Predictors of Psychological Distress and Mental Health Resource Utilization among Employees in Malaysia

Chan, Caryn Mei Hsien; Ng, Siew Li; In, Serena; Wee, Lei Hum; Siau, Ching Sin

doi:10.3390/ijerph18010314

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“…This study discovered that gender is not associated with health-seeking behavior among Malaysian adults who reported sickness. Although women were perceived more likely to seek treatment and utilize health services as compared to men [ 5 ], previous local studies found that, in general, there was no difference in terms of healthcare utilization across gender [ 94 , 95 , 96 ]. In addition, previous national health survey reported that there was no difference in the autonomy of decision making for healthcare between gender [ 28 ].…”

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The Health-Seeking Behavior among Malaysian Adults in Urban and Rural Areas Who Reported Sickness: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019

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Jawahir

Tan

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Understanding care-seeking behavior among urban and rural populations can help to support the planning and implementation of appropriate measures to improve health in the community. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the health-seeking behavior among Malaysian adults in urban and rural areas who reported sickness. This study used data of Malaysian adults aged 18 years and over from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019; a cross-sectional, national household survey that targeted all non-institutionalized residents in Malaysia. Respondent’s characteristics and health-seeking behavior were described using complex sample descriptive statistics. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the association between potential factors (sociodemographic characteristics, enabling, and health need) and health-seeking behaviors (seeking treatment from healthcare practitioners and self-medication). A total of 10,484 respondents, estimated to represent 18.9 million Malaysian adults aged 18 years and over, were included in the analysis. Prevalence of seeking treatment from healthcare practitioners and self-medication among Malaysian adults with self-reported sickness were 57.3% and 23.3%, respectively. Self-reported sickness among both the urban and rural populations who rated their health as poor to very poor was more likely to seek treatment than those who rated good to excellent. However, among the urban population, those who rated their health as poor to very poor were less likely to self-medicate. Among the urban population, government employees were more likely to seek treatment, and being without formal education significantly increased the likelihood to self-medicate. Among the rural population, those with at least one long-term condition were more likely to seek treatment than those with none. Understanding the factors which influence health-seeking behavior among the urban and rural population could close the gaps in healthcare utilization among the population in Malaysia.

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The Health-Seeking Behavior among Malaysian Adults in Urban and Rural Areas Who Reported Sickness: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019

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“…Enhanced learning, class interaction with course content, improved attitude to learning and the online platform, a higher sense of unity among students, and less withdrawal and failure are just a few of the positive learning outcomes in online environments (Al-Sharhan et al, 2020). Even though many students favour online learning because it gives flexibility in participation, connection, and convenience, some of them do not feel at ease in a virtual classroom owing to a variety of circumstances (Chan et al, 2021). However, it is possible to conclude that virtual learning will continue to play a significant role in higher education, even after the pandemic ends.…”

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Students' Virtual Learning Challenges and Learning Satisfaction During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Conceptual Framework

Namiri

Rahmat

2022

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Virtual learning is an excellent way for students and teachers to interact and share information. Many educational institutions utilise virtual classrooms as their primary platform for interactive knowledge sharing. However, some students lack computer and technological abilities, lack self-motivation, or have trouble adapting to these virtual classrooms. All these factors reduce their learning satisfaction. The goal of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework to research the relationship between virtual learning challenges and students’ learning satisfaction. The Shannon-Weaver Data Transmission Model and Learning Satisfaction Theory are the overarching theories underlying this investigation. The Shannon-Weaver model's technological layers are critical for integration into today's digital communication technologies, allowing the continuation of critical educational activities. "Noise" as understood in the Shannon-Weaver Data Transmission Model is used to examine students' learning satisfaction. In brief, by forming the conceptual framework, it may provide a second step for further investigation on the correlation between virtual learning challenges and students’ learning satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…This study adopted the same methodology as the first wave of the study conducted in 2017 and 2018, which has been described in full. 18,19 Informed consent was obtained from participants before study commencement. Participants were informed beforehand that the data analysis would be based on a deidentified aggregated dataset.…”

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“…This study adopted the same methodology as the first wave of the study conducted in 2017 and 2018, which has been described in full. 18 , 19 …”

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Prevalence of Insufficient Sleep and Its Associated Factors Among Working Adults in Malaysia

Chan

Siau

Wong

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Introduction: Given the scarcity of data on sleep insufficiency in developing countries and its emerging importance in public health, this study aims to provide the prevalence and factors associated with insufficient sleep among working Malaysian adults. Materials and Methods: A total of 11,356 working adults (≥18 years) were recruited from a cross-sectional online health and work survey. Sleep duration was self-reported and was categorised as insufficient sleep (<7 h) and sufficient sleep (≥7 h) based on the National Sleep Guidelines' daily sleep time recommendation for adults. The 10-item Kessler scale was used to assess psychological distress levels (cutoff score ≥20). Bivariate and multivariable regression analyses were performed to examine the factors associated with insufficient sleep. Results: The mean age of the participants was 35.7 years (standard deviation, SD±9.2). There were more female (n=6613; 58.2%) respondents. The mean sleep duration was 6.49 h (SD±1.10). A total of 6212 individuals (54.7%) reported getting <7 h of sleep daily. After adjusting for gender, marital status and educational attainment, older age (odds ratio, OR=2.22, 95% confidence interval, 95% CI: 1.72-2.86), ever smoking (OR=1.38, 95% CI: 1.25-1.53), and high psychological distress (OR=1.33, 95% CI: 1.17-1.53) were found to be associated with insufficient sleep. Factors associated with sleep duration of <7 h per night included having children (OR=1.35, 95% CI: 1.21-1.50), lifestyle factors (OR=1.38, 95% CI: 1.25-1.53), poor sleeping conditions (OR=1.21, 95% CI: 1.07-1.36), and mental health issues (OR=1.32, 95% CI: 1.12-1.54). Discussion and Conclusion: More than half of the participants reported sleep insufficiency. Older age, ever smoking, and high levels of psychological distress were significantly associated with insufficient sleep. Our findings recognise sleep as an emerging public health issue. Smoking cessation programmes and addressing high psychological distress may be beneficial to improve sleep.

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Predictors of Psychological Distress and Mental Health Resource Utilization among Employees in Malaysia

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

The Health-Seeking Behavior among Malaysian Adults in Urban and Rural Areas Who Reported Sickness: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019

The Health-Seeking Behavior among Malaysian Adults in Urban and Rural Areas Who Reported Sickness: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019

Students' Virtual Learning Challenges and Learning Satisfaction During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Conceptual Framework

Prevalence of Insufficient Sleep and Its Associated Factors Among Working Adults in Malaysia

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