Yen Jun Wong

• Monash University Malaysia

Vegetable oils, derived from diverse sources such as seeds, nuts, and some fruits, play a significant role in dietary health. However, the current evidence on the health effects of different types of vegetable oil consumption remains controversial. This umbrella review aims to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses to assess...

The stigmatization of NSSI is a significant problem that can prevent affected individuals from seeking the medical and psychological treatment they need. Addressing this problem requires a multifaceted and multidimensional approach that uses the modified socio-ecological model to understand how stigma arises at different levels of society. By imple...

Background: To ensure the effective delivery of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) care, it is vital to overcome potential challenges in LTBI management. This systematic review aims to identify the barriers and interventions to improve LTBI management using the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model and Behaviour Change...

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of implementing community pharmacy-based tuberculosis-directly observed treatment (TB-DOT) in Malaysia. Background: Tuberculosis (TB) eradication is one of the top priorities in the public health agenda in Malaysia. While public-private mix (PPM) initiatives have been launched, community pharmaci...

Background and aims: Hypoglycaemia due to fasting during Ramadan may affect the ability to perform complex activities among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), but it is unclear how this affects one's ability to drive. This study aims to explore driving experiences and coping strategies to ensure safe driving among people with T2D who fast...

Background A multidisciplinary approach is required to tackle the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, which is one of the most pressing public health concerns worldwide. However, community pharmacists are underutilized in TB programs. Objective To identify community pharmacists-led interventions in TB management with their corresponding impacts in TB case...

Purpose With one-quarter of the world’s population estimated to have latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), it is important that the drop-outs from the LTBI cascade of care are minimized. Digital health technology could play an important role in case detection and treatment adherence. This study aims to evaluate the use and impact of digital health...

The impact of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) on health and wellbeing is not well understood. This review aims to evaluate the health and wellbeing of individuals with LTBI. A systematic literature search was performed to assess studies reporting patient-reported outcomes in LTBI management including health-related quality of life (HRQoL), hea...

Introduction Tuberculosis remains one of the top 10 major causes of global mortality, imposing social–economic and medical challenges in Malaysia. Refugees sheltered in Malaysia are a high-risk population but basic health checks upon their arrival, including tuberculosis screening, are not practised. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and...