Introduction: Studies on adolescents ageing out of shelter homes in Malaysia were scarce. This research aimed to explore the phenomenological experiences of the teenagers in their preparation to transition out from the shelter home upon reaching the age of 18 years towards the independent living phase. Method: This qualitative research employed a p

Background: Menopause signifies the beginning of a non-reproductive phase from the reproductive period. Menopausal experiences and symptoms vary across the cultures and countries. It is very imperative to understand how menopause both enriches and challenges women’s lives. Objectives: This study explored the experience of menopause among women re

INTRODUCTION: There is an increasing trend of premarital sexual experience and teenage pregnancies in Malaysia, coupled with a paucity of data regarding sexual practices amongst adolescents. Current available sexual knowledge scales that were reviewed were found unsuitable to be applied to the Malaysian population, due to a multitude of factors suc

Oral biofilms are comprised of extracellular polysaccharides and polymicrobial microorganisms. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of synbiotic Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon) with Streptococcus salivarius K12 (K12) on polymicrobial biofilm formation of Candida albicans with the hypothesis that polymicrobial biofilm biomass of

Program Imunisasi Kebangsaan telah diperkenalkan sejak tahun 1956 lagi. Sejak itu, program ini berjaya menurunkan kadar kejadian penyakit cegahan vaksin seperti difteria, batuk kering, polio dan batuk kokol. Keberkesanan program imunisasi ini telah menyebabkan aktiviti pemberian vaksinasi cacar air dapat diberhentikan pada tahun 1980 berikutan pemb

Introduction: Childbirth is one of the recognized risk factors for female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Despite high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction worldwide, there is very limited data concerning sexual dysfunction in postpartum women. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of FSD and its subtypes among postpartum women in primar

Microfinance is an important tool in promoting financial inclusion, which has attracted global attention. More countries are offering microfinance with the support of the government, specialized organizations, and financial institutions. Microfinance is regarded as a means to promote inclusive growth. Therefore, this study analyzes the issues, chal

The Shariah-Compliant healthcare system is an urgent demand for Muslim consumers. It guarantees the pipeline of Shariah-Compliant and Halalan Tayyiban chain from farm to hospital bedside. Therefore, this study focuses on the concept and framework of Muslim-friendly hospital services in Malaysia pertaining to Shariah Compliance. This study conducts

Background: Oral disease in association of pregnancy outcome has been long researched. Most pregnant women perceived that oral disease in pregnancy are expected and considered to be normal. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of pregnant women and their practices towards oral disease. Methods: 296 pregnant mothers were recruited fr

“Oh no, it’s positive! How did this happen? Am I not still nursing my baby?” Aina thought to herself while holding the pregnancy test kit. She is worried as her first baby is only 4 months old. This scenario may have been or may be experienced by mothers who are still nursing their babies. Surely a lot of assumptions will be running through t