scholarly journals “Use Positive Reframing, Not Behavioural Disengagement” Coping Strategy for Caregivers of Palliative Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (17) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Noor Melissa Nor Hadi ◽  
Fazlina Ahmad ◽  
Mohamad Rodi Isa ◽  
Salmi Razali
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Validated Questionnaires ◽  
Positive Reframing ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Caregivers of palliative cancer patients (CPCP) who are depressed put both the patients and them at risk for serious physical and psychological complications. This study investigated the prevalence of depression and its contributing factors among the CPCP in Malaysia using the diagnostic tool and validated questionnaires. About 6% of CPCPs was diagnosed to have a major depressive disorder (MDD). Coping by ‘behavioural disengagement’ increased the odds for MDD while using ‘positive reframing’ was protective for MDD. The CPCP should be trained with beneficial types of coping strategy to help them reduce the burden of caregiving and to ensure optimum mental health status. Keywords: Caregivers, Cancer, Palliative, Depression, Positive reframing, Disengagement. eISSN: 2514-7528 © 2020 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by- nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment- Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v5i17.372

scholarly journals Coping Strategy and Depression among Caregivers of Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Noor Melissa Nor Hadi ◽  
Fazlina Ahmad ◽  
Mohamad Rodi Isa ◽  
Salmi Razali
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Positive Reframing ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Pro Forma ◽  
Open Access Article

Major depressive disorder (MDD) put caregivers of palliative cancer patients (CPCP) and the patients at risk for various physical and psychological complications. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MDD and its contributing factors among CPCP. The diagnosis of MDD was determined using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Inventory. Pro forma and validated questionnaires were used to assess sociodemography, caregiving and patient factors, coping strategy, and social support. About 6% of CPCP had MDD. Predictors for MDD were coping by behavioural disengagement and positive reframing. These coping strategies are crucial for CPCP to have optimum mental health status.   Keywords: Caregiver, Cancer, Palliative, Depression, Coping Strategy.   eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.   DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.2334

scholarly journals Quality Of Life of Cancer Patients in Malaysia: A literature review

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Husna Ahmad Ainuddin ◽  
Mohd Suleiman Murad ◽  
Akehsan Dahlan ◽  
Syamsul Anwar Sultan Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Health Related ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Measuring quality of life provides information helpful for cancer patients. However, facts about the quality of life and its associated factors among cancer patients in Malaysia are inconclusive. The aim of this review of literature is to evaluate the quality of life of cancer patients and its associated factors. Based on this review of the literature, it identified 19 studies. Associated factors effecting quality of life of cancer patients include socio-demographic, health related, psychological issues. In conclusion, there is a need for further research to focus on developing effective interventions to enhance the patients' quality of life.Keywords: quality of life, cancereISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v3i11.129

scholarly journals Stakeholder’s Perception of Industrialized Building System (IBS) Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Izatul laili Jabar ◽  
Faridah Ismail ◽  
Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Great Effort ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Expected Outcome ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
Open Access Article

The Malaysian Government has put a great effort in promoting the usage of industrialized building system (IBS) in the construction industry. However, the implementation is still far from the expected outcome. Even many advantages have been offered by IBS implementation; the stakeholders still hold many negative perceptions towards its applicability. These perceptions are one of the contributing factors to the poor adoption of IBS components in the construction industry. This research studies the perception of major stakeholders in the IBS construction project and suggestions have been put forward to overcome the situation.Keywords: Perspective, Stakeholders, IBS Adoption, IBS issueseISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

scholarly journals Common Psychological Disorder among Patients with Retroviral Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (18) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Nor Hidayah Jaris ◽  
Suresh Kumar Chidambaram ◽  
Semran Kaur ◽  
Salmi Razali
Keyword(s):  
Support System ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Psychological Disorder ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Common Psychological Disorder ◽  
Open Access Article

Major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) increases further morbidity and mortality of patients with retroviral disease (RVD). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and the contributing factors of MDD and GAD. The symptoms were screened using the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS), MDD and GAD was diagnosed with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). 27(12.9%) patients had MDD and 28(13.0%) had GAD. The contributing factors include illicit drug use in the past, social support system, and CD4 count. Interventions for RVD patients should include counselling for those abusing drugs, increasing support system and adherence to treatment. Keywords: Retroviral Disease, Anxiety, Depression, Support system eISSN 2514-7528 © 2021 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA CE-Bs by E-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians / Africans / Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v6i18.380

scholarly journals Human Behaviour and Resilience Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Nor Malyana Samsuddin ◽  
Roshana Takim ◽  
Abdul Hadi Nawawi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Group Approach ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Hospitals themselves vulnerable to numerous types of disasters and can get damaged risking the lives of human being. To a certain extent, despite hard resilience (structural and non-structural), human behavior is one of the contributing factors affecting the hospital’s capability in achieving disaster resilience. Hence, the objectives of the paper are twofold: to explore human weaknesses; and to investigate strategies for achieving disaster resilience for existing public hospitals. Qualitative research techniques employed in the form of focus group approach. The findings revealed that six human weaknesses and five strategies have been asserted by the respondents as of utmost critical.2398-4295 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Disaster Resilience; Hard and soft Resilience; Hospital; Human Behaviour

scholarly journals Usage of Cosmetic Remover and Dry Eye Symptoms

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 213-218
Author(s):  
Fatin Nur Najwa Norazman ◽  
Nurul Aqilah Anuar
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ocular Discomfort ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

Eye cosmetics are the contributing factors of dry eye, yet the effectiveness of cosmetic remover usage to reduce this problem is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the effect of regular use of cosmetic remover on dry eye symptoms. An online questionnaire consisting of 23 questions regarding dry eye symptoms and the frequency of cosmetic removal usage was distributed. Eighty-five female respondents answered the questionnaire, with the majority (74.1%) reported used more than three types of cosmetic remover products. There was no significant difference in dry eye symptoms between regular and light cosmetic remover users (p=0.83). Keywords: cosmetic ; dry eye ; ocular discomfort eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2493.

scholarly journals Opinion of Young People on the Crises of Emerging Adulthood: Premarital Sex, Ex-nuptial Pregnancy and Infant Abandonment

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI4) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Salmi Razali ◽  
Suzanna Daud ◽  
Bahiyah Abdullah ◽  
Farnaza Ariffin
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Young People ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Premarital Sex ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Premarital sex, ex-nuptial pregnancy and infant abandonment are increasing problems. This study aimed to explore the opinion of youngsters on the contributing factors of this triad. A focus group discussion was conducted among 59 consented youngsters who were clustered into six groups. Standard prompts were given, discussions were audiotaped, transcribed and thematically analysed. Main themes emerged as the contributing factors include adjustment with the transition in life, conflict in relationships and lacking internal defences. Understanding these factors within the social development of youngsters is essential to equip them in making an informed decision on their sexuality and crises in life. Keywords: ex-nuptial pregnancy, infant abandonment, premarital sex, youngsters eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2896

Financial Interdependence among Malay Older People in the Community: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Ahmad Shahir Abdul Mutalib ◽  
Akehsan Haji Dahlan ◽  
Ajau Danis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Financial Assistance ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This study explores the practice of financial interdependence among Malay older people who live in the community in Malaysia. Eleven Malay older people participated in this qualitative study by an in-depth interview. The data was analyzed using six stages of the interpretative phenomenological analysis. Two main themes emerged from the interview transcripts are issues regarding living expenses and financial assistance. Financial interdependence is one of the most effective ways for the Malay older people in the community in Malaysia to adapt their retired status, to achieve maximum life satisfaction and productivity thereby improving their overall quality of life.Keywords: Financial interdependence, Older people, Quality of life, Interpretative phenomenological analysisISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Environment Approach on Optimizing Tourism Facilities at Tourism Village in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurlisa Ginting ◽  
Satria Halim
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Dynamic Movement ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Open Access Article

Tourism is a sector that always has a dynamic movement which will benefit the local community. Lumban Suhi-suhi is a tourist village famous for its ulos on Samosir Island that has become one of the tourist attraction. Due to the limitations of facilities arrangement make it becomes less of the attraction itself. Therefore, the environment-based mechanism becomes one of the concepts that will be applied to improve the tourist facilities in which could increase tourists in that area. The researcher uses a qualitative method in the form of direct observation and interview and analyzing data with related theory.Keywords: Tourism Village; Facilities; Sustainable Tourism; EnvironmenteISSN: 2398-4287© 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1617

Determinants of Recycling Behaviour in Tioman Island

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Saripah Abdul Latif ◽  
Mohd Shukri Omar
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Broad Agreement ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The rapid increase in solid waste is a major environmental problem and recycling is argued to be a better solution to the problem. However, there is a broad agreement that there is a gap between the increasing awareness for recycling and the recycling behaviour among the consumers. The aim of this study is to investigate the recycling behaviour among 62 residents of Tioman Island. A structured questionnaire that included 33 items is used to obtain the data. The findings show a significant relationship between recycling behaviour and collectivism; a positive, weak relationship with recycling attitudes; and a negative relationship with materialism. Keywords: recycling behaviour; recycling attitudes; materialism and collectivism. eISSN 2514-7528 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK . This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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