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High Compliance Rates and the Roles of Gender in Hand Hygiene Practices Among Medical Laboratory Technologists at USM Health Campus Setiyadi, Ain Fatihah; Sabri, Nurhidayah; Samad, Nurul Izzah Abdul; Hasan, Nurul Atikah Che; Yhaya, Mohd Firdaus; Hamzah, Nurul Ainun
Health Dynamics Vol 2, No 2 (2025): February 2025
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Background: Effective hand hygiene is crucial to prevent laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs), yet research on MLTs' practices remains limited. The study examines hand hygiene compliance and adherence factors among Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Health Campus. Methods: A cross-sectional study involved 125 MLTs, utilising self-administered questionnaires to assess sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP), and access to hand hygiene tools. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed to identify key compliance predictors. Results: The findings revealed a high compliance rate of 97.6%, with 94.4% of participants reporting good access to hand hygiene resources. Female MLTs demonstrated significantly higher adherence to hand hygiene protocols as compared to their male counterparts (Adj b= 0.222, 95% CI: 0.040, 0.404), while other factors such as age, education, and training did not significantly affect compliance (p>0.05). Conclusion: Despite high KAP scores, these variables did not predict adherence, highlighting the complex interplay of behavioural and systemic factors in hand hygiene practices. Future studies should explore innovative approaches, including direct observational methods, gender-specific initiatives, and organisational strategies to enhance hand hygiene practices further. These efforts are essential to strengthen infection control measures, promote laboratory safety, and improve outcomes for healthcare workers and patients.
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and their Associated Risk Factors among Computer Users Amer, Shadi; Yamin, Dina; Hamzah, Nurul Ainun; Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nazhari; Mamat, Mohd Noor; Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrom
The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health
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Introduction: In 21st century, computers are crucial devices in universities’ official operations. In academic institutions, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are leading causes of decreased productivity, absenteeism, disability, and illness. Office staff who use computers extensively are vulnerable to occupational MSDs. This study aims to determine risk factors of MSDs among computer users in a public university. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 320 respondents among computer users working in all departments in Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus using random sampling. Tools used were a self-administered questionnaire containing questions on socio-demographical data, Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) for assessing musculoskeletal disorder and observation and Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) to assess office equipment and quantify exposure to risk factors in office work environment. Results: Response rate was 92% and 86.2% of respondents reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). The most prevalent MSD was lower back, 62.8% of MSD cases, followed by right shoulder (53.4%), hip/buttock (46.4%), and left shoulder (45.3%).Older age was significantly associated with WRMSDs (OR=6.944, CI:1.238-39.017, p=0.0.028) and with neck MSDs (OR=3.908, CI:1.342-11.377, p=0.012), while female gender was significantly associated with neck MSDs (OR=2.042, CI:1.199-3.475, p=0.009) and with upper arm MSDs (OR=1.791, CI:1.091-2.941, p=0.021). Older age was significantly associated with upper arm MSDs (OR=3.303, CI:1.006-10.849, p=0.049), while those with healthy and overweight were significantly associated with upper arm MSDs (OR=0.092, CI:0.010-0.814, p=0.046), (OR=0.127, CI:0.014-1.123, p=0.032), respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of reported WRMSDs and MSDs at neck and upper arm were associated with socio-demographic background and high duration of computer use; 12.2% of workstation presented musculoskeletal discomfort risk.
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Biosafety among Laboratory Staff in a University HAMZAH, NURUL AINUN; Nik Mohd Razali, Nik Nur Fatin Athirah; Abdul Samad, Nurul Izzah; Mohd Amin, Nursuhaili; Yhaya, Mohd Firdaus; Hatta, Herdianti
Health Dynamics Vol 2, No 10 (2025): October 2025 (In progress)
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Background: Biosafety is crucial for protecting laboratory staff from infectious agents and hazardous biological materials. Inadequate knowledge of unsafe practices may increase the risk of laboratory-acquired infections and accidents. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and Practice (KAP) of biosafety and related factors among laboratory staff. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 laboratory staff recruited through stratified and random sampling. Data were collected using a validated, self-administered questionnaire that assessed knowledge, attitude, and practice related to biosafety. Descriptive analysis, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were performed to examine differences and associations. Results: The findings revealed that laboratory staff demonstrated moderate knowledge (74.8%), good attitudes (95.5%), and good practices (93.7%) towards biosafety. Significant differences in knowledge [F (2,147) = 23.7, p < 0.001] and Practice [F(2,147) = 21.36, p < 0.001] were observed across schools. A moderate positive correlation was found between Practice and knowledge (r = 0.518, p < 0.01) and between Practice and attitude (r = 0.342, p < 0.01). Higher education was associated with better knowledge and attitudes, while longer years of employment were negatively associated with knowledge. No demographic factors significantly predicted practice. Conclusions: Laboratory staff demonstrated positive attitudes and good practices, but showed only moderate knowledge of biosafety. Regular training, continuous education, and standardised biosafety programs are crucial for enhancing knowledge and maintaining safe laboratory practices. This study provides essential evidence to strengthen biosafety training and policies in Malaysian universities, supporting safer laboratory environments and improved institutional preparedness.
Co-Authors Abdul Samad, Nurul Izzah Amer, Shadi Hasan, Nurul Atikah Che Hatta, Herdianti Mamat, Mohd Noor Mohd Amin, Nursuhaili Mohd Firdaus Yhaya, Mohd Firdaus Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrom Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nazhari Nik Mohd Razali, Nik Nur Fatin Athirah Sabri, Nurhidayah Samad, Nurul Izzah Abdul Setiyadi, Ain Fatihah Yamin, Dina