Physical Activity Levels and Associated Factors for Health Complaints among Female University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia: A University-based Cross-Sectional Survey
| Autor: | Norhanis Farina Abdul Razak, Ayu Suzailiana Muhamad, Ambra Gentile, Marilyn Li Yin Ong |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), Vol 42, Iss 4, Pp e20241031-e20241031 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2586-9981 2630-0559 |
| DOI: | 10.31584/jhsmr.20241031 |
| Popis: | Objective: This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of health complaints and physical activity levels among female university students; including determining the risk factors of health complaints during the pandemic. Material and Methods: Data were collected from 205 female university students, aged 18-29 years old via self-administered online questionnaires during a nationwide movement-restricted order. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) and a modified health symptoms questionnaire were used to assess physical activity levels and health complaints. Results: The most prevalent daily health complaint was sleeping difficulties (8.3%). The total minutes of sedentary behaviour were positively associated with health complaints (r=0.131, p-value=0.031), while the total minutes of moderate recreation were negatively associated with health complaints (r=-0.166, p-value=0.009). Marital status (standardised beta coefficient, β=-0.167, p-value=0.030) and employment (β=-0.180, p-value=0.017) were risks of health complaints. Conclusion: Sedentariness; including sociodemographic factors during the pandemic was associated with health complaints. Appropriate counselling, finance and social supports and physical activity programmes are recommended at universities to prevent future health risks. |
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