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Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman

Researcher at Universiti Sains Malaysia

Publications -  297
Citations -  3531

Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman is an academic researcher from Universiti Sains Malaysia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Tuberculosis. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 270 publications receiving 2685 citations.

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The eight-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale MMAS: translation and validation of the Malaysian version.

TL;DR: The findings of this validation study indicate that the Malaysian version of the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale is a reliable and valid measure of medication adherence which can now be used.
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Public knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic usage: a cross-sectional study among the general public in the state of Penang, Malaysia.

TL;DR: Education interventions are needed to promote prudent use of antibiotics among the public to serve as baseline data for future studies within a government hospital setting in Malaysia.
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Diabetes knowledge, medication adherence and glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes.

TL;DR: Patients’ knowledge about diabetes is associated with better medication adherence and better glycemic control, and healthcare providers should pay attention to knowledge that the patients carry towards medication adherence.
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Awareness of school students on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their sexual behavior: a cross-sectional study conducted in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

TL;DR: It was concluded that school students have moderate level of knowledge about STIs although they are sexually active and public talks and seminars focusing on STIs prevention education are needed to improve their awareness.
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Diet and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Asia - a Systematic Review

TL;DR: It is found that red meats, processed meats, preserved foods, saturated/animal fats, cholesterol, high sugar foods, spicy foods, tubers or refined carbohydrates have been found by most studies to have a positive association with colorectal cancer risk.