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significant" (perceived unfavourable outcome for the study), mixed, or non-comparative
based on the outcome measure(s) for each article.
RESULTS: We found 388 (31.2%) had study outcomes that were classified as significant, 40
(3.2%) as not significant, 207 (16.6%) as mixed, and 609 (49.0%) as non-comparative
outcomes. For the significant and not significant groups, most of the articles were related to
a) agricultural and biological sciences, b) environmental sciences, c) engineering, d) energy,
and e) economics fields. In the mixed group, the articles were generally concerned with a)
nursing, b) genetics and molecular biology, c) social sciences, d) arts and humanities, e)
veterinary matters, and f) psychology. In the non-comparative group, the articles were mainly
about a) medicine, and b) biochemistry.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: We concluded that there was less likelihood of submission or
publication bias in vegan-related research since the majority of the articles were presented
with non-comparative outcomes. We encourage researchers to continue with the publication
of their studies regardless of the outcome.

ID 04 MALARIA KNOWLEDGE AMONG URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MALAYSIA

Faizul Akmal Abdul Rahim, Mohd Farihan Md Yatim, Mohd Amierul Fikri Mahmud, Mohd Hatta Abdul Mutalip
Centre for Communicable Diseases Research, Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry
of Health, Malaysia

INTRODUCTION: Malaria is still a public health problem in Malaysia although there has been
a decline in the number of cases in recent years. This study aims to assess the knowledge of
malaria among urban and rural communities in Malaysia.
METHODS: We used data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2020. A descriptive
cross-sectional study with a structured questionnaire was carried out among 1379 and 1112
households from urban and rural communities, respectively. The Chi-square test was used to
examine the differences between urban and rural participants for each outcome variable.
RESULTS: Knowledge about malaria symptoms which are fever, chill, and rigor was
significantly higher among rural participants than the urban (p=0.039). Likewise, knowledge
of preventive measures to combat malaria such as spraying insecticide on the wall surface
was significantly higher among the rural population than in the urban (p<0.001). However,
there were no significant differences between the two communities in terms of knowledge
about malaria transmission, risk activities, and preventive measures against malaria by taking
an antimalarial drug, wearing protective clothing, and sleeping under insecticide-treated nets.
CONCLUSION: Both communities were aware of malaria, but their knowledge was inadequate.
Providing efficient health education, particularly to people living in malaria-endemic areas
would improve their understanding of malaria and its preventive measures.

ID 05 DETERMINANTS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS PURCHASE AMONG ADULTS IN
MALAYSIA: A NATIONWIDE SURVEY

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Chan Yee Mang , Iqbal Ab Rahim , Khaw Wan-Fei , Suhana Jawahir 2
1 Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia
2 Institute for Health Systems Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia

INTRODUCTION: Dietary supplements have grown in popularity in the healthcare industry
over the years, owing to increased health awareness and health literacy. Understanding the

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