Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Professor Dr Wee Lei Hum


ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
  • Master of Health Communication, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Health Promotion, Health Behaviour, Tobacco Control and Workplace Health and Wellbeing (Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Cessation, Behaviour Modification, Smokers, Behaviour Intervention, Wellness)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2022
  • Wee, L.H, Baharom, N., Chan, C.M.H., Siau, C.H. (2022).COVID-19 Pendorong Kejayaan Berhenti Merokok: Pendekatan Perubahan Tingkah Laku. In Kesan Covid-19 ke atas Tingkah Laku dan Kesihatan Komuniti (p.p. 70-98). Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM, Bangi, Selangor
Article in Journals
2024
  • Wang, L., Siau, C. S., Baharom, N., Hairol, M. I., Huang, L., & Wee, L. H. (2024). Media Search Frequency, Source Credibility About e-Cigarette Health Information, and Motivation to Quit EC Among University Students in Chengdu, China. International Journal of General Medicine, 895-907. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Joan, C., Koh, D., Wong, J. E., Khouw, I., Poh, B. K., SEANUTS II Malaysia Study Group, ... & Chua, M. (2024). Association between adherence to 24‐h movement guidelines and sociodemographic factors among Malaysian preschoolers: Findings from SEANUTS II Malaysia. American Journal of Human Biology, e24076. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Wang, L., Siau, C. S., Baharom, N., Hairol, M. I., Huang, L., & Wee, L. H. (2024). Media Search Frequency, Source Credibility About e-Cigarette Health Information, and Motivation to Quit EC Among University Students in Chengdu, China. International Journal of General Medicine, 895-907. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mat Salleh, R., Baharom, N., Siau, C. S., Chan, C. M. H. & Wee, L. H. (2024). Factors associated with past 12-month quit attempt of electronic cigarette use in Malaysian young adults. Medicine and Health. In Press.
2023
  • Rawaida Mat Salleh, Nizam Baharom, Ching Sin Siau, Caryn Mei Hsien Chan, Noh Amit, Pei Yin Sia and Lei Hum Wee (2023). E-Cigarette Users’ Profiles and Their Association with Identified Impacts of COVID-19 on Vaping among Young Adults in Malaysia, Healthcare. 11(434), 1-15, https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11030434. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Siau, C. S., Chan, C. M. H., Wee, L. H., Wahab, S., Visvalingam, U., Chen, W. S., ... & Ibrahim, N. (2023). Depression and Anxiety Predict Healthcare Workers’ Understanding of and Willingness to Help Suicide Attempt Patients. OMEGA-Journal of death and dying, 87(2), 469-484. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ridzwan, S. F. M., Fritschi, L., Bhoo-Pathy, N., & Hum, W. L. (2023). The Development and Validation of a Psychometric Tool to Assess Behavioral Factors Impacting Personal Dosimeter Use among Medical Radiation Workers. Health Physics, 125(4), 260-272. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chan, C. M. H., Siau, C. S., Wong, J. E., Yahya, N., Azmi, N. A., Chu, S. Y., ... & Tan, J. P. (2023, July). Characterizing employees with primary and secondary caregiving responsibilities: informal care provision in Malaysia. In Healthcare (Vol. 11, No. 14, p. 2033). MDPI. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Poh, B. K., Wong, J. E., Lee, S. T., Chia, J. S. M., Yeo, G. S., Sharif, R., ... & Khouw, I. (2023). Triple burden of malnutrition among Malaysian children aged 6 months to 12 years: Current findings from SEANUTS II Malaysia. Public Health Nutrition, 1-36.
2022
  • Jyh Eiin Wong, Miwa Yamaguchi, Nobuo Nishi, Michihiro Araki, Lei Hum Wee (2022). Predicting Overweight and Obesity Status Among Malaysian Working Adults With Machine Learning or Logistic Regression: Retrospective Comparison Study, JMIR Formative Research. 6(12), 1-11, https://formative.jmir.org/2022/12/e40404.
  • 8. Wee, L.H., Tee, G.H , Chan, M.H.C., Draman, S., Jamalludin, A.R., Ho, B.K., Ling, M.Y.L., Lim, K.H., Mohd Yusoff, M.F., Baharom, N., Md Haris Robson, Kartiwi, M., Ab Rahman, N.S., Siau, C.S. & Mohamad Haniki, N.M. 2022. The Role of Media and Retailer Message Recall on Malaysian Male Perceptions of E-Cigarette Use: The 2016 National Study of E-Cigarettes Prevalence. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Wong, J.E., Yamaguchi, M., Nishi, N., Araki, M., Wee, L.H. Predicting Overweight and Obesity Status Using Machine Learning Among Working Adults in Malaysia. Frontiers in Nutrition. (under review)
  • Nur Atikah, A. H., Wee, L. H., Nur Zakiah, M. S., Chan, C. M. H., Mohamed Haniki, N. M., Swinderjit, J. S., Siau, C. S. Application of the Logic Model to the School-Based Fit and Smart Adolescent Smoking Cessation Program. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (accepted)
  • Wee, L.H., Chan, C.M.H., Siau, C.S., Johari, M.Z., Wong, J.E., Jamil, N.A., Rosli, F. D. Healthy lifestyle practices and health status among Malaysian employees: A gender comparison. PLoS One. (under review)
  • Mohamed, N.Z., Wee, L.H., Chan, C.M.H., Siau, C.S., Mohd Zin, A. Distress tolerance and mood disorders among smoking cessation clinic attendees. (submitted)
  • Nur Atikah, A. H., Wee, L. H., Nur Zakiah, M. S., Mohamed Haniki, N. M., Swinderjit, J. S., Siau, C. S. , Chan, C. M. H. Verification of self-reported smoking status with carbon monoxide reading and salivary cotinine among adolescents who use conventional and electronic cigarettes in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine. (under review)
  • Wee, L. H., Yeap, L. L. L., Chan, C. M. H., Wong, J. E., Jamil, N. A., Nantha, Y. S., & Siau, C. S. Gender Differences in Health and Well-being of Malaysian Employees. BMC Public Health (under review).
2021
  • 16. Siau, C. S., Wee, L. H., Wahab, S., Visvalingam, U., Yeoh, S. H., Halim, N. A. A., & Ibrahim, N. 2021. The influence of religious/spiritual beliefs on Malaysian hospital healthcare workers’ attitudes towards suicide and suicidal patients: a qualitative study. Journal of Research in Nursing, 26(8), 723-740. doi: 10.1177/17449871211008520 (SCOPUS) – Corresponding Author (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chan, C.M.H., Siau, C.S., Wong, J.E., Wee, L.H., Jamil, N.A. and Hoe, V.C.W., 2021. Prevalence of Insufficient Sleep and Its Associated Factors Among Working Adults in Malaysia. Nature and Science of Sleep. 13, p.1109. (SCOPUS, WOS, Q1) – Corresponding Author (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Wee, L.H., West, R., Tee, G.H., Yeap, L., Chan, C.M.H., Ho, B.K., Perialathan, K., Nik Mohamed, M.H., Michie, S. and Jackson, S.E., 2021. Effectiveness of training stop‐smoking advisers to deliver cessation support to the UK national proposed standard versus usual care in Malaysia: a two‐arm cluster‐randomized controlled trial. Addiction. 116(8), pp.2150-2161. doi:10.1111/add.15346. (SCOPUS, WOS, Q1) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Chan, C.M.H., Ng, S.L., In, S., Wee. L.H., & Siau, C.S. 2021. Predictors of psychological distress and mental health resource utilization among employees in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(1):314. doi: SCOPUS, WOS, Q1) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Leong, W.C., Azmi, N.A., Wee, L.H., Rajah, H.D.A. & Chan, C.M.H., 2021. Validation and reliability of the Bahasa Malaysia language version of the Acceptance of Illness Scale among Malaysian patients with cancer. PLoS One, 16(9), p.e0256216. (SCOPUS, WOS, Q4) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Hairol, M.I., Ahmad, S.A., Sharanjeet-Kaur, S., Hum Wee, L., Abdullah, F. & Ahmad, M., 2021. Incidence and predictors of postpartum depression among postpartum mothers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One , 16(11), p.e0259782. (SCOPUS, WOS, Q2) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Mohd Ridzwan, S.F., Bhoo-Pathy, N., Wee, L.H. & Isahak, M., 2021. Beliefs, Facilitating Factors, and Barriers in Using Personal Dosimeter among Medical Radiation Workers in a Middle-Income Asian Setting. Annals of Work Exposures and Health. (SCOPUS, WOS, Q3) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Nadia Atiqah, M.N., Wee, L.H. & Chan, M.H.C. 2021. Intervensi Kesihatan Di Tempat Kerja Bagi Aktiviti Fizikal Dan Atau Nutrisi Di Negara-Negara Berpendapatan Rendah Dan Sederhana: Satu Ulasan Sistematik. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 19(2): 1-6. (MyCITE)
2020
  • 17. Chan, C.M.H., Wong, J.E., Wee, L.H., Jamil, N.A., Yeap, L.L.L., Nantha, Y.S. & Siau, C.S. 2020. Psychological and work-related factors predicting work engagement in Malaysian employees. Occupational Medicine. 70(6):400-406. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqaa107. (SCOPUS, WOS, Q4) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2019
  • Nur Atikah, A. H., Wee, L. H., Zakiah, N., Chan, C. M. H., Mohamed Haniki, N. M., Swinderjit, J. S., & Siau, C. S. (2019). Factors associated with different smoking statuses among Malaysian adolescent smokers: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 19(4), 1-8. (ISI-Indexed)
Article in Proceeding
2023
  • Nazirah Gulam Mohamed, N. G., Wee, L.H., Caryn Chan, M.H., Siau, C.S., & Zin, A. M. (2023). Distress Tolerance And Mood Disorders Among Smoking Cessation Clinic Attendees. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, Vol. 23 (Suppl (1) 2023 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nizam Baharom, N., Mat Salleh, R., Ching, S. S., Caryn Chan, M. H. & Wee, L. H. (2023). Motivation To Quit Vape Among Adult Exclusive Vape Users In Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, Vol. 23 (Suppl (1). (ISI-Indexed)
  • Abdul Halim, N. A., Wee, L. H., Mohd Saat,N. Z., Nik Mohamed, M. H., Singh, S. J., Siau, C.S., & Caryn Chan, M.H. (2023). Verification Of Self-Reported Smoking Status With Carbon Monoxide Reading And Salivary Cotinine Among Adolescents Who Use Conventional And Electronic Cigarettes In Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, Vol. 23 (Suppl (1) (ISI-Indexed)
  • Chan, C.M.H., Ng, S.L., In, S., Wee, L.H., Siau, C.S. (2023). Characterising Psychological Distress And Mental Health Resource Utilisation Among Employees In Malaysia. Proceedings of 23rd National Public Health Colloqium 2023 (ISI-Indexed)
Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,TV,Popular Magazine)
2024
  • Patil S., Hasamnis A., Lei Hum W.(2024, April 5). Yes, We Can End TB. Business Today. https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2024/04/05/yes-we-can-end-tb/
     
Other Media(Tape,Video,Internet)
2024
  • Mat Salleh, R., Baharom, N., Siau, C. S., Chan, C. M. H., Amit, N., Sia, P. Y., & Wee, L. H. (2024).My-QUITVAPE. Youtube
Policy Paper
2023
  • The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). Future-Proofing Tobacco Control in Malaysia: AN Expert Prespective. National Cancer Society Malaysia (2023)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • An E-learning Module for Healthcare Professionals on Organ Donation: Design, Development and Testing, Supervisor, 2023 to 2025 (National)
  • A study on framework of a new remote personalised oral anticancer medication self-management model for patients with haematological malignancies, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (National)
  • Development of a physical activity and behavioural intervention framework for electronic cigarettes cessation through improvement of psychological well-being among university students in Malaysia : A mix method approach, Project Leader, 2023 to 2026 (National)
  • AN INTERVENTION ON RISK PERCEPTION AND SOURCE CREDIBILITY ON EC INFORMATION-SEEKING TO INCREASE QUIT INTENTION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CHENGDU, CHINA:A MIXED-METHOD STUDY , Supervisor, 2021 to 2025 (International)
  • PEMBANGUNAN MODUL INTERVENSI PENDIDIKAN ROKOK ELEKTRONIK DALAM KALANGAN DEWASA MUDA DI MALAYSIA (Development of Electronic Cigarette Education Intervention Module Among Young Adults In Malaysia), Supervisor, 2020 to 2023 (National)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • PENGUKUHAN PERKHIDMATAN BERHENTI MEROKOK mQuit UNIVERSITI BAGI ZON TENGAH (Strengthening Smoking Cessation Services mQuit University for Central Zone), Ministry of Health Malaysia , 11/02/2023 to 11/02/2023, Expert Advisor (Government Sector)
  • Konsultan bagi Membangunkan Modul Intervensi Tingkahlaku Kesihatan oleh Institut Kesihatan Negara, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia dengan kerjasama UNICEF Malaysia., UNICEF Malaysia, Institut Kesihatan Negara, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, 01/07/2022 to 31/03/2023, Chairman (Government Sector)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • Nor Atikah Abdul Hamid , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Rawaida binti Mat Salleh , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Song XingHui , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Sharifah Mariam Binti Syed Mahmud, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Wang Li, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Ma Xiaodong , PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Wan Juan, PhD/ Doctoral  (Main Supervisor)
  • Teh Kuan Chiet , Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • IDIL MOHAMED YUSUF  (Main Supervisor)
  • PICHOLAS PHOA KIAN ANN  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Comparison of siMS Score by Sociodemographic Characteristics and Nutritional Status among Children Aged 6.0-12.9 Years in Malaysia, 2022 International Congress on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome , 01/09/2022 to 03/09/2022, Korean Society for the Study of Obesity  (International)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • Predicting Overweight and Obesity Status among Malaysian Adults using Supervised Machine Learning, IUNS-ICN International Congress of Nutrition, 06/12/2022 to 11/12/2022, IUNS-ICN International Union of Nutritional Sciences (National)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tingkah Laku Kesihatan dan sebagai pakar untuk menasihat Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Parlimen Kesihatan (PSSC) mengenai Rang Undang-undang Kawalan Produk Merokok untuk Kesihatan Awam 2023 , Services, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2023 (Chairman Of Committee Or Task Force)
EXPERT LINKAGES
(Linkages Description),(Organisation),(Duration of Involvement),(Level)
  • Professor GIG (Academic), Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM , Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM , 01/03/2022 to 30/04/2025 (National)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • Expert Committee Member, Lung Health Initiative, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2024, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2024 to 2025 (Committee Member)
  • Member of the Technical Working Group for the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), Ministry of Health Malaysia.,  WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2023 to 2024 (Committee Member)
  • Chair of the Sub-Committee, Technical Committee for Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Tobacco Use Disorder, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2018 to 2025 (Chairman)
  • National Trainer for Smoking Cessation for Service Provider (CSCSP), Ministry of Health Malaysia , Ministry of Health Malaysi, 2015 to 2025 (Trainer)
  • Medical Research Ethic Commitee, Ministry of Health Malaysia, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 2013 to 2024 (Committee Member)