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Nurulwahida Saad

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Sociology & Anthropology - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Master of Epidemiology - Masters Degree, University of Melbourne
  • Medical Biochemistry - Bachelor Degree, Brunel University

Nurulwahida Saad (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

nurulwahida@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Public Health ~ Epidemiology - 1. Epidemology Methods ; 2.Principles of Epidemology
  • Natural Science ~ Mathematical Sciences ~ Applied Statistics ~ Other Applied Statistics n.e.c. - Biostatistics
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry ~ Other Medical Biochemistry and - Biochemistry 2


Teaching Responsibilities


BASIC PATHOLOGY 2019/2020
BIOCHEMISTRY II 2008/2009
BIOMEDICAL PRACTICUM I 2024/2025
BIOSTATISTIC 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
BIOSTATISTICS 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
CLINICAL RESEARCH 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010
CRITICAL THINKING IN HEALTHCARE 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Epidemiology 2024/2025 2018/2019
EPIDEMIOLOGY & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Epidemiology and Research Methodology 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
EPIDEMIOLOGY METHODS 2011/2012 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
HEALTH COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 2024/2025
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
Islamisation of Human Knowledge for Health Sciences 2022/2023
Priciples of Microbiology 2024/2025
PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY 2008/2009
PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMOLOGY 2009/2010 2008/2009
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2011/2012 2010/2011
RESEARCH PROJECT 1 2021/2022 2020/2021
RESEARCH PROJECT 2 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
RESEARCH PROJECT/DISSERTATION 1 2020/2021
RESEARCH PROJECT/DISSERTATION 2 2020/2021
THE ALIMENTARY AND HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEMS 2012/2013
USRAH IN ACTION 1 2021/2022
USRAH IN ACTION 2 2022/2023


Supervision


Exploring Assisted Reproduction Technology: Biomedical And Shariah Insights Within The Islamic Ethico-Legal Framework .
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Association Of Psychological Treatment With Management Of Diabetic Patient At Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar Tanzania.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Challenges In Compliance With The Biosafety Act 2007 Among Principal Investigators Conducting Research With Living Modified Organisms In Malaysian Public Universities.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Exploring Motives Of Substance Abuse Among Adolescents In Lagos State, Nigeria.
Master Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Healthy Eating When Eating Out: A Qualitative Study Among Malay Parents In Kedah From Social Cognitive Theory Perspective.
Master Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Understanding The Complexities Of Religious Conflict Within Malaysian Muslims With Mental Illness.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2024 Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Assessments on COVID- 19 Transmission Knowledge and Preventive Actions among Operators of International Attraction Ecotourism Areas in Rural Pahang State, Malaysia.
2011 - 2012 Service Quality: Implications for Management Practice in Higher Education Institution (Off-Site Campus: Students)
2010 - 2013 Isolation And Characterization Of Cold-Adapted Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria From Cameron Highland, Pahang
2009 - 2012 The Intellectual(science)legacy of the early muslim scientist:its contemporary relevance and significance
2008 - 2014 Addition of Essential Heavy Metal to Bioactive Components of Aqucous Carica Papaya L.Extract for Improved Wound Healing
On-Going
2025 - Present Development and validation of diabetic readiness to change scale (DRCS)
2024 - Present Needs analysis and effectiveness of capacity building activities for a community-based mental health support center
2022 - Present Development and Validation of KhAIR Rubric for Students and Graduates Attributes
2011 - Present Clonal Propagation of Kacip Fatimah


Publications


Articles

2025 Content Validation of the KhAIR rubric, a value-driven rubric for health science students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9 (2) pp. 3191-3199
2025 Development and validation of a tool to facilitate resilience and good mental health: the My Sejahtera Ecology Map. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9 (1) pp. 3112-3118
2024 Assessing the reliability and validity of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) assessments on COVID-19 transmission knowledge and preventive measures among ecotourism operators. Planning Malaysia, 22 (1) pp. 349-363
2024 Empowering parental choices: exploring barriers and enablers to healthy eating among parents - a scoping review. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 6 (20) pp. 317-330
2024 Holistic well-being: a conceptual discussion integrating Islamic worldview, secular concepts and research findings. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (5) pp. 417-422
2024 Psychological, social, and cultural meaning of substance abuse among adolescents in Lagos state, Nigeria. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (3) pp. 7-7
2024 Relationship between body image perception and stress towards eating behaviour among IIUM students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (5) pp. 187-193
2024 Relationship between nutrition literacy and stress towards eating behaviour among IIUM students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (5) pp. 194-201
2023 Academic stress and sleep quality as a predictor towards eating behaviour among university students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 7 (5) pp. 632-644
2023 Anxiety and social media addiction on eating behaviour among university students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 7 (5) pp. 645-652
2023 The effectiveness and application of Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) for musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 7 (1) pp. 2863-2874
2022 Academic stress and emotional eating behaviour among IIUM students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 6 (3) pp. 2693-2701
2022 Knowledge, attitude, and practice on food label use among university students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 6 (3) pp. 2642-2653
2020 Adhering to lifestyle change recommendations via the trans-theoretical model: a mixed-methods study among type 2 diabetes patients. Nutrition & Food Science, () pp.
2013 Pesticide handling practices and quantitative sensory testing among foggers in Vector Unit, Kuantan District Health Office. International Medical Journal, 20 (1) pp. 2-5
2012 Toxic effects of Sapium baccatum (Ludai) extract in rats (Kesan toksik ekstrak Sapium baccatum (Ludai) ke atas tikus). Sains Malaysiana, 41 (11) pp. 1423-1429
2011 Pesticides management and chemical handling practices among female workers in several estates in Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 1 (11sup2) pp. 43-44
Conference or Workshop Items

2023 Stressful intrapersonal and interpersonal experience of parents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus child. In: 15th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology 2023,
2020 Prevalence of cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) and soy allergy and its association with T-IgE and specific IgE composition from lactating maternal serum. In: International Conference on Research and Practices in Science, Technology and Social Sciences (I-CReST) 2020,
2020 T2DM patients with different ethnics backgrounds’ perspective on adhering to the lifestyle changes. In: 4th UUM International Qualitative Research Conference (QRC 2020),
2015 Understanding about pap smear among Malay women. In: Fifteenth TheIIER International Conference,
2012 Services quality in higher education institution: perspective from students with different abilities. In: University and Community Engagement Conference [ucec2012], Chiangmai Thailand,
2012 Services quality: Implications for Management in Higher Education from the perspective of the disable. In: IRIIE2012,
Monograph

2012 Service quality: Implications for management practice in higher education institution (off-site campus: students). In: s.n,
2009 Kajian ke atas isu-isu kritikal keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan: pengendalian racun perosak dikalangan penyembur racun wanita (JKKP DP 127/430/1-8). In: IIUM Entrepreneurship and Consultancies Sdn. Bhd.,