http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4729 2026-04-12T11:44:01Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4739 Title: Pterygium recurrence and corneal stabilization point after Pterygium recurrence and corneal stabilization point after pterygium excision using the controlled partial avulsion fibrin glue pterygium excision using the controlled partial avulsion fibrin glue technique Authors: Radzi Hilmi, Mohd; Mohd Kamal, Khairidzan; Zulfaezal Che Azemin, Mohd Abstract: Pterygium recurrence and corneal stabilization point after pterygium excision using the controlled partial avulsion fibrin glue technique Mohd Radzi Hilmi 1,2 , Khairidzan Mohd Kamal 2* , Mohd Zulfaezal Che Azemin 1 1 Department of Optometry and Visual Science, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 53100, Malaysia 2 Department of Ophthalmology, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 53100, Malaysia *E-mail: khairidzan@gmail.com Abstract Background: This study aimed to evaluate the pterygium recurrence rate and corneal stabilization point after pterygium excision via the controlled partial avulsion fibrin glue technique using multiple corneal parameters. Methods: One hundred eyes of 100 patients who had undergone primary pterygium excision surgery via the controlled partial avulsion fibrin glue technique were retrospectively reviewed. Corneal stabilization points were determined over four follow-up sessions (i.e., the 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months after surgery) based on changes in Simulated-K, corneal irregularity measurement, shape factor, and toric mean keratometry. Post-operative courses were followed for 12 months after surgery. Recurrence was defined as the regrowth of fibrovascular tissue 1 mm past the corneoscleral limbus. Results: No sign of pterygium recurrence and the corneal stabilization point were observed at the third month post-operation. Significance improvements in all corneal parameters were noted between the 1st and 3rd months (both p < 0.001); however, insignificant changes were noted at the following 6th- and 12th-month visits (both p > 0.05). Conclusion: The controlled partial avulsion fibrin glue technique may improve surgical outcomes with long-term recurrence rates equal to or lower than those previously reported. Corneal surface recovery is completed after the third month of the excision procedure. Keywords: cornea, fibrin tissue adhesive, pterygium, recurrence 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4738 Title: Effect of the SIMS program on oral hygiene levels of 5–6-year-old children in the Effect of the SIMS program on oral hygiene levels of 5–6-year-old children in the Kampar District, Malaysia: A cluster-randomized controlled trial Kampar District, Malaysia: A cluster-randomized controlled trial Authors: Hayati Anwar, Nurul; Azlida Mohd Nor, Nor; Yuzadi Mohd Yusof, Zamros Abstract: Effect of the SIMS program on oral hygiene levels of 5–6-year-old children in the Kampar District, Malaysia: A cluster-randomized controlled trial Nurul Hayati Anwar 1 , Nor Azlida Mohd Nor 2 , Zamros Yuzadi Mohd Yusof 2* 1 Oral Health Program, Ministry of Health, Putrajaya 62590, Malaysia 2 Department of Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia *E-mail: zamros@um.edu.my Abstract Background: This study evaluated the effect of the “Senyuman Indah Milik Semua” program (SIMSP) versus the existing preschool oral healthcare program (POHP) on children’s oral health and parents’ oral health literacy (OHL) in Kampar district, Malaysia. Methods: This was a cluster-randomized, matched pair, examiner-blind, controlled trial. Using computer-generated random tables, 14 preschools were allocated to the SIMSP intervention over 6 months and another 14 were allocated to the POHP, which was concealed at the cluster level. Healthy 5–6-year-old children and parents who understood the Malay language were recruited. The SIMSP was comprised of preschool visits by dental therapists (DTs) and oral health education for children and parents. The POHP received visits from DTs only. The primary outcome was the dental plaque score. The secondary outcomes were children’s oral health behaviors and the parents’ OHL. Data were collected during February and October 2019 and analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Overall, 653 children were recruited (intervention: 344 vs. control: 309). At 6-months, 83.4% and 76.4% completed the study, respectively. The mean decrease in the plaque score was higher in the SIMSP than the POHP [p = 0.027, effect size (ES) = +0.51]. Significantly more SIMSP children consumed carbonated drinks ≤ 1–3 times/week (p = 0.033). Parents in the SIMSP had more knowledge (p = 0.024) with higher OHL scores (ES = +0.97) than parents in the POHP. Conclusion: The SIMSP was effective for reducing children’s plaque scores, soft drink intake, and improving parents’ OHL than POHP. Keywords: behavior, child, dental plaque, health literacy, Malaysia, oral hygiene 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4737 Title: Perceived need and utilization of dental health care services in Perceived need and utilization of dental health care services in Indonesia: A secondary analysis using the national Indonesia: A secondary analysis using the national socioeconomic data Authors: Ab Malik, Normaliza; Rosalien, Robby; Khalissya, Nadine; Amalliah Badruddin, Iwany; Ayu Maharani, Diah Abstract: Perceived need and utilization of dental health care services in Indonesia: A secondary analysis using the national socioeconomic data Normaliza Ab. Malik 1 , Robbykha Rosalien 2 , Diah Ayu Maharani , Nadine Khalissya 3 , Iwany Amalliah Badruddin 3 3* 1 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia 2 Oral Epidemiology and Clinical Studies in Dentistry Research Cluster, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia 3 Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta 10430, Indonesia *E-mail: diah.ayu64@ui.ac.id Abstract Background: Perceived needs and utilization of oral health services are important to ensure improvements in oral health outcomes and to allocate resources for the continuous provision of the services. This study aimed to determine the factors influencing the perceived needs and utilization of oral health services in Indonesia. Methods: Secondary data from the 2013 Indonesian National Socioeconomic Survey (N = 260,925) was used. Descriptive analysis and logistic regression were employed to describe the relationship between perceived needs and utilization of oral health services. Results: The proportions of Indonesians who had a perceived need for oral health services and utilized the services in 2013 were 1.64% and 2.30%, respectively. A higher probability of perceived need and utilization of dental health care services was observed in the respondents who were <15 years old, females, unmarried, and living in rural areas and in those who had a higher level of education and health insurance. Conclusion: The proportions of individuals who presented with perceived needs and utilization of dental health care services were low and were associated with age, gender, marital status, geographic location, level of education, and insurance status. Appropriate strategies and policies are warranted to improve oral health in Indonesia. Keywords: dental care, Indonesia, socioeconomic, utilization 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4736 Title: Organizational empowerment among Nursing Faculty in the Organizational empowerment among Nursing Faculty in the Northwestern Region of Saudi Arabia Authors: Hamdan Alsaqri, Salman; Pasay-an, Eddieson; Villacorte, Liza; Madjid, Fredezwinda; Pacis, Carmencita Abstract: Organizational empowerment among nursing faculty in the Northwestern Region of Saudi Arabia Salman Hamdan Alsaqri , Fredezwinda Tammang Madjid 1 , Eddieson Pasay-an 2* , Liza Mendizabal Villacorte 1 1 , Carmencita Pacis 3 , Ahmad Khalil Ahmad Al-Sadi 1 1 Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail City 2240, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2 Maternal and Pediatric Department, College of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail City 2240, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 3 College of Nursing, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela 1440, Philippines *E-mail: edspasayan@yahoo.com Abstract Background: This study aimed to determine the differences in the workplace empowerment of nursing faculty as it relates to their demographic information. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 65 nurse educators at the College of Nursing, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. The data were collected through a survey questionnaire between January and March 2019. Results: Significant differences were found regarding gender and opportunity (p < 0.017), support (p < 0.020), resources (p < 0.022), job activities scale (JAS; p < 0.005), organizational relationship scale (ORS; p < 0.011), and marital status on resources (p < 0.031). In comparison, gender to information and all of the other demographic variables such as marital status (except resources), years of experience, age, nationality, educational qualifications, and specialization were found insignificant to opportunity, support, resources, information, JAS, and ORS, where all of their p-values were more than 0.05. Conclusion: Male nursing faculty were found to be more empowered in terms of opportunity, support, resources, JAS, and ORS but not to information. Married nursing faculty were found more empowered only to resources. This study supports that gender and information, marital status (except resources), years of experience, age, nationality, educational qualifications, and specialization are not determinants for job empowerment. Keywords: empowerment, nursing faculty practice, work satisfaction 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z