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Association between Sociodemographic and Health Behaviours with Body Weight Status among Adults in Terengganu, Malaysia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to determine the association between sociodemographic and health behaviours with body weight status among adults with healthy weight and overweight/obese in Terengganu. This cross-sectional study involved the measurement of body weight and height, followed by the categorization of BMI. Sociodemographic and health behaviour information was obtained through questionnaires, covering variables such as education level, monthly income, locality, gender, age, race, sleep quality, eating behaviours, and physical activity. A total of 326 adults with healthy weight (44.2%) and overweight/obesity (55.8%) in Terengganu aged 19‒60 years old were recruited. There were significant associations between age (p<0.001), gender (p<0.001), race (p=0.008), education level (p<0.001) and eating behaviour (p=0.012) with body weight status. These findings emphasize the impacts of sociodemographic factors and health behaviours in understanding and addressing the issue of overweight and obesity and will be used as a basis for developing effective and targeted intervention programs.

Source: Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan

DOI: 10.25182/jgp.2025.20.supp.1.117-126

Authors: Nur Na’imah Fatimah Zamani, Mohamad Wafiq Mohd Habir, Siti Maisarah Mohd Noor, Nurul Afiedia Roslim, Aryati Ahmad

Institution: Sultan Zainal Abidin University

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $120