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The association between body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage and circadian rhythm disturbances among undergraduate students in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian
(2025-07)
Ropi, Raihana Basirah Mat
Body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage are important indicators of nutritional status. Despite their importance, many still experience issues related to BMI and body fat that may be associated with circadian rhythm disturbances, especially among university students. The objective of this research was to study the association between BMI, body fat percentage, and circadian rhythm disturbances among undergraduate students in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Kubang Kerian. This study was a cross-sectional study conducted on a total of 125 undergraduate students in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian by using a self-administered online questionnaire. The subjects in this study were chosen using a simple random sampling and the data analysis was analysed using the SPSS version 29.0 software. The association between BMI, body fat percentage, and circadian rhythm disturbances was tested using Pearson’s Chi-Square test. Among the analyses, one of the six chrononutrition behaviours, evening latency, had a statistically significant association with BMI (p = 0.002). However, no significant association was found between body fat percentage and any of the six chrononutrition behaviours. In conclusion, this study suggests that efforts are required to promote better circadian rhythm management among university students to support healthy BMI and body fat percentage status
The association between food delivery services usage, BMI, and waist circumference: a study among undergraduate students in the School Of Health Sciences, Usm Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
(2025-06)
Faizal, Yasmin Mukhlisah Mohd
This study investigate the association between the usage of food delivery services and anthropometric measurements, specifically Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference, among undergraduate students at the School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian (USMKK). Given that students often having hectic schedules, food delivery services have become a popular convenience to get meals quickly and easily. However, there are concerns about how frequently using these services might affect students’ health, especially since many delivered meals tend to be fast food or less nutritious options. A cross-sectional study was conducted with students aged 18 to 25 from Health Sciences programmes that involved a total of 105 students. Convenience sampling was used to choose the participants. Result showed that, majority of the participants (59%) used food delivery services once a week. The findings also revealed that accessibility and convenience, promotional offers and limited time to cook are the main reasons that influenced the use of food delivery services with 33.0%, 22.3% and 18.1% of respondents citing these factors respectively. However, statistical results indicated that there are no significant association between frequency of food delivery usage with BMI (p=0.977) and waist circumference (p=0.458) as all p-values > 0.05. these results further illustrated that the usage of food delivery services does not necessarily or directly affecting anthropometric measurement, unless other influencing factors such as environment, psychological and lifestyle were included. This research aims to provide useful information on how relying on food delivery might influence students’ body weight and health risks. By having better understanding regarding these connections can help universities develop better health programs and encourage healthier eating habits among students. This study is important given that Malaysia is seeing an increase in overweight and obesity rates and that young adults' eating habits have a significant impact on their long-term health
Influence of sociodemographic and psychological factors on eating habits among health sciences undergraduates at Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
(2025-01)
Yi , Tan Yi
Eating habits play a crucial role in determining health status, particularly among university students. This study aimed to evaluate the patterns of eating habits and their relationships with sociodemographic and psychological factors among health sciences undergraduates. A quantitative cross-sectional study design was employed, using a self-administered questionnaire to gather data on sociodemographic characteristics, psychological factors, and eating habits. Eating habits were measured using a cumulative scoring system, where higher scores indicated healthier eating patterns. The findings revealed significant differences in eating habit scores based on sociodemographic characteristics such as gender (p=0.009), program of study (p=0.003), and ethnicity (p=0.012), all of which were significant (p<0.05). Psychological factors, including eating while bored (p=0.044) and eating while feeling lonely (p=0.045), were also showed significantly differences in eating habit scores (p<0.05). Despite overall healthy eating patterns, specific behaviors such as low daily breakfast consumption (59%), inadequate fruit intake (56.8%), poor water intake (92.1%), high fried food consumption (77%), and physical inactivity (71.9%) were areas of concern. This study underscores the importance of understanding how sociodemographic and psychological factors influence eating habits among university students. Future research should explore additional determinants and develop evidence-based strategies to promote healthier and more sustainable eating behaviors in this population.
Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on dietary fibre among undergraduate students school of Health Sciences in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
(2025)
Zailani, Nurul Nashwa Balqis
Consumption of fruits and vegetables among students in Malaysia is inadequate. The primary objective was to assess the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to dietary fibre among undergraduate students at the School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). A total of 147 respondents were recruited from the School of Health Sciences based on inclusion criteria using a convenience sampling method. A validated bilingual (available in both Malay and English) questionnaire was employed for data collection. The findings of the study revealed that most respondents exhibited low knowledge (57.8%) and low practice (91.2%) regarding dietary fibre, while the majority demonstrated a high level of positive attitude (83.0%) towards its intake. Sociodemographic characteristics related to academic programs (p = 0.002) were significantly associated with the level of knowledge regarding dietary fibre intake. In contrast, gender (p = 1.000), ethnicity (p = 0.377), and year of study (p = 0.243) did not demonstrate a significant association. Furthermore, the results regarding attitudes toward dietary fibre revealed no associations with any sociodemographic factors, with p-values for gender (p = 0.170), ethnicity (p = 0.089), programs (p = 0.716), and year of study (p = 0.432). Additionally, the practice of dietary fibre intake showed no significant associations with sociodemographic factors, with p-values for gender (p = 1.000), ethnicity (p = 0.455), program (p = 0.704), and year of study (p = 0.429). Body mass index status also did not exhibit any significant associations with sociodemographic characteristics, with p-values of gender (p = 0.929), ethnicity (p = 0.993), program (p = 0.203), and year of study (p = 0.722). Lastly, body mass index showed no associations with knowledge, attitude, and practice, with p-values for knowledge (p = 0.108), attitude (p = 0.217), and practice (p = 0.283).
Social networking addiction and mental health status among secondary students in SMJK Chung Hwa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
(2025-08)
Khin, Wang De
Social networking use has become an integral part of adolescents’ daily lives, raising growing concerns about its potential impact on mental health. Excessive use may lead to addictive behaviours and emotional disturbances, especially among secondary school students. This study aimed to determine the level of social networking addiction (SNA) and its association with depression, anxiety, and stress (DASS), as well as to examine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and both SNA and mental health outcomes. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 176 secondary school students from SMJK Chung Hwa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Data were collected using two validated instruments: the Social Networking Addiction Scale (SNAS) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). The results showed that 61.4% of students were not addicted to social networking, while 38.6% were addicted. In terms of mental health status, 60.8% had normal depression scores, 68.2% had normal stress scores, and only 43.8% had normal anxiety scores, indicating a higher prevalence of anxiety symptoms. There was a significant positive correlation between SNA and all three mental health dimensions, depression (r = 0.391, p < 0.001), anxiety (r = 0.283, p < 0.001), and stress (r = 0.429, p < 0.001). Average daily time spent on social networking was significantly associated with both SNA and depression levels (p < 0.05). Academic level was significantly associated with depression (p = 0.033), and gender was significantly associated with stress (p = 0.034). In conclusion, the study found a moderate prevalence of social networking addiction among adolescents, with notable links to mental health symptoms, particularly anxiety and stress. The findings suggest the need for targeted health education programmes focusing on time management, digital wellness, and mental health awareness among school-aged children

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