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Medicine, General & Internal
Hanjin Park, Pil-Sung Yang, Jung-Hoon Sung, Moo-Nyun Jin, Eunsun Jang, Hee Tae Yu, Tae-Hoon Kim, Hui-Nam Pak, Moon-Hyoung Lee, Boyoung Joung
Summary: This study investigated the association between the combined effects of physical activity intensity and PM10 and mortality in older adults. The results showed that for participants engaged in moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity, an increase in the proportion of vigorous intensity to total activity sessions was associated with increased mortality risk under high PM10 exposure and decreased risk under low to moderate PM10 exposure. For participants engaged in light or moderate intensity physical activity, an increase in the proportion of moderate intensity to total activity sessions was associated with decreased mortality risk under high and low to moderate PM10 exposure.
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Bo Lin, Eng Wah Teo, Tingting Yan
Summary: This study developed a psychometric instrument based on self-determination theory to exclusively measure the motivation of Chinese university students to participate in physical activity. The analysis of the samples showed that the scale has good psychometric characteristics.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul O'Halloran, Courtney Sullivan, Kiera Staley, Matthew Nicholson, Erica Randle, Adrian Bauman, Alex Donaldson, Nicola McNeil, Arthur Stukas, Annemarie Wright, Michael Kingsley
Summary: This study aimed to assess the validity of a single item measure (SIM) in detecting change in physical activity levels in adolescents. The results showed that the SIM is adequate for assessing physical activity at a single time point but not recommended for assessing change.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seungwoo Cha, Won Kee Chang, Hee-Mun Cho, Yun-Sun Jung, Miji Kang, Nam-Jong Paik, Won-Seok Kim
Summary: Telephone-based intervention improves physical activity in patients with subacute stroke, with a higher proportion of participants engaging in physical activity and a higher energy expenditure. This study highlights the importance of telephone-based intervention in stroke rehabilitation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Teresa Balboa-Castillo, Sergio Munoz, Pamela Seron, Omar Andrade-Mayorga, Pamela Lavados-Romo, Nicolas Aguilar-Farias
Summary: This study aimed to determine the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) in Chilean adults. The results suggest that the IPAQ-SF test and retest would provide an acceptable measure of total sedentary behavior (SB) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and a weak correlation between IPAQ-SF and accelerometer.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Premaa Supramaniam, Siti Hajar Ismail, Aisyah Ali, E- Li Leong, Prema Muninathan, Tassha Hilda Adnan, Sarala Paramesvaran
Summary: This study aimed to translate and validate the Eating Behavior Pattern Questionnaire (EBPQ) among Malaysian women. The questionnaire was translated into Malay, pre-tested, and validated among female healthcare personnel. Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were conducted to analyze the construct validity, reliability, and feasibility of the questionnaire. The modified 36-item Malay-EBPQ demonstrated moderate internal consistency, reliability, and fit with multidimensional measures of eating behaviors and dietary patterns in a culturally diverse multi-racial population of women.
HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maria Gacek, Grazyna Kosiba, Agnieszka Wojtowicz, Guillermo F. Lopez Sanchez, Jacek Szalewski
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the personality-related determinants of physical activity among PE students in Poland and Spain. The findings showed that Polish students had higher levels of extraversion and conscientiousness and lower levels of neuroticism compared to Spanish students. The level of physical activity was higher among Polish students, and it increased with extraversion and conscientiousness while decreasing with neuroticism. The country of origin also moderated the relationship between conscientiousness and total exercise, with physical activity increasing only among Polish students. The study highlighted the importance of personality traits and cultural background in understanding physical activity levels among PE students.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Kenth Louis Joseph, Hanne Dagfinrud, Anne Christie, Kare Birger Hagen, Anne Therese Tveter
Summary: The research found weak concurrent criterion validity of IPAQ-SF in patients with osteoarthritis, with patients tending to over-report high-intensity activity and under-report low-intensity activity and sitting time.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paula Clara Santos, Leonardo Y. S. Maciel, Sandra Abreu, Ana Rita Mesquita, Cristina Carvalho Mesquita, Sofia Lopes, Jorge Mota
Summary: This study translated and validated the PPAQ questionnaire from English to Portuguese and tested its reliability and validity. The results showed that the PPAQ questionnaire has content validity, excellent reliability, and weak criterion validity compared to the accelerometer.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Salome Aubert, Joel D. Barnes, Silvia A. Gonzalez, Mark S. Tremblay
Summary: The study found that there are gender differences in compliance with physical activity guidelines and recreational sedentary behavior among children and adolescents from Latin-American countries, with boys being more likely to meet the recommendations compared to girls.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Xia Mao, Xianhua Mao, Yu Yu, Jia Guo
Summary: The current study successfully translated and validated the SSSPH-SC, which demonstrated good reliability and validity in a Chinese population. It can be used as a simple and effective tool for assessing social support for physical activity in Chinese adults. The scale can guide future health promotion programs and serve as an evaluation tool for assessing intervention effects.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Zalewska, Monika Galczyk
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the level of fatigue and physical activity in individuals after COVID-19 in Poland and to explore the correlation between fatigue and physical activity. The study found a significant negative relationship between the level of physical activity and total fatigue score. It suggests that physical activity may play an important role in regulating the severity of fatigue.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karel Fromel, Josef Mitas, Dorota Groffik, Michal Kudlacek, Pavel Hap
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the preferences of team sports (TS) among Czech and Polish adolescents in different educational and sports environments, and the impact of agreement between preferred and participated TS on their physical activity (PA) levels and meeting PA recommendations. The results showed that agreement between preferences and participation in TS increased vigorous PA and had a significant effect on total PA. Those who preferred and participated in TS were more likely to meet PA recommendations.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neya Ramanan, Suzie Lee, Gyaandeo Maharajh, Richard Webster, Patricia E. E. Longmuir
Summary: Children with congenital heart disease often have inactive lifestyles and motor skill deficits, which can persist into school age. Enhancing physical activity and motor development in infancy may help prevent inactive lifestyle habits.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kaja Meh, Vedrana Sember, Maroje Soric, Henri Vaha-Ypya, Paulo Rocha, Gregor Jurak
Summary: This study confirms that the validity of physical activity questionnaires (PAQs) increases with participants' fitness levels. The results from IPAQ-SF and GPAQ show a significant trend of higher validity for moderate to vigorous physical activity from the low to high fitness groups. However, EHIS-PAQ demonstrates the best agreement with accelerometer data and has a high validity across all fitness groups.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Anne H. Y. Chu, Mya T. Tint, Hsin F. Chang, Gerard Wong, Wen Lun Yuan, Dedreia Tull, Brunda Nijagal, Vinod K. Narayana, Peter J. Meikle, Kenneth T. E. Chang, Rohan M. Lewis, Claudia Chi, Fabian K. P. Yap, Kok Hian Tan, Lynette P. Shek, Yap-Seng Chong, Peter D. Gluckman, Yung Seng Lee, Marielle Fortier, Keith M. Godfrey, Johan G. Eriksson, Neerja Karnani, Shiao-Yng Chan
Summary: This study found that placental inositol levels vary under maternal hyperglycemia and are associated with offspring birthweight and adiposity at birth. High placental inositol may protect the fetus from the adverse effects of maternal hyperglycemia. Further investigations are needed to explore whether prenatal inositol supplementation can increase placental inositol levels and reduce fetal adiposity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Sangeetha Shyam, Darren Greenwood, Chun-Wai Mai, Seok Shin Tan, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Foong Ming Moy, Janet Cade
Summary: This study investigated the association between hip circumference, skirt size, and pancreatic cancer risk among women, finding that these adiposity indicators were significant predictors of pancreatic cancer in the UK women's cohort study. Hip circumference and skirt size were identified as useful markers for assessing pancreatic cancer risk in women.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kim Sui Wan, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Feisul Idzwan Mustapha, Khalijah Mohd Yusof, Zainudin Mohd Ali, Foong Ming Moy
Summary: This study aimed to describe the A1C trend and predict factors among type 2 diabetes patients in Malaysia. The U-shaped A1C trend was found, with risk factors identified for diabetes-related complications. Targeted interventions are recommended for high-risk groups to improve A1C control.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Neha Sharma, Oliver C. Watkins, Anne H. Y. Chu, W. Cutfield, Keith M. Godfrey, Hannah E. J. Yong, Shiao-Yng Chan
Summary: The incidence of preterm birth is increasing globally, and myo-inositol supplementation may have a positive impact on reducing this risk. However, the molecular mechanisms by which myo-inositol affects preterm labor remain unclear. This paper presents hypotheses on the role of uteroplacental myo-inositol in human parturition and explores potential molecular mechanisms through which myo-inositol may inhibit preterm labor onset.
NUTRITION RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jane Dai, Nur Fadzlina Zulkefli, Foong Ming Moy, Debbie L. Humphries
Summary: Time scarcity and limited sociocultural support for behavior change pose major barriers to healthy eating among working women in metropolitan Malaysia.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jun Fai Yap, Qi Xiong Ng, Yong Zheng Wai, Marzuki Isahak, Mohamad Aziz Salowi, Foong Ming Moy
Summary: This study indicates that factors affecting the uptake of cataract surgery in Malaysia among older individuals include not feeling the need for surgery and fear of surgery or poor outcomes. Reluctance for surgical intervention is more common outside the Central zone.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Nabiha Zamri, Victor Chee Wai Hoe, Ming Moy Foong
Summary: This study investigates the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of female secondary school teachers in Selangor, Malaysia, and identifies factors such as age, body mass index, symptoms of depression and anxiety, low back pain, and resilience level that are associated with HRQoL. The findings will be helpful in planning strategies and initiatives to improve the HRQoL of female secondary school teachers in Malaysia.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yihui Yang, Junjie Huang, Weimiao Wu, Hung N. Luu, Foong-Ming Moy, Songsong Tan, Jiongxing Fu, Tao Ying, Mellissa Withers, Dang The Hung, Dandan Mao, Sikun Chen, Martin C. S. Wong, Wanghong Xu
Summary: This study aims to provide an overview of colonoscopy adherence in cascade screening of colorectal cancer and evaluate the potential influence of initial tests. The results show that adherence to colonoscopy varies greatly across populations and is related to the performance of the initial tests.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Foong Ming Moy, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Eugene Ri Jian Lim, Awang Bulgiba
Summary: Patients with COVID-19 may experience symptoms that last for weeks or even months after recovery, known as Long COVID. It is often overlooked, especially in low- and middle-income countries. An online survey was conducted among COVID-19 survivors to explore their Long COVID symptoms, associated factors, and impact on work. One in five survivors reported experiencing Long COVID, with fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety, and insomnia being the most common symptoms. Females and patients with moderate to severe acute symptoms were more likely to experience Long COVID.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Nadine Alvina Kong, Foong Ming Moy, Shu Hwa Ong, Ghalib Ahmed Tahir, Choo Kiong Loo
Summary: This study aims to develop a mobile diet application that helps users track their diet and provides detailed nutrient analysis through food recognition. The results show that the application has high usability scores and can help users sustain their diet monitoring habit to improve health outcomes.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shiao-Yng Chan, Sheila J. Barton, See Ling Loy, Hsin Fang Chang, Philip Titcombe, Jui-Tsung Wong, Marilou Ebreo, Judith Ong, Karen ML. Tan, Heidi Nield, Sarah El -Heis, Timothy Kenealy, Yap-Seng Chong, Philip N. Baker, Wayne S. Cutfield, Keith M. Godfrey
Summary: This study examined the impact of a combined myo-inositol, probiotics, and micronutrient nutritional supplement on time-to-natural-conception and clinical pregnancy rates. The results showed that there was no significant difference in time-to-natural-conception and clinical pregnancy rates within a year between women receiving the supplement and those in the control group. Overweight women had a longer time-to-conception, but the supplement may shorten their time-to-conception to that comparable to nonoverweight/nonobese women.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Lara-Castor, Renata Micha, Frederick Cudhea, Victoria Miller, Peilin Shi, Jianyi Zhang, Julia R. Sharib, Josh Erndt-Marino, Sean B. Cash, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This study investigated the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among adults in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018. The global average SSB intake was found to be 2.7 servings per week, with higher intake among males, younger individuals, those with higher education levels, and urban residents. The largest increase in SSB intake was observed in Sub-Saharan Africa. These findings highlight the growing problem of SSBs for public health in this region.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne H. Y. Chu, Natarajan Padmapriya, Shuen Lin Tan, Claire Marie J. L. Goh, Yap-Seng Chong, Lynette P. Shek, Kok Hian Tan, Peter D. Gluckman, Fabian K. P. Yap, Yung Seng Lee, See Ling Loy, Jerry K. Y. Chan, Keith M. Godfrey, Johan G. Eriksson, Shiao-Yng Chan, Jonathan Y. Bernard, Falk Muller-Riemenschneider
Summary: This study examined longitudinal changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns from preconception to postpartum. The findings showed that walking time increased during late pregnancy, while vigorous-intensity physical activity and moderate to vigorous physical activity decreased but partially returned to preconception levels postpartum. Sedentary time remained stable during pregnancy but decreased postpartum. Individual characteristics such as ethnicity, body mass index, employment, parity, and self-rated general health significantly influenced women's activity patterns.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victoria Miller, Julia Reedy, Frederick Cudhea, Jianyi Zhang, Peilin Shi, Josh Erndt-Marino, Jennifer Coates, Renata Micha, Patrick Webb, Dariush Mozaffarian
Summary: This article analyzes the consumption levels of animal-source foods (ASF) globally, regionally, and nationally, revealing differences in intake among different populations and an overall increasing trend over the past few decades. The findings provide valuable information for targeting intervention, surveillance, and policy priorities.
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Habeebah Adamu Kakudi, Chu Kiong Loo, Foong Ming Moy, Lim Chee Kau, Kitsuchart Pasupa
Summary: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with an increased incidence of non-communicable diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, and machine learning techniques show higher accuracy in diagnosing MetS. Among the various ML techniques, decision tree and artificial neural network demonstrate the highest predictive performance for MetS.
MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
(2021)
