Search Results - "Shahar, Suzana"

'Timed Up and Go' test: Age, gender and cognitive impairment stratified normative values of older adults by Ibrahim, Azianah, Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit, Shahar, Suzana

“…The aim of this study was to establish 'Timed up and Go' test (TUG) normative data among community dwelling older adults stratified based on cognitive status,…”
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The Association between Chronotype and Dietary Pattern among Adults: A Scoping Review by Mazri, Fatin Hanani, Manaf, Zahara Abdul, Shahar, Suzana, Mat Ludin, Arimi Fitri

“…Chronotype reflects an individual's preferred time of the day for an activity/rest cycle and individuals can be classified as a morning, intermediate, or…”
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Do depression literacy, mental illness beliefs and stigma influence mental health help-seeking attitude? A cross-sectional study of secondary school and university students from B40 households in Malaysia by Ibrahim, Norhayati, Amit, Noh, Shahar, Suzana, Wee, Lei-Hum, Ismail, Rozmi, Khairuddin, Rozainee, Siau, Ching Sin, Safien, Aisyah Mohd

“…Mental illness rates among young people is high, yet the frequency of help-seeking is low, especially among those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds…”
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Market survey of food product indicators and their credibility as a healthy food product in Klang Valley, Malaysia by Lim, Yong Shi, Aim, Norjianah, Shahar, Suzana

“…IntroductionThe presence of food product indicators may facilitate consumers in making informed healthy choices. However, it may also mislead consumers. This…”
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The effectiveness of preventive home visits on resilience and health-related outcomes among community dwelling older adults: A systematic review by Ramli, Dayang Balkis, Shahar, Suzana, Mat, Sumaiyah, Ibrahim, Norhayati, Tohit, Noorlaili Mohd

“…This research aimed to assess the effectiveness of preventive home visits (PHVs) in enhancing resilience and health-related outcomes among older adults living…”
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Intermittent Fasting Enhanced the Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment by Inducing Biochemical and Metabolic changes: A 3-Year Progressive Study by Ooi, Theng Choon, Meramat, Asheila, Rajab, Nor Fadilah, Shahar, Suzana, Ismail, Intan Safinar, Azam, Amalina Ahmad, Sharif, Razinah

“…Intermittent fasting (IF) refers to various dietary regimens that cycle between a period of non-fasting and a period of total fasting. This study aimed to…”
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Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: an analysis according to urban and rural settings by Shahar, Suzana, Vanoh, Divya, Mat Ludin, Arimi Fitri, Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit, Hamid, Tengku Aizan

“…Poverty at old age is associated with poor dietary habit, nutritional status and higher rates of chronic diseases and psychosocial problems. However, there is…”
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Health, access and nutritional issues among low-income population in Malaysia: introductory note by Shahar, Suzana, Lau, Huijin, Puteh, Sharifa Ezat Wan, Amara, Sofia, Razak, Norizan Abdul

“…The current issue of BMC Public Health presents work by the Consortium of Low Income Population Research (CB40R), highlighting a comprehensive aspect of…”
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Cognitive frailty is a robust predictor of falls, injuries, and disability among community-dwelling older adults by Rivan, Nurul Fatin Malek, Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit, Shahar, Suzana, Wen, Goh Jing, Rajab, Nor Fadilah, Din, Normah Che, Mahadzir, Hazlina, Kamaruddin, Mohd Zul Amin

“…Abstract Background Cognitive frailty, a combination of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, is associated with functional decline in older adults…”
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Factors associated with community volunteering among adults over the age of 50 in Malaysia by Sutan, Rosnah, Alavi, Khadijah, Sallahuddin, Siti Norain, Abdul Manaf, Mohd Rizal, Jaafar, Mohd Hasni, Shahar, Suzana, Abdul Maulud, Khairul Nizam, Embong, Zaini, Keliwon, Kamarul Baraini, Markom, Ruzian

“…Community volunteering is defined as voluntary participation in activities and services to benefit the local community. It has potential benefits to promote…”
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Incidence and predictors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) within a multi-ethnic Asian populace: a community-based longitudinal study by Hussin, Norlela Mohd, Shahar, Suzana, Yahya, Hanis Mastura, Din, Normah Che, Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit, Omar, Mohd Azahadi

“…Limited information is available from longitudinal studies regarding the predictors and incidence of MCI in older Asian adults. Thus, a community-based…”
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Urinary incontinence among urban and rural community dwelling older women: prevalence, risk factors and quality of life by Murukesu, Resshaya R, Singh, Devinder K A, Shahar, Suzana

“…Urinary incontinence (UI) is known to be more prevalent among women and is associated with decline in quality of life. The aim of our study was to investigate…”
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Effectiveness of a Combined Dance and Relaxation Intervention on Reducing Anxiety and Depression and Improving Quality of Life among the Cognitively Impaired Elderly by Ramli , Ayiesah, Shahar , Suzana, Adam , Dina

“…Objectives: Cognitive impairment is a common problem among the elderly and is believed to be a precursor to dementia. This study aimed to explore the…”
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Association between maximal oxygen consumption and physical performance tests among older adults with cognitive frailty by Ibrahim, Azianah, Mat Ludin, Arimi Fitri, Shahar, Suzana, Hamzah, Noor Hazfalinda, Chin, Ai-Vyrn, Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit

“…Cardiorespiratory fitness has an inverse relationship with cognitive impairment and frailty in older adults. Direct assessment of maximal oxygen consumption…”
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Associations of Health Literacy with Blood Pressure and Dietary Salt Intake among Adults: A Systematic Review by Mohd Isa, Darwish, Shahar, Suzana, He, Feng J, Majid, Hazreen Abdul

“…Health literacy has been recognized as a significant social determinant of health, defined as the ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply…”
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Cognitive frailty among Malaysian older adults: baseline findings from the LRGS TUA cohort study by Malek Rivan, Nurul Fatin, Shahar, Suzana, Rajab, Nor Fadilah, Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit, Din, Normah Che, Hazlina, Mahadzir, Hamid, Tengku Aizan Tengku Abdul

“…This study was aimed at determining the presence of cognitive frailty and its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults from the "LRGS-Towards…”
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The efficacy of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) intervention package through a subscription model among type-2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysia: a preliminary trial by Johari, Sa'ida Munira, Razalli, Nurul Huda, Chua, Kai Jia, Shahar, Suzana

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) intervention package through a subscription model in improving…”
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Willingness, perceived barriers and motivators in adopting mobile applications for health-related interventions among older adults: a scoping review by Ahmad, Nurul Asilah, Mat Ludin, Arimi Fitri, Shahar, Suzana, Mohd Noah, Shahrul Azman, Mohd Tohit, Noorlaili

“…ObjectivesThis scoping review aims to identify the level of willingness, the existing barriers, and motivators among older adults in using mobile applications…”
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Efficacy of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) and/N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Supplementation on Nutritional and Antioxidant Status of Male Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients by PIRABBASI, Elham, SHAHAR, Suzana, MANAF, Zahara Abdul, RAJAB, Nor Fadilah, MANAP, Roslina Abdul

“…Antioxidant therapy has a potential to be introduced as therapeutic modality for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. This study aimed to…”
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Limited health literacy increases the likelihood of cognitive frailty among older adults by Mohammad Hanipah, Jamilah, Mat Ludin, Arimi Fitri, Singh, Devinder Kaur Ajit, Subramaniam, Ponnusamy, Shahar, Suzana

“…Cognitive frailty is a dual geriatric syndrome that is preventable with lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes are influenced by literacy level. However, the…”
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