Introduction: Social isolation, as recommended by the World Health Organization, helps reduce the... more Introduction: Social isolation, as recommended by the World Health Organization, helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, countless reports verified that it affected the psychological wellbeing and quality of life of individuals worldwide. Objective: To assess the stress levels and quality of life of young adults in Kuala Selangor during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study design with a sample size of 191 who were selected through convenience sampling answered the questionnaires, which were the perceived stress scale and the World Health Organization-Quality of Life questionnaire . Results: This study showed that 89.5% of young adults have an extremely severe stress level. Meanwhile, the physical health domain of quality of life showed the lowest score (median = 44.00, IQR=24.00) compared to other domains, such as environmental health (median =63.00, IQR =50.00), psychological health (median=56.00, IQR=38.00), and social relationships (median =50.00, IQR=44.00). There was also no significant difference between stress level and the demographic data of the respondents, including age, gender, educational status, socioeconomic status, and employment status. The study found a weak negative correlation between stress level and environmental health (p=0.007), but no correlation was found with other domains such as physical health, psychological health, or social relationships. Conclusion: There was an extremely severe stress level among young adults, but it did not relate to the quality of life. Thus, the quality of life can be affected by other possible factors rather than psychological influence. This project encouraged the health sector to plan effective programs related to stress-coping strategies and a better quality of life to survive during the pandemic.
Introduction: The electrocardiogram is used to assess the heart’s condition. Patients who come wi... more Introduction: The electrocardiogram is used to assess the heart’s condition. Patients who come with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome must have the ECG immediately and the readings interpreted within 10 minutes, since any delays in giving treatment could result in significant tissue damage to the heart muscle. The objective was to determine the level of knowledge and practices regarding electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation on cardiac arrhythmia among registered nurses working in critical care units. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses at the critical care unit of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh, Perak. 105 respondents were recruited by convenience sampling. Respondents were given questionnaire on Knowledge and Practice on ECG interpretation. Results: this study found that 97.1% of the respondents have a good level of knowledge, while 76.2% have a good practice level regarding electrocardiogram interpretation on cardiac dysrhythmia. There were statisti...
Background: Fast foods are convenient to people who lives a busy lifestyle. Nevertheless, uncontr... more Background: Fast foods are convenient to people who lives a busy lifestyle. Nevertheless, uncontrolled consumption of fast food can lead to obesity. About 84% of Malaysian students consume fast food and are often unable to meet recommended nutrient intake due to snacking habits and skipping meals. Objective: To identify food access and fast food consumption behaviour among Health Sciences students at UiTM Puncak Alam. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done among Health Sciences students at UiTM Puncak Alam. The questionnaire was adapted from ‘Fast Food Consumption and Obesity’. A total 267 from Year 2 and Year 3 was participated. The questionnaire consists of 27 questions including demographic data, food access and fast food consumption behaviour. Results: Majority of the students have problem in transportation for food access and consumed fast food many times per month. However, the study finding showed no relationship between transportation problem, fast food consumption beh...
Introduction: BLS is a mechanism that maintains or restores life by creating and sustaining airwa... more Introduction: BLS is a mechanism that maintains or restores life by creating and sustaining airway, ventilation and circulation without the need for adjunctive equipment and successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation will increase the chance of survival. Objective: to determine the registered nurse knowledge and practice of Basic Life Support (BLS) in one of private hospital in Seremban. Methods: A quantitative cross sectional study regarding knowledge and practice of BLS among staff nurses was done. Questionnaires distributed to 170 respondents in one of the private hospitals in Seremban. Questionnaire were divided in four part;Part A demographic data, Part B regarding knowledge on BLS, Part C practice on BLS. Results: Data analysis showed that respondents have good knowledge with 143(84.1%); respondent show an average level of practices with 92(54.1%). There was an association between level knowledge and practice with p = 0.0319. Conclusion: There was good knowledge and an average p...
Introduction: Social isolation, as recommended by the World Health Organization, helps reduce the... more Introduction: Social isolation, as recommended by the World Health Organization, helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, countless reports verified that it affected the psychological wellbeing and quality of life of individuals worldwide. Objective: To assess the stress levels and quality of life of young adults in Kuala Selangor during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study design with a sample size of 191 who were selected through convenience sampling answered the questionnaires, which were the perceived stress scale and the World Health Organization-Quality of Life questionnaire . Results: This study showed that 89.5% of young adults have an extremely severe stress level. Meanwhile, the physical health domain of quality of life showed the lowest score (median = 44.00, IQR=24.00) compared to other domains, such as environmental health (median =63.00, IQR =50.00), psychological health (median=56.00, IQR=38.00), and social relationships (median =50.00, IQR=44.00). There was also no significant difference between stress level and the demographic data of the respondents, including age, gender, educational status, socioeconomic status, and employment status. The study found a weak negative correlation between stress level and environmental health (p=0.007), but no correlation was found with other domains such as physical health, psychological health, or social relationships. Conclusion: There was an extremely severe stress level among young adults, but it did not relate to the quality of life. Thus, the quality of life can be affected by other possible factors rather than psychological influence. This project encouraged the health sector to plan effective programs related to stress-coping strategies and a better quality of life to survive during the pandemic.
Introduction: The electrocardiogram is used to assess the heart’s condition. Patients who come wi... more Introduction: The electrocardiogram is used to assess the heart’s condition. Patients who come with symptoms of acute coronary syndrome must have the ECG immediately and the readings interpreted within 10 minutes, since any delays in giving treatment could result in significant tissue damage to the heart muscle. The objective was to determine the level of knowledge and practices regarding electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation on cardiac arrhythmia among registered nurses working in critical care units. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses at the critical care unit of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh, Perak. 105 respondents were recruited by convenience sampling. Respondents were given questionnaire on Knowledge and Practice on ECG interpretation. Results: this study found that 97.1% of the respondents have a good level of knowledge, while 76.2% have a good practice level regarding electrocardiogram interpretation on cardiac dysrhythmia. There were statisti...
Background: Fast foods are convenient to people who lives a busy lifestyle. Nevertheless, uncontr... more Background: Fast foods are convenient to people who lives a busy lifestyle. Nevertheless, uncontrolled consumption of fast food can lead to obesity. About 84% of Malaysian students consume fast food and are often unable to meet recommended nutrient intake due to snacking habits and skipping meals. Objective: To identify food access and fast food consumption behaviour among Health Sciences students at UiTM Puncak Alam. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done among Health Sciences students at UiTM Puncak Alam. The questionnaire was adapted from ‘Fast Food Consumption and Obesity’. A total 267 from Year 2 and Year 3 was participated. The questionnaire consists of 27 questions including demographic data, food access and fast food consumption behaviour. Results: Majority of the students have problem in transportation for food access and consumed fast food many times per month. However, the study finding showed no relationship between transportation problem, fast food consumption beh...
Introduction: BLS is a mechanism that maintains or restores life by creating and sustaining airwa... more Introduction: BLS is a mechanism that maintains or restores life by creating and sustaining airway, ventilation and circulation without the need for adjunctive equipment and successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation will increase the chance of survival. Objective: to determine the registered nurse knowledge and practice of Basic Life Support (BLS) in one of private hospital in Seremban. Methods: A quantitative cross sectional study regarding knowledge and practice of BLS among staff nurses was done. Questionnaires distributed to 170 respondents in one of the private hospitals in Seremban. Questionnaire were divided in four part;Part A demographic data, Part B regarding knowledge on BLS, Part C practice on BLS. Results: Data analysis showed that respondents have good knowledge with 143(84.1%); respondent show an average level of practices with 92(54.1%). There was an association between level knowledge and practice with p = 0.0319. Conclusion: There was good knowledge and an average p...
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