Health care for pregnant mothers is an important and core service of primary care. With the need to ensure the best care is given based on the latest guidelines, multiple aspects of the mother’s health must be provided. ...
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Anaemia among pregnant women in Penampang, Sabah increase over four years, peaking at 12.1% in 2023. In 2024, a quality improvement (QI) initiative was introduced, resulting in a marked reduction to 5.7% ...
Hashim, Hazwani Hanum; Zainuddin, Nurul Akmanidar; Ahmad Suriani, Muhammad Uzair; Khusaini, Nur Fadzlyanah; Lim, Kai Joo(2025-08-28)
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Despite improvement in maternal healthcare in Malaysia, postpartum haemorrahge (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal death. Common causes include uterine atony and retain products of conception. A rare ...
Jamani, Nurjasmine Aida; Hashim, Hazwani Hanum; Abd Aziz, Karimah Hanim; Kamaruzaman, Nor Azam(Malaysian Family Physcian, 2021)
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Maternal knowledge, attitude and practices are factors that can influence infant feeding choices, particularly breastfeeding. Valid and reliable instruments on maternal attitudes towards infant ...
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Anaemia in pregnancy and general practice remains a major health concern requiring accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment. Manual calculations for anaemia severity, iron indices, and dosing can be time-consuming ...
This Open Learning Resource presents an Excel-based Anaemia Calculator designed to support healthcare providers in the diagnosis and management of anaemia, with a focus on maternal health and primary care settings. The ...
Early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential for initiating timely interventions that can significantly improve developmental outcomes. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers is a validated screening ...
Pain management in terminal illness is a complex and multifaceted challenge that necessitates a comprehensive approach integrating physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
Palliative care has emerged ...
End-of-life decisions can be challenging and emotionally charged.
It encompasses aspects such as advance directives, palliative care, hospice options, and the role of healthcare proxies.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) refers to a diverse range of healthcare practices, therapies, and products that are not typically considered part of conventional medicine.
CAM encompasses a variety of ...
Many patients or families raise the possibility of using total parenteral nutrition (TPN) when a patient with advanced cancer is eating poorly and losing weight. Generally, in these situations, a clear, careful, discussion ...
Time management is the process of planning and controlling how much time to spend on specific activities to maximize productivity and efficiency. It involves prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and allocating time effectively ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of anovulatory infertility. It is a combination of reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic diseases. Kelulut honey is stingless bee honey reported in many studies to ...