ZAINAB BINTI ABD MAJEED



Salutation
Associate Professor Dr

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Psychiatry

Position
Clinical Associate Professor

Email
zainab_majeed@imu.edu.my



Education

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M Med (Psy) (Psychiatry), 1996 UKM
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MD (Medicine), 1988 UKM

Memberships

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Malaysian Psychiatric Association Member. Honorary Assistant Secretary and Editor for Malaysian Psychiatry (1998-2000) 1996 - Present

Research Funding
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The association between the knowledge on mental health disorders and help-seeking behaviour: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Sep 2022 - 06 Oct 2023
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The Prevalence of Psychological Distress among Doctors undergoing Postgraduate Family Medicine Training during the COVID-19 pandemic IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Sep 2022 - 18 Jul 2023

Publications

Research Articles

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Full blood count values in adolescents and its comparison by gender and ethnicity in Seremban district, Malaysia. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2022
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Challenges in making educational videos during the COVID-19 pandemic SOUTH-EAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021
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Cough and chest pain for four days in an adolescent AJGP 2021
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Does central vetting improve construct quality of one-best-answer items in medical school: An audit IEJSME 2017
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of depression, anxiety and stress in pregnancy INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION, CONTRACEPTION, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2016
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A systematic review of anxiety prevalence in adults within primary care and community settings in Malaysia ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2016
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Delay and misdiagnosis in adult myasthenia gravis: A case report IEJSME 2016
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A pilot investigation of the Operationalized Predicaments of Suicide (OPS) framework THE MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES: MJMS 2012
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Suicide in Old Norse and Finnish folk stories AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY 2011
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The suicides of the Metamorphoses AUSTRALASIAN PSYCHIATRY 2011
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Depression in primary care, part 1: screening and diagnosis MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2007
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Depression In Primary Care Part 2: Management MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2007

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Other Publications

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Autism: Difficulties Faced by the Parents Let’s Define Autism Workshop | 28 Oct 2023
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Facilitator for Psychiatry IMU Advanced Family Medicine Clinical Skills Course | 29 Jul 2023
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Facilitator for Psychiatry 16th IMU Family Medicine Clinical Skills Course | 27 May 2023
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Developing adolescent reproductive health education videos 15th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC2022)Reshaping Health Professions Education for Equity, Inclusivity and Diversity | 15 Oct 2022
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Difficulty and challenges faced by parents who have autistic children Empowering Autism. Understand, Accept And Love | 13 Oct 2022
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Facilitator for psychiatry OSCE 15th IMU Family Medicine Clinical Skills Course | 04 Jun 2022
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Integrating Modern Digital Technology and Public Health in Empowering the Community Wellbeing 4 IMU HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE IMU HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE IMU HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE 2022 | 28 May 2022
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Facilitator for Psychiatry Station 2nd IMU Mock Examination for Conjoint MAFP/FRACGP | 17 Jul 2021
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Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health DPI: Train the Trainers (School Counsellors and Teachers) | 28 May 2021
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Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health DPI: Train the Trainers (MOH Staff) | 05 Mar 2021
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Managing Parental Stress in Special Needs Autism Awareness Workshop | 21 Nov 2020
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Psychiatry Station 13th IMU Family Medicine Clinical Skills Course | 06 Sep 2020
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Kesihatan Mental Remaja : Cara mengesan dan Menangani Bengkel Pengurusan Tatatertib Pelajar 2019Anjuran Universiti Institut Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pahang | 19 Dec 2019
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Managing Parental Stress in Special Needs Autism Awareness Workshop | 20 Jul 2019
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Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior towards Mental Illness among Patients attending Primary Care and Psychiatry Clinic in Seremban IMU Research Day 2018 | 18 Oct 2018
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Workshop on Assessing Depression in Primary Care International Medical University (IMU) Clinical Series 2018 Primary Care clinical series 2018 | 06 Oct 2018
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Self-perceived Diabetes-Related Distress among Type 2 Diabetic Patients attending Specialist Clinics in Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban (HTJS) Negeri Sembilan Research Day 2018 | 20 Sep 2018
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Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep Behaviour Disorder Lunch Talk | 27 Jun 2018
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Are Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients In Malaysia Becoming Less Psychologically Distressed Now? MEMS Annual Congress (MAC) 9 2018. Evolving towards excellence in Endocrinology. | 04 May 2018
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Teaching Medical Students How To Produce Educational Videos On Sexual Health For Adolescents 13th IMEC - From Personalised Learning to Mastery of Competencies: Impact of Technology and Simulation on Health Professionals. | 13 Apr 2018
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Prevalence Of Depression And Its Predictive Factors Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Specialist Clinics In Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban Malaysia. Diabetes Asia 2017 Conference. | 12 Oct 2017
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Does Vetting Improve Construct Quality of Psychiatry One-Best-Answer Items (OBAI) in International Medical University (IMU)? 12th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC), Health Professions Education Without Borders. 2017 | 07 Apr 2017
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Medicolegal And Ethical Issues In Malaysian Adolescent Reproductive Healthcare. 9th National Paediatrics Research Conference 2017. | 03 Mar 2017
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Using Articulate Storyline to teach Home Safety for the Elderly 2016 Learning Resources Festival, International Medical University | 30 Oct 2016
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Prevalence of Comorbidity Between Substance Use Disorder and Other Psychiatric Disorders among Psychiatric Inpatient at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban 2016 Annual Research Day Clinical Campus Seremban | 27 Oct 2016
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Relationship between Difficulty and Discrimination Indices in Item Analysis of One-Best-Answer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for Undergraduate Orthopaedics and Psychiatry. 11th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC). Integrating Culture and Values into Health Professions Education. | 20 Apr 2016
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Mental health problems among adolescents’ girls at a welfare institution in Negeri Sembilan 8th Malaysian Conference on Healthy Ageing, Making Mental Health A Priority for Healthy Ageing. | 31 Mar 2016
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Development and validation of a depression knowledge test for family medicine trainees. The 5th Asia Pacific Primary Care Research Conference 2015. Generating evidence for primary care. | 04 Dec 2015
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‘Interactive Learning Modules using Storyline, GoAnimate and Video at the IMU Clinical School’. 2015 Learning Resources Festival. International Medical University | 30 Nov 2015
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Screening for Depression, Anxiety and Stress in pregnancy–Ignorance is not bliss : A Study of the prevalence and associated factors of common mental disorders (CMD) in pregnancy at Seremban, Malaysia 24th Asia & Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (AOCOG 2015) | 03 Jun 2015
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Assessing suicide risk in primary care. National Skills Conference organised by International Medical University | 28 Sep 2014
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Association of depressive symptoms with recurrent falls: A cross sectional elderly population based study and a systematic review International Medical University CME | 18 Jun 2014
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Epigenetics for Sacred Pyschiatrists 18th Malaysian Conference On Psychological Medicine | 22 May 2014
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Teaching Psychosis using the Web 18th Malaysian Conference On Psychological Medicine | 22 May 2014
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Facilitator Workshop on ‘Improving Parent Child Relationship’ in “Doc Mum” Skills Development: Bringing up children – The Positive Way | 15 Jun 2013
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Workshop on ‘suicide assessment-ethical handling of suicidal adolescents, teens and young adults’. First International Conference Bioethics and Professional Practice. Organised by International Medical University. | 08 May 2013
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Managing Depression and Dementia in Golden Years IMU (International Medical University) Womens’ Health 2012: Illness to Wellness | 06 Oct 2012
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Dementia- Early Detection and Management Highlights in Excellent Psychiatric Care and Addiction behaviour | 01 Oct 2012
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Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Update in psychiatry (Negeri Sembilan) | 11 Jul 2012
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Somnambulism or Frontal Lobe Epilepsy? 4th Malaysian International ORL-HNS Congress & Inaugural Asean Sleep Congress, 2012. | 28 Jun 2012
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Operationalized Predicaments of Suicide (OPS) Cells, Cricuits and Syndromes. RANZCP Congress | 20 May 2012

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Books

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Colour Box Publishing House (2015). Depression in Pregnancy
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Colour Box Publishing House (2015). Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia in Pregnancy
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International Medical University Malaysia (2005). Mood Disorder Secondary to Hypothyroidism
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International Medical University Malaysia (2005). Dementia in the Elderly.


Supervisions
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Chia Jia Qi, Chua Lee Tze, Clyde Chen Yi Jun, Gautaamrao A/L Harinathrao, Harkiranjit Kaur Gill, Hariharan A/L Ganes Moorthy | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2022 - 06 Oct 2023 Thesis: The Prevalence of Psychological Distress among Doctors undergoing Postgraduate Family Medicine Training during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Leeau Zi Xuan,Lim Yi Xin,Lam Ming Wei, Kaarthik Mahindran, Lo Yu Kiun, Lim Jia Wen | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2022 - 06 Oct 2023 Thesis: The association between the knowledge on mental health disorders and help-seeking behaviour: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
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Nurin Aminah Ahmad Yusni, Ng Na Ing, Nicole Tham Hooi Ming, Muhammad Nurhazeim Nazrin, Parvinh Ramany | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Sep 2022 Thesis: The psychological impact of social isolation during Malaysian Movement Control Orders (MCO) towards the mental health of the general population.
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Anis Adliena binti Mat Amran, Koh Ai Jia, Asma Amanina binti Abdul Aziz, Cheng Junn Wei, Fathimath Shaiba Nimal | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Sep 2022 Thesis: Psychological Wellbeing and Perception of Clinical Students Towards Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Malaysian Private Medical University
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Asini Himara Gunawardena, Joshua Liau Chu Yang, Goh Hui Ling, Elashini A/P Arivalagan, Andrew Chan Whye Hao | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020 Thesis: The prevalence of perceived stress and burnout in relation to resilience in IMU medical students
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Tan Qing Yong, William Lim Jia Hao, Nur Shazrin Shek Daud, Navina A/P Rajendran, Ho Sheng Hui | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020 Thesis: The prevalence of perceived stress and coping strategies among undergraduate medical students of a private medical university in Malaysia
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Tam Kah Chun, Derrick Ezra Ng Tien Seong, Lau Kherr Yuen, Nicole Ann Mathews, Tiara Mazua | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2019 Thesis: Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour towards Mental Illness among Patients Attending Clinic.
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Rahulan Raj Rajoo, Muhammad Ikhwan, Tan Yan Han, Chan Hsu-Lynn, Kirthiga Gunasegaran, Koh Khai Ling, Chee Juan Lee, Alicia Tay Shiau Voon, Shasireka Shanmuganathan, Muhammad Nazif Md Fared. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2017 Thesis: Diabetic-Related Psychological Distress and Quality of Life among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Hospital Tuanku Jaafar (HTJ
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P.G.Lingeshan, Vinoshini Devi, Chan Siew Git, Fikre Ilham, Mohamad Syahid | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2017 Thesis: Depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar (HTJ)
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Affendi Lee, Chia Tong Hong, Fom Fui Mun, Nurul Amirah Kamarulekhsan, Ong Yee Chiing. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2016 Thesis: Prevalence of dual diagnosis (substance use disorder and psychiatric disorder) among psychiatric inpatients at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban (HTJ)
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Choong Beng Huan, Naimah Tahir, Kalyani Mariappan, Sim Miao Ling | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015 Thesis: Prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents at Rumah Kanak-Kanak Rembau, Negeri Sembilan
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Bindhu Ramalingam, Goh Hui Yun, Levinnya Devi Arumugam, Sambhram Samdeshi, Tan Yee Wen. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015 Thesis: Depression, anxiety and stress among caregivers of stroke patients attending rehabilitation clinic at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban (HTJS) [co-supervisor].
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Adrian Low Sheng Kian, Gan Kai San, Liew Pei Yee, Ng Mei-Cheen, Shobna Kumari | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2014 Thesis: Prevalence and factors influencing Depression, anxiety and stress among house officers in Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Seremban (HTJS)
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Tan Cheung Kiat, Ngan Cheng Huong, Wong Zi Xuan, Chua Ter Wei, Kishen Sivakumar | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2013 Thesis: Functional Outcome of schizophrenic patients after one year of intervention at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar
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Hanujah, Lim Ai Chia, Oui Ting Jie, Tham Yue Keen. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2012 Thesis: Metabolic side-effects of atypical antipsychotics in schizophrenic patients at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar
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Hiew Litt Yee, Ho Yanlin, Lim Kuok Quan, Ng Eng Kian. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2009 - 01 Jan 2010 Thesis: Prevalence of Depression among patients attending Klinik Kesihatan Seremban
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Ambiga Samiappan, Lim Xiao Fen, Nurul Adilin, Ong Ze Wee. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2008 - 01 Jan 2009 Thesis: Prevalence of Depression among orphans
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Abdul Halim, Benjamin Gan, Edwin Cheong Yit Seong, Hanis Zuhaimy, Gordon Pang Hwa Mang. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2008 Thesis: Depression among mothers attending antenatal clinic
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Chen Boon Chien, Goh Yueh Wei, Lee Jen Ven, Sabrina Balakrishnan. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2008 Thesis: Depression among college students: suburban vs urban
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Siti Sarah, Sunila Rolani Sirisinghe, Liau Chai Juin, Tham Zhang Duan | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2006 - 01 Jan 2007 Thesis: Depression and risk of suicide attempt
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Tan Ai Meng, Tan Chern Woo, Tan Jin Aun, Tan Tse Seng. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2006 - 01 Jan 2007 Thesis: Depressive disorders in patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
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Ericsson Chia, Lim Wei Shung, Yap Gaik Chin. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2005 - 01 Jan 2006 Thesis: Health anxiety in patients attending Klinik Kesihatan Seremban.
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V P Chang, S H Akhbar, Y C Chua. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2004 - 01 Jan 2005 Thesis: Prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder among young adults
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Guee Hann, Hong Hooi Chuen, Huong How Thien | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2003 - 01 Jan 2004 Thesis: Prevalence of Depression in medical undergraduates.
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Thavan Thavarajasingam, Thavani Thavarajasingam, L Y Chan. | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2002 - 01 Jan 2003 Thesis: Prevalence of Depression among patients on haemodialysis

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