Identity construction is inevitable no matter where we are. This book draws on how youth construct their identity at different situation, places and time. Thus, the content of the book is applicable to any youth, parents, teachers or academics. The core of the book revolves around how lesson studies are used to exemplify how these youngsters ‘wan

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

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

Body weight perception differs according to how the individual describe their body figure. Some may underestimate their weight while the other may overestimate it. Wrong body weight perception may lead to various complications. Those who underestimate their body weight may end up with complications such as obesity and obesity related morbidity. Mea

“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

Pernahkah anda mendengar tentang penyakit kayap atau mengenali seseorang yang pernah menghidapi kayap? Sebilangan besar masyarakat pernah mendengar atau masih dimomokkan dengan mitos bahawa kayap yang bertemu boleh membawa maut! Apakah itu kayap? Kayap yang lebih dikenali dalam bahasa perubatan sebagai herpes zoster adalah disebabkan reaktivasi vir

* 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.7 ASIA PACIFIC PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH CONFERENCE 27 - 29 JUNE 2019 BAYVIEW HOTEL,

Objective: This study aimed to survey the knowledge, awareness, and perception of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan campus students towards tuberculosis (TB) disease. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried in six faculties (Kulliyyah) in IIUM Kuantan campus using an adopted self-administered questionnaire. Data were co

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