Staff and Master of Public Health (MPH) candidates from the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM) actively participated in the International Conference on Health Sciences (ICHS) 2005, held from 6 to 8 August 2005. The conference formed part of the University of Malaya centennial celebrations, highlighting a century of contributions to education, research, and healthcare advancement.
A total of eleven posters were presented by SPM staff and MPH candidates, demonstrating the department’s strong engagement in research dissemination and scholarly exchange at an international platform. The topics presented covered a broad spectrum of public health and clinical research areas, including diagnostic methodologies, epidemiological studies, occupational health, and patient care experiences.
These presentations reflected the integration of academic training with applied research, showcasing both faculty-led and student-driven work. The participation also provided valuable exposure for MPH candidates, enabling them to engage with the wider scientific community, receive feedback, and strengthen their research communication skills.
The topics for the posters are:
| No. | Name | Poster’s Title | Position |
| 1 | A/P Dr. Awang Bulgiba | Neural networks versus multiple logistic regression in AMI diagnosis | Lecturer |
| 2 | Dr Quek Kia Fatt | A screening results of anaemia among infants in an Okinawan Village , Japan : A Retrospective Study | Lecturer |
| 3 | Dr Zairina bt A Rahman | Computer and ergonomic factors in relation to work realted upper limbs symptoms | MPH candidate |
| 4 | Dr. Farizah Hairi | Clients’ experience in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) | MPH candidate |
| 5 | Dr. Izzuna | Quality of asthma care in government primary care clinics in Kuala Langat District | MPH candidate |
| 6 | Dr. Izzuna | Depression among elderly malay community in Kuala Langat District | MPH candidate |
| 7 | Dr. Mas Ayu Said | A pilot study : Prevalence of smoking among spouses of pregnant women in UMMC | Lecturer |
| 8 | Dr. Noran Naqiah Hairi | Association between body mass index and age related Cataract | Lecturer |
| 9 | Dr. Victor Hoe Chee Wai | Perception and attitude on premarital HIV screening amongst th erural community in the district of Larut, Matang and Selama, Perak | Lecturer |
| 10 | Ms. Moy Foong Ming | Stages of change in physical activity in a worksite wellness program | Dietician |
| 11 | A/P Dr Atiya Ab. Sallam | Medical Students’ attitudes and behaviour towards reading medical literature | HOD/Lecturer |
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