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To curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) in Malaysia, the government imposed a nationwide movement control order (MCO) from 18 March 2020 to 3 May 2020. It was enforced in four phases (i.e., MCO 1, MCO 2, MCO 3 and MCO 4). In this paper, we propose an initiative to assess the impact of MCO by using time-varying reproduction number (Rt). We used data from the Johns Hopkins University Centre for Systems Science and Engineering Coronavirus repository. Day 1 was taken from the first assumed local transmission of COVID-19. We estimated Rt by using the EpiEstim package and plotted the epidemic curve and Rt. Then, we extracted the mean Rt at day 1, day 5 and day 10 for all MCO phases and compared the differences. The Rt values peaked around day 43, which was shortly before the start of MCO 1. The means for Rt at day 1, day 5, and day 10 for all MCOs ranged between 0.665 and 1.147. The average Rt gradually decreased in MCO 1 and MCO 2. Although spikes in the number of confirmed cases were observed when restrictions were gradually relaxed in the later MCO phases, the situation remained under control with Rt values being stabilised to below unity level (Rt value less than one).
Kamarul Musa; Wan Arifin; Mohd Mohd; Mohammad Jamiluddin; Noor Ahmad; Xin Chen; Tengku Hanis; Awang Bulgiba. Measuring Time-Varying Effective Reproduction Numbers for COVID-19 and Their Relationship with Movement Control Order in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 3273 .
AMA StyleKamarul Musa, Wan Arifin, Mohd Mohd, Mohammad Jamiluddin, Noor Ahmad, Xin Chen, Tengku Hanis, Awang Bulgiba. Measuring Time-Varying Effective Reproduction Numbers for COVID-19 and Their Relationship with Movement Control Order in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (6):3273.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKamarul Musa; Wan Arifin; Mohd Mohd; Mohammad Jamiluddin; Noor Ahmad; Xin Chen; Tengku Hanis; Awang Bulgiba. 2021. "Measuring Time-Varying Effective Reproduction Numbers for COVID-19 and Their Relationship with Movement Control Order in Malaysia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 6: 3273.
To quantify the time-varying reproduction number (Rt) for Malaysia using the COVID-19 incidence data., we used data the from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering (JHU CCSE) Coronavirus repository. Day 1 was taken from the first assumed local transmission of COVID-19. Data was split into four intervals: a) Interval 1: from Day 1 to Day 10 MCO 1, b) Interval 2: from Day 1 to Day 10 MCO 2, c) Interval 3: from Day 1 to Day 10 MCO 3 and d) Interval 4: from Day 1 to Day 10 MCO 4. We estimated the Rt using the EpiEstim package. The means for Rt at Day 1, Day 5 and Day 10 for all MCOs ranged between 0.665 to 1.147. The average Rt gradually decreased in MCO 1 and MCO 2. However, Rt increased in MCO 3 before stabilized around 0.8 in MCO 4. MCO 1 and MCO 2 which were stricter coincide with the gradual reduction of Rt. However, the more relaxed MCO 3 and MCO 4 correspond to a slight increase in the Rt before it stabilized.
Musa Kamarul Imran; Wan Nor Ariffin; Mohd Mohd Hafiz; Subhi Jamiluddin; Noor Atinah Ahmad; Chen Xin Wee; Tengku Muhammad Hanis; Awang Bulgiba. Measuring Time-Varying Effective Reproduction (Rt) Numbers for COVID-19 and Their Relationship with Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleMusa Kamarul Imran, Wan Nor Ariffin, Mohd Mohd Hafiz, Subhi Jamiluddin, Noor Atinah Ahmad, Chen Xin Wee, Tengku Muhammad Hanis, Awang Bulgiba. Measuring Time-Varying Effective Reproduction (Rt) Numbers for COVID-19 and Their Relationship with Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMusa Kamarul Imran; Wan Nor Ariffin; Mohd Mohd Hafiz; Subhi Jamiluddin; Noor Atinah Ahmad; Chen Xin Wee; Tengku Muhammad Hanis; Awang Bulgiba. 2021. "Measuring Time-Varying Effective Reproduction (Rt) Numbers for COVID-19 and Their Relationship with Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia." , no. : 1.
Background Respiratory tract infections are one of the common infection associated with Hajj pilgrimage that is of great public health and global concern. This study is aimed at determining the factor structure of the knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaire for the prevention of respiratory tract infections during Hajj by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Methods A multistage cluster sampling method was conducted on Malaysian Umrah pilgrims during the weekly Umrah orientation course. A total of 200 Umrah pilgrims participated in the study. The knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) questionnaire was distributed to pilgrims at the beginning of the orientation and retrieved immediately at the end of the orientation. Data analysis was done using R version 3.5.0 after data entry into SPSS 24. The robust maximum likelihood was used for the estimation due to the multivariate normality assumption violation. A two-factor model was tested for measurement model validity and construct validity for each of the attitude and practice domains. Results CFA of a 25-item in total, the two-factor model yielded adequate goodness-of-fit values. The measurement model also showed good convergent and discriminant validity after model re-specification. A two-factor model was tested for measurement model validity and construct validity for each of the attitude and practice domains. The result also showed a statistically significant value (p < 0.001) with χ2(df) values of 76.8 (43) and 121 (76) for attitude and practice domains, respectively. Conclusion The KAP questionnaire was proven to have a valid measurement model and reliable constructs. It was deemed suitable for use to measure the KAP of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims towards the prevention for all respiratory tract infections.
Mohammed Dauda Goni; Nyi Nyi Naing; Habsah Hasan; Nadiah Wan-Arfah; Zakuan Zainy Deris; Wan Nor Arifin; Aisha Abubakar Baaba; Stanley Njaka. A confirmatory factor analysis of the knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire towards prevention of respiratory tract infections during Hajj and Umrah. BMC Public Health 2020, 20, 1 -8.
AMA StyleMohammed Dauda Goni, Nyi Nyi Naing, Habsah Hasan, Nadiah Wan-Arfah, Zakuan Zainy Deris, Wan Nor Arifin, Aisha Abubakar Baaba, Stanley Njaka. A confirmatory factor analysis of the knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire towards prevention of respiratory tract infections during Hajj and Umrah. BMC Public Health. 2020; 20 (1):1-8.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMohammed Dauda Goni; Nyi Nyi Naing; Habsah Hasan; Nadiah Wan-Arfah; Zakuan Zainy Deris; Wan Nor Arifin; Aisha Abubakar Baaba; Stanley Njaka. 2020. "A confirmatory factor analysis of the knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire towards prevention of respiratory tract infections during Hajj and Umrah." BMC Public Health 20, no. 1: 1-8.
Currently, the availability of a functional oral health literacy instrument in the Malay language is limited. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt Oral Health Literacy Instrument (OHLI) into the Malay language and to determine its psychometric properties in Malaysian adults. Cross-cultural adaptation of the OHLI into the Malay version (OHLI-M) was conducted according to a guideline, followed by a cross-sectional study among outpatients in a selected health clinic. The psychometric evaluations were the comparison of the OHLI-M scores by education levels and last dental visits, the correlation of the reading comprehension section of OHLI-M with the Malay version of the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA-M), the correlation of OHLI-M with decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) and Community Periodontal Index (CPI), and the test-retest reliability of OHLI-M. A total of 195 outpatients participated in this study. The OHLI-M scores were significantly different between participants with different levels of education and timing since last dental visit. Participants with lower secondary school qualification and below, and those whose last dental visit was more than two years ago or never, had significantly lower OHLI-M scores. There was a positive correlation between the reading comprehension scores of the OHLI-M and the S-TOFHLA-M (Spearman’s rho = 0.37, p < 0.001). There was no significant correlation between the OHLI-M scores and the DMFT index scores or the CPI scores. The internal consistency was good (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.83 to 0.88). The test-retest reliability was excellent (intraclass correlation = 0.80 to 0.86). The OHLI-M showed good validity and reliability among adults in Malaysia.
Muhammad Zulkefli Ramlay; Norkhafizah Saddki; Mon Mon Tin-Oo; Wan Nor Arifin. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Oral Health Literacy Instrument (OHLI) for Malaysian Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5407 .
AMA StyleMuhammad Zulkefli Ramlay, Norkhafizah Saddki, Mon Mon Tin-Oo, Wan Nor Arifin. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Oral Health Literacy Instrument (OHLI) for Malaysian Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (15):5407.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMuhammad Zulkefli Ramlay; Norkhafizah Saddki; Mon Mon Tin-Oo; Wan Nor Arifin. 2020. "Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Oral Health Literacy Instrument (OHLI) for Malaysian Adults." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 15: 5407.
Background: At present, the validity and reliability evidence of the Malay version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-M) is only available by exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The aim of this study is to validate and determine the psychometric properties of the SAS-M by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 323 medical students in Universiti Sains Malaysia. The students were given questionnaire forms consisting of socio-demographic information, the SAS-M and the Malay version of the Internet Addiction Test (MVIAT). The CFA was conducted using robust maximum likelihood estimator. The internal consistency reliability was determined by Raykov’s rho coefficient. The concurrent validity was assessed by the Pearson’s correlations between the factor scores of the SAS-M and the MVIAT. Results: The analysis showed the five-factor model of the SAS-M has an acceptable model fit after the inclusion of 12 correlated errors (SRMR = 0.067, RMSEA 0.059 (90% CI: 0.054, 0.065), CFI = 0.895, TLI = 0.882). The factor loadings ranged from 0.320 to 0.875. The internal consistency reliability was good (Raykov’s rho = 0.713 to 0.858) and it showed good concurrent validity with the MVIAT. Conclusions: The CFA showed that the SAS-M is a valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire to measure the level of smartphone addiction among medical students.
Siti Rubiaehtul Hassim; Wan Nor Arifin; Yee Cheng Kueh; Nor Azwany Yaacob. Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Malay Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale among Medical Students in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 3820 .
AMA StyleSiti Rubiaehtul Hassim, Wan Nor Arifin, Yee Cheng Kueh, Nor Azwany Yaacob. Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Malay Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale among Medical Students in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (11):3820.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSiti Rubiaehtul Hassim; Wan Nor Arifin; Yee Cheng Kueh; Nor Azwany Yaacob. 2020. "Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Malay Version of the Smartphone Addiction Scale among Medical Students in Malaysia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11: 3820.
BackgroundIn this work, we presented a Susceptible-Infected-Removed (SIR) epidemiological model of COVID-19 epidemic in Malaysia post- and pre-Movement Control Order (MCO). The proposed SIR model was fitted to confirmed COVID-19 cases from the official press statements to closely reflect the observed epidemic trend in Malaysia. The proposed model is aimed to provide an accurate predictive information for decision makers in assessing the public health and social measures related to COVID-19 epidemic.MethodsThe SIR model was fitted to the data by minimizing a weighted loss function; the sum of the residual sum of squares (RSS) of infected, removed and total cases. Optimized beta (β),), gamma (γ) parameter values) parameter values and the starting value of susceptible individuals (N) were obtained.ResultsThe SIR model post-MCO indicates the peak of infection on 10 April 2020, less than 100 active cases by 8 July 2020, less than 10 active cases by 29 August 2020, and close to zero daily new case by 22 July 2020, with a total of 6562 infected cases. In the absence of MCO, the model predicts the peak of infection on 1 May 2020, less than 100 active cases by 14 February 2021, less than 10 active cases by 26 April 2021 and close to zero daily new case by 6 October 2020, with a total of 1.6 million infected cases. Conclusion: The results suggest that the present MCO has significantly reduced the number of susceptible population and the total number of infected cases. The method to fit the SIR model used in this study was found to be accurate in reflecting the observed data. The method can be used to predict the epidemic trend of COVID-19 in other countries.
Wan Nor Arifin; Weng Howe Chan; Safiya Amaran; Kamarul Imran Musa. A Susceptible-Infected-Removed (SIR) model of COVID-19 epidemic trend in Malaysia under Movement Control Order (MCO) using a data fitting approach. 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleWan Nor Arifin, Weng Howe Chan, Safiya Amaran, Kamarul Imran Musa. A Susceptible-Infected-Removed (SIR) model of COVID-19 epidemic trend in Malaysia under Movement Control Order (MCO) using a data fitting approach. . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWan Nor Arifin; Weng Howe Chan; Safiya Amaran; Kamarul Imran Musa. 2020. "A Susceptible-Infected-Removed (SIR) model of COVID-19 epidemic trend in Malaysia under Movement Control Order (MCO) using a data fitting approach." , no. : 1.
Decisional balance (DB) is the perceived positive aspects (advantages) and negative aspects (disadvantages) that are associated with behavioural change. Behavioural change is dependent on an individual’s thoughts after considering the advantages of engaging in exercise. When the benefits exceed the barriers, people are more likely to make changes after cognitively evaluating the functional aspects. The purpose of the present study is to determine the validity and reliability of the DB scale among Malaysian university students using a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). A cross-sectional study was carried out among students who took part in the co-curricular program. By using the purposive sampling method, students were recruited and given written informed consent forms after acknowledging they understood the purpose of the study. The DB scale, which consists of two factors, namely, advantages and disadvantages, was used as the instrument in the study. The advantages referred to the benefits of participating in exercise, whereas the disadvantages referred to the barriers to exercise. The 10-item, self-administered questionnaires were distributed to participating students. Data were analysed using Mplus 8 for the CFA. A total of 562 students (females = 444, males = 118) with a mean age of 19.81 years (SD = 1.22) participated in the study. Most of the students were engaged in regular physical activity for at least three exercise sessions (mean = 2.62) per week, and the average duration per session was 43 minutes. The hypothesised measurement model of DB did not fit the data well; thus, the measurement model was re-specified. The final measurement model fit the data well (comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.960, Tucker–Lewis index (TLI) = 0.943, standardised root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.055, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) (90% confidence interval (CI)) = 0.061 (0.047, 0.074), RMSEA p-value = 0.096). The composite reliability values of 0.757 for the advantages and 0.792 for the disadvantages were acceptable. The 10-item DB scale with two factors displayed a good model fit for the data with good scale reliability. This could be beneficial for Malaysian undergraduate students in making decisions before engaging in physical activity. The benefits of, and barriers to, exercise could be an important component that affects their decision making.
Kien Ting Liu; Yee Cheng Kueh; Wan Nor Arifin; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Mohd Nazri Shafei; Garry Kuan. Psychometric Properties of the Decisional Balance Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Malaysian University Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2748 .
AMA StyleKien Ting Liu, Yee Cheng Kueh, Wan Nor Arifin, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Mohd Nazri Shafei, Garry Kuan. Psychometric Properties of the Decisional Balance Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Malaysian University Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (8):2748.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKien Ting Liu; Yee Cheng Kueh; Wan Nor Arifin; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Mohd Nazri Shafei; Garry Kuan. 2020. "Psychometric Properties of the Decisional Balance Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Malaysian University Students." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 8: 2748.
Sports courage is one of the most important attributes to help competitive athletes overcome anxiety, nervousness, and other psychological obstacles, but this field of study is still being overlooked by most athletes and coaches. The purpose of this study is to validate the Malay language version of the Sports Courage Scale (SCS-M) for Silat athletes using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Data were collected during 9th UPSI International Pencak Silat Championship in Malaysia. A total of 258 competitors (male = 66.7%, female = 33.3%), with a mean age of 18 years (SD = 2.6), volunteered to participate in this study. The original SCS with 50 items underwent forward and backward translations into the Malay language and was pre-tested with ten martial arts athletes. Then, Silat athletes were asked to complete the translated SCS-M questionnaire. There were five factors in the SCS-M (i.e., mastery, determination, assertiveness, venturesome, and self-sacrificial behaviour). The first hypothesised model with 50 items did not result in a good fit to the data (RMSEA = 0.06, CFI = 0.93, NFI = 0.87, NNFI = 0.93, RMR = 0.14, SRMR = 0.09). A total of 17 problematic items were identified and were removed iteratively. The final measurement model with 33 items fit the data well (RMSEA = 0.06, CFI = 0.94, NFI = 0.89, NNFI = 0.94, RMR = 0.05, SRMR = 0.07). The reliability of each subscale based on Cronbach’s alpha ranged from 0.64 to 0.76. The convergent and discriminant validities were achieved for the final measurement model. The revised version of SCS-M with 33 items was considered valid and reliable for measuring the sports courage in Silat athletes in Malaysia.
Aizuddin Bin Hidrus; Yee Cheng Kueh; Wan Nor Arifin; Erkut Konter; Garry Kuan. Sports Courage in Malaysian Silat Athletes: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Malay Language Version. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 1736 .
AMA StyleAizuddin Bin Hidrus, Yee Cheng Kueh, Wan Nor Arifin, Erkut Konter, Garry Kuan. Sports Courage in Malaysian Silat Athletes: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Malay Language Version. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (5):1736.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAizuddin Bin Hidrus; Yee Cheng Kueh; Wan Nor Arifin; Erkut Konter; Garry Kuan. 2020. "Sports Courage in Malaysian Silat Athletes: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Malay Language Version." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 5: 1736.
Background Hajj pilgrimage faces numerous challenges including a high prevalence of respiratory tract infection as well as its prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards respiratory tract infections (RTIs) prevention among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims. Methods This study was conducted among Malaysian Umrah pilgrims in Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur and Kelantan. The questionnaire then underwent a series of validation process that included content, face validity and exploratory part. Item response theory (IRT) analysis was utilized for the validation of the knowledge domain. The attitude and practice were validated using the exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results The validation process resulted in a questionnaire that comprised of four main sections: demography, knowledge, attitude, and practice. Following IRT analysis of the knowledge domain, all items analyzed were within the acceptable range of difficulty and discrimination. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy (KMO) was 0.72 and 0.84 for attitude and practice domain respectively and Bartlett’s test of Sphericity for both domains were highly significant (P < 0.001). The factor analysis resulted in two factors with total of 12 items in attitude domain, and 2 factors with total of 13 items in the practice domain with satisfactory factor loading (> 0.3). The Cronbach’s alpha for reliability of the knowledge, attitude and practice domains all showed acceptable values of > 0.6 (0.92, 0.77 and 0.85). Conclusion The findings of this validation and reliability study showed that the developed questionnaire had a satisfactory psychometric property for measuring KAP of Malaysian Hajj pilgrims.
Mohammed Dauda Goni; Nyi Nyi Naing; Habsah Hasan; Nadiah Wan-Arfah; Zakuan Zainy Deris; Wan Nor Arifin; Tengku Mohammad Ariff Raja Hussin; Abdulwali Sabo Abdulrahman; Aisha Abubakar Baaba; Muhammad Rafie Arshad. Development and validation of knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire for prevention of respiratory tract infections among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims. BMC Public Health 2020, 20, 1 -10.
AMA StyleMohammed Dauda Goni, Nyi Nyi Naing, Habsah Hasan, Nadiah Wan-Arfah, Zakuan Zainy Deris, Wan Nor Arifin, Tengku Mohammad Ariff Raja Hussin, Abdulwali Sabo Abdulrahman, Aisha Abubakar Baaba, Muhammad Rafie Arshad. Development and validation of knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire for prevention of respiratory tract infections among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims. BMC Public Health. 2020; 20 (1):1-10.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMohammed Dauda Goni; Nyi Nyi Naing; Habsah Hasan; Nadiah Wan-Arfah; Zakuan Zainy Deris; Wan Nor Arifin; Tengku Mohammad Ariff Raja Hussin; Abdulwali Sabo Abdulrahman; Aisha Abubakar Baaba; Muhammad Rafie Arshad. 2020. "Development and validation of knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire for prevention of respiratory tract infections among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims." BMC Public Health 20, no. 1: 1-10.
Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is a major public health challenge during the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Malaysian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims towards the prevention of RTIs in 2018 and determine correlations among three domains. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 225 Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards RTI prevention was assessed by using a validated self-administered questionnaire among pilgrims attending a weekly orientation course organized by private Hajj/Umrah companies. Out of 225 participants, 65.9% of respondents were female with the mean (SD) age of 46.74 (13.38) years. The interquartile range (IQR) score for knowledge is 18.0 (6.0), the mean scores of attitude and practice are 32.65 (4.72) and 25.30 (4.9). respectively. Significant and negative linear correlations between knowledge and practice (r = −0.232, p < 0.001), and attitude and practice (r = 0.134, p = 0.045) were observed. Results from the current study showed good knowledge of RTIs among Malaysian pilgrims. However, a poor attitude was reflected in their preventive practice behaviors. This will further help in the prevention and management of RTIs during Hajj and Umrah. Therefore, an extensive educational health campaign should be provided to pilgrims to create awareness.
Mohammed Dauda Goni; Habsah Hasan; Nyi Nyi Naing; Nadiah Wan-Arfah; Zakuan Zeiny Deris; Wan Nor Arifin; Aisha Abubakar Baaba. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections among Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims from Malaysia in 2018. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 4569 .
AMA StyleMohammed Dauda Goni, Habsah Hasan, Nyi Nyi Naing, Nadiah Wan-Arfah, Zakuan Zeiny Deris, Wan Nor Arifin, Aisha Abubakar Baaba. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections among Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims from Malaysia in 2018. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (22):4569.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMohammed Dauda Goni; Habsah Hasan; Nyi Nyi Naing; Nadiah Wan-Arfah; Zakuan Zeiny Deris; Wan Nor Arifin; Aisha Abubakar Baaba. 2019. "Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections among Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims from Malaysia in 2018." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 22: 4569.
The validation of a new questionnaire is essential to improving its credibility in the assessment and collection of evidence. This study aimed to validate a newly developed infant and young child feeding questionnaire for child care providers (IYCF-CCPQ) to measure the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infant and young child feeding among them. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 200 child care providers who were involved in handling children less than two years old in child care centers in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The IYCF-CCPQ was self-administered and consists of three domains: Knowledge (104 items), attitude (90 items), and practice (42 items). The dichotomous-scale items in the knowledge domain were analyzed using a two-parameter logistic model of item response theory (2-PL IRT). The Likert-type-scale items in the attitude section were assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The items in the practice section were assessed descriptively. Internal consistency by marginal reliability was assessed in the knowledge domain, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used for the attitude domain. The marginal reliability values were 0.91 and 0.74 for the knowledge domains related to breastfeeding/formula feeding and complementary feeding, respectively, and the Cronbach's alpha values were 0.89 and 0.90 for the attitude domains related to breastfeeding/formula feeding and complementary feeding, respectively. The analysis showed good psychometric properties (discrimination, difficulty index, factor loading, and communalities) and good reliability. The IYCF-CCPQ is valid for use assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Malaysian child care providers regarding infant and young child feeding.
Najihah Mahfuzah Zakria; Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor; Zaharah Sulaiman. Validation of Infant and Young Child Feeding Questionnaire for the Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Child Care Providers: The IYCF-CCPQ. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 2147 .
AMA StyleNajihah Mahfuzah Zakria, Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail, Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor, Zaharah Sulaiman. Validation of Infant and Young Child Feeding Questionnaire for the Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Child Care Providers: The IYCF-CCPQ. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (12):2147.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNajihah Mahfuzah Zakria; Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor; Zaharah Sulaiman. 2019. "Validation of Infant and Young Child Feeding Questionnaire for the Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Child Care Providers: The IYCF-CCPQ." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 12: 2147.
Background: Patient feedback is an important tool in assessing health system quality. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) was developed in 2006 as a standardized instrument to assess patient perceptions in the United States of America. This study aimed to translate and validate the HCAHPS questionnaire into the Malay language in order to assess patient perceptions of health services in Malaysia. Methods: The original HCAPHS in English was translated into Malay based on the established guideline. The content validation involved an expert panel of 10 members, including patients. The face validation pilot testing of the HCAHPS-Malay version was conducted among 10 discharged patients. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) used principal axis factor, and varimax rotation was established based on a cross-sectional study conducted among 200 discharged patients from Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (Hospital USM). Results: The overall content validity index was 0.87, and the universal face validity index was 0.82. From the EFA, the factor loading value ranged from 0.652 to 0.961 within nine domains. The internal consistency reliability with Cronbach’s alpha was 0.844. Conclusion: The HCAHPS-Malay is a reliable and valid tool to determine patients’ perception of healthcare services among inpatients in Hospital USM based on the content and face validation result together with a good construct validity and excellent absolute reliability. Further testing on HCAHPS-Malay version in other settings in Malaysia needs to be done for cross-validation.
Ahmad Badruridzwanullah Zun; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Ariffin Marzuki Mokhtar; Ahmad Sukari Halim; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) into the Malay Language. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 2054 .
AMA StyleAhmad Badruridzwanullah Zun, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Ariffin Marzuki Mokhtar, Ahmad Sukari Halim, Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) into the Malay Language. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (11):2054.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAhmad Badruridzwanullah Zun; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Ariffin Marzuki Mokhtar; Ahmad Sukari Halim; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. 2019. "Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) into the Malay Language." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 11: 2054.
Caregivers are the initial gatekeepers in the health care management of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 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. The analysis showed that caregivers who waited longer for a doctor's consultation in primary care had a reduced PSS score, whereas caregivers who were satisfied with the waiting time in primary care had higher PSS scores. At the secondary care level, caregivers who possessed at least a diploma had reduced PSS scores, whereas caregivers who were satisfied with both doctors' consultation times and occupational therapy appointments had higher PSS scores. At the tertiary care level, caregivers with an underlying medical problem and who had children undergoing occupational therapy for two months or more had reduced PSS scores. Nevertheless, the analysis showed that caregivers who were concerned with their children's sleeping problems, who had been informed about parental support, who were satisfied with speech and occupational therapy appointments, who were satisfied with waiting times at tertiary care clinics, and who were satisfied with their doctor's knowledge and experience had higher PSS scores. This study elucidated the importance of understanding caregivers' satisfaction in attaining care for their ASD children and highlighted the need to promote factors that would increase caregivers' satisfaction with current ASD services.
Nik Aida Nik Adib; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Azriani Ab Rahman; Raishan Shafini Bakar; Nor Azni Yahaya; Suria Hussin; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. Predictors of Caregivers' Satisfaction with the Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Study at Multiple Levels of Health Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 1684 .
AMA StyleNik Aida Nik Adib, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Azriani Ab Rahman, Raishan Shafini Bakar, Nor Azni Yahaya, Suria Hussin, Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. Predictors of Caregivers' Satisfaction with the Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Study at Multiple Levels of Health Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (10):1684.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNik Aida Nik Adib; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Azriani Ab Rahman; Raishan Shafini Bakar; Nor Azni Yahaya; Suria Hussin; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. 2019. "Predictors of Caregivers' Satisfaction with the Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Study at Multiple Levels of Health Care." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 10: 1684.
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. In a cross-sectional study, the Malay version of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was administered to 227 caregivers of children with ASD. The caregivers were recruited from ASD databases in four tertiary hospitals in Kelantan and a meeting was set up during the child's follow-up in the clinic. Multiple linear regression analyses were applied to determine the predictors of perceived stress. The mean total perceived stress score was 20.84 (4.72). This was considered higher than average. Higher perceived stress was significantly predicted among caregivers who live far from the health institution, caregivers who do not own transportation to bring the child to the treatment center, and caregivers who have an ASD child with a learning disability. Caregivers of an ASD child perceived significant stress while taking care of their children. Institutions should alleviate the factors that were predicted to increase the caregivers' perceived stress to improve the quality of the lives of children and ASD families as a whole.
Nik Aida Nik Adib; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Azriani Ab Rahman; Raishan Shafini Bakar; Nor Azni Yahaya; Suria Hussin; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. Perceived Stress among Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A State-Wide Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 1468 .
AMA StyleNik Aida Nik Adib, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Azriani Ab Rahman, Raishan Shafini Bakar, Nor Azni Yahaya, Suria Hussin, Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. Perceived Stress among Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A State-Wide Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (8):1468.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNik Aida Nik Adib; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Azriani Ab Rahman; Raishan Shafini Bakar; Nor Azni Yahaya; Suria Hussin; Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor. 2019. "Perceived Stress among Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A State-Wide Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 8: 1468.
This study’s purpose was to examine the structural relationship of the transtheoretical model (TTM) and the amount of physical activity (PA) among undergraduate students in health and medicine at Universiti Sains Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was carried out among students who took part in the co-curricular program. Co-curricular program includes activities that take place outside of the regular lectures or tutorials in the University. Students recruited through purposive sampling were informed that their participation was entirely voluntarily. Those interested completed the self-administered questionnaire, which consisted of the decisional balance, processes of change, self-efficacy, stages of change scales, and Godin leisure-time exercise questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Mplus version 8 for descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling analysis for inferential statistics. A total of 562 students participated in the study. The majority of the students was female (79.0%) and Malay (73.3%) and average of exercise sessions per week was 2.62, with a mean of 43.37 min per exercise session. The final structural model fit the data well based on several fit indices (SRMR = 0.046, RMSEA (CI: 90%) = 0.061 (0.045, 0.078), RMSEA p = 0.130). The model showed that stages of change significantly affected self-efficacy (p < 0.001), pros (benefits of exercise; p < 0.001), cons (barriers to exercise; p = 0.022), and processes of change (p < 0.001). The model also showed significant inter-relationships among the TTM constructs and supported seven hypotheses. Among all the variables examined, only processes of change significantly affected PA (p < 0.001). However, stages of change (p < 0.001) and pros (p =< 0.001) had significant indirect effects on PA via processes of change. The findings support that individuals’ stages of change affect their self-efficacy level, or the ability to make positive and negative decisions and perform behavior accordingly. The study confirms that making correct decisions and taking action accordingly can increase PA levels.
Kien Ting Liu; Yee Cheng Kueh; Wan Nor Arifin; Youngho Kim; Garry Kuan. Application of Transtheoretical Model on Behavioral Changes, and Amount of Physical Activity Among University’s Students. Frontiers in Psychology 2018, 9, 1 .
AMA StyleKien Ting Liu, Yee Cheng Kueh, Wan Nor Arifin, Youngho Kim, Garry Kuan. Application of Transtheoretical Model on Behavioral Changes, and Amount of Physical Activity Among University’s Students. Frontiers in Psychology. 2018; 9 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKien Ting Liu; Yee Cheng Kueh; Wan Nor Arifin; Youngho Kim; Garry Kuan. 2018. "Application of Transtheoretical Model on Behavioral Changes, and Amount of Physical Activity Among University’s Students." Frontiers in Psychology 9, no. : 1.
Background: A Malay version of Parent Satisfaction Scale (PSS-M) is needed to investigate the factors contributing to the Malay caregivers’ satisfaction with health care management for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The aim of the study is to translate and validate the questionnaire to assess the caregivers’ satisfaction on health care services. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 110 caregivers of children with ASD aged between 2 and 17 years old that received treatment at two tertiary care centres in Kelantan. Permission to use the original version of the PSS questionnaire was obtained. The original English version of the PSS was translated into a Malay version following the 10 steps proposed by an established guideline. Pre-testing of the PSS was carried out with 30 caregivers before confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was established using 110 caregivers. They were asked to assess their understanding of the questionnaire. The one-dimensional questionnaire consists of 11 items, including staff attitudes, availability of staff, supportiveness, and helpfulness. The 5-point Likert scale provided ratings from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Confirmatory factor analysis was performed using a robust maximum likelihood estimator. Results: The analysis showed model fit data with good reliability. Conclusion: The PSS-M shows overall model fitness based on specific indices, with good construct validity and excellent absolute reliability to determine the satisfaction level of caregivers of children with ASD with respect to health care services.
Nik Aida Nik Adib; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Azriani Ab Rahman; Raishan Shafini Bakar; Nor Azni Yahaya; Suria Hussin; Wan Nor Arifin. Translation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Parents’ Satisfaction Scale (PSS-M) for Assessment of Caregivers’ Satisfaction with Health Care Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 2455 .
AMA StyleNik Aida Nik Adib, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Azriani Ab Rahman, Raishan Shafini Bakar, Nor Azni Yahaya, Suria Hussin, Wan Nor Arifin. Translation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Parents’ Satisfaction Scale (PSS-M) for Assessment of Caregivers’ Satisfaction with Health Care Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (11):2455.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNik Aida Nik Adib; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Azriani Ab Rahman; Raishan Shafini Bakar; Nor Azni Yahaya; Suria Hussin; Wan Nor Arifin. 2018. "Translation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Parents’ Satisfaction Scale (PSS-M) for Assessment of Caregivers’ Satisfaction with Health Care Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 11: 2455.
Many questionnaires have been developed to measure dental anxiety and fear. Among them is the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear Scale (IDAF-4C+), which consists of a dental anxiety and fear module (IDAF-4C), a phobia module (IDAF-P) and a stimulus module (IDAF-S). The objective of this research was to report the adaptation and validation of the IDAF-4C+ for Malaysian secondary school children. This was a cross-sectional validation study. The original English version of the IDAF-4C+ was translated into Malay, back-translated, and then sent for content validation via an expert validation and face validation by the target student population. Three hundred and seventy questionnaires were then distributed among 16-year-old school children. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted for the IDAF-4C module using a bootstrapped maximum likelihood estimator. Spearman's rank correlation was used to assess the relationship between the IDAF-S and IDAF-4C modules. Intraclass correlation (ICC) was used to determine the stability of the IDAF-S and IDAF-4C modules, while kappa values were used for the IDAF-P module. The response rate was 86.5% for CFA and 76.9% for stability. CFA showed the existence of only one factor with a reliability estimate of 0.921, obtained via Raykov's procedure. All items in the IDAF-S module were significantly correlated with the IDAF-4C module (P < 0.001). The IDAF-S and IDAF-4C modules were stable, as determined via a two-way mixed model with absolute agreement, a single measure and a Case 3 ICC (A, 1). The IDAF-P module showed satisfactory stability, as assessed via kappa values. The Malay version of the IDAF-4C+ is valid and reliable in measuring dental anxiety and fear among Malaysian secondary school children.
Izyan Hazwani Baharuddin; Wan Nor Arifin; Yee Cheng Kueh; Normastura Abd Rahman. Adaptation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+) for Malaysian Secondary School Children. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 2018, 25, 111 -119.
AMA StyleIzyan Hazwani Baharuddin, Wan Nor Arifin, Yee Cheng Kueh, Normastura Abd Rahman. Adaptation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+) for Malaysian Secondary School Children. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2018; 25 (3):111-119.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIzyan Hazwani Baharuddin; Wan Nor Arifin; Yee Cheng Kueh; Normastura Abd Rahman. 2018. "Adaptation and Validation of the Malay Version of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+) for Malaysian Secondary School Children." Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 25, no. 3: 111-119.
Little is known on the knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices (KAP) of leptospirosis worldwide. This study embarked on assessing the KAP of leptospirosis among rural communities in Malaysia. A total of 444 participants (223 male; 221 female) aged between 18 and 81 years old were surveyed by using a self-administered questionnaire. A majority of participants had poor knowledge level (57.0%), unacceptable attitudes (90.3%) and unacceptable preventive practices (69.1%) on leptospirosis, and only 29.7% knew “rat-urine disease” as leptospirosis. Only 34.2% of the participants knew the bacteria could enter via wound lesions. Ethnicity and income were strongly associated with knowledge level and preventive practices, respectively (p-values < 0.05). As for attitudes, ethnicity, income and education type were significantly associated (p-values < 0.05). Only 36.5% of the participants were willing to see a doctor and did not mind if their house or surrounding area is dirty (59.7%). Surprisingly, only 32.9% had used rubber boots during floods. By logistic regression analysis, ethnicity was the only significant predictor for both knowledge level (an odds ratio (AOR) = 0.39, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.222–0.680) and preventive practices (AOR = 1.81, 95% CI = 1.204–2.734). Ethnicity (AOR = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.239–0.665), income (AOR = 1.58, 95% CI = 1.041–2.385) and education type (AOR = 3.69, 95% CI = 1.237–10.986) were strong predictors for attitudes. Among the KAP variables, attitude (AOR = 4.357, 95% CI = 2.613–7.264) was the only predictor for the preventive practices by logistic regression analysis. The KAP elements on leptospirosis are still lacking and poor health seeking behavior and attitudes are of our utmost concern. Thus, effective strategies should be planned to impart knowledge, and develop proactive approaches and good preventive modules on leptospirosis to this leptospirosis-prone community.
Noramira Nozmi; Suhailah Samsudin; Surianti Sukeri; Mohd Nazri Shafei; Wan Mohd Zahiruddin Wan Mohd; Zawaha Idris; Wan Nor Arifin; Norazlin Idris; Siti Nor Sakinah Saudi; Nurul Munirah Abdullah; Zainudin Abdul Wahab; Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaluddin; Hejar Abd Rahman; Siti Norbaya Masri; Aziah Daud; Malina Osman; Rukman Awang Hamat. Low Levels of Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices on Leptospirosis among a Rural Community in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018, 15, 693 .
AMA StyleNoramira Nozmi, Suhailah Samsudin, Surianti Sukeri, Mohd Nazri Shafei, Wan Mohd Zahiruddin Wan Mohd, Zawaha Idris, Wan Nor Arifin, Norazlin Idris, Siti Nor Sakinah Saudi, Nurul Munirah Abdullah, Zainudin Abdul Wahab, Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaluddin, Hejar Abd Rahman, Siti Norbaya Masri, Aziah Daud, Malina Osman, Rukman Awang Hamat. Low Levels of Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices on Leptospirosis among a Rural Community in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018; 15 (4):693.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNoramira Nozmi; Suhailah Samsudin; Surianti Sukeri; Mohd Nazri Shafei; Wan Mohd Zahiruddin Wan Mohd; Zawaha Idris; Wan Nor Arifin; Norazlin Idris; Siti Nor Sakinah Saudi; Nurul Munirah Abdullah; Zainudin Abdul Wahab; Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaluddin; Hejar Abd Rahman; Siti Norbaya Masri; Aziah Daud; Malina Osman; Rukman Awang Hamat. 2018. "Low Levels of Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices on Leptospirosis among a Rural Community in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15, no. 4: 693.
In Malaysia, leptospirosis is considered an endemic disease, with sporadic outbreaks following rainy or flood seasons. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a new knowledge, attitude, belief and practice (KABP) questionnaire on leptospirosis for use in urban and rural populations in Malaysia. The questionnaire comprised development and validation stages. The development phase encompassed a literature review, expert panel review, focus-group testing, and evaluation. The validation phase consisted of exploratory and confirmatory parts to verify the psychometric properties of the questionnaire. A total of 214 and 759 participants were recruited from two Malaysian states, Kelantan and Selangor respectively, for the validation phase. The participants comprised urban and rural communities with a high reported incidence of leptospirosis. The knowledge section of the validation phase utilized item response theory (IRT) analysis. The attitude and belief sections utilized exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The development phase resulted in a questionnaire that included four main sections: knowledge, attitude, belief, and practice. In the exploratory phase, as shown by the IRT analysis of knowledge about leptospirosis, the difficulty and discrimination values of the items were acceptable, with the exception of two items. Based on the EFA, the psychometric properties of the attitude, belief, and practice sections were poor. Thus, these sections were revised, and no further factor analysis of the practice section was conducted. In the confirmatory stage, the difficulty and discrimination values of the items in the knowledge section remained within the acceptable range. The CFA of the attitude section resulted in a good-fitting two-factor model. The CFA of the belief section retained low number of items, although the analysis resulted in a good fit in the final three-factor model. Based on the IRT analysis and factor analytic evidence, the knowledge and attitude sections of the KABP questionnaire on leptospirosis were psychometrically valid. However, the psychometric properties of the belief section were unsatisfactory, despite being revised after the initial validation study. Further development of this section is warranted in future studies.
Wan Mohd Zahiruddin; Wan Nor Arifin; Shafei Mohd-Nazri; Surianti Sukeri; Idris Zawaha; Rahman Abu Bakar; Rukman Awang Hamat; Osman Malina; Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaludin; Arumugam Pathman; Ab Rahman Mas-Harithulfadhli-Agus; Idris Norazlin; Binti Samsudin Suhailah; Siti Nor Sakinah Saudi; Nurul Munirah Abdullah; Noramira Nozmi; Abdul Wahab Zainuddin; Daud Aziah. Development and validation of a new knowledge, attitude, belief and practice questionnaire on leptospirosis in Malaysia. BMC Public Health 2018, 18, 1 -12.
AMA StyleWan Mohd Zahiruddin, Wan Nor Arifin, Shafei Mohd-Nazri, Surianti Sukeri, Idris Zawaha, Rahman Abu Bakar, Rukman Awang Hamat, Osman Malina, Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaludin, Arumugam Pathman, Ab Rahman Mas-Harithulfadhli-Agus, Idris Norazlin, Binti Samsudin Suhailah, Siti Nor Sakinah Saudi, Nurul Munirah Abdullah, Noramira Nozmi, Abdul Wahab Zainuddin, Daud Aziah. Development and validation of a new knowledge, attitude, belief and practice questionnaire on leptospirosis in Malaysia. BMC Public Health. 2018; 18 (1):1-12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWan Mohd Zahiruddin; Wan Nor Arifin; Shafei Mohd-Nazri; Surianti Sukeri; Idris Zawaha; Rahman Abu Bakar; Rukman Awang Hamat; Osman Malina; Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaludin; Arumugam Pathman; Ab Rahman Mas-Harithulfadhli-Agus; Idris Norazlin; Binti Samsudin Suhailah; Siti Nor Sakinah Saudi; Nurul Munirah Abdullah; Noramira Nozmi; Abdul Wahab Zainuddin; Daud Aziah. 2018. "Development and validation of a new knowledge, attitude, belief and practice questionnaire on leptospirosis in Malaysia." BMC Public Health 18, no. 1: 1-12.
A qualitative study providing an in-depth exploration of people's view and the increasing burden of overweight and obesity is required. This study aimed to explore the understanding of dieting and previous experiences on weight loss attempts among overweight and obese government employees in Kelantan, Malaysia, prior to recruitment into the intervention program. Thirteen focus group discussions involving 129 participants from a weight-loss intervention program were conducted within the first 1 month of recruitment. These discussions were moderated by two trained researchers in the Malay language and assisted by an interview guide. They were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis was performed, and codes and themes from each discussion were constructed. The participants understood dieting with various meanings, including skipping meals and removing rice from daily diets. They applied numerous methods to lose weight and achieved various outcomes. Health and appearance, social support, and compliance with current trends were the factors motivating these participants to lose weight. Their determination to lose weight was limited by lack of self-control and motivation, experiences of unpleasant effects, influence on weight, and environmental and health factors. Real-life weight loss experiences and perceptions provided relevant insights into current weight loss management strategies. Some of these issues and misunderstandings should be emphasized in weight loss strategies during health promotion.
Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail; Rohana Abdul Jalil; Wan Rosli Wan Ishak; Noor Fadzlina Hamid; Wan Suriati Wan Nik; Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed; Nor Haslina Mohd; Wan Nor Arifin; Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Rohaida Ismail; Tengku Fatimatul Tengku Hassim; Tahir Aris; Wan Manan Wan Muda. Understanding Dieting and Previous Weight Loss Attempts among Overweight and Obese Participants: Insights into My Body Is Fit and Fabulous at Work Program. Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2018, 39, 15 -22.
AMA StyleTengku Alina Tengku Ismail, Rohana Abdul Jalil, Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Noor Fadzlina Hamid, Wan Suriati Wan Nik, Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed, Nor Haslina Mohd, Wan Nor Arifin, Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Rohaida Ismail, Tengku Fatimatul Tengku Hassim, Tahir Aris, Wan Manan Wan Muda. Understanding Dieting and Previous Weight Loss Attempts among Overweight and Obese Participants: Insights into My Body Is Fit and Fabulous at Work Program. Korean Journal of Family Medicine. 2018; 39 (1):15-22.
Chicago/Turabian StyleTengku Alina Tengku Ismail; Rohana Abdul Jalil; Wan Rosli Wan Ishak; Noor Fadzlina Hamid; Wan Suriati Wan Nik; Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed; Nor Haslina Mohd; Wan Nor Arifin; Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed; Mohd Ismail Ibrahim; Rohaida Ismail; Tengku Fatimatul Tengku Hassim; Tahir Aris; Wan Manan Wan Muda. 2018. "Understanding Dieting and Previous Weight Loss Attempts among Overweight and Obese Participants: Insights into My Body Is Fit and Fabulous at Work Program." Korean Journal of Family Medicine 39, no. 1: 15-22.