SIEW WEI FERN



Salutation
Dr

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Community Medicine

Position
Senior Lecturer

Email
weifern_siew@imu.edu.my

Professional Network


Education

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PhD (Occupational Health and return to work), 2018 International Medical University (IMU)
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Cambridge International Diploma in Teachers and Trainers (CIDTT) (Teaching & assessment methodologies), 2011 Brickfields Asia College (BAC)
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Master in Industrial Safety Management (Industrial Safety Management), 2006 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety Management (Industrial Safety Management), 2004 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Post Basic Certificate (Coronary Care Nursing), 1993 School of Post Basic, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Hospital
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Diploma in Nursing (Nursing), 1991 Tun Tan Cheng Lock College of Nursing

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Memberships

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Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia member 2013 - Present

Research Funding
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Psychological resilience and users’ engagement in an online peer support mental health hub among emerging young adults in Singapore. IMU Internal Research Grant | 02 Sep 2024 - 02 Mar 2026
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Current Practices and Perceived Roles in Service Provision by Community Pharmacists for Diabetes Care and Prevention in Malaysia. IMU Internal Research Grant | 02 Sep 2024 - 02 Mar 2026
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Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, the Associating Factors, and Ergonomic Risk Assessment among Medical Laboratory Technologists at the National Institutes of Health Malaysia. IMU Internal Research Grant | 02 Sep 2024 - 02 Mar 2026
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Assessing Risk Factors for Work-related Stress and Psychosocial Well-being among Nurses in a Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. IMU Internal Research Grant | 04 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2025
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Prevalence, Associated Factors and Risk Management Practices of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Registered Nurses in private hospitals in Sarawak. IMU Internal Research Grant | 06 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025
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Factors and Costs Related to Duplicate Medication Orders in a Public Hospital Outpatient Specialist Clinics in Malaysia IMU Internal Grant | 05 Sep 2022 - 30 Mar 2023
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Ergonomic risk assessment of working posture in dental scaling among dental practitioners in Kuala Pilah IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Sep 2022 - 16 Jun 2023
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An eHealth Modality Framework for Mental Wellness Among Digital Talents FRGS | 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022
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Perceived risk to HIV, Awareness and Acceptance of PrEP among new clients at a Private Clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Poor Sleep Quality among Working Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study IMU | 01 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2024
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Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Drug Abuse Between Preclinical Years and Clinical Years Medical Students IMU | 01 Sep 2020 - 01 Feb 2021
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Health literacy among undergraduate students prior to credit transfer at a private medical university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IMU | 01 Mar 2020 - 01 Aug 2020
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Health literacy among undergraduate students prior to credit transfer at a private medical university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020
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Perceived barriers to immunization among mothers in Damatura, Yobe State, Nigeria. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Aug 2018 - 28 Feb 2019
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Perceived satisfaction with quality of nursing care delivered amongst patients after mastectomy in a selected Oncology Care Centre in Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Jan 2018
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Perceived Personal Competence and Frequency of Use of Physical Assessment Skills by the Registered Nurses in a selected Private Hospital in Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Jan 2018
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Nurses’ knowledge on prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter-related infections in a private hospital in Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2016 - 31 Jan 2017
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Perceived Fatigue Related to Extended Work Hours Among Nurses in A Private Hospital in Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2016 - 31 Jan 2017
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Knowledge on signs and symptoms and prevention of surgical site infection among adult patients following gastrointestinal surgery in a private hospital in Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2016 - 31 Jan 2017
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Participation of nurses in continuing professional development (CPD) in a private hospital in Melaka, Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2015 - 30 Jan 2016
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A Descriptive Study on Registered Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices with Standard Precautions on Patient Care Equipment in The Multidisciplinary Wards of a Selected Private Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jan 2015
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A study on patient satisfaction level in relation to waiting time to see doctor after office hours from time of registration at the Emergency Department of Penang Adventist Hospital. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jan 2015
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Factors Deterring Registered Nurses of a Private Hospital in Penang, Malaysia from Pursuing Post Registration Nursing Degree. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jan 2015
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Assessing knowledge deficit pertaining to fluid intake compliance amongst end stage renal disease patients on haemodialysis in preventing interdialytic weight gain in a haemodialysis centre in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jan 2015
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Are nurses ready for Evidence-Based Practice? A descriptive study of information literacy competency among clinical practicing Registered Nurses in a private hospital in Penang. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jan 2015
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Factors facilitating effective exclusive breastfeeding among first time mothers in Putrajaya Community Clinic. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jan 2014
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A descriptive study on safety and ambulatory needs among hospitalised older adults in the medical-surgical wards in Tung Shin Hospital. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jan 2014
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Knowledge about cardiovascular risk factors among overweight patients in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2013 - 31 Jan 2014
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Patient Perception about Preoperative Information to Allay Anxiety Towards Major Surgery. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2012 - 31 Jan 2013
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A preliminary descriptive study on medication comprehension among hypertensive patients. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2010 - 31 Jan 2011
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A preliminary descriptive study on self-care knowledge about common infection among cancer patients following chemotherapy in surgical ward Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2010 - 31 Jan 2011
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A preliminary descriptive study on knowledge and self-care practice in postoperative exercises following laminectomy. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2010 - 31 Jan 2011
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Breast Self-Examination: Awareness Among Female Staff of International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. IMU Internal Grant | 01 Jul 2009 - 31 Jan 2010

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Publications

Research Articles

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EXPLORING THE MEDIATING ROLE OF STUDENT SATISFACTION FOR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ABILITIES AND ELEARNING OUTCOMES. JOURNAL OF EDUCATORS ONLINE 2024
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Mediating effect of e-learning quality on learning outcomes through student satisfaction in nursing education FRONTIERS OF NURSING 2023
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Workplace Wellness, Mental Health Literacy, and Usage Intention of E-Mental Health amongst Digital Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION 2023
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Exploring pandemic-related stress and resilience among digital workers: A basic interpretive qualitative study F1000RESEARCH 2022
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Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) in the Malay language-translation and validation in a multiethnic population of Selangor, Malaysia BMC WOMEN'S HEALTH 2022
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A quantitative study exploring the acceptance of the eHealth model for mental wellness among digital workers F1000RESEARCH 2022
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COVID-19: Health information seeking and adherence to safe practices in Malaysia. INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2021
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COVID-19: Health information seeking and adherence to safe practices in Malaysia INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2021
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eHEALTH FRAMEWORK IN PROMOTING WELLNESS FOR WORKING ADULTS RICES 2020-EXTENDED ABSTRACTS 2021
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Perceived competence of physical examination skills among the registered nurses in a selected private hospital in Malaysia INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2020
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Perceived competence of physical examination skills among the registered nurses in a selected private hospital in Malaysia. INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2020
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Community awareness and perception of smoking ban at eateries in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan. INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2019
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Community awareness and perception of smoking ban at eateries in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS 2019
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Work-injury Management and Return-to-work in the Manufacturing Industry in Selangor, Malaysia IFDM 2018 Abstract 2018
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Perception towards role in psychosocial care among the registered nurses in a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia INTERNATIONAL EJOURNAL OF SCIENCE MEDICINE AND EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2018
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Second-hand smoke knowledge and exposure among adults in rural Pedas, Negeri Sembilan INTERNATIONAL EJOURNAL OF SCIENCE MEDICINE AND EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2017
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Participation of nurses in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in a private hospital in Melaka, Malaysia INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION 2016
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Are nurses ready for evidencebased practice? A descriptive study of information literacy competency among clinical practicing registered nurses in a private hospital in Malaysia INTERNATIONAL EJOURNAL OF SCIENCE MEDICINE AND EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2016
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Factors deterring registered nurses from pursuing post graduate nursing degree in a private hospital in Penang, Malaysia INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2015
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Patient perception about preoperative information to allay anxiety towards major surgery INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2013

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Other Publications

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Exploring eHealth Model and Its Acceptance for Mental Wellness among Digital Talents. (Oral presentation) Digital Futures International Congress (DIFCON 2021) - The International Conference of Creative Multimedia (ICCM) Virtual Conference | 01 Jan 2021
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Micro Courses for Mental Wellness Priorities. (Poster presentation) Research Innovation Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship Showcase 2020 (Virtual Showcase) | 01 Jan 2020
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Work-injury management and return to work in the manufacturing industry in Selangor, Malaysia International Forum on Disability Management 2018 Vancouver | 14 Oct 2018
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A Descriptive Study on Registered Nurses' Knowledge and Practices with Standard Precautions on Patient Care Equipment in the Multidisciplinary Wards of a Selected Private … 12th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC) | 01 Jan 2017
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Perception of Nursing Students towards Their Educational Environment in Comparison to other Health Sciences Programmes. (Poster presentation) 6th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference: February 19-22, 2009 (Singapore) | 01 Jan 2009
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Written tests in a nursing curriculum: A preliminary analysis (Oral Presentation) International Medical Conference (IMEC) | 01 Jan 2007

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Supervisions
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Ye Kyi Oo | Master (Coursework) | 03 Mar 2025 - 03 Sep 2026 Thesis: Prevalence and Associating Factors of Never Testing for HIV among Men Who Have Sex with Men from Same-sex Male Online Socialand Dating Platforms: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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ME222 Grp 7A&7B | Undergraduate | 07 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2024 Thesis: The Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Factors Influencing Use of Sunscreen for Skin Protection: A Cross-sectional Study Among Adults in Malaysia
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Yeoh Tze Wei | Master (Coursework) | 02 Sep 2024 - 02 Mar 2026 Thesis: Current Practices and Perceived Roles in Service Provision by Community Pharmacists for Diabetes Care and Prevention in Malaysia.
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Imanul Bin Hassan | Master (Coursework) | 02 Sep 2024 - 02 Mar 2026 Thesis: Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, the Associating Factors, and Ergonomic Risk Assessment among MedicalLaboratory Technologists at the National Institutes of Health Malaysia.
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ME122 Grp A4 - HDS | Undergraduate | 25 Mar 2024 - 29 Apr 2024 Thesis: The Effect of Adaptive Functions of Music Listening on the Mental Well-being of University Students in Peninsular Malaysia.
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ME221 Group A3 HDS Module | Undergraduate | 25 Sep 2023 - 23 Oct 2023 Thesis: Prevalence, Perception and Experience of Online Resources to Aid Self-diagnosis among Adults in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.
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Wael Ali H Aseeri | Master (Coursework) | 04 Sep 2023 - 04 Mar 2024 Thesis: Assessing Risk Factors for Work-related Stress and Psychosocial Well-being among Nurses in a Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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ME121 Group A3 HDS Module | Undergraduate | 11 Apr 2023 - 10 May 2023 Thesis: Self-perceived Health, Awareness of and Barriers to Participation in Public Health Promotion among the adults in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
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Sonia Anak Nicholas Felix | Master (Coursework) | 06 Mar 2023 - 06 Sep 2024 Thesis: Prevalence, Associated Factors and Risk Management Practices of Registered Nurses in Hospitals in Sarawak.
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Noorazyani Binti Mohammed Yusof | Master (Coursework) | 05 Sep 2022 Thesis: Factors and Costs Related to Duplicate Medication Orders in a Public Hospital Outpatient Specialist Clinics in Malaysia
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ME1/20 Group 5 | Undergraduate | 07 Feb 2022 - 20 Feb 2022 Thesis: Perceived Pandemic Fatigue, Symptoms and Confidence in Institutions to Manage COVID-19 among Adults in Malaysia.
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Group 4 – ME2/19 | Undergraduate | 26 Jul 2021 - 08 Aug 2021 Thesis: Coexisting with COVID-19: Employees’ Expectations on returning to work among Private Sector Employees in Malaysia.
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Gunasunthari Rajoo | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 Thesis: Perceived risk to HIV, Awareness and Acceptance of PrEP among new clients at a Private Clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Group 4 – ME1/19 | Undergraduate | 04 Jan 2021 - 18 Jan 2021 Thesis: Remote E-exams vs In-campus exams: The Stress and Behavioural Changes among pre-clinical years MBBS students of IMU during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Group 4 – ME2/18 | Undergraduate | 24 Aug 2020 - 06 Sep 2020 Thesis: COVID-19: Health Information Seeking and Adherence to Safe Practices in Malaysia
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Khairunniza Binti Gharib | Master (Coursework) | 25 Jun 2020 - 24 Dec 2020 Thesis: Beliefs, Attitudes and Agreement with Treatment for Drug Abuse amongst Clinical Years Medical Students.
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Hauwa Ali Indabawa | Master (Coursework) | 12 Dec 2019 - 11 Jun 2020 Thesis: Health literacy among undergraduate students prior to credit transfer at a private medical university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Group AA1 – ME2/17 | Undergraduate | 29 Jul 2019 - 11 Aug 2019 Thesis: Community Satisfaction about the Primary Health Care Services in rural Pedas, Negeri Sembilan
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Group AA1 – ME1/17 | Undergraduate | 11 Feb 2019 - 25 Feb 2019 Thesis: Awareness and Perception of Smoking Ban at Eateries Among Adults in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan
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Group AA1 – ME1/18 | Undergraduate | 13 Jan 2019 - 26 Jan 2019 Thesis: Health literacy and knowledge of influenza among the adult community in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan
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Group AA1 – ME2/16 | Undergraduate | 02 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018 Thesis: The Awareness and Perception towards Health Promotion Activities amongst adults in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan
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Dauda Bukar Dauda | Master (Coursework) | 18 May 2018 - 17 Nov 2018 Thesis: Perceived barriers to immunization among mothers in Damatura, Yobe State, Nigeria.
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Group AA1 – ME1/16 | Undergraduate | 27 Jan 2018 - 10 Feb 2018 Thesis: Prevalence and challenges in Reduce, Reuse, Recycling practices among households in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan
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Group AA1 - ME2/15 | Undergraduate | 07 Aug 2017 - 21 Aug 2017 Thesis: Prevalence and Knowledge of Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Adults in Pedas, Negeri Sembilan.
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Wong Yen Ling & Lee Sheau Wei | Undergraduate | 28 Feb 2017 - 27 Aug 2017 Thesis: Perceived Personal Competence and Frequency of Use of Physical Assessment Skills by the Registered Nurses in a selected Private Hospital in Malaysia.
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Tan Sze Teng | Undergraduate | 28 Feb 2017 - 27 Aug 2017 Thesis: Perceived satisfaction with quality of nursing care delivered amongst patients after mastectomy in a selected Oncology Care Centre in Malaysia.
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Group AA1 - ME1/15 | Undergraduate | 10 Feb 2017 - 24 Feb 2017 Thesis: A cross-sectional survey on physical activity of the adult community in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan.
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Ee Pei Ling | Undergraduate | 07 Sep 2016 - 06 Mar 2017 Thesis: Perceived Fatigue Related to Extended Work Hours Among Nurses in A Private Hospital in Malaysia.
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Kho Ang Chee | Undergraduate | 24 Mar 2016 - 23 Sep 2016 Thesis: Nurses’ knowledge on prevention of peripheral intravenous catheter-related infections in a private hospital in Malaysia.
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Kee Hua Jing | Undergraduate | 24 Mar 2016 - 23 Sep 2016 Thesis: Knowledge on signs and symptoms and prevention of surgical site infection among adult patients following gastrointestinal surgery in a private hospital in Malaysia.
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Cindy Loh Sze Nee | Undergraduate | 29 Oct 2015 - 28 Apr 2016 Thesis: Participation of nurses in continuing professional development (CPD) in a private hospital in Melaka, Malaysia.
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Mariam Sanchez Yu & Hong Qi Ting | Undergraduate | 26 Nov 2014 - 25 May 2015 Thesis: A Descriptive Study on Registered Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices with Standard Precautions on Patient Care Equipment in The Multidisciplinary Wards of a Selected Private Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Ng Mei Foong & Ooi Bee Lean | Undergraduate | 24 Sep 2014 - 23 Mar 2015 Thesis: Factors Deterring Registered Nurses of a Private Hospital in Penang, Malaysia from Pursuing Post Registration Nursing Degree.
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Leng Chun Hoe & Lim Suk Yin | Undergraduate | 24 Sep 2014 - 23 Mar 2015 Thesis: Are nurses ready for Evidence-Based Practice? A descriptive study of information literacy competency among clinical practicing Registered Nurses in a private hospital in Penang.
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Andy AL Marin & Yanaseikaran AL Vadivallu | Undergraduate | 24 Jul 2014 - 23 Jan 2015 Thesis: A study on patient satisfaction level in relation to waiting time to see doctor after office hours from time of registration at the Emergency Department of Penang Adventist Hospital.
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Ashwani Naidu & PS Manjula Suppiah | Undergraduate | 22 Jan 2014 - 21 Jun 2014 Thesis: Assessing knowledge deficit pertaining to fluid intake compliance amongst end stage renal disease patients on haemodialysis in preventing interdialytic weight gain in a haemodialysis centre in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
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Azaria Abd Rahman & Aylin Harun | Undergraduate | 02 Jan 2013 - 01 Jun 2013 Thesis: Knowledge about cardiovascular risk factors among overweight patients in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban.
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Leong Chan Fong | Undergraduate | 02 Jan 2013 - 01 Jun 2013 Thesis: A descriptive study on safety and ambulatory needs among hospitalised older adults in the medical-surgical wards in Tung Shin Hospital.
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Goh Yi Ning & Pagan Chuah | Undergraduate | 27 Nov 2012 - 26 May 2013 Thesis: Factors facilitating effective exclusive breastfeeding among first time mothers in Putrajaya Community Clinic.
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Ting Ee Lu & Ng Sau Sim | Undergraduate | 24 Nov 2011 - 23 May 2012 Thesis: Patient Perception about Preoperative Information to Allay Anxiety Towards Major Surgery.
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Nadia Renu & Norzie Ibrahim | Undergraduate | 24 Jun 2010 - 23 Dec 2010 Thesis: A preliminary descriptive study on self-care knowledge about common infection among cancer patients following chemotherapy in surgical ward Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor.
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Melvinder Kaur & Tan Siew Ling | Undergraduate | 24 Jun 2010 - 23 Dec 2010 Thesis: A preliminary descriptive study on knowledge and self-care practice in postoperative exercises following laminectomy.
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Loke Mee Shiang & Tan Shu Yun | Undergraduate | 19 Nov 2009 - 18 May 2010 Thesis: A preliminary descriptive study on medication comprehension among hypertensive patients.
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Zurina Bt Hj Ahmad Nasir | Undergraduate | 19 Mar 2009 - 18 Sep 2009 Thesis: Breast Self-Examination: Awareness Among Female Staff of International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.

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