Table 2 Findings of the qualitative studies, elderly studies and biomarkers
From: An update on obesity research pattern among adults in Malaysia: a scoping review
No. | Study | Study Design | Sample | Participant Characteristic | Main Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Abdul Aziz et al. [2016] | Semi-structured face to face in-depth interview | 28 | Age: 18 to 59 years old Ethnicity: Malay, Chinese ,Indian Subpopulation: Female , Housewives | • Five main themes associated with obesity problems emerged from the analysis that included ‘personal feelings, beliefs, lifestyles, life issues and effort to reduce weight. |
2. | Muda et al. [2013] | Random sampling | 421 | Age: 20 and above Ethnicity: Malay Subpopulation: Female, Housewives | • Character and behaviour are highly regarded in evaluating a person self worth in the society. • Most respondents were aware of their body weight and indicated an intention to lose weight. |
3. | Ching et al. [2009] | Focus group | 38 | Age: 20 and above Ethnicity: Malay, Iban, Bidayuh. Subpopulation: 21- women 17-Men | • Participants perceived themselves as ugly and felt ashamed of their body size. |
4. | Suzana et al. [2012] | Cross sectional study | 4746 | Age: 60 and above Ethnicity: Malay, Chinese, Indian, others Sub population: Elderly | • Prevalence of overweight and obesity were slightly higher in women (30.3%, 13.8%) compared to men (29.2%. 7.4%) • Malay, Indian ethnicity, higher education level, higher household income, from urban area, and married elderly were predictors of abdominal obesity |
5. | Teng et al. [2011] | Randomized controlled study | 25 | Age: 50-70 years Ethnicity: Malay Subpopulation: Elderly | • Fasting calorie restriction (FCR) group reduced their energy intake for about 18% in 12 weeks time • A significant interaction effect was found in body composition, blood pressure and blood profile in the FCR group • A significant improvement in total DNA rejoining cells and MDA was observed in FCR group |
6. | Shahar et al. [2013] | Cross sectional study | 160 | Age: 60 and above Ethinicity: Malay Subpopulation: elderly in agricultural settlement | • 42.5% of elderly were at risk of malnutrition • Elderly who were at risk of malnutrition have poorer appetite (19.8% of malmutrition risk), decline in functional independent, and more psychosocial problems (depression) |
7. | Shahar et al. [2016] | Prospective study | 2322 | Age: 60 and above Ethinicity: Subpopulation: Elderly in Johor, Selangor, Perak and Kelantan | • The prevalence of successful aging, usual aging and mild cognitive impairment are 11%, 73% and 16%, respectively. |
8. | Apalasamy [2014] | Cross sectional study | 574 | Age: adults Ethnicity: Malay Subpopulation: 464 UM staff and 208 villegars in Bera, Pahang | • ADIPOQ rs17366568 gene was significantly associated with risk of obesity. The frequencies of AG and AA genotypes were significantly higher in the obese group (11%) than in the non-obese group (5%). |
9. | Apalasamy [2014] | Cross sectional study | 631 | Age: adults Ethnicity: Malay Subpopulation: 464 UM staff and 208 villegars in Bera, Pahang | • Resistin levels were not correlated to metabolic parameters such as body weight, waist circumference, body mass index, and lipid parameters. • RETN SNPs and haplotypes are of apparent functional importance in the regulation of resistin levels but are not correlated with obesity and related markers. |
10. | Chua [2012] | Cross sectional study with convenience sampling | 254 | Age: 21-80 years Ethnicity: Chinese, Malay, Indian and other ethinicity Subpopulation: adults in Kampar | • Melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) V103I gene variant was not associated with obesity |