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Age of biological maturity of Malaysian girls by ethnicity

Item Type: Article

Abu Bakar, Noor Laily and

K. Majumdar, Prasanta and

Tan, Boon Ann and

Abstract: This study tries to estimate the age of biological maturity of Malaysian girls by ethnicity by employing an indirect methodology. Age at biological maturity is estimated by considering retrospective fertility and family survey data on marriage, first birth, and contraceptive use. The...[Read More]

Determinants of neonatal outcome in a Malaysian Maternity Hospital, 1980-1981

Item Type: Article

Hussain, Abdul Kader and

Abstract: The compilation and analysis of basic perinatal statistics in the Maternity Hospital, Kuala Lumpur is described. The study period covers the years 1980-1981. Determinants of neonatal mortality include very low birthweight (<1.5 kg), a gestational age of less than 32 weeks and clinical...[Read More]

The pattern of maternal mortality at Maternity Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Item Type: Article

Adeeb, Nafisah and

Abstract: From 1978 to 1981, there were 70,000 deliveries at Maternity Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. 39 maternal mortalities were encountered during this four year period. The major causes of death were toxemia, hemorrhage, embolism, medical disease in pregnancy, sepsis, uterine inversion, obstetric...[Read More]

Office laparoscopic assessment of female fertility

Item Type: Article

Arshat, Hamid and

, Yuliawiratman and

Piliang, Asmar Suar and

Abstract: The preliminary report details our experience and also serves to evaluate the risk benefits of office laparoscopy for female fertility assessment in 183 subjects. The patients were admitted at about 8.00 in the morning and discharged at 3.00 to 4.00 in the afternoon after laparoscopy...[Read More]

Actinomyces-like organisms in the cervical smears of IUCD users

Item Type: Article

Jamal, Farida and

Mohd. Yasin, Mohd. Salleh and

Zainal, Zooraidah and

Arshat, Hamid and

Abstract: Cervical smears of 128 intrauterine contraceptive device users were stained by Gram stain and screened for the presence of Actinomyces-like organisms. Actinomyces-like organisms were observed in 5.5 percent, pus cell in 20.1 percent and yeast cells in 10.2 percent of the smears...[Read More]

Problems of neonatal surgery in Malaysia

Item Type: Article

Laidin, A. Zulkiflee and

Mohd. Nor, Mahmud and

Abstract: From January 1970 to May 1981, there were 594 neonates admitted to the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur for surgery. Three hundred and seventy-one cases bad major alimentary tract alimentary tract abnormalities 97.1 percent of which caused obstruction. High gut anomalies and...[Read More]

Female sterilization using filshie clip in private practice

Item Type: Article

, Puraviappan and

Arshat, Hamid and

Ali, Jaffar and

Abstract: The findings of a trial clip female sterilization program in private practice in Malaysia is presented. The Filshie clips were successfully applied in 382 subjects. Complications encountered were minimal. Only one subject presented with an intrauterine pregnancy following sterilization...[Read More]

Survey on health and family planning in Johore and Perak Malaysia

Item Type: Research Report

National Population and Family Development Board, Malaysia, and

Abstract: The Malaysian project on Studies on Health and Family Planning aims to make a comprehensive analysis of the state of the health care and family planning service and delivery systems in Malaysia to enable health and population planners and administrators in more effective planning and...[Read More]

Ethnicity, attitude and fertility survey

Item Type: Research Report

National Family Planning Board, Malaysia, and

Abstract: The objectives of this study is to provide information of ethnic differentials in fertility and associated cultural practices in Malaysia, to test hypotheses explaining the differentials or linking the differentials to cultural practices and social structure and to assess the role of...[Read More]

Study on childcare needs of low income women in urban Malaysia

Item Type: Research Report

National Family Planning Board, Malaysia, and

Abstract: The project "Child care needs of low income women" focused on the needs of families of each ethnic group in urban Kuala Lumpur. Nearly 500 couples, both husbands and wives, were interviewed to determine the differing problems faced by working and nonworking women in their effort to...[Read More]

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