1.Diet as a Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer: A Literature Review
International Journal of Public Health Research 2019;9(1):1051-1058
Introduction Prostate cancer is indeed a raising health problem in the world. As our life
expectancy improves, the prevalence of prostate cancer may also increase. Diet
is believed to be one of the common major risk factors contributing to the
development of prostate cancer.
Objective This review aims to i) understand the effect of dietary habit towards risk of
developing prostate cancer, ii) to summarize the published articles on risk of
developing prostate cancer and iii) to provide information in designing the
optimal diet for primary and secondary prostate cancer prevention.
Methods A search was conducted to review published studies on prostate cancer and
diet through PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar and Science Direct.
Results High intake of red meat, processed meat and dairy products were commonly
linked to the prostate cancer while consumption of antioxidants and certain
vitamins may give protective mechanism towards prostate cancer.
Conclusions Diet of low carbohydrates, n-3 PUFAs, colorful fruits and vegetables are still
the best advice to counsel the patient while lifestyle of smoking and heavy
alcohol intake should be avoided in preventing prostate cancer.
2.Internal Consistency Study of EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-PR25 Questionnaires for Quality of Life Assessment among Prostate Cancer Patients in a University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
International Journal of Public Health Research 2020;10(1):1158-1165
Prostate cancer is forth most common diagnosed tumors in Malaysian male.
The use of a self-reported, quality of life assessment is important for clinical
practice, care taker and researcher to evaluate the level of quality of life. The
aim of this study was to measure the internal consistency of the translated
Malay Language EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC PR-25 questionnaires among
prostate cancer patient at National University of Malaysia hospital in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
Methods This was a cross sectional study conducted between July 2017 and Dec 2017.
The respondent comprised of 110 Malaysian prostate cancer patients who were
under follow up at Urology and Oncology Clinic. Sets of translated Malay
language EORTC QLQ C30 and EORTC PR-25 consisted of functional,
symptom and global health status domains were administered to assess their
quality of life.
Results The translated questionnaires were acceptable by 110 respondents. Cronbach`s
α coefficient result were 0.913 (EORTC QLQ-C30) and 0.829 (EORTC PR25) respectively suggested that this instrument had good internal consistency.
Conclusions Our study confirmed that translated Malay language EORTC QLQ-C30 and
QLQ-PR25 questionnaires are acceptable, reliable and valid instrument to be
used among Malaysian prostate cancer patients.
3.Disease and Economic Burden of Prostate Cancer in Malaysia: A Review
International Journal of Public Health Research 2019;9(1):1073-1080
Introduction In Malaysia prostate cancer is ranked as fifth type of cancer among male.
Unlike other cancers, prostate cancer is slow growth type of cancer; hence
most patients may be asymptomatic despite having the disease. The burden
associated with prostate cancer disease started from the diagnosis, the
progress of disease and the varying impact of the available treatment options
till the quality of life. The review focused on the disease and economic
burden of prostate cancer disease towards country and patient personally.
Methods A search was conducted to review related published studies on economic
burden of the prostate cancer through PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Schorlar
and Science Direct searching engines databases using keywords: Prostate
cancer, economic burden and disease burden, treatment burden and treatment
cost. For exploration on the burden itself, the keywords used were economic
cost, mortality, morbidity, quality of life, treatment burden, palliative care. A
review on the morbidity and mortality comparing global, Asian and Malaysia
situation reviewed from previous review paper and online data.
Conclusions Economic burden of prostate cancer include quality of life, treatment cost and
palliative cost and palliative support care system. Development and
improvise of the treatment facilities and equipment, strong knowledge and
clinical training of staff in the treatment of cancer should be well planned in
order to reduce the increasing burden of prostate cancer in Malaysia
4.Measuring Aedes & Breteau Indices in Determining Dengue Outbreak; A Study in Kota Tinggi
International Journal of Public Health Research 2019;9(1):1081-1089
Introduction Dengue fever, the most known vector-borne disease in the tropical and
subtropical regions has become major public health concern worldwide.
Rapid urbanization, increased population movement and poor public hygienic
lifestyle contributed to the proliferated of high incidence of dengue fever in
urban and semi urban areas. With the increasing trend of dengue cases and
deaths, methods of dengue surveillance should be reevaluated in predicting
dengue outbreak.
Methods This study aimed to determine association between Aedes Index and Breteau
Index with dengue outbreak in the district of Kota Tinggi, Johor.
Results Total of 593 dengue cases in 2015 collected from Kota Tinggi Health Office.
The study found that there were significant association between Aedes Index
and Breteau Index with localities (p< 0.01) significant association between
dengue outbreak incidence and low transmission of aedes indices (p<0.01).
However these indices reported low sensitivity and specificity in predicting
dengue outbreak in this area.
Conclusions As dengue disease remains a major endemic in Malaysia, better surveillance
index should be reconsider as the main surveillance for dengue disease.
5.Acceptance Factors of Pneumococcal Vaccination among Adult Population: A Systematic Review
Siti Nor MAT ; Norzaher ISMAIL ; Syafiq TAIB ; Azmawati Mohammed NAWI ; Mohd Rohaizat HASSAN
International Journal of Public Health Research 2018;8(2):1006-1014
Pneumococcal disease causes considerable morbidity and mortality, including among adults. Adult pneumococcal vaccines help to prevent these burdens, yet, they are underutilized. Our objective is to systematically collect and summarize the available evidence on the potential factors that lead to pneumococcal vaccination acceptance among of adult community.
6.Analisis Kualiti Hidup Pesakit Kanser Prostat di Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Norzaher Ismail ; Syafiq Taib ; Siti Nor Mat ; Shamsul Azhar Shah ; Nazarudin Safian
International Journal of Public Health Research 2022;12(no.1):1510-1518
Pengenalan:
Kanser prostat merupakan ketiga tertinggi bagi golongan lelaki di Malaysia.
Data 2018 melaporkan kanser prostat mencatatkan insiden 1,807 kes
berbanding 1,186 kes pada tahun 2014. Kanser prostat ini turut memberi
kesan terhadap beban penyakit serta beban ekonomi kepada negara dan
memberi kesan terhadap kualiti hidup pesakit terutamanya pesakit berumur
melebihi 65 tahun. Kajian ini dilakukan bagi mengukur tahap kualiti hidup
pesakit kanser prostat dan menentukan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi
kualiti hidup pesakit tersebut.
Metodologi:
Reka bentuk kajian adalah keratan rentas yang dilakukan dari Januari 2018
sehingga Disember 2018. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada pesakit kanser
prostat yang didiagnos dan mendapatkan rawatan di Klinik Urologi, Jabatan
Pembedahan dan Jabatan Onkologi dari tahun 2008 hingga 2017. Kajian
menggunapakai set soal selidik EORTC QLQ-C30 dan EORTC QLQ-PR25
yang telah diterjemahkan ke Bahasa Melayu
Hasil Kajian:
Seramai 193 pesakit telah mengambil bahagian. Analisis mendapati tahap
kanser memberi perbezaan yang signifikan kepada status kesihatan serta
fungsi dan simptom kanser prostat (p < 0.001).
Rumusan
Kesimpulannya, analisis faktor penentu mendapati umur, skor Gleason dan
juga tahap lewat kanser merupakan faktor penentu kepada kualiti hidup
pesakit kanser prostat (p < 0.05). Langkah kesedaran, saringan serta rawatan
awal dilihat perlu dipertingkatkan bagi meningkatkan tahap kualiti hidup
pesakit kanser prostat di hopital ini.
7.Sakura Science Program 2018: Mendalami Pengalaman Program dan Polisi Berkaitan Penuaan Aktif dan Sihat di Negara Matahari Terbit
Siti Nor Mat ; Norzaher Ismail ; Shafik Taib ; Suliana Mohd Shuib ; Massitah Mihat ; Mohd Rohaizat Hassan
International Journal of Public Health Research 2021;11(1):1341-1353