Suzaily Wahab
Biographic Data
| ID | 3820425 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Suzaily Wahab |
| GIVEN NAMES | Suzaily |
| FAMILY NAME | Wahab |
| SIGNATURE | WAHAB S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3815-4489 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Adverse childhood experiences and level of self-esteem as predictors for motivation to change among adults with methamphetamine use residing in rehabilitation centers
The study concludes that treatment motivation among methamphetamine users is significantly impacted by parental education, ACE, and sociodemographic variables. Approaches that are trauma-informed, culturally aware, and family-inclusive are essential to improve recovery and participation
Implementing Family on Alert Program to Address Drug Abuse in Malaysia
Drug misuse causes serious health problems, including the increased risk of addiction, particularly among adolescents. Hence, a family‐based drug prevention program is designed to reduce problems among youth and encourage positive development at the family level. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the Family on Alert (FoA) program implemented by the National Anti‐Drug Agency in Malaysia. A qualitative method was used employing Focus …
Cyber Security for Children
Cyber ethics awareness and education is crucial when children surf the internet especially during the Covid-19 pandemic situations where internet use is a common norm. During the pandemic, children from preschool until secondary school level had to stay at home and learn online (Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR)). In this study, interviews are conducted to parents on how children surf the internet during the pandemic and how parents monitor an…
Association between childhood trauma, intimate partner violence, and perceived parental competence among women abusing amphetamine-type stimulant
We found that childhood trauma and IPV did not have a significant relationship with parenting efficacy. Conversely, childhood emotional abuse and physical abuse were negatively correlated to parenting satisfaction. It is imperative that any form of childhood abuse be recognized and stopped early to reduce the harm it brings to women later in life
Psychosocial Risk Factors Associated with Lifetime Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) Dependence in Drug Detention Centres
ATS dependence in Malaysia is growing tremendously across multiracial Malaysian groups, increasing concerns among public health experts and the community. This study highlighted the chronicity of ATS dependence and factors associated with ATS use. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were administered using ASSIST 3.0. A total of N = 327 multiracial people who use ATS were enrolled in this study. The study findings show that 190/327 (58.1%) re…
Case Report
Cotard's syndrome is uncommon psychopathology among patients with psychotic illnesses. Limited cases had been reported regarding the occurrence of this syndrome in anti-NMDAR encephalitis which itself is a relatively new disease that often presents with florid psychotic symptoms. This poses difficulties in differentiating it from a primary psychiatric illness. Late recognition of anti-NMDAR encephalitis can lead to death as it can progress to aut…
Perceived burden, psychological distress, and quality of life among family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia
This study assessed the burden, psychological distress and quality of life (QoL) of Malaysian family caregivers of outpatients with schizophrenia. Of the caregivers (N = 200), 49.5% reported a high burden of care. Higher psychological distress and burden correlated with lower QoL. Older, divorced/widowed, and lower educational level caregivers indicated lower physical QoL. Unemployed caregivers indicated lower mental QoL. There is a need to routi…
Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Adolescents Exposed to the Earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia
Background: Natural disasters may physically and psychologically affect individuals and their surrounding community. This study determines the prevalence of post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and its association with maladaptive trauma-related cognition and resilience among adolescents post-earthquake. Materials and Methods: Data were collected, in this cross-sectional study, during an intervention program post-earthquake held in a state high s…
The Psychology of Murder Concealment Acts
The escalating trend of murder victim concealment worldwide appears worrying, and literature does not reveal any specific study focusing on victim concealment amongst convicted male Malaysian murderers. Therefore, this study was aimed at investigating the psychological traits that may underlie the act of murder concealment in Malaysia via mixed method approaches. Male murderers ( n = 71) from 11 prisons were selected via purposive sampling techni…
Depression and Anxiety Predict Healthcare Workers’ Understanding of and Willingness to Help Suicide Attempt Patients
We examined whether burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, lifetime suicidal ideation, self-efficacy in preventing suicide and demographic factors predicted the understanding of and willingness to help suicidal patients among hospital healthcare workers. A total of 368 healthcare workers from the major surgical and medical departments in a general hospital setting were recruited. Participants responded to the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21…
The role of social support and spiritual wellbeing in predicting suicidal ideation among marginalized adolescents in Malaysia
Spiritual wellbeing in combination with family support plays a major role in predicting suicidal ideation. Therefore, intervention for encompassing spirituality and family support may contribute to a more positive outcome in suicidal adolescents
Health-Care Workers’ Perception of Patients’ Suicide Intention and Factors Leading to It
This study explored health-care workers' perception of patients' suicide intention and their understanding of factors leading to particular interpretations. Semistructured face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with 32 health-care workers from a general hospital in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Interview data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis. The health-care workers were found to have fo…
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Attitudes Toward Suicide Questionnaire Among Healthcare personnel in Malaysia
Understanding attitudes toward suicide, especially among healthcare personnel, is an important step in both suicide prevention and treatment. We document the adaptation process and establish the validity and reliability of the Attitudes Toward Suicide (ATTS) questionnaire among 262 healthcare personnel in 2 major public hospitals in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. The findings indicate that healthcare personnel in Malaysia have unique constructs on s…
Implementing Family on Alert Program to Address Drug Abuse in Malaysia
Drug misuse causes serious health problems, including the increased risk of addiction, particularly among adolescents. Hence, a family‐based drug prevention program is designed to reduce problems among youth and encourage positive development at the family level. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the Family on Alert (FoA) program implemented by the National Anti‐Drug Agency in Malaysia. A qualitative method was used employing Focus …
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Attitudes Toward Suicide Questionnaire Among Healthcare personnel in Malaysia
Understanding attitudes toward suicide, especially among healthcare personnel, is an important step in both suicide prevention and treatment. We document the adaptation process and establish the validity and reliability of the Attitudes Toward Suicide (ATTS) questionnaire among 262 healthcare personnel in 2 major public hospitals in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. The findings indicate that healthcare personnel in Malaysia have unique constructs on s…
Health-Care Workers’ Perception of Patients’ Suicide Intention and Factors Leading to It
This study explored health-care workers' perception of patients' suicide intention and their understanding of factors leading to particular interpretations. Semistructured face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with 32 health-care workers from a general hospital in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Interview data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis. The health-care workers were found to have fo…
The role of social support and spiritual wellbeing in predicting suicidal ideation among marginalized adolescents in Malaysia
Spiritual wellbeing in combination with family support plays a major role in predicting suicidal ideation. Therefore, intervention for encompassing spirituality and family support may contribute to a more positive outcome in suicidal adolescents
Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Adolescents Exposed to the Earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia
Background: Natural disasters may physically and psychologically affect individuals and their surrounding community. This study determines the prevalence of post-traumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and its association with maladaptive trauma-related cognition and resilience among adolescents post-earthquake. Materials and Methods: Data were collected, in this cross-sectional study, during an intervention program post-earthquake held in a state high s…
The Psychology of Murder Concealment Acts
The escalating trend of murder victim concealment worldwide appears worrying, and literature does not reveal any specific study focusing on victim concealment amongst convicted male Malaysian murderers. Therefore, this study was aimed at investigating the psychological traits that may underlie the act of murder concealment in Malaysia via mixed method approaches. Male murderers ( n = 71) from 11 prisons were selected via purposive sampling techni…
Depression and Anxiety Predict Healthcare Workers’ Understanding of and Willingness to Help Suicide Attempt Patients
We examined whether burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, lifetime suicidal ideation, self-efficacy in preventing suicide and demographic factors predicted the understanding of and willingness to help suicidal patients among hospital healthcare workers. A total of 368 healthcare workers from the major surgical and medical departments in a general hospital setting were recruited. Participants responded to the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21…
Case Report
Cotard's syndrome is uncommon psychopathology among patients with psychotic illnesses. Limited cases had been reported regarding the occurrence of this syndrome in anti-NMDAR encephalitis which itself is a relatively new disease that often presents with florid psychotic symptoms. This poses difficulties in differentiating it from a primary psychiatric illness. Late recognition of anti-NMDAR encephalitis can lead to death as it can progress to aut…
Perceived burden, psychological distress, and quality of life among family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia
This study assessed the burden, psychological distress and quality of life (QoL) of Malaysian family caregivers of outpatients with schizophrenia. Of the caregivers (N = 200), 49.5% reported a high burden of care. Higher psychological distress and burden correlated with lower QoL. Older, divorced/widowed, and lower educational level caregivers indicated lower physical QoL. Unemployed caregivers indicated lower mental QoL. There is a need to routi…
Cyber Security for Children
Cyber ethics awareness and education is crucial when children surf the internet especially during the Covid-19 pandemic situations where internet use is a common norm. During the pandemic, children from preschool until secondary school level had to stay at home and learn online (Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR)). In this study, interviews are conducted to parents on how children surf the internet during the pandemic and how parents monitor an…
Association between childhood trauma, intimate partner violence, and perceived parental competence among women abusing amphetamine-type stimulant
We found that childhood trauma and IPV did not have a significant relationship with parenting efficacy. Conversely, childhood emotional abuse and physical abuse were negatively correlated to parenting satisfaction. It is imperative that any form of childhood abuse be recognized and stopped early to reduce the harm it brings to women later in life
Psychosocial Risk Factors Associated with Lifetime Amphetamine-Type Stimulants (ATS) Dependence in Drug Detention Centres
ATS dependence in Malaysia is growing tremendously across multiracial Malaysian groups, increasing concerns among public health experts and the community. This study highlighted the chronicity of ATS dependence and factors associated with ATS use. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were administered using ASSIST 3.0. A total of N = 327 multiracial people who use ATS were enrolled in this study. The study findings show that 190/327 (58.1%) re…
Adverse childhood experiences and level of self-esteem as predictors for motivation to change among adults with methamphetamine use residing in rehabilitation centers
The study concludes that treatment motivation among methamphetamine users is significantly impacted by parental education, ACE, and sociodemographic variables. Approaches that are trauma-informed, culturally aware, and family-inclusive are essential to improve recovery and participation
Implementing Family on Alert Program to Address Drug Abuse in Malaysia
Drug misuse causes serious health problems, including the increased risk of addiction, particularly among adolescents. Hence, a family‐based drug prevention program is designed to reduce problems among youth and encourage positive development at the family level. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of the Family on Alert (FoA) program implemented by the National Anti‐Drug Agency in Malaysia. A qualitative method was used employing Focus …
Medicine (12 works) · Psychology (12 works) · Clinical Psychology (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (10 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Poison control (5 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (4 works) · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies (4 works) · Suicide prevention (4 works) · Health care (3 works)