A A Shafie
Biographic Data
| ID | 1743921 |
|---|---|
| NAME | A A Shafie |
| GIVEN NAMES | A A |
| FAMILY NAME | Shafie |
| SIGNATURE | SHAFIE A A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5629-9270 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Population norms for the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L in Peninsular Malaysia
This study provides the first population norms for the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L in Peninsular Malaysia. These norms serve as essential reference values for clinical research, economic evaluations, and health policy decision-making
Access to and Experiences with Healthcare Among Transgender Women, San Francisco 2019–2024
Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility of Palbociclib versus Ribociclib in Women with Stage IV Breast Cancer
Palbociclib and ribociclib are indicated in the first-line treatment of hormonal-receptor-positive HER-2 negative (HR+/HER-2 negative) advanced breast cancer. Despite their clinical benefit, they can increase healthcare expenditure. Yet, there are no comparative pharmacoeconomic evaluations for them in developing countries, the Middle East, or Gulf countries. This study compared the cost-effectiveness of palbociclib and ribociclib in Qatar. A 10-…
Do health preferences differ among Asian populations? A comparison of EQ-5D-5L discrete choice experiments data from 11 Asian studies
Following a standardized study protocol, there are still considerable differences in the modeling and relative importance results in the EQ-5D-5L DCE data among 11 Asian studies. These findings advocate the use of local value set for calculating health state utility
Public KAP towards Covid-19 and Antibiotics Resistance
This study aimed to assess the knowledge of the Malaysian public on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and antibiotics, the practice of preventive measures and attitude towards the new norms. The web-based questionnaire was disseminated online from 1 to 31 October 2020. Out of 2117 respondents, 1405 (66.4%) knew that transmission of COVID-19 virus could happen in asymptomatic people. In term of antibiotics knowledge, 779 (36.8%) respondents …
Psychometric performance assessment of Malay and Malaysian English version of EQ-5D-5L in the Malaysian population
Building intentions with the theory of planned behaviour
OBJECTIVE: To improve pharmaceutical care delivery in Malaysia, the Ministry of Health (MOH) had introduced the concept of value added services (VAS). Despite its reported convenience and advantages, VAS utilization rate is low in the country. The study aims to explore patients' understanding, beliefs and expectations towards VAS in Malaysia using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as the theoretical model. METHODS: A qualitative methodology w…
Pharmacist intervention in improving hypertension‐related knowledge, treatment medication adherence and health‐related quality of life
OBJECTIVE: The study evaluated whether a pharmaceutical care intervention can result in better understanding about hypertension, increase medication adherence to antihypertensive therapy and improve overall health-related quality of life. METHODS: A non-clinical randomized control trial was conducted whereby participants received an educational intervention through hospital pharmacists. Hypertension knowledge, medication adherence and health-rela…
A cross‐sectional assessment of health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) among hypertensive patients in Pakistan
Objective To describe the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) profile of hypertensive population in Pakistan. Methods A cross‐sectional descriptive study was undertaken with a cohort of 385 hypertensive patients attending two public hospitals in Quetta city, Pakistan. The EuroQoL EQ‐5D scale was used for the assessment of HRQoL. EQ‐5D is a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome and is used in the clinical and economic e…
Assessing quality of a worksite health promotion programme from participants’ views
Background An assessment of the process and outcomes of a health promotion programme is necessary for the continuous improvement of a programme. Objective To explore the participants’ perceptions of the quality and effectiveness of the ‘Love Your Heart Programme’. Design A qualitative study using semi‐structured interviews with a purposive sample of participants of the ‘Love Your Heart’ programme. Interviews were based on an interview guide that …
Stages of change and health‐related quality of life among employees of an institution
Background Transtheoretical Model of change has been used successfully in promoting behaviour change. Objective To examine the relationships between health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) scores with the stages of change of adequate physical activity and fruit and vegetables intake. Design This was a cross‐sectional study conducted among employees of the main campus and Engineering campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) during October 2009 and…
A qualitative exploration of Malaysian cancer patients’ perceptions of cancer screening
Patients' narratives revealed some significant issues that were in line with the Health Belief Model which could explain negative health behaviour. The description of the personal experiences of people with cancer could provide many cues to action for those who have never encountered this potentially deadly disease, if incorporated into health promotion activities
A cross-sectional assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among Hepatitis-B patients in Quetta, Pakistan
The findings of this study indicate that Hepatitis-B patients lack a basic understanding of infection control and management. This can result in the further spread of Hepatitis-B infection. Extensive health education campaigns should be provided to the patients in the hospital as well as in community settings for rational control and management of the disease
A cross sectional assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards Hepatitis B among healthy population of Quetta, Pakistan
Results from the current study heighted poor KAP of healthy population towards HB. The positive linear correlations reaffirms that better knowledge can lead to positive attitude and subsequently in good practices. This will further help in prevention and management of HB. Therefore, extensive health educational campaign should be provided to general population and especially to the residents of rural areas
Does treatment adherence correlates with health related quality of life? findings from a cross sectional study
Correlations among the study variables were negligible and negative. Hence, there is no apparent relationship between the variables
SF-36v2 norms and its’ discriminative properties among healthy households of tuberculosis patients in Malaysia
A qualitative exploration of Malaysian cancer patients' perspectives on cancer and its treatment
This study provides basic information about cancer patients' perceptions towards cancer and its treatment. These findings can help in the design of educational programs to enhance awareness and acceptances of cancer screening. Priorities for future research should focus on patients who refused the conventional therapies at any stage
A cross-sectional validation study of EQ-5D among the Malaysian adult population
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A cross-sectional validation study of EQ-5D among the Malaysian adult population
A qualitative exploration of Malaysian cancer patients' perspectives on cancer and its treatment
This study provides basic information about cancer patients' perceptions towards cancer and its treatment. These findings can help in the design of educational programs to enhance awareness and acceptances of cancer screening. Priorities for future research should focus on patients who refused the conventional therapies at any stage
A cross sectional assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards Hepatitis B among healthy population of Quetta, Pakistan
Results from the current study heighted poor KAP of healthy population towards HB. The positive linear correlations reaffirms that better knowledge can lead to positive attitude and subsequently in good practices. This will further help in prevention and management of HB. Therefore, extensive health educational campaign should be provided to general population and especially to the residents of rural areas
Does treatment adherence correlates with health related quality of life? findings from a cross sectional study
Correlations among the study variables were negligible and negative. Hence, there is no apparent relationship between the variables
SF-36v2 norms and its’ discriminative properties among healthy households of tuberculosis patients in Malaysia
Stages of change and health‐related quality of life among employees of an institution
Background Transtheoretical Model of change has been used successfully in promoting behaviour change. Objective To examine the relationships between health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) scores with the stages of change of adequate physical activity and fruit and vegetables intake. Design This was a cross‐sectional study conducted among employees of the main campus and Engineering campus of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) during October 2009 and…
A qualitative exploration of Malaysian cancer patients’ perceptions of cancer screening
Patients' narratives revealed some significant issues that were in line with the Health Belief Model which could explain negative health behaviour. The description of the personal experiences of people with cancer could provide many cues to action for those who have never encountered this potentially deadly disease, if incorporated into health promotion activities
A cross-sectional assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice among Hepatitis-B patients in Quetta, Pakistan
The findings of this study indicate that Hepatitis-B patients lack a basic understanding of infection control and management. This can result in the further spread of Hepatitis-B infection. Extensive health education campaigns should be provided to the patients in the hospital as well as in community settings for rational control and management of the disease
A cross‐sectional assessment of health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) among hypertensive patients in Pakistan
Objective To describe the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) profile of hypertensive population in Pakistan. Methods A cross‐sectional descriptive study was undertaken with a cohort of 385 hypertensive patients attending two public hospitals in Quetta city, Pakistan. The EuroQoL EQ‐5D scale was used for the assessment of HRQoL. EQ‐5D is a standardized instrument for use as a measure of health outcome and is used in the clinical and economic e…
Assessing quality of a worksite health promotion programme from participants’ views
Background An assessment of the process and outcomes of a health promotion programme is necessary for the continuous improvement of a programme. Objective To explore the participants’ perceptions of the quality and effectiveness of the ‘Love Your Heart Programme’. Design A qualitative study using semi‐structured interviews with a purposive sample of participants of the ‘Love Your Heart’ programme. Interviews were based on an interview guide that …
Pharmacist intervention in improving hypertension‐related knowledge, treatment medication adherence and health‐related quality of life
OBJECTIVE: The study evaluated whether a pharmaceutical care intervention can result in better understanding about hypertension, increase medication adherence to antihypertensive therapy and improve overall health-related quality of life. METHODS: A non-clinical randomized control trial was conducted whereby participants received an educational intervention through hospital pharmacists. Hypertension knowledge, medication adherence and health-rela…
Building intentions with the theory of planned behaviour
OBJECTIVE: To improve pharmaceutical care delivery in Malaysia, the Ministry of Health (MOH) had introduced the concept of value added services (VAS). Despite its reported convenience and advantages, VAS utilization rate is low in the country. The study aims to explore patients' understanding, beliefs and expectations towards VAS in Malaysia using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) as the theoretical model. METHODS: A qualitative methodology w…
Psychometric performance assessment of Malay and Malaysian English version of EQ-5D-5L in the Malaysian population
Public KAP towards Covid-19 and Antibiotics Resistance
This study aimed to assess the knowledge of the Malaysian public on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and antibiotics, the practice of preventive measures and attitude towards the new norms. The web-based questionnaire was disseminated online from 1 to 31 October 2020. Out of 2117 respondents, 1405 (66.4%) knew that transmission of COVID-19 virus could happen in asymptomatic people. In term of antibiotics knowledge, 779 (36.8%) respondents …
Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Utility of Palbociclib versus Ribociclib in Women with Stage IV Breast Cancer
Palbociclib and ribociclib are indicated in the first-line treatment of hormonal-receptor-positive HER-2 negative (HR+/HER-2 negative) advanced breast cancer. Despite their clinical benefit, they can increase healthcare expenditure. Yet, there are no comparative pharmacoeconomic evaluations for them in developing countries, the Middle East, or Gulf countries. This study compared the cost-effectiveness of palbociclib and ribociclib in Qatar. A 10-…
Do health preferences differ among Asian populations? A comparison of EQ-5D-5L discrete choice experiments data from 11 Asian studies
Following a standardized study protocol, there are still considerable differences in the modeling and relative importance results in the EQ-5D-5L DCE data among 11 Asian studies. These findings advocate the use of local value set for calculating health state utility
Access to and Experiences with Healthcare Among Transgender Women, San Francisco 2019–2024
Population norms for the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L in Peninsular Malaysia
This study provides the first population norms for the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L in Peninsular Malaysia. These norms serve as essential reference values for clinical research, economic evaluations, and health policy decision-making
Medicine (16 works) · Public health (12 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Internal Medicine (10 works) · Population (10 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life (6 works) · Biostatistics (5 works) · Cross-sectional study (5 works)