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Prosiding Persidangan Kependudukan Kebangsaan 2023 (PERKKS 23): “Penduduk dan Keluarga Mampan, Membangun Malaysia MADANI”
Item Type: Book
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Year: 00/12/2023
Abstract: Collection of papers presented during the 2023 National Population Conference (PERKKS 23), 21-22 November 2023, Pulse Grande Hotel, Putrajaya.
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Perceived social support, mental health and quality of life among recipients of old age financial assistence
Item Type: Book Section
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Year: 00/12/2023
Abstract: The present study examines multidimensional perceived social support, mental health and quality of life (QOL) in older adults aged 60 years and older who receive the financial assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare. A cross-sectional study approach was conducted among 487 older adults living in Selangor, Malaysia, who are the recipients of old age financial assistance known as Bantuan Warga Emas (BWE).
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Prevalens dan faktor yang mempengaruhi penggunaan perancang keluarga dalam kalangan wanita umur reproduktif di Malaysia
Item Type: Book Section
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Year: 13/12/2023
Abstract: Family planning enables women to control pregnancy, plan family size, determine the timing of pregnancies, and space out births. Given that family planning practices reduce unwanted pregnancies and high-risk pregnancies, universal access to family planning has become a key indicator in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2023 Agenda.
Despite positive evidence on family planning practices, the contraceptive use rate in Malaysia has remained around 50 percent since 1984. The aim of this study is to measure knowledge, prevalence, and factors influencing contraceptive use among ever-married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) across Malaysia.
This study employs a quantitative approach through a cross-sectional survey. A two-stage stratified sampling technique was used in sample selection. Data collection from 2,081 respondents was conducted using an online questionnaire and face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-Square test via SPSS version 26.
Nearly half (48.1%) of respondents had low levels of knowledge about family planning. The prevalence of family planning practice was 64.7 percent. Modern methods, such as condoms, and traditional methods, such as withdrawal (azal), were the most commonly used contraceptive methods among women.
The prevalence of family planning was higher among Malays, women aged 30-34, those residing in rural areas, individuals with lower education levels, employed women, the M40 income group, those with 3-4 children, and those with high knowledge of contraceptives.
Family planning use showed no significant relationship with age, employment status, or household income. However, it was significantly associated with ethnicity, place of residence, education level, number of children, and level of knowledge.
Although the prevalence of family planning in this study was high, the level of knowledge among women about family planning remained low. Therefore, efforts to enhance women's knowledge of family planning should be strengthened to ensure they receive accurate information. This will enable them to make informed decisions about contraceptive use, ultimately contributing to the government's efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda
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Penurunan Kadar Kesuburan Di Malaysia
Item Type: Infographic
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Year: 00/10/2023
Abstract: Total Fertility rate (TFR) is a demographic indicator used to estimate the average number of children a woman should give birth to during her reproductive period. The findings of a poll in Sarawak found that the total TFR for the state of Sarawak is decreasing drastically. 12.6% of couples have had or are experiencing fertility problems and it is difficult to conceive within a year after marriage.
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Peranan, tahap kesejahteraan, cabaran dan persediaan golongan wanita dalam menghadapi situasi pandemik covid-19 di Malaysia
Item Type: Book Section
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Year: 00/06/2023
Abstract: Towards post COVID-19, most of the daily routines of Malaysian women's life have changed. The change in routine includes the management of household affairs, work routine to work from home (work from home) and socializing routine. As a result, society, especially women, is seen as increasingly depressed due to the loss of sources of income, limited involvement in outdoor activities and problems in balancing work and family time. Aware of this situation, the National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia (NPFDB) has taken the initiative to conduct a series of public opinion surveys throughout 2020 and 2021. This study aims to explore the role, level of well-being, challenges and preparations of women in facing the pandemic situation COVID-19 in Malaysia. This study is an online survey study. The findings of this study are a reflection of the current situation of society and family institutions in Malaysia in facing several new waves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the survey show that women are more affected than men, but the level of well-being of women in Malaysia is seen to be still at a satisfactory level. In addition, the results of the study also found that women stated that they are faced with various issues and challenges especially for those who are married. Issues of family management, children's education at home and more flexible working hours should be highlighted for consideration by the Government. It is hoped that various initiatives and development plans related to women can be planned in addition to strengthening existing policies towards achieving the aspiration of "Building a CIVIL Malaysia". In general, the chapters in this book contribute to knowledge related to the current situation of women in facing the new normal life. While in particular, the chapters in this book contribute to knowledge related to the role, well-being, challenges and preparation of Malaysian women in facing the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Population, education and sustainable developmet
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 00/06/2023
Abstract: Education is a longstanding right enshrined in human rights and developmental instruments, including in the Plan of Action also recognises the key role of education in sustainable development, as well as the responsibilities of different stakeholders, particularly parents, in this regard.
Strengthening of human capital through education is a priority to Malaysia, with the Government providing free education to citizens up to secondary level. Malaysia is also undertaking efforts to ensure that the education system is robust, resilient and fit for the future.
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Population Policy Brief: Youth Sexual Education and Reproductive Health
Item Type: Act & Policy
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Year: 00/06/2023
Abstract: Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is a proven and cost-effective intervention program meant to promote healthy sexual behaviours, prevent unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and gender-based violence, and promote gender equality and human rights. Therefore Malaysian have to work together to foster universally accepted sex education within society by implementing a suitable tailored curriculum based on professionally-verified CSE.
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Prosiding Persidangan Kependudukan Kebangsaan 2022 (PERKKS 22): “Pemerkasaan Penduduk dan Keluarga, Teras Negara Maju”
Item Type: Book
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Year: 00/12/2022
Abstract: Collection of papers presented during the 2022 National Population Conference (PERKKS 22), 10-11 November 2022, Bangi Resort Hotel, Selangor.
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Prediction of Malaysian women divorce using machine learning techniques
Item Type: Article
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Year: 01/10/2022
Abstract: This paper discusses the performance of three machine learning techniques namely Decision Tree, Logistic Regression and Artificial Neural Network for predicting divorce among Malaysian women. Secondary data were obtained from the Fifth Malaysia Population and Family Survey (MPFS-5) conducted by the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN). The total number of instances in the dataset was 7,644 ever married Malaysian women aged 15 to 59 years old. Divorce is currently a serious problem among the Malaysian community due to various reasons. In 2019, the divorce rate in Malaysia rose by 12% from the previous year. During the first three months of the movement Control Order (MCO), i.e. from March 18 to June 18, 2020, the Syariah Court of Malaysia recorded 6,569 divorce cases. Worse, a total of 90,766 divorce cases were recorded from January to October 2020. Among the six predictive methods, The Decision Tree Model (C5.0) was found to be the best model in classifying divorce among Malaysian women. The accuracy of the C5.0 model was 77.96% followed by the Artificial Neural Network (Multi-Layer Perceptron) and Logistic Regression (Forward Stepwise) model (74.68% and 67.89%, respectively). The order of important predictors in predicting divorce among Malaysian women is the wives’ employment status (0.1531) followed by the husbands’ employment status (0.1396), type of marriage (0.1327), race/ethnicity (0.1327), distant relationship (0.1212). the wives’ qualification level (0.1115), age group (0.1053) and religion (0.0998)
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Population and sustainable development, in particular sustained and inclusive economic growth
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 00/05/2022
Abstract: In 2020, Malaysia's population was at 32.4 million, growing at an average annual rate of 1.7 per cent for the period from 2010 to 2020. Driven by a decline in fertility rate accompanied by a sustained rise in life expectancy. Malaysia will become an aged nation by 2030.
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