scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF PUZZLES BASED INTERVENE FOR ADOLESCENTS TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE ON DEPRESSION MANAGEMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-161
Author(s):  
Neni W Selamat ◽  
Jagathisswary G. ◽  
Anderson A.E. ◽  
Norshafarina S.K. ◽  
Muhammad Afiq Z. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Mental Health Issue ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Depression Education

Informative puzzles can provide knowledge to the adolescents effectively as it was current trend nowadays.  According to World Health Organization (WHO), globally it was found that 300 million people of all ages were suffering from depression. Their knowledge about its causes was inaccurate, lacking of understanding about depression and its healing makes this mental health issue remain unnoticed and untreated where they do not seek for any treatment. Therefore, introducing depression education through jigsaw puzzles gain more benefits together enhanced the knowledge and attitude level towards depression. This was a development study focusing on formulating and developing puzzle as an interventional approach to improve knowledge and attitude level on depression. Feasibility and acceptability of the puzzles has face validity by respondents and content validity by experts. The r=.81 which was high consider having high validity. Eight modules of puzzles developed named as (Knowledge, Depression Adolescents [KDA]-Puzzle) which consisted of Module 1 Sign and symptoms, Module 2 Types of depression, Module 3 Causes of depression, Module 4 Risk factors, Module 5 (Pharmacotherapy & medication) Medical treatment A, Module 6 Medical treatment B, Module 7 Alternative treatment and Module 8 Prevention of depression. Respondents and experts commented the puzzles really beneficial for the adolescents to learn and gain knowledge about depression. KDA-Puzzles gained positive feedback from the assessment. Newly develop KDA-Puzzles were feasible and acceptable among adolescents. This puzzles can be alternative game while staying at home during Movement Control Order (MCO) due to pandemic COVID 19, and create awareness towards depression. 

scholarly journals THE REDUCTION OF GREEN HOUSE GASES EGRESSIONS DUE TO COVID-19 AND THE ASCENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Infectious Agent ◽  
World Health ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
To Come ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Legal Guidelines ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

The current global pandemic COVID-19 definitely left a relatively large forceful consequence on humanity's mortality rate and economical records present-day. As reported or stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), the infectious agent gives rise to extreme danger to the wellbeing of a certain prone to death group (elderly people specifically). Nonetheless, there are several dissensions deem to be the cause of the pathogen and its host. The virus has forced most countries to take action by using strict curfew legal guidelines and terminated most operations in industrial and entertainment centres. The objective of this detailed critical inspection is to exhibit the inherent capacity for coming into being effective consequences of the virus towards ecology together with extending inexhaustible free power source technology. Malaysia took measures against COVID-19 by carrying out Movement Control Order (MCO) earlier in March 2020. The enforcement having to do with the MCO implicates a decrease in the contamination percentage, specifically pollution of the atmosphere. The greenhouse gas (GHG) egression, which was once 8 Mt CO2 eq. dated 2020 beginning out of January until March, made less in amount or degree to less than 1 Mt CO2 eq. in April at the same time as May. This decrease in greenhouse gas emissions along with toxic gas permitted an increase of rays of the sun to come through photovoltaic panels, thus improving the infinite free energy technology in Malaysia.

scholarly journals COVID-19: Are Malaysians embracing or suffering the new normality?

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinyadarshini Johnson ◽  
Stanley Eng Chee Ren ◽  
Hema Darshinee Johnson ◽  
Vengadesh Letchumanan
Keyword(s):  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Domino Effect ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Health Organization

The COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably rendered a paradigm shift in peoples’ day-to-day normality. The pandemic has precipitated various reaction and responses from people across the globe especially with the enforcement of preventive measures initiated by their respective government forces. The movement control order (MCO) was one of the drastic measures taken in Malaysia adhering to the guideline released by World Health Organization (WHO) and has been made effective since 18th of March 2020. The execution of MCO in a developing setting like Malaysia certainly impacts its peopleon several fronts, especially those from low-socioeconomic background. It creates a domino effect from an economical to psychological aspects at both societal and individual levels. Subsequently, a conditional MCO (CMCO) has been introduced during midway through Phase 4 of MCO with eased restrictions, particularly considering economic downturn. CMCO is followed by recovery MCO (RMCO) phase. In this article, we aim to share some insights while highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 with an emphasize on the psychosocial aspect, particularly during MCO phases, which has thus imposed a newnormality on Malaysians.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude on Health Practices of University Students and Staffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 367
Author(s):  
Zeti Azreen Ahmad ◽  
Kamaruzzaman Abdul Manan
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Internal Stakeholders

A novel coronavirus; COVID-19 is posing a great threat to mankind worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the deadly pathogen as a pandemic in view of its alarming spread. Literature affirms that universities have a higher potential to be centres of a pandemic outbreak. The infectious disease could easily transmit from one person to many others within a university vicinity, thus creating a cluster if not properly contained. The Malaysian government has imposed the movement control order (MCO) to flatten the curve of infection. All economic sectors were closed during the MCO period. This study was conducted to explore the knowledge, attitude and health practices towards COVID-19 among internal stakeholders of a public university in Malaysia. An online survey was carried out on the first week of MCO. A total of 340 respondentsD comprised of students and staffs took part in the survey. The regression analysis found knowledge and attitude were significant predictors for adopting appropriate health practices among the internal stakeholders during the new coronavirus outbreak. This present study extends the existing literature on health crisis focusing on internal stakeholders of an institute of higher learning particularly during an early phase of MCO in Malaysia.

scholarly journals The Effect of Movement Control Order for Various Population Mobility Phases during COVID-19 in Malaysia

COVID ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 590-601
Author(s):  
Kamesh Rajendran ◽  
Nadhar Ahmad ◽  
Sarbhan Singh ◽  
Lai-Chee Heng ◽  
Rohaida Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Population Mobility ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Mobility Data ◽  
Percentage Difference ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Health Organization

Background: COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on 11 March 2020. From the beginning of the pandemic, there was no effective pharmaceutical intervention to halt or hold up the spread of this novel disease. Therefore, most countries, including Malaysia, resorted to break the chain of transmission by restricting population mobility through the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). We aim to determine the population mobility trend across the various phases of the MCO during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia by studying the confirmed COVID-19 cases with the Google mobility data. Methodology: The average mobility percentage changes in Retail and Recreation, Grocery and Pharmacy, Parks, Transit Stations, and Workplaces were the components studied in relation to the various MCO phases and daily COVID-19 confirmed cases. The percentage difference was calculated by subtracting the average percentage changes for each MCO phases from the pre-MCO level. Additionally, the percentage difference was also calculated for inter-MCO phases as well. Results: The average mobility percentage changes reduced most drastically during the MCO phases across all the mobility components as compared to the other phases. The average mobility percentage changes in comparison to the pre-MCO levels across Retail and Recreation, Grocery and Pharmacy, Parks, Transit Stations, and Workplaces was −45.8%, −10.6%, −27.7%, −60%, and −34.3%, respectively. In addition, the average mobility percentage changes increased the most during CMCO as compared to MCO. Discussions: Malaysia implemented multiple measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic since January 2020, culminating in the execution of the MCO. Though doubts on the effectiveness of the MCO were raised at the early stage of its implementation as mass movements persisted, strict enforcement and improved awareness of the impacts of COVID-19 brought significant improvement in compliance, which has been deemed the main reason behind the decrease in new COVID-19 cases since mid-April of 2020. Conclusion: Based on the downtrends of new and active COVID-19 cases, it can be concluded that the MCO has been effective, provided that compliance to the MCO is maintained. This study could serve to a certain degree to governments and policy makers as a tool to consider the relaxation of the lockdown conditions.

scholarly journals Langkah Pencegahan Pandemik Covid 19 Melalui Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan:Satu Maslahah

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-98
Author(s):  
Irwan Mohd Subri
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
World Health ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
New Type ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Malaysian Government

A new type of Coronavirus known as COVID-19 has invaded the world, including Malaysia. According to the World Health Organization (as of March 31, 2020), COVID-19 has caused the deaths of 36,405 victims. This article attempts to discuss the Movement Control Order that has been enforced by the Malaysian government to curb the COVID-19 epidemic. This article uses the method of document analysis with reference to several books, journals, websites and Youtube. The findings of the study found that the Movement Control Order complies with the maslahah or benefits according to Shariah of Islam in order to protect the health and lives of the public from COVID-19 in Malaysia. Abstrak Sejenis Coronavirus baharu yang dikenali sebagai COVID-19 telah menyerang dunia termasuk di Malaysia. Menurut Pertubuhan Kesihatan dunia (setakat 31 Mac 2020), COVID-19 telah menyebabkan kematian sebanyak 36,405 mangsa. Artikel ini cuba membincangkan mengenai Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan yang telah dikuatkuasakan oleh kerajaan Malaysia bagi membendung wabak COVID-19. Artikel ini menggunakan metode analisis dokumen dengan merujuk kepada beberapa buku, jurnal, laman web dan Youtube. Dapatan kajian mendapati bahawa Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan menepati maslahah atau kebaikan yang dianjurkan oleh Syariat Islam demi menjaga kesihatan dan nyawa masyarakat awam daripada COVID-19 di Malaysia.

scholarly journals Trends in tuberculosis incidence rates in the Region of Sousse (Tunisia) from 1992 to 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Sahli ◽  
M Mellouli ◽  
M Limam ◽  
M El Ghardallou ◽  
A Mtiraoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Current Trend ◽  
National Level ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
World Health ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Tuberculosis Control ◽  
Tuberculosis Incidence ◽  
Significant Downward Trend ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Introduction In 1993, the World Health Organization declared that tuberculosis is a public health emergency of global concern. All efforts were made in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to reduce the burden of Tuberculosis. The MDG framework built into national priorities and development strategies has, in fact, strengthened epidemiological surveillance and the use of reliable data to make decisions based on objective data. These data are essential for planning, managing the activities of the National Tuberculosis program, monitoring and ongoing evaluation of its performance. In this context, we conducted this study to trace the trend of Tuberculosis incidence rate recorded in the Sousse Region between 1992 and 2016. Methods This is a longitudinal study of the registered data of tuberculosis cases in Sousse between 1992 and 2016. For the trend analysis the software JOINPOINT version 4.5.0.1 was used. This software offers the closest possible regression model of the different points and gives an annual percentage change (APC) with a 95% confidence interval. Results The highest TB incidence rates was recorded in 1993 (85.66 cases per 100 000 inhabitants). Between 1992 and 1997, there was a significant downward trend of TB incidence (APC = -23.2; 95% CI [-28.8, 1]). Between 1997 and 2004 the trend was stable. Between 2004 and 2016, there was a significant upward trend (APC = 8.3; 95% CI: [4.3, 12.4]). Conclusions At the national level, between 1992 and 2002, tuberculosis experienced a fall in incidence rates, as a result of an improvement in the socio-economic level and the organization of tuberculosis control. Since 2004, the trend has been rising. Increased tuberculosis control is advocated to end tuberculosis by 2030 in line with sustainable development goals. Key messages After a significant decrease, the tuberculosis incidence has increased significantly since 2004. The tuberculosis prevention efforts should be intensified to reverse the current trend.

scholarly journals Correlation between knowledge of HIV, attitudes and perceptions of HIV and a willingness to test for HIV at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emeka E. Orisakwe ◽  
Andrew J. Ross ◽  
Peter O. Ocholla
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
World Health ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hiv Counselling And Testing ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Belief Model

Background: With millions of South Africans infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and less than 10% of the population aware of their HIV status, HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is the first step in any attempt to reduce the number of new infections. For those who test negative, HCT personalises the risks and reinforces preventative messages whilst for those who are positive, it is the gateway to accessing counselling and care. The Health Belief Model postulates that knowledge and attitude influence behaviour. The aim of this study was to determine whether knowledge of HIV and the attitude of patients referred for HCT correlated with a willingness to test for HIV.Methods: One hundred and seventy two patients referred for HCT were randomly selected over a three month period. Data were collected by a research assistant using the modified standardised World Health Organization (WHO)–Global AIDS Project (GAP) questionnaire.Results: Ninety per cent of the participants demonstrated sound knowledge of HIV, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HCT. Despite the 90% of the participants with sound knowledge only 71.5% of the participants tested for HIV. There was no statistically significant difference in knowledge between those who tested and those who did not test for HIV. Twenty five per cent of those who refused to test stated that they had already made up their mind not to test for HIV before the counselling session.Conclusions: Despite excellent knowledge of HIV, a significant number of patients referred for HCT do not test for HIV.

Quality of Life: Policy Concept and Reality

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-182
Author(s):  
TAKU YAMAMOTO
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Subjective Quality ◽  
World Health ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis study examines the process by which the concept of quality of life has been increasing in importance as the key to ASEAN's socio-cultural integration. This study also focuses on the current trend that emphasizes subjective quality of life and clarifies that ASEAN has been moving toward including this perspective. Then, it analyzes the subjective quality of life of people in ASEAN in terms of self-assessment and the multidimensional World Health Organization Quality of Life metric by using data from the ASEAN Barometer 2009.

scholarly journals Psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease: gender differences and 22-year dynamics among the population of Siberia (WHO MONICA-Psychosocial Program, HAPIEE)

2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
V V Gafarov ◽  
I V Gagulin ◽  
A V Gafarova ◽  
D O Panov ◽  
E A Krymov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
World Health ◽  
Open Population ◽  
The Family ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The City

Aim. To determine the gender differentiation and dynamics for 22 years of psychosocial factors (PSF) of the risk of cardiovascular disease among the population aged 25-64 years in Russia / Siberia (Novosibirsk). Materials and methods. Representative samples of the population of the city of Novosibirsk under the program of the World Health Organization “MONICA-MOPSY” in 1994-1995 were examined. III screening (men - 657, women - 870, 25-64 years old); IV screening project HAPIEE in 2003-2005 (men - 576, women - 1074, 45-64 years old) and V screening in 2013-2016. (men - 427, women - 548, 25-44 years old). We used Spielberger tests, MONICA-MOPSY tests, the Breckman - Sim test, the “Knowledge and attitude to your health” questionnaire. Results. In an open population of 25-64 years old, high levels of anxiety (T), depression (D), life exhaustion (LM), and hostility (B) were higher in women than in men. In the group of 55-64 years over 10 years, women have increased personality T, decreased D and LM. Over 22 years, in the group of 25-34 years, men and women decreased T and MI, but D and B increased, while women decreased T, LM and B and D. grew. Low and high close contact indices were higher among men. A low index of social ties prevailed in men, and a high index in women. High levels of stress in the family were more common in women, and at work - in men. For 10 years, the level of stress in the family and at work in men has decreased. Sleep disorders in the population in all age groups were more often in women. Conclusion. It was found that women have significantly higher PSF than men, with the exception of stress at work. The decrease in PSF in women and men in the dynamics

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude Relationship on Clean and Healthy Lifestyle Towards The Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission in RW.03 Ciganjur Village South Jakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Milla Evelianti Saputri ◽  
Toto Suharyanto ◽  
Dhea Khumaera
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Health Organization

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originating from Wuhan, China began to emerge in December 2019. Until now, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, and Indonesia has been one of the countries that affected by this virus since March 2020. Based on World Health Organization data on October 20, 2020, corona has spread in 215 countries and has infected 40.4 million people. And based on data from the Indonesian Task Force for Covid-19, the victims who have been infected have reached 369,000 people. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between knowledge and attitudes about Clean and Healthy Behavior towards the prevention of COVID-19 in RW.03 Ciganjur Sub-District. The sample in this study amounted to 97 respondents in RW.03 Ciganjur Sub-District. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling and the data were analyzed using Chi-Square. The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge about clean and healthy behaviors against the prevention of COVID-19 transmission, indicated by a p value of 0.000 (p

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