THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: ESTABLISHING HEALTH LITERACY MODULE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN MALAYSIA

Received 2019-01-20; Accepted 2019-10-31; Published 2019-12-20

Authors

  • Normalina Alias IIUM Human Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Cluster (iMoleC), International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Mohamad Helmy Jaafar IIUM Human Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Cluster (iMoleC), International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Afzan Mat Yusof IIUM Human Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Cluster (iMoleC), International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Muhammad Lokman Md Isa IIUM Human Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Cluster (iMoleC), International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol22no2.10

Keywords:

Conceptual model, Indigenous people, health literacy module, parasitic infection

Abstract

This paper proposed a conceptual model on developing a new Health Literacy Module for Indigenous People in Malaysia. This proposed model could be used as a reference for researchers to develop new strategies to overcome health issues on Indigenous People. The proposed model incorporated three (3) phases which are (i) Phase 1: To determine the Knowledge, Attitude & Practice (KAP) on parasitic infections among Indigenous People, (ii) Phase 2: To develop self-useful kit for Indigenous People according to the needs in Phase 1, (iii) Phase 3: To develop a health literacy module of parasitic infections as a referral for Indigenous People. This research will have a significant contribution to provide an in-depth knowledge on identification of health care problems related to parasitic infections towards the development of health literacy module for Indigenous People. Authors will propose new or adapted or/and adopted tools/products/guidelines to be established based on the findings of this research. The findings are aimed to improve quality of life for Indigenous People in Malaysia.

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Published

2019-12-23

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