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TRAINING
In 2017, IHSR had organised a total of 35 training programmes and workshops for its staff and others
within MoH for personal and professional development.

WAY FORWARD
IHSR aspires to further strengthen its capacity as research institute to improve the health care system
and ultimately advance the health of the nation through Health Policy and Systems Research.

INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH BEHAVIOURAL RESEARCH (IHBR)

The Institute for Health Behavioural Research (IHBR) was established in 2006 and is one of the six
research institutes under the National Institute of Health (NIH), Ministry of Health Malaysia. The main
function of this Institute is to carry out research, training as well as consultancy in the field of health
behavior, health promotion, health communication and risk communication.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Throughout the year 2017, the Institute has carried out four (4) research activities as follows:

1. STUDY ON THE USE OF TRADITIONAL HERBS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AMONG TYPE
2 DIABETES PATIENTS IN NEGERI SEMBILAN
The main objective of this study was to explore the practice of using herbal and traditional medicine
among diabetic patients in the localities of Negeri Sembilan.

2. QUALITATIVE STUDY ON VACCINE REFUSAL AMONG PARENTS/CAREGIVERS IN
SELANGOR
This study aimed to explore experiences, perceptions and views of parents /caregivers who had
refused vaccination for their children as well as alternative practices believed to increase their
children’s immunity level.

3. STUDY ON INTERNET USE AMONG THE ELDERLY TO FIND HEALTH INFORMATION
This study was conducted to identify health information seeking behavior through the internet
among the senior citizens.

4. ENHANCED PRIMARY HEALTH CARE- PROCESS EVALUATION (EnPHC)
This qualitative study is collaboration between IHBR and the Institute of Health Systems Research
(IHSR) and aimed to assess the level of readiness and acceptance of EnPHC intervention among
health professionals in the participating clinic.

PUBLICATION ACTIVITIES (SCIENTIFIC PAPER)
There are four (4) scientific papers published throughout the year 2017 by IHBR:

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