Health-related quality of life profiles among overweight and obese individuals in a Malaysia’s public university
Introduction: The global epidemic of overweight and obesity presents a major challenge in the health status of the society as it impacts both physiological and psychosocial aspects of the individuals. Hence, this study attempts to explore HRQoL profile among staff and students with BMI≥25kg/m2 of...
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| Language: | English |
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2021
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/4235/1/FH03-FF-21-56083.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/4235/ |
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| Summary: | Introduction: The global epidemic of overweight and obesity presents a major challenge in the
health status of the society as it impacts both physiological and psychosocial aspects of the
individuals. Hence, this study attempts to explore HRQoL profile among staff and students with
BMI≥25kg/m2 of a public university in Terengganu, Malaysia and to compare this profile based
on their socio-demographic variables.
Experimental: This cross-sectional study employed convenience sampling. Anthropometric
measurement comprised height (cm), weight (kg), and body mass index (BMI), were calculated.
HRQoL was measured using the Short Form 12 Health Survey (SF-12) physical component score
(PCS) and mental component score (MCS), with higher scores indicated better quality of life. Data
was analysed using SPSS 23.0, employing descriptive and parametric tests.
Results: Eligible 107 Muslim participants were recruited (age = 26.28±8.01; female = 82.2%;
students = 71.0%). Over half of the participants were obese (n=58, 54.2%). Outcomes
demonstrated the participants’ HRQoL was moderate, in which overweight participants had
better PCS (mean = 47.38 ± 6.99 versus 45.76 ± 9.82) but lower in MCS (mean = 40.50±8.31 versus
41.34±8.39), compared to obese individuals. Nevertheless, there were no different variables in
association between the selected socio-demographic variables i.e. age of participants, gender,
occupations and income levels either with PCS or MCS (p>0.05).
Conclusion: These results suggest a potentially greater risk of poor HRQoL among excess weight
individuals with regard to the mental health component. Thus, efforts should be escalated in
weight loss approaches to continuously improve mental status of overweight and obese
individuals. |
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