Physical activity and associated factors among young adults in Malaysia: An online exploratory survey

Sreeramareddy, Chandrashekhar T; Kutty, Nizar Abdul Majeed; Jabbar, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq; Ny, Boo

doi:10.5582/bst.2012.v6.3.103

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“…Using Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test, physical activity prevalence was further examined for possible age and income differences. This was done separately for males and females, as physical activity prevalence is likely to differ by gender [23, 39]. Statistical significance was set at 5%.…”

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Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Uddin

Khan

Burton

2017

J Health Popul Nutr

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BackgroundPhysical activity offers physical and psychosocial health benefits that are important during young adulthood and later in life. However, little is known about the physical activity of young adults in low- and middle-income countries. The purpose of this study was to estimate the participation of physical activity in Bangladeshi young adults and to assess differences by gender, age and family income.MethodsThis cross-sectional study with a self-administered survey used a convenience sample of 573 young adults aged 18–24 years from six purposively selected universities in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Data were collected during September–November 2015. Medians and their interquartile ranges of weekly time spent in total physical activity, and in different domains of physical activity, were computed. Non-parametric equality of medians test was used to examine gender differences in the median values. Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were used to examine gender differences in the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations and frequency of participation in different leisure-time physical activities, and differences in meeting the activity recommendations by age and family income.ResultsSeventeen percent of the participants were meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) recommendations with a significantly higher proportion of males than females (27 vs. 6%, p < .0001). Median duration of MVPA was significantly higher (p < .0001) for males [120 min/week (80, 190)] than females [90 min/week (50, 120)]. Jogging/running was the most commonly reported leisure-time physical activity, with 20% of males and 12% of females doing this at least once a week. Age and family income were not significantly associated with meeting MVPA recommendations.ConclusionsFour out of five young adults in Dhaka City did not meet the physical activity recommendations. Additional population-based studies, including regional and metropolitan areas, and using objective measurement, are needed to understand the physical activity patterns of Bangladeshi young adults.

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Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Uddin

Khan

Burton

2017

J Health Popul Nutr

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“…There is currently a large volume of scientific literature regarding the positive impact of physical activity on the health and quality of life of the population [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. Indeed, the World Health Organisation has published a series of detailed guidelines and recommendations regarding its advisability in all age groups [ 4 , 5 ].…”

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Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Activity in a Community Setting

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Gil-Lacruz

Domingo-Torrecilla

et al. 2021

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This article analyses how physical activity reinforces each of the dimensions (mental, physical, social, etc.) of the health-related quality of life concept. To that end, we determined whether this relationship is moderated by educational level and area of residence. The empirical part was based on data obtained from a cross-sectional survey carried out in the Casablanca neighbourhood (Zaragoza, Spain). The sample comprised 1083 participants aged between 25 and 84 years residing in the three residential areas of this neighbourhood: Viñedo Viejo, Las Nieves and Fuentes Claras. These three areas exhibit significant socio-economic differences in their population. The self-reported questionnaire included the following key information for this study: socio-economic characteristics (sex, age, educational level and area of residence) and health-related quality of life (WHOQOL-Brief: mental health, physical health, social relations and environment). The main results obtained from the descriptive statistics and regression systems were added. Playing a sport or undertaking some physical activity brings many health benefits, both physical and mental. The educational level and area of residence affect this relationship, such that the effects of physical activity are greater for those residents of Casablanca who have a higher educational level and/or live in more favoured areas of this neighbourhood. The results have also been discussed by sex and age group. Investing in innovative programmes in educational institutions and communities to acquire healthy habits and behaviour patterns that take into account socioeconomic differences in the population would be an advisable public health strategy.

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“…Prior to COVID-19, Malaysia neighbourhoods with greater walking and cycling facilities (Sreeramareddy et al, 2012;Law, Taib & Saad, 2014), street connectivity (Abdullah, Mirzaei & Haron, 2016), safety from traffic (Law, Taib & Saad, 2014) and crime (Cheah, Chang & Saimon, 2012;Saimon, Choo & Bulgiba, 2015;Abdullah, Mirzaei & Haron, 2016) as well as have a more pleasant surrounding aesthetics (Law, Taib & Saad, 2014…”

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Pathways of Neighbourhood Obesogenic Environment During Covid-19: Impacts and Way Forward

Lim

Majid

Zainol

et al. 2022

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Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, obesity is already a pandemic illness on its own. It has been a public health priority in developing countries especially Malaysia where the obesity rate in the country is one of the highest in South East Asia. Early studies have concurred that the presence of COVID-19 makes anatomising the obesity pandemic even more urgent as impaired metabolic health increase complications and mortality in COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 induced movement restriction orders and related policies by the Malaysia government are believed to have altered the country’s food and physical activity environments. The paper expanded the original Neighbourhood Environment, Health Behaviours and BMI (NEHB-BMI Model) where the pathways of neighbourhood obesogenic environment that reflects COVID-19 induced changes to the constructs from the perspective of Malaysia is presented. Through the discussion, three key variables were added to the model: 1) government environment; 2) establishment/business environment; and 3) individual psychosocial factors. Exploring the impacts of COVID-19 to the obesogenic environment constructs paves way to gauging insights by allowing associations between the presented variables to be tested in future studies, especially in the South East Asian region where such studies are very limited.

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Physical activity and associated factors among young adults in Malaysia: An online exploratory survey

Cited by 7 publications

References 27 publications

Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Prevalence and sociodemographic patterns of physical activity among Bangladeshi young adults

Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Activity in a Community Setting

Pathways of Neighbourhood Obesogenic Environment During Covid-19: Impacts and Way Forward

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