Modeling the influence of attitudes, trust, and beliefs on endoscopists' acceptance of artificial intelligence applications in medical practice by Schulz, Peter Johannes, Lwin, May Oo, Kee, Kalya M., Goh, Wilson Wen Bin, Lam, Thomas Y. T., Sung, Joseph Jao Yiu

“…This research therefore examines the role of antecedents, namely trust, attitude, and beliefs in driving AI acceptance in clinical practice. …”
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"When nothing happens, nobody is afraid!" beliefs and perceptions around self-care and health-seeking behaviours : voices of patients living with diabetic lower extremity amputation in primary care by Zhu, Xiaoli, Lee, Mary, Chew, Evelyn A. L., Goh, Ling Jia, Dong, Lijuan, Bartlam, Bernadette

“…This study reveals in-depth account of nine such patients' beliefs and perceptions around their illness, their self-care, and their health-seeking behaviours. …”
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Scoping review and international multi-centre cohort study investigating teaching, knowledge and beliefs regarding physical activity as a health intervention among medical students : a comparison between Singapore and the UK by Chew, Edwin Jun Chen, Ho, Ying Na, Kee, Ga Jing, Sirisena, Dinesh

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A qualitative study of dementia caregivers' lived experiences in Singapore by Ang, Chin-Siang, Yuen, Anthony Zheng-Da

“…Three themes emerged from the data analysis for each research question: overall perceptions (i.e. less freedom, strained family relationships, and improved self-competency), challenges (i.e. managing dementia symptoms, emotional drain, and decision-making), and coping mechanisms (i.e. making time for myself, religious belief, and seeking external support). Knowing about these challenges and coping mechanisms allows practitioners to help caregivers to reduce personal struggles, thus improving the patient's and caregiver's quality of life.…”
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Evaluation of patient experiences with PocDoc, a web-based eye screening tool by Chin, Daniel, Boon, Joewee, Rojas-Carabali, William, Choo, Shannon, Cifuentes-González, Carlos, Agrawal, Rupesh

“…The perception of complexity decreased to 20.4%, with 79.3% finding it easy to use. The belief in the need for technical support decreased to 36.5%, while 89.9% felt confident in mastering the application quickly. …”
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A novel mindful-compassion art-based therapy for reducing burnout and promoting resilience among healthcare workers: findings from a waitlist randomized control trial by Ho, Andy Hau Yan, Tan-Ho, Geraldine, Ngo, Thuy Anh, Ong, Grace, Chong, Poh Heng, Dignadice, Dennis, Potash, Jordan

“…Results from mixed model ANOVAs reveal that treatment group participants experienced significant reduction in mental exhaustion, as well as significant improvements in overall emotional regulation, nonreactivity to intrusive thoughts, approach acceptance of death, and afterlife belief as compared to waitlist-control immediately after MCAT completion. …”
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Efficacy of a mobile phone-based intervention on health behaviors and HIV/AIDS treatment management: randomized controlled trial by Tran, Bach Xuan, Bui, Thu Minh, Do, Anh Linh, Boyer, Laurent, Auquier, Pascal, Nguyen, Long Hoang, Nguyen, Anh Hai Tran, Ngo, Toan Van, Latkin, Carl A., Zhang, Melvyn, Ho, Cyrus S. H., Ho, Roger C. M.

“…Measurements were developed based on the Health Belief Model, which included the visual analog scale of ART Adherence, HIV Treatment Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale, and HIV Symptom Management Self-Efficacy Scale. …”
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Education on depression in mental health apps: systematic assessment of characteristics and adherence to evidence-based guidelines by Martinengo, Laura, Stona, Anne-Claire, Car, Lorainne Tudor, Lee, Jimmy, Griva, Konstadina, Car, Josip

“…Mental health literacy encompasses knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders and supports their recognition, management, and prevention. …”
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Evaluating rates and determinants of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for adults and children in the Singapore population: strengthening our community's resilience against threats from e... by Griva, Konstantina, Tan, Kevin Y. K., Chan, Frederick H. F., Periakaruppan, Ramanathan, Ong, Brenda W. L., Soh, Alexius S. E., Chen, Mark I. C.

“…Hesitancy rates were higher for children's vaccination (15.9%), with male gender, lower perceived vaccine benefits, high COVID-19 risk perceptions, vaccination concerns, and necessity beliefs associated with higher odds of parental vaccine hesitancy (R2 Cox & Snell = 36.4%; p < 0.001). …”
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Doctor, let us not tell her about the porcine implant by Shelat, Vishal G.

“…The use of these products sometimes conflicts with the religious beliefs of patients. I was involved in an ethical dilemma during reoperative abdominal hernia surgery. …”
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Biographical suspension and liminality of Self in accounts of severe sciatica by Saunders, Benjamin, Bartlam, Bernadette, Artus, Majid, Konstantinou, Kika

“…This led to a disjuncture between individuals' ongoing pain beliefs and experiences, resulting in longer-term psychological impacts. …”
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'But what if you miss something …?': factors that influence medical student consideration of cost in decision making by Tan, Emmanuel, Ng, Wei Ming, Soh, Poh Choong, Tan, Daniel, Cleland, Jennifer

“…These were: attitudes towards considering cost when managing a patient (e.g., “better safe than sorry”); normative beliefs (e.g., doing what others do, perceptions of patient wishes); efficacy beliefs (e.g., no authority to take decisions or challenge); skills and knowledge (e.g., little knowledge of costs), and environmental constraints (e.g., the nature of the healthcare system). …”
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Erectile dysfunction treatment and traditional medicine : can East and West medicine coexist? by Lee, Joe K. C., Chung, Eric, Tan, Ronny Ban Wei

“…Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common sexual problem affecting many men irrespective of cultures, beliefs and nationalities. While medical therapy for ED has been revolutionized by the advent of oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors and intracavernosal injection of vasoactive agents, recent technological advances such stem cell therapy, low intensity shock wave and newer generation of penile prosthesis implant offer hope to men who do not respond to conventional medical therapy. …”
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Experience and perceptions of a family health history risk assessment tool among multi-ethnic asian breast cancer patients by Yoon, Sungwon, Goh, Hendra, Fung, Si Ming, Tang, Shihui, Matchar, David, Ginsburg, Geoffrey S, Orlando, Lori A., Ngeow, Joanne Yuen Yie, Wu, Rebekah Ryanne

“…The acceptance and usage of an FHH risk assessment tool for cancers and its broader implementation was affected by a perceived importance of personal control over early detection, patient concerns of anxiety for themselves and their families due to risk results, concerns for genetic discrimination, adequacy of follow-up care plans and Asian cultural beliefs toward disease and dying. This study uniquely sheds light on the factors affecting Asian breast cancer patients' perceptions about undergoing an FHH-based risk assessment, which should inform steps for a broader implementation in Asian healthcare systems.…”
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Determining the prevalence and correlates of COVID-19 booster vaccine hesitancy in the Singapore population following the completion of the primary vaccination series by Tan, Kevin Y. K., Soh, Alexius S. E., Ong, Brenda W. L., Chen, Mark IC, Griva, Konstadina

“…Derived from a community cohort, 1005 fully vaccinated adults (62.1% female, mean age = 42.6 years) that had not received their COVID-19 booster shots completed an online survey between October and November 2021 on vaccination beliefs, intentions, and behaviours. Results indicated that despite completing the primary COVID-19 vaccination, 30.5% of those surveyed were hesitant about receiving the booster shot (25.9% unsure; 4.7% refused the booster), and 39.2% perceived more vaccine risks than benefits. …”
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Prospective associations of maternal dietary patterns and postpartum mental health in a multi-ethnic Asian cohort : the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) stu... by Colega, Marjorelee T., Pang, Wei Wei, Godfrey, Keith M., Tan, Kok Hian, Shek, Lynette Pei-Chi, Chong, Mary Foong-Fong, Teo, Cherlyen, Chia, Ai-Ru, Chen, Ling-Wei, Fok, Doris, Yap, Fabian, Chong, Yap-Seng, Meaney, Michael, Chen, Helen

“…Diet in the first month postpartum, otherwise known as “the confinement diet” in Asia, has unique characteristics that are influenced by traditions, cultures, and beliefs. We aimed to characterize dietary patterns during confinement period in a multi-ethnic Asian cohort and examined their associations with postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety (PPA). …”
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Mild behavioral impairment and cerebrovascular profiles are associated with early cognitive impairment in a community-based Southeast Asian cohort by Leow, Yi Jin, Soo, See Ann, Kumar, Dilip, Fatin Zahra Binte Zailan, Sandhu, Gurveen Kaur, Vipin, Ashwati, Lee, Faith Phemie Hui En, Ghildiyal, Smriti, Liew, Shan Yao, Dang, Chao, Tanoto, Pricilia, Tan, Isabelle Yu Zhen, Chong, Wayne Freeman Weien, Mohammed, Adnan Azam, Ng, Kok Pin, Kandiah, Nagaendran

“…MCI had significantly higher depression scores; total MBI symptoms, MBI-interest, MBI-mood, and MBI-beliefs; poorer sleep quality; and poorer QOL compared to CN. …”
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How family physicians in Singapore recognise complexity during consultations: a qualitative study by Quek, Jing Sheng, Lee, Eng Sing, Low, Lian Leng, Wong, Sabrina Kay Wye

“…Social domain issues include the lack of social support, competing social responsibilities and financial issues, while behavioural domain issues include a lack of trust in healthcare workers, fixed health beliefs and poor health literacy. Conclusion: Recognising the medical, psychological, social and behavioural factors that contribute to complexity aids in discerning the diverse needs of individuals with complex needs. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of social stigma toward diabetes: results from a nationwide- survey in Singapore by Subramaniam, Mythily, Abdin, Edimansyah, Bhuvaneswari, S., AshaRani, P. V., Devi, Fiona, Roystonn, Kumarasan, Wang, Peizhi, Samari, Ellaisha, Shafie, Saleha, Vaingankar, Janhavi Ajit, van Dam, Rob M., Lee, Eng Sing, Sum, Chee Fang, Chong, Siow Ann

“…Conclusions: The study found a relatively low level of stigma toward diabetes in the general population of Singapore, although some stigmatizing beliefs emerged. While greater knowledge of diabetes could reduce stigma, anti-stigma messaging should be incorporated into the "War on Diabetes" programme in Singapore.…”
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Outcomes, measurement instruments, and their validity evidence in randomized controlled trials on virtual, augmented, and mixed reality in undergraduate medical education: systemat... by Car, Lorainne Tudor, Kyaw, Bhone Myint, Teo, Andrew, Fox, Tatiana Erlikh, Vimalesvaran, Sunitha, Apfelbacher, Christian, Kemp, Sandra, Chavannes, Niels

“…Less common outcomes included participants' attitudes, satisfaction, cognitive or mental load, learning efficacy, engagement or self-efficacy beliefs, emotional state, competency developed, and patient outcomes. …”
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