Search Results - "Ho, Bee Kiau"

Prevalence of obesity and its associated risk factors among the elderly in Malaysia: Findings from The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015 by Ariaratnam, Suthahar, Rodzlan Hasani, Wan Shakira, Krishnapillai, Ambigga Devi, Abd Hamid, Hamizatul Akmal, Jane Ling, Miaw Yn, Ho, Bee Kiau, Shariff Ghazali, Sazlina, Tohit, Noorlaili Mohd, Mohd Yusoff, Muhammad Fadhli

“…Background Obesity is a crucial public health problem and is rising globally. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of obesity and its…”
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Characteristics and factors associated with severity of COVID-19 infections in primary care by Lee, Yeow Siong, Jamaluddin, Jazlan, Ho, Bee Kiau

“…Introduction: Primary care service plays a vital role in early clinical assessment of patients withCOVID-19 in Malaysia. This study aimed to evaluate the…”
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Cardiovascular disease risk factors among older people: Data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015 by Sazlina, Shariff Ghazali, Sooryanarayana, Rajini, Ho, Bee Kiau, Omar, Mohd Azahadi, Krishnapillai, Ambigga Devi, Mohd Tohit, Noorlaili, Inche Zainal Abidin, Sheleaswani, Ariaratnam, Suthahar, Ahmad, Noor Ani

“…Study on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and their prevalence among the older people in Malaysia is limited. We aimed to determine the prevalence and…”
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The Prevalence of Anemia and Its Associated Factors among Older Persons: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015 by Krishnapillai, Ambigga, Omar, Mohd Azahadi, Ariaratnam, Suthahar, Awaluddin, Smaria, Sooryanarayana, Rajini, Kiau, Ho Bee, Tauhid, Noorlaili Mohd, Ghazali, Sazlina Shariff

“…There is limited evidence on the association of anemia with chronic diseases and disabilities among older persons in Malaysia. We assessed the prevalence of…”
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A self-management app to improve asthma control in adults with limited health literacy: a mixed-method feasibility study by Salim, Hani, Cheong, Ai Theng, Sharif-Ghazali, Sazlina, Lee, Ping Yein, Lim, Poh Ying, Khoo, Ee Ming, Hussein, Norita, Harrun, Noor Harzana, Ho, Bee Kiau, Pinnock, Hilary

“…Abstract Background Digital technology tailored for those with limited health literacy has the potential to reduce health inequalities. Although mobile apps…”
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Prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity among older adults in Malaysia: a population-based cross-sectional study by Shariff Ghazali, Sazlina, Seman, Zamtira, Zainuddin, Nabilah Hanis, Omar, Mohd. Azahadi, Sooryanarayana, Rajini, Ariaratnam, Suthahar, Mohd Tohit, Noorlaili, Ho, Bee Kiau, Krishnapillai, Ambigga Devi, Zainal Abidin, Sheleaswani Inche

“…ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia.DesignA population-based…”
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Dengue in Malaysia: Factors Associated with Dengue Mortality from a National Registry by Liew, Su May, Khoo, Ee Ming, Ho, Bee Kiau, Lee, Yew Kong, Omar, Mimi, Ayadurai, Vickneswari, Mohamed Yusoff, Fazlina, Suli, Zailiza, Mudin, Rose Nani, Goh, Pik Pin, Chinna, Karuthan

“…The increasing incidence and geographical distribution of dengue has had significant impact on global healthcare services and resources. This study aimed to…”
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Sociocultural influences on asthma self‐management in a multicultural society: A qualitative study amongst Malaysian adults by Koh, Wen Ming, Abu Bakar, Ahmad Ihsan, Hussein, Norita, Pinnock, Hilary, Liew, Su May, Hanafi, Nik Sherina, Pang, Yong Kek, Ho, Bee Kiau, Mohamed Isa, Salbiah, Sheikh, Aziz, Khoo, Ee Ming

“…Background Supported self‐management improves asthma outcomes, but implementation requires adaptation to the local context. Barriers reported in Western…”
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Trends in population blood pressure and prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among older persons: The 2006 & 2015 National Health and Morbidity Survey in Malaysia by Ho, Bee Kiau, Omar, Mohd Azahadi, Sooryanarayana, Rajini, Ghazali, Sazlina Shariff, Zainal Abidin, Sheleaswani Bte Inche, Krishnapillai, Ambigga, Ariaratnam, Suthahar, Tohit, Noorlaili Mohd, Majid, Nur Liana Bt Abdul, Yusof, Muhammad Fadhli Bin Mohd

“…Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Thus, it is an important public health challenge worldwide. In Malaysia,…”
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Enhancing adherence to clinical practice guidelines for hypertension management: Evaluation of the effectiveness of a Hypertension Management Tool Kit (HMTK) among primary healthcare doctors. (ImprovBP-HMTK) by Manoharan, Anusha, Ngee Ling, Beatrice Jee, Hazwan, Mat Din, Salbiah, Mohamed Isa, Norasnita, Nordin, Tan, Siow Foon, Ho, Bee Kiau

“…Adherence to guidelines in managing hypertension among primary healthcare doctors remains suboptimal. We assessed the effectiveness of a Hypertension…”
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Impact evaluation of guidelines on antibiotic utilisation & appropriateness in Malaysian public primary care: an interrupted time series analysis by Lim, Audrey Huili, Ab Rahman, Norazida, Ong, Su Miin, Mohamad Azman, Siti Raidah, Mohd Rathi, Fairus Zana, Ismail, Mastura, Tok, Peter Seah Keng, Kiau Ho, Bee, Sivasampu, Sheamini

“…The National Antimicrobial Guidelines (NAG) 2014 and NAG2019 in Malaysia targeted rational and judicious use of antimicrobials. In this study, we assessed the…”
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The Role of Media and Retailer Message Recall on Malaysian Male Perceptions of E-Cigarette Use: The 2016 National Study of E-Cigarettes Prevalence by Wee, Lei Hum, Tee, Guat Hiong, Chan, Caryn Mei Hsien, Draman, Samsul, Jamalludin, Ab Rahman, Ho, Bee Kiau, Yn Ling, Jane Miaw, Lim, Kuang Hock, Mohd Yusoff, Muhammad Fadhli, Baharom, Nizam, Robson, Noorzurani, Kartiwi, Mira, Ab Rahman, Norny Syafinaz, Siau, Ching Sin, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki

“…This study examined the perceptions of current smokers on electronic cigarette (EC) use, after exposure to information on EC use and its potential harms from…”
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Social Support among Older Persons and Its Association with Smoking: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018 by Krishnapillai, Ambigga, Kee, Chee Cheong, Ariaratnam, Suthahar, Jaffar, Aida, Omar, Mohd Azahadi, Sanaudi, Ridwan B, Sooryanarayana, Rajini, Kiau, Ho Bee, Ghazali, Sazlina Shariff, Mohd Tohit, Noorlaili, Zainal Abidin, Sheleaswani Inche

“…Background: Globally, the average age of the world’s population of older people continues to rise and having a good social support network becomes increasingly…”
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Assessing knowledge, acts of discrimination, stigmatizing attitudes and its associated factors towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) among Family Medicine trainees in Malaysia by Chan, Hiang Ngee, Mohamad, Anuar, Abdul Rashid, Aneesa, Ho, Bee Kiau, Abdul Aziz Cooper, Alia, Mukhtar Aajamer, Haslina, Emjah, Ermi Noor, Krishnan, Jashithra Syamala, Hwee, Gloria Neo Lih

“…Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related stigmatisation and discrimination adversely affect health outcomes in terms of timely diagnosis,…”
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Level of fear towards COVID-19 and its determinants among healthcare providers in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study by Ching, Siew Mooi, Cheong, Ai Theng Wei Lee, Sri Wahyu Taher, Yee, Anne, Ramayah, Thurasamy, Lim, Poh Ying, Ismail, Irmi Zarina, Mohammad, Nik Mazlina, Ho, Bee Kiau, Ng, Jun Ying, Tan, Siow Foon, Zainol Rashid, Zienna Zufida, Jogulu, Sathya Rao, Lee, Kai Wei, Taher, Sri Wahyu

“…Introduction: Malaysia is one of the hardest-hit countries by COVID-19 in Asia. The rapidly rising number of cases had sparked fear among healthcare providers…”
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Clinical pathway for influenza in the elderly: A comprehensive management protocol of Malaysia by Mad Tahir, Nur Syazana, Ismail, Aniza, Abdul Aziz, Aznida Firzah, Aljunid, Syed Mohamed, Periyasamy, Petrick, Mahadzir, Hazlina, Md Anshar, Fauzi, Abdullah, Mohd Faudzi, Foo, Wong Ping, Kiau, Ho Bee, Ali, Mohd Fairuz, Razali, Rizah Mazzuin

“…INTRODUCTION: The clinical pathway (CP) is one of the most recommended tools for ensuring the best quality of care and has been proven to reduce the cost and…”
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Perception of Harms and Benefits of Electronic Cigarettes Among Adult Malaysian Men: A Comparison by Electronic Cigarette Use and Smoking Status by Chan, Caryn Mei Hsien, Rahman, Jamalludin Ab, Tee, Guat Hiong, Wee, Lei Hum, Ho, Bee Kiau, Robson, Noor Zurani Md Haris, Draman, Shamsul, Yn, Jane Ling Miaw, Hock, Lim Kuang, Yusoff, Muhammad Fadhli, Kartiwi, Mira, Rahman, Norny Syafinaz Ab, Mohamed, and Mohamad Haniki Nik

“…Little is known about the perceptions of harm and benefit associated with the use of e-cigarettes in Malaysia. This was a cross-sectional analysis of a…”
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Feasibility of supported self-management with a pictorial action plan to improve asthma control by Sazlina, Shariff Ghazali, Lee, Ping Yein, Cheong, Ai Theng, Hussein, Norita, Pinnock, Hilary, Salim, Hani, Liew, Su May, Hanafi, Nik Sherina, Abu Bakar, Ahmad Ihsan, Ng, Chiu-Wan, Ramli, Rizawati, Mohd Ahad, Azainorsuzila, Ho, Bee Kiau, Mohamed Isa, Salbiah, Parker, Richard A., Stoddart, Andrew, Pang, Yong Kek, Chinna, Karuthan, Sheikh, Aziz, Khoo, Ee Ming

“…Supported self-management reduces asthma-related morbidity and mortality. This paper is on a feasibility study, and observing the change in clinical and cost…”
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Impact of behavioural intervention to the predictors of quit success among smokers attending quit smoking services in Malaysia: 1- month, 3-months and 6-months follow-up by Wee, Lei Hum, Ho, Bee Kiau, Ahmad, Azman, Mahdi, Aziman, Perialathan, Komathi, Abdul Rahman, Abu Bakar, Jagsingh, Swinderjit, Nik Mohammed, Mohd Haniki

“…Background: Worldwide, success rates for quitting smoking have been stagnant for decades despite advancement in pharmacotherapy. This study aims to test the…”
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National expert consensus on short-acting beta 2 -agonist overreliance in asthma care in Malaysia by Ban, Andrea Yu-Lin, Taher, Sri Wahyu, Muneswarao, Jaya, Ho, Bee Kiau, Ahmad, Rashidi, Pereirasamy, Lalitha, Chong, Li Yin, Md Jamal, Shamsuriani, Alaga, Arvindran, Haja Mydin, Helmy, Chang, Li Cheng, Md Isa, Nor Azila, Mohd Zim, Mohd Arif

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