Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. CHOO WAN YUEN

Professor
  • Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • +603-79674777

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • EPIDEMIOLOGY
    Violence, child maltreatment, elder mistreatment, health research methods, epidemiology, biostatistics, adolescent health, elderly health

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD(QUEENSLAND)(2007), (Kesihatan Awam)
    Queensland University of Technology, Australia
  • MMedScPH, (Kesihatan Awam)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc(HONS)(ENVIRONMENT)(UPM)(1999), (Environment)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pengajian Program Sarjana Epidemiologi
    08 Aug 2019 - 07 Aug 2021 (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Editor-in-chief, Faculty Research Bulletin PULSE@UM
    01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member, Ahli jawatankuasa Fasiliti Gunasama Penyelidikan dan Perkhidmatan (JFGPP)
    01 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator Biostatistics Discipline
    01 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme Coordinator for Doctor of Public Health Degree
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member, Risk Management Committee Faculty of Medicine (Ahli Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Risiko Fakulti Perubatan)
    01 May 2016 - 30 Apr 2018 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Course Coordinators for undergraduates, MPH and DrPH modules: DMLT2101, MTEB1104, MBEB1108, MOGB6107, MOGB6109, MOGB6302, MOGR6303, MOHX7102, MOHX7322, MOHX7319, MOHX7329, MOHX7328, MOHX7102
    08 Oct 2007 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member, Violence Intervention Committee University of Malaya Medical Center
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Scientific committee member, 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect 2015
    07 Jul 2014 - 28 Oct 2015 (International)
  • Committee member for scientific and organizing committee, 46th Asia Pacific Conference on Public Health, 2014
    01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (International)
  • Head, Epidemiology and Statistics Unit
    01 Jan 2012 - 30 Jun 2014 (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee, UM Public Health Symposium 2014
    01 Dec 2013 - 31 Mar 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Curriculum Restructuring Panel Member for Bachelor of Biomedical Science Program
    01 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Scientific Committee Member, 1st Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Epidemiology & Evidence Based Medicine, 2012
    06 Jul 2011 - 08 Jul 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member, Asia-Europe Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine Programme, Julius Centre University Malaya
    01 Jul 2011 - 31 Dec 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member of Faculty PBL committee
    01 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2009 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN PSYCHIATRY, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • ASSOCIATE EDITOR, ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
    2021 to present (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION ON AGEING, MEMBER
    2018 to 2019 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR THE PREVENTION OF ELDER ABUSE (INPEA), MEMBER
    2016 to 2017 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Optimus Bursary Award
    University of Cambridge & World Health Organisation, 2014 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Best oral presentation
    40th Conference of Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health, 2008 (International)
  • Faculty of Health Executive Dean's Commendation for Higher Degree Research (PhD) in 2007
    Queensland University of Technology, 2007 (University)
  • Students/Young Professionals Travel Award
    37th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference, 2005 (International)
  • Young Investigators Award
    4th Asian & Oceanic Congress of Andrology, 2004 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Loh, Debbie Ann; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Hairi, Farizah Mohd; Peramalah, Devi; Kandiben, Shathanapriya; Abd Hamid, Mohd Alif Idham; Bulgiba, Awang; Salam, Mushtahid; Said, Mas Ayu; Rizal, Hussein; Danaee, Mahmoud; Choo, Wan Yuen (2023). Effects of a Multicomponent Exercise and Therapeutic Lifestyle (CERgAS) Intervention on Gait Function in Lower-Income Urban-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. (), . doi:10.1123/japa.2022-0047
  2. Marthammuthu, Thaneswaran; Hairi, Farizah Mohd; Choo, Wan Yuen; Salleh, Nur Afiqah Mohd; Hairi, Noran Naqiah (2023). The Prevalence and Association Between Social Support and Physical Activity Among the Rural Community-Dwelling Older Women in a Southeast Asian Country, JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. (), . doi:10.1123/japa.2022-0201
  3. Mydin, Fadzilah Hanum Mohd; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Choo, Wan Yuen; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Hairi, Farizah; Mohd, Rokiah; Allaudin, Lailatul Rizwanah (2023). Process Evaluation of Supporting Family Doctors to Address Elder Abuse Intervention in Malaysia: A Mixed-Method Evaluation, JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE. (), . doi:10.1007/s10896-023-00594-8
  4. Firdaus, Muhammad Abbas M.; Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Choo, Wan Yuen; Hairi, Farizah; Suddin, Leny Suzana; Sooryanarayana, Rajini; Ismail, Norliana; Peramalah, Devi; Ali, Zainudin M.; Ahmad, Sharifah N.; Razak, Inayah A.; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Bulgiba, Awang (2022). Elder abuse and hospitalization in rural Malaysia, PLOS ONE. 17(6), . doi:10.1371/journal.pone.027016
  5. Mohd Mydin, Fadzilah Hanum; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Choo, Wan Yuen; Mohd Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Mohd Hairi, Farizah; Ali, Zainudin; Abdul Aziz, Suriyati (2022). Primary care nurses' challenges, opportunities, and facilitators of elder abuse intervention in Malaysia, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING. (), . doi:10.1111/phn.12961
  6. Ramoo, K.; Hairi, Noran N.; Yahya, A.; Choo, W. Y.; Hairi, F. Mohd; Peramalah, D.; Kandiben, S.; Bulgiba, A.; Ali, Z. Mohd; Razak, I. Abdul; Ismail, N.; Ahmad, N. S. (2022). Longitudinal Association between Sarcopenia and Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in Rural Malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 19(8), . doi:10.3390/ijerph19084723
  7. Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Hairi, Noran N.; Awang, Halima B.; Choo, Wan Yuen; Jamaludin, Siti Zaharah; Hairi, Farizah; Samsuddin, Jamali; Mokhtar, Mohammad Mafrukhin; Fauzi, Syed Mohd; Peramalah, Devi; Sooryanarayana, Rajini; Ismail, Norliana; Ali, Zainudin Mohd; Razak, Inayah Abdul; Ahmad, Sharifah Nor; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Mahmud, Awang Bulgiba Awang (2022). Mortality of elder financial and psychological abuse victims in rural Malaysia: a prospective cohort study, BMJ OPEN. 12(7), . doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061412
  8. Asyraf, M., Dunne, M. P., Hairi, N. N., Hairi, F. M., Radzali, N., & Yuen, C. W. (2021). The association between elder abuse and childhood adversity: A study of older adults in Malaysia. Plos One, 16(7), 14. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254717
  9. Fong, S. L., Lim, K. S., Tan, L., Zainuddin, N. H., Ho, J. H., Chia, Z. J., . . . Tan, C. T. (2021). Prevalence study of epilepsy in Malaysia. Epilepsy Research, 170, 4. doi: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2021.106551
  10. Khoo, YY; Farid, NDN; Choo, WY; Omar, A (2021). Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of young-onset hypertension in Malaysia, 2006-2015, JOURNAL OF HUMAN HYPERTENSION. (), . doi:10.1038/s41371-020-00478-0
  11. Marthammuthu, T., Hairi, F. M., Choo, W. Y., Salleh, N. A. M., & Hairi, N. N. (2021). A Qualitative Investigation on the Roles of Social Support on Physical Activity Behaviour among the Rural-Dwelling Older Women in Malaysia. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(18), 15. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)32381-9; 10.3390/ijerph18189609
  12. Marthammuthu, T; Hairi, FM; Choo, WY; Salleh, NAM; Hairi, NN (2021). A Qualitative Investigation on the Roles of Social Support on Physical Activity Behaviour among the Rural-Dwelling Older Women in Malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 18(18), . doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)32381-9
  13. Mydin, F. H. M., Othman, S., Choo, W. Y., Hairi, N. N. M., Hairi, F. M., Karim, S. N. S., . . . Awaludin, L. R. (2021). Supporting family doctors to address elder abuse: a quasi-experimental study in Malaysia. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 33(2), 151-167. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2021.1919272
  14. Mydin, F. H. M., Yuen, C. W., & Othman, S. (2021). The Effectiveness of Educational Intervention in Improving Primary Health-Care Service Providers' Knowledge, Identification, and Management of Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Systematic Review. Trauma Violence & Abuse, 22(4), 944-960. doi: 10.1177/1524838019889359
  15. Othman, S., Yuen, C. W., Zain, N. M., & Samad, A. A. (2021). Exploring Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Attending Malaysian Primary Care Clinics. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(15-16), NP7920-NP7941. doi: 10.1177/0886260519839426
  16. Ghawadra, S. F., Abdullah, K. L., Choo, W. Y., Danaee, M., & Phang, C. K. (2020). The effect of mindfulness-based training on stress, anxiety, depression and job satisfaction among ward nurses: A randomized control trial. Journal of Nursing Management, 28(5), 1088-1097. doi: 10.1111/jonm.13049
  17. Mahmud, M. A. F., Hazrin, M., Muhammad, E. N., Hisyam, M. F. M., Awaludin, S. M., Razak, M. A. A., . . . Yuen, C. W. (2020). Social support among older adults in Malaysia. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 20, 63-67. doi: 10.1111/ggi.14033
  18. Mydin, F. H. M., Othman, S., Choo, W. Y., Hairi, N. N. M., Hairi, F. M., Karim, S. N. S., . . . Adnan, Z. (2020). Clinical recognition of elder maltreatment and intention to report among primary care doctors. Journal of Elder Abuse Neglect, 32(1), 72-83. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2020.1731640
  19. Sooryanarayana, R., Ganapathy, S. S., Wong, N. I., Rosman, A., Choo, W. Y., & Hairi, N. N. (2020). Elder abuse: Nationwide findings among community-dwelling Malaysian older persons. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 20, 85-91. doi: 10.1111/ggi.13989
  20. Ghawadra, S. F., Abdullah, K. L., Choo, W. Y., Phang, C. K. (2019). Psychological distress and its association with job satisfaction among nurses in a teaching hospital. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(21-22), 4087-4097. doi:10.1111/jocn.14993
  21. Ghawadra, S. F., Abdullah, K. L., Choo, W. Y., Phang, C. K. Mindfulness-based stress reduction for psychological distress among nurses: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 12. doi:10.1111/jocn.14987
  22. Mohd, T., Yunus, R. M., Hairi, F., Hairi, N. N., Choo, W. Y. (2019). Social support and depression among community dwelling older adults in Asia: a systematic review. Bmj Open, 9(7), 12. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026667
  23. Mohd, Tengku Amatullah Madeehah Tengku; Yunus, Raudah Mohd; Hairi, Farizah; Hairi, Noran N.; Choo, Wan Yuen (2019). Social support and depression among community dwelling older adults in Asia: a systematic review, BMJ OPEN. 9(7), . doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026667
  24. Nordin, A. A., Hairi, F. M., Choo, W. Y., Hairi, N. N. (2019). Care Recipient Multimorbidity and Health Impacts on Informal Caregivers: A Systematic Review. Gerontologist, 59(5), E611-E628. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny072
  25. Nordin, Awatef Amer; Hairi, Farizah Mohd; Choo, Wan Yuen; Hairi, Noran N. (2019). Care Recipient Multimorbidity and Health Impacts on Informal Caregivers: A Systematic Review, GERONTOLOGIST. 59(5), E611-E628. doi:10.1093/geront/gny072
  26. Selvam, S. B. P., Khoo, E. M., Chow, S. Y., Wong, P. F., Mohsin, S. S., Abdullah, A., Choo, W. Y. (2019). Development of a Sexually Transmitted Disease Client-friendly Unit at a Primary Care Clinic in Malaysia: Lessons Learnt. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 46(2), 143-145. doi:10.1097/olq.0000000000000918
  27. Yunus, R. M., Hairi, N. N., Yuen, C. W. (2019). Consequences of Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. Trauma Violence Abuse, 20(2), 197-213. doi:10.1177/1524838017692798
  28. Yunus, R. M., Hairi, N. N., Yuen, C., Sooryanarayana, R., Hairi, F., Ismail, N., . . . Bulgiba, A. (2019). Does abuse in late life worsen sleep quality? A two-year prospective cohort study among rural older adults. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 34(1), 60-66. doi:10.1002/gps.4986
  29. Yunus, Raudah M.; Hairi, Noran N.; Yuen, ChooWan; Sooryanarayana, Rajini; Hairi, Farizah; Ismail, Norliana; Kandiben, Shathanapriya; Peng, Tey Nai; Ali, Zainudin M.; Ahmad, Sharifah N.; Razak, Inayah A.; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Peramalah, Devi; Mydin, Fadzilah H. M.; Bulgiba, Awang (2019). Does abuse in late life worsen sleep quality? A two-year prospective cohort study among rural older adults, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY. 34(1), 60-66. doi:10.1002/gps.4986
  30. Choo, W. Y., Walsh, K., Chinna, K., Tey, N. P. (2013). Teacher Reporting Attitudes Scale (TRAS): Confirmatory and Exploratory Factor Analyses With a Malaysian Sample, Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 28(2), 231-253
  31. Lim, K. S., Choo, W. Y., Wu, C., Tan, C. T. (2013). Malay Public Attitudes Toward Epilepsy (PATE) scale: Translation and psychometric evaluation, Epilepsy Behavior. 29(2), 395-399
  32. Sooryanarayana, R., Choo, W. Y., Hairi, N. N. (2013). A Review on the Prevalence and Measurement of Elder Abuse in the Community, Trauma Violence Abuse. 14(4), 316-325
Scopus
  1. Mohd Mydin F.H., Mikton C., Choo W.Y., Shanmugam R.H., Murray A., Yon Y., Mohd Yunus R., Hairi N.N., Mohd Hairi F., Beaulieu M., Phelan A. (2023). PROTOCOL: Psychometric properties of instruments for measuring elder abuse and neglect in community and institutional settings: A systematic review, Campbell Systematic Reviews. 19(3), . doi:10.1002/cl2.1342
  2. Welch V., Tanjong Ghogomu E., Dowling S., Choo W.Y., Yunus R.M., Mohd T.A.M.T., Haitas N., Bomze S., Dahrouge S., Garcia E., Holt-Lunstad J., Lasgaard M., Lim M.H., Mulligan K., Salzwedel D.M., Qualter P., Hebert P.C., Mikton C. (2023). PROTOCOL: In-person interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness: An evidence and gap map, Campbell Systematic Reviews. 19(3), . doi:10.1002/cl2.1340
  3. Firdaus M.A.M., Yunus R.M., Hairi N.N., Choo W.Y., Hairi F., Suddin L.S., Sooryanarayana R., Ismail N., Peramalah D., Ali Z.M., Ahmad S.N., Razak I.A., Othman S., Bulgiba A. (2022). Elder abuse and hospitalization in rural Malaysia, PLoS ONE. 17(6 June), . doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0270163
  4. Khoo Y.Y., Farid N.D.N., Choo W.Y., Omar A. (2022). Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of young-onset hypertension in Malaysia, 2006 2015, Journal of Human Hypertension. 36(1), 106-116. doi:10.1038/s41371-020-00478-0
  5. Mohd Mydin F.H., Othman S., Choo W.Y., Mohd Hairi N.N., Mohd Hairi F., Ali Z., Abdul Aziz S. (2022). Primary care nurses challenges, opportunities, and facilitators of elder abuse intervention in Malaysia, Public Health Nursing. 39(1), 3-14. doi:10.1111/phn.12961
  6. Mohd Mydin F.H., Wan Yuen C., Othman S., Mohd Hairi N.N., Mohd Hairi F., Ali Z., Abdul Aziz S. (2022). Evaluating the Effectiveness of I-NEED Program: Improving Nurses Detection and Management of Elder Abuse and Neglect A 6-Month Prospective Study, Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 37(1-2), NP719-NP741. doi:10.1177/0886260520918580
  7. Ramoo K., Hairi N.N., Yahya A., Choo W.Y., Hairi F.M., Peramalah D., Kandiben S., Bulgiba A., Ali Z.M., Razak I.A., Ismail N., Ahmad N.S. (2022). Longitudinal Association between Sarcopenia and Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in Rural Malaysia, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(8), . doi:10.3390/ijerph19084723
  8. Yunus R.M., Hairi N.N., Awang H.B., Choo W.Y., Jamaludin S.Z., Hairi F., Samsuddin J., Mokhtar M.M., Fauzi S.M., Peramalah D., Sooryanarayana R., Ismail N., Ali Z.M., Abdul Razak I., Ahmad S.N., Othman S., Awang Mahmud A.B. (2022). Mortality of elder financial and psychological abuse victims in rural Malaysia: a prospective cohort study, BMJ Open. 12(7), . doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061412
Others
  1. Mohd Mydin, F. H., Othman, S., Choo, W. Y., Mohd Hairi, N. N., Mohd Hairi, F., Ali, Z., & Abdul Aziz, S. (2021). Primary care nurses challenges, opportunities, and facilitators of elder abuse intervention in Malaysia. Public health nursing.
  2. Naito, R., Low, W. Y., Choo, W. Y. (2021). Sleep deprivation and its associated factors among undergraduate students in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2021;33(5):530-538. DOI10.1177/10105395211019930
  3. Syeda Wasfeea Wazid, Raudah Mohd Yunus, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Wan Yuen Choo (2021): Malay version of the modified Conflict Tactics Scale of elder abuse and neglect (MMCTS-EAN): Validation and methodological challenges, Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2021.1990815
  4. Alison Abraham, Doreen Gille, Milo A Puhan, Gerben ter Riet, Viktor von Wyl, for the International Consortium on Teaching Epidemiology, Defining Core Competencies for Epidemiologists in Academic Settings to Tackle Tomorrow s Health Research Challenges: A Structured, Multi-National Effort: International Consortium on Teaching Epidemiology, American Journal of Epidemiology
  5. Calyn Tan Jen Ai*, Choo Wan Yuen, Noran Naqiah Mohd Hairi and Mohd. Alif Idham Abd. Hamid. Voices of Older Adults: Understanding the Meaning of Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation in a Malaysian Rural Community. ASM Sc. J., 13, Special Issue 5, 2020, 156-161
  6. Halim H.A, Hairi FM, Choo WY. (2020). The burden of Care and its Health Impacts on Older Caregivers: A Scoping Review. ASM Science Journal
  7. Hazfaneza Ab Halim, Farizah Mohd Hairi, Choo Wan Yuen. The Burden of Care and its Health Impacts on Older Caregivers: A Scoping Review. ASM Sc. J., 13, Special Issue 5, 2020, 162-174
  8. Mohd Mydin, F.H., Choo, W.Y., Othman, S., Mohd Hairi, N.N., Mohd Hair,i F., Ali, Z., Abdul Aziz, S. (2020) Evaluating the Effectiveness of I-NEED Program: Improving Nurses Detection and Management of Elder Abuse and Neglect A 6-Month Prospective Study. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. May 2020. doi:10.1177/0886260520918580.
  9. SIVABALAN, Thava Viknaraj; AHMAD ZAKI, Rafdzah; YUEN, Choo Wan. THE PREVALENCE OF CYBERBULLYING AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG YOUNG ADOLESCENTS IN PENANG, MALAYSIA. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, [S.l.], v. 23, n. Supplement, p. 202 - 211, aug. 2020.
  10. Tengku Amatullah Madeehah T. Mohd, Awatef Amer Nordin, Choo Wan Yuen, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Farizah Hairi. Social Support and Quality of Life among Older Adults in Malaysia: A Scoping Review. ASM Sc. J., 13, Special Issue 5, 2020, 60-66
  11. Y.M. Chan, N.N. Hairi, A. Yahya, W.Y. Choo, F. Hairi, N. Ismail, D. Peramalah, S. Kandiben, Z. Mohd Ali, S. Ahmad, I. Abdul Razak and A. Bulgiba. Longitudinal Association Between Chronic Pain and Physical Disability Among Rural Community Dwelling Older Adults in Malaysia. ASM Sc. J., 13, Special Issue 5, 2020 for APRU2018, 75-82
  12. Awatef Amer Nordin, Farizah Mohd Hairi, Wan Yuen Choo, Noran N Hairi (2019). Care Recipient Multimorbidity and Health Impacts on Informal Caregivers: A Systematic Review. The Gerontologist, 59(5), e611 e628. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gny072
  13. Ghawadra SF, Abdullah KL, Choo WY, Phang CK. Mindfulness-based stress reduction for psychological distress among nurses: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2019 Nov;28(21-22):3747-3758. doi: 10.1111/jocn.14987.
  14. Othman, S. , Choo, W. Y., Mohd Zain, N., Abdul Samad, A. (2019) Exploring intimate partner violence among women attending Malaysian Primary Care Clinics. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260519839426
  15. Pannir Selvam, S.B., Khoo, E.M., Chow, S.Y., Wong, P.F., Mohsin, S.S., Abdullah, A., Choo, W.Y. (2019). Development of a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Client-Friendly Unit at a Primary Care Clinic in Malaysia: Lessons Learnt. Sex Transm Dis., 46(2), 143-145. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000918. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30278029.
  16. Sajed Faisal Ghawadra, Khatijah Lim Abdullah, Choo Wan Yuen & Phang Cheng Kar (2019) Psychological distress and its association with job satisfaction among nurses in a teaching hospital. Journal of Clinical Nursing.DOI:10.1111/jocn.14993
  17. Tong, W.Y., Islam, M.A., Low, W.Y., Choo, W.Y, & Abdullah, A. (2019). Prevalence and determinants of pathological internet use among undergraduate students in a public university in Malaysia. J Behav Sc; 14(1): 63-83
  18. Amer Nordin A, Mohd Hairi F, Choo WY, Hairi NN. (2018). Care Recipient Multimorbidity and Health Impacts on Informal Caregivers: A Systematic Review. Gerontologist, Jul 5. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny072. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29982539.
  19. Mary J. Marret and Wan-Yuen Choo (2018). Victimization After Meeting With Online Acquaintances: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Adolescents in Malaysia, 33(15): 2352-2378
  20. Nur Sakinah Ahmad, Noran N Hairi, Mas Ayu Said, Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Wan Yuen Choo, Farizah Hair Sajaratulnisah Othman, Norliana Ismail, Devi Peramalah, Shathanapriya Kandiben, Zainudin Mohd Ali, Sharifah Nor Ahmad, Inayah Abdul Razak, Awang Bulgiba (2018). Prevalence, transitions and factors predicting transition between frailty states among rural community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. PLOS ONE. 13(11):e0206445.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0206445
  21. Yunus, R.M., Hairi, N.N., Choo, W.Y., Tan, M.P., Hairi, F., Sooryanarayana, R., Ismail, N., Kandiben, S., Peramalah, D., Ali, Z.M., Ahmad, S.N., Razak, I.A., Othman, S., Mydin, F.H., Chinna, K., Bulgiba, A. (2018) Elder Abuse and Chronic Pain: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Results from the Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect Initiative. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 6 :1165 1171
  22. Marret MJ, Choo WY Factors associated with online victimisation among Malaysian adolescents who use social networking sites: a cross-sectional study BMJ Open 2017;7:e014959. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014959
  23. Sooryanarayana R, Wan-Yuen C, Noran N Hairi. (2017) Alone and Lonely: A Case Report on Elder Abuse in Malaysia. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 18(5), 447.
  24. Sooryanarayana, R; Choo, WY; Hairi, NN; Chinna, K; Hairi, F; Ali, Z.M., Ahmad, S.N.; Razak, I.A., Aziz, S.A,; Ramli, R; Mohamad, R.; Mohammad, Z.L.; Peramalah, D; Ahmad, N.A.; Aris, T; Bulgiba, A. The prevalence and correlates of elder abuse and neglect in a rural community of Negeri Sembilan state: baseline findings from The Malaysian Elder Mistreatment Project (MAESTRO), a population-based survey. BMJ Open. 2017 Sep 1;7(8):e017025. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017025.
  25. Yunus RM, Wazid SW, Hairi NN, Choo WY, Hairi FM, Sooryanarayana R, et al. (2017). Association between elder abuse and poor sleep: A cross-sectional study among rural older Malaysians. PLoS ONE 12(7): e0180222.
  26. Yunus, R. Hairi, NN; Choo, WY. Consequences of Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. Trauma, Abuse & Violence 2017:1-17. doi:10.1177/1524838017692798.
  27. Ahmed, A., Wan-Yuen, C., Othman, S., Hairi, N.N., Hairi, F., Mohd Mydin, F.H., Jaafar, S.N.I. (2016). Understanding of elder abuse and neglect among health care professionals in Malaysia: An exploratory survey. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 28(3),163-77. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2016.1185985
  28. Baker, P., Francis,D.P., Hairi, N.N., Othman, S., Choo, W.Y. (2016). Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Aug 16(8), CD010321.
  29. Baker, P.R., Francis, D.P., Hairi, N.N., Othman, S., Choo, W.Y. (2016). Interventions for preventing elder abuse: applying findings of a new Cochrane review. Age Ageing. Oct 13. [Epub ahead of print]
  30. Cheah, IGS; Choo, WY. (2016). A review of research on child abuse in Malaysia. The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 71(1), 87-99.
  31. Choo WY, Hairi NN, Sooryanarayana R, et al. (2016) Elder mistreatment in a community dwelling population: the Malaysian Elder Mistreatment Project (MAESTRO) cohort study protocol. BMJ Open 2016;6: e011057. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2016-011057
  32. Sheela PS, Choo WY, Goh LY, Tan CP. (2016) Gambling Risk Amongst Adolescents: Evidence from a School-Based Survey in the Malaysian Setting. J Gambl Stud. 32(2), 643-59.
  33. Wo, M. C., Lim, K. S., Choo, W. Y., & Tan, C. T. (2016). Factors affecting the employability in people with epilepsy. Epilepsy Res, 128, 6-11.
  34. Yook Chin Chia, Hooi Chin Beh, Chirk Jenn Ng, Cheong Lieng Teng, Nik Sherina Hanafi1, Wan Yuen Choo, Siew Mooi Ching (2016) Ethnic Differences in the Prevalence of Knee Pain amongst Adults of a Community in a Cross-Sectional Study. BMJ Open 2016;6:e011925.doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016- 011925
  35. Yunus RM, Hairi NN, Choo WY, Hairi FM, Sooryanarayana R, Ahmad SN, Abdul Razak I, Peramalah D, Abdul Aziz S, Mohammad ZL, Mohamad R, Mohd Ali Z, Bulgiba A. Mortality among elder abuse victims in rural Malaysia: A two-year population-based descriptive study. J Elder Abuse Negl. 2016 Nov 14:1-13. [Epub ahead of print]
  36. Ahmed, A., Wan-Yuen, C., Marret, M.J., Guat- Sim, C., Othman, S., Chinna, K. (2015) Child maltreatment experience among primary school children: A large scale survey in Selangor state, Malaysia. PLoS ONE, 10(3), 1-15 doi:10.1371/ journal.pone.0119449
  37. Dunne MP, Choo WY, Madrid B, Subrahmanian R, Rumble L, Blight S, Maternowska MC. Violence Against Children in the Asia Pacific Region: The Situation Is Becoming Clearer. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2015 Nov;27(8 Suppl):6S-8S. doi:10.1177/1010539515602184. Epub 2015 Aug 25.
  38. Ismail N, Hairi F, Choo WY, Hairi NN, Peramalah D, Bulgiba A. The Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE): Validity and Reliability Among Community- Dwelling Older Adults in Malaysia. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2015 Nov;27(8 Suppl):62S-72S. doi: 10.1177/1010539515590179. Epub 2015 Jun 9. PubMed PMID: 26058900.
  39. Loh DA, Choo WY, Hairi NN, Othman S, Mohd Hairi F, Mohd Mydin FH, Jaafar SN, Tan MP, Mohd Ali Z, Abdul Aziz S, Ramli R, Mohamad R, Lal Mohammad Z, Hassan N, Brownell P, Bulgiba A. A cluster randomized trial on improving nurses' detection and management of elder abuse and neglect (I-NEED): study protocol. J Adv Nurs. 2015 Nov;71(11):2661-72.
  40. Loh, D. A., Hairi, N. N., Choo, W. Y., Hairi, F. M., Peramalah, D., Kandiben, S., Lee, P. L., Gani, N., Madzlan, M. F., Abd Hamid, M. A. I., Akram, Z., Chu, A. S., Bulgiba, A., Cumming, R. G. (2015). MultiComponent Exercise and theRApeutic lifeStyle (CERgAS) intervention to improve physical performance and maintain independent living among urban poor older people - a cluster randomised controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics, 15(15):8.
  41. Monica Chen Mun Wo, Kheng Seang Lim, Wan Yuen Choo, Chong Tin Tan. Employability among People with Uncontrolled Seizures: An Interpretative Phenomenological approach. Epilepsy Behavior 2015;45:21-30.
  42. Nur Suffia Sulaiman,Wan Yuen Choo,Abdul Rahim Mat Yassim,Darren Van Laar,Karuthan Chinna,Hazreen Abdul Maji.2015. Assessing Quality of Working Life Among Malaysian Workers. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health 27(8S): 94S-100S
  43. Rajini Sooryanarayana, Wan Yuen Choo, Noran N Hairi, Farizah Hairi, Zainudin Mohamad Ali, Sharifah Nor Ahmad, Inayah Abdul Razak, Suriyati Abdul Aziz, Rosmala Mohamad, Rohaya Ramli, Karuthan Chinna, Awang Bulgiba. Elder abuse in a rural community in Malaysia: The who and the how. Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law.
  44. Saimon R, Choo WY, Chang KH, Ng CJ, Bulgiba A. Physical Activity Among Adolescents in an East Malaysian Rural Indigenous Community: Exploring the Influence of Neighborhood Environmental Factors. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2015 Nov;27(8 Suppl):33S-40S.
  45. Saimon, R., Choo, W.Y., Bulgiba, A. "Feeling Unsafe": A Photovoice Analysis of Factors Influencing Physical Activity Behavior Among Malaysian Adolescents. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2015 Mar, 27(2):NP2079-92. [Epub 2013 Mar 19]
  46. Tee GH, Hairi NN, Nordin F, Choo WY, Chan YY, Kaur G, Veerasingam PD, Bulgiba A. Systematic review on international practices in controlling waterpipe tobacco smoking. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2015;16 (9):3659-65. PubMed PMID: 25987018.
  47. Wo MC, Lim KS, Choo WY, Tan CT. Employability in people with epilepsy: A systematic review. Epilepsy Res. 2015 Oct;116:67-78. doi: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2015.06.016. Epub 2015 Jul 10. PubMed PMID: 26354169.
  48. Rajini Sooryanarayana, Choo WY, Noran N Hairi, Karuthan Chinna, Awang Bulgiba.Insight into elder abuse among urban poor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - a middle income developing country. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2015; 63 (1); 180 - 181
  49. Choo, W.Y., Hairi, N.N., Othman, S., Francis, D.P., Baker, P.R.A. (2013) Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD010321. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010321.
  50. Kheng Seang Lim, Wan Yuen Choo, Cathie Wu, Michael D Hills, Chong Tin Tan. Chinese Public Attitudes Toward Epilepsy (PATE) scale: translation and psychometric evaluation. Neurology Asia 2013; 18 (3):261-270
  51. Kheng Seang Lim; Michael Hills; Wan Yuen Choo; Mee Hoo Wong; Cathie Wu; Chong Tin Tan. A web-based survey of attitudes toward epilepsy in secondary and tertiary students in Malaysia, using the Public Attitudes Toward Epilepsy (PATE) scale. Epilepsy & Behavior 2013; 26(2): 158-161.
  52. Lim KS, Choo WY, Wu C, Tan CT. Malay public attitudes toward epilepsy (PATE) scale: translation and psychometric evaluation. Epilepsy Behav. 2013 Nov;29(2):395-9. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2013.08.027. Epub 2013 Sep 30.
  53. Lim KS, Hills MD, Choo WY, Wong MH, Wu C, Tan CT. Attitudes toward epilepsy among the primary and secondary school teachers in Malaysia, using the public attitudes toward epilepsy (PATE) scale. Epilepsy Res. 2013 Oct;106(3):433-9. doi:10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2013.06.014. Epub 2013 Jul 23.
  54. Mikton C, Power M, Raleva M, Makoae M, Al Eissa M, Cheah I, Cardia N, Choo C, Almuneef M. The assessment of the readiness of five countries to implement child maltreatment prevention programs on a large scale. Child Abuse Negl. 2013 Dec;37(12):1237-51. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2013.07.009. Epub 2013 Aug 17.
  55. Sooryanarayana R, Choo WY, Hairi NN. A review on the prevalence and measurement of elder abuse in the community. Trauma Violence Abuse. 2013 Oct;14(4):316-25. doi: 10.1177/1524838013495963. Epub 2013 Jul 22.
  56. Wan Yuen Choo, Karuthan Chinna,Kerryann Walsh, Mary Joseph Marret, Nai Peng Tey. 2013. Are Malaysian teachers ready to assume the duties of reporting child abuse and neglect? Child Abuse Review.22 (2): 93-107. DOI: 10.1002/car.2241
  57. Choo W.Y., Walsh K., Chinna K., Tey N.P. Teacher Reporting Attitudes Scale (TRAS): Confirmatory and Exploratory Factor Analyses with a Malaysian sample. Journal of Interpersonal Violence 2013 Jan;28(2):231-53. doi: 10.1177/0886260512454720 (published online Aug 16, 2012)
  58. Dahlui M., Wong YL., Choo WY. Female circumcision (FC) in Malaysia: Medicalization of a religious practice. Int.J.Behav.Med. (2012) 19 (Suppl 1):S7.
  59. Lim KS, Wu C, Choo WY, Tan CT. Development and validation of a public attitudes toward epilepsy (PATE) scale. Epilepsy Behav. 2012 Jun;24(2):207-12. Epub 2012 May 6.
  60. P.K.Gill, W.Y.Choo, & A.M.Bulgiba. 2012. How useful is clinical scoring in reducing the need for gestational diabetes screening? International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries 32(2), 69-74.
  61. Wan-Yuen Choo, Michael P. Dunne, Mary J. Marret, Marylou Fleming and Yut-Lin Wong. 2011. Victimization Experiences of Adolescents in Malaysia. Journal of Adolescent Health. 49 (6): 627-634
  62. Yip CH, Pathy NB, Uiterwaal CS, Taib NA, Tan GH, Mun KS, Choo WY, Rhodes A. 2011. Factors affecting estrogen receptor status in a multiracial Asian country: an analysis of 3557 cases. Breast 20(Suppl 2):S60-4. Epub 2011 Feb 24.
  63. Low, W.Y., Choo, W.Y. (2010). Women at the helm in academia and health in the Asia-Pacific region. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 22(1): 5-8
  64. Dunne MP, Zolotor AJ, Runyan DK, Andreva-Miller I, Choo WY, Dunne SK, Gerbaka B, Isaeva O, Jain D, Kasim MS, Macfarlane B, Mamyrova N, Ramirez C, Volkova E, Youssef R. 2009. ISPCAN Child Abuse Screening Tools Retrospective version (ICAST-R): Delphi study and field testing in seven countries. Child Abuse Negl. 33 (11):815-25.
  65. NG, C. W., CHOO, W. Y., CHONG, H. T., DAHLUI, M., GOH, K. J. & TAN, C. T. 2009. Long-term socioeconomic impact of the Nipah Virus encephalitis outbreak in Bukit Pelanduk, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia: A mixed methods approach. Neurol Asia, 14, 101-7.
  66. Runyan DK, Dunne MP, Zolotor AJ, Madrid B, Jain D, Gerbaka B, Menick DM, Andreva-Miller I, Kasim MS, Choo WY, Isaeva O, Macfarlane B, Ramirez C, Volkova E, Youssef RM. 2009. The development and piloting of the ISPCAN Child Abuse Screening Tool-Parent version (ICAST-P). Child Abuse Negl. 33(11):826-32.
  67. Sim, S.M., Choo, W.Y. & Ng, C.J. 2009. Are our new medical graduates ready to prescribe? Med Educ. 43 (5):492.
  68. Tan GH, Choo WY, Nur Aishah Taib, Yip CH. 2009. Factors Associated with HER2 Overexpression in Breast Cancer: Experience in an Asian Developing Country. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 10.
  69. Tan, G.H., Nur Aishah Taib, Choo, W.Y., Teo, S.H., Yip, C.H. (2009). Clinical characteristics of triple-negative breast cancer experience in an Asian Developing Country. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 10: 395-397.
  70. Yip CH, Taib NA, Choo WY, Rampal S, Thong MK, Teo SH. 2009. Clinical and pathologic differences between BRCA1-, BRCA2-, and non-BRCA-associated breast cancers in a multiracial developing country. World J Surg. 33 (10):2077-81.
  71. Yip CH, Taib NA, Tan GH, Ng KL, Yoong BK, Choo WY. (2009). Predictors of Axillary Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer: Is There a Role for Minimal Axillary Surgery? World J Surg.33(1):54-57. Epub 2008 Oct 29.
  72. Dunne MP, Chen JQ, Choo WY. 2008. The evolving evidence base for child protection in Chinese societies. Asia Pac J Public Health 20(4):267-276
  73. Low WY, Ng CJ, Choo WY & Tan HM. 2006. How do men perceive erectile dysfunction and its treatment? A qualitative study on opinions of men. The Aging Male 3:175-180.
  74. Low, W.Y., Ng, C.J., Tan, N.C., Choo, W.Y. 2004. Management of Erectile Dysfunction: Barriers faced by General Practitioners. Asian Journal of Andrology, 6(2): 99-104.
  75. Ng CJ, Low WY, Tan NC, Choo WY. 2004. The role of General Practitioners in the management of Erectile Dysfunction- A qualitative study. Int J Impot Res 16: 60-63.
  76. Tan, N.C., Ng, C.J., Low, W.Y., Choo, W.Y. (2004). What are the barriers faced by doctors in the management of Erectile Dysfunction? Asia Pacific Family Medicine 4:1-6.
  77. Choo WY, Low WY, Karina R, Ebenezer E, Poi PJH, Prince MJ. 2003. Social Support and Burden among Caregivers of Patients with Dementia in Malaysia. Asia Pacific J Public Health 15(1): 23-29.
Books
  1. Mohd Mydin F.H., Othman, S., Choo W. Y., Mohd Hairi, F., Hairi, N.N. (2020). Manual Fasilitator: Pengendalian Kes Penderaan dan Pengabaian Warga Emas di Peringkat Primer (Edisi Kedua). Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya. (Manual for Facilitator: Management of Elder abuse and Neglect in Primary Care)
  2. Farizah Mohd Hairi, Choo Wan Yuen, Noran Naqiah Mohd Hairi (Eds.) (2019) Panduan Penjaga Warga Emas. University of Malaya Press, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-967-488-076-7
  3. Mohd Hairi, F., Hairi, N.N., Choo W. Y., Othman, S., Koh, E.Y., Md Mokhtar, M.H.A. (2017). Panduan Penjaga Warga Emas. Kuala Lumpur: Julius Centre University of Malaya. (Manual for Caregivers of Older Persons)
  4. Mohd Mydin F.H., Choo W. Y., Suriyati, A.Z., Othman, S. Mohd Hairi, F., Hairi, N.N.(2017). Manual Fasilitator: Pengendalian Kes Penderaan dan Pengabaian Warga Emas di Peringkat Primer. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya. (Manual for Facilitator: Management of Elder abuse and Neglect in Primary Care)
  5. Othman, S., Hanum, F., Syed Abdul Karim, S.N., Mohd Hairi, F., Hairi, N.N., Choo W. Y.(2017). Identifying and managing elderly abuse and neglect: a guide for Primary Care Doctors. Kuala Lumpur: Julius Centre University of Malaya.
  6. Chinna, K., Choo, W.Y. ( 2016). Statistical Analysis Using SPSS. 3rd Edition. Singapore: Pearson
  7. Chinna, K, Choo, W.Y. (2015). Statistical Analysis Using SPSS, 2nd Edition, Kuala Lumpur: Pearson Malaysia
  8. Marret, Mary J. & Choo, Wan-Yuen. 2014. Use of ICT by Minors: Key Project Findings. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya.
  9. Cheah IGS, Choo WY. Child maltreatment prevention readiness assessment in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press.
  10. Chinna,K. & Choo,WY. 2012. Statistical analysis using SPSS. Kuala Lumpur: Pearson.
Chapter in Books
  1. Othman, S., Mydin, F.H., Yakub, N. A., Hairi, N.N., Mohd Hairi, F., Choo W. Y., (2019) Health Intervention On Elder Abuse And Neglect In Malaysia: From Crisis Intervention To Complex Social Prevention. In Zulazhar Tahir et al. (Eds.), Elder Abuse And Neglect In Selected Asian Countries (pp. 51-66). Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press.
  2. Yunus, R. M., Hairi, N.N., Choo W. Y., Mohd Hairi, F., Othman, S., Jamaluddin, S.Z., Peramalah, D., Ali, Z. M., Bulgiba, A. (2019) Addressing Elder Abuse and Neglect in a Greying Malaysia: The PEACE Initiative. In M. Withers, J. McCool (Eds.), Global Health Leadership- Case Studies From the Asia-Pacific (pp 57-66). Switzerland :Springer International Publishing.
  3. Choo, W.Y., Hairi, N.H., Hairi, F., et al. (2017). Prevent elder abuse and neglect Initiative. in Siti Zaharah Jamaluddin et al. (Eds.), Protecting the elderly against abuse and neglect: Legal and social strategies. (pp. 1-5). Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press.
  4. Low WY, Ng CJ, Ng CW, Choo WY, Tong WT. 2013. Learning from the past: Changing policies concerning the double disease burden in Malaysia. In Lewis M. J., MacPherson K.L. (Eds). Health Transitions and the Double Disease Burden in Asia and the Pacific : Histories of Responses to Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases. Routledge
Article in Proceeding
  1. Md. Asharaful Islam, Wah Yun Low, Wen Ting Tong, Claire Choo Wan Yuen, and Adina Abdullah (2018), Factors associated with depression among university students in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. In the 2nd International Meeting of Public Health 2016 with theme "Public Health Perspective of Sustainable Development Goals: The Challenges and Opportunities in Asia-Pacific Region". KnE Life Sciences, pages 415-427. DOI 10.18502/kls.v414.2302
  2. Wen Ting Tong, Md. Asharaful Islam, Wah Yun Low, Wan Yuen Choo Claire, and Abdullah Adina (2018). Health behaviours and its associated factors among undergraduate students in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. in The 2nd International Meeting of Public Health 2016 with theme "Public Health Perspective of Sustainable Development Goals: The Challenge and Opportunities in Asia-Pacific Region. KnE Life Science, pages 161-172. DOI 10.18502/kls.v4i4.2274
  3. Md. Ashraful Islam, Anthonia Ginika Uzoigwe, Wah Yun Low, Wen Ting Tong, Abdullah Adina, Wan Yuen Choo Claire (2017). SUBJECTIVE HAPPINESS AND HEALTH BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA; The International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biostatistics for Agriculture Health and Environment; 20-23 January 2017; Rajshahi University, Jointly Organized by the Department of Statistics, RU and Bangladesh Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Association (BBCBA)
  4. Wen Ting Tong, Md Asharaful Islam, Wah Yun Low, Abdullah Adina, Wah Yuen Choo Claire. (2017). The prevalence of prehypertension and its associated factors among undergraduate students in Malaysia. In: Md. Aminul Hoque, Md. Abdul Khalek, Abu Sayed Md. Al Mamun, Md. Mostafizur Rahman (eds). Proceedings International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biostatistics for Agriculture, Health and Environment. University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
  5. Islam, M.A., Low, W.Y., Tong, W.T., Choo, C.W.Y., Abdullah, A. (2017). Factors associated with depression among university students in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study.
  6. Tong, W.T., Islam, M.A., Low, W.Y., Choo, C.W.Y., Abdullah, A. (2017). Health behaviours and its associated factors among undergraduate students in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Proceedings of the 2nd International meeting of Public Health (2nd IMOPH). 6071-1-6701-9
  7. Norlaili Abdul Aziz, Rafdzah AZ, Maznah Dahlui, Sanjay Rampal, Ng Chiu Wan, Victor Hoe, Marzuki Isahak, Moy Foong Ming, Choo Wan Yuen 2008. Factors Associated With Practice Of Pap Smear Among Women 20-60 Years In Pahang, Malaysia. 40th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium For Public Health Conference, 7-9 Nov 2008, Kuala Lumpur. Pg 171
Other Publications
  1. Low, W.Y., Awang, H., Choo, C.W.Y., Mohd Hairi, N.N., Chin, C.K.L. (2020). Youth Intervention Study: Best Practices of Youth Intervention Programmes in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: National Population and Family Development Board, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development Malaysia - Monograph
  2. Yunus, R., Hairi, N.H., Choo, W.Y. Mortality of Elder Abuse in Malaysia: findings from the Prevent Elder Abuse and negleCt initiativE (PEACE). Asia Research News, 8 August 2017. ISSN 2042-0544 (Online). - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Yunus, R., Hairi, N.H., Choo, W.Y., Hairi, F., Jamaluddin, S.Z., Othman, S. Legislate the rights of elders. The Star Newspaper, 24 May 2017 (Letters). - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Ng CJ, Teng CL, Nik-Sherina H, Choo CWY, Chia YC. 2012. What do adults use for pain? A survey in a multi-ethnic community. 1st Asia Pacific Clinical Epidemiology & Evidence Based Medicine Conference. p137. - Extended Abstract
  5. Choo WY, Farrington A, Harvey C, Kingston M. Family Planning Queensland Client Satisfaction Survey 2007. Brisbane: Family Planning Queensland, Australia (report). - Technical Report

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A New Measurement Framework for Elder Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Unravelling The Readiness of Primary Healthcare Providers In Responding To Family Violence ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2023, Government Agency
    Kajian Analisis Dan Unjuran Epidemiologi Covid-19 ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Domestic Violence Among Workers In Healthcare: Impact On Mental Health And Work Performance ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2021 - 2022, Government Agency
    Prevent Elder Financial Exploitation 2.0 (peace 2.0) ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2014 - 2020, Grand Challenge - HTM (Wellness)
    The Role Of Social Capital & Caregiver Strain In Preventing Elder Abuse & Neglect ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2014 - 2020, Grand Challenge - HTM (Wellness)
    Elder Abuse And Neglect Among Community Dwelling & Institutionalized Elderly ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2014 - 2020, Grand Challenge - HTM (Wellness)
    Family Caregiver's Educational & Support Program ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2019 - 2020, RU Geran - UMCares
    #itubukancinta: Program Tingkatkan Amalan Perhubungan Sihat Dan Tolak Perhubungan Tidak Sihat ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2016 - 2019, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Improving the quality elder abuse and neglect management at primary care level ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2015 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - HNE (Humanities & Ethics)
    Study Of Health Behaviour And Status Among University Students And Factory Workers In Asean Countries: Malaysian's Perspective ( Co-Researcher)
  12. 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness)
    Enhancing Communication And Intervention Skills On Elder Abuse Through Health Innovation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2013 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - HTM (Wellness)
    Effect Of Education On Knowledge And Management Of Elder Abuse Amongn Healthcare Workers ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2013 - 2015, Program Rakan Penyelidikan UM
    Utilization Of The Virtual School Recreation Centre (vsrc) To Promote Physical Activity Among Adolescents ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness)
    Exploring frailty among community dwelling elderly in Negeri Sembilan: An investigation using a population based study ( Co-Researcher)
  16. 2011 - 2014, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    THE \\\"HEALTHY WORKERS\\\" PROGRAMME TO IMPROVE DIETARY INTAKE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE AMONG KLANG VALLEY OFFICE WORKERS : A QUASI- EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION PRACTICE OF PARENTS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ON SEXUAL ABUSE IN SELANGOR ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  18. 2009 - 2010, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    A SIMPLE CLINICAL SCORE FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETES SCREENING IN UMMC ( Main Supervisor)
  19. 2014 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Health behaviour survey among undergraduate university students in the Association of Southeast Asian nations ( Consultant)
  20. 2013 - 2015, Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP)
    Elders In Safe Hands: Transferring Knowledge And Awareness On Elder Abuse And Neglect To Healthcare Providers And The Elderly (pjm-ktp-citra Community Project) ( Consultant)
  21. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Use of Social Networking Sites by Adolescents and Relationship to Online Victimisation ( Consultant)
  22. 2009 - 2012, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Physical Activity and Physical Fitness: The Need for Adolescents for Built Environment Structures. ( Consultant)
  23. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Domestic violence: Its association with psychiatric morbidity and victims' readiness to leave ( Consultant)
  24. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Awareness and communication practice of parents on primary school children on sexual abuse in Selangor ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  25. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Use of Information and Communication Audio-Visual Technology by Minors: Exposure to risks and victimisation ( Consultant)
  26. 2009 - 2011, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    A simple clinical score for gestational diabetes screening in UMMC ( Consultant)
  27. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Service Providers and Public Perception of Child Abuse & Neglect: When is it necessary to intervene? ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  28. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Identifying the need and designing an intervention for training undergraduate medical students to develop good prescribing skills ( Consultant)
  29. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Teenage pregnancy: Strengthening support and health care services by exploring neglected issues ( Consultant)
  30. 2004 - 2005, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Psycho-social Impact among Caregivers of Dementia Patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  31. 2002 - 2003, GlaxoSmithKline Sdn. Bhd.
    Factors influencing the decision-making of the General Practitioners in the Prescribing anti-impotent Oral treatment to erectile dysfunction ( Consultant)
  32. 2002 - 2003, Asia Pacific Society for Impotence Research (APSIR)
    Practice patterns in the treatment of erectile dysfunction among general practitioners ( Consultant)
Private
  1. 2022 - 2022, Private Funding
    Grey Matter : An Examination Of Malaysians Perspectives Towards Ageism And Its Impact On Health ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2019 - 2021, World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA World)
    Improving Opportunities for Primary Care and Advocacy for Family Violence (IMOCAFV), World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2009 - 2011, World Health Organisation
    Assessing National Readiness for Child Maltreatment Prevention in Malaysia ( Consultant)
University
  1. 2019 - 2022, Private Funding
    A Mixed-method Sequential Explanatory Study Of Young-onset Hypertension In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2018 - 2021, Private Funding
    Prevalence Study Of Epilepsy In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2018 - 2020, Private Funding
    Trauma Symptoms, Coping Styles And Perceived Social Support Among Adolescent Poly-victims ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Pelantikan Sebagai Ahli Pasukan Khas Kajian Epidemiologi Covid-19 Bagi Mengawal Penularan Wabak Covid-19, Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Youth Lntervention Study: Best Fractices of Youth Lntervention Programmes in Malaysia, National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN)
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Srhr) Educational Intervention Programme, Lembaga Penduduk & Perancang Keluarga Negara (LPPKN)
    01 Dec 2015 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (Srhr) Educational Intervention Programme, National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN)
    01 Dec 2015 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Situation Analysis of Children in Sabah, UNICEF Malaysia
    01 Sep 2012 - 01 Sep 2013 (International)
  • Research and Development Committee Under The Coordinating Council for The Protection of Children; Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (Jawatankuasa Kecil Perkembangan dan Penyelidikan, Majlis Penyelaras dan Perlindungan Kanak-Kanak), Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
    01 Sep 2009 - 01 Sep 2012 (National)
  • Comparative Activity of Carbapenem Testing E-Test Extended Study, Janssen-Cilag
    01 Oct 2010 - 01 Oct 2011 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Viva defense workshop, Viva defense workshop, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (University) (19 Mar 2019 - 19 Mar 2019)
  2. Stress Management, Stress Management for Caregivers of Elderly , Rumah Seri Kenangan Bedong, Kedah (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia) (National) (04 Oct 2017 - 04 Oct 2017)
  3. Basic statistical analysis using SPSS, 5th Asia Pacific Primary Care Research Conference, Family Medicine Specialists Association of Malaysia and College of Family Physicians Singapore (International) (04 Dec 2015 - 06 Dec 2015)
  4. Online risks among Malaysian adolescents, 10th Asia Pacific Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, IPSCAN and MKKM (International) (24 Oct 2015 - 28 Oct 2015)
  5. Understanding risks to youth mental health in an online world: Insights from Malaysia, Mental Health in Vietnamese Communities, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam (International) (09 Jan 2015 - 10 Jan 2015)
  6. Diagnostic research, Systematic Review, Speaker, Train the Trainer Workshop on Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence based Medicine, Julius Centre University of Malaya (University) (22 Jul 2010 - 24 Jul 2010)
  7. Data Analysis and Management using SPSS, Data Analysis and Management using SPSS, Human Resource Division, University of Malaya (University) (17 Dec 2009 - 17 Dec 2009)
  8. Workshop on Biostatistics, Asia Pacific Primary Care Research Conference 2009, Academy of Family Physicians Malaysia (International) (05 Dec 2009 - 06 Dec 2009)
  9. Using SPSS for data analysis, Basic SPSS Skills & Using SPSS for Data Analysis in Medical Research , MeRDU, Faculty of Medicine (University) (10 Nov 2009 - 12 Nov 2009)
  10. Introduction to SPSS, Latihan Kaedah Penyelidikan Dalam Kesihatan Primer (Research Methods in Health), Ministry of Health (National) (17 Mar 2009 - 20 Mar 2009)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Cognitive function and gait speed among older adults residing in rural Malaysia, APRU 2015 Global Health workshop, Association of Pacific Rim Universities (International) (30 Oct 2015 - 01 Nov 2015)
  2. Attitudes of teachers towards reporting child abuse and neglect, XXth ISPCAN International Congress on child abuse and neglect, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (International) (14 Sep 2014 - 17 Sep 2014)
  3. Physical and emotional victimization among primary school-going children in Malaysia, Sexual Violence Research Initiative 2013, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, South Africa (International) (25 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013)
  4. Communicating with children to prevent child sexual abuse: exploring perceptions and practices of Malaysian parents, XIX ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse & Neglect, International Society of Child Abuse and Neglect (International) (09 Sep 2012 - 12 Sep 2012)
  5. What are the primary school teachers' awareness towards child abuse and neglect in Malaysia?, 43rd APACPH Annual Conference, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (International) (20 Oct 2011 - 22 Oct 2011)
  6. Perceptions of parental accountability for child safety in an ethnically diverse and developing economy, 18th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, International Society for Child Abuse and Neglect (International) (27 Dec 2010 - 29 Dec 2010)
  7. Should one report a suspicion of child abuse? The dilemma of parents and service providers., 17th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, 27th-29th September 2010, International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (International) (27 Dec 2010 - 29 Dec 2010)
  8. Depression and suicidal ideation among adolescents in three east Asian countries, 40th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health conference, University of Malaya (International) (07 Nov 2008 - 09 Nov 2011)
  9. How reliable are adolescents' self-reports regarding child maltreatment among Malaysian adolescents?, 17th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, ISPCAN (International) (07 Sep 2008 - 10 Sep 2008)
  10. A community based study on child maltreatment among Malaysian adolescents., 16th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, York, United Kingdom, IPSCAN (International) (01 Sep 2006 - 06 Sep 2006)
  11. Childhood physical maltreatment among Malaysian adolescents: Findings from a pilot study., 37th Asia Pacific Consortium for Public Health Conference, Asia Pacific Consortium for Public Health (International) (19 Nov 2005 - 23 Nov 2005)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Chronic pain and quality of life among institutionalized older adults in Malaysia, 51ST ASIA PACIFIC ACADEMIC CONSORTIUM OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE, Mahidol University (International) (20 Nov 2019 - 22 Nov 2019)
  2. Malaysian healthcare professionals' awareness and attitudes towards elder abuse and neglect , 7th International Conference on Public Health among the Greater Mekong Sub-regional Countries, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy (International) (26 Sep 2015 - 27 Sep 2015)
  3. Validation of the Teacher Reporting Attitudes Scale (TRAS) for Child abuse and neglect among Malaysian Primary School Teachers, 45th APACPH 2013 Conference, Wuhan, China, APACPH (International) (25 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013)
PRESENTER
  1. Exploring the psychological status and living conditions of institutionalised elderly in Malaysia, APRU Global Health Conference 2017, University of Phillipines (International) (16 Oct 2017 - 19 Oct 2017)
  2. Epidemiology of Elder Abuse in Malaysia, ASEAN Regional Conference on Elder Abuse and Neglect 2017, Faculty of Law, University of Malaya (International) (14 Sep 2017 - 15 Sep 2017)
  3. Elder mistreatment in a community dwelling population: the Malaysian Elder MIstreatment Project (MAESTRO) cohort study protocol, Population Studies Unit Disemmination Seminar, University of Malaya (University) (27 Sep 2016 - 27 Sep 2016)
  4. Is Violence against Elderly a neglected issue? Building State Violence Prevention Capacity through the Preventing Elder Abuse and negleCt initiativE (PEACE), Global violence reduction conference, University of Cambridge & World Health Organization (International) (17 Sep 2014 - 19 Sep 2014)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2020) Candidature Defence for PhD, MWA170029 , (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2020) Sarjana Oftalmologi , (Reviewer)
  3. (2020) DOCTORAL THESIS, Dr Muhd Zulfadli , (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2019) Panel Penilai Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) 2019, UM, (Reviewer)
  5. (2019) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Dana Penyelidikan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (DP KPM) , (Reviewer)
  6. (2018) Master of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine - Sara Chew (MGN140023) , (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2018) Master of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine - Alexander Lourdes (MGN140052), (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2018) Master of Clinical Oncology Part 1 Examination Session 2016/2017 , (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2017) Internal Examiner, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Cheong Ai Theng (MHA130001) , (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2017) Grant Assessor, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme SKIM (FRGS) Cycle 1/2017 , (Reviewer)
  11. (2017) Reviewer, Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health , (Reviewer)
  12. (2017) Internal Examiner, Master of Medical Science: Kuah Lee Peng (MGN130026) , (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2017) Internal Examiner, Master of Clinical Oncology Part 1 Examination Session 2016/2017 , (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2017) Reviewer for UMSC Care Research Fund , (Reviewer)
  15. (2017) Internal Examiner, Candidature Defence Master of Medical Science (Research), Alexander Lourdes A/L Samy (MGN 140052), (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2017) Assessor for MBBS Entrance Interview , (Assessor)
  17. (2017) Reviewer for UK National Institute for Health Research Global Health Programme (16/137/90) , (Reviewer)
  18. (2017) Editor-in-chief, UMFOM Research Bulletin , (Editor)
  19. (2017) Grant Reviewer, UK National Institute for Health Research Global Health Programme , (Reviewer)
  20. (2016) Internal Examiner, Master of Medical Science by research - Camelina Chandra (MGN130028) , (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2016) Examiner, PhD candidature Defence -Cheong Ai Teng (MHA130001)- Public's views, understanding and decision making in seeking health check-up for prevention of cardiovascular diseases , (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2016) Internal Examiner,PhD thesis -Renukha A/P Sellappans (The development and pilot testing of a doctor-pharmacist collaboration intervention to improve medication safety for patients with chronic diseases in primary care) , (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2016) Reviewer, Sage Open , (Reviewer)
  24. (2016) Examiner, Master of Pediatrics_Dr Lavinya A/P Gogulanathan , (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2016) Examiner, Master of Pediatrics_Dr Hon Sai Kit , (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2016) Reviewer, Journal of Gambling Studies , (Reviewer)
  27. (2016) Reviewer, Malaysian Family Physician , (Reviewer)
  28. (2016) Internal Examiner, DrPH thesis - Tan Seok Hong (Unmet health care service needs and caregiver needs of children with disabilities in Penang, Malaysia) , (Internal Examiner)
  29. (2016) Examiner, Candidature Defence PhD: Mary Lee Hong Gee , (Examiner)
  30. (2016) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defense Session 2014/2017: Dr NOr Maizura Binti Haron (MHC140007) , (Reviewer)
  31. (2016) Grant Assessor, Postgraduate Research Grant Fund (PPP) , (Assessor)
  32. (2016) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defense Session 2014/2017: Dr Dr Noor Izni Mohamed Shapie (MHC140001) , (Reviewer)
  33. (2016) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defense Session 2014/2017: Dr Siti Sabariah Bte Samian (MHC140010) , (Reviewer)
  34. (2016) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defense Session 2014/2017: Dr Faira Rosmarina Binti Muhd Rustam (MHC140008) , (Reviewer)
  35. (2015) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defence Session 2013/2016: Dr Khairunnisa Binti Mohammed (MHC130004), (Reviewer)
  36. (2015) Assessor, PhD Proposal Defence, Che Chong Chin , (Internal Examiner)
  37. (2015) Internal examiner, DrPH thesis, Dr Lily Rafidah Binti Mohamed Zaki, Chronic Pain among older people in Malaysia: Prevalence, Risk factors and healthcare utilization , (Internal Examiner)
  38. (2015) Reviewer, Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health , (Reviewer)
  39. (2015) Examiner, Master of Pediatrics, Dr Vindhu A/P Venugopal , (Internal Examiner)
  40. (2015) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defence Session 2013/2016: Dr Lee Soo Cheng, (Reviewer)
  41. (2015) Internal Examiner, Master of Medical Science, Research Proposal, Nur Rafiatul Rizwanni Ahmad Nizar , (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2015) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defence Session 2013/2016: Dr Mohd Khairul Anwar Bin Shafii (MHC130010) , (Reviewer)
  43. (2015) Reviewer, Malaysian Family Physician , (Reviewer)
  44. (2015) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defence Session 2013/2016: Dr Maheswara Rao A/L Appannan (MHC130010) , (Reviewer)
  45. (2014) Guest editor for Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health (Supplement) , (Editor)
  46. (2014) Examiner for PhD Candidature defense - Norhasmah Mohd Zain, MeRDU , (Internal Examiner)
  47. (2014) Examiner for PhD Candidature defense - Julia Patrick Engkasan, Department of Primary Care Medicine , (Internal Examiner)
  48. (2014) Examiner for PhD Research proposal Defense - Lee Wan Ling, Department of Nursing , (Internal Examiner)
  49. (2014) Examiner for PhD Research proposal defense- Gurbinder Kaur Jit Singh, Department of Nursing , (Internal Examiner)
  50. (2013) Examiner, PhD thesis: Rohayu Lubis (MHA060016) , (Internal Examiner)
  51. (2013) Examiner, DrPH thesis: Nik Daliana Nik Farid (MHC090002): Determinants of sexual-risk behaviour among incarcerated adolescents in Malaysia - A mixed method study , (Internal Examiner)
  52. (2013) Reviewer, Malaysian Family Practice Journal, (Reviewer)
  53. (2013) Examiner, Master of Philosophy thesis: Tunku Noor Hayati binti Tunku Abdul Rahman (HGA10009) The efficacy of HHRP-M as a behavior intervention modification and risk reduction strategy: A baseline study in a Malaysian Prison , (Internal Examiner)
  54. (2013) Examiner, Master of Pediatrics_ Dr Ang Siang Chee , (Internal Examiner)
  55. (2013) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defence Session 2010/2013: Dr Chow Sze Loon, (Reviewer)
  56. (2013) Panel reviewer, DrPH Project Candidature Defence Session 2010/2013: Dr Anisah Jantim , (Reviewer)
  57. (2012) Reviewer, Child Abuse Review , (Reviewer)
  58. (2012) Reviewer, Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health , (Reviewer)
  59. (2011) Reviewer, Malaysian Family Physician , (Reviewer)
  60. (2009) Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health , (Reviewer)
  61. (2008) JUMMEC, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Examiner, Master of Clinical Oncology, University of Malaya
  2. (2020) Kajian HIV: Understanding HIV seroconversion among Key Populations, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
  3. (2019) Penasihat, Kajian Kandungan, Pendekatan dan Skop bagi Pewujudan Satu Khusus untuuk Warga Emas di Malaysia, Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita Keluarga dan Masyarakat
  4. (2019) Expert Advisor, Expert Meeting on Violence against older women, World Health Organization
  5. (2018) National Health & Morbidity Survey 2018, Institute of Public Health, Malaysia
  6. (2018) Jawantankuasa Penyediaan Penggubalan Akta Khusus Warga Emas di Malaysia, Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat
  7. (2017) HIV Prevention at Primary Care Study, Ministry of Health, Others
  8. (2017) Malaysia Aging Research Network Meeting, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development; Institute of Gerontology Malaysia, National
  9. (2017) Co-Chair, Symposium, 5th AHLA International Health Literacy Conference 2017, Asian Health Literacy Association & University of Malaya
  10. (2017) Model of Intergrated Community Care Service Untuk Warga Emas, Ministry of Health
  11. (2016) Asia Pacific Research Network on Violence in Childhood, UNICEF, Know Violence in Childhood, International
  12. (2016) Collaboration Between UM And Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Pulau Pinang For PEACE Project , Jabtan Kesihatan Negeri Pulau Pinang, National
  13. (2016) Collaboration Between JKNS And UM For PEACE Project , Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sembilan, National
  14. (2016) Student exchange Program (Master of Global Medicine), University of Southern California, USA, International
  15. (2016) Interventions for preventing abuse in the elderly: Evidence and implication for public health, Health Evidence, McMaster University
  16. (2016) Podcast: Intervensi Bagi Mencegah Penderaan Dan Penganiayan Warga Emas, The Cochrane Collaboration
  17. (2016) Training Module for Caregivers' of Elderly, Seremban District, Pejabat Kesihatan Seremban
  18. (2016) Panel Assessor, Postgraduate Research Fund (PPP) 2016, University of Malaya
  19. (2015) MOU between UM and Hue UMP, University of Malaya, Malaysia and Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam, International
  20. (2015) Scientific committee member for 10th Asia Pacific Conference for Child abuse and Neglect , IPSCAN and MKKM
  21. (2015) Co-chair for oral session in the 7th International Conference on Public Health among the Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Countries, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam
  22. (2015) Panel assessor, Postgraduate Research Fund (PPP) Cycle 1/2015, University of Malaya
  23. (2014) Session chair for 46th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health conference, 17-19 October 2014, Asia Pacific Consortium for Public Health & University of Malaya
  24. (2014) A Guide to Home Based Exercise for Elderly (Panduan Senaman di Rumah). (2014). Kuala Lumpur. ISBN978-967-99923-2-8., Julius Centre University of Malaya
  25. (2014) A Guide to Healthy Living for the Elderly ('Melangkah ke Usia Senja')(2014). Kuala Lumpur. ISBN978-967-99923-4-5-2, Julius Centre University of Malaya
  26. (2014) Session Chair for International Statistics Institute Regional Statistics Conference 2014, Kuala Lumpur, International Statistics Institute
  27. (2014) Expert advisor, Bibliographic Project, Clinical Research Centre Malaysia, Clinical Research Centre Malaysia
  28. (2014) Scientific committee member for 10th Asia Pacific Conference for Child abuse and Neglect , Majlis Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Malaysia
  29. (2014) Committee member, Malaysian Clearinghouse Centre for Adolescent Health, University of Malaya and Ministry of Health
  30. (2014) A Guide to Healthy Eating For the Elderly ('Panduan Pemakanan Sihat Untuk Warga Emas').(2014). Kuala Lumpur. ISBN978-967-99923-3-5, Julius Centre University of Malaya
  31. (2013) Student Exchange Program, Queensland University of Technology, University
  32. (2013) Technical consultation on violence against women and children in the western pacific region, World Health Organization, International
  33. (2013) Reviewer for Cochrane Public Health Group, Cochrane Collaboration, International
  34. (2013) Expert advisor for developing Guide and toolkit for mapping legal, health and social response to child maltreatment, Lucerne University of Applied Science & Arts, International
  35. (2013) Curriculum Review Panel Member for Master of Public Health and Master of Medical Science (Public Health) Programme , University of Malaya
  36. (2013) Curriculum Restructuring Panel Member for Introduction to Biostatistics for Bachelor of BioMedical Science Program , University of Malaya
  37. (2013) Review member for systematic review on international practice in controlling shisha/hookah/waterpipe tobacco smoking., Institut Kesihatan Umum, Malaysia
  38. (2013) Curriculum Review Panel Member for Doctor of Public Health Programme , University of Malaya
  39. (2012) 1st Asia Pacific Clinical Epidemiology & Evidence Based Medicine Conference 2012, JCUM University of Malaya
  40. (2012) Committee member, Violence Intervention Committee (VIC), University of Malaya Medical Centre
  41. (2012) Curriculum review Panel Member for UMMP MBBS Program, University of Malaya
  42. (2011) Child Maltreatment Prevention Readiness International Research Group, World Health Organisation, International
  43. (2011) Facilitator, 5th JCUM Evidence Based Medicine Workshop, 12-14 April 2011, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  44. (2011) Committee Member, Research and Development Committee, Coordinating Council for the Protection of Children, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Department of Social Welfare Malaysia
  45. (2010) Bengkel Penulisan Manuskrip (Scientific Writing Workshop), 31 Julai-1 Ogos 2010, Health and Translational Medicine Cluster, University of Malaya
  46. (2010) Train the Trainers Workshop, 22-24 July 2010, Corus Paradise Resort, Port Dickson, Julius Centre University Malaya
  47. (2009) Child Maltreatment Prevention Readiness International Research Group, Department of Violence and Injury Prevention and Disability, World Health Organisation, International
  48. (2009) Speaker Basic Biostatistics Course in Clinical Medicine, 25-26th March 2009, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  49. (2009) Essential of Endote 11 workshop, 19 Aug 2009, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya
  50. (2009) Curriculum Review Panel Member for MBBS Program 2009, University of Malaya
  51. (2008) Rapporteur, Workshop on Identifying research opportunities on HIV and the MSM population in Malaysia, 28th June 2008, University of Malaya Medical Centre
  52. (2008) Penasihat Akademik Kursus Fasa II Program MBBS, Sesi 2008/2009, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  53. (2008) 40th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 7-9 Nov 2008, University of Malaya
  54. (2008) Curriculum Restructuring Panel Member for Introductory Course in Biostatistics for Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology Program , University of Malaya

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) Evaluation of Protection from Catastrophic Health Expenditure Provided by Private Health Insurance in Malaysia, NG RUI JIE
  2. (2023) Domestic Violence among Workers in Health Care: Impact on Mental Health and Work Performance, MASTURA BINTI AZALEE
  3. (2023) Improving Elder Abuse Intervention at Primary Care Setting in Malaysia: A Mixed-Method Study, FADZILAH HANUM BINTI MOHD MYDIN
  4. (2023) DISTRIBUTION, PATTERNS AND PREDICTIONS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS COMPLICATIONS BASED ON THE MALAYSIA NATIONAL DIABETES REGISTRY, MOHAMAD ZULFIKRIE BIN ABAS
  5. (2021) ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN MALAYSIA: ASSOCIATIONS WITH ELDER ABUSE AND DEPRESSION, MOHAMMAD ASYRAF BIN MA'AROFF
  6. (2021) SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONGST RURAL COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER WOMEN IN NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA, THANESWARAN A/L MARTHAMMUTHU
  7. (2020) SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH CYBERBULLYING AMONG ADOLESCENTS, THAVA VIKNARAJ A/L SIVABALAN
  8. (2020) UNDERSTANDING ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE EXPLOITATION IN A MALAYSIAN RURAL COMMUNITY: A MIXED METHODS STUDY, CALYN TAN JEN AI
  9. (2020) YOUNG-ONSET HYPERTENSION IN MALAYSIA: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY, KHOO YI YI
  10. (2019) ASSOCIATION BETWEEN STIGMA, PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS, AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN FEDERAL TERRITORY OF KUALA LUMPUR., KHAIRIAH BINTI IBRAHIM
  11. (2019) MULTIMORBIDITY AND ITS IMPACTS ON HEALTHCARE USE IN A RURAL COMMUNITY-DWELLING ELDERLY POPULATION AND A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON MULTIMORBIDITY AND ITS HEALTH IMPACTS ON INFORMAL CAREGIVERS., AWATEF BINTI AMER NORDIN
  12. (2018) SOCIAL SUPPORT AMONG RURAL COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH DEPRESSION AND QUALITY OF LIFE., TENGKU AMATULLAH MADEEHAH BINTI T MOHD
  13. (2018) The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Training on Psychological Distress and Job Satisfaction Among Nurses in a Teaching Hospital, SAJED FAISAL GHAWADRA
  14. (2017) Consequences of Elder Abuse and Neglect Among Older Adults in Rural Malaysia., RAUDAH BINTI MOHD YUNUS
  15. (2016) A Prognostic Model Predicting Time to Return to Work After an Occupational Injury in Malaysia., ERLENDAWATI BINTI MOHD ANUAR
  16. (2015) PATTERN AND RISK FACTORS OF FUNCTIONAL LIMITATION AND PHYSICAL DISABILITY AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING ELDERLY IN KUALA PILAH, MALAYSIA: A 12-MONTH FOLLOW-UP STUDY., NORLIANA BINTI ISMAIL
  17. (2015) DEVELOPMENT AND PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF A MULTI-COMPONENT WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAMME TARGETING OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE WORKERS., NUR SUFFIA BINTI SULAIMAN
  18. (2015) ELDER ABUSE AMONG RURAL COMMUNITY DWELLING ELDERS IN KUALA PILAH DISTRICT, NEGERI SEMBILAN STATE, MALAYSIA., RAJINI SOORYANARAYANA
  19. (2012) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SARAWAK: A MIXED METHODS STUDY, ROSALIA BINTI SAIMON
Master
  1. (2015) Factors affecting employability in people with epilepsy, MONICA WO CHEN MUN
  2. (2012) Master of Public Health: Child maltreatment among schoolchildren in Selangor, Dr Ayesha Ahmed
  3. (2012) Master of Medical Science (Public Health) (coursework), Mohd Amir Arshad
  4. (2010) The prevalence and risk factors associated with elderly abuse in Selangor, Dr Rajini A/P Sooryanarayana
  5. (2010) Master of Public Health (coursework): Teenage pregnancy and Antenatal care attendance in Tehran, Iran, Masoumeh Ghane Kisomi
  6. (2010) Master of Public Health (coursework): Intimate partner violence among women: prevalence and correlates in Khartoum, Sudan, Dr Abda Salih Mohamed
  7. (2010) Master of Public Health (coursework): Factors influencing public participation in household waste recycling, Dr Ainul Nadziha Binti Mohd Hanafiah
  8. (2009) Master of Public Health (coursework): The role of social support in community based weight management programme, Siti Noraida Binti Jamal
  9. (2009) Master of Public Health (coursework): Measuring Technical efficiency of Public Hospitals and Primary Health Care Centres in Selangor in 2009, P Raviwharmman A/L Packierisamy
  10. (2009) Master of Medical Science (Public Health) (coursework): Evaluation of health status of internally displaced children under 5 years in Darfur, Sudan, Nagi A. Elawad
  11. (2008) Master of Public Health (Epidemiology): A Clinical Score for Gestational Diabetes Screening in University Malaya Medical Centre, Dr Patwinder Kaur Gill
  12. (2008) Master of Public Health (coursework): Breastfeeding and child cognitive development, Dr Rima Marhayu Binti Abdul Rashid
  13. (2008) Master of Medical Science (Public Health) (coursework): Prevalence of intimate partner violence among women in Somalia, Hani Aden Mohamed Ali
  14. (2008) Master of Medical Science (Public Health) (coursework): Health status of Internally displaced persons in Khartoum, Sudan, Dr Hla Shwe
  15. (2008) Master of Medical Science (Public Health) (coursework): Domestic violence and its risk factors in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dr Sabrina Newaz tatum
  16. (2008) Master of Family Medicine (clinical): Prevalence of gambling among adolescents in Negeri Sembilan Secondary Schools, Dr Sheela Bai George

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2019) MGB7006 - Principle of Biostatistics
  2. (2017) MOGB6109 - Principles of Biostatistics
  3. (2017) MOGB6302 - Analysis of Rates and Proportions
  4. (2017) MOGB6480 - Research Paper
  5. (2017) MXGZ6101 - Research Methodology for Research Mode Programmes
  6. (2016) MOGB6480 - Research Paper
  7. (2016) MOGB6480 - Research Paper
  8. (2016) MOHX7101 - Research Protocol Development
  9. (2015) MOGB6480 - Research Paper
  10. (2013) MOGB6109 - Principles of Biostatistics
  11. (2012) MOGR6303 - Qualitative Inquiry in Public Health
  12. (2011) MOHX7101 - Research Protocol Development
  13. (2011) MOHX7319 - Clinical Epidemiology
  14. (2011) MOHX7328 - Qualitative Methods in Health Research
  15. (2010) MOGB6303 - Producing Better Evidence
  16. (2010) MOHX7102 - Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health
  17. (2010) MTGW6106 - Medical Statistics
  18. (2009) MOHX7322 - Analysis of Rates and Proportions
  19. (2009) MTGW6106 - Medical Statistics
  20. (2008) MOHX7101 - Research Protocol Development
  21. (2007) Scientific Writing
Bachelor
  1. (2017) MBEB1108 - Introductory Course in Biostatistics
  2. (2017) UMMP3207 - Community Posting
  3. (2016) UMMP2801 - Block 8-Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Reproductive Heal6h
  4. (2015) UMMP2801 - Block 8-Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Reproductive Heal6h
  5. (2014) MBEB1108 - Introductory Course in Biostatistics
  6. (2012) MBEB1108 - Introductory Course in Biostatistics
  7. (2011) MBEB1108 - Introductory Course in Biostatistics
  8. (2010) MTEB1104 - Introductory Course in Biostatistics

PATENT/IPR

  • Prevent Elder Abuse and Neglect Initiative (PEACE)
    Trademark (University)
  • Educational video on Elder abuse and Neglect
    Copyright (University)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Invited Speaker, Bengkel Latihan Kejurulatihan (Tot) Modul Cakna Diri - Mekar, National Population and Family Development Board, (24 Sep 2019 - 26 Sep 2019)
  • Interviewed by The Star Newspaper, 29 Jun 2018, Across The Ages for Elder Abuse and Neglect Awareness Campaign, (29 Jun 2018 - 29 Jun 2018)
  • Public Education With The Star Online, Standing Against Elder Abuse, 28 Jun 2018., (28 Jun 2018 - 28 Jun 2018)
  • Advisor and Program Head; Promote Health Living and Well-Being Program (Rsk-Cergas) Organised by Julius Centre University of Malaya, (23 Oct 2017 - 26 Oct 2017)
  • Advisor and Program Head, Program Integrasi Bersama Warga Emas Rumah Seri Kenangan Bedong Kedah Anjuran Jcum Universiti Malaya dan Rsk Bedong, Kedah, (01 Oct 2017 - 05 Oct 2017)
  • Advisor & Program Head, Program Integrasi Bersama Warga Emas Rumah Seri Kenangan Kangar Anjuran Jcum Universiti Malaya, (26 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2017)
  • Advisor, Program Integrasi Bersama Warga Emas Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheng, Melaka Di Bawah Jcum Universiti Malaya, (21 Aug 2017 - 24 Aug 2017)
  • Advisory Committee, Training Module Caregivers for Elderly, Seremban Health District, Negeri Sembilan., (03 Nov 2016 - 03 Nov 2016)
  • Advisor, Program Kesejateraan, Kesihatan Dam Kualiti Hidup Warga Emas Rumah Seri Kenangan Taman Kemumin, Kelantan Anjuran Jcum Universiti Malaya, (22 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2016)
  • Advisor & Program Head, Program Integrasi Bersama Warga Emas Di Rumah Seri Kenangan (Rsk-Cergas) Anjuran University Malaya: Rsk Taiping, Rsk Ulu Kinta, Perak, (03 Aug 2016 - 12 Aug 2016)
  • Committee Member for Elder Abuse Awareness Week At University of Malaya and Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, (13 Jun 2016 - 17 Jun 2016)
  • Speaker, Train The Trainers Workshop: Health Screening for Older Persons in Pulau Pinang, Penang State Department of Health (Bengkel Train The Trainers: Saringan Kesihatan Warga Emas Pulau Pinang, Jabatan Kesihatan Pulau Pinang), (27 Apr 2016 - 28 Apr 2016)
  • Program Head & Advisor, Program Kesejahteraan, Kesihatan dan Kualiti Hidup Warga Emas Di Rumah Ehsan Kuala Kubu Bahru Anjuran Universiti Malaya (30 Mac 2016), (30 Mar 2016 - 30 Mar 2016)
  • Facilitator, Caregivers for The Elderly Programme (Program Penjaga Warga Emas) for Institutions in Seremban, Organised by Seremban District Health Office and University of Malaya, (24 Mar 2016 - 24 Mar 2016)
  • The Star Newspaper, "Elder Abuse: a Subject Many Don'T Want to Talk About", (11 Mar 2016 - 11 Mar 2016)
  • The Star Newspaper, "Ageing and Abused by Their Own", (11 Mar 2016 - 11 Mar 2016)
  • Volunteer for The Un Refugee Agency (Unhcr Malaysia), (01 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2017)
  • Committee, Majlis Ramah Mesra Bersama Warga Kuala Pilah Sempena Hari Warga Emas Sedunia 2015, (01 Oct 2015 - 01 Oct 2015)
  • Befrienders Helpline, (07 Mar 2015 - 31 Dec 2015)
  • Speaker, Public Forum for Adolescents (Forum Awam Pendidikan Masa Lapang Remaja), (03 Mar 2015 - 03 Mar 2015)
  • Volunteer for Unhcr Malaysia, (13 Nov 2014 - 31 Dec 2015)
  • Organising Committee for Program Warga Emas Sejahtera for Majlis Pelancaran Program Strategi Lautan Biru (Nbos) Pentadbiran Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan., (05 Aug 2014 - 05 Aug 2014)
  • CITRA Community Engagement Programme (Empowering Adolecents in The Development of Healthy Neighbourhood Environment in Siburan, Sarawak), (02 Sep 2013 - 31 Dec 2013)
  • Committee Member, Violence Intervention Committee (Vic), 2012-2013, (21 May 2012 - 31 Dec 2013)
  • Committee, Research and Development Committee Under The Coordinating Council for The Protection of Children; Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (Jawatankuasa Kecil Perkembangan dan Penyelidikan, Majlis Penyelaras dan Perlindungan Kanak-Kanak), (09 Jul 2009 - 31 Dec 2012)