MBBS, BaO (Belfast, UK)
Master of Psychological Medicine (University Malaya)
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Psychiatry and Mental health
31
Scopus Publications
1925
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17
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Scopus Publications
Depression, anxiety, and coping strategies before and after a mental health programme for housewives in Malaysia: a pre- and post-intervention study Iman Mohamed Ali, Nor Hidayah Jaris, Ely Zarina Samsudin, Salmi Razali, Nurul Azreen Hashim, et al. Middle East Current Psychiatry, 2025 Background Housewives in Malaysia face unique challenges that predispose them to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, which are significantly affected by coping mechanisms. The SURI-PERMAI programme was developed as a psychoeducation intervention to enhance coping strategies and improve mental health outcomes among housewives in Malaysia. This study investigated depression, anxiety, and types of coping strategies (problem-based, emotion-based, and avoidant coping) among participants pre- and post-intervention. Results A total of 52 participants completed baseline assessments, with 51 completing the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, and the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced questionnaires 16 weeks later. There was a significant reduction in depression among study participants from 42.3% pre-intervention to 7.7% post-intervention (p < 0.001). A significant reduction in anxiety among participants was found from 19.2% pre-intervention to 5.8% post-intervention (p < 0.05). There was also a significant reduction in the severity of depression (p < 0.001) and anxiety (p < 0.01) after the intervention. Findings showed significant improvement in the mean scores for problem-focused coping strategies (p < 0.05) after the intervention. Mean scores for emotion-based coping improved and avoidant coping reduced after the intervention; however, these findings were not significant (p > 0.05). Conclusions These results suggest that the SURI-PERMAI programme was able to reduce depression and anxiety among housewives and offers benefits for improving coping mechanisms. Future research should include larger sample sizes and control groups for more significant and impactful findings.
Relationship Between Psychological Flexibility and Psychological Distress Among Medical Students at a Malaysian Public University: A Cross-sectional Study Azra Adibah Mohd Mustaffa, Salina Mohamed, Jo Anne Saw, Ely Zarina Samsudin Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2025 Introduction: In the demanding environment of medical education, medical students are increasingly vulnerable to psychological distress, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Despite its significant impact on students’ well-being and academic performance, and evidence suggesting that psychological flexibility may protect against mental health disorders, the relationship between psychological flexibility and psychological distress remains relatively underexplored among medical students. Exploring this association is crucial for developing interventions to support medical students' mental health and academic success. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 266 medical students enrolled in a public university in Selangor, Malaysia. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling. Personalized Psychological Flexibility Index (PPFI) was used to assess psychological flexibility and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21) was used to measure psychological distress. Results: The students exhibit moderate psychological flexibility. Anxiety is the most prevalent psychological distress, followed by depression and stress. Higher avoidance is associated with reduced depression and stress. Later academic years, greater satisfaction with academic performance and social life consistently correlate with reduced psychological distress. Conclusion: This study found no association between overall psychological flexibility score and psychological distress among medical students, however subgroup analysis indicated that higher avoidance was linked to reduced depression and stress. Future research should investigate the mechanisms by which avoidance may contribute to lower psychological distress, as well as to explore mechanisms to promote healthier coping strategies to improve psychological flexibility.
Psychological inflexibility and anxiety among house officers in a hospital in Selangor, Malaysia Nur Rasyidah Binti Mohd Sabri, Azlina Wati Binti Nikmat, Salina Binti Mohamed, Norni Binti Abdullah East Asian Archives of Psychiatry, 2024 BACKGROUND Anxiety is common among house officers. Psychological inflexibility increases the risk of anxiety. This study aimed to determine the associations between anxiety and sociodemographic factors, work-related variables, and psychological inflexibility, and to identify predictors for anxiety among house officers in a hospital in Malaysia. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. House officers were recruited from seven departments (general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, emergency, anaesthesiology, and psychiatry) between December 2023 and March 2024 using convenience sampling. Participants were asked to rate their levels of psychological flexibility (using the seven-item Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II) and anxiety (using the seven-item Generalised Anxiety Disorder scale [AAQ-II]), as well as their perceived factors for anxiety. RESULTS In total, 43 male and 95 female participants (mean age, 27.5 years) were included in the analysis. Of the 138 participants, 75 (54.3%) were classified as having anxiety. Participants with anxiety were more likely to have a psychiatric condition (10.7% vs 1.6%, p=0.031), work more hours per week (73.95 vs 67.84, p=0.017), and have higher AAQ-II scores (31.61 vs 19.63, p<0.001). Common factors that the house officers perceived to be associated with anxiety included poor work-life balance (85.5%), hospital bureaucracy (77.5%), and performance pressure (73.9%). Predictors for anxiety were the AAQ-II score (adjusted odds ratio=1.19, p<0.001) and working hours per week (adjusted odds ratio=1.04, p=0.034). CONCLUSION Psychological inflexibility and excessive working hours are predictors for anxiety among house officers in a hospital in Malaysia.
Factors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms among patients with substance use in Malaysia Muhammad Rafi Md Yusop, Salina Mohamed, Nor Hidayah Jaris, Aziz Jamal East Asian Archives of Psychiatry, 2024 BACKGROUND Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often coexists with substance use disorders (SUDs). This study aimed to determine factors associated with ADHD symptoms among adults with SUDs in Malaysia. METHODS Patients aged ≥18 years with a ≥1-year history of substance use who were admitted to any of the three drug rehabilitation centres in urban Malaysia for >1 month were invited to participate. Participants were interviewed using the Malay version of the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test to assess substance use and the Malay version of the Adult ADHD Self-Reporting Scale to assess ADHD symptoms. RESULTS The prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms among participants with SUDs was 47.2%. Compared with participants without ADHD, a lower proportion of participants with ADHD had medical comorbidities (84.9% vs 93.3%, p = 0.018), whereas a higher proportion of participants with ADHD symptoms had a history of imprisonment (80.8% vs 65.6%, adjusted p = 0.018) and first imprisonment before the age of 18 years (24.6% vs 16.8%, adjusted p = 0.048). CONCLUSION A high proportion of adults undergoing rehabilitation for SUDs have ADHD symptoms. Screening and interventions for ADHD should be integrated into SUD rehabilitation programmes.
Women's Experiences in Overcoming Pain and Anxiety During Childbirth Using Shiatsu Massage: A Qualitative Approach Hestri, Mohamad Rodi, Bahiyah, Salina Norhapifah, Isa, et al. Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research, 2024 Anxiety induced by labour pain is a common concern among pregnant women. Despite various available intrapartum analgesics, their potential side effects can negatively affect the childbirth experience. Negative experiences can increase the risk of postpartum depression and a fear of future vaginal deliveries. It was leading some to prefer caesarean sections in subsequent pregnancies. Thus, the identification of a non-pharmacological method capable of mitigating labour pain and enhancing the birthing experience is of paramount importance. This study aimed to assess the role of Shiatsu massage in improving women's childbirth experiences. Employing a qualitative, phenomenological-based design approach, this study conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with ten mothers from February to May 2022 at two maternity clinics (RP and KJ) in Samarinda, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Purposive sampling was used with the inclusion criteria: (a) postpartum mothers who received Shiatsu massage during labour and (b) postpartum mothers who could communicate well in Indonesian. Recruitment ceased upon reaching data saturation. Responses given in the Indonesian language were recorded verbatim and translated into English. Thematic analysis of the data was performed using NVivo 12. The study unveiled five key themes illustrating the influence of Shiatsu massage on women's childbirth experiences: emotional dynamics during labour, perception of labour pain, strategies for coping with labour pain, benefits perceived, and perceptions of Shiatsu massage for labour. From these findings, Shiatsu massage emerges as an effective strategy for reducing labour pain and anxiety, providing significant physical and emotional support to women. It holds considerable promise as an alternative method of intrapartum analgesia.
The Impact of Shiatsu Massage on Labour Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial Hestri Norhapifah, Mohamad Rodi Isa, Bahiyah Abdullah, Salina Mohamed International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery, 2024 Background: Labour pain experienced by women during childbirth can significantly affect the mother’s psychological condition and birthing process. This study aimed to determine the effect of shiatsu massage on pain and anxiety during labour. Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 80 nulliparous pregnant women who gave birth in four low-risk maternity clinics in Samarinda, Indonesia, from February to May 2022. The women were randomized into intervention (N=40) and control (N=40) groups based on random allocation. Certified midwives performed shiatsu massages following standard protocols. Pain was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, and anxiety was assessed using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Score at three times including before the intervention (T0), the latent phase (T1), and at transition phase (T2). The impact of the intervention was analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance by SPSS 26. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The intervention group showed a significant reduction in labour pain scores from 6.85±1.00 (T0) to 6.13±0.88 (T1) and 4.78±0.83 (T2) (P<0.001), while the control group showed an increase from 6.85±1.00 (T0) to 8.05±0.64 (T1) and 8.85±0.48 (T2) (P<0.001). Anxiety scores in the intervention group decreased from 28.53±4.41 (T0) to 26.15±3.59 (T1) and 20.65±2.69 (T2) (P<0.001), whereas the control group experienced an increase from 25.55±3.16 (T0) to 27.05±3.36 (T1) and 31.73±3.27 (T2) (P<0.001). The between-subject effects in time levels for labour pain and anxiety in the two study groups had a significant impact (P<0.001). Conclusion: Findings showed that shiatsu massage was effective and safe for relieving pain and reducing anxiety during childbirth of nulliparous women. This research suggests that shiatsu massage can be used as an effective alternative method to relieve pain and anxiety during labour in low risk pregnancies, particularly in settings with limited access to pharmaceutical analgesics. Trial Registration Number: IRCT20220317054316N1
Effectiveness of oral health interventions among children and adolescents with mental disorders: a systematic review Noor Baiti Bab, Raja Nur Adilah Raja Abdul Rahman, Salina Mohamed, Nawwal Alwani Mohd Radzi, Norashikin Yusof Special Care in Dentistry, 2024 BackgroundThe rising percentage of children and adolescents experiencing mental disorders brought attention to the emerging opportunities for proactive oral health interventions in this population. Currently, existing guidelines focus mainly on oral health in general practice and on adults residing in care homes. This report aims to provide a broad overview of the effectiveness of oral health interventions for children and adolescents with mental disorders.MethodThis review followed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta‐Analyses 2020) statement. The initial electronic search yielded a total of 3710 articles. The search identified 2354 potential papers after removing duplicates and 2301 articles were excluded by title and abstract. The full texts of the remaining 53 articles and nine articles from the citation searching were screened and 15 articles matched the inclusion criteria. The Mixed‐Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used for quality appraisal.ResultsThe thematic analysis resulted in four main themes which were educational intervention, physical intervention, clinical intervention, and a combination of both educational and clinical intervention.ConclusionWe presented the findings in a narrative synthesis with the primary outcomes which served as answers to our main research question that prompted this systematic review.
Relationship Between Psychological Flexibility and Psychological Distress Among Medical Students at a Malaysian Public University: A Cross-sectional Study AAM Mustaffa, S Mohamed, JA Saw, EZ Samsudin Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 21 (6), 1352.1-1352.16 , 2025 2025
Depression, anxiety, and coping strategies before and after a mental health programme for housewives in Malaysia: a pre-and post-intervention study IM Ali, NH Jaris, EZ Samsudin, S Razali, NA Hashim, S Mohamed, NF Ali, ... Middle East Current Psychiatry 32 (1), 73 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
The Effectiveness of Teaching Applied Transference Focused Psychotherapy on the Attitudes and Technical Confidence of Psychiatry Trainees in Malaysia, on the Management of … MNAA Rassip, S Mohamed, S Razali, D Rasidi, T Lee BJPsych Open 11 (S1), S78-S78 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Positive Mental Health Help-seeking Behaviour Among Pregnant Women in Klang Valley MF Abd Hamid, S Mohamed, S Abdul-Razak Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 21 (1), 43-53 , 2025 2025
Psychological inflexibility and anxiety among house officers in a hospital in Selangor, Malaysia NR Binti Mohd Sabri, AW Binti Nikmat, SB Mohamed, NB Abdullah East Asian Archives of Psychiatry 34 (4), 128-133 , 2024 2024
Factors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms among patients with substance use in Malaysia MR Md Yusop, S Mohamed, NH Jaris, A Jamal East Asian Archives of Psychiatry 34 (4), 91-102 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Women's Experiences in Overcoming Pain and Anxiety During Childbirth Using Shiatsu Massage: A Qualitative Approach. H Norhapifah, MR Isa, B Abdullah, S Mohamed Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research 10 (2) , 2024 2024
The impact of Shiatsu massage on labour pain and anxiety: a randomized controlled trial H Norhapifah, MR Isa, B Abdullah, S Mohamed International journal of community based nursing and midwifery 12 (4), 243 , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
Effectiveness of oral health interventions among children and adolescents with mental disorders: a systematic review NB Bab, RNARA Rahman, S Mohamed, NAM Radzi, N Yusof Special Care in Dentistry 44 (4), 1002-1025 , 2024 2024 Citations: 6
Associations between suicidal behaviour, attitudes towards suicide, and psychological distress among students in a university in East Malaysia M Kamaruddin, NAB Hashim, SB Mohamed, ZIB Azhari East Asian Archives of Psychiatry 33 (4), 114-119 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Social Support and the Associated Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression among Mothers Attending Primary Care Centers in Malaysia N Ruslan, S Mohamed, N Shuib, MI Selamat, O Ali ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 23 (2), 1-12 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
How Anxious Our Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia H Sapari, MI Selamat, S Mohamed, Z Suli, MR Isa 2023
Psychological Distress, Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Academicians in Science and Technology Faculties in a Malaysian University. NJR Nasution, S Mohamed, NA Hashim, AWN Norley Shuib, NF Al ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 23 (6) , 2022 2022 Citations: 13
A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies validating Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in fathers AK Shafian, S Mohamed, NJN Raduan, AYH Ann Heliyon 8 (5) , 2022 2022 Citations: 62
A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies validating Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in fathers. Heliyon, 8 (5), e09441 AK Shafian, S Mohamed, NJ Nasution Raduan, AY Hway Ann 2022 Citations: 12
Depression among Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study H Sapari, MI Selamat, S Mohamed, Z Suli, MR Isa J Ment Heal Soc Behav 4 (1), 1-9 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
Peri-traumatic distress and its relationship to resilience and coping among medical students in Malaysia during COVID-19 lockdown S Mohamed, Z Ismail, N Shuib, NF Ali Frontiers in Psychiatry 12, 789554 , 2021 2021 Citations: 20
PREVALENCE OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AMONG CLIENTS ON METHADONE MAINTENANCE THERAPY. SNS Saad, S Mohamed, N Abdullah, S Ariaratnam, MR Isa ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 22 (4) , 2021 2021 Citations: 1
We care kits N Shuib, AW Nikmat, S Mohamed, NA Hashim, NF Ali, ... Med Bull', 5-6 , 2021 2021
Psychological distress and quality of life of Malaysian infertile couples N Ibrahim, S Mohamed, Z Ismail, MR Salleh Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 10 (1), 61-7 , 2021 2021 Citations: 8
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Initial response of autistic children in human-robot interaction therapy with humanoid robot NAO S Shamsuddin, H Yussof, L Ismail, FA Hanapiah, S Mohamed, HA Piah, ... 2012 IEEE 8th International Colloquium on Signal Processing and its … , 2012 2012 Citations: 279
Perceived distress and its association with depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients CG Ng, S Mohamed, K Kaur, AH Sulaiman, NZ Zainal, NA Taib, ... PloS one 12 (3), e0172975 , 2017 2017 Citations: 252
Initial response in HRI-a case study on evaluation of child with autism spectrum disorders interacting with a humanoid robot Nao S Shamsuddin, H Yussof, LI Ismail, S Mohamed, FA Hanapiah, NI Zahari Procedia Engineering 41, 1448-1455 , 2012 2012 Citations: 242
Anxiety, depression, perceived social support and quality of life in Malaysian breast cancer patients: a 1-year prospective study CG Ng, S Mohamed, MH See, F Harun, M Dahlui, AH Sulaiman, ... Health and quality of life outcomes 13 (1), 205 , 2015 2015 Citations: 217
Humanoid robot NAO interacting with autistic children of moderately impaired intelligence to augment communication skills S Shamsuddin, H Yussof, LI Ismail, S Mohamed, FA Hanapiah, NI Zahari Procedia Engineering 41, 1533-1538 , 2012 2012 Citations: 191
Anxiety and depression in cancer patients: the association with religiosity and religious coping GC Ng, S Mohamed, AH Sulaiman, NZ Zainal Journal of religion and health 56 (2), 575-590 , 2017 2017 Citations: 165
A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies validating Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in fathers AK Shafian, S Mohamed, NJN Raduan, AYH Ann Heliyon 8 (5) , 2022 2022 Citations: 62
Family intervention for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addiction: An exploratory study DF Baharudin, AH Mohd Hussin, M Sumari, S Mohamed, MZ Zakaria, ... Journal of Substance Use 19 (4), 301-306 , 2014 2014 Citations: 54
Burnout and Its Relationship to Psychological Distress and Job Satisfaction among Academicians and Non-Academicians in Malaysia. S Mohamed, A Nikmat, NA Hashim, N Shuib, NJN Raduan International Journal of Higher Education 10 (1), 85-92 , 2021 2021 Citations: 49
Robot-assisted learning for communication-care in autism intervention S Shamsuddin, H Yussof, FA Hanapiah, S Mohamed, NFF Jamil, ... 2015 IEEE international conference on rehabilitation robotics (ICORR), 822-827 , 2015 2015 Citations: 35
Design and ethical concerns in robotic adjunct therapy protocols for children with autism S Shamsuddin, H Yussof, S Mohamed, FA Hanapiah Procedia Computer Science 42, 9-16 , 2014 2014 Citations: 34
Telerehabilitation service with a robot for autism intervention S Shamsuddin, H Yussof, S Mohamed, FA Hanapiah, HA Ainudin Procedia Computer Science 76, 349-354 , 2015 2015 Citations: 30
Depression and psychosocial correlates of liver transplant candidates: a systematic review S Mohamed, ZA Sabki, NZ Zainal Asia‐Pacific Psychiatry 6 (4), 447-453 , 2014 2014 Citations: 30
Psychotherapy for cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis N Chong Guan, S Mohamed, L Kian Tiah, T Kar Mun, AH Sulaiman, ... The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine 51 (5), 414-430 , 2016 2016 Citations: 27
Stereotyped behavior of autistic children with lower IQ level in HRI with a humanoid robot S Shamsuddin, H Yussof, S Mohamed, FA Hanapiah, LI Ismail 2013 IEEE Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its social impacts, 175-180 , 2013 2013 Citations: 25
Peri-traumatic distress and its relationship to resilience and coping among medical students in Malaysia during COVID-19 lockdown S Mohamed, Z Ismail, N Shuib, NF Ali Frontiers in Psychiatry 12, 789554 , 2021 2021 Citations: 20
Ke arah pelaksanaan sistem perakaunan wakaf yang piawai S Mohamed, D Daud, SRM Zain, AC Yaacob 2006 Citations: 19
Psychotherapy for cancer patients NC Guan, S Mohamed, LK Tiah, TK Mun, AH Sulaiman, NZ Zainal International journal of psychiatry in medicine 51 (5), 414-430 , 2016 2016 Citations: 17
Depression and its associated factors among lower limb amputees at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah: A Cross Sectional Study MM Iqbal, S Mohamed, M Mohamad J Depress Anxiety 8 (2), 338 , 2019 2019 Citations: 16
Telerehabilitation in robotic assistive therapy for children with developmental disabilities S Shamsuddin, NA Malik, H Yussof, S Mohamed, FA Hanapiah, ... 2014 IEEE region 10 symposium, 370-375 , 2014 2014 Citations: 16