Determining important factors in Malaysian family well-being using tree-based classification techniques
Item Type: Book Section
Author:
Muhammad Sapri, Noor Azlin and
Ibrahim, Kamarulzaman and
Abu Bakar, Mohd Aftar and
Mohd Ariff, Noratiqah and
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Editor:
Chang, Phang and
Sie, Kong Kek and
Jacob, Kavikumar and
Year: 2021
Abstract: Tree-based classification techniques were used to identify the crucial factors influencing the Malaysian family well-being. Data from the nationwide survey, conducted by the National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB) of Malaysia in 2011 were used for the analysis. Two...[Read More]
Differentials in sexual and reproductive health knowledge among East Malaysian adolescents
Item Type: Article
Author:
Awang, Halimah and
Low, Wah Yun and
Wen, Tin Tong and
Lih, Yoong Tang and
Whye, Lin Cheah and
Helen, Benedict Lasimbang and
Mohd Hassan, Hamizah and
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Year: 2019
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of East Malaysian adolescents on sexual and reproductive health issues. Data were collected in March–July 2015 from 2858 adolescents aged 13–18 years from selected East Malaysian secondary schools using a self-administered...[Read More]
Development of Malaysian women fertility index
Item Type: Article
Author:
Sharif, Shamshuritawati and
Wan Abd Jalil, Wan Aznie Fatihah and
Mahmud, Adzmel and
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Year: 2018
Abstract: A fertility rate is a measure of the average number of children a woman will have during her childbearing years. Malaysia is now facing a population crisis and the fertility rate continues to decline. This situation will have implications for the age structure of the population where...[Read More]
Determinants of loneliness among elderly in Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Mahmud, Adzmel and
Jani, Rohana and
Shafiai, Raudhatul Mahfuzah and
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Year: 2016
Abstract: As of 2014, there is an estimated of 2.7 million elderly in Malaysia or 8.9% out of the total population of 30.3 million. Recent projections estimated that Malaysia will become an ageing nation by 2035 when 15% of the population falls into this group. As the number of the elderly...[Read More]
Abstract: Without a doubt, digital is the future. However, we do need to know where to draw the line and prevent ourselves from overindulging in it. Failure to do so could lead to digital addiction. It is fairly common nowadays to see parents handing their smartphone or tablet to their child to...[Read More]
Abstract: Nowadays, the number of divorce cases among Muslim couples is very worrisome whereby the total cases reported in 2013 increased by half of the total cases reported in the previous year. Thus, the objective of this study is to reveal the factors that contribute to the dissolution of...[Read More]
Determinants of divorce among women in Peninsular Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Md Sam, Siti Farhanah and
Ab. Ghani, Puzziawati and
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Year: 2014
Abstract: Many studies concerning divorce had been conducted especially in the West to investigate the pattern of divorce as well factors that that are related to divorce. However, there is not much research work on divorce in Malaysia. Therefore, the objective of this study is to explore the...[Read More]
Abstract: Abuse and neglect are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, these terms represent two different types of abuse- abuse occurs when a person acts against a child (e.g. physical abuse) while neglect occurs when a person fails to act for a child (e.g. leaving a child at home without care.
Determinants of contraceptive behaviour among married women in Peninsular Malaysia
Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
Author:
Ramli, Norazila and
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Year: 2012
Abstract: Modelling the trends and patterns of contraceptive use have drawn great interests among researchers worldwide but the case is not so in Malaysia. This study models the relationship between contraceptive use and several socio-demographic factors that include age at first marriage,...[Read More]