Improving workplace safety for Malaysian workers using mobile health interventions
Official title: Enhancing Malaysian Workers' Safety and Health through Safety Culture and Climate mHealth Interventions
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11059534 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful mobile program to teach Malaysian workers about staying safe on the job, making it easier for them to learn and practice safe behaviors at work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $195,379 |
| NIH project number | 1R21TW012599-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059534 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Malaysian workers across various industries who are at risk of workplace accidents.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not employed or work in sectors with minimal safety risks may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the safety and health of Malaysian workers by developing a mobile health (mHealth) intervention program focused on improving safety culture in workplaces. The project will utilize mobile devices to deliver training and resources that promote safe behaviors among employees, addressing the unique challenges faced in low- and middle-income countries. By leveraging technology, the program seeks to create a more engaging and effective approach to occupational safety, ultimately reducing workplace accidents and injuries.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significantly safer working environments for Malaysian employees, reducing the incidence of workplace accidents and injuries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health interventions to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, indicating potential for this approach in enhancing workplace safety.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Yueng-Hsiang — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Huang, Yueng-Hsiang
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.