International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Job stress is the detrimental physical and emotional responses that might occur when there is con... more Job stress is the detrimental physical and emotional responses that might occur when there is conflict between the expectations of a job and an employee's ability to meet those needs. Workplace stress is a global primary risk factor for worker health and diminishes workers’ motivation and productivity. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 133 randomly selected laboratory staff from both private and government sectors in Johor, Malaysia. Descriptive analysis was conducted to establish the relationship between stress scores and the work burden of laboratory staff. The results indicate that 74% of the respondents have more than eighty percent stress scores. Cross tab demonstrates that there is an association between total staff and average patient daily and overall stress score (p-value <0.01). Pearson correlation shows a positive correlation between workplace environment and overall stress scores (p-value <0.01). The research indicates that work stress is a preval...
European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
In the past two decades, job burnout has rapidly become a part of everyone's lives. Employee... more In the past two decades, job burnout has rapidly become a part of everyone's lives. Employees experience burnout because of chronic job stressors. Job burnout is a prolonged response to persistent emotional and interpersonal stresses at work and is characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and diminishing personal accomplishment. This article explores the literature on burnout for readers to gain a better understanding of the condition. It proposes clarifying the dynamics of burnout, including the causes and consequences of its components.
Anemia is a common condition in pregnancy and has been associated with various adverse maternal a... more Anemia is a common condition in pregnancy and has been associated with various adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Hematological parameters are altered as a result of normal physiological changes during pregnancy, most notably a decrease in hemoglobin (Hb) concentration. As iron demands during pregnancy increases tremendously, it is not surprising that iron deficiency anemia is still the most common cause of anemia. Indeed, a mother's overall health and her ability to work can be negatively impacted by chronic iron deficiency, which also causes weariness. In order to assess the iron status, laboratory investigations are advised to start in the first trimester. Early identification and treatment of this clinical disease are essential because of the condition's severe negative effects on maternal-fetal outcomes. This calls for effective and immediate preventative measures to avoid further complications that may lead to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. This review s...
A sedentary lifestyle has become a perilous issue with severe health repercussions in the present... more A sedentary lifestyle has become a perilous issue with severe health repercussions in the present era. Modern technology has significantly contributed to the sedentary lifestyle of many people, especially employees, with concomitant physical, physiological, and social health risks. Due to a lack of regular exercise, many people now struggle with obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Therefore, this study examined the sedentary lifestyle, its contributing variables, and its various health consequences. People should actively engage in physical activity, adjust their dietary habits, and avoid health-harming behaviours. Understanding the association between sedentary behaviour and health outcomes and altering this behaviour are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality rates. The detrimental health effects undeniably escalate as the total daily inactive time increases. The study suggests that workplaces and public spaces should be designed to encourage active and recreational activit...
European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Cognitive functioning is essential for handling both job and daily life. However, a cognitive fai... more Cognitive functioning is essential for handling both job and daily life. However, a cognitive failure characterised by self-perceived issues with focus, memory, decision-making, and clear thinking, is prevalent in both the general population and the working population and can be accompanied by both decreased well-being and job competence. Given the significance of people’s health, this study investigated the connection between sociodemographic factors and cognitive failures by conducting a cross-sectional study that involved 327 employees from the health department. Forgetfulness, Distractibility, and False Triggering were measured using a 25-item cognitive failure questionnaire. Information on sociodemographic and professional traits was obtained using the questionnaire. The association between cognitive failure and sociodemographic was established by descriptive analysis and a parametric test. The results of the cognitive questionnaire showed that most respondents (89%) had normal...
Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with preval... more Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with prevalence rising over the world.As a submerged portion of the iceberg, the hidden burden of NCD is escalating and devouring the world. NCD affects HCWs in the same way it affects other types of workers. Healthcare worker (HCW) should serve as role models in the community, raising NCD prevention knowledge and encouraging patients to adopt a healthier lifestyle.This population is thought and assumed to be healthy in almost all circumstances in the communities. Despite working in a disease prevention and health promotion setting, HCWs have exhibited a trend toward NCD over time and have greater levels of NCD than the overall population in various studies. Several occupational risk factors, in addition to the common risk factors, were identified in their life and work settings, making them vulnerable to the acquisition of NCD. A cross sectional study was conducted in JKN Johor with secondary data...
Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)
Monkeypox is spreading rapidly in countries around the world, thus requiring the global community... more Monkeypox is spreading rapidly in countries around the world, thus requiring the global community to be well prepared in order to prevent the infection from becoming the next global pandemic. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of southern Malaysian community regarding their readiness towards a human monkeypox outbreak in 2022.A cross-sectional study was conducted from 15th August to 30th August 2022 by distributing an online survey link to the entire community in southern Malaysia, which was in Johor. The study measured the knowledge of respondents on 18-item scale and gathered explanatory variables. Two-step logistic regression analysis was utilised to determine the participants’ knowledge of monkeypox. A total of 484 participants were included. With the application of 80% criteria for knowledge domain, 25.8% of them had adequate knowledge. According to the conducted logistic regression, knowledge score is a significant predictor of occupation, education level, a...
Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)
When it comes to managing their workforce, one of the most difficult difficulties that organizati... more When it comes to managing their workforce, one of the most difficult difficulties that organizations encounter is burnout among employees. This study sought to examine the level and factors contributing to burnout among employees in Johor state health department, Malaysia and to determine the association between burnout and sociodemographic. This was a cross-sectional study of 282 employees from Johor State health department. 22-item Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was developed to measure emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. The questionnaire elicited information regarding socio-demographic and work characteristics. Descriptive analysis was undertaken and parametric test was conducted to establish the relationship of burnout and sociodemographic. The data indicated on the MBI, majority of the respondents have moderate degree of emotional exhaustion (55.8%), High degree of depersonalization (55.8%) and low degree of personal accomplishment (62.2%). O...
Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with preval... more Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with prevalence rising over the world.As a submerged portion of the iceberg, the hidden burden of NCD is escalating and devouring the world. NCD affects HCWs in the same way it affects other types of workers. Healthcare worker (HCW) should serve as role models in the community, raising NCD prevention knowledge and encouraging patients to adopt a healthier lifestyle.This population is thought and assumed to be healthy in almost all circumstances in the communities. Despite working in a disease prevention and health promotion setting, HCWs have exhibited a trend toward NCD over time and have greater levels of NCD than the overall population in various studies. Several occupational risk factors, in addition to the common risk factors, were identified in their life and work settings, making them vulnerable to the acquisition of NCD. A cross sectional study was conducted in JKN Johor with secondary data...
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Job stress is the detrimental physical and emotional responses that might occur when there is con... more Job stress is the detrimental physical and emotional responses that might occur when there is conflict between the expectations of a job and an employee's ability to meet those needs. Workplace stress is a global primary risk factor for worker health and diminishes workers’ motivation and productivity. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 133 randomly selected laboratory staff from both private and government sectors in Johor, Malaysia. Descriptive analysis was conducted to establish the relationship between stress scores and the work burden of laboratory staff. The results indicate that 74% of the respondents have more than eighty percent stress scores. Cross tab demonstrates that there is an association between total staff and average patient daily and overall stress score (p-value <0.01). Pearson correlation shows a positive correlation between workplace environment and overall stress scores (p-value <0.01). The research indicates that work stress is a preval...
European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
In the past two decades, job burnout has rapidly become a part of everyone's lives. Employee... more In the past two decades, job burnout has rapidly become a part of everyone's lives. Employees experience burnout because of chronic job stressors. Job burnout is a prolonged response to persistent emotional and interpersonal stresses at work and is characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and diminishing personal accomplishment. This article explores the literature on burnout for readers to gain a better understanding of the condition. It proposes clarifying the dynamics of burnout, including the causes and consequences of its components.
Anemia is a common condition in pregnancy and has been associated with various adverse maternal a... more Anemia is a common condition in pregnancy and has been associated with various adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Hematological parameters are altered as a result of normal physiological changes during pregnancy, most notably a decrease in hemoglobin (Hb) concentration. As iron demands during pregnancy increases tremendously, it is not surprising that iron deficiency anemia is still the most common cause of anemia. Indeed, a mother's overall health and her ability to work can be negatively impacted by chronic iron deficiency, which also causes weariness. In order to assess the iron status, laboratory investigations are advised to start in the first trimester. Early identification and treatment of this clinical disease are essential because of the condition's severe negative effects on maternal-fetal outcomes. This calls for effective and immediate preventative measures to avoid further complications that may lead to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. This review s...
A sedentary lifestyle has become a perilous issue with severe health repercussions in the present... more A sedentary lifestyle has become a perilous issue with severe health repercussions in the present era. Modern technology has significantly contributed to the sedentary lifestyle of many people, especially employees, with concomitant physical, physiological, and social health risks. Due to a lack of regular exercise, many people now struggle with obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Therefore, this study examined the sedentary lifestyle, its contributing variables, and its various health consequences. People should actively engage in physical activity, adjust their dietary habits, and avoid health-harming behaviours. Understanding the association between sedentary behaviour and health outcomes and altering this behaviour are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality rates. The detrimental health effects undeniably escalate as the total daily inactive time increases. The study suggests that workplaces and public spaces should be designed to encourage active and recreational activit...
European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Cognitive functioning is essential for handling both job and daily life. However, a cognitive fai... more Cognitive functioning is essential for handling both job and daily life. However, a cognitive failure characterised by self-perceived issues with focus, memory, decision-making, and clear thinking, is prevalent in both the general population and the working population and can be accompanied by both decreased well-being and job competence. Given the significance of people’s health, this study investigated the connection between sociodemographic factors and cognitive failures by conducting a cross-sectional study that involved 327 employees from the health department. Forgetfulness, Distractibility, and False Triggering were measured using a 25-item cognitive failure questionnaire. Information on sociodemographic and professional traits was obtained using the questionnaire. The association between cognitive failure and sociodemographic was established by descriptive analysis and a parametric test. The results of the cognitive questionnaire showed that most respondents (89%) had normal...
Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with preval... more Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with prevalence rising over the world.As a submerged portion of the iceberg, the hidden burden of NCD is escalating and devouring the world. NCD affects HCWs in the same way it affects other types of workers. Healthcare worker (HCW) should serve as role models in the community, raising NCD prevention knowledge and encouraging patients to adopt a healthier lifestyle.This population is thought and assumed to be healthy in almost all circumstances in the communities. Despite working in a disease prevention and health promotion setting, HCWs have exhibited a trend toward NCD over time and have greater levels of NCD than the overall population in various studies. Several occupational risk factors, in addition to the common risk factors, were identified in their life and work settings, making them vulnerable to the acquisition of NCD. A cross sectional study was conducted in JKN Johor with secondary data...
Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)
Monkeypox is spreading rapidly in countries around the world, thus requiring the global community... more Monkeypox is spreading rapidly in countries around the world, thus requiring the global community to be well prepared in order to prevent the infection from becoming the next global pandemic. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of southern Malaysian community regarding their readiness towards a human monkeypox outbreak in 2022.A cross-sectional study was conducted from 15th August to 30th August 2022 by distributing an online survey link to the entire community in southern Malaysia, which was in Johor. The study measured the knowledge of respondents on 18-item scale and gathered explanatory variables. Two-step logistic regression analysis was utilised to determine the participants’ knowledge of monkeypox. A total of 484 participants were included. With the application of 80% criteria for knowledge domain, 25.8% of them had adequate knowledge. According to the conducted logistic regression, knowledge score is a significant predictor of occupation, education level, a...
Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)
When it comes to managing their workforce, one of the most difficult difficulties that organizati... more When it comes to managing their workforce, one of the most difficult difficulties that organizations encounter is burnout among employees. This study sought to examine the level and factors contributing to burnout among employees in Johor state health department, Malaysia and to determine the association between burnout and sociodemographic. This was a cross-sectional study of 282 employees from Johor State health department. 22-item Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was developed to measure emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. The questionnaire elicited information regarding socio-demographic and work characteristics. Descriptive analysis was undertaken and parametric test was conducted to establish the relationship of burnout and sociodemographic. The data indicated on the MBI, majority of the respondents have moderate degree of emotional exhaustion (55.8%), High degree of depersonalization (55.8%) and low degree of personal accomplishment (62.2%). O...
Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with preval... more Non communicable disease (NCD) has recently emerged as a major public-health concern, with prevalence rising over the world.As a submerged portion of the iceberg, the hidden burden of NCD is escalating and devouring the world. NCD affects HCWs in the same way it affects other types of workers. Healthcare worker (HCW) should serve as role models in the community, raising NCD prevention knowledge and encouraging patients to adopt a healthier lifestyle.This population is thought and assumed to be healthy in almost all circumstances in the communities. Despite working in a disease prevention and health promotion setting, HCWs have exhibited a trend toward NCD over time and have greater levels of NCD than the overall population in various studies. Several occupational risk factors, in addition to the common risk factors, were identified in their life and work settings, making them vulnerable to the acquisition of NCD. A cross sectional study was conducted in JKN Johor with secondary data...
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