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@#Introduction: The prevalence of needle stick and sharp injuries (NSSIs) still high among healthcare workers and many of them, without reason had defaulted the post management follow up. Thus, the aim of the study was to determine factors associated with default follow up among healthcare workers sustained NSSIs in Kelantan. Method: A retrospective cohort study using secondary data from Sharp Injury Surveillance notification system within period of six years started from January 2010 was done. Data were collected using proforma and analysed using SPSS version 22.0. Two hundred and seventy cases were selected by using multistage random selection method. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors. Result: Majority of reported NSSIs involved female, with the mean age of 33 years. Most of them were intern that had less than ten years’ experience. Most of the accident occurred during office hours at tertiary healthcare setting during venepuncture for blood or intravenous fluid management. The workers with age less than 40 years and those who work at hospital setting have higher possibility to default the follow up with (Adj. OR 2.80; 95% CI: 1.12,7.00; p = 0.027) and (Adj. OR 4.65; 95% CI: 1.77,12.33; p = 0.002) respectively. Conclusion: NSSIs can occur at all level of occupational setting particularly among those who has less experience and work at tertiary healthcare setting. Thus, an intensive precaution action should focus on them since they are also the group that has higher odd to default the post management follow up.
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BACKGROUND: A qualitative study providing an in-depth exploration of people's view and the increasing burden of overweight and obesity is required. This study aimed to explore the understanding of dieting and previous experiences on weight loss attempts among overweight and obese government employees in Kelantan, Malaysia, prior to recruitment into the intervention program. METHODS: Thirteen focus group discussions involving 129 participants from a weight-loss intervention program were conducted within the first 1 month of recruitment. These discussions were moderated by two trained researchers in the Malay language and assisted by an interview guide. They were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis was performed, and codes and themes from each discussion were constructed. RESULTS: The participants understood dieting with various meanings, including skipping meals and removing rice from daily diets. They applied numerous methods to lose weight and achieved various outcomes. Health and appearance, social support, and compliance with current trends were the factors motivating these participants to lose weight. Their determination to lose weight was limited by lack of self-control and motivation, experiences of unpleasant effects, influence on weight, and environmental and health factors. CONCLUSION: Real-life weight loss experiences and perceptions provided relevant insights into current weight loss management strategies. Some of these issues and misunderstandings should be emphasized in weight loss strategies during health promotion.