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Fulltext Knowledge and practice among patients with diabetic foot complications in orthopaedic department in Kuala Lumpur hospital

Thair Mousa, Ebrahim, Jalal, Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, Elnajeh, Maged

Journal of Management & Science, 2017;15(1):39-44.
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Diabetes mellitus is a silent disease and is now recognized as one of the fastest growing threats to public death in almost all countries of the world. One of the important complications of diabetes mellitus is the foot related complications. Diabetic foot is the most common cause of hospitalization in diabetic patient. Increase the knowledge and awareness of Diabetic foot complication in diabetic patient could be one of the preventable measures. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding foot care among patients with diabetic foot complications. A cross-sectional study performed on patients who attended the diabetic foot clinic and for those admitted for diabetic foot complications from the 1st September 2015 to 25th September 2015. The patients were interviewed with a questionnaire of 15 ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions, on foot care knowledge and practice. Score of 1 was given for each ‘yes’ answer and 0 for a ‘no’ answer. The level of knowledge and practice were categorized into good, satisfactory or poor. The result was tested using chi-square in SPSS version 21. A total of 150 patients were included in this study. There were 75 male (50.0%) and 75 female (50.0%) with the majority of patients were over 55 years old (113 patients, 75.3%). Majority of the patients (64.0%) had poor foot care knowledge while 75 patients (50.0%) had poor foot care practice. In conclusion, based on our cross-sectional study that was done, most diabetic patients still have poor knowledge and practice regarding their diabetic foot care. Educational strategies regarding foot care should be emphasized and empowered within the diabetic population.
Fulltext The importance of social participation and networking Among elderly people: short review

Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, Elnajeh, Maged, Abdal Qader , Mohammed A., Baobaid, Mohammed Faez, Rosnah Sutan

Journal of Management & Science, 2017;15(1):66-70.
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Social participation with reference to older persons refers to their integration into the social network of their family and friends, as well as their integration into the communities they live in and into the society as a whole, in as much as their socialization and engagement in recreational, cultural, educational, and spiritual activities are concerned. A social network is a network of social interactions and personal relationships, which are very essential for an individual’s well-being. People are linked together with family and friends, and also with wider communities on account of shared interests, sympathies or living circumstances. Individuals may also form less cordial networks with people whom they encounter through various activities and life situations. Developing and maintaining social relations and social communications are essential and necessary among eldely. However, due to illness and health problems among elderly, they tend to be alone and lost contact with their peers. In addition, getting older reduces the number of friends, and if we add the loss of the own partner, may lead to their social isolation. Such situations are likely to grow increasingly, given the global demographic changes.
Fulltext Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypovitaminosis D among Healthy Adolescents in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Hussain S, Elnajeh M

J ASEAN Fed Endocr Soc, 2020;35(2):176-180.
PMID: 33442189 DOI: 10.15605/jafes.035.02.05

OBJECTIVE: We aim to study the prevalence and risk factors of hypovitaminosis D among healthy adolescents in Kota Bharu, Kelantan based on the most recent Paediatric Consensus guideline.
METHODOLOGY: Ten public schools were selected from Kota Bharu, Kelantan. We analysed their demography (age, gender, ethnicity, income), measured their anthropometry (height, weight, BMI) and finally analysed their vitamin D and intactParathyroid hormone levels.
RESULTS: The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D was 16.9% among healthy teenagers with mean age of 15.9±1.39 years. Multivariate analysis showed female gender (adjusted OR, 95% CI): 23.7 (5.64, 100.3) and Chinese 0.24 (0.07, 0.84) were the significant predictors for hypovitaminosis D.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of healthy adolescents with hypovitaminosis D in Kota Bharu, Kelantan was 16.9% using the most recent cut off value of 30 nmol/L from the global consensus 2016. Female and Malay were the significant risk factors associated with hypovitaminosis D. Higher cut off value would result in overestimation of prevalence rate of hypovitaminosis D.
Fulltext Prevalence and risk factors of stress, anxiety and depression among medical students of a private medical university in Malaysia

Maher D Fuad, Balsam Mahdi Nasir Al-Zurfi, Mohammed Abdul Qader, Mohammed Faez Abu Bakar, Elnajeh, Maged, Mohd Rusli Abdullah

Education in Medicine Journal, 2015;7(2):52-59.
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Introduction: Medical school expected to be a time of personal development, achievement, and well-being. However, research shows that there are many negative effects on students’ mental health due to the current educational process. Objective: This research aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among medical students of a private medical university in Malaysia. Method: Cross sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaires including socio-demographic factors, DASS-21 and MSSQ-40 questionnaires. Result: Prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression were 46.9%, 76.2% and 60.2% respectively. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that academic related stressors were only associated with stress [adjusted OR 1.78, 95% CI (1.23, 2.58), p=0.002]. Group activities related stressors were significantly associated with stress [adjusted OR=1.45, 95%CI (1.20, 1.75), p
Fulltext Knowledge, attitude and practice of osteoporosis prevention among menopausal in Salak south, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Mohammed Faez Baobaid, Nurain Binti Zainal, Ghazi, Hasanain Faisal, Elnajeh, Maged, Abdal Qader, Mohammed A., Indang Ariati Ariffin

Journal of Management & Science, 2017;15(2):68-75.
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Osteoporosis defined as a skeletal disorder characterized by reduced bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is a major and growing public health problem in both sexes particularly in women. It is a condition in which the bone become brittle and fragile, due to hormonal changes as well as vitamin D and calcium deficiency. The objective of this study to determine the level of knowledge, attitude and practices of osteoporosis prevention among menopause in Salak South, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 228 respondents have participated in this study with the age of 30 years old and above. Data was collected and then analyzed by using SPSS version 23.0. Independent T test were used for data analysis. About 61.8% respondents had a good knowledge score, 98.2% had a good attitude score and 86.5% had a good practice score. The level of knowledge, attitude and practice were associated significantly with marital status (p>0.05). In conclusion, there is a need to increase health promotion activities via various form of social media and the rough community based health education to create awareness about the disease which would to help lower burden of disease in society and
Fulltext Knowledge, attitude and practice of dengue fever and heath education programme among students of Alam Shah Science School, Cheras, Malaysia

Al-Zurfi, Balsam Mahdi Nasir, Fuad, Maher D., Abdelqader, Mohammed A., Baobaid, Mohammed Faez, Elnajeh, Maged, Hasanain Faisal Ghazi, et al.

Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2015;15(2):69-74.
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Dengue Fever is a major public health issue in Malaysia. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dengue fever and effectiveness of health education programme among 204 students of Alam Shah Science School, Cheras/Kuala Lumpur. Study design was a cross sectional study followed by an interventional (pre-post) Study. The self-administered questionnaire included questions on sociodemographic factors, knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dengue fever. Majority of respondents were Malays (96.6%), monthly family income more than RM 3000 (64.6%) and lives in urban area (64.6%). There was no significant association between knowledge status and socio-demographic factors (p-value>0.05). Most of the respondents had good knowledge (63.2%) good attitudes (79.9%) regarding dengue fever. However, practices to prevent dengue was poor (74.0%). Only about one-fifth of the respondents (18.2%) believed that dengue fever is a flu-like illness. Knowledge score was significantly increased after health education programme (p value