucoma is increasing. However, glaucoma is still a foreign word to our community despite the high prevalence.

Artificial Light at Night and Cancer: Global Study.

Background: Artificial light at night (ALAN) has been linked to increased risk of cancers in body sites like the breast and colorectum. However exposure of ALAN as an environmental risk factor and its relation to cancers in humans has never been studied in detail. Objective: To explore the association of ALAN with all forms of cancers in 158 countries.

Effectiveness of preventive medicine education and its determinants among medical students in Malaysia.

Preventive medicine has been incorporated in the medical school curriculum, but its effectiveness and the factors that affect it are yet to be widely looked into in the context of Malaysia. We aimed to measure the familiarity with, perception about the importance to learn, and the ability to practice preventive medicine as well as its determinants among the medical students in Malaysia. Thus, a cross sectional study was conducted through an anonymous online survey among 387 randomly selected final year medical students of four large public medical schools in Malaysia from March to September 2014.

Knowledge and beliefs of Malaysian adolescents regarding cancer.

Background: Few studies have explored the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents toward cancer prevention and treatment. This lack of research and its potential utility in the development of new educational initiatives and screening methods, or the reconstruction of existing ones, provided the impetus for this study. The primary research aim was to assess secondary school student knowledge of cancer and determine whether or not they possessed basic knowledge of cancer symptoms, risk factors, and treatments and to determine the relationship between cancer knowledge and key demographic factors.

Attitudes towards colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC screening tests among elderly Malay patients.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy in Malaysia, where data are limited regarding knowledge and barriers in regard to CRC and screening tests. The aim of the study was to assess these parameters among Malaysians.

Materials And Methods: The questionnaires were distributed in the Umra Private Hospital in Selangor.

Pattern of shisha and cigarette smoking in the general population in Malaysia.

Background: Smoking is a primary risk factor for cancer development. While most research has focused on smoking cigarettes, the increasing popularity of shisha or water pipe smoking has received less attention. This study measured the prevalence and risk factors for shisha and cigarette smoking and related knowledge.

Maternal obesity and its relation with the cesarean section: a hospital based cross sectional study in Iraq.

Background: Obesity during pregnancy is reported in approximately one in five pregnant women worldwide. It increases the risk of pregnancy complications many of which necessitate Cesarean section (CS). This study determines the association between obesity and type of delivery.

The Malaysia DREEM: perceptions of medical students about the learning environment in a medical school in Malaysia.

Background: Students' perceptions of their learning environment, by defining its strengths and weaknesses, are important for continuous improvement of the educational environments and curriculum. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore students' perceptions of their learning environment, among medical students in Malaysia. Various aspects of the education environment were compared between year levels and sex.

Practice of skin cancer prevention among road traffic police officers in Malaysia.

Background: The objective of this study was to determine the practice of skin cancer prevention among Malaysian road traffic police officers.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 202 Malaysian Road Police Traffic officers. Inclusion criteria were those officers who work wearing white uniform regulating traffic.

Knowledge of colorectal cancer screening among young Malaysians.

The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and associated factors regarding colorectal cancer screening among university students in Malaysia. The questionnaire consisted of three parts: socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle practice and knowledge of colorectal screening. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 students (21.

Lifestyle practice among Malaysian university students.

Background: It is well established that a healthy lifestyle is of benefit in the prevention of diseases such as cancer and promotion of well-being. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine lifestyle practice and associated factors among university students in Malaysia.

Materials And Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted over six months from November 2011 until May 2012 among the students from the Management and Science University.

Lung cancer knowledge among secondary school male teachers in Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia.

Background: The objective of this study is to determine knowledge about lung cancer among secondary school male teachers in Kudat, Sabah, Malaysia.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among three secondary schools located in Kudat district, Sabah, Malaysia during the period from June until September 2012. The protocol of this study was approved by ethics committee of Management and Science University, Malaysia.

Shisha smoking and associated factors among medical students in Malaysia.

Background: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of shisha smoking and associated factors among medical students in Malaysia.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Management and Science University from December 2011 until March 2012. The questionnaire consisted of five sections including socio-demographic, social environment, knowledge about shisha, psychosocial factors, and personal shisha smoking behavior.

Prevalence of cigarette smoking and associated factors among secondary school teachers in Malaysia.

Objective: The smoking prevalence in Malaysia is high, especially among men and adolescents. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors towards cigarette smoking among school teachers in Malaysia.

Methodology: This study was a school-based cross-sectional study conducted among 495 secondary school teachers.

Knowledge and perceptions of cancer and cancer prevention among Malaysian traditional healers: a qualitative study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the knowledge and perceptions of Malaysian tradition healers towards cancer and cancer prevention.

Methodology: A total of 25 participants agreed to participate in this qualitative study during the period from 20th July 2011 until 24th of September 2011. The proposal of this study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Management and Science University (MSU).

Practice of HPV vaccine and associated factors among school girls in Melaka, Malaysia.

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the practice and associated factors of HPV vaccine among school girls in Melaka, Malaysia.

Methodology: A total number of 612 secondary school girls participated in this study. The questionnaire consists of 38 questions which included 3 sections.

Practice of breast self-examination among women in Malaysia.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to examine the practice and associated factors of breast self- examination (BSE) among Malaysian women.

Methods: For this cross-sectional study 250 women were selected by a simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire was consisted of three parts: socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about BSE, and practice of BSE.

Practice and barriers of mammography among Malaysian women in the general population.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the practice and barriers of mammography and associated factors among Malaysian women in the general population.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 women in Shah Alam, Selangor; Malaysia. The questionnaire contained 27 questions and was comprised of two sections; socio-demographic characteristics and practices, knowledge and barriers of mammography.

Perceptions and opinions about male breast cancer and male breast self-examination: a qualitative study.

Objective: While the relatively common nature of female breast cancer has resulted in a high level of general awareness, male breast cancer is still comparatively unknown to the general public and to healthcare professionals. The objective of this study is to explore the perceptions and opinions about male breast cancer and male breast self-examination among male university students.

Methodology: In-depth interviews were conducted among 36 male university students from the Management and Science University, Malaysia, selected by simple random sampling.

Quality of life among breast cancer patients in Yemen.

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the quality of life among breast cancer patients in Yemen based on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics.

Methodology: This study was designed as a cross-sectional study. The data collected from 106 female breast cancer patients who were chosen for recruitment from the outpatient in National Oncology Centre (NOC), Sana'a, Yemen from November 2008 to June 2011.

Practice towards human papillomavirus vaccines among Malaysian women: a survey of a general youth population.

Objective: This study was performed to determine the practice of HPV vaccine among Malaysian women in the general population.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 233 women during the Academic Year 2010/2011. Written consent was obtained from the participants and written information about the study was given enclosed with the questionnaire form, consisting of questions on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about HPV and practice of HPV vaccination.

Stress and coping strategies of students in a medical faculty in malaysia.

Background: Stress may affect students' health and their academic performance. Coping strategies are specific efforts that individuals employ to manage stress. This study aimed to assess the perception of stress among medical students and their coping strategies.

Practice and barriers toward breast self-examination among young Malaysian women.

Introduction: The etiology of breast cancer is still unknown and adequate primary prevention strategies or interventions are still not possible. Therefore, early detection remains the first priority and regular practice of breast self-examination (BSE) influences treatment, quality of life, survival, and prognosis of breast cancer patients.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the practices and barriers towards breast self-examination among young Malaysian women.

Prevalence of vitamin-mineral supplements use and associated factors among young Malaysians.

The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of vitamin-mineral supplements use among Management and Science University students. The cross-sectional study protocol was approved by the Ethics and Research Committee and questionnaires were distributed randomly using simple random sampling to students from all faculties and consent was obtained. The data were analyzed using the SPSS version 13.