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Introduction: The combined use of body parts to produce movement and maintain balance is called body mechanics. Body mechanics misuse increases the risk of musculoskeletal injury and back pain. Every procedure requires nurses to use body mechanic techniques. They can use body mechanics more effectively if they understand it well. Nurses worldwide suffer from back pain, primarily caused by manual lifting and handling heavy objects and patients. Back pain may cause significant disruptions in physical, social, and mental well-being, potentially affecting their occupations. This study aims to determine the knowledge and practice of body mechanics techniques among undergraduate nursing students. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire to assess nursing students' knowledge and practice of body mechanics techniques. A total of 70 undergraduate nursing students participated in the study. Results: All 70 undergraduate nursing students (100%) understand body mechanic techniques well. Most undergraduate nursing students, 68 (97.1%), had good practice with body mechanic techniques, while 2 (2.9%) had moderate practice. There is no significant linear relationship between the level of knowledge of body mechanic techniques and the level of practice of body mechanic techniques among nursing students, with a p-value =0.587. Conclusion: This highlights the importance of comprehensive formal education, structured body mechanic technique programmes, and proficient practice of these techniques among students to reduce the prevalence of low back pain among nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: In Malaysia, "health promotion" refers to programmes and strategies aimed at improving the health and well-being of the population. These strategies are often tailored to Malaysia's diverse cultural and racial landscape. The Orang Asli (indigenous people), a minority community, are a native group in Peninsular Malaysia who have sometimes been overlooked and marginalised. However, the Malaysian government has supported initiatives to enhance their access to healthcare. Recently, Malaysia has been called to prioritise the health and well-being of the Orang Asli community due to persistent health disparities. The study aimed to assess Orang Asli secondary school students' knowledge of nutrition, communicable diseases, and hygiene requirements. Methods: The study involved 104 respondents at an Orang Asli secondary school, Sekolah Agama Rakyat Nurul Hidayah, in Sungai Siput, Perak. A health promotion strategy was adopted in this intervention study using a quantitative pre-and post-test design. A 30-item self-administered questionnaire was used to gauge the knowledge of Orang Asli school children on various health promotion-related issues. Respondents who participated before and after the health promotion education in the study were compared. Results: There was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test with a p-value of 0.001. There was a notable difference in the pre-and post-test results between respondents from all classes at that school, with pre-test p=0.001 and post-test p=0.005. Conclusion: This highlights the importance of sustained and dedicated health education and promotion initiatives within the Orang Asli community to address health disparities and improve overall well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Anaemia is a global health crisis disproportionately affecting children and pregnant women. It greatly increases maternal mortality. According to the WHO, 40% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnant women can lead to preterm birth, low-birth-weight newborns, and decreased iron storage in neonates, which can delay development. Failure to treat anaemia could impair millions of mothers' health, quality of life, and children's development and learning. This study aimed to determine the level of awareness and practice of anaemia prevention among antenatal women. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study using a structured self-administered questionnaire was conducted on 106 pregnant women from the antenatal ward and Obstetrics & Gynaecology Clinic at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Pearson's correlation and Chi-Square test were performed using SPSS 26. Results: Participants with scores of 70% or higher had a high level of awareness, 50-70% had a moderate level of awareness, and less than 50% had a low level of awareness. The results reveal that anaemia knowledge among pregnant women is moderate (40.6%), while the majority (99.1%) practice anaemic prevention. The study found no significant relationship between anaemia preventive awareness and practice, with a p-value of 0.990. The study also found no significant association between demographic data and anaemia prevention practice with a p-value > 0.05. Conclusion: This study sheds light on anaemia prevention awareness and practice among pregnant women. Nurses have an important role in teaching pregnant women about pregnancy anaemia to reduce the risk of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]