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A Case Of Intertrochanteric Fracture, Sahil Munjal Jan 2020

A Case Of Intertrochanteric Fracture, Sahil Munjal

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

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Coproid Predicts The Source Of Coprolites And Paleofeces Using Microbiome Composition And Host Dna Content, Maxime Borry, Bryan Cordova, Angela Perri, Marsha Wibowo, Tanvi Prasad Honap, Jada Ko, Kate Britton, Linus Girdland-Flink, Robert C. Power, Ingelise Stuijts, Domingo C. Salazar-García, Courtney Hofman, Richard Hagan, Thérèse Samdapawindé Kagoné, Nicolas Meda, Helene Carabin, David Jacobson, Karl Reinhard, Cecil Lewis, Aleksandar Kostic, Choongwon Jeong, Alexander Herbig, Alexander Hübner, Christina Warinner Jan 2020

Coproid Predicts The Source Of Coprolites And Paleofeces Using Microbiome Composition And Host Dna Content, Maxime Borry, Bryan Cordova, Angela Perri, Marsha Wibowo, Tanvi Prasad Honap, Jada Ko, Kate Britton, Linus Girdland-Flink, Robert C. Power, Ingelise Stuijts, Domingo C. Salazar-García, Courtney Hofman, Richard Hagan, Thérèse Samdapawindé Kagoné, Nicolas Meda, Helene Carabin, David Jacobson, Karl Reinhard, Cecil Lewis, Aleksandar Kostic, Choongwon Jeong, Alexander Herbig, Alexander Hübner, Christina Warinner

Karl Reinhard Publications

Shotgun metagenomics applied to archaeological feces (paleofeces) can bring new insights into the composition and functions of human and animal gut microbiota from the past. However, paleofeces often undergo physical distortions in archaeological sediments, making their source species difficult to identify on the basis of fecal morphology or microscopic features alone. Here we present a reproducible and scalable pipeline using both host and microbial DNA to infer the host source of fecal material. We apply this pipeline to newly sequenced archaeological specimens and show that we are able to distinguish morphologically similar human and canine paleofeces, as well as non-fecal …

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Diet Analysis Reveals Pre-Historic Meals Among The Loma San Gabriel At La Cueva De Los Muertos Chiquitos, Rio Zape, Mexico (600–800 Ce), Elisa Pucu, Julia Russ, Karl Reinhard Jan 2020

Diet Analysis Reveals Pre-Historic Meals Among The Loma San Gabriel At La Cueva De Los Muertos Chiquitos, Rio Zape, Mexico (600–800 Ce), Elisa Pucu, Julia Russ, Karl Reinhard

Karl Reinhard Publications

Coprolites have been a source of study for archeologists due to several reasons: they not only provide information on the life and nutritional habits of ancient individuals but also on their health. In this paper, we processed 10 coprolites collected at La Cueva de Los Muertos Chiquitos (600–800 CE), Rio Zape, Mexico, with acetolysis solution for pollen analysis. The number of pollen grains/gram of each coprolite sample was quantified along with the macroscopic remains of these samples. The main food item ingested by the population was maize, followed by Agave. Squash blossoms were also part of their food source …

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Pinworm Research In The Southwest Usa: Five Decades Of Methodological And Theoretical Development And The Epidemiological Approach, Morgana Camacho, Karl Reinhard Jan 2020

Pinworm Research In The Southwest Usa: Five Decades Of Methodological And Theoretical Development And The Epidemiological Approach, Morgana Camacho, Karl Reinhard

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Pinworms infected Ancestral Pueblo populations since early periods of occupation on the Colorado Plateau. The high prevalence of pinworm found in these populations was correlated with the habitation style developments through time. However, in previous studies, Turkey Pen Cave, an early occupation site, and Salmon Ruins, a late occupation site, exhibited prevalences that were anomalously low, suggesting that these sites were outliers. Alternatively, it is possible that the previous quantification method was not successful in detecting the real prevalence and eggs per gram, which led to inexact interpretations. The aims of this study were to verify if previous pinworm prevalences …

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The Impact Of Active Learning In A Speech-Language Pathology Swallowing And Dysphagia Course, Rebecca H. Affoo, Justin L. Bruner, Angela M. Dietsch, Ciara Nellenbach, Theresa M. Jones, Mark E. Lehman Jan 2020

The Impact Of Active Learning In A Speech-Language Pathology Swallowing And Dysphagia Course, Rebecca H. Affoo, Justin L. Bruner, Angela M. Dietsch, Ciara Nellenbach, Theresa M. Jones, Mark E. Lehman

Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders: Faculty Publications

The signature pedagogy in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) higher education programs has been criticized for its instructor-centric lecture format and emphasis on the lower tiers of Bloom’s taxonomy (simply memorizing knowledge) at the expense of helping students develop the clinical problem-solving skills required for a lifetime of practice and learning. The purpose of this study was to examine the responses of a cohort of graduate speech-language pathology students to an active learning-oriented swallowing and dysphagia course design. A potential relationship between student perceptions of the active learning pedagogy and academic performance was also explored. The results suggest that active learning positively …

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Identifying And Addressing Barriers To Treatment For Child Sexual Abuse Survivors And Their Non-Offending Caregivers, Kate Theimer, Akemi E. Mii, Emily Sonnen, Kelsey Mccoy, Katie Meidlinger, Brittany Biles, T. Zachary Huit, Mary F. Flood, David J. Hansen Jan 2020

Identifying And Addressing Barriers To Treatment For Child Sexual Abuse Survivors And Their Non-Offending Caregivers, Kate Theimer, Akemi E. Mii, Emily Sonnen, Kelsey Mccoy, Katie Meidlinger, Brittany Biles, T. Zachary Huit, Mary F. Flood, David J. Hansen

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

Mental health treatment is a critical part of an effective and compassionate response to the disclosure of child sexual abuse (CSA). Given the vast negative consequences for children and families following CSA, engagement in treatment can benefit youth and their non-offending caregivers. Yet, these families face unique barriers to treatment initiation, adherence, and effectiveness. The identification of these barriers allows clinicians, researchers, and policy makers to increase treatment utilization, engagement, and value. The current review and its recommendations derive from the existing literature combined with knowledge gained from a clinical research team with more than 20 years of experience offering …

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Is Perception Of Inability To Procreate A Temporal Phenomenon? A Longitudinal Exploration Of Changes And Determinants Among Women And Men Of Reproductive Age In Germany, Jasmin Passet-Wittig, Martin Bujard, Julia Mcquillan, Arthur L. Greil Jan 2020

Is Perception Of Inability To Procreate A Temporal Phenomenon? A Longitudinal Exploration Of Changes And Determinants Among Women And Men Of Reproductive Age In Germany, Jasmin Passet-Wittig, Martin Bujard, Julia Mcquillan, Arthur L. Greil

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

Continued postponement of births and increasing use of reproductive medicine enhance the relevance of infertility and related perceptions for fertility research. Fertility researchers tend to assume that an existing perception of inability to procreate is a stable trait among persons of reproductive age. This assumption is questionable from a life course perspective and has not been thoroughly investigated. Therefore we investigate the prevalence, stability, and correlates of perceived inability to procreate. We apply between-within logit models to annual panel data (2008-2015) to study variation in perceived inability to procreate within individuals over time and between individuals. We find that approximately …

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Listening To The Voices Of Community Health Workers: A Multilevel, Culture-Centered Approach To Overcoming Structural Barriers In U.S. Latinx Communities, Angela L. Palmer-Wackerly, Virginia Chaidez, Caitlyn Wayment, Jonathan Baker, Anthony Adams, Lorey A. Wheeler Jan 2020

Listening To The Voices Of Community Health Workers: A Multilevel, Culture-Centered Approach To Overcoming Structural Barriers In U.S. Latinx Communities, Angela L. Palmer-Wackerly, Virginia Chaidez, Caitlyn Wayment, Jonathan Baker, Anthony Adams, Lorey A. Wheeler

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are often incorporated into efforts to reduce health disparities for vulnerable populations. However, their voices are rarely the focus of research when considering how to increase their job effectiveness and sustainability. The current study addresses this gap by privileging the voices of 28 CHWs who work with Latinx communities in Nebraska through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Using a multilevel, Culture-Centered Approach (CCA) to Health Communication, we identified two key structural communication issues: (a) increasing language accommodation and (b) increasing (and stabilizing) network integration across three ecological levels of health behavior (individual, microsystem, and exosystem …

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Mageb2 Antibody As Potential Diagnostic And Predictive Tool In The Progression Of Oral Cancer, Awang Hasyim Noratikah Jan 2020

Mageb2 Antibody As Potential Diagnostic And Predictive Tool In The Progression Of Oral Cancer, Awang Hasyim Noratikah

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Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) represents more than 90% of all oral cancer. Despite advances in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, mortality and morbidity rates have not improved in the last decade. Hence, alternative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are urgently needed. Cancer testes antigens (CTA) are proteins that are expressed in various malignant tumours but its expression in normal tissue is restricted to testes and occasionally placental trophoblast. Due to its exclusive presence in different types of malignant tumors, and their ability to trigger immune responses, CTA are considered promising biomarkers for cancer vaccines. A previous protein array study reported …

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Differential Expression Of Mucin In Salivary Gland Tumours, Mahamad Apandi Nurul Inaas Jan 2020

Differential Expression Of Mucin In Salivary Gland Tumours, Mahamad Apandi Nurul Inaas

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Introduction: Varied alterations in types of secreted mucin may affect the regulation of cell growth, immune response and adhesion of cell. These changes may indirectly contribute to the ability of tumour invasion and metastasis. However, the expression of mucins in salivary gland tumours has not been explored in depth. Objectives: To investigate expressions of mucin in the salivary gland tumour microenvironment and make comparisons between benign and malignant, and minor and major salivary gland tumours. Methods: Special stains were used to stain neutral mucin (Periodic acid Schiff), sialomucin (Alcian Blue) and sulfomucin (Aldehyde Fuschin) within tissues from 6 normal salivary …

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Patients' Understanding Of Diabetes Self-Management Education And Support In A Private Primary Care Clinic In Kuala Lumpur: A Qualitative Study, Thanapalan Tharini Jan 2020

Patients' Understanding Of Diabetes Self-Management Education And Support In A Private Primary Care Clinic In Kuala Lumpur: A Qualitative Study, Thanapalan Tharini

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Patients with diabetes mellitus should be actively self-managing their disease, since this can aid in producing better glycaemic control. Thus healthcare professionals managing diabetes patients, irrespective of whether they are in the public or private setting, need to focus on educating patients in order to empower them to carry out self-management practices. Little evidence is available to determine whether patients, especially those managed in private primary care clinics, are able to understand the education provided to them on diabetes self-management. This study aimed to explore patients’ comprehension of content and perception regarding delivery and quality of diabetes self-management education at …

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Effectiveness Of Reminders Via Messaging Apps In Improving Clinic Attendance And Medication Compliance Among Patients With Depression, Pei Teeng Low Jan 2020

Effectiveness Of Reminders Via Messaging Apps In Improving Clinic Attendance And Medication Compliance Among Patients With Depression, Pei Teeng Low

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Background: Non-attendance at clinic appointments and medication non-compliance are both common issues within psychiatric settings, with forgetting being specified as one the most common reasons. This phenomenon may be worse for patients who are suffering from depression. Thus, the use of regular reminders in some format for such patients could be potentially very beneficial. With cognizance of the exponential growth of smartphone usage and social media awareness during the past decade, a messaging apps maybe a potentially efficient and cost-effective method of sending such reminders in a healthcare setting. Objective: To determine the potential effectiveness of sending reminders via messaging …

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Three Dimensional Biometric Guide In Determining Maxillary Tooth Position And Arch Form, Tawfiq Omar Farouq Jan 2020

Three Dimensional Biometric Guide In Determining Maxillary Tooth Position And Arch Form, Tawfiq Omar Farouq

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In complete denture fabrication, when pre-extraction records are lacking, determining the denture teeth positions to where the natural predecessors occupied is essential yet challenging. Although several biometric guides were suggested to position teeth for dentures, none is providing three-dimensional (3D) positions of teeth that can be used in the recently developed computer designed digital dentures. The aim of this study was to develop new biometric guides to determine the original 3D positions of the maxillary teeth and dental arch form individualised for each given dentate or edentulous maxillary cast based on selected intraoral landmarks. The objectives were to investigate the …

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Development Of A Protection Motivation Theory Based Questionnaire For Measuring Parental Digital Security Practice In Malaysia, Ismail Muhd Zulfadli Hafiz Jan 2020

Development Of A Protection Motivation Theory Based Questionnaire For Measuring Parental Digital Security Practice In Malaysia, Ismail Muhd Zulfadli Hafiz

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Knowledge on parental digital security, which is the parental practice of maintaining the safety of their children online, is crucial to produce good digital citizens. Protection motivation theory (PMT) is a useful theoretical model for explaining protective behaviour and understanding this practice. Many studies and tools for exploring protective behaviour have been produced based on PMT, but there is no assessment tool available for assessing parents’ digital security practice in the Malaysian context. Thus, the development of an assessment tool that reflects Malaysian parents’ digital security practice based on established frameworks such as the PMT is essential. Therefore, this study …

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Association Of Chronic Pain With Physical Function And Mortality Among Older Adults In Rural Malaysia, Yee Mang Chan Jan 2020

Association Of Chronic Pain With Physical Function And Mortality Among Older Adults In Rural Malaysia, Yee Mang Chan

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Older adults are postulated to double in 2017 and 2050 worldwide, including Malaysia. Various challenges are related to ageing population, including poor physical functioning and increase number of chronic diseases. Chronic pain is often associated with chronic disease. Chronic pain affects almost one third of the world’s adult population and higher prevalence reported among older adults. Evidence suggests that chronic pain has undesirable consequences on physical, mental health and premature mortality. In low�and middle-income countries, there are limited studies examining the consequences of chronic pain on physical function and premature mortality. The aim of this study is therefore to determine …

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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Tuberculosis And The Effectiveness Of A Tuberculosis Education Program Among Nurses Employed In Tuberculosis Centers In Libya, Elbahloul Muftah Abdusalam Jan 2020

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Tuberculosis And The Effectiveness Of A Tuberculosis Education Program Among Nurses Employed In Tuberculosis Centers In Libya, Elbahloul Muftah Abdusalam

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Nurses make up by far the largest group of healthcare workers in any part of the world, playing an important role in the direct management of tuberculosis (TB) patients and facing a high risk of infection. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards TB among professional nurses in Libya and the impact of an educational intervention on their knowledge, attitude and practice. A cross-sectional design using self-administered validated questionnaire was conducted to explore the nurses’ KAP towards TB. A total of 384 nurses in tuberculosis centres in Libya participated in the study. TB education …

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A Case Of Alcohol Induced Psychotic Disorder With Depression Presenting During Covid19 Lockdown, Dr. Sopan T, Dr Kishor M Jan 2020

A Case Of Alcohol Induced Psychotic Disorder With Depression Presenting During Covid19 Lockdown, Dr. Sopan T, Dr Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

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A Case Of Spina Bifida Occulta With Tethered Cord Syndrome, Dr. Shivangi G, Dr. M.D. Ravi Jan 2020

A Case Of Spina Bifida Occulta With Tethered Cord Syndrome, Dr. Shivangi G, Dr. M.D. Ravi

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

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A Case Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Dr. Pranav Prabhu, Dr. Gurgi Mukthinath Jan 2020

A Case Of Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Dr. Pranav Prabhu, Dr. Gurgi Mukthinath

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

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Functional Characterisation Of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts From Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Wee Lin Wong Jan 2020

Functional Characterisation Of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts From Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Wee Lin Wong

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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) remains a major health issue in Southern China and Southeast Asia where the disease is endemic. Whilst the cure rate for early stage NPC is high, patients often present with late stage diseases and have a 5-year survival rate of less than 50%. NPC patients often suffer from severe treatment side effects because of the location of the tumours that is in proximity to various important organs in the head and neck region. Therefore, alternative therapeutic approaches are needed to improve the treatment outcomes and reduce patient morbidity. Targeted therapies are not in routine use to treat …

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Investigation Of Inflammatory Responses Following The Use Of Novel Anisotropic Hydrogel Tissue Expander In The Skin Of Maxillofacial Region, Salim Igdayir Kholoud Mohamed Ali Jan 2020

Investigation Of Inflammatory Responses Following The Use Of Novel Anisotropic Hydrogel Tissue Expander In The Skin Of Maxillofacial Region, Salim Igdayir Kholoud Mohamed Ali

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Background: The purpose of tissue expander is to grow healthy supplementary tissue under the controlled of mechanical force exerted by the tissue expander. In the field of reconstructive and plastic surgery, the use of soft tissue expanders are important for growing healthy supplementary tissue. However, the molecular mechanism associated with the inflammatory response associated with the force generated from the use of tissue expanders is still not characterized. Among the many types of tissue expanders, anisotropic type of hydrogel tissue expander was chosen due to its ability to produce controlled incremental inflation on the tissue that enhance cellular adaptation and …

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Polymicrobial Interactions Between Selected Microbes Of Oral Biofilm And Differential Expression Of Als Genes And Their Related Proteins, Fahim Ayesha Jan 2020

Polymicrobial Interactions Between Selected Microbes Of Oral Biofilm And Differential Expression Of Als Genes And Their Related Proteins, Fahim Ayesha

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More than 700 different types of microorganisms dwell in human oral mucosal surfaces. The interactions between these microorganisms contribute to formation of polymicrobial communities on hard and soft tissues as well as on dentures and implants. Candida albicans, a pleomorphic fungus inhabiting oral and gastrointestinal (GIT) mucosa becomes pathogenic in favourable conditions causing local or systemic disease. Since streptococci are early colonisers, the ability of Candida albicans to adhere to streptococci paves the way for an additional surface for candidal colonization and propagation. This study was aimed to investigate polymicrobial interactions between C. albicans, S. sanguinis and S. mitis on …

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Potential Of Human Deciduous Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells For Use In Hepatic Lineage And Their Exosome Application On Hepatic Injuries, R. Vasanthan Punitha Jan 2020

Potential Of Human Deciduous Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells For Use In Hepatic Lineage And Their Exosome Application On Hepatic Injuries, R. Vasanthan Punitha

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Introduction: Human deciduous periodontal ligament stem cells represent as another source of stem cells from the dental origin. These cells were shown to have multi-potential attributes and also self renewing ability. These easily accessible stem cells candidate could also resolve issues concerning ethical and compatability for the use in regenerative purposes. However, their efficiency towards hepatic lineage differentiation has not been addressed so far. Meanwhile, the main contributor for regenerative properties were supposedly mediated by soluble factors and extracellular vesicles such as exosomes secreted by cells. Objectives: The aims of this study are to isolate, characterize and also to investigate …

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Young-Onset Hypertension In Malaysia: A Mixed-Methods Study, Yi Yi Khoo Jan 2020

Young-Onset Hypertension In Malaysia: A Mixed-Methods Study, Yi Yi Khoo

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The continuous cumulative presence of raised blood pressure (BP) when young is a strong predictor of future cardiovascular risk. This study, which was conducted between June 2018 and December 2019, aimed to elucidate the epidemiology of young-onset hypertension (YOH) in Malaysia during the period 2006–2015, and to explore the underlying experiences and perspectives of young adults living with hypertension. Phase I involved a systematic review to identify variables for the secondary data analysis. In Phase II, data on respondents aged 18–39 diagnosed with YOH according to the 7th Joint National Committee Report (United States) were extracted from three National Health …

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Distribution Of Healthcare Resources In Peninsular Malaysia : An Examination Of Equity With Respect To Geography And Allocative Processes, Saw Chien Gan Jan 2020

Distribution Of Healthcare Resources In Peninsular Malaysia : An Examination Of Equity With Respect To Geography And Allocative Processes, Saw Chien Gan

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On a country’s pathway to Universal Health Coverage, it is important to ensure equitable healthcare provision and financing. There was a lack of evidence in equity of healthcare provision and financing across geographic areas in Peninsular Malaysia. This was despite the evidence that geographic factors directly and indirectly affect population health and healthcare services are mostly delivered at immobile healthcare facilities. In Malaysia’s mixed public-private healthcare system, Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has a geographically comprehensive provision network and the MOH resources are distributed through geographic-bound MOH administrative structures. The private sector, which concentrated on more affluent geographic areas, also …

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Access To Renal Transplantation And Post-Transplantation Prognosis (Retrapp) Study Of Adults In Malaysia, Kim Soon Peter Gan Jan 2020

Access To Renal Transplantation And Post-Transplantation Prognosis (Retrapp) Study Of Adults In Malaysia, Kim Soon Peter Gan

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Introduction Renal transplantation (RT) is recognised as the preferred treatment modality for end-stage renal disease. However, Malaysian transplantation rates have been low compared to other countries. Numerous clinical determinants have been associated with renal transplant recipient' (RTRs) health, which is the main focus of the healthcare fraternity. Coincident with the rising interest for equitable healthcare, many studies in the high-income countries have examined the disparities in RT. On the contrary, little is known about the association of socioeconomic gradient of RTRs on the access and outcome of RT in Malaysia, a low- and middle-income country. ReTRAPP was designed to explore …

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Development And Evaluation Of Hearing Conservation Program Among Vector Control Workers, Supramanian Rama Krishna Jan 2020

Development And Evaluation Of Hearing Conservation Program Among Vector Control Workers, Supramanian Rama Krishna

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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the highest recorded occupational disease despite being preventable. In 2018, occupational noise-induced hearing loss was the highest reported occupational disease experienced by workers in Malaysia accounting for 87.7% of all occupational diseases. The aim of this study is to develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) in preventing noise�induced hearing loss among vector control workers. This study is divided into two phases: development of HCP (phase 1) and implementation and evaluation of HCP (phase 2). The development phase (phase 1) included a review, interview with key stakeholders and …

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Association Of Mental Health Literacy And Depression Symptoms Among Young Adolescents In Selangor, Lakha Singh Sarbhan Singh Jan 2020

Association Of Mental Health Literacy And Depression Symptoms Among Young Adolescents In Selangor, Lakha Singh Sarbhan Singh

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Mental health literacy (MHL) relating to depression (depression literacy) is a multifaceted concept comprising of knowledge of depression, help seeking and stigma components, that plays an important role in depression outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine the association of depression literacy components namely knowledge of depression, help seeking, stigmatising attitudes and adequacy of depression literacy with depression symptoms among adolescent in Malaysia. This study reports on the common tools used to examine depression literacy, validation of the MHL and Stigma questionnaire and Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression scale (CES-D) Malay version questionnaire, findings of the depression literacy …

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Dental Therapists' Professional Role And Possible Futures Within The Malaysian Dental Workforce, Zakaria Noor Azhani Jan 2020

Dental Therapists' Professional Role And Possible Futures Within The Malaysian Dental Workforce, Zakaria Noor Azhani

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Introduction: The Malaysian Dental Act 2018 has recently superseded the Dental Act 1971. Under this Act, dental therapists are required to register under the Therapist Division, are allowed to work at the private practice, and treat a person up to the age of 18 years old under direct supervision of dentist. It is important to assess the perceptions among essential stakeholders with regards these changes and how it affects the future dental therapists’ workforce. Objectives: To explore the dental therapist future workforce dynamics across sectors (public-private) in Malaysia. Materials and methods: In Phase 1, three parallel quantitative surveys were conducted …

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Acculturative Stress, Social Support And Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Among International Graduate Students In Malaysian Public Universities, Ben Ghasheer Hala Fathalla Jan 2020

Acculturative Stress, Social Support And Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Among International Graduate Students In Malaysian Public Universities, Ben Ghasheer Hala Fathalla

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Background: Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) reflects the impact of the oral condition on physical, social, and psychological functioning and well-being from an individual’s perspective. It is an important health outcome that is influenced by several factors which together are known as the determinants of health. Psychosocial factors are among many other factors that have a crucial role in shaping oral health. Understanding their role in relation to diminished oral health has gained more interest in recent years since such factors could serve as points of intervention for new oral health promotion strategies. Aim: This study aimed to …

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