Publications by authors named "Rosnah I"

Introduction: Cardiorespiratory fitness is crucial for safe and efficient performance in executing firefighting tasks. The study aims to assess the effects of Phase 1 of a newly designed 4-week physical training regimen on changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, health parameters and other physical fitness elements. Phase 1 was crafted to primarily focus on improving firefighter recruits' cardiorespiratory fitness to prime their body for the subsequent phase of exercise.

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  • In Malaysia, research on self-reported bone fractures is limited, prompting a study to explore factors contributing to their occurrence among adults.
  • Data was collected from 15,378 participants in the PURE study, revealing that 6.63% reported having bone fractures, with a notably higher prevalence in men.
  • The study identified several risk factors for self-reported fractures, including male gender, history of injury, obesity, high physical activity levels, smoking, and alcohol consumption, emphasizing the need for healthier lifestyle choices to prevent fractures.
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Introduction: Firefighter satisfaction plays a crucial role in overall workplace happiness. We seek to quantify the effect size of firefighters' satisfaction with happiness at work after adjusting for socio-demographic attributes.

Materials And Methods: This study used data from an online cross-sectional survey that was conducted from 24 June to 24 July 2021 in the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia.

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Background: COVID-19 has caused profound socio-economic changes worldwide. However, internationally comparative data regarding the financial impact on individuals is sparse. Therefore, we conducted a survey of the financial impact of the pandemic on individuals, using an international cohort that has been well-characterized prior to the pandemic.

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Background: Research suggests that junior doctors often experience workplace bullying, which may have adverse impacts on medical training and delivery of quality healthcare. However, evidence among local population has not been established. The present study aims to examine the prevalence of workplace bullying among Malaysian junior doctors and explore its associated sociodemographic and employment factors.

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Objective: To examine the association between social isolation and mortality and incident diseases in middle-aged adults in urban and rural communities from high-income, middle-income and low-income countries.

Design: Population-based prospective observational study.

Setting: Urban and rural communities in 20 high income, middle income and low income.

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Zoonotic tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis), a member of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) has increasingly gathered attention as a public health risk, particularly in developing countries with higher disease prevalence. M.

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Previous studies have indicated that junior doctors commonly experience workplace bullying and that it may adversely impact medical training and delivery of quality healthcare. Yet, evidence on the precursors of bullying among them remains elusive. Drawing on the individual-disposition hypothesis, the present paper examined the relationships of negative affect, personality and self-esteem with workplace bullying among junior doctors.

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Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally. In 2014, the United Nations committed to reducing premature mortality from NCDs, including by reducing the burden of healthcare costs. Since 2014, the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Study has been collecting health expenditure data from households with NCDs in 18 countries.

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  • - The study explores the impact of workplace bullying on junior doctors, highlighting how it can hinder their training and the quality of healthcare they provide.
  • - It investigates various factors related to the work environment, such as organisational climate, culture, leadership, and support, to understand their influence on bullying incidents among junior doctors in Malaysia.
  • - Findings show that a positive work environment, characterized by strong support and fair treatment, significantly reduces the chances of junior doctors experiencing bullying, suggesting that these aspects should be key in creating effective anti-bullying strategies.
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Introduction: The continue rise in temperatures due to climate change increases the risk of heat-related illness (HRI) among outdoor workers. This study aims to evaluate the effects of hydration practices on the severity of HRI during a heat wave episode among municipal workers in Negeri Sembilan.

Method: A cross-sectional study was performed in March and April 2016.

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Introduction: Psychosocial stressors appear to alter the state of mind and adoption of overeating behaviour, resulting in high body mass index. This study was conducted to determine the magnitude of psychosocial stressors on male employees' well-being.

Method: This study used secondary data retrieved from a cross-sectional study involving 492 male employees' completed data.

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Introduction: The heat-related illness (HRI) is a continuum illness ranging from minor health effects to life-threatening medical emergencies when the pathological effects of heat load are not prevented. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the threshold HRI symptom for deciding to take simple preventative actions both by the individual workers and employers.

Method: A total of 328 municipal workers were enrolled in April to March 2016 were asked to recall if they experienced eleven HRI symptoms during the previous work day.

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Background: The General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ) is a validated and reliable screening tool to measure the level of physical activity in adults. However, it has never been translated and validated in Malaysian population. This study aimed to translate the GPPAQ into Malay language and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Malay-translated GPPAQ among shipyard workers.

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Background: The most crucial step in forming a set of survey questionnaire is deciding the appropriate items in a construct. Retaining irrelevant items and removing important items will certainly mislead the direction of a particular study. This article demonstrates Fuzzy Delphi method as one of the scientific analysis technique to consolidate consensus agreement within a panel of experts pertaining to each item's appropriateness.

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  • - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a significant health issue in Malaysia, responsible for 36% of deaths, prompting a study to assess cardiovascular risk factors among Malaysian adults and compare urban versus rural populations.
  • - The research utilized data from the Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study, measuring CVD risk through various factors like age, smoking, and diabetes, revealing that 57% of participants had low risk overall.
  • - Results indicated that rural participants generally had higher cardiovascular risk factors, including older age and more prevalent conditions like obesity and hypertension, suggesting that rural areas need targeted health interventions tailored to their specific socioeconomic and cultural dynamics.
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Introduction: The Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire was first constructed to measure eating behavior in an English population in the United States. It has been validated and translated for various populations in different languages. The aim of this article is to describe a systematic process for translating the questionnaire from English to Malay language.

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in manufacturing industries. It is commonly detected in the environment and was reported to exert oestrogenic effects which may be harmful to the reproductive system. The present study was carried out to observe the effects of oral administration of BPA on the development of the reproductive organs and plasma sex hormone levels in prepubertal male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats.

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We assessed the effectiveness of an educational intervention in reducing antibiotic prescribing in public primary care clinics in Malaysia. Twenty-nine medical officers in nine clinics received an educational intervention consisting of academic detailing from the resident Family Medicine Specialist, as well as an information leaflet. The antibiotic prescribing rates were assessed for six months - three months before and three months after the intervention.

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