Foong Ming Moy
Biographic Data
| ID | 7188243 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Foong Ming Moy |
| GIVEN NAMES | Foong Ming |
| FAMILY NAME | Moy |
| SIGNATURE | MOY F M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0306-4419 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence and Determinants of Anemia among Indigenous Orang Asli Children Under 5 in Rural Peninsular Malaysia
BackgroundChildhood anemia is a major global health issue, disproportionately affecting indigenous communities like the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia. Despite its high prevalence, it remains under-researched and overshadowed by other public health priorities.ObjectivesThis study aims to quantify the burden of anemia and identify its determinants among these vulnerable children.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 4 rural districts …
Vitamin D deficiency and depression among women from an urban community in a tropical country
Objective To determine the association of vitamin D status with depression and health-related quality of life among women. Design This was a cross-sectional study conducted among women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity status, perceived depression and health-related quality of life were assessed via a self-administered questionnaire. Fasting blood samples were taken for the analysis of 25-hydroxyvitami…
Vitamin D level and its association with adiposity among multi-ethnic adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among our participants was high. Adiposity was associated with serum 25(OH)D level. Skin pigmentation and gender based behaviours were more dominant in contributing to serum 25(OH)D level. Health education should be targeted in weight management, gender based behaviours on sun exposure, as skin pigmentation is non-modifiable
Validity and reliability of the Malay version multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS-M) among teachers
The health-related quality of life among pre-diabetics and its association with body mass index and physical activity in a semi-urban community in Malaysia- a cross sectional study
Pre-diabetics who were of normal weight reported higher HRQOL compared to those overweight and obese. These results suggest a potentially greater risk of poor HRQOL among pre-diabetics who were overweight and obese especially with regard to the physical health component. Promoting recommended amount of physical activity and weight control are particularly important interventions for pre-diabetics at the primary care level
Risk factors of malnutrition among preschool children in Terengganu, Malaysia
Lower socio-economic status, household food insecurity, and poor child caring practices were associated with childhood malnutrition. Besides implementation of programmes focusing on poverty reduction, community based nutrition and hygiene education with extensive family planning and de-worming programmes should be intensified to improve both mother and children's nutritional status
Cohort study on clustering of lifestyle risk factors and understanding its association with stress on health and wellbeing among school teachers in Malaysia (CLUSTer) – a study protocol
Our study will provide a good basis for exploring the clustering of lifestyle risk factors and stress and its association with major chronic medical conditions such as obesity, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart diseases, kidney failure and cancers among teachers
Study protocol
ACTRN12612000452897
Direct short-term effects of EBP teaching
EBP teaching had direct short-term effects on knowledge, not on attitude. Differences in pre-module scores are most likely related to differences in the system and infrastructure of both medical schools and their curriculum
High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and its association with obesity and metabolic syndrome among Malay adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Our results highlight the high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among Malay adults in Kuala Lumpur. Vitamin D insufficiency is independently associated with younger age, female sex and greater abdominal obesity. Vitamin D insufficiency is also associated with Metabolic Syndrome
SP1-54 Results of a 3-year workplace wellness program among a work cohort in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Introduction Workplace wellness programs are proven to be an important strategy to prevent cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Therefore, a workplace wellness program was conducted among a work cohort in Kuala Lumpur with the aim of improving risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Methods This was an open cohort where all employees aged 35 years and above in the workplace were invited to participate in the wellness program. This prog…
P2-203 Association of vitamin D and cardiometabolic risk factors among a Malay cohort in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Introduction Epidemiologic studies suggest that vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome in the western populations. However, evidence from Asian population is limited. The present study was conducted to investigate the association of vitamin D and cardiometabolic risk factors among an existing Malay cohort in Kuala Lumpur. Methods This is an analytical cross sectional study. A total of 380 subjects were sam…
The modified NCEP ATP III criteria maybe better than the IDF criteria in diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome among Malays in Kuala Lumpur
Metabolic syndrome is common in this Malay cohort regardless of the criterion used. The modified NCEP ATP III criteria may be more suitable in diagnosis of metabolic syndrome for this Malay cohort
The results of a worksite health promotion programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The worksite is one of the key channels for the delivery of interventions to reduce chronic diseases among adult populations. It provides easy and regular access to a relatively stable population and it encourages sustained peer support. This paper reports a 2-year follow-up of the impact of a worksite health promotion programme on serum cholesterol and dietary changes among employees in a city in Malaysia. A quasi-experimental study was conducte…
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The results of a worksite health promotion programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The worksite is one of the key channels for the delivery of interventions to reduce chronic diseases among adult populations. It provides easy and regular access to a relatively stable population and it encourages sustained peer support. This paper reports a 2-year follow-up of the impact of a worksite health promotion programme on serum cholesterol and dietary changes among employees in a city in Malaysia. A quasi-experimental study was conducte…
The modified NCEP ATP III criteria maybe better than the IDF criteria in diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome among Malays in Kuala Lumpur
Metabolic syndrome is common in this Malay cohort regardless of the criterion used. The modified NCEP ATP III criteria may be more suitable in diagnosis of metabolic syndrome for this Malay cohort
High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and its association with obesity and metabolic syndrome among Malay adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Our results highlight the high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among Malay adults in Kuala Lumpur. Vitamin D insufficiency is independently associated with younger age, female sex and greater abdominal obesity. Vitamin D insufficiency is also associated with Metabolic Syndrome
SP1-54 Results of a 3-year workplace wellness program among a work cohort in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Introduction Workplace wellness programs are proven to be an important strategy to prevent cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Therefore, a workplace wellness program was conducted among a work cohort in Kuala Lumpur with the aim of improving risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Methods This was an open cohort where all employees aged 35 years and above in the workplace were invited to participate in the wellness program. This prog…
P2-203 Association of vitamin D and cardiometabolic risk factors among a Malay cohort in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Introduction Epidemiologic studies suggest that vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) is inversely associated with metabolic syndrome in the western populations. However, evidence from Asian population is limited. The present study was conducted to investigate the association of vitamin D and cardiometabolic risk factors among an existing Malay cohort in Kuala Lumpur. Methods This is an analytical cross sectional study. A total of 380 subjects were sam…
Direct short-term effects of EBP teaching
EBP teaching had direct short-term effects on knowledge, not on attitude. Differences in pre-module scores are most likely related to differences in the system and infrastructure of both medical schools and their curriculum
Study protocol
ACTRN12612000452897
The health-related quality of life among pre-diabetics and its association with body mass index and physical activity in a semi-urban community in Malaysia- a cross sectional study
Pre-diabetics who were of normal weight reported higher HRQOL compared to those overweight and obese. These results suggest a potentially greater risk of poor HRQOL among pre-diabetics who were overweight and obese especially with regard to the physical health component. Promoting recommended amount of physical activity and weight control are particularly important interventions for pre-diabetics at the primary care level
Risk factors of malnutrition among preschool children in Terengganu, Malaysia
Lower socio-economic status, household food insecurity, and poor child caring practices were associated with childhood malnutrition. Besides implementation of programmes focusing on poverty reduction, community based nutrition and hygiene education with extensive family planning and de-worming programmes should be intensified to improve both mother and children's nutritional status
Cohort study on clustering of lifestyle risk factors and understanding its association with stress on health and wellbeing among school teachers in Malaysia (CLUSTer) – a study protocol
Our study will provide a good basis for exploring the clustering of lifestyle risk factors and stress and its association with major chronic medical conditions such as obesity, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart diseases, kidney failure and cancers among teachers
Vitamin D level and its association with adiposity among multi-ethnic adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among our participants was high. Adiposity was associated with serum 25(OH)D level. Skin pigmentation and gender based behaviours were more dominant in contributing to serum 25(OH)D level. Health education should be targeted in weight management, gender based behaviours on sun exposure, as skin pigmentation is non-modifiable
Validity and reliability of the Malay version multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS-M) among teachers
Vitamin D deficiency and depression among women from an urban community in a tropical country
Objective To determine the association of vitamin D status with depression and health-related quality of life among women. Design This was a cross-sectional study conducted among women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity status, perceived depression and health-related quality of life were assessed via a self-administered questionnaire. Fasting blood samples were taken for the analysis of 25-hydroxyvitami…
Prevalence and Determinants of Anemia among Indigenous Orang Asli Children Under 5 in Rural Peninsular Malaysia
BackgroundChildhood anemia is a major global health issue, disproportionately affecting indigenous communities like the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia. Despite its high prevalence, it remains under-researched and overshadowed by other public health priorities.ObjectivesThis study aims to quantify the burden of anemia and identify its determinants among these vulnerable children.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 4 rural districts …
Medicine (12 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Internal Medicine (8 works) · Obesity (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Biostatistics (5 works) · Physical therapy (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Kuala lumpur (4 works) · Malay (4 works)