1. PERSONAL INFO | |||||||||||||
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2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS |
Medical Degree (MD) (USM); 1994
Master in Community Medicine (Epid. & Biostat) (USM); 2002
WHO Fellowship on HIV/AIDS Surveillance; Bangkok, Thailand; 2004
Cert. Infectious Disease Modeling (Imperial College London, UK) 2014
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3. BRIEF CAREER HISTORY |
1. Medical Officer (Malacca and Terengganu) 1994-1998
2. Principal Assistant Director, Disease Control, MOH, Putrajaya (2002-2005)
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4. FIELD(S) OF SPECIALIZATION |
1. Epidemiology (Communicable Diseases)
2. Biostatistics
3. Research Methodology
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5. CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS/TOPICS |
(i) Principal investigator
ENHANCING COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION MODULES OF PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOOD-RELATED COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN KELANTAN
Sponsorship: TRGS Ministry of Education Amount: RM 133,000) Date/Duration: 2015
Evaluation of TEMAN Program: Outcomes and Cost effectiveness
Sponsorship: Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) External grant; RM17,000
Date/Duration: 2015
Review of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Malaysia (Project on the Qualitative Research on the Mothers’ Perspective in the Uptake of PMTCT Program)
Sponsorship: Ministry of Health Malaysia Amount: RM 30,000 Date/Duration: 2007/2008
Review of tuberculosis contact investigation in selected health facilities
Sponsorship: USM Incentive Grant Amount: RM 5,000 Date/Duration: 2007/2008
Outcomes of Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment in Hospital USM 2005 - 2009
Sponsorship: USM Incentive Grant Amount: RM 5,000 Date/Duration: 2009/2010
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT through CFCS PROGRAM towards BETTERMENT in HEALTH
Sponsorship: Ministry of Higher Education (Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) Project)
Amount: RM 83,000 Date/Duration: 2011/2013
HIV Risk Perception and Voluntary Counseling & Testing Uptake among Women in Kelantan
Sponsorship: USM Short Term Amount: RM 39,000 Date/Duration: 2011/2013
(ii) Co-researcher/co-investigator
Tongkat Ali as Herbal Supplements for the improvement of the QOH and sexual wellbeing in males.
Sponsorship: Biotropics (M) Bhd Amount: RM 276,625 Date/Duration: 2007/2010
A randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial to investigate the efficacy and safety of labisia pumila var alata water extract (bio lp101) (Kacip Fatimah) among women.
Sponsorship: Biotropics (M) Bhd Amount: RM 250,000 Date/Duration: 2008/2011
“Effects of TENAGA supplementation containing Eurycoma Longifolia Jack extract for 6 weeks on recreational athletes’ muscular strength and endurance running performance”. Tongkat Ali as Herbal Supplements for the improvement of the QOH and sexual wellbeing in males.
Sponsorship: Biotropics (M) Bhd Amount: RM 200,000 Date/Duration: 2010/2011
The Spectrum of Clinical Manifestations of Leptospirosis in Kelantan Hospitals
Sponsorship: USM Research University (RU)Grant Amount: RM 241,108 Date/Duration: 2009/2012
Multi-faceted approach of Hospital associated infection (HAI) control programme – toward zero tolerance of HAI.
Sponsorship: Research University (RU) 1001/PPSP/812018 Amount: RM 200,000 Date/Duration: 2008/2010
Study on effect of honey among asymptomatic HIV/AIDS patients in Kelantan
Sponsorship: USM Research University (RU) Amount: RM 50,000 Date/Duration: 2007/2009
Molecular Epidemiology and Reverse Transcriptase (RT) and Protease Inhibitors (PR) Resistance Genotyping of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) In Kelantan
Sponsorship: Research University (RU) 1001/PPSP/812018 Amount: RM 50,000 Date/Duration: 2007/2010
Association of Shift work and Metabolic Syndrome amomg Nurses in HUSM,
Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
Sponsorship: USM Short Term Grant Amount: RM 31,770 Date/Duration: 2009/July 2011
Effect of Letrozole and Clomiphene Citrate for Indcution of Ovulation among
PCOS Women
Sponsorship: USM Research University (RUI)Grant Amount: RM 96,619 Date/Duration: 2009/2012
Occupational Risk and Management of Leptospirosis in Kelantan (LEPTORIM)
Sponsorship: USM Research University (RUI)Grant Amount: RM 238,673 Date/Duration: 2011/2013
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6. NUMBER OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED
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Aishah Binti Mohd Nasarruddin, Master(Research), Willingness Towards Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) for HIV and its Associated Factors among High and Low Vulnerability Women in Kelantan, 2014
Farhanah Binti Abd Wahab, Master(Research), Knowledge, Attitude And Preventive Practices on CNS Tuberculosis Among Healthcare Workers, 2014
Dr Sahrol Azmi Bin Termizi, MPH , Development And Validation Of Questionnaire On Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Voluntary Counseling And Testing Of HIV Among Clients Of Needle Syringe Exchange Program In Kelantan, 2011
Dr Sahrol Azmi, DrPH , Evaluation on effectiveness of HIV testing services among entertainment workers in Kuantan, Pahang, 2014
Nor Hakimah bt Ab Rahman, Master(Dissertation - Mixed Mode) , Survival Analysis and Predictors of CABG patients in HUSM 2000 -2010, 2013
Dr Maini bt Saibit, DrPH , Predictive Model for TB among Immigrants wokers in Sabah, 2014
Dr Mohd Ridzuan Januddin, DrPH , Work -related Environment and Practice Towards Leptospirosis Seropositivity for Risk Stratification among Oil Palm Estate Workers in Southern Malaysia, 2015
Dr Nik Mohd Hafiz Mohd Fuzi, DrPH , One Health approach on farmers, cattles and environment of Leptospirosis in Kelantan, 2016
Dr Tan Sin Yew, DrPH , Associated factors and psychosocial aspect of works of knee osteoarthritis, 2016
Dr Najihah Mahfuzah Bt Zakaria, MPH , Prevalence of poor glycemic control and associated factors among type II DM: Review from Kelantan DM database 2014, 2015
Dr Siti Rohana Bt Ahmad, MPH , Treatment Outcome of Tuberculosis in Kelantan, 2015
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7. ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS
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Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang (2010) |
8. NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS |
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9. LIST 10 SIGNIFICANT JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (LATEST) |
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Abdul Kadir, A., N. H. Nik Hussain, et al. (2012). "The effect of Labisia pumila var. alata on postmenopausal women: a pilot study." Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012.
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Abdullah, B., K. A. M. Rajet, et al. (2011). "A videoendoscopic evaluation of the upper airway in South East Asian adults with obstructive sleep apnea." Sleep and Breathing 15(4): 747-754.
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Al-Rahbi, B., R. Zakaria, et al. (2013). "Mood and memory function in ovariectomised rats exposed to social instability stress." BioMed Research International 2013.
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Anuar, M. I. K., W. M. W. M. Zahiruddin, et al. (2012). "Trabeculectomy Success Rate among Glaucoma Patients in Kelantan, Malaysia." International Medical Journal 19(2).
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Chen, C. K., W. M. Z. W. Mohamad, et al. (2014). "Supplementation of Eurycoma longifolia jack extract for 6 weeks does not affect urinary testosterone: Epitestosterone ratio, liver and renal functions in male recreational athletes." International Journal of Preventive Medicine 5(6): 728.
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Hussain, N. H. N., M. Ismail, et al. (2013). "Randomized controlled trial of Letrozole versus Clomiphene citrate for induction of ovulation in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): a Malaysian experience."
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Ismail, S. B., M. B. Bakar, et al. (2014). "Comparison on the effects and safety of Tualang honey and Tribestan in sperm parameters, erectile function, and hormonal profiles among oligospermic males." Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2014.
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Ismail, S. B., W. M. Z. Wan Mohammad, et al. (2012). "Randomized clinical trial on the use of PHYSTA freeze-dried water extract of Eurycoma longifolia for the improvement of quality of life and sexual well-being in men." Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012.
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Mohd Nasarruddin, A., W. M. Z. Wan Mohammad, et al. (2015). "HIV-related characteristics among female partners of injecting drug users in Kelantan, Malaysia: a descriptive study." AIDS care 27(3): 301-306.
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Nordin, S., W. Izani, et al. (2014). "PO160 ANTIPROTEINURIC EFFECT OF RASILEZ (ALISKIREN) IN HYPERTENSIVE/NORMOTENSIVE TYPE 2 DIABETES ADDED ON TO ACEI BASE TREATMENT." Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 106: S127-S129.
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Norhayati, M. N., A. George, et al. (2014). "Efficacy and Safety of Labisia pumila var alata Water Extract Among Pre-and Postmenopausal Women." Journal of Medicinal Food 17(8): 929-938.
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Othman, Z., N. Shafin, et al. (2012). "Improvement in immediate memory after 16 weeks of tualang honey (Agro Mas) supplement in healthy postmenopausal women (vol 18, pg 1219, 2011)." MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY 19(3): 377-377.
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Rafizah, A. N., B. Aziah, et al. (2012). "Leptospirosis in Northeastern Malaysia: misdiagnosed or coinfection?" International Journal of Collaborative Research on Internal Medicine & Public Health
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Rafizah, A. N., B. Aziah, et al. (2013). "A hospital-based study on seroprevalence of leptospirosis among febrile cases in northeastern Malaysia." International Journal of Infectious Diseases 17(6): e394-e397.
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Rafizah, A. N., B. Aziah, et al. (2013). "Risk factors of leptospirosis among febrile hospital admissions in northeastern Malaysia." Preventive Medicine 57: S11-S13.
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Ridzuan, J. M., B. Aziah, et al. (2016). "Study on Seroprevalence and Leptospiral Antibody Distribution among High-risk Planters in Malaysia." Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives.
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Ridzuan, J. M., B. Aziah, et al. (2016). "Work Environment-Related Risk Factors for Leptospirosis among Plantation Workers in Tropical Countries: Evidence from Malaysia." The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 7(3 July): 699-156-663.
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Sabait, M., W. M. Z. W. Mohammad, et al. (2016). "Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Tuberculosis Screening among Immigrant Plantation Workers in Sabah, Malaysia." International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) 5(1): 41-45.
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Shafei, M. N., M. R. Sulong, et al. (2012). "Seroprevalence of leptospirosis among town service workers on northeastern State of Malaysia." IJCRIMPH 4: 395-403.
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Shafin, N., Z. Othman, et al. (2014). "Tualang honey supplementation reduces blood oxidative stress levels/activities in postmenopausal women." ISRN Oxidative Medicine 2014.