Vol. 21 No. 3 (2025) | Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences

Published: 29-01-2026

A Strategic Milestone: Welcome to the New MJMHS Online Portal

Kit-Aun Tan

Factors Associated With Unsuccessful Treatment Outcome Among New Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Malaysia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Rozita Hod, Nor Aliya Ayub, Mazlina Mohtar, Mohd Ihsani Mahmood, Rafidah Hod, Hanizah Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Firdaus Mohd Radi

72-84

Prevalence of Cyberbullying and Its Associated Factors Among High School Students in Klang District Malaysia

Ahmad Zaid Fattah Azman, Muhammad Zulhilmie Saruddin, Nor Afiah Mohd Zulkefli, Mohamad Rodi Isa

220-231

The Relationship Between Parenting Style and Anxiety Level for Dental Care in Children with Special Needs

Alfini Octavia, Ainia Safa Anindita, Anindya Kurniaputri, Wustha Farani, Eko Sri Yuni Astuti

372-378

The Effects of Two-week Fungal-based Essence in Healthy Malaysian Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Shiou Yih Lee, Ho Shin Lee, Shu Juin Chang, Diana Emang, Juan Liu, Ling Shing Wong, Hou Hong Ng

428-432

The Facilitators and Barriers Associated With Notification of Occupational Diseases Among Medical Officers in Primary Care Clinics

Yin Cheng Lim, Mohd Taufiq Abdul Ghani, Yin Cheng Lim, Mahmoud Danaee, Mas Ayu Said

136-148

Antimicrobial Effect of Honey as an Alternative Medicine to Treat Resistant Bacteria

Aliyah Siti Sundari, Dwi Wahyu Indriati, Nur Septia Handayani

295-301

Technology Potential in Improving Disaster Response Communication: A Qualitative Study in Malaysia

Vivien How, Ezza Sabrina Azmi

51-62

Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing and Medical Undergraduate Students of a Public University in Malaysia Towards People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Aslina Mohamed Yasin, Noor Wahidah Mohd Nasri, Shi Cui Chia, Rennie Phan, Norsyafiqah Hidayah Saifol Bahri, Kok-Yong Chin

203-209

Comparative Effects of the Talk Test Methods and Submaximal Exercise on Variability of Speech Utterance, Heart Rate, and Relative Exercise Intensity

Siti Ruzita Mahmod, Nurul Nadiah Mohd Sha'ari Azyze, Aizreena Azaman, Maheza Irna Mohamad Salim, Nur Hidayah Ong Abdullah

352-361

Validation of a Questionnaire for 18-45 Years of Females to Assess Social Media Usage, Knowledge, and Risk Perception Towards HPV Vaccination Acceptance in China

Rahmat Dapari, Li Mengfan, Aidalina Mahmud, Fatimah Ahmad Fauzi, Mohd ‘Ammar Ihsan Ahmad Zamzuri, Mohd Rohaizat Hassan, Nazri Che Dom, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim

443-456

The Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Based on Modifiable Factors in Patients With Diabetes mellitus : A Cross-sectional Study

Anita Joeliantina, Dwi Adji Norontoko, Moch. Bahrudin, Sri Hardi Wuryaningsih

122-128

Effect of Tocilizumab Towards Clinical Outcomes and Safety Among Critically-ill Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Diana Fui-Sing Yap, Xin Qian Tan, A’tiqah Syuhada Md-Zaini, Chyun Yaw Ng, Nur Hanie Faharudin

270-279

Sociodemographic and Psychological Differences Between Levels of Vaccination Intention Among Pregnant Mothers

Mohd Nazir Mohd Nazori, Rohani Ismail, Nur Syahmina Rasudin

412-419

Characterisation of a ssDNA Aptamer With Inhibitory Activity on Interaction Between SARS-COV-2 Spike 1 Protein and Human ACE2 Protein as a Potential Treatment for Covid-19

Kai Ling Chin, Zi Yuan Chang, Falah Abbas Muhamad Salih Alhamami

32-39

Sociodemographic Factors and Occupational Well-being of Security Guards in a University Setting: A Pilot Investigation

Dayana Hazwani Mohd Suadi Nata, Nur Aqilah Muhammad Badruddin, Putri Anis Syahira Mohamad Jamil, Nur Athirah Diyana Mohammad Yusof

186-195

Lauric Acid Improves Kidney Structure and Function of Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Nephropathy Rats

Nurdiana Samsulrizal, Muhammad Aiman Faris Maznan, Nursarah Syamimi Anuar, Syahirah Ain Shafie, Nabilah Ahmad A’ulwi, Mohd Daud Bakar, Hafandi Ahmad

337-345

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Salt Intake Among Faculty of Health Science Students

Hasnah Haron, Nur Nashmeen Qadijah Kamarolzaman, Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan

103-111

Oral Health Literacy, Oral Healthcare-seeking Behaviour, and Perceived Oral Health Status of Children With Special Healthcare Needs by Their Carers : A Cross-sectional Study

Normastura Abd Rahman, Zairina Zainurain, Munirah Mohd Adnan

249-259

Glycaemic Control and Dental Caries Prevalence in Older Adults With Diabetes mellitus in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor

Eleena Mohd Yusof, Nur Sara Suhana Muhamad Khairol, Nurfarah Asyiqin Azman, Bibi Aisiah Babu Osman, Mustaffa Jaapar, Noorharliana Mohamed Zohdi

397-403

The Effect of Health Education and Brief Intervention on Alcohol Consumption in Sabah, East Malaysia

Constance Sat Lin Liew, Livian Tai Li Khiun, Wenda Riona Lamiri, Alvin Oliver Payus, Shahleni Paramasivam, Richard Avoi, Eugene Wong Hung Chih, Firdaus Hayati, Mohd Nazri Mohd Daud, May Honey Ohn, Rhanye Mac Guad, Raman S RM Subramaniam Chettiar, Symeon Mandrinos, Doreen Sumpat, May Zaw Soe, Abdul Jabbar Ismail, Kai Ming Teah, Rajesh Kumar Muniandy, Hui Lian Ho, Zhen Zhen Lo

17-22

Perceived Social Support and Psychological Distress as the Mediating and Moderating Factors on Individuals’ Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Mei-Yui Law, Yan-Li Siaw, Sau-Ching Yim, Pui-Kuan How

171-179

Exploring Health Issues of Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

Surianti Sukeri, Nur Akmal Ismail, Azriani Ab Rahman, Anis Kausar Ghazali, Mohd Zulkifli Abdul Rahim, Noran Hashim

318-327

Modelling the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction, Need for Recovery and Occupational Fatigue Using PLS-SEM Among Malaysian Truck Drivers

Nurul Atikah Che Hasan, Shamsul Bahri Mohd Tamrin, Karmegam Karuppiah, Nurul Ainun Hamzah

85-93

Ergonomic and Anthropometric Assessment of Pineapple Harvesting Basket Based on Existing Rattan and 2017 Prototype Harvesting Basket Data

Emilia Zainal Abidin, Mohd Hasif Malik@Malek, Fauziatul Syuhada Mansor, Nur Zainnatul Asyikin Zainin, Aziemah Zulkifli, Mohd Shahrizal Dolah, Noor Hashim Ismail, Karmegam Karuppiah

232-240

The Psychosocial Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic Among Malaysian Dentists and Dental Therapists - A Cross-sectional Study

Norashikin Yusof, Noor Baiti Bab, Izyan Hazwani Baharuddin, Nawwal Alwani Mohd Radzi

379-388

Identification of Contributing Factors of Household Food Insecurity Among Indigenous People (Orang Asli) in Peninsular Malaysia Under Cash Economy: A Qualitative Approach

Norhasmah Sulaiman, Shii Law Leh, Wan Ying Gan, Siti Nur'Asyura Adznam

2-9

Clinical Outcome of Facet Joints Injection in Patients With Lumbar Facet Joints Arthropathy

Li Loong Loh, Zamzuri Zakaria, Rajandra Kumar Karupiah, Mohd Ariff Sharifudin, Muzaimir Mokhtar

149-156

The Effectiveness of Multi-component Exercise Combined With Art Therapy on Balance Performances and Depression Level Among Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Azliyana Azizan, Aqilah Mohamad, Syafiqah Shuhaimi, Azreen Omar, Earliana Nordin

302-311

The Reasons and Barriers for Pap Smear Screening Among Women in Puncak Alam, Selangor

Roslinda Isa, Nur Amirah Aqilah Ramli, Muhammad Aqil Hairudin, Rosuzeita Fauzi, Siti Nor Ismalina Isa

63-71

Distribution of Cytomegalovirus Glycoprotein B Genotypes Among Renal and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients in a Tertiary Hospital, Malaysia

Niazlin Mohd Taib, Mohd Fahmi Mastuki, Siti Norbaya Masri, Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila, Siti Nazrina Camalxaman, Salmah Idris

210-219

The Prevalence, Characteristics and Dietary Intake of Warded Patients Consuming Out-of-hospital Food in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed, Hui Qin Coh

362-371

Relationship Between Level of Confidence and Readiness to Work Among Medical Graduates: A Cross Sectional Study in a Public University

Aneesa Abdul Rashid, Norhafizah Mohtarrudin, Sazlina Shariff Ghazali, Wan Zul Haikal Hafiz Wan Zukiman, Farina Mustaffa Kamal, Nurul Amelina Nasharuddin

435-442

Identification of the Endosymbiotic Bacteria in Paederus fuscipes (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) Collected in the Student Hostels of UiTM Puncak Alam, Selangor

Ahmad Azani Othman, Azwandi Ahmad, Farah Wardina Nazri

129-135

Motor Control Exercises With Real-time Ultrasound Feedback for Managing Pain and Disability Among Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

Ramakrishnan G Venkatachalam, Suresh Mani, Arun B

287-294

Vitamin D Prevents Spatial Learning and Memory Disturbance and Vascular Remodelling in the Hippocampus After Transient Global Cerebral Ischemia

Dwi Cahyani Ratna Sari, Alex Alex, Junaedy Yunus, Nur Arfian, Fathimiyah Zahra, Micko Martha Thamrin, Tamina Melindah

420-427

Brand Image of Nursing Perceived by Rural Society in the Wake of Covid-19 in Indonesia

Wulan Noviani, Muh. Ihya Alimuddin, Imam Suprabowo, Mei-Chan Chong, Thandar Soe @ Sumaiyah Jamaludin

40-50

Exploring the Role of Self-leadership in Nurses' Technology Acceptance in the Digital Era

Alita Dewi Percunda, Djazuly Chalidyanto

196-202

Assessing DNA Concentration and Purity on Dental Floss: Implications for Forensic DNA Profiling

Ahmad Yudianto, Beta Novia Rizky, Arofi Kurniawan, Mieke Sylvia Margaretha Amiatun Ruth, An’nisaa Chusida, Anand Marya, Abdul Hadi Furqoni, Ni Luh Ayu Megasari

346-351

Effectiveness of an Imb-based Health Education Module in Improving Diabetes Literacy and Numeracy Among Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes mellitus in Malaysia

Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat, Hazwan Mat Din, Raja Nurzatul Efah Raja Adnan

280-286

Factors Associated With First Intake Among Indonesian Workers Based on the 2018 Indonesian Food Barometer (IFB) Data

Judhiastuty Februhartanty, Rohmad Joni Pranoto, Helda Khusun, Dian Novita Chandra

112-121

ReReki: The Effectiveness of a Gamified Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Malaysian Adolescent Boys

Nazrie Saini, Rosalia Saimon, Razitasham Safii

260-269

Spiritual Care: What Are the Nursing Students Say About It?

Wan Hasliza Wan Mamat, Engku Ellysa Ellyani Engku Zubaidi, Nurasikin Mohamad Shariff, Siti Nur Illiani Jaafar, Aminudin Che Ahmad, Nur Alia Hairulisa@Mohd Hairi, Salah Machouche, Merita Arini, Zalinah Ahmad

404-411

PatuhTB Mobile Application to Improve Tuberculosis Medication Adherence: A Development Process and Usability Study

Mohd Fazeli Sazali, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Richard Avoi, Nooralisa Mohd Tuah, Roddy Teo

23-31

Forensic Age Estimation of the Sternum in the Malaysian Malay Population by Geometric Morphometric Analysis

Helmi Hadi, Laura Saimon, Norfataha Mohd Daud

180-185

Evaluation of Drug-related Problems and Quality of Life of Older Adults With Chronic Disease Through Home Medication Review by Community Pharmacist in Besut, Terengganu

Nor Liana Che Yaacob, Al Shahezoo Jahilin, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim, Kwok Wen Ng, Mathumalar Loganathan, Khairil Anuar Md Isa

328-336

A Descriptive Study of the Noise Exposure Among P-hailing Riders in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Ailin Razali, Roslila Abdul Rahman, Siti Syahzanan Mohamad Zaki, Mohd Ariff Hazami Elliazir

94-102

Self-reported Exposure to Domestic Violence and Family Dynamics During the Pandemic of Covid-19 in Malaysia

Salmi Razali, Yuhaniz Ahmad

241-248

TNFR2 Expression in Sporadic Young-onset CRC: An Institutional Experience

Nur Asyilla Che Jalil, Nurul Hakimah Mohd Salim, Wan Faiziah Wan Abdul Rahman, Siti Norasikin Mohd Nafi, Andee Dzulkarnaen Zakaria, Rohimah Mohamud, Sarina Sulong

389-396

Early Detection of Hypertension Risk Factors Through the e-DESI Application Using Self-assessment Paradigm

Erwin Astha Triyono, Merita Arini, Feriawan Tan, Lilis Masyfufah, Ninis Herlina Kiranasari, Cicik Dwi Antika, Ririn Hidayati, Ni Panjawi Lacshita Jati, Rena Ratri Anggoro, Suyudi, Firman Syauqi Maulana Habaib Sulthon, Moh Reza Farabi

10-16

Development and Validation of Knowledge and Attitude Questionnaire on Health Issues and Accessibility to Primary Healthcare Services of Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities (KA-IDA)

Azriani Ab Rahman, Nur Akmal Ismail, Anis Kausar Ghazali, Surianti Sukeri, Mohd Zulkifli Abdul Rahim, Noran Hashim

157-170

Comparison of Axial Load Stability Between Plate-screw Compression and K-nail in Tibial Shaft Fractures : A Biomechanical Study on Bovine Tibia Bone

Amriansyah Pranowo Imamsoedjana, Udi Heru Nefihancoro, Ida Bagus Budhi Surya Adnyana, Amelinda Fortuna Dewi, Aisyah Jauza Adiba Indi

312-317

The Role of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Type 1 Diabetes: Insights From a Systematic Literature Review of Rodent Studies

Razif Abas, Shamala Devi Subramaniam

457-464

Is Clinical Pelvimetry Still Relevant in the Modern Era? A Narrative Review

Razif Abas, Noorkardiffa Syawalina

522-528

Evaluating the Association Between Maternal Paracetamol Intake and Childhood Asthma: A Review for Prenatal Nursing Management

Rosmaliza Ramli, Nurul Hayati Mohamad Zainal, Jovita Ann Noel, Wan Nazatul Shima Shahidan, Tuan Nadrah Naim T Ismail @ T Manah, Nurulezah Hasbullah

497-511

The Assessment and Management of Neuropathic Pain in Primary Care and Resource-limited Setting: The Indonesian Perspective

Jimmy Fransisco Abadinta Barus, Harvey Sudharta, I Putu Eka Widyadharma, Mary Suma Cardosa

481-487

Strategic Use of ENCLOSE-II Device for Proximal Anastomosis in a CKD Patient With Porcelain Aorta: Radiologic Insights and Surgical Outcomes

Karthik Krishna Ramakrishnan, Stany Jerosha, Sakthi Ganesh Subramonian, Paarthipan Natarajan

558-560

The Efficacy and Safety of Electroconvulsive Therapy in a Pregnant Mother With Schizoaffective Disorder During the First Trimester: A Case Report

Tengku Mohd Saifuddin Tengku Kamarulbahri, Hanisah Mohd Noor, Malini Mat Napes, Wan Mohamad Fakhrudnizam Wan Ahmad, Amran Fadzrul Roslan

543-545

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