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Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Needs To Be Indexed
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Editorial
Since 1981, the ASEAN Federation of Psychiatry and Mental Health had inspired ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry. After more than 18 years founded, ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry is probably the oldest regional journal in the Asian continent. I think now is the right time to index the publication of the journal as a permanent online publication to facilitate accessibility and ongoing continuity, especially in this region.
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Research, Casuistry And Psychiatry - An Asian Perspective
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Letter to Editor
Dear Sir- in a recent article published in your journal, Volume 10 (1): Jan-June 2009, Vaingankar et. al, (2009) reported an elegant article on 'Psychiatric research and ethics: Attitudes of mental healthcare professionals in Singapore'. We would like to respond to the article by sharing our thoughts and experience on intention, autonomy, casuistry and psychiatric research from an Asian perspective.
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The Development And Validity Of The Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ)
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Original Article
Tertiary education environment has always been regarded as a stressful environment to students. Medical training further adds to the problem. The associated negative consequences of chronic exposure to excessive stress to the mental and physical health of medical students have been described in many studies.
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Factors Influencing Inpatient Duration Among Insanity Acquittees In A Malaysian Mental Institution
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Original Article
According to Malaysian law, defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity (insanity acquittees), can be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric institution for treatment and rehabilitation. These patients will be sent by the court under section 348(i) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) to an approved psychiatric hospital established under the Mental Disorders Ordinance 1952.
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Reliability Of Bahasa Malaysia Version Of Family Environment Scale And Its Measurement Issues
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Original Article
Family Environment Scale (FES) is a fairly comprehensive instrument used to measure many family aspects. It focuses on the family dynamic environment related to family cohesion, family communication, affective responsiveness, family adaptation and its relationship with behavioural problems among family members. The scale is based on three dimensional conceptualisations of families. There are three separate forms of FES available that correspondingly measure different aspects of these dimensions.
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Impact Of Medical Student Well-Being Workshop On The Medical Students' Stress Level: A Preliminary Study
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Original Article
Tertiary education environment has always been regarded as highly stressful to students. Medical training further adds to the already stressful environment. The stressors of medical training and associated negative consequences to the mental and physical health of medical students have been described in many studies. Several medical education constituencies have emphasized the importance of teaching stress management and self-care skills to medical students.
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Sexual Function Of Malay Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Preliminary Study
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Original Article
Sexual dysfunction in women is common and may affect 30-70% of women leading to personal distress. In Malaysia, a study found that about 29% of women may experience one or more types of sexual dysfunction. Another research by Sidi and colleague found that most women in Malaysia conformed to Basson’s circular model of female sexual response.
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Schizophrenia, Substance Use And Aggressions: What Are The Relationships?
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Original Article
The prevalence of substance abuse or dependence differs by demographic and psychosocial factors and also depends on the presence or absence of any medical and/or psychiatric co morbidity. According to Epidemiological Catchment Area (ECA) study, the prevalence of schizophrenia is approximately 1 to 2% of the general population. However, substance abuse among patients with schizophrenia is believed to be higher than general population. The life time prevalence of substance use among schizophrenia was as high as 50%.
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Prevalence Of Depressive Disorders Among Caregivers Of Children With Autism In Thailand
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Original Article
Leo Kanner described autistic disorder approximately 60 years ago but its cause remains unknown. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) categorized Autistic Disorder under Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). The essential features of autism are divided into three major categories: (1) qualitative impairment in social interactions, (2) difficulties in communication, and (3) restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviors and/or interests.
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Mental Health: Special Needs And Education
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Review Article
The term learning disorder comprises any neuro-developmental disorder that interferes with acquiring academic and/or social skills. It refers to those with skill-specific disabilities, emotional disturbances and disruptive behaviours, as well as infants with mental retardation, developmental delay and other health impairments.
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Erythromycin Induced Torsade De Pointes In A Methadone Maintenance Patient: Case Report
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Case Report
Opiate substitution therapy with methadone has been introduced as a pharmacological treatment option for heroin dependent individuals in Malaysia recently. Methadone, approved by the FDA in 1947, has been widely studied and prescribed, and has proven to be an established and effective pharmacological agent to treat heroin dependent patients worldwide.
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Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic Dependence: A Case Report
Issue: Online Journal ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010
Section: Case Report
Insomnia affects millions of individuals. The prevalence of insomnia is reported to vary between 5-50 % depending on definition (i.e. insomnia symptoms, with or without daytime consequences, dissatisfaction with sleep, and insomnia syndrome). People who have trouble sleeping often complain of tiredness, mood disturbances and even intellectual disturbances and often seek medication to overcome their problem. Occasionally, these medications were consumed beyond their intended use.
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