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Publication Doctors' views on the quality of claims provided by pharmaceutical representatives: A comparative study in Malaysia and Australia(Elsevier Ltd, 2015) ;Noordin Othman ;Agnes I. Vitry ;Elizabeth E. Roughead ;Shaiful B. IsmailKhairani OmarDoctors perceive the interactions with pharmaceutical representatives as professionally appropriate. However, studies have shown that the interaction is associated with less rational prescribing of medications. No previous study has assessed doctors' opinions of the presentation of pharmaceutical representatives and the quality of claims provided to the doctors in Australia and Malaysia. The aim of this study was to compare the opinions of Australian and Malaysian doctors of sales explanations and quality of claims provided by the pharmaceutical representatives. Methods We recruited samples of primary care doctors in Australia and Malaysia to evaluate pharmaceutical sales visits. After a visit, doctors were asked to fill out a questionnaire on the main product and claims discussed during the visit. Descriptive statistics were employed, and Chi-square analysis and clustered linear regression were used to assess differences between doctors from both countries. Results The majority of doctors reported that the presentations were convincing as well as likely to change their prescribing habits and improved their knowledge. The majority of marketing claims recorded by doctors in Australia and Malaysia were classified as vague claims. Approximately one-third of the claims were unambiguous (Australia 31% and Malaysia 33%). In a majority of the presentations (Australia, 65%, Malaysia, 84%), doctors indicated that the primary claims by the pharmaceutical representatives were entirely or nearly accurate. Conclusions Doctors in Australia and Malaysia held generally positive views of the presentations of pharmaceutical representatives, although the information being presented varied. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Perceived Religiosity and Covid-19 Vaccination Acceptance Among Melaka Tengah Population, Malaysia(Fakulti Ekonomi dan Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 2023) ;Hanita Hassan ;Abdul Rauf Ridzuan ;Noordin OthmanMohamad Hafifi JamriGlobal life has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 vaccination is the main key to stop the spread of the disease and build up herd immunity. Nonetheless, the legality of the chemicals in COVID-19 vaccines has raised doubts, especially among Muslims, making it challenging to win over the public’s trust in taking the vaccine. This study aims to identify the relationship between perceived religiosity and COVID-19 vaccination in Melaka Tengah, the most populated area in Melaka, Malaysia. A quantitative survey was employed among 411 respondents using a purposive non-probability approach. Questionnaires were distributed online via Google Form. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 26. The findings showed a significant regression between perceived religiosity and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance (β = .38, ρ <.000). Most respondents agreed that religion is their life guidance and that religion does influence their life choices. The acceptance level for COVID-19 vaccination was high, at 3.27 (SD =.89). Concerns on choosing to take up COVID-19 vaccinations include factors such as safety and halal status. Furthermore, by examining perceived religiosity in the context of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, this study contributes significantly in adding literature on health, disease, and vaccination. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Tindakan Pencegahan Covid-19 di Kalangan Rakyat Malaysia(Faculty of Economics and Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), 2023) ;Abdul Rauf Ridzuan ;Hanita Hassan ;Noordin Othman ;Amia LuthfiaSiti Nur Farrah Faadiah Ab GhaniPertama kali penyakit koronavirus (COVID-19) ini dikesan di Hubei, China, pada pertengahan Disember 2019, ianya telah terus merebak dengan cepat sehingga ke serata dunia. Ia dihantar daripada individu yang dijangkiti kepada hubungan langsung atau rapat mereka melalui titisan pernafasan dan permukaan yang tercemar. Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) mengesyorkan beberapa langkah pencegahan untuk membendung virus itu. Antaranya ialah dengan membasuh tangan dengan sabun dan air, menggunakan sanitizer tangan, memakai topeng muka, dan mengamalkan penjarakan sosial. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap pencegahan COVID-19 di Malaysia dan menentukan langkah pencegahan yang paling biasa diamalkan dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Kajian itu melibatkan 1,230 peserta yang direkrut melalui teknik persampelan mudah. Data dikumpul melalui satu set soal selidik, yang dianalisis menggunakan SPSSversi 26. Keputusan menunjukkan tahap langkah pencegahan dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia adalah tinggi (M=3.31). Penjarakan sosial (M= 3.75) merupakan tindakan pencegahan yang paling biasa diamalkan, diikuti dengan tinggal di rumah (M=3.72).