Introduction: Dust is one of the chemical substances that cause occupational disease, especially among stone crafters. Its deposition for a long period can lead to various health problems, hence, there is a need for early detection. Therefore, this study aims to assess the occurrence of lung function disorder in headstone and stone mortar crafters. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used and the sample population consists of all headstone and stone mortar crafters in Allakuang Village, Sidrap Regency, Indonesia. They were selected using a purposive sampling method, and 33 out of 148 people met the criteria. Subsequently, their lung function was measured once using spirometry as well as FVC and FEV1 parameters. The data obtained were then analyzed using Chi-Square. Results: 18 of 33 respondents with lung function disorders. They had a long tenure, a normal working time, bad exercise habits, as well as a normal and overweight nutritional status based on their BMI category. The statistical test results showed that tenure, working time, and exercise habits had an effect on the disease condition with p=0.000. Meanwhile, other factors, such as age and nutritional status had no effect with p-values of 0.981 and 0.14, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the results, the majority of headstone and stone mortar crafters have lung function disorders, and the influential factors include tenure, working time, and exercise habits.
{"title":"Study of Lung Function Disorders of Headstone and Stone Mortar Crafters and Factors That Affect Them","authors":"Rizky Maharja, Helmy Gani, Riadnin Maharja, Muhammad Azrul Syamsul, Ade Wira, Lisrianti Latief, Arni Juliani, M.Anas, Sri Novianti Bahar, PhD Rizky Maharja","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.28","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Dust is one of the chemical substances that cause occupational disease, especially among stone crafters. Its deposition for a long period can lead to various health problems, hence, there is a need for early detection. Therefore, this study aims to assess the occurrence of lung function disorder in headstone and stone mortar crafters. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used and the sample population consists of all headstone and stone mortar crafters in Allakuang Village, Sidrap Regency, Indonesia. They were selected using a purposive sampling method, and 33 out of 148 people met the criteria. Subsequently, their lung function was measured once using spirometry as well as FVC and FEV1 parameters. The data obtained were then analyzed using Chi-Square. Results: 18 of 33 respondents with lung function disorders. They had a long tenure, a normal working time, bad exercise habits, as well as a normal and overweight nutritional status based on their BMI category. The statistical test results showed that tenure, working time, and exercise habits had an effect on the disease condition with p=0.000. Meanwhile, other factors, such as age and nutritional status had no effect with p-values of 0.981 and 0.14, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the results, the majority of headstone and stone mortar crafters have lung function disorders, and the influential factors include tenure, working time, and exercise habits.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"25 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: This research was conducted to extend the theoretical construct of positive orientation (PO) to psychiatric outpatients. This research also examined the effect of PO on alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression among psychiatric outpatients. Methods: This cross-sectional survey recruited 301 psychiatric outpatients online. As these respondents have a short attention span, short measures were used to measure PO-related variables (life satisfaction, optimism, self-esteem) and indicators of psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and stress). These outpatients are at the legal age to provide consent for themselves (M = 30.12, SD= 8.11). The majority of them have been identified as male (80.07%). Similarly, the ethnic distribution was unequal, with the majority of these outpatients identified as Malay (85.05%), followed by those who were identified as Chinese (7.31%), Indian (4.32%), and from other ethnic groups (3.32%). Results: Generalized structured component analysis (GSCA) supported that satisfaction with life, optimism, and self-esteem reflect the construct of PO. Furthermore, PO predicted depression, anxiety, and depression negatively. Conclusion: It is possible to replicate the construct of PO with psychiatric outpatients using single item measures for life satisfaction, optimism, and self-esteem. PO is beneficial to psychiatric outpatients as it reduces the severity of depression, anxiety, and stress.
简介本研究旨在将积极取向（PO）的理论构建扩展至精神病门诊患者。本研究还探讨了积极取向对缓解精神病门诊患者的压力、焦虑和抑郁的影响。研究方法这项横断面调查在网上招募了 301 名精神科门诊患者。由于这些受访者的注意力集中时间较短，因此采用了简短的测量方法来测量 PO 相关变量（生活满意度、乐观、自尊）和心理困扰指标（抑郁、焦虑和压力）。这些门诊患者均已达到可自我同意的法定年龄（M=30.12，SD=8.11）。他们中的大多数被确认为男性（80.07%）。同样，族裔分布也不均衡，大多数门诊患者被确认为马来人（85.05%），其次是华人（7.31%）、印度人（4.32%）和其他族裔群体（3.32%）。结果广义结构成分分析（GSCA）证实，生活满意度、乐观和自尊反映了 PO 的结构。此外，PO 对抑郁、焦虑和沮丧有负面预测作用。结论通过对生活满意度、乐观和自尊的单项测量，可以在精神病门诊患者中复制 "PO "结构。PO对精神病门诊患者有益，因为它能减轻抑郁、焦虑和压力的严重程度。
{"title":"Positive Orientation and Psychological Distress: An Examination with Psychiatric Outpatients","authors":"Soon Li Lee","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.26","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: This research was conducted to extend the theoretical construct of positive orientation (PO) to psychiatric outpatients. This research also examined the effect of PO on alleviating stress, anxiety, and depression among psychiatric outpatients. Methods: This cross-sectional survey recruited 301 psychiatric outpatients online. As these respondents have a short attention span, short measures were used to measure PO-related variables (life satisfaction, optimism, self-esteem) and indicators of psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and stress). These outpatients are at the legal age to provide consent for themselves (M = 30.12, SD= 8.11). The majority of them have been identified as male (80.07%). Similarly, the ethnic distribution was unequal, with the majority of these outpatients identified as Malay (85.05%), followed by those who were identified as Chinese (7.31%), Indian (4.32%), and from other ethnic groups (3.32%). Results: Generalized structured component analysis (GSCA) supported that satisfaction with life, optimism, and self-esteem reflect the construct of PO. Furthermore, PO predicted depression, anxiety, and depression negatively. Conclusion: It is possible to replicate the construct of PO with psychiatric outpatients using single item measures for life satisfaction, optimism, and self-esteem. PO is beneficial to psychiatric outpatients as it reduces the severity of depression, anxiety, and stress.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139279158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the distribution of demographic characteristics and the prevalence of hearing loss among workers. Methods: The study sample consisted of 160 participants, and various demographic variables were examined. Data regarding age, gender, work experience, work hours, work nature, and work type were collected and analyzed. The degrees of hearing loss in the bilateral, left, and right ears were assessed, and the prevalence of hearing loss among different work types was examined. Audiograms were utilized to assess the degrees of hearing loss. The limitations of this study include a small sample size, and the cross-sectional design preventing causal relationships. Results: The majority of participants were male, and the age distribution showed a higher representation in the 30-49 years age range. The degrees of hearing loss were predominantly intermediate in the bilateral, left, and right ears. Military personnel had the highest prevalence of hearing loss, followed by builders, drivers, carpenters, and bakers. The logistic regression analysis indicated limited predictive power for age, diabetes mellitus (DM), years in the job, and years in the current job. However, the absence of formal training emerged as a significant factor associated with an increased likelihood of potential hearing loss. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of considering demographic characteristics and occupational factors in assessing the prevalence of hearing loss among workers. The results emphasize the need for occupational training programs and increased awareness of hearing protection measures in the workplace to mitigate the risk of hearing loss.
{"title":"Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the City of Mosul: A Cross-sectional Study","authors":"Saif Nofan, Radhwan H Ibrahim","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.33","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the distribution of demographic characteristics and the prevalence of hearing loss among workers. Methods: The study sample consisted of 160 participants, and various demographic variables were examined. Data regarding age, gender, work experience, work hours, work nature, and work type were collected and analyzed. The degrees of hearing loss in the bilateral, left, and right ears were assessed, and the prevalence of hearing loss among different work types was examined. Audiograms were utilized to assess the degrees of hearing loss. The limitations of this study include a small sample size, and the cross-sectional design preventing causal relationships. Results: The majority of participants were male, and the age distribution showed a higher representation in the 30-49 years age range. The degrees of hearing loss were predominantly intermediate in the bilateral, left, and right ears. Military personnel had the highest prevalence of hearing loss, followed by builders, drivers, carpenters, and bakers. The logistic regression analysis indicated limited predictive power for age, diabetes mellitus (DM), years in the job, and years in the current job. However, the absence of formal training emerged as a significant factor associated with an increased likelihood of potential hearing loss. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of considering demographic characteristics and occupational factors in assessing the prevalence of hearing loss among workers. The results emphasize the need for occupational training programs and increased awareness of hearing protection measures in the workplace to mitigate the risk of hearing loss.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"54 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nor Safura Mohd Noor, Nur Kamilah Mohd Fauzy, S. Harith, W. R. Wan taib, Rosliza Yahaya, Almira Sitasari, Furaida Khasanah
Introduction: COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus spreading rapidly over the globe, and the older population has had a larger impact as the fatality rate increases with age. This pandemic caused them to reduce their physical activity (PA). COVID-19 also resulted in food supply disruption and led to unhealthy dietary changes, which are usually associated with weight gain and affecting the body mass index (BMI). PA and BMI can influence the quality of life (QoL) of the older people. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between PA, BMI, and QoL amongst the older people in Malaysia during COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst community-dwelling older people from all states in Malaysia. An online survey consisting of self-reported anthropometry, Global Physical Activity Questionnaire- Malay version (GPAQ-M) and Short Form-36 Health (SF-36) Survey were collected. Statistical analysis chi-square test was used to identify the association between BMI, PA, and QoL. Results: This study included data from 180 individuals with a median age of 64.0 ± 9.8 years. The results showed that participants aged 60-69 years were significantly associated with better QoL, meanwhile, those who practice low PA levels were significantly associated with poor QoL. Conclusion: The findings revealed that age and PA were associated with QoL. Thus, the healthcare profession must emphasise regular PA to accomplish a better QoL amongst older people in the future.
导言：COVID-19 是一种由新型冠状病毒引起的疾病，在全球范围内迅速蔓延，对老年人群的影响较大，因为死亡率随着年龄的增长而增加。这次大流行导致他们减少了体育活动（PA）。COVID-19 还造成食品供应中断，导致不健康的饮食变化，这通常与体重增加和影响体重指数（BMI）有关。PA 和 BMI 会影响老年人的生活质量（QoL）。因此，本研究旨在确定 COVID-19 期间马来西亚老年人的 PA、BMI 和 QoL 之间的关系。研究方法对马来西亚各州居住在社区的老年人进行了横断面研究。在线调查包括自我报告的人体测量、全球体力活动问卷-马来语版（GPAQ-M）和健康简表-36（SF-36）调查。统计分析采用卡方检验来确定体重指数、体力活动和 QoL 之间的关系。结果本研究收集了 180 名参与者的数据，中位年龄为 64.0 ± 9.8 岁。结果表明，年龄在 60-69 岁之间的参与者的 QoL 明显较好，而进行低水平 PA 的参与者的 QoL 明显较差。结论研究结果表明，年龄和 PA 与 QoL 有关。因此，医护人员必须强调定期进行体力活动，以提高老年人的生活质量。
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Nur Imanina Abdullah Thaidi, Ahmad Badruddin Ghazali, Murni Halim
Introduction: Hyaluronic acid (HA) has a long history and is widely used in cosmetics, medicine, and dermatology. This molecule is still considered relatively new in the field of dentistry. This study aimed to assess the application of HA in dental implant treatment. Method: Search in the multiple indexed databases such as Pubmed, COCHRANE, and Scopus was conducted up until August 2022 using the keywords “hyaluronic acid”, “hyaluronan,” and “dental implant.” Results: The literature search identified 816 articles, and 17 were selected in this study. Three domains of use of HA in dental implant treatment were identified: surface modification of implant surface, treatment after insertion of a dental implant, and bone graft/membrane material. There are eight randomized control trials and nine non-randomized control trials included in this study. Only six studies showed statistically significant results with HA groups. Conclusion: Overall, there are positive findings on the application of HA in dental implant treatment, showing it can be used in dental implantology, with multiple categories of uses.
{"title":"Applications of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in Dental Implant Treatment: A Systematic Review","authors":"Nur Imanina Abdullah Thaidi, Ahmad Badruddin Ghazali, Murni Halim","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.37","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Hyaluronic acid (HA) has a long history and is widely used in cosmetics, medicine, and dermatology. This molecule is still considered relatively new in the field of dentistry. This study aimed to assess the application of HA in dental implant treatment. Method: Search in the multiple indexed databases such as Pubmed, COCHRANE, and Scopus was conducted up until August 2022 using the keywords “hyaluronic acid”, “hyaluronan,” and “dental implant.” Results: The literature search identified 816 articles, and 17 were selected in this study. Three domains of use of HA in dental implant treatment were identified: surface modification of implant surface, treatment after insertion of a dental implant, and bone graft/membrane material. There are eight randomized control trials and nine non-randomized control trials included in this study. Only six studies showed statistically significant results with HA groups. Conclusion: Overall, there are positive findings on the application of HA in dental implant treatment, showing it can be used in dental implantology, with multiple categories of uses.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"80 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: Poor nutritional status of female adolescents does not only have an impact on themselves but also have an impact on the next generation. Food intake and dietary quality are important to support nutritional status during adolescence. This study aims to determine the relationship between food intake and dietary quality with nutritional status of female adolescent in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia. Methods: This research was an observational study using a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were female adolescents aged 12-18 years with a total sample of 222 people. Data of food intake and dietary quality were measured using recall method, while nutritional status data were calculated using BMI for Age Z scores (BAZ). A linear regression model was used to predict the relationship of food intake and dietary quality to the nutritional status of female adolescents. Results: The average BAZ was 0.1±1.0, with an average dietary quality of 34.6±6.6%. The average energy intake was 1507.9±472.3 kcal, protein 32.4±11.0 g, carbohydrates 258.6±84.4 g, fat 44.9±19.9 g and fiber 3.88±2.7 g. Food intake (energy, protein, and fiber) and dietary quality were related to nutritional status (BAZ) in female adolescents (p<0.05). Conclusion: The balance of food intake and dietary quality is important to maintain the nutritional status of female adolescent properly. Nutritional interventions are needed to support female adolescent entering pregnancy with good nutritional status.
{"title":"Food Intake, Dietary Quality and Nutritional Status of Female Adolescent in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia","authors":"Lilik Hidayanti, Dian Saraswati, Siti Aisyah Iseu","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.13","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Poor nutritional status of female adolescents does not only have an impact on themselves but also have an impact on the next generation. Food intake and dietary quality are important to support nutritional status during adolescence. This study aims to determine the relationship between food intake and dietary quality with nutritional status of female adolescent in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia. Methods: This research was an observational study using a cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study were female adolescents aged 12-18 years with a total sample of 222 people. Data of food intake and dietary quality were measured using recall method, while nutritional status data were calculated using BMI for Age Z scores (BAZ). A linear regression model was used to predict the relationship of food intake and dietary quality to the nutritional status of female adolescents. Results: The average BAZ was 0.1±1.0, with an average dietary quality of 34.6±6.6%. The average energy intake was 1507.9±472.3 kcal, protein 32.4±11.0 g, carbohydrates 258.6±84.4 g, fat 44.9±19.9 g and fiber 3.88±2.7 g. Food intake (energy, protein, and fiber) and dietary quality were related to nutritional status (BAZ) in female adolescents (p<0.05). Conclusion: The balance of food intake and dietary quality is important to maintain the nutritional status of female adolescent properly. Nutritional interventions are needed to support female adolescent entering pregnancy with good nutritional status.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has limited social activities in public spaces because transmission originates from physical contact. The impact of activity limitations affects the nursing profession’s practice learning system. The blended learning model is used to achieve the learning process. This study aimed to identify the effect of blended learning on knowledge of competency tests for nursing students at the mental health nursing station. Methods: The study used a quantitative study approach with a quasi-experiment design. The number of respondents based on the calculation of the total sampling amounted to 77 people. It used research data collection with the pre and post-test procedures, which arranged the questions based on the style of competency tests. The data analysis used a parametric Paired T-test. Results: The results showed an effect of blended learning on knowledge of competency test questions for nursing students at the mental health nursing station with a p-value < 0.05. There is an increase in the average knowledge of nursing students before and after the blended learning process. Conclusion: This study provides recommendations for approaches related to methods and evaluation in blended learning in each subject taught at the professional stage.
导言：COVID-19 大流行限制了公共场所的社交活动，因为传播源于身体接触。活动受限影响了护理专业的实践学习系统。混合式学习模式被用来实现学习过程。本研究旨在明确混合式学习对心理健康护理站护生能力测试知识的影响。研究方法：本研究采用准实验设计的定量研究方法。根据抽样总数计算，受访者人数为 77 人。研究采用前测和后测程序收集数据，根据能力测试的风格安排问题。数据分析采用参数配对 T 检验。结果显示结果显示，混合式学习对心理健康护理站护生的能力测试题知识有影响，P 值小于 0.05。在混合式学习前后，护理专业学生的平均知识水平有所提高。结论本研究为专业阶段各学科教学中混合式学习的方法和评价提供了建议。
{"title":"Effectiveness of Blended Learning Competency Test among Nursing Profession Education","authors":"Eriyono Budi Wijoyo, Imas Yoyoh, Rizkiyani Istifada","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.34","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has limited social activities in public spaces because transmission originates from physical contact. The impact of activity limitations affects the nursing profession’s practice learning system. The blended learning model is used to achieve the learning process. This study aimed to identify the effect of blended learning on knowledge of competency tests for nursing students at the mental health nursing station. Methods: The study used a quantitative study approach with a quasi-experiment design. The number of respondents based on the calculation of the total sampling amounted to 77 people. It used research data collection with the pre and post-test procedures, which arranged the questions based on the style of competency tests. The data analysis used a parametric Paired T-test. Results: The results showed an effect of blended learning on knowledge of competency test questions for nursing students at the mental health nursing station with a p-value < 0.05. There is an increase in the average knowledge of nursing students before and after the blended learning process. Conclusion: This study provides recommendations for approaches related to methods and evaluation in blended learning in each subject taught at the professional stage.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chun Chian Ying, Teong Tsai Yuan, Chan Zhi Leng, Foong Le Hui, Mona Mohamed Ibrahim Abdalla, Brinnell A Caszo, Huma Shahzad
Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) that leads to a variety of negative consequences. The prevalence of LBP was found to be high worldwide. Individuals have been forced to remote studying or working conditions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, exposing them to the risk factors of LBP to a greater extent. This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 623 adults and aimed to assess LBP intensity and prevalence among adults in Malaysia before and during the COVID-19 lockdown and to identify the association between demographic, physical and psychological factors with LBP. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire composed of 36 questions regarding demographic characteristics, physical activities and psychological aspects was distributed to the public. Pearson’s Chi-square and Fisher Exact tests were performed using collected data to assess the association between LBP intensity and various risk factors. Results: The prevalence of LBP increased from 64.4% before the lockdown to 83.5% during the lockdown. LBP intensity significantly increased during the lockdown. Before lockdown, factors associated with LBP intensity included gender and stress level. While during the lockdown, age, gender, occupation, time spent on computer use, ergonomics as well as stress level affected the intensity of LBP. Conclusion: The present study showed that the COVID-19 lockdown has contributed to the increase in both the prevalence and intensity of LBP among Malaysians. The identified risk factors include age, gender, occupation, duration of sitting and computer use, adherence to ergonomic recommendations, and stress level.
{"title":"Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Lockdown on Back Pain Intensity, Prevalence and Associated Risk Factor Among Adults in Malaysia","authors":"Chun Chian Ying, Teong Tsai Yuan, Chan Zhi Leng, Foong Le Hui, Mona Mohamed Ibrahim Abdalla, Brinnell A Caszo, Huma Shahzad","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.3","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) that leads to a variety of negative consequences. The prevalence of LBP was found to be high worldwide. Individuals have been forced to remote studying or working conditions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, exposing them to the risk factors of LBP to a greater extent. This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 623 adults and aimed to assess LBP intensity and prevalence among adults in Malaysia before and during the COVID-19 lockdown and to identify the association between demographic, physical and psychological factors with LBP. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire composed of 36 questions regarding demographic characteristics, physical activities and psychological aspects was distributed to the public. Pearson’s Chi-square and Fisher Exact tests were performed using collected data to assess the association between LBP intensity and various risk factors. Results: The prevalence of LBP increased from 64.4% before the lockdown to 83.5% during the lockdown. LBP intensity significantly increased during the lockdown. Before lockdown, factors associated with LBP intensity included gender and stress level. While during the lockdown, age, gender, occupation, time spent on computer use, ergonomics as well as stress level affected the intensity of LBP. Conclusion: The present study showed that the COVID-19 lockdown has contributed to the increase in both the prevalence and intensity of LBP among Malaysians. The identified risk factors include age, gender, occupation, duration of sitting and computer use, adherence to ergonomic recommendations, and stress level.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah Aliah Amir Sarifudin, K. Chang, Hooi Yew Chong, Vanitha Kunalan, B. Khoo, A. F. L. Abdullah
Introduction: Fingermarks left at a crime scene can indicate the presence of an individual and his/her involvement in the crime. Fingermarks, usually invisible, can appear on any surface and may be contaminated by any exogenous substances, including drug substance. Recovery of fingermarks contaminated by drug substance is crucial to link an individual with the drug-related crimes. Hence, this study was aimed to investigate the recovery and visualisation of methamphetamine-contaminated fingermarks from various non-porous surface materials. Methods: In this study, fingermarks were deposited on 11 types of surface materials varied by the presence of methamphetamine contamination, immediacy of deposition, and their concentration levels. Each fingermark was then developed using white and black fingerprint powders, graded, and compared based on the different settings. Results: Application of fingerprint powder was good in developing fingermarks; however, its suitability depends on the nature of the surface materials. Black fingerprint powder produced better visualisation where the fingermarks on all the 11 surface materials tested in this study were successfully recovered compared to white fingerprint powders. Methamphetamine-contaminated fingermarks could still be recovered using the fingerprint powder dusting method, but the fingermark grade was reduced due to the presence of exogenous substance. Conclusion: To conclude, the recovery and visualisation of methamphetamine-contaminated fingermarks on non-porous surfaces were successfully carried out through the application of fingerprint powder. A more severe contamination might lead to lower fingermark grade showing lesser ridge details.
{"title":"Recovery and Visualisation of Methamphetamine-Contaminated Fingermarks from Non-Porous Surfaces","authors":"Sarah Aliah Amir Sarifudin, K. Chang, Hooi Yew Chong, Vanitha Kunalan, B. Khoo, A. F. L. Abdullah","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.24","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Fingermarks left at a crime scene can indicate the presence of an individual and his/her involvement in the crime. Fingermarks, usually invisible, can appear on any surface and may be contaminated by any exogenous substances, including drug substance. Recovery of fingermarks contaminated by drug substance is crucial to link an individual with the drug-related crimes. Hence, this study was aimed to investigate the recovery and visualisation of methamphetamine-contaminated fingermarks from various non-porous surface materials. Methods: In this study, fingermarks were deposited on 11 types of surface materials varied by the presence of methamphetamine contamination, immediacy of deposition, and their concentration levels. Each fingermark was then developed using white and black fingerprint powders, graded, and compared based on the different settings. Results: Application of fingerprint powder was good in developing fingermarks; however, its suitability depends on the nature of the surface materials. Black fingerprint powder produced better visualisation where the fingermarks on all the 11 surface materials tested in this study were successfully recovered compared to white fingerprint powders. Methamphetamine-contaminated fingermarks could still be recovered using the fingerprint powder dusting method, but the fingermark grade was reduced due to the presence of exogenous substance. Conclusion: To conclude, the recovery and visualisation of methamphetamine-contaminated fingermarks on non-porous surfaces were successfully carried out through the application of fingerprint powder. A more severe contamination might lead to lower fingermark grade showing lesser ridge details.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"19 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139279212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ketut Suarjana, K. Mulyawan, I. Artawan, Eka Putra, M. Duana, Putu Ayu, Swandewi Astuti
Introduction: Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest number of tobacco advertisements, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS) across the globe, which play a significant role in increasing smoking prevalence. Since 2019, Klungkung District has adopted a TAPS ban at point of sale (PoS). Accordingly, this study aims to evaluate compliance with the total TAPS ban at PoS in Klungkung and the factors associated. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Klungkung district from August to October 2021. The survey involved 200 samples of PoS and also the managers, which selected using stratified simple random sampling for registered PoS and a walking protocol for unregistered PoS. Data was collected through observation using a checklist and interview using a structured questionnaire by eight well-trained enumerators. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The study successfully observed 200 PoS and also interviewed 200 PoS managers. The result showed the compliance was 72.5%. Of 9 factors analyzed using regression analysis, it was found that factors associated with the compliance were knowledge and attitude PoS manager toward TAPS ban (OR=11.3; CI:1.233-103.414; p=0.008), perceived of socio-economic impact factor (OR=8.1; CI:3.584-18.400; p<0.01), and tobacco industry interference (OR=2.8; CI:1.441-5.594; p=0,003). Conclusions: Compliance with the TAPS ban at PoS remain sufficient, even though it has not reached the target. Factors mainly associated with the compliance were the attitude of PoS manager, and tobacco industry interference. Hence, socialization and enforcement should be improved and sustained.
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