scholarly journals Effects of Knowledge on Second-hand Smoke on Support for Tobacco Free Policy among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (18) ◽  
pp. 19-33
Author(s):  
Siti Munira Yasin ◽  
Mohamad Ikhsan Selamat ◽  
Aishah Zubillah ◽  
Nurhuda Ismail
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Program Knowledge ◽  
Open Access Article

This study aims to identify support for smoke-free policies among university students.  A cross-sectional study was conducted among 406 students from three main campuses of a university in 2018. A standardized questionnaire was administered on sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, and habits towards tobacco use and tobacco influence. There was a significant association between knowledge on secondhand smoke (SHS) and the types of tobacco-free policies, support for smoke-free cars, smoke-free homes, and a peer support tobacco-free program. Knowledge of secondhand smoke, third-hand smoke, and tobacco-free policies increased support for tobacco-free campuses. Keywords: Tobacco-free campus, Second-hand smoker, students 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.v6i18.381

scholarly journals Tobacco-Free Policy Support among Students in University Campuses

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 119-126
Author(s):  
Siti Munira Yasin ◽  
Aisyah Zubillah ◽  
Mohamad Ikhsan Selamat ◽  
Nurhuda Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Campus Policy ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

The purpose of this study was to determine support for various tobacco-free policies among students in public universities. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 406 students from three main campuses of a university in July 2018. Three hundred ninety-two students responded from three campuses in Selangor. There was a significant association between knowledge of secondhand smoke (SHS) and the types of tobacco-free policies.  Students who perceived knowing the dangers of SHS also supported smoke-free cars and campus policy. In conclusion, knowledge of secondhand smoke, third-hand smoke, and tobacco-free policies should be enhanced. Keywords:  Tobacco-free campus, Second-hand smoker, students. 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.v5i14.2246

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Smoking Behaviour among University Students in Syria

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqar Al-Kubaisy ◽  
Nik Nairan Abdullah ◽  
Hisham Al-Nuaimy ◽  
Ghayth Halawany ◽  
Shaheen Kurdy
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoking Behaviour ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Cross-sectional study was conducted on 774 students from a Syrian University using questionnaire to estimate the prevalence of smoking among University students and to identify factors related to smoking. Smoking prevalence was 20.75%. Mean age (years) of smokers (25 ± 2.2) was significantly older than non-smokers (21 ± 1.8). Smoking prevalence among males was 26.1%, significantly higher than among females (9.5%). Female students consumed significantly higher number of cigarettes /day ( 21 ± 5) than the male (9 ± 2). Smoking was significantly higher (27.8%) among students living away from their families than (16.2%) those living with families. Keywords: smoking, risk factors, youth © 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.

scholarly journals Burnout and Coping Skills amongst Medical Officers: A study in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Nur Faizah Ali ◽  
Nor Jannah Nasution Raduan ◽  
Zaliha Ismail ◽  
Salmi Razali
Keyword(s):  
Coping Skills ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Open Access Article

Burnout among doctors is hazardous, leading to stress which results in poor decision making and exposure to medical errors.  This study aims to improve the knowledge gap of the issues of burnout and coping skills among medical officers. This study is a cross-sectional study involving 250 medical officers, using universal sampling. Of the total 250 participants, 63 (25.2%) were burnout. The presence of burnout was significantly associated with dysfunctional coping skills (t=-4.96; p <0.001).  Burnout is prevalent among medical officers. It is vital to take actions that can promote good mental health in the form of coping skills and resilience training.Keywords: burnout; coping skills; doctors; medicaleISSN: 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.v4i12.1940   

scholarly journals Coping Skills and Burnout among Medical Officers in a Malaysian Tertiary Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Nur Faizah Ali ◽  
Nor Jannah Nasution Raduan ◽  
Zaliha Ismail ◽  
Salmi Razali
Keyword(s):  
Coping Skills ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Open Access Article

Burnout among doctors is hazardous, leading to stress which results in poor decision making and exposure to medical errors. This study aims to improve the knowledge gap of the issues of burnout and coping skills among medical officers. This study is a cross-sectional study involving 250 medical officers using universal sampling. Of the total 250 participants, 63 (25.2%) were burnout. The presence of burnout was significantly associated with dysfunctional coping skills (t=-4.96; p <0.001).  Burnout is prevalent among medical officers. It is vital to take actions that can promote good mental health in the form of coping skills and resilience training.Keywords: burnout; coping skills; doctors; medicaleISSN 2514-751X © 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/aje-bs.v5i15.357

scholarly journals Psychological Impact And Social Support Received During COVID-19 Among Nursing Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noraini Hashim ◽  
Nurul Laili Nor Ismail ◽  
Umi Namirah Anuar ◽  
Suryanto Suryanto
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Open Access Article

Uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak serves an impact on mental health mainly among university students.  This research seeks to identify the psychological impact and social support received among nursing students in UiTM Puncak Alam during COVID-19. A cross-sectional study used DASS-21 and the Impact on Social and Family Support questionnaire among 114 nursing students. Students' anxiety (2.10 ± 1.20) was higher, followed by depression (1.50 ± 0.73). Participants reported receiving substantial social support, especially from family members (1.30±0.46). In conclusion, half of the participants showed the psychological impact; however, there was an increase in social support during the COVID-19 outbreak. Keywords: psychological impact; social support; nursing students; COVID-19 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 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/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.v6i18.3060

scholarly journals Psychological Appraisal of UiTM Dental Undergraduates in Clinical Years

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 128-138
Author(s):  
Noor Aziella Mohd Nayan ◽  
Ahmad Zamir Che Daud ◽  
Tengku Intan Baizura Tengku Jamaluddin ◽  
Siti Salwa Talib
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Main Factor

This cross sectional study investigated the occurrence of depression, anxiety and stress, and identified the possible stress factors among 127 clinical dental undergraduates from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sungai Buloh, Malaysia. Overall, the scores of DASS-21 shows majority of dental undergraduates have no depression, anxiety and stress. This study highlights the main factor affecting the dental undergraduates’ depression levels is the students’ educational environment. Future research on any correlation between depression levels and clinical performances is highly recommended for better understanding on this topic, and to provide better educational environment at dental institutes in Malaysia.Keywords: Dental Undergraduates; Clinical Years; Stressors; Stress.eISSN 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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v3i13.169

scholarly journals Postnatal confinement among Malay women: Comparing practices between two different generations

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Bahiyah Abdullah ◽  
Suzanna Daud ◽  
Mariam Mohamad ◽  
Akmal Z M Zahid
Keyword(s):  
Food Restriction ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Abstinence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Open Access Article

This study aimed to determine the difference in postnatal confinement practice between two different generations. It was an unmatched cross-sectional study involving 200 women. Women aged less than 50, and 50 years old or more, were grouped as younger and older generation, respectively. This study showed there were significant differences in postnatal confinement practice including the pattern of food restriction and some traditional postnatal care practices (less sexual abstinence, hot compression, herbal bath and avoiding social outing among women from younger generations). Clinically proven intervention should be recommended, and harmful practices should be discouraged to ensure a safe confinement practice.Keywords:  post-partum; puerperium; traditional; era eISSN: 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.v4i12.1911

scholarly journals Bullying among Nursing Students in UiTM Puncak Alam during Clinical Placement

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Noraini Hashim ◽  
Hazira Azyani Mohd Aziz ◽  
Muhamad Azam Afiq Amran ◽  
Zai Nurfatinni Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bullying Prevention ◽  
Horizontal Violence ◽  
Clinical Placement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Workplace violence among healthcare workers is a well-known issue internationally. This research seeks to identify UiTM nursing students’ experience of bullying during clinical placement. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the questionnaire, Student Experience of Bullying during Clinical Placement (SEBDCP), among 182 nursing students. The finding showed that 25.3% of students were bullied, 37.9% were unsure about it, and the rest never been bullied. Also, the violence mainly came from patients (58.2%). For future suggestions, organisations should emphasise knowledge regarding bullying and develop bullying prevention strategies to minimise the adverse effect of the consequences of bullying on nursing student’s psychological. Keywords: workplace violence; horizontal violence; bullying; nursing 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.v5i15.2465.

scholarly journals Behavioural Pattern of Mobile Phone Usage while Driving among Educated Young Adults in Klang Valley

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Khairil Anuar Md. Isa ◽  
Mohamad Ghazali Masuri ◽  
Alia Azmi ◽  
Nor Azimah Abd. Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage ◽  
Open Access Article

Students who drive and using mobile phones become a common sight these days. This causes lack of coordination contributing patterns of mobile phone usage while driving among educated young adults. A cross sectional study was conducted among students in Klang Valley whom participated voluntarily. The study found 66.6% of participants used mobile phone while driving and male driver were found to have used phones more often while driving on urban road. Results from this study provide information for policy makers in designing.; Keywords: Mobile phone usage behaviour, driving, young adult.; 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.;  

Physical Activity among Older Persons in Elderly Institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 239-244
Author(s):  
Akehsan Dahlan ◽  
Muhammad Azwan Azri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Cognitive Function ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Function Group ◽  
Open Access Article

Engagement in physical activity is an essential part of an older person. However, there is inconclusive evidence about the level of participation in physical activity among older persons in institutions in Malaysia. In this cross-sectional study, 331 older persons who live in elderly institutions participated in this study. The results indicated that the majority of older persons in institutions have low participation in physical activity. The normal cognitive function group has a higher level of participation in physical activity compared to older persons with mild neurocognitive disorder and Dementia. Physical functioning and mental health predict participation in physical activity.  Keywords: Physical activity, older person, institutions, cognitive functions eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby 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.v5iSI3.2550

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