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Nutrients, Jun 29, 2023

This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY

PLOS ONE, Sep 10, 2021

To determine the prevalence of crude herbs' use in the self-management of hypertension and the he... more To determine the prevalence of crude herbs' use in the self-management of hypertension and the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with hypertension. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed among patients with hypertension attending a government health clinic. Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle modifications, medical history and predictors of crude herbs users were obtained. The diversity of crude herbs used was assessed using a modified international complementary and alternative medicine questionnaire (I-CAM-Q) and the HRQOL was assessed using the SF36 instrument. Results Out of the 294 patients recruited, 52.4% were female, 41.5% were Malay and 38.8% were within the 60 to69 age category. The prevalence of crude herbs users was 30.6% and the most common herbs used were pegaga (Centella asiatica), peria (Momordica charantia) and betik (Carica papaya). Using the regression analysis, significantly higher odds of using crude herbs are noted among Malay or Indian patients who have these characteristics: attained secondary education, experienced falls or muscle pain, and had systolic blood pressure of more than 140 mmHg. There was no significant difference in HRQOL domains between the crude herb users and non-users (p>0.05).

Halophila ovalis telah disampelkan dari enam lokasi yang mempunyai ciri habitat berbez.a; Merambo... more Halophila ovalis telah disampelkan dari enam lokasi yang mempunyai ciri habitat berbez.a; Merambong, lohor dari Semenanjung Malaysia (beting sub-tidal), Teluk Sepinong, Sabah (muara sub-tidal), Pulau Gaya, Sabah (kawasan terumbu karang yang musnah) dan Merchang, Terengganu (inter-tidal danau air masin), Teluk Kemang, Negeri Sembilan (inter-tidal terumbu karang) dan Punang, Sarawak (pantai pasang surut). Berdasarkan pada dimensi daun (panjang dan lebar) dan bilangan pasangan urat daun, tiga jenis variasi H. ovalis dapat dibez.akan iaitu H. ovalis daun besar, sederhana dan kecil. Halophila ovalis daun besar dijumpai di kawasan sub-tidal contohnya Merambong, Teluk Sepinong manakala H. ovalis daun sederhana dan kecil didapati di kawasan pasang surut yang terdedah pada udara selama 3 hingga 4 jam semasa air surut contohnya di Punang, Merchang, Teluk Kemang dan Pulau Gaya. Saliniti dan kedalaman air yang berbez.a untuk setiap habitat yang menyumbang kepada perbez.aan bentuk dan dimensi saiz daun. Daun H. ovalis menunjukkan berbagai jenis bentuk dari ovate, obovate, oblong ke spatulate. Di kawasan yang lebih dalam, air yang keruh dan tanah berlumpur, daun H. ovahs berbentuk lebih memanjang dan petiolnya juga panjang. Halophila ovalis di Malaysia mempamerkan kepelbagaian morfologi terutamanya pada daun sebagai gerak balas pada faktor persekitaran yang berbez.a di pelbagai habitat.

BMC Geriatrics, May 6, 2016

Background: Few studies on falls interventions have been conducted in South East Asia. Despite it... more Background: Few studies on falls interventions have been conducted in South East Asia. Despite its population ageing rapidly, the acceptability of interventions among the older population in this region remains variable. This study aims to explore views and experiences regarding falls and their prevention among older persons at high risk of falls. Method: Sixteen individuals aged 60 years and over with at least one fall in the preceding 12 months were recruited from our Primary Care clinics. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews among individuals and focus-groups was conducted. Thematic analyses were conducted on transcriptions of audio-taped interviews using the WeftQDA software. The interviews ceased when data saturation was achieved. Results: The three themes included older persons' views on falls, help-seeking behaviour and views on falls interventions. Many older persons interviewed did not perceive falls as a serious problem, some reported a stigma surrounding falls, while others felt they had not sustained more serious injuries due to God's grace. Older persons sought traditional medicine and other alternative treatments for pain relief and other fall-related symptoms. Accessibility of healthcare facilities often prevented older persons from receiving physiotherapy or eye tests. Conclusion: The delivery of complex interventions for a multifactorial condition such as falls in the older persons in our setting is inhibited by various cultural barriers, falls perceptions as well as logistic difficulties. Efforts to establish a multidisciplinary intervention among our older population will need to include strategies to overcome these issues.

BMJ Open, Nov 1, 2015

To explore the barriers faced by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in managing falls among older pe... more To explore the barriers faced by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in managing falls among older people (aged above 60 years) who have a high risk of falling. Research design: The study used a qualitative methodology, comprising 10 in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions. A semistructured topic guide was used to facilitate the interviews, which were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and checked for accuracy. Data were analysed thematically using WeftQDA software. Participants: 20 HCPs who managed falls in older people.

IFMBE proceedings, Dec 18, 2015

Studies have showed that poor quality of life (QoL) such as work stress and unhealthy diet of hig... more Studies have showed that poor quality of life (QoL) such as work stress and unhealthy diet of high purine rich food elevate uric acid level in urine and blood. High urine uric acid (UUA) level can cause hyperuricemia, which can lead to gout, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Our study aimed to investigate the associations between UUA levels and QoL among academicians and non-academicians in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Kampar. A cross-sectional survey using systematic random sampling was conducted among academicians and non-academicians in UTAR. A self-designed socio-demographic form and WHOQOL_BREF questionnaire were distributed together with a urine sample containers (60 ml) among academicians and non-academicians who gave written consent. The collected urine sample was analyzed using Architect c4000 (Abbott), clinical chemistry analyzer. Collected data was analysed using SPSS software (Ver. 19). A total of 100 participants were enrolled in the study with response rate of 60%. The study found positive association between physical domain factors (WHOQOL_BREF) with UUA levels (p-value <0.05). This study findings signal QoL factors to consider in managing UUA level among academicians and non-academicians in higher education institution.

Life, May 18, 2023

GENERAL INTRODUCTION 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 What are seagrasses? 2.2 Uses of seagrasses 2.3 Seag... more GENERAL INTRODUCTION 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 What are seagrasses? 2.2 Uses of seagrasses 2.3 Seagrass taxonomy 2.4 Hydrocharitaceae 2.5 Present status of seagrasses in Malaysia 2.6 Seagrass growth limitation 2.7 General description on Halophila species 2.8 A review on Halophila ovalis 2.8.1 Distribution 2.8.2 Ecology 2.8.3 Morphology 2.8.4 Anatomy 2.8.5 Phenology description 2.9 Culture Method

Nutrients, Dec 1, 2022

Pertanika Journal of …, 2005

ABSTRAK Halophila ovalis telah disampelkan dari enam lokasi yang mempunyai ciri habitat berbez.a;... more ABSTRAK Halophila ovalis telah disampelkan dari enam lokasi yang mempunyai ciri habitat berbez.a; Merambong, lohor dari Semenanjung Malaysia (beting sub-tidal), Teluk Sepinong, Sabah (muara sub-tidal), Pulau Gaya, Sabah (kawasan terumbu karang yang musnah) ...

BMC Geriatrics, 2016