Impact of Academic Stressors on Eating Behaviour Among University Students: Application of Socio-Ecological Model

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Authors: Sheema Gunasegaram, Seok Shin Tan, Sumaira Hussain ABSTRACT Academic stressors can hinder the wellbeing of students and impact their eating habits. In this study, we apply the socio-ecological model to academic stressors and explore the influence they have on eating behaviour among university students. This cross-sectional study was set in a private health sciences […]

Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines among Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease (RMD) Patients in Seremban: A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Adverse Reactions

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Authors: Siew Houy Chua, Wei Joe Lai, Yuan Fang Lim, Joshua Shadrach Daniel, Keshvien Inbashekaran, Suk Chyn Gun ABSTRACT Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has severely influenced all aspects of life since its emergence and one of the strategies to end this pandemic rests on the vaccination to achieve herd immunity. While vaccinations are usually […]

Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil in Treating Dry Eyes

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Authors: Haliza Abdul Mutalib, Bashirah Ishak, Mohd Norhafizun bin Mohd Saman, Ahmad Rohi Ghazali, Elly Liyana Zainodin. ABSTRACT Background There are a few dry eye remedies available in the market. Currently, artificial tears and lubricants are still the most common management for dry eyes. Objective We proposed a new method in managing dry eyes. Methods […]

ONE HEATLH: The need for a robust framework

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Authors: Boon-Peng Hoh, Xin Lee ABSTRACT One Health approach emphasises the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health, advocating for a collaborative and multidisciplinary strategy to address global health challenges. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of such an integrated approach has never been clearer. We explore how the One Health framework […]

An Exploratory Qualitative Study on Cyberbullying Experience from a Victim’s Perspective and Coping Strategies among Women with Heavy Social Media Usage

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Authors: Rulin Lee, Alexius Weng Onn Cheang, Serena In. ABSTRACT Various studies have highlighted that women are at a higher risk of becoming victims of cyberbullying, with the severity of cyberbullying among women in many countries increasing and the urgency of having necessary intervention steps by governments and legal institutions in place. Nonetheless, the taboo […]

Students’ Knowledge of Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation at A Private University in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

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Authors: Khairunniza Gharib, Thiruselvi Subramaniam. ABSTRACT Background: Healthcare providers must have the knowledge to carry out clinical procedures. Placing and maintaining intravenous (IV) infusion is one of them. To perform it, conceptual knowledge is an elementary requirement. Methods: This is a descriptive quantitative study using a self-administered questionnaire. Section A consists of four items detailing […]

Chinese Medicine External Therapy Combined with Conventional Drug Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Authors: Sin Wei Tang, Zhi Hang Wong, Ket Li Ho, Dahlya Qasryna Binti Zulkifli, Jia Wen Koo, Yung Chein Yong. ABSTRACT Introduction: Chinese medicine (CM) external therapy is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in combination with conventional drug. This study aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis on the efficacy of CM external therapy […]

A Review of the Characteristics of Cyberbullying and Cyber Sexual Harassment and the Challenges for Implementing Legal Strategies for their Prevention

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Authors: Sinali Gunathilake, Chenadee Pathirage, Shivasankarie Kanthasamy, Sameera A Gunawardena. ABSTRACT The increased usage of digital platforms for communication and networking, particularly after the pandemic has caused concern about exposure to bullying and sexual harassment, particularly among young children and adolescents. Cyberbullying (CB) and cyber sexual harassment (CSH), although considered less harmful by many, may […]