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Perceptions, barriers and enablers on salt reduction in the out-of-home sectors in Malaysia (MySaltOH) from the perspective of street food vendors, caterers and consumers
(2023-12-15)
Objective:
To explore the perspectives, barriers and enablers on salt reduction in out-of-home sectors in Malaysia among street food vendors, caterers and consumers.
Design:
A qualitative study involving twenty-two ...
Protocol for intervention study in reducing elevated blood pressure through intermittent fasting
(2023-10-30)
Objective: To chart out a protocol for conducting an intervention-based study to compare the efficacy of intermittent fasting intervention and usual diet in reducing elevated blood pressure among working adults.
Method: ...
Formulation and Administration of Enteral Feeds
(Springer, Cham, 2023-10-04)
Enteral feeding (EF) is used mainly for patients with oral failure due to neurological or head/neck problems. If the gut is functional, it is the first line of treatment for clinically administered nutrition and hydration ...
A systematic review on factors associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among adolescents
(Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 2023-10)
Background & aims
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a global public health risk. The occurrence of adolescent NAFLD coincides with high rates of overweight and obesity, with an unhealthy lifestyle also playing ...
Changes in kidney function among Malaysian adolescents and its determinants
(Kidney International Reports, 2023-10)
Introduction: The health and wellbeing of adolescents are often neglected, including the knowledge of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in its early stages.
Methods: A total of 607 adolescents were recruited from ...
A systematic review of the relationship between household food insecurity and childhood undernutrition
(Journal of Public Health, 2023-06-08)
Background
This systematic review aims to investigate the association between household food insecurity (HFIS) and undernutrition in children under 5 years old, thereby informing policymakers on the vital factors needed ...
Barriers and facilitators to education access for marginalised non-citizen children in Malaysia: A qualitative study
(PLoS ONE, 2023-06-02)
In Malaysia, marginalised non-citizen children are excluded from formal education at public schools. Recognising education as a fundamental human right, the barriers and facilitators to educational access among refugee and ...
Association between stress and eating behaviour among Malaysian adolescents prior to examination
(Scientific Reports, 2023-05-15)
Studies have shown the prevalence of mental health and obesity among adolescents is at increasing trend due to urbanisation and changes in lifestyle. This study is to investigate the level of stress and its impact on eating ...
Association between organizational psychosocial factors with musculoskeletal disorders among nurses at Tertiary University Hospital
(Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, 2023-03-08)
Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) was found to be high among nurses especially those working in the hospital. One of the risk factors of MSDs is psychosocial factors apart from physical and ergonomic factors. ...
Standard vs. nutrient-enriched cow's milk and its impacts on child growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Nutrients, 2023-02-23)
Stunting among children indicates malnutrition or undernutrition, hindering their growth and development. This will have negative effects on the overall health of children. This review investigates the effects of different ...