Curriculum Vitae

DR. NUR AFIQAH BINTI MOHD SALLEH

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • imohdsalleh
  • 0379675774

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Nur Afiqah's research examines institutional-related structures associated with engagement in healthcare, including HIV and Hepatitis C care for people who use drugs (PWUD). This epidemiological work is informed by sociological perspectives which frame the research questions within a wider social, economic and policy environment. Additionally, she has received training in Implementation Science at Yale University. 

Being an active member of the Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS (CERiA), her current research activities have incorporated a community-based participiatory research (CBPR) component. Using this approach, she engages with local communities of PWUD and NGOs that serve these populations, whose collective views in the design and implementation of health programs are key in developing effective interventions. Additionally, she is actively involved in knowledge-transfer activities, promoting the use of evidence-based practices in real-life settings. She is also interested in drug policies, especially the impact of existing policies on youths and families. 

Dr Nur Afiqah is a consultant for WHO, UNDP and International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC). She currently serves as the Vice President at the Malaysian AIDS Council. 

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD)
    University of British Columbia
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH, (Public Health)
    University of London, UK
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PASS WITH HONOURS BIOINFORMATIC (MAJOR), (Bioinformatik)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Strategic Planning Rapporteur
    15 Dec 2020 - 15 Dec 2023 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Co-Editor Pulse@UM Magazine
    02 Jul 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Editor-In-Chief, Department Editorial Team Annual Report 2020
    28 Jul 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Industry and Community Liaison Officer, Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS (CERiA)
    24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    14 Jul 2020 - 17 Feb 2021 (Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to 2024 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY, ORDINARY MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL AIDS SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN AIDS COUNCIL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    2020 to 2022 (National)
  • PERSATUAN INSAF MURNI MALAYSIA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    2020 to 2021 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2023, Universiti Malaya
  • Stigma Research Training Institute Training Award
    2020, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health,  (International)
  • International Scholarship Award from The International Aids Society to Attend The 22nd International Aids Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands
    2018, International AIDS Society,  (International)
  • Slab/Slai Doctoral Scholarship
    2015, University of Malaya and Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education,  (National)
  • Research and Health Services At Cure and Care Service Centre, Kuala Lumpur
    2014, UMCares Star Community Partner Award 2014,  (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ahmad, Ahsan; Bromberg, Daniel J.; Shrestha, Roman; Salleh, N. A. Mohd; Bazazi, Alexander R.; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Shenoi, Sheela; Altice, Frederick L. (2024). Higher methadone dose at time of release from prison predicts linkage to maintenance treatment for people with HIV and opioid use disorder transitioning to the community in Malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY. 126. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104369
  2. Chow, Wan Lee; Salleh, Nur Afiqah Mohd; Kang, Tse Siang (2024). Access to Innovative Medicines: Regulation Change and Factors Associated with Drug Approval Lag in Malaysia, THERAPEUTIC INNOVATION & REGULATORY SCIENCE. 58(3), 528-538. doi:10.1007/s43441-024-00620-x
  3. 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
  4. Blumenkrans, Ezequiel; Hamilton, Jonah; Mohd Salleh, N. A.; Kaida, Angela; Small, Will; Barrios, Rolando; Milloy, M-j (2022). HIV and Incarceration: Implications for HIV-Positive People Who Use Illicit Drugs During a Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain Initiative in Canada, JOURNAL OF CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE. 28(4), 236-242. doi:10.1089/jchc.20.04.0021
  5. Mitra, Sanjana; Grant, Cameron; Nolan, Seonaid; Salleh, Nur Afiqah Mohd; Milloy, M-J; Richardson, Lindsey (2022). Assessing the Temporality Between Transitions onto Opioid Agonist Therapy and Engagement with Antiretroviral Therapy in a Cohort of HIV-Positive People Who Use Opioids Daily, AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 26(6), 1933-1942. doi:10.1007/s10461-021-03543-y
  6. Salleh, Nur Afiqah Mohd; Ahmad, Ahsan; Vicknasingam, Balasingam; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Yahya, 'Abqariyah (2022). Material Security Scale as a Measurement of Poverty among Key Populations At-Risk for HIV/AIDS in Malaysia: An Implication for People Who Use Drugs and Transgender People during the COVID-19 Pandemic, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 19(15). doi:10.3390/ijerph19158997
  7. Han, W. M., Jiamsakul, A., Salleh, N. A. M., Choi, J. Y., Huy, B. V., Yunihastuti, E., . . . Int Epidemiology Databases, E. (2021). HIV treatment outcomes among people who acquired HIV via injecting drug use in the Asia-Pacific region: a longitudinal cohort study. Journal of the International AIDS Society, 24(5), 12. doi: 10.1002/jia2.25736
  8. 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
  9. Salleh, N. M., Voon, P., Karamouzian, M., Milloy, M. J., & Richardson, L. (2021). Methadone maintenance therapy service components linked to improvements in HIV care cascade outcomes: A systematic review of trials and observational studies. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 218, 13. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108342
  10. Vicknasingam, B., Salleh, N. A. M., Chooi, W. T., Singh, D., Zaharim, N. M., Kamarulzaman, A., & Chawarski, M. C. (2021). COVID-19 Impact on Healthcare and Supportive Services for People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) in Malaysia. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 7. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.630730
  11. Vicknasingam, Balasingam; Salleh, N. A. Mohd; Ramadah, Ravi; Singh, Darshan; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Chawarski, C. Marek (2021). Legal challenges in providing treatment for people who use drugs (PWUDs) in Malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY. 97. doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103311
  12. Salleh, N. A. M., Van Draanen, J., Nosova, E., Barrios, R., Milloy, M. J., & Richardson, L. (2020). Material security and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive people who use illicit drugs. Aids, 34(7), 1037-1045. doi: 10.1097/qad.0000000000002501
  13. Salleh, N. A. M., Fairbairn, N., Nolan, S., Barrios, R., Shoveller, J., Richardson, L., Milloy, M. J. (2019). Dispensation of antiretroviral therapy and methadone maintenance therapy at the same facility in a low-barrier setting linked to optimal adherence to HIV treatment. Hiv Medicine, 20(9), 606-614. doi:10.1111/hiv.12777
  14. Salleh, N. A. M., Richardson, L., Kerr, T., Shoveller, J., Montaner, J., Kamarulzaman, A., Milloy, M. J. (2018). A Longitudinal Analysis of Daily Pill Burden and Likelihood of Optimal Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With HIV Who Use Drugs. Journal of Addiction Medicine, 12(4), 308-314. doi:10.1097/adm.0000000000000403
Scopus
  1. Cheah M.H., Gan Y.N., Altice F.L., Wickersham J.A., Shrestha R., Salleh N.A.M., Ng K.S., Azwa I., Balakrishnan V., Kamarulzaman A., Ni Z. (2024). Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of Using an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Promote HIV Testing and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Malaysia: Mixed Methods Study, JMIR Human Factors. 11. doi:10.2196/52055
Others
  1. Rahman, F., Mohd Salleh, N. A., Golichenko, O., & Lunze, K. (2016). Public Health and Drug Policing in Malaysia: Using Empirical Evidence for Advocacy. Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution Project (APDR) Working Paper Series.
Other Publications
  1. Mohd Salleh, NA. (2024) Address root cause of unhealthy behaviour, punitive measures not the answer NST Online. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. NA Mohd Salleh. (2024) Health over handcuffs: a public health approach to drug use. 360info - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Yin Xin, S.C, Mohd Salleh, N.A, Shah Nizamuddin, M.K.A., Mei Chien, R.T, Vicknasingam, B.K (2023). Drug Use, HIV, and Law: A PRACTICAL GUIDE for Legal and Para-legal Practitioners in Malaysia. Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia - Guidelines
  4. A Need for Community-Based Rehabilitation Centres for Drug Users. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. NA Mohd Salleh. (2021) Peluang Kedua: Peranan Komuniti Terhadap Pengguna Dadah. Gerak Komuniti. Bernama Radio. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. NA Mohd Salleh. Cabaran Malaysia akhiri AIDS menjelang 2030. Temu bual bersama Astro Awani. (2021). - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. NA Mohd Salleh. Ending social inequalities to end AIDS in Malaysia. News Straits Times. 1 December 2021 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  8. Orang Asli's battle against Covid-19 outbreak. News Straits Times. 24 November 2021. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  9. NA Mohd Salleh (2020) How are they faring? News Straits Times. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. NA Mohd Salleh (2020). HIV: Pengurangan Kemudaratan. Astro Awani. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. Mohd Salleh, NA. (2019) They are patients, not criminals. The Star Online. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARES
    Rebung 2.0: Smart Navigation Of The Early Cancer Diagnosis Care Pathway Extension Of Rebung Into Kg Cempaka & Seri Setia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2024, Government Agency
    Rebung Multilevel, Integrated Cancer Early Diagnosis Health Literacy Initiative ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Implementation Of A Community- Based, Patient Navigation Model To Engage People Who Inject Drugs (pwid) Into Hiv Prevention And Treatment Services ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Enabling Data Linkage To Assess Health Outcomes Among Pwid Engaged In A Community-based Intervention ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2022 - 2025, Private Funding
    Research And Educational Activities To Increase Vaccination Awareness In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2024 - 2026, International Funding
    Reducing Stigma in People Who Inject Drugs with HIV Using a Rapid Start Antiretroviral Therapy Intervention ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2025, International Funding
    Implementation Of Community-based, Patient Navigation Model To Engage People Who Inject Drugs (pwid) Into Hiv Prevention And Treatment Services ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Tdr Regional Training Centre for Implementation Western Pacific Region (Rtc-Ir-Wpr), World Health Organization, Consultant
    11 Apr 2023 - 01 Dec 2024 (International)
  • Strengthen Access to Justice and Empowerment of Key Populations Who Use Drugs or Live With Hiv, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) , Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    18 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 (International)
  • A Study to Assess The Well-Being of Key Populations Engaged in Hiv-Related Services in The Context of Covid-19, International Drug Policy Consortium
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. TestNow: Empowering HIV Self-Testing and Early Detection for At-Risk Populations in Malaysia, 8th Asia Pacific Conference Public Health (APCPH) 2024, College of Public Health Medicine, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (09 Jul 2024 - 11 Jul 2024)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The Impact of War on Drugs on Women and Children, International Society of Addiction Medicine, University of Malaya Centre of Addiction Science (International) (10 Sep 2024 - 12 Sep 2024)
  2. From Evidence to Implementation: The SEMARAK StudyA Study to Engage Malaysian People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) to Comprehensive HIV Key Services , MyHIV Forum 2022, Malaysian Society of HIV Medicine (MASHM) (National) (15 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. The role of material security in the interruption of HIV treatment and prevention services among key populations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia., 24th International AIDS Conference, International AIDS Society (International) (29 Jul 2022 - 02 Aug 2022)
  2. A systematic review of methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) service delivery components linked to HIV care cascade outcomes, 22nd International AIDS Conference, International AIDS Society (International) (23 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018)
  3. Co-dispensation of low-barrier methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) linked to improved ART adherence among people living with HIV who use illicit drugs in a Canadian setting, 22nd International AIDS Conference, International AIDS Society (International) (18 Jul 2018 - 22 Jul 2018)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2021) Panel reviewer for UMSC CA.R.E Fund Research Grant cycle 1/2021., (Reviewer)
  2. (2020) Internal Examiner for PhD Proposal Defence on study entitled The Effect of Individualized Pressure Injury Care Bundle (I-PICB) On Pressure Injury Healing Rate, Wound Size, And Quality of Life Among Patient with Pressure Injury , (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2020) Internal Examiner for DrPH Thesis entitled "The Psychological Impact of Infertility Among Malaysian Interfile Men and Women: A Mixed Methods Approach" , (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2020) Reviewed manuscript for Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC) , (Reviewer)
  5. (2020) Internal Examiner for PhD Candidature Defence on study entitled "Affiliate Stigma, Resilience and Quality of Life In Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)" , (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2020) Panel Judge for UMMP Stage 1 Population Medicine (PopMed) Poster Presentation , (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2020) Panel Judge for 3 Minute Thesis, Research Methodology Course , (Internal Examiner)
  8. Internal Examiner for proposal defense for thesis entitled, "Methodological Quality of Guidelines for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: A Systematic Review". Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) candidate Abuzar Watan Pal ( MGN180039 / 17198590/1) , (Internal Examiner)
  9. Assessor for Faculty of Pharmacy FRGS Application, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2025) Technical Advisor for Community Led Harm Reduction Program for Men Who Have Sex With Men Engaging in Sexualised Drug Use in Malaysia (Comred), National, (Technical Advisor)
  2. (2025) Technical Advisor for The Malaysian Drug Policy Reform Program, National, (Technical Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) BARRIERS TO UTILISATION OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE AMONG ADOLESCENT IN MALAYSIA : A MIXED-METHOD STUDY, AISHAH JAMILAH BINTI MOHD SALLEH
  2. (2024) COMORBIDITY AND HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG ADULT WITH COLORECTAL CANCER: A MIXED METHOD STUDY, HADIJAH BINTI YUNOS
  3. (2024) Antiretroviral Therapy uptake among HIV Positive People who inject drugs in Differentiated HIV Service Delivery for Key Population (DHSKP) in Malaysia and Enhance Outreach Model in Myanmar: A Comparative Study using Implementation Science Framework, JOSELYN PANG
  4. (2023) Knowledge, Barriers and Utilisation of Sexual Reproductive Health Services Among Malaysian Youth - A Mixed Methods Study, ROWENA JOHN
  5. (2021) SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONGST RURAL COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER WOMEN IN NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA, THANESWARAN A/L MARTHAMMUTHU
  6. (2020) Health Seeking Behaviour and Health Service Utilisation among Adolescent in Pahang: A mixed-methods study, Aishah Jamilah Binti Mohd Salleh
  7. (2020) Comorbidity among adults with colorectal cancer: A mixed methods, Hadijah Yunos
  8. (2019) Knowledge, barriers and utilisation of adolescents sexual reproductive health services in Malaysia, Rowena John
  9. (2019) ART uptake among HIV-Positive PWIDs in Differentiated HIV Service Delivery for Key Population (DHSKP) in Malaysia, Joselyn Pang
  10. (2018) Physical activity and Social Support amongst the Older Women in Rural Kuala Pilah District, NS, Thaneswaran Muthu
Master
  1. (2020) Smoking cessation among Healthcare Worker in Primary Health Care, Amir Zharif Adenan
  2. (2019) Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On The Stress Level Of Patients On Haemodialysis, Ashraf Ahmed
  3. (2019) Hand Hygiene among Public Middle School Students in Lebanon, Ghina Slim
  4. (2019) Factors Associated With Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes In A Tertiary Centre In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nadhir Adi Azahar
  5. (2019) Access To Innovative Medicine: Using Secondary Data Analysis To Access Drug Lag In Malaysia, Chow Wan Lee

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) MQF - 7006
  2. (2021) MQF7006 - Ethical Issues in Global Health Research and Clinical Trials
  3. (2020) MMX7001 - Research Methodology (Bibliography Software/Endnote/Turnitin)
  4. (2020) MQB7004 - Society, Behaviour and Health

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Sharing Session With Community Members On Harm Reduction in Vancouver Via Zoom, (22 May 2020 - 22 May 2020)