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Asian Journal of Psychiatry | 2013

Correlates of depression, anxiety and stress among Malaysian university students

Khadijah Shamsuddin; Farizal Fadzil; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail; Shamsul Azhar Shah; Khairani Omar; Noor Azimah Muhammad; Aida Jaffar; Aniza Ismail; Raynuha Mahadevan

INTRODUCTION University students face not only challenges related with independent living, but also academic challenges. This predisposes them to depression, anxiety and stress, which are fairly common. OBJECTIVE The aim was to assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress, and identify their correlates among university students. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on 506 students between the ages of 18 and 24 years from four public universities in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Through an anonymous, self administered questionnaire, they were assessed by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Data on socio-demographic, family characteristics and living arrangement were also obtained. Students t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to explore association between these aspects. RESULTS Analysis showed among all students, 27.5% had moderate, and 9.7% had severe or extremely severe depression; 34% had moderate, and 29% had severe or extremely severe anxiety; and 18.6% had moderate and 5.1% had severe or extremely severe stress scores based on the DASS-21 inventory. Both depression and anxiety scores were significantly higher among older students (20 and above) and those born in rural areas. Whereas, higher stress scores were significantly higher among older students (20 and above), females, Malays and those whose family had either low or high incomes compared to those with middle incomes. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of anxiety is much higher than either depression or stress, with some differences in their correlates except for age. These differences need to be further explored for development of better intervention programs and appropriate support services targeting this group.


Comprehensive Psychiatry | 2014

Why do young adolescents bully? Experience in Malaysian schools

Wan Salwina Wan Ismail; Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar; Hatta Sidi; Marhani Midin; Shamsul Azhar Shah

INTRODUCTION To determine sociodemographic and psychological factors associated with bullying behavior among young adolescents in Malaysia. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study of four hundred ten 12-year-old adolescents from seven randomly sampled schools in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sociodemographic features of the adolescents and their parents, bullying behavior (Malaysian Bullying Questionnaire), ADHD symptoms (Conners Rating Scales), and internalizing and externalizing behavior (Child Behaviour Checklist) were obtained from adolescents, parents and teachers, respectively. RESULTS Only male gender (OR=7.071, p=0.01*, CI=1.642-30.446) was a significant sociodemographic factor among bullies. Predominantly hyperactive (OR=2.285, p=0.00*, CI=1.507-3.467) and inattentive ADHD symptoms reported by teachers (OR=1.829, p=0.03*, CI=1.060-3.154) and parents (OR=1.709, p=0.03*, CI=1.046-2.793) were significant risk factors for bullying behavior while combined symptoms reported by young adolescents (OR=0.729, p=0.01*, CI=0.580-0.915) and teachers (OR=0.643, p=0.02*, CI=0.440-0.938) were protective against bullying behavior despite the influence of conduct behavior (OR=3.160, p=0.00*, CI=1.600-6.241). Internalizing behavior, that is, withdrawn (OR=0.653, p=0.04*, CI=0.436-0.977) and somatic complaints (OR=0.619, p=0.01*, CI=0.430-0.889) significantly protect against bullying behavior. DISCUSSIONS Recognizing factors associated with bullying behavior, in particular factors distinctive to the local population, facilitates in strategizing effective interventions for school bullying among young adolescents in Malaysian schools.


Pediatrics International | 2013

Behavioral and emotional problems in a Kuala Lumpur children's home

Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman; Tuti Iryani Mohd Daud; Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar; Shamsul Azhar Shah; Susan Mooi Koon Tan; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail

There is a dearth of studies on behavioral and emotional problems in residential care children in Malaysia. This study describes the behavioral and emotional problems in a sample of children in a government residential care home and compares them with their classmates living with their birth parents.


Mental Health, Religion & Culture | 2018

Religious-integrated therapy for religious obsessive-compulsive disorder in an adolescent: a case report and literature review

Ahmad Nabil Md Rosli; Shalisah Sharip; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail

ABSTRACT Religious obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is relatively under-reported among adolescent and carries poorer outcome. We report a 20-year-old Muslim man who was diagnosed with religious OCD when he was 14 years old. He had recurrent blasphemous intrusive thoughts upon performing religious rituals which had hindered him from practising his religion. Despite being on tablet esticalopram 10 mg and conventional cognitive–behavioural therapy, the result was to no avail. A religious-integrated therapy was introduced by incorporating some of the Islamic values, knowledge, and practice during the exposure and response prevention therapy for five consecutive days along with cognitive restructuring. A considerable amount of symptom and functional relief was achieved. He excelled in his studies and equally important was able to resume practising his religion. Religious-integrated therapy is an untapped area that should be offered as the treatment option in certain cases where religion plays an important role in illness’s phenomenology and patient’s coping.


Case reports in psychiatry | 2015

Comorbidity of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Schizophrenia in an Adolescent.

Ahmad Nabil Md Rosli; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail

We report a case of a girl with a history of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) subsequently exhibiting psychosis. She never attained remission since the outset. Initially she seemed to be resistant to most antipsychotics, namely, risperidone, haloperidol, paliperidone, quetiapine, and clozapine. However, she later responded remarkably better to risperidone after it was reintroduced for the second time. Recognizing and understanding the various pathogenesis of OCD or obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) in schizophrenia are vital in laying out plan to manage the patient effectively.


Current Opinion in Psychiatry | 2017

Excessive internet use in young women: What are the implications?

Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar; Norharlina Bahar; Normala Ibrahim; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail; Azlin Baharudin

Purpose of review There are considerable gender differences in youth engaging in excessive internet use (EIU). This review provides updates based on the recent literature focusing on the EIU in young women to describe its implications including what it constitutes of, its correlates, sequelae and preventive and/or treatment strategies. Recent findings Definition of EIU and its conceptualization still requires refinement. Recent studies indicate a changing trend towards female predominance of EIU. Women also differ in their internet use compared with men regarding their preference in the internet content and online activities, motives of use and factors related to access to the internet, including the device, sociocultural restrictions, etc. The correlates and sequelae of EIU encompass psychological, physical, biological, family and social domains that could form the basis of identifying individuals at risk and strategizing treatment. Summary The findings indicate the need for standardization in definition and measures of EIU for better recognition of EIU and identification of its at-higher-risk females. Effective preventive and treatment measures are still limited by various methodology flaws outlined here.


Journal of Child and Family Studies | 2016

Psychiatric Morbidity and Family Environment Among Female Juvenile Detainees in a Malaysian Sample

Nor S. M. Wazir; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail; Lai F. Chan; Lin Naing; Shamsul Azhar Shah


International Journal of Case Reports and Images | 2012

Reducing the isolation: A malaysian family in need

Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail; Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar; Loh Sit Fong; Shalisah Sharip; Marhani Midin


Mental health in family medicine | 2011

Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder presenting with school truancy in an adolescent: a case report.

Noor Azimah Muhammad; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail; Chai Eng Tan; Aida Jaffar; Shalisah Sharip; Khairani Omar


Obstetrics and Gynecology International | 2018

Management of Menstrual Disorder in Adolescent Girls with Intellectual Disabilities: A Blessing or a Curse?

Abu Ishak Nurkhairulnisa; Kah Teik Chew; Ani Amelia Zainudin; Pei Shan Lim; Mohamad Nasir Shafiee; Nirmala Kampan; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail; Sonia Grover; Abdul Ghani Nur Azurah

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Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar

National University of Malaysia

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Shamsul Azhar Shah

National University of Malaysia

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Shalisah Sharip

National University of Malaysia

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Ahmad Nabil Md Rosli

International Islamic University Malaysia

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Aida Jaffar

National University of Malaysia

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Azlin Baharudin

National University of Malaysia

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Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman

National University of Malaysia

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Khairani Omar

National University of Malaysia

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