March 2024
Parents exhibited proficient knowledge and demonstrated inadequate practices regarding foreign body aspiration in young children. Additionally, we found a notable correlation between gender and being a first-time parent in relation to knowledge and practices associated with foreign body aspiration in children. Read more here:
Title: PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS FOREIGN BODY ASPIRATION IN CHILDREN
1. Lee Siew Pien
2. Nurul Hidayah Zukipli
3. Norfadzilah Ahmad
4. Jitlada Piriyasart
March 2024
Group psychotherapy has been proven to improve psychological well-being for people living with HIV. Read more here:
Title: Application of group positive psychotherapy to improve psychological well-being for people with HIV in Papua
1. Nasrah
2. Korinus Suweni
3. Jems KR Maay
4. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
5. Abdilahi Yousuf
March 2024
Medical practitioners need a comprehensive guideline on proper female circumcision techniques to prevent any negative effects on sexuality through education.
Read more here:
Title: A Scoping Review of Female Genital Mutilation and its Effects on Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction
1. Zalina Nusee
2. Ramli Musa
3. Hamizah Ismail
4. Nurjasmine Aida Jamani
5. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
6. Muhamad Aqlan Mohd Zaki
7. Karimah Hanim Abd Aziz
8. Nurul Mutmainnah Yusof
March 2024
The authors study the factors associating with mental well-being of dental students as well as identifying the steps to promote their mental well-being. The research highlighted the importance of understanding the experiences and stressors of dental students as they advanced through their dental education especially in clinical years. The findings also showed opportunities for fostering better mental well-being. Read more here:
Title: An evaluation of digital intervention for perinatal depression and anxiety: A systematic review
1. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
2. Amalia Kamaruddin
3. Noor Azimah Muhammad
4. Mohd Said Nurumal
5. Hazwani Mohd Mohadis
6. Nik Hazlina Nik Hussain
7. Shanti Wardaningsih
March 2024
The authors study the factors associating with mental well-being of dental students as well as identifying the steps to promote their mental well-being. The research highlighted the importance of understanding the experiences and stressors of dental students as they advanced through their dental education especially in clinical years. The findings also showed opportunities for fostering better mental well-being. Read more here:
Title: Psychosocial Factors Affecting Mental Well-Being of Dental Students: A Qualitative Study
1. Lim Shea Lee
2. Salizar Mohamed Ludin
3. Noraini Abu Bakar
4. Nadzirah Ahmad Basri
March 2024
The authors’ study on postnatal weight retention (PWR) among women in Kuantan revealed that factors such as kinship support, the benefits of weight loss, and societal perceptions significantly influence their weight management behaviors. The research underscores the need for targeted interventions and support systems to assist postnatal women in effectively managing their weight and mitigating obesity risks.
Title: PRESSURE ULCERS IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL WARDS: THE PREVALENCE AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS OF A SINGLE-CENTRE STUDY
1.Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan
2. Nur Nazifa Firzanah Rohaizy
3. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
March 2024
The authors found that 31% of inpatients in medical and surgical wards at a university hospital in Malaysia have pressure ulcers. Significant correlations were identified between ulcer stages and factors such as age, BMI, length of hospitalization, and others. The results highlight a substantial healthcare burden and underscore the need for further research to explore these determinants comprehensively with a larger sample size.
Title: PRESSURE ULCERS IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL WARDS: THE PREVALENCE AND CONTRIBUTING FACTORS OF A SINGLE-CENTRE STUDY
1.Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan
2. Tuan Noor Aziefah Tuan Aziz
3. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
March 2024
Healthcare providers in Malaysia, predominantly Malay Muslim nurses, must understand the cultural differences of their patients, especially Chinese Buddhists, who constitute the second-largest client in the healthcare sector. This research signifies a crucial step towards forming an Islamic ethical foundation for compassionate care of non-Muslim patients in Malaysia, recognizing and addressing ethical dilemmas and the richness of cultural and religious diversity in the healthcare landscape. Says our IIUM researchers.
Title: Urgent Need: Developing an Islamic Framework for Non-Muslim Patient Care
1. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
2. Ahmad Effat Mokhtar
3. Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan
March 2024
The authors study the factors associating with mental well-being of dental students as well as identifying the steps to promote their mental well-being. The research highlighted the importance of understanding the experiences and stressors of dental students as they advanced through their dental education especially in clinical years. The findings also showed opportunities for fostering better mental well-being.
Title: CARE FOR BUDDHIST PATIENTS IN MALAYSIA: ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES ON EFFICIENT CULTURAL HEALTHCARE
1. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
2. Ahmad Effat Mokhtar
3. Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan
February 2024
The authors study the factors associating with mental well-being of dental students as well as identifying the steps to promote their mental well-being. The research highlighted the importance of understanding the experiences and stressors of dental students as they advanced through their dental education especially in clinical years. The findings also showed opportunities for fostering better mental well-being. Read more here:
Title: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Healthcare Practitioners’ Experience of Workplace Violence
1. Ezatul Alia Md Emary
2. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
3. Muhammad Zubir Yusof
January 2024
Dr. Noor Azizah and her team presents a thorough examination of the historical origins, current status, and future prospects of postgraduate nursing education in Malaysia, encompassing an exploration of its evolution. The study critically examines the interface between postgraduate nursing education and advanced nursing practice within the healthcare landscape of Malaysia. This paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the strategic enhancements necessary for further strengthening the nursing profession in the country. Find out more about their study here: 
Title: Postgraduate Nursing Education in Malaysia and Advanced Nursing Practice: Where Are We and What’s Next?
1. Noor Azizah Mohd Ali
2. Khin Thandar Aung
3. Hanida Hani Mohd Mokhtar
4. Ashikin Atan
5. Hairanni Mohd Noh
6. Sarina Ahmad
January 2024
Prof. Mohd. Said and his team published a study entitled “KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF PREHOSPITAL CARE PERSONNEL IN SULTAN AHMAD SHAH MEDICAL CENTRE @IIUM: A CROSSSECTIONAL SURVEY”. The findings indicated that a specific initiative should be taken to enhance the prehospital service by providing structured in-house training. Find out more about their study here:
Title: Knowledge and Skills of Prehospital Care Personnel in Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM: A Cross-sectional survey.
1. Thandar Soe @ Sumaiyah Jamaludin
2. Mohd. Said Nurumal*
3. Muhammad Lufti Abd Talib
4. Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
5. Mohd Syafwan Adnan
6. Aida Nur Sharini Mohd Shah
7. Shefaly Shorey
January 2024
Dr. Noor Azizah and her team found the importance of incorporating stakeholder feedback and continuous programme evaluation in the in-house post-basic nursing programme at IIUM that will ensure a nursing education that meets dynamic healthcare industry needs and serves the community effectively. Find out more about their study here:
Title: Understanding Stakeholders Perceptions: Assessing the Effectiveness and Fulfilment of Expectations in the Post Basic Nursing Programme at IIUM.
1. Noor Azizah Mohd Ali
2. Khin Thandar Aung
3. Hairanni Mohd Noh
4. Hanida Hani Mohd Mokhtar
5. Ashikin Atan
6. Sarina Ahmad
December 2023
Dr Alif Hamid and his team conducted a study underscores the importance of addressing OTC drug awareness among undergraduate students at IIUM Kuantan to ensure safer and more responsible medication practices. It provides valuable insights for healthcare authorities and educational institutions to develop targeted interventions aimed at improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning OTC medications. Find out more about their study here:
Title: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs Among Undergraduate Students of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan, Pahang.
1. Abdul Alif Abd Hamid
2. Nurul Nadzirah Roseli
3. Mohd Said Nurumal
4. Hamizah Abd Hamid
December 2023
Dr Nor’ain Abdul Rashid and her team has published on article on “The Use Of Theory In Designing A Nursing Qualitative Research”. Find out more on their article here: 
Title: The Use Of Theory In Designing A Nursing Qualitative Research.
1. Nurul Akma Jamil
2. Nor’ain Abd Rashid
3. Lee Khuan
November 2023
Participants with visual, sensing, and sequential learning styles overwhelmingly reported high satisfaction levels with online learning. Says our IIUM researchers. Find out more about this study here:
Title: Learning Styles and Online Learning Satisfaction of University Students Post COVID-19 Pandemic
1. Norfadzilah Ahmad
2. Anis Nur Fathihah
3. Wan Hasliza Wan Mamat
4. Ashikin Atan
5. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
November 2023
From the motivation of new nurses to the impact of working from home and the role of discipline, our findings reveal the diverse influences on motivation. Likewise, we explored the interplay of internal and external factors among auditors and healthcare providers. Says our IIUM researchers. Find out more about this study here:
Title: Fires of Motivation: A Journey Through Influencing Factors – A Narrative Review
1. Siti Fatimah Sa’at
2. Nur Ain Mahat
3. Mazlinda Musa
4. Rohani Mamat
5. Zulkhairul Naim Sidek
6. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
November 2023
The consumption of prophetic food among the Kuantan population is influenced by their religious beliefs, taste preferences, the health benefits and availability of such food in the market. Says our IIUM researchers.
Find out more about this study here:
Title: Culinary Traditions and Healing Choices: Exploring The Influence of Prophetic Foods on Treatment Preferences in Kuantan
1. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
2. Nurul Nabiha Ismail
3. Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan
October 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic presented enormous difficulties for ICU nurses, affecting not only their physical and emotional health but also their social and professional attitudes. However, nurses may be able to overcome these obstacles and continue providing patients with high-quality care with the aid of adaptation strategies and a support system. Says our IIUM researchers Find out more about their study here:
Title: A Systematic Literature review of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses’ Experience During COVID 19
1. Nur Mursyidah Bt. Abdul Hamid
2. Mohamad Firdaus B. Mohamad Ismail
3. Siti Zuhaidah Bt. Shahadan
4. Salizar Bt. Mohamed Ludin
5. Tuan Sidek B. Tuan Muda
6. Nazri B. Mohd Yusof
October 2023
This study aimed to explore the association between socio-demographics, knowledge, and attitude related to oral health among older people in the community setting in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Find out more about this study here:
Title: Factors Associated with Knowledge and Attitude Related to Oral health Among Older People Living in the Community, Malaysia
1. Sharifah Munirah Syed Elias
2. Nur Amirah Syafiqah Abdul Murad
3. Aniawanis Makhtar
4. Hasanah Pairoh
Factors associated with knowledge and attitude related to oral health among older people living in the community, Malaysia. Health Education and Health Promotion. ISSN 2588-5715 E-ISSN 2345-2897 (In Press) 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i29.7043]
October 2023
The team investigates the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on self-management, pain, and physical function in older adults awaiting TKA in Malaysia. It was found that 92% of the participants took medication to manage their pain during the waiting time, while 10% used herbs and traditional supplements, and 68% did exercises as part of their osteoarthritis (OA) self-management. Find out more about their study here:
Title: Self-management of osteoarthritis while waiting total knee arthroplasty during the COVID-19 pandemic among older Malaysians
1. Ahmad Nabil Khairi Mahdzir
2. Sumaiyah Mat
3. Shi Rui Seow
4. Rizal Abdul Rani
5. Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
6. Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya
Mahdzir ANK, Mat S, Seow SR, Abdul Rani R, Che Hasan MK, Mohamad Yahaya NH. Self-management of osteoarthritis while waiting for total knee arthroplasty during the COVID-19 pandemic among older Malaysians. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(29): 7043-7052 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i29.7043]
October 2023
The team aimed to identify these factors from a pool of 18 lifestyle factors and 13 interim health outcomes while investigating potential gender and occupation differences. It was found Consumption of fruits and vegetables, sugary drinks, quality of life, emotional distress, and the overall amount of exercise are key intervention components for improving overall lifestyle, overall health and overall health via lifestyle in the general population, respectively. Find out more about their study here:
Title: Key lifestyles and interim health outcomes for effective interventions in general populations: A network analysis of a large international observational study
1. Jiaying Li
2. Daniel Yee Tak Fong
3. Kris Yuet Wan Lok
4. Janet Yuen Ha Wong
5. Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
6. Mohd Said Nurumal
7. Oluwabunmi Ogungbe et al.
October 2023
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) provide a platform for learners to interact with experts from around the globe, says our researchers in their ebook. Read further at this link:
Title: Commentary Paper: Enhancing Transformative Learning in Nursing Education through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
1. Khin Thandar Aung
2. Rafiza Abdul Razak
3. Nor Nazrina Mohd Nazry
October 2023
The team investigates the health information-seeking behaviour related to high-risk behaviour among Malaysian adolescents. It was found that the adolescents tend to use both professional and informal sources, have good criteria in the selection of information and have a considerably high interest in seeking health information related to high-risk behaviour. Find out more about their study here:
Title: Health Information-Seeking Behaviour on High-Risk Behaviour among Adolescents
1. Nabila Iezzah Ab Hakimee
2. Ashikin Atan
3. Sutantri Sutantri
4. Lee Siew Pien
Ab Hakimee NI, Atan A, Sutantri S, Lee SP. Health information-seeking behaviour on high-risk behaviour among adolescents. Malays J Med Sci. 2023;30(5):181–191. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2023.30.5.15
October 2023
The team investigates the prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among adults in a suburban community in Johor, Malaysia. Their analysis, using multiple logistic regression revealed that younger age, Chinese, individuals with a primary education and those who were not satisfied with life were significantly associated with psychological distress. Find out more here:
Title: The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Psychological Distress Among Adults in a Suburban Community in Johor, Malaysia
1. Norhafizah Ab Manan
2. Mohamed Abdalqader
3. Wan Mohammad Ashraf Che Wan
4. Nur Ain Mahat
5. Thin Mon Kyaw
6. Hassan Basri Jahubar Sathic
7. Sanda Khaing
8. Thein Win Naing
9. Abd Rahim Mohamad
10. Krishna Gopal Rampal
October 2023
The paper elaborates on the effect of the Diabetes Care App, a mobile health (mHealth) app that has been used in managing diabetes in the northern area of Malaysia. The study found that behaviour modification (foot care behaviour and dietary behaviour) has positively occurred within the use of mHealth as a method of intervention carried out. Find out more here:
Title: The effect of mHealth program on behavior modification and health outcomes among patients with diabetes: A randomized controlled trial study
1. Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi Firdaus
2. Piyanuch Jittanoon
3. Umaporn Boonyasopun
4. Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
Firdaus, M. K. Z. H., Jittanoon, P., Boonyasopun, U., & Che Hasan, M. K. (2023). The effect of mHealth program on behavior modification and health outcomes among patients with diabetes: A randomized controlled trial study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 9(5), 437-447. https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.2664
September 2023
The team provided an overview of previous studies related to children’s involvement levels in health care decisions and the perception of children, healthcare professionals, and parents of children’s participation in shared decision-making. It was concluded that children were engaged minimally in decision-making and most children were involved in minor decisions instead of major decisions. Find out more about their study here:
Title: An Overview of Children’s Participation in Shared Decision-making in Healthcare Settings
1. Nur Ainsyafinaz Shamsuddin
2. Lee Siew Pien
3. Ashikin Atan
August 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a notable enhancement in lifestyle of home cooking and eating, while simultaneously reducing the consumption of tobacco and alcohol. Find out more here:
Title: Global impacts of COVID-19 on lifestyles and health and preparation preferences: An international survey of 360 countries
1. Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
2. Mohd Said Nurumal et al
Li, J., Fong, D. Y. T., Lok, K. Y. W., Wong, J. Y. H., Man Ho, M., Choi, E. P. H., Pandian, V., Davidson, P. M., Duan, W., Tarrant, M., Lee, J. J., Lin, C. C., Akingbade, O., Alabdulwahhab, K. M., Ahmad, M. S., Alboraie, M., Alzahrani, M. A., Bilimale, A. S., Boonpatcharanon, S., Byiringiro, S., … Youssef, N. (2023). Global impacts of COVID-19 on lifestyles and health and preparation preferences: An international survey of 30 countries. Journal of global health, 13, 06031. https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.13.06031
August 2023
Dr Azmir and his team has explored metabolites in stingless bee honey from two species of stingless bees, namely Heterotrigona itama and Tetrigona binghami, in Kuantan, Pahang. They have found 35 to 38 metabolites in Heterotrigona itama honey and 50 metabolites in Tetrigona binghami honey. Find out more on their study here:
Title: LC-MS/MS-QTOF dataset of compounds detected in kelulut honey of the stingless bees, Heterotrigona itama and Tetrigona binghami from Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
1. Che Muhammad Khairul Hisyam Ismail
2. Nicholas M. H. Khong
3. Azmir Ahmad
4. Khairani Idah Mokhtar
5. Widya Lestari
6. Basma Ezzat Mustafa Alahmad
7. Azzmer Azzar Abdul Hamid
8. Mohd Rizduan Mohd Abd Razak
9. Azlini Ismail
August 2023
A group of Malaysian researchers have found 3 miRNAs that potentially served as early detection of colorectal cancer. Find out more here:
Title: A Panel of Three MicroRNA Signatures as a Potential Biomarker for CRC Screening Based on Stages and Functional Prediction Using Bioinformatic Analysis
1. Syarah Syamimi Mohamed
2. Azmir Ahmad
3. Nurul Syakima Ab Mutalib
4. Tengku Ahmad Damitri Al-Astani Tengku Din
5. Md Salzihan Md Salleh
6. Andee Dzulkarnaen Zakaria
7. Zaidi Zakaria
July 2023
The paper elaborates on the use of herbs as a complementary and alternative therapy in recovery and clinical outcomes among people with COVID-19 by using systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression methods. The study showed that improvement of patient outcome i.e. patient’s recovery rate, reduced death compared to the control group. Herbal medicine has potential as adjuvant therapy in the management of COVID-19. Find out more here:
Title: The Efficacy of Herbs as Complementary and Alternative Therapy in Recovery and Clinical Outcome Among People with COVID-19: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
1. Maria Komariah
2. Shakira Amirah
3. Sidik Maulana
4. Muhammad Fahd Abdurrahman
5. Kusman Ibrahim
6. Hesti Platini
7. Juan Alessandro Jeremis Maruli Nura Lele
8. Kelvin Kohar
9. Laili Rahayuwati
10. Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi Firdaus
Komariah, M., Amirah, S., Maulana, S., Abdurrahman, M. F., Ibrahim, K., Platini, H., Lele, J. A. J. M. N., Kohar, K., Rahayuwati, L., & Firdaus, M. K. Z. H. (2023). The Efficacy of Herbs as Complementary and Alternative Therapy in Recovery and Clinical Outcome Among People with COVID-19: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. Therapeutics and clinical risk management, 19, 611–627. https://doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S405507
July 2023
Separating mothers from their infants, especially in the context of being diagnosed with a pandemic disease, can cause significant suffering and the associated physiologic stress could worsen the mother’s disease course. Says our IIUM researchers. Find out more here:
Title: Breastfeeding during COVID-19: a qualitative synthesis
1. Noor Asiah Abd Hamid
2. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
3. Nurjasmine Aida Jamani
July 2023
Our researchers have found that the fear of complications, self-determination and knowledge of nutrition are the main drivers for patients with urinary stones to change their dietary style postdiagnosis. Find out more here:
Title: Stone diet and dietary change: understanding determinants for dietary change behavior in patients following urinary stones
1. Suhana Muhamad
2. Siti Noorkhairina Sowtali
3. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
4. Islah Munjih Ab Rashid
5. Nor Azwani Mohd Shukri
June 2023
The team aimed to explore the roles parents assume in processes regarding their children’s participation in communication exchanges and decision making in a paediatric oncology unit in Malaysia. Find out more about their study here:
Title: Understanding Parental Role in Children’s Participation in Decision Making during Hospitalisation: An Ethnographic Study in Malaysia
1. Lee Siew Pie
2. Elaine Haycock-Stuart
3. Ashikin Atan
4. Nur Ainsyafinaz Shamsuddin
June 2023
Attending webinar had improved the nurses’ knowledge on risk factors of breast cancer. Our research team led by Dr Khairina suggested this finding in their 6-months pre-post study. Read their paper here:
Title: Knowledge, Awareness, and Breast Self-Examination Practice Among Nurses in Sultan Ahmad Shah medical Centre: A Follow-Up Months Study
1.Siti Noorkhairina Sowtali
2.Fadhlin Farhanah Mohamed Faizal
April 2023
Our researchers have investigated the influence of risk perception on individual and community behaviors during previous outbreaks, highlighting factors that shape people’s perceptions of risk. Their paper can be found here:
Title: Preparedness for the Future Pandemic: Understanding the Impacts of Risk Perception in Public Health Emergencies
1. Khin Thandar Aung
2. Rafiza Abdul Razak
3. Nor Nazrina Mohd Nazry