scholarly journals Preparedness and Attributes of COVID-19 among Malaysian Public during the Movement Control Order

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Sharifah Najwa Syed Mohamad ◽  
Sharifah Fairuz Syed Mohamad ◽  
Shahrina Ismail ◽  
Fathima Begum Syed Mohideen ◽  
Fatin Ahza Rosli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
The Government ◽  
Control Order

The emergence of COVID-19 has affected people worldwide from all angles, from the aspects of health, wealth, emotional and also human interactions. This study aimed to look at the attributes such as positive behaviour, awareness, preparedness and relationships among Malaysians during the implementation of movement control order (MCO), and the predictors of preparedness in facing the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted online involving 317 respondents above the age of 18 years old. A self-administered questionnaire was developed in both Malay and English languages to assess the level of positive behaviour, awareness, preparedness and relationships, as well as their main source of information retrieval regarding COVID-19. Overall, the measured attributes in this study showed the highest level in behaviour (84.2%), followed by awareness (73.5%), preparedness (62.5%) and relationships (60.6%). Multiple regression on preparedness revealed that all variables (behaviour, awareness, and relationships) are significant (p<0.05), while gender is not. The top two sources of information the respondents refer to during the MCO are social and broadcast media. This marks the influence of social and broadcast media in an Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. Despite having good awareness and positive behaviour, the MCO may also have caused relationship issues as well as lower preparation levels in facing a deadly pandemic. It is suggested that future research to look into whether this would have any association with the mental health of Malaysians facing the pandemic. By understanding the attributes related to the MCO during the COVID-19 pandemic, it would help the government in the implementation of policies and procedures in any future pandemic.

scholarly journals Stress Level among UiTM Puncak Alam Students during the Movement Control Order

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Wan Nur Amirah Ibrahim Ibrahim ◽  
Nur Adilah Mohamad Rosdi
Keyword(s):  
Stress Level ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Keywords Stress

Stress is a common mental issue among students during the COVID-19 outbreak. This study aimed to determine and to compare the stress level among health sciences and non-health sciences students during the Movement Control Order. Cross-sectional study design was used, and the Perceived Stress Scale questionnaire was distributed for this study. The majority of 145 students (81.4%) had a moderate stress level, and there was no significant difference in the mean of the stress level between the health sciences and non-health sciences students(p>0.05). This research provides preliminary insight into the stress level among students and the need for further actions.     Keywords: Stress; students; movement control order 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.v5i15.2498.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness, Attitude and Preventive Behaviour on the Transmission of the Pandemic Novel Coronavirus Among Malaysians

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-118
Author(s):  
Norsa’adah Bachok ◽  
Anis Kausar Ghazali ◽  
Rohayu Hami
Keyword(s):  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Preventive Behaviour ◽  
Good Score ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: Restricted movement and preventive actions have been introduced to break the chain of transmission of a new coronavirus. This study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge, awareness, attitude and preventive behaviour regarding the transmission of the COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Malaysians aged 20 years old and over, who had accessed the internet and used the WhatsApp application. The sampling method was a convenient snowball from 14 Malaysian states. This study was conducted online using questionnaires during the Movement Control Order due to the pandemic. Results: Approximately 40.0%, 46.1% and 47.4% of 1,290 participants had a score above the median (good score) for preventive behaviour, attitude and knowledge, respectively. Age was significantly associated with poor knowledge (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.98; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.97, 0.99; P = 0.026). Males (AOR 1.35; 95% CI: 1.05, 1.74; P = 0.021), Malays (AOR 1.41; 95% CI: 1.01, 1.98; P = 0.043) and Chinese (AOR 2.19; 95% CI: 1.17, 4.13; P = 0.015) were the associated factors for poor attitude. Chinese ethnicity was significantly associated with poor preventive behaviour (AOR 2.80; 95% CI: 1.39, 5.61; P = 0.004). Conclusion: The level of knowledge, attitude and practices were high except for a few questions. The young, males and Malay and Chinese individuals need health education.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice among Malaysian in facing COVID-19 During the Implementation of Movement Control Order

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah ◽  
mahazan muhammad ◽  
Abdul Hadi Sulaiman ◽  
Siti Rahah Harun
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Herd Immunity ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Real Picture

Abstract Background: The rapid acceleration in the number of hospitalizations and deaths of COVID-19 has attracted global attention and caused worldwide fear. In mid-March 2020, Malaysia has recorded the highest COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia. As an immediate response, the Malaysian government has imposed Movement Control Order (MCO) to break the chain of infection and slow down the pandemic widespread. By mid-May 2020, R naught in Malaysia is at 0.3 as compared to 3.55 in mid-March 2020. Understanding the public’s knowledge, awareness, and reaction toward COVID-19 during the outbreak in the general population is paramount to give a real picture of the public’s responses in curbing the COVID-19 widespread. This study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of social distancing among Malaysians during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: This cross-sectional study presents results from 3211 respondents by answering questionnaires through an online survey from 24 - 26 March 2020, one week after MCO was imposed. Responses were summarized using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test (χ²) statistic ware used to test whether the data from two or more groups of categories are associated with social distance practice.Results: Almost half of the respondents have an excellent level of knowledge (47.6%) and a positive attitude (47.4%) towards the COVID-19. Interestingly, more than half of the respondents (67.5%) performed good social distancing practice, while 30% exercised strict social distancing practice. A chi-square test shows that there is a significant association between knowledge and social distancing practice and no significant association between attitudes and social distancing practice. Conclusions: There is no COVID-19 vaccine nor herd immunity obtained yet, therefore the social distancing practice is the effective mechanism adopted to reduce the COVID-19 widespread, and Malaysia has proven it.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and Maternal Psychological Wellbeing During the Malaysian Movement Control Order: A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Kalok ◽  
Syarifah Aminah Syed Anwar Aly ◽  
Rahana Abdul Rahman ◽  
Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy ◽  
Shalisah Sharip
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Maternal Anxiety ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Expectant Mothers ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Maternal Wellbeing

Background: COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in nationwide lockdown as a disease control measure. Potential harm to self and baby due to COVID-19 infection as well as uncertainties about delivery are among contributors to maternal anxiety. We aimed to assess the prevalence of psychological distress among pregnant women during the Malaysian Movement Control Order (MCO).Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2020 in a teaching hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A self-administered electronic questionnaire was distributed which included the following; (1) Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS 21), (2) Short Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS), (3) MCO effect questionnaire, and (4) newly designed COVID-19 pregnancy-related anxiety. Chi-square test and logistic regression were performed to determine significant associations whilst mean scores comparison were conducted through Mann-Whitney-U-test.Results: Four hundred and fifteen women were included in the final analysis. The prevalence of psychological distress among our cohort was 14.7%; with a two-fold increase of risk among the non-Malays (AOR 1.98, 95% CI 1.00–3.89) whilst a greater number of social support showed a protective effect (AOR 0.51, 95%CI 0.28–0.92). Malay ethnicity (p &lt; 0.001) alongside greater household income (p = 0.014) were positive predictors of a higher sense of maternal wellbeing. Multiparous women and those of higher economic status experienced the more negative effect of the MCO. Around 88% of our women reported a higher level of COVID-19 pregnancy-related anxiety. Younger (p = 0.017) and first-time mothers (p = 0.039) were more likely to be anxious. Although adequate maternal knowledge on COVID-19 was associated with a greater sense of maternal wellbeing (p = 0.028), it was also linked to a higher level of COVID-19 related anxiety (AOR 3.54, 95% 1.29–9.70).Conclusion: There was a relatively low prevalence of psychological distress among expectant mothers in Malaysia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expectant mothers should receive accurate and reliable information on the effect of COVID-19 on pregnancy to relieve some maternal anxiety. Maternal health screening is important to identify individuals who would benefit from extra support and mental health intervention, especially in prolonged lockdown.

Psychological Impact on Parents of University Students During COVID-19 Movement Control Order (MCO)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-156
Author(s):  
Juslina Omar ◽  
Azreen Friddy ◽  
Anne Tasha Serun ◽  
Hemma B. Rayandran ◽  
Julie Reeni Remash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Distress Scale ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The Malaysian Government has announced the Movement Control Order (MCO) starting 18th March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. This study attempts to assess the level of psychological distress among parents of university students stranded on campus and out campus during MCO; and to identify the stressors causing psychological distress among parents. It is a cross sectional study using an online self-administered questionnaire done at a public university in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Psychological distress was determined by using Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale (K10). The study has shown significant associations between parents’ psychological distress with three stressors which consist of worrying about their child’s food supply, child’s future, and child’s mental health.

People’s access to information and the practice of COVID-19 prevention during the first lockdown period in Hanoi in april, 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 99-109
Author(s):  
Thi Thu Ha Nguyen ◽  
◽  
Bich Huong Bui ◽  
Bich Diep Pham
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antiseptic Solution ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
The Government

Objectives: To describe people's access to information and the practice of COVID-19 pandemic prevention during the first lockdown in the period from 7thto 30th April. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 319 subjects through a convenient sampling procedure. Online self-administered questionnaires through social networks including Facebook, Zalo, etc were used. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data using mean, frequency and percentage. Results: The most popular information channels which people in urban and rural areas regularly accessed for COVID-19 related information were television and radio (55.6% and 72.7% respectively). The sources of information that the highest percentage of people accessed was the Government's /Ministry of Health’s SMS, followed by social media. People were most interested in searching for information about "Evolution of the epidemic COVID-19" and the least interested in the information about "Prevention according to folk beliefs and methods”. Proactive prevention practices were well implemented during the first lockdown such as "Wear a mask properly" with 99.1%, followed by "Minimize going to the street except in necessary cases" (98.8%) and "Stop non-urgent activities, work from home when needed" with 98.8%. The proportion of people who practiced "Clean the surface of objects with an antiseptic solution" was the lowest at 87.5%. Conclusion: Mass media and the Government information source are regular users to access information by respondents. Therefore, the information channel and source should be taken into account for health education in general and Covid -19 prevention in particular. Keywords: COVID-19, information, prevention.

scholarly journals Assessment of burnout among emergency medicine healthcare workers in a teaching hospital in Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 102490792198949
Author(s):  
Mohd Idzwan Zakaria ◽  
Ruzaina Remeli ◽  
Mohd Fitri Ahmad Shahamir ◽  
Mohd Hafyzuddin Md Yusuf ◽  
Mohammad Aizuddin Azizah Ariffin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Worker ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Medical Officer ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control Order

Introduction: Burnout is a syndrome occurring from an overwhelming workplace stress. The study was done at a large teaching hospital identified as a COVID-19 treating hospital. During COVID-19 pandemic, the country was in Movement Control Order since 18 March 2020 to contain the spread of the virus, and thus, it has increased the job workload and responsibility. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of burnout among emergency healthcare worker in this hospital and to identify the factors contributed to the burnout. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire among emergency healthcare worker from 8 May 2020 to 15 May 2020 during the Conditional Movement Control Order. The questionnaire was adapted from Michelle Post, Public Welfare, Vol. 39, No. 1, 1981, American Public Welfare Association and distributed via Google Forms. It consisted of 28 questions and was rated based on a five-point Likert-type scale. The questions were then summed up to determine the burnout levels. Results: There were 216 respondents with 65.7% were nurses, 17.1% were doctors, and the rest were assistant medical officer. 51.3% of the respondents had burnout with 61.2% of nurses, 35.1% of doctors, and 29.6% of assistant medical officer. There was weak correlation ( r = 0.148) with the years of experience working in emergency department and the level of burnout ( p = 0.03). Among the burnout features were fatigue with 52.2% and frequent physical illness and feel unappreciated with 48.6% and 45.9%, respectively. The job-related issues which predisposed to burnout were demand coping with an angry public with 70.2%, job overload 63.9%, lack clear guideline or rapid program changes 54%, and pay too little 53.1%. Conclusion: Emergency healthcare worker has a high rate of burnout especially among the nurses. The factors leading to burnout were frequent exposure to angry public, job overload, lack of clear guidelines, and perception of underpaid.

scholarly journals Depression level and coping responses toward the movement control order and its impact on quality of life in the Malaysian community during the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Yee ◽  
Nur ‘Aqilah Mohd Hodori ◽  
Yu-Zhen Tung ◽  
Po-Lin Ooi ◽  
Saiful Adni B. Abdul Latif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coping Responses ◽  
Depression Level ◽  
Control Order ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Background Coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease prompting extreme containment measures, including lockdown, travel restrictions, social distancing, and stringent personal hygiene. This study investigates the depression level and coping responses toward the lockdown, referred as the movement control order (MCO) during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia and its impact on quality of life. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2020. The outcomes were assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale–21, Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory, and World Health Organisation Quality of Life–BREF Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) in both English and validated Malay versions. Results Mild-to-severe depression was found in 28.2% (n = 149) of the 528 respondents. Respondents with mild-to-severe depression were significantly younger (33.09 ± 10.08 versus 36.79 ± 12.47 years), without partner (71.8% versus 45.6%), lived in the red zone (85.9% versus 71.0%), and had lower household income as defined in the category of B40 (51.7% versus 39.3%) compared to those without depression (all p < 0.01). The avoidant coping score was significantly higher (25.43 ± 5.69 versus 20.78 ± 5.65), while the religious coping score was significantly lower (5.10 ± 2.07 versus 5.94 ± 2.11) among those with mild-to-severe depression compared to those without depression (both p < 0.001). Respondents with mild-to-severe depression also had significantly lower mean score in each domain of WHOQOL-BREF compare to those without depression [(physical health, 13.63 ± 2.66 versus 16.20 ± 2.11), (psychological, 12.5 ± 2.79 versus 16.10 ± 2.14), (social relationships, 12.17 ± 3.49 versus 15.28 ± 2.93), environment (14.50 ± 2.39 versus 16.21 ± 2.14), all p < 0.001] after controlling for age, marital status, zone, household income, and coping scores. Conclusion COVID-19 lockdown had adverse mental health effects. Our study highlighted that approximately one in three individual experienced mild-to-severe depression during the nationwide MCO. The varied impact of the pandemic on mental health could be due to different population characteristics and coping strategies used. Identifying those at higher risk to develop depression during MCO for COVID-19 pandemic could help mental healthcare service providers to plan services for those susceptible, thereby mitigating the pandemic’s effect on quality of life.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 prevention among Malaysian adults during the period of Movement Control Order (MCO): An online cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1458-1468
Author(s):  
Nadeeya ‘Ayn Umaisara Mohamad Nor ◽  
Hana Maizuliana Solehan ◽  
Nurul Azmawati Mohamed ◽  
Zatul Iffah Abu Hasan ◽  
Nur Syazana Umar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Movement Control ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Malaysian government started the Movement Control Order (MCO) on 18th March 2020, as one of the initiatives to prevent the more massive outbreak of COVID-19. Recent statistics showed a rapid rise in the numbers of positive COVID-19 patients. However, the statistics on COVID-19 patients being discharged showed that the higher authority was very committed in managing COVID-19 crisis. This online study was conducted among 1,543 Malaysian adults using a validated questionnaire to explore more findings on the Malaysian’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) level towards COVID-19 prevention during the MCO period. Descriptive study and binary logistic regression were performed using SPSS version 22. This study showed that the majority of respondents have good KAP level regarding COVID-19 prevention. WhatsApp and Telegram were the primary sources of information used by the respondents. Education level was the main predictor for knowledge (OR: 2.083, CI: 1.605-2.702), attitude (OR:1.854, Ci; 1.42-2.42) and practice (OR: 1.745, CI; 1.326-2.096) regarding COVID-19 prevention (p<0.001). Knowledge (OR; 1.636, CI: 1.302-2.054) and practice (OR;2.328, CI: 1.858-2.916) were predictors of attitude regarding COVID-19 prevention (p<0.001). In conclusion, total adherence to the Movement Control Order (MCO) along with public health interventions focusing on behavioral change may play vital roles in breaking the chain of infection. 

scholarly journals Mental Health Status of University Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Post–Movement Lockdown Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9155
Author(s):  
Luke Sy-Cherng Woon ◽  
Hatta Sidi ◽  
Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar ◽  
Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government ◽  
Control Order

This study investigated the prevalence and severity of depression, anxiety, and stress and determined the association between various factors, social support, and depression, anxiety, and stress among university healthcare workers in Malaysia after the government lifted the movement control order (MCO) put in place to curb the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This online, cross-sectional survey recruited 399 participants from two university hospitals, and they were administered a self-reported questionnaire on demographic, personal, and clinical characteristics, as well as COVID-19-related stressors and coping. In addition, they completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) to measure perceived social support, as well as the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) to assess depression, anxiety, and stress. We found that the prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were 21.8%, 31.6%, and 29.1%, respectively. Participants with moderate to extremely severe depression, anxiety, and stress made up 13.3%, 25.8%, and 8.1% of the sample, respectively. Being single or divorced, fear of frequent exposure to COVID-19 patients, agreeing that the area of living had a high prevalence of COVID-19 cases, uncertainty regarding the prevalence of COVID-19 cases in the area of living, and a history of pre-existing psychiatric illnesses were associated with higher odds of depression, anxiety, and stress. Conversely, having more than three children and greater perceived friend support were associated with lower odds of depression, anxiety, and stress. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress remained elevated even after the MCO was lifted.

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