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Azlinda Azman

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ID2780032
NAMEAzlinda Azman
GIVEN NAMESAzlinda
FAMILY NAMEAzman
SIGNATUREAZMAN A
AFFILIATIONSUniversiti Sains Malaysia
ORCID0000-0001-7096-3636
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS39
TOTAL CITATIONS23
AUTHOR COUNT39
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2012
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX2
  • Exploring the Struggles of Caregivers of Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

    Open Access•Surendran Rajaratnam, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Population and Social…•2026

    Childhood cancer can cause extreme discomfort and stress for the caregivers of affected children. These challenges affect caregivers and their children and need to be recognized and addressed. This study used individual, in-depth interviews to explore the challenges faced by caregivers of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in Malaysia, to identify the social work services available to them, and to understand the support they need. T…

  • The impact of socioeconomic status on the health of elderly individuals in China

    Open Access•Qu Meixia, Meixia Qu et al.•ARTICLE•Discover Global Society•2025

    This study investigates the health status of China’s elderly population, emphasizing the influence of socioeconomic status (SES) and the mediating role of exercise frequency. Using data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) and an ordered logistic regression model, SES is assessed through income, education, social class, and social insurance. The findings reveal that income, education, and social class positively correlate with healt…

  • Factors associated with child marriage among Rohingya refugee girls in Malaysia

    Open Access•Anita Dee Kaney, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•Journal of Nusantara Studies…•2025

    Background and Purpose: Rohingya refugees have fled Rakhine state, Myanmar for decades due to persecution. While Malaysia has been a preferred destination, the Rohingya are considered illegals and struggle with protection, poverty, and poor access to healthcare and education. Child marriage is prevalent in this environment, impacting Rohingya girls. This study examined factors associated with child marriage among the Rohingya in Malaysia. Methodo…

  • Challenges of social work field practicum and professionalization in Bangladesh

    Ismail Hossain, Muhammad Shariful Islam et al.•ARTICLE•Social Work Education•2025•References: 24

    Social work education and practices began in Bangladesh more than half a century ago. Yet, it has not attained the professional status demanded by the country. This paper aims to examine the challenges of field practicum and the professionalization of social work in Bangladesh. Applying a qualitative approach, the study found that the field education of social work in Bangladesh has been devalued due to a shortage of professional agencies and qua…

  • Perspectives of Rohingya on the Positive and Negative Aspects of Life in Malaysia

    Open Access•Anita Dee Kaney, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•Kajian Malaysia•2025

    The Rohingya are a minority ethnic group who practice Islam in predominantly Buddhist Myanmar. Due to decades of persecution by the Myanmar government and military, the stateless Rohingya have fled to nearby countries. Many Rohingya have fled to Malaysia because it is a Muslim country with available work. Malaysia, not a signatory to the 1951 and 1967 Refugee Convention and Protocols, considers the Rohingya as illegals. The tenuous situation in M…

  • The status of population aging and countermeasures in Sichuan, China

    Open Access•Qu Meixia, Meixia Qu et al.•ARTICLE•Discover Global Society•2024

    This study investigates the current state of population aging in Sichuan Province, China, and proposes effective countermeasures to address this pressing issue. Through an in-depth analysis of data from the 2020 seventh population census, the research examines key aspects of population aging, including demographic profiles, self-reported health status of the elderly, primary livelihood sources, and old-age dependency ratios. The findings revealed…

  • The interplay of religious values, servant leadership and teacher job satisfaction in Bangladeshi education institutions

    Open Access•Mohammed Zaber Hossain, Md Shamimul Islam et al.•ARTICLE•Discover Global Society•2024

    The interplay of principals’ religious values and servant leadership can play a prominent role in promoting job satisfaction among teachers in Bangladeshi schools and colleges. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of servant leadership style in the relationship between the principals’ religious values and the job satisfaction of teachers in Bangladesh. The study surveyed 335 participants from schools and colleges using a self-administer…

  • Sistem Keadilan Juvana di Malaysia

    Open Access•Intan Nooraini Haji Zainol, Taufik Mohammad et al.•ARTICLE•Kajian Malaysia•2024

    The issue of children and adolescents involved in crime is an issue that needs serious attention as statistics and crime rates involving children show instability. There are various prospects for improvement that can be made in the juvenile justice system in Malaysia. Based on the perspective of social sciences and the findings from relevant previous studies, this article explores four prospects for improvement that can be considered by the Malay…

  • Navigating the terrain of caregiving of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities

    Open Access•Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•Humanities and Social Sciences…•2023

    Empirical studies have indicated that benefit finding and optimism greatly help caregivers of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Specifically, it has been suggested that these two constructs serve as critical coping strategies for those engaged in the caregiving process. Here, a qualitative study was undertaken to explore the impacts of benefit finding and optimism on caregivers of children with intellectual and development…

  • Promoting fishing profession and general well-being

    Open Access•Mohammed Mamun Rashid, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh et al.•ARTICLE•Cogent Social Sciences•2023

    Fishing is a longstanding occupation in the world. Small-scale fishing (SSF) communities of South Asia face many challenges in their lives and livelihoods. This study was conducted in one Jaladas village of southeastern Bangladesh to determine the conditions of fishing labours in big boats and provide some evidence-based recommendations for enhancing their holistic well-being. This study adopted the qualitative research design, specifically the F…

  • Occupational Health of Frontline Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic

    Open Access•Ismail Hossain, Nafiul Mehedi et al.•ARTICLE•Revista de Cercetare si…•2023

    The coronavirus outbreak has significantly affected the health and well-being of several people around the world. In a similar vein, Bangladeshi medical professionals have also been affected by several severe physical and mental health complications resulting from their frequent contact with COVID-19 patients. This exposes them to a greater risk of infection with the lethal virus, which can substantially impact their job performance. Therefore, t…

  • Public Health Services and Service Gap in Char Land Communities in Bangladesh

    Open Access•M Rezaul Islam, Fakir Al Gharaibeh et al.•ARTICLE•Revista de Cercetare si…•2023

    Char land is well-known as a hard-to-reach community in Bangladesh where the basic health services are very pitiable. Drawing an example from two char land communities in Bangladesh, this study explored the status of the public health services and service gaps. The study collected data from 222 respondents (heads of the households) and used a quantitative research approach where a face-to-face structured interview schedule was employed for data c…

  • Understanding Student Absenteeism

    Open Access•Reem Mohammed Haddaf Radwan Almenhali, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•MIGRATION LETTERS•2023

    The study aims to identify the reasons behind students' absenteeism behaviour in the selected schools of Al-Ain state of UAE. For the said purpose, the problem was identified based on the government reports, and a detailed literature review was conducted which helped in the identification of causes behind students’ absenteeism behaviour, in general and specifically in UAE region. Taking the underpinning support of social learning theory, the fram…

  • The impact of gender discrimination and HIV stigma on women living in North Central Nigeria

    Open Access•Nalah Augustine Bala, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•Cogent Social Sciences•2022

    Gender discrimination and HIV stigma among women living with HIV/AIDS are significant psychosocial and public health issues that influence health and well-being. Most adolescent girls exposed to early and forced marriages, sexual violence, and unwanted practices increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases like HIV and AIDS. The objective of this study is to explore the influence of psychosocial determinants of gender discrimina…

  • Factors associated with intimate partner violence and barriers to reporting it, among female who use drugs in Malaysia

    Darshan Singh, Asnina Anandan et al.•ARTICLE•Drugs Education Prevention and…•2022

    Females who use drugs (FWUDs) are vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV). This study was initiated to identify factors that evoke IPV, and identify barriers that preclude FWUDs from seeking help. Two-hundred FWUDs were recruited from a mandatory drug rehabilitation centre (CCRC) for this cross-sectional study. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The majority in our sample was Malay…

  • The changes of level of knowledge, perception and behaviour of secondary school students on HIV/Aids in Penang

    Open Access•Farhana Kamarul Bahrin, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•International Journal of Health…•2022

    The objectives of this study is to analyze the level of knowledge, perceptions and behaviour of school adolescents on HIV/AIDS before and after the application of the HIV AIDS intervention module. This study involved 600 students aged 15, 16 and 17 years old in Penang, through three sessions involving pre-test, intervention and post-test. The results showed that there was a positive changes in the level of knowledge, perceptions and behaviours of…

  • Refugee and Asylum Seeker Women’s Experiences with Healthcare and Social Environment in Malaysia

    Open Access•Surendran Rajaratnam, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•International Journal of…•2022

    The internal conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar over the last few decades has forced Rohingyas to flee to other countries, including Malaysia. However, the non-recognition of the status of refugees in Malaysia keeps Rohingyas as "people without documents" and without adequate protection, access to healthcare services, education, and employment. Women among these groups face different challenges and are at risk of numerous physical and mental heal…

  • Barriers to enrolling in voluntary treatment programs in Malaysia

    Darshan Singh, Asnina Anandan et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Ethnicity in Substance…•2022

    Women with substance use disorders (SUDs) have been widely reported to face barriers in seeking treatment. We sought to identify barriers that prevented women who use methamphetamine (WWUM) from accessing the decade-old Voluntary Treatment Centers (VTCs) in Malaysia. A total of 153 WWUM who were undergoing rehabilitation for methamphetamine use at a compulsory drug detention center (CDDC) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Data were c…

  • Social assistance programs during the Covid ‐19 pandemic in Bangladesh

    Open Access•Abul Fazal Md Salahuddin, Ismail Hossain et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2022•Cited by: 1•References: 11

    This paper aimed to examine the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the distribution of social assistance (SA) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The paper adopts a qualitative case-study approach to explore the best practices in the distribution of SA by five (5) organizations including FBOs, governmental organizations (GOs), Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political groups, and private voluntary groups. In this study, 14…

  • Social behavior practices for child protection and well‐being among low‐income urban households in Bangladesh

    Open Access•M Rezaul Islam, Fakir Al Gharaibeh et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2022•References: 3

    The main objective of this study was to explore the status of social behavior practices for child protection and well‐being among low‐income urban households in Bangladesh. This study used a survey method, and data were collected through a face‐to‐face structured interview from 378 low‐income household heads from 12 wards (Konabari and Kashimpur) of Zone 5 of the Gazipur City Corporation. Results found that the current status of the presence of c…

  • The challenges and coping strategies of single mothers caring for children with special needs

    Open Access•Aadil Bashir, Afnan Tariq et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2022•Cited by: 2•References: 4

    Families play a significant role in the development of their children. Nearly 16% of children in the industrialized world live in single‐parent households, which are mostly comprised of single mothers. Although motherhood is the most beautiful feeling a woman cherishes, this experience can be challenging when the woman has to raise their special‐needs child on her own, without the support of her spouse or partner. This study aims to understand th…

  • Implications for social work teaching and learning in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, due to the Covid-19 pandemic

    Open Access•Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh et al.•ARTICLE•Qualitative Social Work•2021

    The global lockdown due to COVID-19 is a major concern as all higher educational institutions face disruption in teaching, learning and assessment. Social work educators in Malaysia’s higher educational institutions are not spared of this disruption. Conventional teaching methods are now being replaced by non-conventional modes of teaching, which include online teaching and assessment using various platforms such as Zoom, WebEx and others. In emb…

  • ‘Do i want to face the offender?’

    Taufik Mohammad, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•Contemporary Justice Review•2021

    The objective of this study is to understand Malaysian victims’ motivations for participating in restorative justice programmes via their views on three core elements of restorative justice: meeting and dialogue, reparation of harm and apology. In this mixed-design study, 63 Malaysian victims of crimes were interviewed. The findings suggest that, in general, there was a willingness to participate and that among the victims’ main motivations for p…

  • Factors associated with drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding among females who use drugs (FWUDs) in Malaysia

    Asnina Anandan, Nur Aizati Athirah Daud et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Ethnicity in Substance…•2021

    Females who use drugs (FWUDs) are at risk of continuing illicit substance use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We investigated the prevalence rates and factors associated with these practices in a sample of 200 FWUDs recruited from a publicly-run drug rehabilitation center. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The majority (86%) was Malay (n = 171/200), currently single (71%, n = 141/200), and 51% had nine years of edu…

  • Psychosocial stress and trauma during the Covid‐19 pandemic

    Open Access•Ismail Hossain, Nafiul Mehedi et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2021•Cited by: 2•References: 1

    The COVID‐19 outbreak has become a global health crisis affecting both the physical and mental health of people across the world. Likewise, the people of Bangladesh are going through a menacing mental health catastrophe with the outbreak of coronavirus that resulting in stress and trauma. Hence, this situation is altering people's lifestyles and generating complexities in psychological well‐being. The study was based on the review of published ar…

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  • Transforming the Local Capacity on Natural Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladeshi Communities

    Open Access•Isahaque Ali, Zulkarnain A Hatta et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2013•Cited by: 7•References: 7

    Bangladesh has been a severe victim of its various sporadic natural disasters—flood, cyclone and storm surge, flash flood, drought, tornado, riverbank erosion, and landslide. Familial and societal lives and security of people are being seriously disturbed by these natural calamities every year. They also bring deadly damage to the economy and general environment of the country. Natural disasters cannot be pre‐empted at all, but their damage can b…

  • Microfinance as a Development and Poverty Alleviation Tool in Rural Bangladesh

    Open Access•Isahaque Ali, Zulkarnain A Hatta et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2016•Cited by: 3•References: 8

    Poverty is multidimensional in nature and exists in every part of the world. Microfinance is considered one of the most important programs to achieve poverty reduction, particularly in Bangladesh. It has been estimated that nearly 45% of Bangladesh's population lives below the poverty line. This qualitative research study was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of microfinance programs and the contributing factors to the high‐level …

  • The challenges and coping strategies of single mothers caring for children with special needs

    Open Access•Aadil Bashir, Afnan Tariq et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2022•Cited by: 2•References: 4

    Families play a significant role in the development of their children. Nearly 16% of children in the industrialized world live in single‐parent households, which are mostly comprised of single mothers. Although motherhood is the most beautiful feeling a woman cherishes, this experience can be challenging when the woman has to raise their special‐needs child on her own, without the support of her spouse or partner. This study aims to understand th…

  • Psychosocial stress and trauma during the Covid‐19 pandemic

    Open Access•Ismail Hossain, Nafiul Mehedi et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2021•Cited by: 2•References: 1

    The COVID‐19 outbreak has become a global health crisis affecting both the physical and mental health of people across the world. Likewise, the people of Bangladesh are going through a menacing mental health catastrophe with the outbreak of coronavirus that resulting in stress and trauma. Hence, this situation is altering people's lifestyles and generating complexities in psychological well‐being. The study was based on the review of published ar…

  • The mentally ill and their impact on family caregivers

    Open Access•Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2017•Cited by: 2

    The impact of mental illness is profound. This qualitative study aims to explore the impact experienced by family caregivers who provide care to relatives with mental illness. A total of 15 family caregivers from the state of Kedah in Malaysia participated in this study. The findings indicated that the family caregivers experienced four types of negative impact, including financial burdens and social, psychological and physical health. This study…

  • Problematising international placements as a site of intercultural learning

    Jonathan Parker, A Crabtree et al.•ARTICLE•European Journal of Social Work•2014•Cited by: 2•References: 17

    This paper theorises some of the learning outcomes of a three-year project concerning student learning in international social work placements in Malaysia. The problematic issue of promoting cultural and intercultural competence through such placements is examined, where overlapping hegemonies are discussed in terms of isomorphism of social work models, that of the nation state, together with those relating to professional values and knowledge, a…

  • Social assistance programs during the Covid ‐19 pandemic in Bangladesh

    Open Access•Abul Fazal Md Salahuddin, Ismail Hossain et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2022•Cited by: 1•References: 11

    This paper aimed to examine the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the distribution of social assistance (SA) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The paper adopts a qualitative case-study approach to explore the best practices in the distribution of SA by five (5) organizations including FBOs, governmental organizations (GOs), Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political groups, and private voluntary groups. In this study, 14…

  • The Rohingya Refugee Crisis

    Open Access•Ismail Hossain, Md Ismail Hossain et al.•ARTICLE•The International Journal of…•2021•Cited by: 1•References: 11

    The persecution and brutality against the Rohingya people could as well be regarded as the biggest injustice in the history of human civilisation. This article explores the possible threats to peace and security in Asia and the South Asian regions resulting from the settlement of the Rohingya people in Bangladesh. It examines qualitative data obtained from the Rohingya refugees and various stakeholders, including security personnel, administrator…

  • Probation Officers and the Experience of Juvenile Offenders in the Juvenile System

    Open Access•Taufik Mohammad, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•Kajian Malaysia•2018•Cited by: 1

    Probation officers are among the individuals who come in closest contact with juvenile offenders in Malaysia. They have extensive responsibilities in the juvenile justice, such as interviewing the juvenile offenders about their social system, writing a probation report for the court, and making recommendations based on their observations. This makes them reliable figures for ascertaining what is happening in the juvenile system. Based on this, th…

  • Typologies of student experiences and constructed meanings of learning in international placements

    A Crabtree, Jonathan Parker et al.•ARTICLE•Asia Pacific Journal of Social…•2015•Cited by: 1•References: 16

    This article discusses findings from a three-year British Council-funded project into social work student placements in Malaysia. Processes of student learning in unfamiliar cultural contexts were examined in relation to three cohorts of students. Here typologies of experience influencing learning, elicited from student-recorded data, are discussed. Analysis suggests that students undergo a process of liminality, adjustment or resistance to the c…

  • Liminality and learning

    Jonathan Parker, A Crabtree et al.•ARTICLE•Asia Pacific Journal of Social…•2012•Cited by: 1•References: 21

    This article reports findings from a collaborative study of UK student learning in Malaysia. We analyze the concept of liminality as a means of understanding the transitional process between states and statuses that social work students experience in practice learning. Here, in specific reference to immersion in new cultural contexts represented by international placements, the development and learning of students are explored in relation to the …

  • Liminality and learning

    Jonathan Parker, A Crabtree et al.•ARTICLE•Asia Pacific Journal of Social…•2012•Cited by: 1•References: 21

    This article reports findings from a collaborative study of UK student learning in Malaysia. We analyze the concept of liminality as a means of understanding the transitional process between states and statuses that social work students experience in practice learning. Here, in specific reference to immersion in new cultural contexts represented by international placements, the development and learning of students are explored in relation to the …

  • Transforming the Local Capacity on Natural Disaster Risk Reduction in Bangladeshi Communities

    Open Access•Isahaque Ali, Zulkarnain A Hatta et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2013•Cited by: 7•References: 7

    Bangladesh has been a severe victim of its various sporadic natural disasters—flood, cyclone and storm surge, flash flood, drought, tornado, riverbank erosion, and landslide. Familial and societal lives and security of people are being seriously disturbed by these natural calamities every year. They also bring deadly damage to the economy and general environment of the country. Natural disasters cannot be pre‐empted at all, but their damage can b…

  • Problematising international placements as a site of intercultural learning

    Jonathan Parker, A Crabtree et al.•ARTICLE•European Journal of Social Work•2014•Cited by: 2•References: 17

    This paper theorises some of the learning outcomes of a three-year project concerning student learning in international social work placements in Malaysia. The problematic issue of promoting cultural and intercultural competence through such placements is examined, where overlapping hegemonies are discussed in terms of isomorphism of social work models, that of the nation state, together with those relating to professional values and knowledge, a…

  • Typologies of student experiences and constructed meanings of learning in international placements

    A Crabtree, Jonathan Parker et al.•ARTICLE•Asia Pacific Journal of Social…•2015•Cited by: 1•References: 16

    This article discusses findings from a three-year British Council-funded project into social work student placements in Malaysia. Processes of student learning in unfamiliar cultural contexts were examined in relation to three cohorts of students. Here typologies of experience influencing learning, elicited from student-recorded data, are discussed. Analysis suggests that students undergo a process of liminality, adjustment or resistance to the c…

  • Microfinance as a Development and Poverty Alleviation Tool in Rural Bangladesh

    Open Access•Isahaque Ali, Zulkarnain A Hatta et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2016•Cited by: 3•References: 8

    Poverty is multidimensional in nature and exists in every part of the world. Microfinance is considered one of the most important programs to achieve poverty reduction, particularly in Bangladesh. It has been estimated that nearly 45% of Bangladesh's population lives below the poverty line. This qualitative research study was conducted in order to determine the effectiveness of microfinance programs and the contributing factors to the high‐level …

  • The mentally ill and their impact on family caregivers

    Open Access•Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2017•Cited by: 2

    The impact of mental illness is profound. This qualitative study aims to explore the impact experienced by family caregivers who provide care to relatives with mental illness. A total of 15 family caregivers from the state of Kedah in Malaysia participated in this study. The findings indicated that the family caregivers experienced four types of negative impact, including financial burdens and social, psychological and physical health. This study…

  • The Dynamics of Spousal Relationships After the Loss of a Child Among Bereaved Malay Parents

    Open Access•Nur Atikah Mohamed Hussin, Taufik Mohammad et al.•ARTICLE•Interpersona An International…•2018•References: 8

    The purpose of this study is to explore the dynamics of the relationship between bereaved parents after the loss of their child. Literature has attempted to understand how coping mechanisms related to gender characteristics, communication, and intimacy influence the spousal relationship after the loss of a child. However, this area is scarcely explored in a Malaysian context. This qualitative study involved 11 bereaved parents. These parents had …

  • Probation Officers and the Experience of Juvenile Offenders in the Juvenile System

    Open Access•Taufik Mohammad, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•Kajian Malaysia•2018•Cited by: 1

    Probation officers are among the individuals who come in closest contact with juvenile offenders in Malaysia. They have extensive responsibilities in the juvenile justice, such as interviewing the juvenile offenders about their social system, writing a probation report for the court, and making recommendations based on their observations. This makes them reliable figures for ascertaining what is happening in the juvenile system. Based on this, th…

  • Can a building social capital intervention improve the mental health of international students? A non-randomized quasi-experimental study

    Open Access•Roghayeh Khosravi, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•International Social Work•2018•References: 24

    Many empirical studies related to social capital have established that there is a relationship between social capital and mental health. However, little research has been conducted to evaluate interventions designed to improve the level of social capital and evaluate its impact on the mental health of international students. This research, applying a quasi-experimental nonequivalent groups design, aimed to address the gap by examining whether an …

  • Socio-Cultural Barriers to Early Detection of Breast Cancer Among Malaysian Postgraduate Students

    Open Access•Syed Fasiha Shah, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•Progressive Research Journal of…•2020

    The present study focuses on societal factors influencing the breast cancer incidence and deaths due breast cancer. The delayed detection and late presentation of tumour is influenced by the knowledge and understanding of disease by women herself, family and people in her surroundings. The sociocultural behaviour is key component of delayed detection of breast cancer and delayed presentation which leads to higher rates of morbidity and mortality.…

  • Addressing competency requirements of social work students during the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia

    Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh et al.•ARTICLE•Social Work Education•2020

    COVID-19 resulted in massive disruption and changes in every aspect of our lives. To curb the spread of the virus, many governments limited the movement of people or imposed full ‘lockdowns’. This created significant challenges for social workers practising with people often reliant on interpersonal support such as those at risk of domestic abuse; with mental health problems or learning disabilities. Measures to reduce viral spread affected the e…

  • Harmful cultural practices and HIV stigma as psychosocial issues in North Central Nigeria

    Open Access•Augustine Bala Nalah, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•International Journal of Human…•2020•References: 1

    Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of harmful cultural practices and its implications on stigmatization and the spread of HIV infection among people diagnosed with HIV in North Central Nigeria. It will help to identify the cultural values that pose a threat to the social, health and psychological well-being of the members of the society. This study will provide recommendations through educational teachings to community …

  • Implications for social work teaching and learning in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, due to the Covid-19 pandemic

    Open Access•Azlinda Azman, Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh et al.•ARTICLE•Qualitative Social Work•2021

    The global lockdown due to COVID-19 is a major concern as all higher educational institutions face disruption in teaching, learning and assessment. Social work educators in Malaysia’s higher educational institutions are not spared of this disruption. Conventional teaching methods are now being replaced by non-conventional modes of teaching, which include online teaching and assessment using various platforms such as Zoom, WebEx and others. In emb…

  • ‘Do i want to face the offender?’

    Taufik Mohammad, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•Contemporary Justice Review•2021

    The objective of this study is to understand Malaysian victims’ motivations for participating in restorative justice programmes via their views on three core elements of restorative justice: meeting and dialogue, reparation of harm and apology. In this mixed-design study, 63 Malaysian victims of crimes were interviewed. The findings suggest that, in general, there was a willingness to participate and that among the victims’ main motivations for p…

  • Factors associated with drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding among females who use drugs (FWUDs) in Malaysia

    Asnina Anandan, Nur Aizati Athirah Daud et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Ethnicity in Substance…•2021

    Females who use drugs (FWUDs) are at risk of continuing illicit substance use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We investigated the prevalence rates and factors associated with these practices in a sample of 200 FWUDs recruited from a publicly-run drug rehabilitation center. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The majority (86%) was Malay (n = 171/200), currently single (71%, n = 141/200), and 51% had nine years of edu…

  • Psychosocial stress and trauma during the Covid‐19 pandemic

    Open Access•Ismail Hossain, Nafiul Mehedi et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2021•Cited by: 2•References: 1

    The COVID‐19 outbreak has become a global health crisis affecting both the physical and mental health of people across the world. Likewise, the people of Bangladesh are going through a menacing mental health catastrophe with the outbreak of coronavirus that resulting in stress and trauma. Hence, this situation is altering people's lifestyles and generating complexities in psychological well‐being. The study was based on the review of published ar…

  • The Rohingya Refugee Crisis

    Open Access•Ismail Hossain, Md Ismail Hossain et al.•ARTICLE•The International Journal of…•2021•Cited by: 1•References: 11

    The persecution and brutality against the Rohingya people could as well be regarded as the biggest injustice in the history of human civilisation. This article explores the possible threats to peace and security in Asia and the South Asian regions resulting from the settlement of the Rohingya people in Bangladesh. It examines qualitative data obtained from the Rohingya refugees and various stakeholders, including security personnel, administrator…

  • A Qualitative Analysis of the Coping Strategies of Female Victimisation After Separation

    Open Access•Masarah Mohamad Yusof, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Human Rights and…•2021

  • The impact of gender discrimination and HIV stigma on women living in North Central Nigeria

    Open Access•Nalah Augustine Bala, Azlinda Azman et al.•ARTICLE•Cogent Social Sciences•2022

    Gender discrimination and HIV stigma among women living with HIV/AIDS are significant psychosocial and public health issues that influence health and well-being. Most adolescent girls exposed to early and forced marriages, sexual violence, and unwanted practices increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases like HIV and AIDS. The objective of this study is to explore the influence of psychosocial determinants of gender discrimina…

  • Factors associated with intimate partner violence and barriers to reporting it, among female who use drugs in Malaysia

    Darshan Singh, Asnina Anandan et al.•ARTICLE•Drugs Education Prevention and…•2022

    Females who use drugs (FWUDs) are vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV). This study was initiated to identify factors that evoke IPV, and identify barriers that preclude FWUDs from seeking help. Two-hundred FWUDs were recruited from a mandatory drug rehabilitation centre (CCRC) for this cross-sectional study. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The majority in our sample was Malay…

  • The changes of level of knowledge, perception and behaviour of secondary school students on HIV/Aids in Penang

    Open Access•Farhana Kamarul Bahrin, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•International Journal of Health…•2022

    The objectives of this study is to analyze the level of knowledge, perceptions and behaviour of school adolescents on HIV/AIDS before and after the application of the HIV AIDS intervention module. This study involved 600 students aged 15, 16 and 17 years old in Penang, through three sessions involving pre-test, intervention and post-test. The results showed that there was a positive changes in the level of knowledge, perceptions and behaviours of…

  • Refugee and Asylum Seeker Women’s Experiences with Healthcare and Social Environment in Malaysia

    Open Access•Surendran Rajaratnam, Azlinda Azman•ARTICLE•International Journal of…•2022

    The internal conflict in Rakhine State, Myanmar over the last few decades has forced Rohingyas to flee to other countries, including Malaysia. However, the non-recognition of the status of refugees in Malaysia keeps Rohingyas as "people without documents" and without adequate protection, access to healthcare services, education, and employment. Women among these groups face different challenges and are at risk of numerous physical and mental heal…

  • Barriers to enrolling in voluntary treatment programs in Malaysia

    Darshan Singh, Asnina Anandan et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Ethnicity in Substance…•2022

    Women with substance use disorders (SUDs) have been widely reported to face barriers in seeking treatment. We sought to identify barriers that prevented women who use methamphetamine (WWUM) from accessing the decade-old Voluntary Treatment Centers (VTCs) in Malaysia. A total of 153 WWUM who were undergoing rehabilitation for methamphetamine use at a compulsory drug detention center (CDDC) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Data were c…

  • Social assistance programs during the Covid ‐19 pandemic in Bangladesh

    Open Access•Abul Fazal Md Salahuddin, Ismail Hossain et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2022•Cited by: 1•References: 11

    This paper aimed to examine the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in the distribution of social assistance (SA) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The paper adopts a qualitative case-study approach to explore the best practices in the distribution of SA by five (5) organizations including FBOs, governmental organizations (GOs), Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political groups, and private voluntary groups. In this study, 14…

  • Social behavior practices for child protection and well‐being among low‐income urban households in Bangladesh

    Open Access•M Rezaul Islam, Fakir Al Gharaibeh et al.•ARTICLE•Asian Social Work and Policy Review•2022•References: 3

    The main objective of this study was to explore the status of social behavior practices for child protection and well‐being among low‐income urban households in Bangladesh. This study used a survey method, and data were collected through a face‐to‐face structured interview from 378 low‐income household heads from 12 wards (Konabari and Kashimpur) of Zone 5 of the Gazipur City Corporation. Results found that the current status of the presence of c…

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