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different models of N95 with similar design, DuckbillA, DuckbillB, and DuckbillC. A minimum
fit factor of 100 is required to pass. Data were analysed using SPSS version 26.
RESULTS: Participants’ mean age was 38.4 (±14.7). The majority were females (57%) and
overweight (58.5%) with a mean BMI of 27.4 (±6.5). The facial sizes were equally distributed.
The overall passing rate was 54.1% for DuckbillA, 83.7% for DuckbillB and 18.5% for DuckbillC.
From the analysis, only BMI (χ2 11.797, p=0.003) was associated with respirator fit.
Meanwhile, no association was seen for gender, age group and facial sizes.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Our findings showed that the fit of respirator is varied according
to respirator models despite having similar design. Additionally, the preliminary analysis
demonstrated association between BMI and respirator fit. Therefore, stakeholders should
implement a health protection program involving respirator fit testing for healthcare workers
to ensure adequate protection and proper fit of N95.

ID 136 ROLE OF DIABETES EDUCATORS IN MALAYSIA AND ABROAD: A DOCUMENT REVIEW

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Ili Liyana Khairul Anuar , Nur Jihan Noris , Pangie Anak Bakit , Nik Dewi Delina Nik Mohd Kamil , Zalina Libasin ,
Ismail Saudi , Intan Syafinaz Saimy , Nor Hayati Ibrahim 2
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INTRODUCTION: Diabetes educators (DE) are healthcare professionals whose practice
focuses on educating individuals with and at-risk for diabetes mellitus (DM) and related
conditions to effectively manage their disease. Their practice has served patients and at-risk
communities for decades globally, including Malaysia, consistent with the rising trend of DM.
This paper aims to compare the roles of DE in Malaysia and other countries based on
published literatures available.
METHODS: Extensive literature and document review was conducted to identify roles of DE
in Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia and in other countries. Document reviews include
article journals, reports from ministry, audit, and training modules published until 2020 in
English or Malay language available from either online databases or printed.
RESULTS: Although the general role of DE in providing education and support to DM patients
along with other healthcare professionals involved in the multi-disciplinary approach to DM
care were similar, several key differences were found for how this profession is recognised,
utilised and regulated. There was also varying levels of fidelity to the Diabetes Self-
Management Education (DSME) outlined for ongoing process of facilitating knowledge, skill
and ability for diabetes self care introduced by the American Association of Diabetes
Educators and American Diabetes Association.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Countries with longer history of having DE such as Australia and
the USA have clearer distinction of the roles and tasks that separates them from non-DE
trained allied healthcare professionals. Overall, while many countries benefit from DE service,
there are differences in specific areas of DE’s job scope based on literature reviewed from
different countries.

ID 138 EVALUATION OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC OCCLUSION AT THE END OF ORTHODONTIC
TREATMENT

Dr Christopher Lawrence Tan Soon Lee
Unit Ortodontik, Klinik Pergigian Jalan Gambut, Kuantan, Pahang
Ministry of Health of Malaysia

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