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Wan Nor Arifin
, Dr.
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DepartmentBiostatistics and Research Methodology
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Emailwnarifin [AT] usm [DOT] my
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Phone No6825
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Area of Expertise
- Latent variable models (factor analysis, item response theory, finite mixture models)
- Development and validation of diagnostic and measurement tools in medical and health
sciences - Categorical data analysis (logistic, poisson, log-linear regressions)
- Sample size determination
- Structural equation modelling
Personal Information
Research
Research Grants (Ongoing)
As principal investigator
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As co-researcher
- Kajian Status Kesihatan Dan Tahap Pengetahuan, Sikap Dan Amalan Terhadap Keselamatan Dan Kebersihan Di Tempat Kerja Dalam Kalangan Pemborong Dan Peruncit Di Pusat Transformasi Luar Bandar (RTC) Kelantan. FAMA (external grant), RM19,946.00. Ahmad Filza Bin Ismail (Principal Investigator), Mohd Nazri Bin Shafei, Wan Nor Arifin Bin Wan Mansor. 01/12/2018-31/03/2018.
- Determinants of Adiposity and Effectiveness of an Obesogenic Environment Based Educational Program on Overweight and Obese Pre-school Children in East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bridging (Khas), 304/PPSK/6316186, RM25,000. Hamid Jan Bin Jan Mohamed, Marissa Burgermaster, Mohd Razif Shahril, Sharifah Wajiha Wafa Syed Saadun, Wan Mohd Izani Bin Wan Mohamed, Wan Nor Arifin. 1/2/2019-31/1/2020.
- Investigation of the Association Between Patient Demographic Profiles, Genetic Polymorphisms, Clinical Factors and Statin-Related Myotoxicity (SRM) Among Outpatient Statin Users in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Short Term Grant 304/PPSK/6315087, RM30,168.00. Nur Salwani Binti Bakar (Principal Investigator), Imran Bin Ahmad, Sarina Sulong, Wan Amir Nizam Bin Wan Ahmad, Wan Nor Arifin. 1/10/2017-30/9/2019.
Research Grants (Completed)
As Principal Investigator
- Attitude towards statistics among postgraduate students in Universiti Sains Malaysia. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Short Term Grant 304/PPSP/61313055, RM23,405.20. Wan Nor Arifin (Principal Investigator), Muhammad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Sarimah Abdullah. 1/9/2014-31/8/2017.
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of Effectiveness of "One Minute Exercise" in Reducing Blood Pressure Among Hypertensive Patients, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Insentive Grant 2010/0728, RM5000.00. Wan Nor Arifin (Principal Investigator). 25/5/2010-24/5/2011.
As Co-researcher
- My Body is Fit and Fabulous (MyBFF@work): An Intervention Project to Combat Obesity Among Malaysian Civil Servants in Kelantan. Institute of Medical Research of Malaysia, 304/PPSK/6150130, RM307,000.00. Wan Abdul Manan Wan Muda (Principal Investigator), Ab Aziz Al Safi Ismail, Hamid Jan Jan Mohamed, Mohamad Paiman, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Noor Fazlina Hamid, Nor Haslina Mohd, Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail, Wan Mohamad Wan Bebakar, Wan Mohd Izani Wan Mohamed, Wan Nor Arifin, Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Wan Suriati Wan Nik, Rohaida Ismail, Wan Nazaimoon Wan Mohamud. 1/1/2014-31/10/2018.
- The Effect of Modified Alternate Day Calorie Restriction on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Universiti Sains Malaysia, Short Term Grant 304/PPSP/61313173, RM38,228.60. Chandran Nadarajan (Principal Investigator), Juhara Haron, Khairun Nisah Ibrahim, Lee Yeong Yeh, Wan Nor Arifin. 1/4/2016-31/3/2018.
- Validation of the Malay Version of Extroversion Non-Verbal Personality Questionnaire in Order to Screen the Extroversion Trait and Detecting the Neural Correlate of Extroversion from Various Arousal Intensities of Visual Stimuli. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Research University Grant (Individual) (RUI) 1001/PPSP/ 812188, RM124,844.32. Mohd Nasir Che Mohd Yusoff (Principal Investigator), Mohammed Faruque Reza, Wan Nor Arifin, Jianjin Yuan. 15/9/2015-14/9/2017.
- Socio-Demographic, Clinical and Epidemiological Factors of TB-HIV Coinfection in Northern Malaysia: Standardisation and Log-linear Analyses on Morbidity Rates. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Short Term Grant 304/PPSP/61313141, RM34,989.00. Najib Majdi Yaacob (Principal Investigator), Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, Syed Hatim Noor, Wan Nor Arifin. 1/6/2015-31/5/2017.
- Governance for disaster risk reduction: Exploring emotional distress and resilience in adolescent affected by flood in Kelantan and the development of peer support group for trauma module. Ministry of Education of Malaysia, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme 203/PPSP/6171186, RM65,600.00. Maruzairi Husain (Principal Investigator), Mohd Zarawi Mat Noor, Wan Nor Arifin. 1/4/2015-30/4/2016.
- Health and Safety: Psychosocial Aspects of Mental Health and Quality of Life among Survivors of Flood Disaster in Kelantan (PAMASK). Ministry of Education of Malaysia, Transdiciplinary Research Grant Scheme 203/PPSP/6765002, RM121,110.00. Hasanah Che Ismail (Principal Investigator), Asrenee Ab. Razak, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Azizah Othman, Juwita Shaaban, Mohd Azhar Mohd Yasin, Nor Azwany Yaacob, Norzila Zakaria, Sharifah Zubaidah Syed Jaafar, Wan Nor Arifin. 1/4/2015-30/4/2016.
- Health and Safety: Enhancing Community-Based Education Modules Of Preparedness For Flood-Related Communicable Diseases In Kelantan. Ministry of Education of Malaysia, Transdiciplinary Research Grant Scheme 203/PPSP/6765003, RM133,496.00. Wan Mohd Zahiruddin Wan Mohammad (Principal Investigator), Alwi Muhd Besari@Hashim, Habsah Hasan, Lee Yeong Yeh, Nani Draman, Noor Aman A. Hamid, Rosnani Zakaria, Surianti Sukeri, Wan Nor Arifin, Zeehaida Mohamed. 1/4/2015-30/4/2016.
- Study on Influence of Height on Limb Length Discrepancy Effect Over Hip, Knee and Spine. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Short Term Grant 304/PPSP/61313058, RM40,600.00. Abdul Razak Sulaiman (Principal Investigator), Emil Fazliq Mohd, Ismail Munajat, Rosniwati Ghafar, Wan Nor Arifin. 15/9/2014-14/9/2017.
- Development and Validation of Anatomy Education Environment Measurement Inventory, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Short Term Grant 304/PPSP/61312113, RM40,000.00. Siti Nurma Haneem (Principal Investigator), Aaijaz Ahmed Khan, Asma Hassan, Fazlina Kasim, Husnaida Abdul Manan, Mohd Asnizam Asari, Nurul Aiman Mohd Yusof, Wan Nor Arifin, Zul Izhar Mohd Ismail, Tg Fatimah Murniwati Tg Muda. 1/4/2014-31/3/2016.
- The Influence of Religiosity and Parenting Styles on Premarital Sexual Activity Among Adolescents in Kelantan. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Short Term Grant 304/PPSP/61312098, RM40,000.00. Maruzairi Husain (Principal Investigator), Wan Nor Arifin, Wan Nudri Wan Daud. 15/3/2014-14/3/2016.
Publication
Supervision
Research Mode
Current
- Dr. Kamran Sattar, The Roles of Coping in Medical Professionalism and Mental Wellbeing for Undergraduate Medical Students. PhD, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2019-present) [co-supervisor]
- Nor Firdous Mohamed, Factors that Influence the Adherence to Secondary Prevention Medications Intake among Coronary Heart Disease Patients. PhD, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (2019-present) [co-supervisor]
- Mohammed Dauda Goni, Development and Evaluation of Effective Health Education Module Against Respiratory Tract Infections Among Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims: A Quasi Experimental Study. PhD, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2018-present) [co-supervisor]
- Norlyiana Samsuri, Acculturation in Non-Malaysian and Its Reflection on the Neural Substrate of Culture Specific Emotion. PhD, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2018-present) [co-supervisor]
Completed
- Ong Suan Mei, Socio-demographic, clinical and epidemiological factors of TB-HIV coinfection in nothern Malaysia: Standardization and Log-linear analyses on morbidity rates. PhD (Biostatistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2014-2017) [co-supervisor, mainly on software development for standardization of rate using C++]
- Roslinda Isa, Knowledge of primary school teachers regarding asthma and its management among school children. MSc (Nursing), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2013-2017) [co-supervisor]
Mixed Mode
Current
- Abdulwali Sabo Abdulrahman, Structural relationship of the Social Ecological and Psychological constructs on the amount of Physical activity among University’s students in Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2018-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Siti Maryam, Preschool Teachers' Attitude and Knowledge Towards Reporting of Chold Maltreatment. DrPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2018-present) [co-supervisor]
- Sara Fatini Abdul Naser, A Preliminary Study on Corticomotor Excitability Following Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (RTMS) on Stroke Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Northeast Peninsular Malaysia. Integrated Neuroscience Program, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2018-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Nik Aida Nik Adib, Caregivers Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder Children: Assessment of Their Satisfaction on Health Care Management and Stress in Kelantan. DrPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Goh Soo Ning, The Relationship Between Social Support and Interpregnancy Weight Chnage with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Kelantan. DrPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Mohamad Masykurin bin Mafauzy, Psychometric Evaluation of Flood Disaster Management Questionnaire (FloodDMQ-BM): Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Item Response Theory Analysis. MMed (Emergency Medicine), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Wong Siong Ting, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Malaysian version Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool, PEMAT(M). DrDPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Nurul Fateha Abd Rahman, Development And Psychometric Evaluation Of Triage Questionnaire. MMed (Emergency Medicine), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Mohd Najib Abdul Ghani, Validation of Flood DMQ-BM, MMed (Emergency Medicine), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015-present) [co-supervisor]
Completed
- Dr. Najihah Mahfuzah Zakaria, Development of a new questionnaire to assess childcare providers’ knowledge, attitude and practice on infant and young child feeding and their associated factors in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. DrPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016-2019) [co-supervisor]
- Fairul Ezwan Fahrurazi, Socio-Demographic, Clinical and Treatment Related Factors Of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis In Malaysia: Log-Linear Analysis On Count Data. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017-2018) [supervisor]
- Liu Kien Ting, Structural Relationship Between Transtheoretical Model Of Behaviour Changes, Motives And Amount Of Physical Activity Among Undergraduate Students In Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Analysis. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017-2018) [co-supervisor]
- Siti Rubiaehtul Hassim, Confirmatory Factor Analysis Of Malay Version Of Smartphones Addiction Scale (SAS) And Malay Internet Addiction Test (IAT) Among Medical Students At Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016-2017) [supervisor]
- Dr. Azirawati Ismail, The Effectiveness ff Intravenous Parecoxib Sodium as an Analgesic Alternative to Morphine in Suspected Acute Renal Colic in Emergency Department of Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. MMed (Emergency Medicine), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016-2017) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Tan Sin Yew, Work Engagement and Factors Associated with Teacher’s Psychosocial Aspect at Work in Primary Schools of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, DrPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015-2017) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Am Basheer Alias, 8 years retrospective cohort study on short term outcome of sutureless thyroidectomy in HRPZ II. MMed (Surgery), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015-2017) [co-supervisor]
- Aizuddin Hidrus, Structural Equation Modelling on Sport Courage, Mental Toughness, Coping Skills, and Performance Outcome on Martial Arts Athletes in Malaysia. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016-present) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Shahiniz Tasneem Mustaffa Kamal, Assessment of validity and reliability of Malay version of Asthma Control Test. MMed (Paediatrics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2012-2017) [co-supervisor]
- Nurul Fitriah Ab Rashid, Validation of Malay version of Five-Factor Nonverbal Personality Questionnaire (FF-NPQ) among medical students in Malaysia. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016) [supervisor]
- Atamamen Temitope Folasade, Validation of Recovery-stress Questionnaire among undergraduate students in Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Safiya Amaran, The importance of public health ethics in restrictive measure to control hand, foot and mouth disease in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. DrPH (Epidemiology), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015) [co-supervisor]
- Izyan Hazwani Baharuddin, Validity and reliability of Malay translated version of the Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear scale (IDAF-4C+) among secondary school children in Negeri Sembilan. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015) [supervisor]
- Nurhazwani Hamid, Validity and reliability of a Malay-version Breastfeeding Questionnaire (TPB-MBQ) among male staffs in Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015) [supervisor]
- Lim Bee Chiu, Modelling of knowledge, health beliefs and health promoting behaviours related to cardiovascular disease among Malaysian university students. MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Muhammad Zulkefli Ramlay, Cross cultural adaptation and validation of Oral Health Literacy Instrument (OHLI) for use in Malaysia. DrDPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Tengku Zaharah Tengku Bahanuddin, Knowledge of occupational safety and health among medical officers in Kelantan health clinics. MPH (2015) [co-supervisor]
- Hazwan Mat Din, Validation of a new inventory of attitude towards application of biostatistics among postgraduate students in Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2014) [co-supervisor]
- Dr. Omar Kwang Kugan, Self-reported knowledge, attitude and practice of corporate culture among clinical staffs of Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu. MPH, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2014) [co-supervisor]
- Siti Nur Farliza Zaharudin, Confirmatory factor analysis of USM Personality Inventory (USMAP-i) among medical degree program applicants in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). MSc (Medical Statistics), Universiti Sains Malaysia (2013) [co-supervisor]