Curriculum Vitae

DR. BEH HOOI CHIN

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Primary Care Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • hcbeh
  • 0379492802

BIOGRAPHY

I am a Family Medicine Specialist who has a deep interest in research related to hypertension, respiratory diseases in primary care, and telemedicine. I am commited to the field of hypertension is evident through my active involvement in various activities and societies related to hypertension. I have a remarkable track record of active participation and leadership roles in organizations, which reflects my dedication to advancing the field. Since 2022, I served as a Council Member of the Malaysian Society of Hypertension (MSH), vice president of the Malaysian Society for World Action on Salt, Sugar, and Health (MyWASSH) since 2024. 

One of my most significant achievements is my active participation in organizing hypertension-related screening campaigns, particularly in collaboration with the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and the May Measurement Month (MMM). I had been actively involved in hypertension screening campaigns in my hospital since 2015. 

I serve as the key leader for the Asthma Right Care Initiatives, launched by the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG), which focuses on promoting appropriate asthma management by addressing SABA overreliance in our setting.

Additionally, I lead the teleconsultation services in my clinic, where we have implemented quality improvement projects to ensure continuous enhancement of our overall services.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MASTER OF FAMILY MEDICINE, (Perubatan Keluarga)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Award for Respire & Impact Leadership
    2024, University of Edinburgh,  (International)
  • Spotlight in Woman in Hypertension Research
    2023, International Society of Hypertension,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chia, Yook Chin; Ching, Siew Mooi; Chew, Ming Tsuey; Devaraj, Navin Kumar; Oui, Jethro Ee Keat; Lim, Hooi Min; Chew, Bee Nah; Mohamed, Mohazmi; Ooi, Pei Boon; Cheng, Maong Hui; Beh, Hooi Chin; Chung, Felicia Fei-Lei (2025). Ethnic differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to dietary salt intake and association with hypertension in Malaysia: a multi-centre cross-sectional study, HYPERTENSION RESEARCH. . doi:10.1038/s41440-024-01851-z
  2. Malik, Tun Firzara Abdul; Beh, Hooi Chin; Selvaraj, Christine Shamala; Mallen, Christian David; Ng, Chirk Jenn; Lee, Yew Kong (2024). Interventions to promote colorectal cancer screening among people with a family history of colorectal cancer: A scoping review, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE. 189. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.108137
  3. Ooi, Jia Hui; Lim, Renly; Seng, Hansun; Tan, Maw Pin; Goh, Choon Hian; Lovell, Nigel H.; Argha, Ahmadreza; Beh, Hooi Chin; Sari, Nor Ashikin Md; Lim, Einly (2024). Non-invasive parameters of autonomic function using beat-to-beat cardiovascular variations and arterial stiffness in hypertensive individuals: a systematic review, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING ONLINE. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12938-024-01202-6
  4. Chan, Soo Chin; Beh, Hooi Chin; Nathan, Jayakayatri Jeevajothi; Sahadeevan, Yasothai; Engkasan, Julia Patrick; Chuah, Su Yee; Pek, Eu Way; Abdullah, Nurdiana; Wong, Chee Kuan; Hussein, Norita; Suhaimi, Anwar; Hanafi, Nik Sherina; Mirza, Fatim T.; Yatim, Saari Mohamad; Pinnock, Hilary; William, Sian; Khoo, Ee Ming (2023). Pulmonary rehabilitation capacity building through a teach-the-teacher programme A Malaysian experience, JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH. 13. doi:10.7189/jogh.13.03047
  5. Chia, Y. C., Devaraj, N. K., Ching, S. M., Ooi, P. B., Chew, M. T., Chew, B. N., . . . Hassan, H. (2021). Relationship of an adherence score with blood pressure control status among patients with hypertension and their determinants: Findings from a nationwide blood pressure screening program. Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 23(3), 638-645. doi: 10.1111/jch.14212
  6. Chow, S. K., Francis, B., Ng, Y. H., Naim, N., Beh, H. C., Ariffin, M. A. A., . . . Sulaiman, A. H. (2021). Religious Coping, Depression and Anxiety among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Malaysian Perspective. Healthcare, 9(1), 15. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9010079
  7. Chin, Beh Hooi; Beh, Hooi Chin; Ching, Siew Mooi; Kumar, Navin; Chia, Yook Chin (2018). DISCARDING THE FIRST DAY'S HOME BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS: IS IT NECESSARY?, JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION. 36, E219-E220
  8. Chia, Y. C.; Beh, H. C.; Wong, P. F.; Chew, B. N. (2016). PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENING FOR HYPERTENSION: IS IT COST EFFECTIVE?, JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION. 34, E115-E116
  9. Chia, Yook Chin; Beh, Hooi Chin; Ching, Siew Mooi (2016). RELATIONSHIP OF BLOOD PRESSURE AND DECLINE OF RENAL FUNCTION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS, JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION. 34, E304-E305

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Development And Evaluation Of An Implementation Intervention To Improve Teleconsultation Uptake In An Academic Primary Care In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Umhealth@virtual ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2026, N/A
    CLINICAL UTILITY OF KIDNEY FAILURE RISK EQUATION (KFRE) IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MANAGEMENT ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2024 - 2026, CIC RESEARCH GRANT
    IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MEDICATION ADHERENCE CAREAIDE APP FOR PEOPLE WITH CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASES AT AN ACADEMIC PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN MALAYSIA: A HYBRID IMPLEMENTATION-EFFECTIVENESS STUDY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2022 - 2026, International Funding
    Nihr Global Health Research Unit On Respiratory Health (respire-2) ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2024 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Virtual Empathy in Teleconsultation: Enhancing Doctor-Patient Communication through Discourse Analysis ( Co-Researcher)