A5017713198- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Physical Activity and Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta
2020-2023
Universiti Sains Malaysia
2010-2022
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan
2022
Khazanah Research Institute
2019-2021
Kyoto University
2018-2020
Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
2012-2020
Software (Spain)
2019
RMIT University
2012-2013
It was previously reported that dietary intake is an important trigger for systemic inflammation and one of the lifestyle factors development cardiovascular diseases. The aim this study to evaluate association between Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) score body weight, blood pressure, lipid profile leptin in Indonesian population. This a cross-sectional conducted 503 adults. DII calculated based on data 30 nutrients food components. Anthropometric profile, were measured. these variables with...
Tetrapleura tetraptera, a seasoning and nutritive spice is also used in western African folk medicine the management of wide variety diseases including diabetes, inflammation hypertension. Flavonoids saponins are some abundant secondary metabolic constituents fruits this plant. This study aimed at evaluating potential therapeutic action polyphenol-rich hydroethanolic extract (HET) fruit experimentally induced obese type 2 diabetic rats (T2DM) with characteristic syndrome (MetS).MetS was by...
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:The purpose of the study was to investigate relationship between household food insecurity and nutritional status children in low-income households.A cross sectional involved a survey households (n = 223) receiving financial assistance.SUBJECTS/METHODS: Eligible mothers that fulfilled inclusion criteria such as non-pregnant, non-lactating mothers, aged 18 55 years with their youngest 2 12 years, were purposively selected.The Radimer/Cornell hunger food-insecurity...
Purpose – A successful food safety intervention must be based on firm theories and a consideration of all relevant variables. The purpose this paper is to examine the extent improvement in knowledge practices handlers primary school canteens through training. Design/methodology/approach list 98 schools was randomized into control groups using multistage sampling method. training programme for group questionnaires evaluating were developed. On-site observations done assess hygienic during...
Only international studies can provide the full variability of built environments and accurately estimate effect sizes relations between contrasting health-related outcomes. The aims International Physical Activity Environment Study Adolescents (IPEN Adolescent) are to strength, shape generalisability associations community environment (geographic information systems (GIS)-based self-reported) with physical activity sedentary behaviour (accelerometer-measured weight status...
The purpose of this study is to utilize an extended Theory Planned Behavior in identifying predictors exclusive breastfeeding intention and behavior among women Kelantan, Malaysia.A prospective cohort was conducted, recruiting pregnant womenthrough two-stage cluster sampling. Their intention, attitude, perceived norm, behavioral control past were obtained at baseline through interviewer-guided questionnaire. At one month after delivery, another interview conducted determine the two...
Over the past few decades, Malaysia has been experiencing an increased prevalence of overweight and obesity that threatens health Malaysians. Poor dietary intake is one major contributors to development many non-communicable diseases. The intakes adults in were assessed determine association between variables body mass index (BMI) waist circumference (WC) measurements. This study examined whether achieved recommended nutritional guidelines compared both sexes.The height, weight, WC...
Anemia is a major public health problem worldwide, with adverse consequences on child growth, development, and survival. This deficiency has affected approximately quarter of the world population. study aimed to determine prevalence anemia associated factors among preschool children in Gaza Strip.A cross-sectional was conducted between May September 2012. A total 357 were selected using multistage sampling method from Jabalya refugee camp, El Remal urban area, Al Qarara rural area....
Abstract Background The IPEN International Physical Activity and Environment Network Adolescent project was conducted using common study protocols to document the strength, shape, generalizability of associations perceived neighborhood environment attributes with adolescents’ physical activity overweight/obesity data from 15 countries. Countries did not use identical versions Neighborhood Walkability Scale for Youth (NEWS-Y) measure attributes. Therefore, this derived a measurement model...
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among women childbearing age is considered a public health concern. Few studies have been conducted in the Gaza Strip to determine magnitude obesity. This study aimed along with their associated factors Strip.A cross-sectional was recruit total 357 mothers aged 18-50 years. Interviews were carried out collect sociodemographic information, nutritional physical activity. Anthropometric measurements [height, weight waist circumference (WC)] mothers. Body...
The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with undernutrition indicators in children 5 years and younger a rural community Malaysia. A total 295 their carers were selected from clinics based on multistage sampling method. Pretested questionnaire, anthropometric measurement, dietary assessment used for data collection. There 69% stunting, 63.4% underweight, 40% wasting, 26.8% mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) age below z score -2 among children. In all, 10 found be different...
Many women are unable to practice exclusive breastfeeding because they separated from their infants while working. Expressing breast milk helps them continue breastfeeding. This study explores the perception and experiences related feasibility, acceptability safety of expression among formally employed in Kelantan, Malaysia. A qualitative method using in-depth interviews was conducted December 2008 2009 Malay urban rural areas. snowball sampling used recruit informants, interviews, which...
In many developing countries nutritional, and epidemiological transitions are emerging into continuing undernutrition escalating overnutrition, giving rise to the double burden of malnutrition phenomenon.This study aims determine prevalence dual form (overweight mother/underweight child) in same household its associated factors Gaza Strip.A total 357 mother-child pairs from households were surveyed three different geographical locations Strip, namely, El Remal urban area, Jabalia refugee...
Stunting continues to be a major public health problem in developing countries. It is one of the most important risk factors for morbidity and mortality during childhood. In Palestine, it another problem, which adds catastrophic issues region. This study aimed determine prevalence stunting its associated among preschool children Gaza Strip.A cross-sectional design was conducted Strip. A total 357 aged 2-5 years their mothers 18-50 were recruited. multistage cluster sampling used selection...
Abstract Background Studies of correlates active transport to and from school (ATS) focus mainly on children, have a limited conceptualisation ATS trips, lack heterogeneity in built environments, rarely consider effect modifiers. This study aimed estimate associations parent-perceived neighbourhood environment characteristics with self-reported among adolescents 14 countries, whether differ by sex, city/region, distance school. Methods Observational cross-sectional design. Data were the...
The increasing number of obesity and overweight cases in developing countries, especially among women, requires serious attention because its effects on the health care system quality life. Few studies have been conducted Gaza Strip to determine prevalence associated factors. This study aimed at determining relation socio-demographic factors mothers aged 18-50 years Strip-Palestine from June 2012 September 2012. Mothers childbearing age (n = 357) were selected using a cross-sectional...
Obesity, in the past was perceived to be problem of rich, but recent studies have reported that obesity is a worldwide and rural population no less affected. Self-perceived health weight appropriateness an important component weight-loss eating behaviors may mediated by local, social cultural patterning. In addition quality life assessment, it should therefore focal point for design implementation clinical public policies. The present study carried out assess self-perception as well...
This study was aimed at identifying behavioural, normative and control belief influencing intention to practise exclusive breastfeeding among pregnant women in Malaysia. An interviewer-guided questionnaire assessing developed based on the findings elicited from focus group discussions. Intention referred respondent’s intended duration of breastfeeding, which measured weeks. Bivariate correlational analysis, linear regression analysis independent t test comparing intenders non-intenders were...
Several methods have been developed to determine a person's physical activity level. However, there is limited evidence in determining whether someone physically active or not. This study aims the level of and compare usage short version International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) pedometer among overweight obese women who were involved My Body Fit Fabulous at home (MyBFF@home) study. Baseline sixth month data from MyBFF@home used for this purpose. A total 169 respondents...
For the past decades, Malaysia has seen an increased prevalence of overweight and obesity which leads to significant health threats. Physical activity is beneficial in maintaining healthy body weight. The objective this study was measure physical adults using measurement (accelerometer) self-reported methods, as well determine their associations with (body mass index (BMI) waist circumference (WC) measurements.Four-hundred ninety Malaysian (n = 490) aged 20 65 years old participated...
Soil-transmitted intestinal helminth infection is prevalent in rural communities of Malaysia. Risk factors contributing to infections are largely unknown the country.To determine prevalence and risk among children Beris Lalang, a Muslim community Malaysia.In this cross-sectional study, aged 7-9 years were recruited during mass Friday prayer at Lalang mosque by trained imams (religious leaders). A standardized questionnaire was used obtain information on socio-demographic profile, daily...
Background . Coffee is suggested as an alternative option for weight loss but the relationship between coffee consumption and adiposity in population-based studies still controversial. Therefore, this study was aimed at evaluating intake adults to test whether uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) gene variation able affect relationship. Methods This a cross-sectional conducted male female living urban area of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Adiposity determined based on body weight, mass index (BMI), percent...
Abstract Background Understanding environmental correlates of sedentary behaviour (SB) among young people is important as such data can identify approaches to limit time. This paper estimates associations parent-reported neighbourhood and adolescent-reported home environments with SB adolescents aged 11–19 years from 14 countries. Methods In the International Physical activity Environment Network (IPEN) Adolescent Study (an observational, cross-sectional multi-country study), wore a triaxial...