M A Hassali
Biographic Data
| ID | 1743922 |
|---|---|
| NAME | M A Hassali |
| GIVEN NAMES | M A |
| FAMILY NAME | Hassali |
| SIGNATURE | HASSALI M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9575-403X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections Among Geriatric Patients
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most prevalent infection among the elderly population. Hence, the current study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of UTIs among older adults, medication regimen complexity, and the factors associated with the treatment outcomes of elderly patients infected with UTIs. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Urology, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. …
Risk Factors Associated With Medication Errors Among Patients Suffering From Chronic Disorders
Introduction: Medication errors are more common in patients suffering from chronic diseases. In under-developed countries like Pakistan overburden healthcare system, lack of disease-surveillance system, and shortage of healthcare staff are potential risk factors for medication errors. Objective: to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with medication errors among patients suffering from chronic disorders in hospitals of south Punjab,…
A qualitative insight of HIV / Aids patients' perspective on disease and disclosure
BACKGROUND: Understanding patients' knowledge and belief towards disease could play a vital role from an outcome perspective of disease management and HIV/AIDS patients are not exception to that. METHODS: Qualitative methodology was used to explore Malaysian HIV/AIDS patients' perspectives on disease and status disclosure. A semi structured interview guide was used to interview the patients and a saturation point was reached after the 13th interv…
Assessing HIV and Aids treatment safety and health‐related quality of life among cohort of M alaysian patients
BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is increasingly recognized as an important outcome and as a complement to traditional biological end points of diseases such as mortality. Unless there is a complete cure available for HIV/AIDS, development and implementation of a reliable and valid cross cultural quality of life measure is necessary to assess not only the physical and medical needs of HIV/AIDS people, but their psychological, so…
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…
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 …
Scale development on consumer behavior toward counterfeit drugs in a developing country
The results of this study indicate that the "Consumer Behavior Toward Counterfeit Drugs Scale" is a valid, reliable measure with a solid theoretical base. Ultimately, the study offers public health policymakers a valid measurement tool and, consequently, a new methodological approach with which to build a better understanding of the demand side of counterfeit drugs and to develop more effective strategies to combat the problem
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
Community Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Towards Depression in the State of Penang, Malaysia
Community Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Towards Depression in the State of Penang, 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
Scale development on consumer behavior toward counterfeit drugs in a developing country
The results of this study indicate that the "Consumer Behavior Toward Counterfeit Drugs Scale" is a valid, reliable measure with a solid theoretical base. Ultimately, the study offers public health policymakers a valid measurement tool and, consequently, a new methodological approach with which to build a better understanding of the demand side of counterfeit drugs and to develop more effective strategies to combat the problem
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 …
A qualitative insight of HIV / Aids patients' perspective on disease and disclosure
BACKGROUND: Understanding patients' knowledge and belief towards disease could play a vital role from an outcome perspective of disease management and HIV/AIDS patients are not exception to that. METHODS: Qualitative methodology was used to explore Malaysian HIV/AIDS patients' perspectives on disease and status disclosure. A semi structured interview guide was used to interview the patients and a saturation point was reached after the 13th interv…
Assessing HIV and Aids treatment safety and health‐related quality of life among cohort of M alaysian patients
BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is increasingly recognized as an important outcome and as a complement to traditional biological end points of diseases such as mortality. Unless there is a complete cure available for HIV/AIDS, development and implementation of a reliable and valid cross cultural quality of life measure is necessary to assess not only the physical and medical needs of HIV/AIDS people, but their psychological, so…
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…
Risk Factors Associated With Medication Errors Among Patients Suffering From Chronic Disorders
Introduction: Medication errors are more common in patients suffering from chronic diseases. In under-developed countries like Pakistan overburden healthcare system, lack of disease-surveillance system, and shortage of healthcare staff are potential risk factors for medication errors. Objective: to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with medication errors among patients suffering from chronic disorders in hospitals of south Punjab,…
A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections Among Geriatric Patients
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most prevalent infection among the elderly population. Hence, the current study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of UTIs among older adults, medication regimen complexity, and the factors associated with the treatment outcomes of elderly patients infected with UTIs. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Urology, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. …
Medicine (9 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Disease (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Health care (3 works)