Research Objective I. To Qualitatively Explore The Responses Given By Individuals When Encountering Someone Expressing An Intention To End Their Life. Ii. To Explore Utilization Of Direct Questions When Faced With Suicidal Disclosure, In The Malaysian Context. Iii. To Explore The Perceived Appropriate Approach In Engaging In Suicidal Conversation From The Malaysians’ Perspective. Iv. To Understand The Challenges The Public Face In Responding To Someone Expressing Suicidal Intention, Including An Exploration Of Barriers And Fear V. To Understand Public Awareness Of Available Resources For Help And Support When Encountering Suicidal Disclosure By Another Person In The Malaysian Context. Research Description This Is An Exploratory Qualitative Study Using Focus Group Discussion (FGD) To Further Explore The Topic Of Suicide Conversation. FGD Could Help To Provide In-depth Understanding Of Issue Related How This Topic Is Being Handled In Malaysia, Barriers And Challenges, And Ideas On How It Can Be Better Handled. Encountering Suicidal Disclosure Entails A Myriad Of Complex And Nuanced Experiences, Emotions, And Perspectives. Moreover, There Is A Notable Lack Of Empirical Data On This Subject, Especially From The Malaysian Perspective. Due To The Need For A Comprehensive Understanding And The Exploratory Nature Of The Research, A Qualitative Method Is Considered More Fitting Than A Quantitative Approach. This Study Will Be Conducted In Malaysia, From May 2024 Until Data Saturation Is Achieved. Several FGDs Will Be Conducted, Involving Individuals With An Experience Of Encountering People Who Have Expressed Suicidal Intentions. During The FGD, Their Experiences In Such Encounters Will Be Explored, Along With Their Perspectives On Asking Direct Questions And Discussing The Perceived Appropriate Approaches To Engage In Conversations About Suicidal Disclosure. FGDs Will Be Conducted By A Moderator, Guided By A Semi-structured Interview Guide.
A Cross-sectional Study To Evaluate The Lifestyle Factors Associated With Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Among Healthcare Workers In Tertiary Hospitals In Sarawak, Malaysia. A Questionnaire-based Survey Using The Simple Lifestyle Indicator Questionnaire (SLIQ) Was Administered To, And Anthropometric Measurements Were Collected From, 494 Healthcare Workers. This Study Was Already Published In The Malaysian Family Physician Journal. Reference: Kuan PX, Chan WK, Chua PF, Yeo J, Sapri FE, Bujang MA, Said A. Lifestyle Factors Associated With Cardiovascular Risk Among Healthcare Workers From The Tertiary Hospitals In Sarawak. Malays Fam Physician. 2020 Mar 18;15(1):15-22. PMID: 32284800; PMCID: PMC7136671.
The National Health And Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022: Maternal & Child Health Was The Second MCH Survey That Provide Necessary Evidence Based Policymaking. This Survey Used Two-stage Stratified Random Sampling Design Encompassing All States And Federal Territories In Malaysia. The Objective Included To Assess The Health Of Women Reproductive Age In Relation To Antenatal Care, Intrapartum Care, Postnatal Care, Contraception, Miscarriage And Intimate Partner Violence. Besides, The Survey Also Aim To Assess Health Status Of Children Under 5 Years Old In Relation To Vaccination Coverage, Nutritional Status, Child Development, Child Morbidities, Discipline And Oral Health.