- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Human Rights and Development
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
La Trobe University
2024
Griffith University
2017-2021
Investigating moderating effects of culture between body dissatisfaction (BD) and quality life (QoL) is paramount, as BD affects psychosocial functioning. Participants include 866 females (18–25) years old from Australia ( n = 464) M (20.88) SD (3.38) Malaysia 402) (20.63) (2.05). Higher levels predicted lower QoL across all four domains. had the strongest effect on psychological for both cultures. Culture moderated relationship and: (i) physical (ii) environmental QoL. The adverse impact...
Abstract The presence of body dissatisfaction (BD) in non-Western countries is an important area empirical enquiry. results reflect collectivistic and individualistic cultures Malaysians Australians, respectively, whereby social approval, acceptance, cultural values are high importance to compared with the more liberal attitudes Australians respect health behaviours. This study sought compare: (1) Australian Malaysian women on BD, thin ideal internalisation, sociocultural influences,...
This study aimed to determine factors that influence misperception of own weight status among university students aged 18-21years old.A cross sectional was conducted and 313 respondents 18 21 years old participated in this study.The questionnaire included questions on socio-demographic factors, eating habits, knowledge nutrition obesity, parents, media self-esteem.Height were measured using a calibrated height measurement tool digital weighing scale.A total 98 (31.3%) misperceived their...
The disposal of solid waste has become an important issue in modern and developing countries like Malaysia.This was a cross-sectional study using secondary data from public survey (January-December 2011).A total 153 households 2 villages Selangor (75.2% Kuala & 24.8% Sabak Bernam) have completed on management.Dependent variables include methods disposal.Independent were the type houses, district family income.To manage waste, 44.4% sanitary landfill 55.6% chose other ways (burying, burning,...