Dr Sandheep Sugathan_Publications

Dr Sandheep Sugathan
Professor in Community Medicine
Quest International University, Malaysia
Email: drsandheep@gmail.com
sandheep.sugathan@quest.edu.my 



Publications

2006

1.  Aswathy, S., Sumithra, S., Valsala, L. S., Sandheep, S. (2006). Self-reported morbidity and awareness regarding common cancers in elderly women. The Journal of communicable diseases, 38(1), 106–111 (h index 26, Q4)

2.  Sumithra, S., Aswathy, S., Sandeep, S., Shobha, P., Johnson, A. J., Valsala, L. S., & Lohidas, V. (2006). Maternal and child health services utilization in married women of age 15‑ 45 years. The Journal of communicable diseases, 38(1), 102–105.  (h index 26, Q4)

2011

3.  S Sugathan, O Daghir, M Swaysi, Socio‑Economic Correlates Of Shisha Or Waterpipe Smoking In Misurata, Libya. (2011) The Internet Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 9, Number 2.  (h- index 5)

2012

4.  Sugathan S, Swaysi M (2012) Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among Premedical Students in Misurata, Libya and the Effectiveness of a Health Education Intervention. J Community Med Health Educ 2:187. 

5.  Sugathan S, Swaysi M (2012) Knowledge about HIV/AIDS among Premedical Students in Misurata, Libya and the Effectiveness of a Health Education Intervention. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on occupational health and safety 

2013

6.  Sugathan, S., Singh, D., & Tirupathy, U. (2013). Prevalence of self-reported diabetes, knowledge, attitude and practice on diabetes and diabetes care in a rural community in Malaysia. Int J Prev Ther Med, 119, 61‑3.

2014

7.  Sugathan, S., Singh, D. S. B., & Hasni, N. A. B. (2014). Reported Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Chronic Non Communicable Diseases Among Inmates Of Old‑Age Homes In Ipoh, Malaysia. Int J Prev Ther Med, Vol 2 (4) / OCT‑DEC, 2014, 45, 48‑9.

8.  Sugathan, S., & Bagh, D. S. (2014). Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among medical students in Ipoh, Malaysia. Academic Medical Journal of India, 2(1), 22‑24.

9.  Sugathan, S., & Swaysi, M. (2014). Reported health problems among shisha or waterpipe smokers in Misurata, Libya. Int J Prev Ther Med, 2(2). 

2015

10. Ohn Mar, S., Malhi, F., Syed Rahim, S. H., Chua, C. T., Sidhu, S. S., & Sandheep,S. (2015). Use of Alternative Medications for Menopause‑Related Symptoms in Three Major Ethnic Groups of Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Asia‑Pacific journal of public health, 27(8 Suppl), 19S–25S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1010539515586457 (h index 37, Q2)

11. Sugathan, S., Singh, D. S., Bakar, A. S., Azizan, M. H., & Nasaruddin, M. F. (2015). Personal, environmental and lifestyle factors affecting learning among medical students: A cross sectional study. Int J Prev Ther Med, 1. 

2016

12. Gopalakrishnan, V., Umabalan, T., Kamal, A., & Sandheep, S. (2016). Stress perceived by houseman in a hospital in northern Malaysia. The Medical journal of Malaysia, 71(1), 8–11 (h index 35, Q4)

13. Benjamin, B., Benjamin, M. A., Swe, M., & Sugathan, S. (2016). Review on the comparison of effectiveness between denosumab and bisphosphonates in post‑menopausal osteoporosis. Osteoporosis and sarcopenia, 2(2), 77–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afos.2016.03.003 (h index 170, Q1)

14. Swe, M., Benjamin, B., Tun, A. A., & Sugathan, S. (2016). Role of the Whole Body Vibration Machine in the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis in Old Age: A Systematic Review. The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS, 23(5), 8–16. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2016.23.5.2 (h index 25 Q3)

15. Haque, A. E., Sugathan, S., Ali, O., Islam, M. Z., & Haque, M. (2016). Use of electronic devices by the medical students of UniKL‑RCMP, Malaysia, and its influence on academic performances. Natl. J. Physiol. Pharm. Pharmacol, 6(1), 38‑45. (h index 11)

16. Ali, O., Ismail, S., Sugathan, S., Soe, M. M., Ahmed, W., Hayati, A. & Mutholib, N. A. A. (2016). Determination of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among transitional community‑comparison between Orang Asli and Malay rural area in Perak. In 7th RRPG International Conference and Field Study in Malaysia (pp. 429‑33).

17. Zaini, F., Sugathan, S., Sabri, S. N. M., Abd Malek, S. S., Salleh, S. N. M., & Faizan, P. H. (2016). Preferred Learning Modalities Among First‑Year Medical Students at a Private Medical College in Malaysia. In Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014)(pp. 425‑431). Springer, Singapore. (h index 26 Q2) 

2017

18. Yap, K. H., Ung, W. C., Ebenezer, E., Nordin, N., Chin, P. S., Sugathan, S., Chan, S. C., Yip, H. L., Kiguchi, M., & Tang, T. B. (2017). Visualizing Hyperactivation in Neurodegeneration Based on Prefrontal Oxygenation: A Comparative Study of Mild Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Healthy Controls. Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 9, 287. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2017.00287 (h index 78, Q1)

19. B. K. Mohanty, O. Ali , S. Sugathan and C. R. Giriyappanavar, Self‑reported chronic illnesses and use of prescription medicines (pm) among elderly malays‑ a community based study IJPSR, 2017; Vol. 8(8): 3574‑3581. (h index 30)

20. Chan, S. C., Esther, G. E., Yip, H. L., Sugathan, S., & Chin, P. S. (2017). Effect of cold pressed coconut oil on cognition and behavior among patients with Alzheimer’s disease—A pilot intervention study. Natl. J. Physiol. Pharm. Pharmacol, 7, 1432‑1435. (h index 11)

21. Sugathan, S., Ali, O., Chacko, T., Vyas, R., Singh, D., Soe, M. M., ... & Saadi, H. NEED ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPONENTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH CURRICULUM OF A MEDICAL SCHOOL IN MALAYSIA.Presentation in FAIMER, PSG FAIMER Regional Institute, June 2017.

22. Seen, W. P., Mun, T. Y., Mohanty, B. K., Ebenezer, E., & Sugathan, S. (2017). CURCUMIN CONSUMPTION AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN ELDERLY. International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and research, 8(12), 5367‑5372.(h index 30)

2018

23. Mar Mar Wai, Tahamida Yesmin, Myint Myint Soe, Fazlin Zaini, Sandheep Sugathan and Myo Than, Finger length ratio in adults with Stature and Gender, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences (2018)

24. Nik Asyraf, Abdul Karim, Sandheep Sugathan. Anthropometric Parameters of Indigenous Peoples in Various Localities in Northern Peninsular Malaysia in Relation to Blood Pressure, Diet and Lifestyle, Abstract, MJPHM, Vol 18 Suppl-1

25. Tahamida Yesmin, Sabaridah Binti Ismail, Mar Mar Wai, Padmini, Sandheep Sugathan, Myo Than. Characterization of the Anthropometric Indices in 3–18 years old Down's Syndrome children in Ipoh, Malaysia. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences (2018)

26. Ahmad, W., Sugathan, S., Ismail, S., Soe, M. M., & Ali, O. (2018, December). Cardiovascular risk factors in rural Malays and Aborigines in Perak, Malaysia; an alarming situation. Med. Forum (Vol. 29, No. 12).

27. Sugathan, S., Ching, C. S., Singh, D., & Singh, B. (2018). Awareness, attitude and practice of infection control among clinical year medical students of a private medical school in Malaysia. Journal of Global Pharma Technology, 10(12), 116‑122. (h index 14)

28. Myo Than, SS Thwin, MM Wai, T Yesmin, F Zaini, KAM Jaafar, S Sugathan, Study of Nasal Parameters and Nose Types among University Students In Malay Population. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol 1 November 2018.

29. SC Chan, Sandheep S, Lee, Final Year Students’ Performance in Communication Skills OSCE in a Malaysian Medical School, Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol 1 November 2018.

30. P. Venkataramani, T Sadanandan, F Jamshed, S Sugathan, MS Sidhu, Teachers’ Perspectives Of Attributes Of Effective Medical Teachers, Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol 1 November 2018.

31. Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Infection Control Among Clinical Year Medical Students Of A Private Medical School In Malaysia, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2018 – Volume 18 (Suppl. 1) (SCOPUS) – Abstract (h index 9 Q4)

32. Prevalence Of Ectoparasitic Infestations: Head Lice And Scabies Among Orang Asli School, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2018 – Volume 18 (Suppl. 1) (SCOPUS) – Abstract (h index 9 Q4)

33. Nutritional Status Of Orang Asli School Children In Selected Villages Of Perak, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2018 – Volume 18 (Suppl. 1) (SCOPUS) – Abstract  (h index 9 Q4)

34. Anthropometric Parameters Of Indigenous Peoples In Various Localities In Northern Peninsular Malaysia In Relation To Blood Pressure, Diet And Lifestyle, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2018 – Volume 18 (Suppl. 1) (SCOPUS) – Abstract   (h index 9 Q4)

35. Measles: An Insight Into Awareness Of The Disease And Its Vaccination Among Parents In A Residential Area In Ipoh, Perak, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2018 – Volume 18 (Suppl. 1) (SCOPUS) – Abstract (h index 9 Q4) 

36. Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Orang Asli Children In Relation With Selected Sociodemographic Factors, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2018 – Volume 18 (Suppl. 1) (SCOPUS) ‑ Abstract (h index 9 Q4)

2019

37. Ohn Mar, S., Ali, O., Sandheep, S., Husayni, Z., & Zuhri, M. (2019). Attitudes towards vasectomy and its acceptance as a method of contraception among clinical‑year medical students in a Malaysian private medical college. Singapore medical journal, 60(2), 97–103. (h index 61 Q3) 

38. Venkataramani, P., Sadanandan, T., Savanna, R. S., & Sugathan, S. (2019). Student‑friendly methods of formative assessment in paediatrics. Medical education, 53(5), 499–500. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.13860 9. (h index 21, Q2) 

39. Malhi, F. S., Sugathan, S., Rajan, K. D., Singh, D. S. B., Saadi, H., & Kurian, R. (2019). Knowledge on Cervical Cancer Prevention and Attitude towards Pap smear and HPV Vaccination among Women Attending a Health Clinic in IPOH, Malaysia. Journal of Global Pharma Technology, January 2019. (h index 14)

40. Nurfita, D., Rokhmayanti, R., Sugathan, S., & Agustin, H. (2019). The evaluation of a smoke‑free area declaration program to create a healthy city at puskesmas gondokusuman, Epidemiology and Society Health Review, 1(1), 41‑50

41. Manoharan, V. S., Subramaniyam, R., Nawi, S. N. M., & Sugathan, S. (2019). Impact of External Oblique Muscle Training on Ultrasonography and Spirometry Parameters Among Elderly Population. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, 12(4), 1749‑1754.   (h index 18, Q4)

42. Sandheep Sugathan, Davinder Singh Bagher Singh, Darshene Rachandran, Thivvahsh Sugumaran, Norwani Binti Razali, Chan Sook Ching, Qualitative Study on the Perception on Child Immunization among Parents from 2 Villages in Larut Matang Selama District, Perak, Malaysia – Abstract Indian J Med Microbiology May 2019 Volume 37 Issue 5 (Supplement) (Page Nos. 1‑38) 2019 (SCOPUS) (h-index 48, Q3)

43. Gopalakrishnan V, Sandheep Sugathan, Abbyramy N, Siti Hajar BJ, Muhammed Noorul S. Methicilllin ‑ Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Positivity on Mobile Phones of Healthcare Workers – A Systematic Review of Observational studies – Abstract, Indian J Med Microbiology May 2019 Volume 37 Issue 5 (Supplement) (Page Nos. 1‑38) 2019 (SCOPUS) (h-index 48, Q3)

44. M Venkata Subramani, S Ramani, S Ganesh Sundaram, S Sandheep. Correlation of Diaphragmatic thickness and its amplitude on pulmonary parameters among healthy younger adults, Indian J Med Microbiology May 2019 Volume 37 Issue 5 (Supplement) (Page Nos. 1‑38) 2019 (SCOPUS) Abstract (h-index 48, Q3) 

45. Nabilah Binti Abdul Wahid, Davinder Singh, Sandheep Sugathan, Hussain Saadi, Perception on antibiotic usage and antimicrobial resistance among residents in Kampung Ara Payung, Batu Gajah, Perak, Indian J Med Microbiology May 2019 Volume 37 Issue 5 (Supplement) (Page Nos. 1‑38) 2019 (SCOPUS) Abstract (h-index 48, Q3) 

46. BK Mohanty, Giriyappanavar C...Sandheep Sugathan. Infections and antibiotic use in Hospitalized elderly population, Indian J Med Microbiology May 2019 Volume 37 Issue 5 (Supplement) (Page Nos. 1‑38) 2019 (SCOPUS) Abstract (h-index 48, Q3)

47. Wahinuddin Sulaiman, Nurul Wahida Md Zuki, Norshamiza Zamri, Sandheep Suganthan, Aris Chandran Abdullah, Ong Ping Seung, Epidemiology and management of gout patients attending Rheumatology tertiary centre in Perak, Malaysia. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol 2 Issue 1 June 2019 

48. Ravindran Jaganathan, Vignesh Ramachandran, Rajeswari Ravindran, Sandheep Sugathan, Nurulain Akmaliah Binti Ibrahim, Muhammad Amirul Salihin Bin Badrool Hisham, Muhamad Zahir Bin Mohamed Akib and Mohd Rahimi Bin Zulkifli, Preclinical students’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards obesity and overweight. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2019, Vol. 19 (1): 41‑46 (SCOPUS) (h -index 9 Q4) 

49. Amirah MS, Farahiyah SK, Sugathan S, Ohn Mar S, Complementary Medicine practices for pregnancy and post‑partum health: A study among Malaysian woman who gave birth in a tertiary centre. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol 2 Issue 2 November 2019 

50. Wahinuddin S, Rashrina AR, Muhammad Faiz MS , Muhammad AA , Ong PS, Noraini MH, Sugathan S, Abdullah AC, Common manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in tertiary rheumatology centre, Perak. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol 2 Issue 2 November 2019 

51. Sook Ching Chan, Nur Amira Dyaina Bt Kapeli, Umi Adiba Anis Bt Che Hamid, Nordiana Bt Yusof, Nurnadia Bt Azizi, Sandheep Sugathan, Knowledge and determinants of use of health supplements among undergraduates in Ipoh, Perak. Journal of Global Pharma Technology, Volume 11, Issue 8 (Suppl) 125 ‑129 (SCOPUS) 2019. (h index 14)

52. Chan, S. C., Ganeson, J. V., Ong, J. T., & Sugathan, S. (2020). Perceptions of Malaysian medical students from different academic years on primary care: a qualitative research. Family medicine and community health, 8(1), e000188. https://doi.org/10.1136/fmch‑2019‑000188 (h index 8, Q2) 

53. W Sulaiman, Noorul WZ, Norshamiza Z, Sandheep Sugathan Epidemiology and management of Gout patients attending Rheumatology tertiary centre in Perak Malaysia. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, Vol 2 Issue 1 June 2019

54. Sugathan, S., & Swaysi, M. (2019). Reported Health Problems Among Shisha or Waterpipe Smokers In Misurata, Libya. Kerala Medical Journal, 12(2), 35-38. Retrieved from https://www.keralamedicaljournal.com/index.php/KMJ/article/view/557

55. Sugathan, S., Bagher Singh, D. S., & Binti Hasni, N. (2019). Reported Prevalence and Risk Factors of Chronic Non Communicable Diseases among Inmates of Old-Age Homes in IPOH, Malaysia. Kerala Medical Journal, 12(4), 87-91. Retrieved from https://www.keralamedicaljournal.com/index.php/KMJ/article/view/576 

2020


56. Roy, B., Rathakrishnan Naidu, C., Perumal, V., Vallipuram, P., Subramaniam, J., Chandrakeran, S. K., Sugathan, S., & Jacob, L. (2020). Quality of life (QoL) among medical students of clinical years in Perak state, Malaysia: A study using the WHOQOL‑BREF instrument. Quest International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 3(2), 24‑32. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4473143


57. Sulistyawati, S., Pradana, R., & Sugathan, S. (2020). Human and environmental risk factors of leptospirosis in Gunungkidul, Indonesia: a case‑control study. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 7(8), 2967.


58. Tachiwenyika, E., Midzi, N., & Sugathan, S. An Assessment of Childhood Tuberculosis Detection in Public Sector Health Facilities in Zimbabwe. Texila International Journal of Public Health. Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2020.


59. Neena B, Nasrin H, Mamunur R, Sandeep S, Tahmina A, Ebrahim NK. Combination of SGT(small group teaching) and PAL (Peer assisted learning)Approach to facilitate learning among MBBS students from a private university in Malaysia during pre clinical years. MJPHM Vol 20 No 3(2020) (h index 9 Q4) 


60. Sugathan, S., Singh, D., Bakar, A., Azizan, M., & Nasarudin, M. F. (2020). Personal, Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Affecting Learning among Medical Students: A Cross Sectional Study. Kerala Medical Journal, 13(1), 8‑12. Retrieved from https://www.keralamedicaljournal.com/index.php/KMJ/article/view/582


2021


61. Sugathan, S., Ali, O., Soe, M. M., Ismail, S., & Ahmad, W. (2021). SOCIO‑DEMOGRAPHIC AND LIFESTYLE FACTORS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AMONG ADULT RURAL INDIGENOUS MALAYSIAN POPULATION FROM PERAK STATE, MALAYSIA. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. (h index 53 Q1)


62. Sulaiman, W., Kirubamoorthy, K., Zulkifli, N. S., Safiyyah, S., Shawaludin, Z., Hashim, H. K., ... & Sugathan, S. (2021). A SINGLE CENTER ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA (ITP) IN THE MALAYSIAN POPULATION. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol, 4(1), 89.


63. Clinical characteristics of patients with Lupus Nephritis in a tertiary care hospital in Malaysia– A cross sectional study. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (Volume 4, No. 2, Nov 2021).


64. Clinical presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Rheumatology Centre in Malaysia. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (Volume 4, No. 2, Nov 2021).


65. Analysis of chemical compositions and larvicidal activity of nut extracts from Areca catechu Linn against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae). PLOS One 2021 Nov 29;16(11)


66. Sandheep Sugathan, Lilli Jacob. Use of Effect Size Measures along with p‑Value in Scientific Publications.  Borneo Epidemiology Journal  Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021)


2022


67. Ashok Gnanasekaran, Darsihini Rajasurian, Thurva Priya Vasuabbaraw, Sandheep Sugathan, Lili Zuryani Bt Marmuji, Pugazhandhi Bakthavatchalam. A Cohesive Study on Vaccine Refusal and Hesitancy in Perak, Malaysia. Journal of Positive School Psychology. 2022, Vol.6, No.4, 9978 –9989


2023


68.Overview of the reliability and validity of assessments in Medical Education. International Journal of Transformative Health Professions Education. IJTHPE Vol. 1. No. 1. 2023


2024


69. Comparing Intraperitoneal Adhesion by various Lipid compounds in a Rat Model. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Vol 17, Issue 6, 2024


70. Alzheimer’s disease and the recent advances in tissue engineering for it’s treatment: A mini-review, Quest International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024)

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