Background Venous thromboembolism is an acute condition resulting in maternal morbidity and death. Aims This study aimed to assess venous thromboembolism knowledge among pregnant women in Malaysia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 143 pregnant women recruited via convenience sampling. Data gathered included demographic characteristics and knowledge of venous thromboembolism. The Fisher exact test examined the association between knowledge and outcome factors. Results Of the 143 pregnant women, 95.8% had low knowledge about venous thromboembolism. A significant association was found between level of knowledge and employment status (P=0.003) and monthly household income (P<0.001). Conclusion The study's participants demonstrated a deficit of knowledge of venous thromboembolism among pregnant women in Malaysia. Healthcare policymakers and maternal health services should put in place policies to improve pregnant women's knowledge of the danger of venous thromboembolism and its associated risk factors.

Blood donation is crucial to save millions of people, especially patients suffering from various health-related illnesses and issues. It is essential to create awareness among the society at large and students about blood donation to sustain a consistent blood supply. The aim of the study is to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice towards blood donation among undergraduate students of the Health Campus, USM. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design using self-administered questionnaires was conducted among undergraduate students of the Health Campus, USM. A total of 94 students was selected using a purposive sampling technique that were included in the study sample from a total 124 students. Results: Among 94 undergraduate students, 97.9% and 96.8% had adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards blood donation, respectively. From the total number of selected students, only 40.4% of them had never donated blood before. Conclusion: Although most of the students had adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards blood donation, blood donation practice was still low. Recommendations: Targeted approaches should be designed to increase awareness of health science students about the importance of blood donation. Strategies that encourage and motivate the students should also be developed.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has a negative impact on prenatal and neonatal outcomes and is a public health concern. The study aims to determine the prevalence of gestational diabetes in Malaysian antenatal mothers and identify risk factors associated with its incidence at one tertiary teaching hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study collected data from antenatal mothers between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation diagnosed with GDM based on the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups criteria between January and February 2021. Eighty-nine antenatal mothers were screened. Results: The mean age of the participants was 32 years (SD = 5.8). GDM prevalence was 33.7%, and having a history of GDM was significantly associated with prevalence (p = 0.016). Chi-square analysis revealed that Kelantanese prenatal mothers with risk factors, particularly those who had previously had GDM, had a significant prevalence of GDM. Conclusion: Hence, population health programs and strategies are required are urgently required to reduce risk and improve the health of future antenatal mothers.