ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND THEIR ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG THE COMMUNITY IN PAHANG, MALAYSIA The proliferation of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vaping users shows the current trend is now on the rise locally or globally. It has gained popularity because people are accepting it as an alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. There is a bundle of information about the advantages and disadvantages of e-cigarettes, with conflicting results that affect public understanding and attitude towards the usage of e-cigarettes. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and attitude on e-cigarettes including their associated factors among one of the communities in Pahang, Malaysia. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 394 community members using online self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaire consists of 3 parts: Socio-demographic, knowledge, and attitude toward e-cigarettes. The data were analysed by SPSS version 24, using descriptive and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) to answer the research aim. 48.5% of the participants exhibited a high level of knowledge regarding e-cigarettes, while 84% of them exhibited a positive attitude towards e-cigarettes. A MANOVA showed statistically significant multivariate effects of gender and smoking status (p < 0.001). Further analysis of univariate ANOVA revealed significant main effects of gender and smoking status on the attitude of e-cigarettes. Post-hoc analysis indicated that both passive and non-smoker have significance effect towards attitude as compared to smoker (p < 0.001). This study showed that community members are more likely to be knowledgeable about e-smoking. However, holistic community education programs and health campaigns should be undertaken to shape attitudes towards e-smoking by providing accurate information on e-cigarettes and preventing the rise of e-cigarette users. The government should take action by adopting tobacco control measures comprehensively that including e-cigarette regulations.

Nurses’ job performance is defined as the effectiveness of a person in carrying out his or her duties related to patient care. Aim of this study is to measure job performance among nurses in a tertiary hospital and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses selected from four departments, which were Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G), medical, surgical and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)/High Dependency Unit (HDU). A Malay validated Six-Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (6-DSNP) questionnaire was used to measure job performance. Nurses who have one child more compared to other nurses had significantly lower total mean score of job performance by -0.06 (95% CI 0.11, 0.01). Nurses working in medical department [adj.β=0.16 (95% CI 0.01, 0.30)] and CCU/HDU [adj.β= 0.33(95% CI: 0.17, 0.50)] had significantly higher total mean scores of jobs performance compared to O&G department. Effective strategies and re-examining work conditions are imperative for better job performance.
job performance ; associated factors ; nurses ; tertiary hospital

Nurses’ job performance is defined as the effectiveness of a person in carrying out his or her duties related to patient care. Aim of this study is to measure job performance among nurses in a tertiary hospital and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses selected from four departments, which were Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G), medical, surgical and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)/High Dependency Unit (HDU). A Malay validated Six-Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (6-DSNP) questionnaire was used to measure job performance. Nurses who have one child more compared to other nurses had significantly lower total mean score of job performance by -0.06 (95% CI 0.11, 0.01). Nurses working in medical department [adj.β=0.16 (95% CI 0.01, 0.30)] and CCU/HDU [adj.β= 0.33(95% CI: 0.17, 0.50)] had significantly higher total mean scores of jobs performance compared to O&G department. Effective strategies and re-examining work conditions are imperative for better job performance.
job performance ; associated factors ; nurses ; tertiary hospital

The incidence of neonatal jaundice among aborigines is increasing with the morbidity and mortality among this group are well recognized. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude status on neonatal jaundice among Orang Asli in Sepang, Selangor. Cross-sectional study was conducted within two weeks in Kampung Orang Asli in Sg. Pelek, Sepang, Selangor. A simple random sample of adults aged 18 years and above was selected. Data were collected by an interviewed structured questionnaire. Overall, out of 152 residents, 67% were aware about neonatal jaundice. Majority of them were female (72%), married (78.4%) and respondents who have children (86%). Among those who were aware, almost 68% have good knowledge, in which 70% recognized jaundice by yellow discoloration on the body. High pitched crying (12.7%) and not feeding (10.8%) were among symptoms they knew. Almost 50% of the respondents believed neonatal jaundice may cause mental retardation. As for management of neonatal jaundice at home, majority of them (47%) will expose the baby under the sun, 7.8% will take herbal medication whereas 2% will continue with breast feeding. Almost eighty percent of the respondents will send their jaundiced baby to the hospital immediately, whereas 23% prefer management by nurse at home. Although majority of respondents in Kg. Orang Asli Sg. Pelek have good knowledge & good attitude on neonatal jaundice, some mothers are still likely to resort to self-treatment with potentially harmful therapies.
Jaundice, Neonatal