Nur Kamilah Mohd Fauzy, Muhammad Salahuddin Haris, Azrulein Ibrahim, Muhd Alwi Muhd Helmi, S. Harith
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) intake may be beneficial in many aspects during the early phase of life. This scoping review aims to examine the beneficial outcomes and intakes of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFA among children. An electronic database search on academic journals published from 2017 to 2021 was conducted using Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar. A total of 35 studies were identified and included in this scoping review. Majority of the findings found that PUFAs intake has a beneficial impact on the growth development, mental and cognitive health among children whether they are malnourished, sick or healthy individuals. Overall, this review may provide additional information on the benefits and recommended intake of supplementing PUFAs on children. More detailed research on this topic is needed to support these findings since it will contribute to the formation of the dietary intervention.
{"title":"Beneficial Outcomes of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Malnourished Children: A Scoping Review","authors":"Nur Kamilah Mohd Fauzy, Muhammad Salahuddin Haris, Azrulein Ibrahim, Muhd Alwi Muhd Helmi, S. Harith","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.38","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.38","url":null,"abstract":"Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) intake may be beneficial in many aspects during the early phase of life. This scoping review aims to examine the beneficial outcomes and intakes of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFA among children. An electronic database search on academic journals published from 2017 to 2021 was conducted using Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar. A total of 35 studies were identified and included in this scoping review. Majority of the findings found that PUFAs intake has a beneficial impact on the growth development, mental and cognitive health among children whether they are malnourished, sick or healthy individuals. Overall, this review may provide additional information on the benefits and recommended intake of supplementing PUFAs on children. More detailed research on this topic is needed to support these findings since it will contribute to the formation of the dietary intervention.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"6 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aimi Nursyahirah Ahmad, S. Abdullah, Amalina ABU MANSOR, N. Che Dom, Ali Najah Ahmed, Nurul Ain Ismail, M. Ismail
Introduction: Ozone (O3) is a significant component of photochemical smog as a typical secondary which is formed via nitrogen oxide photochemical interactions with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This research discerns the complex influence of meteorological parameters and air pollutants influencing O3 concentrations. Methods: Data were acquired from 1 January 2018 until 31 December 2020 that including ozone (O3), nitrogen oxide (NOx), nitric oxide (NO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), wind speed, solar radiation, temperature, and relative humidity (RH). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics in terms of line graphs. Results: The results demonstrate that the O3 concentration peaked around 14:00 hours and dropped at night (20:00 hours) owing to the lack of sunshine and redox processes. Conclusion: In conclusion, ozone precursors played an important role in ozone formation and the findings of this research are valuable for policymakers and other interested parties.
{"title":"Assessment of Daytime and Nighttime Ground Level Ozone Pollution in Malaysian Urban Areas","authors":"Aimi Nursyahirah Ahmad, S. Abdullah, Amalina ABU MANSOR, N. Che Dom, Ali Najah Ahmed, Nurul Ain Ismail, M. Ismail","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.32","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Ozone (O3) is a significant component of photochemical smog as a typical secondary which is formed via nitrogen oxide photochemical interactions with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This research discerns the complex influence of meteorological parameters and air pollutants influencing O3 concentrations. Methods: Data were acquired from 1 January 2018 until 31 December 2020 that including ozone (O3), nitrogen oxide (NOx), nitric oxide (NO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), wind speed, solar radiation, temperature, and relative humidity (RH). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics in terms of line graphs. Results: The results demonstrate that the O3 concentration peaked around 14:00 hours and dropped at night (20:00 hours) owing to the lack of sunshine and redox processes. Conclusion: In conclusion, ozone precursors played an important role in ozone formation and the findings of this research are valuable for policymakers and other interested parties.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sharina Barkiah Muhamad Azhar, D. Vanoh, Keerthana Sree Ganggaya
Introduction: University students had high risk of unhealthy lifestyle habits such as being sedentary and having poor dietary choices due to higher cost of healthy food and the wide availability of fast food. These may contribute to overweight, obesity and co-morbidities. The aim of the study was to determine the association of food choices motives, physical activity (PA) level and body mass index status among undergraduates in Universiti Sains Malaysia. Methods: A total of 125 undergraduate students were recruited. Self-reported online questionnaire was administered to obtain information about sociodemographic information, anthropometric measurements, food choice motives using Food Choices Questionnaire and physical activity using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. The association between food choice motive, PA and body mass index was assessed using Spearman correlation and Fisher`s Exact Test. Results: The three most important food choice motives are religion, price and sensory appeal. A total of 16% of the subjects were underweight, 19.2% were overweight and 11.2% were obese. 21.6% of the students had low PA level. There was significant inverse association between sensory appeal and BMI (p = 0.002, r = - 0.269). Physical activity was not significantly different between BMI categories. Conclusion: Those who have lower BMI reported to have greater sensory appeal, but association between PA and body mass index had no significant difference. Future studies are required for understanding the direct impact of food choice motives on dietary quality and its association with PA motivation and BMI status for reducing the prevalence of obesity among undergraduates.
{"title":"Food Choice Motives, Physical Activity Level and Body Mass Index Status Among Undergraduates Students: A Cross-sectional Study","authors":"Sharina Barkiah Muhamad Azhar, D. Vanoh, Keerthana Sree Ganggaya","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.20","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: University students had high risk of unhealthy lifestyle habits such as being sedentary and having poor dietary choices due to higher cost of healthy food and the wide availability of fast food. These may contribute to overweight, obesity and co-morbidities. The aim of the study was to determine the association of food choices motives, physical activity (PA) level and body mass index status among undergraduates in Universiti Sains Malaysia. Methods: A total of 125 undergraduate students were recruited. Self-reported online questionnaire was administered to obtain information about sociodemographic information, anthropometric measurements, food choice motives using Food Choices Questionnaire and physical activity using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. The association between food choice motive, PA and body mass index was assessed using Spearman correlation and Fisher`s Exact Test. Results: The three most important food choice motives are religion, price and sensory appeal. A total of 16% of the subjects were underweight, 19.2% were overweight and 11.2% were obese. 21.6% of the students had low PA level. There was significant inverse association between sensory appeal and BMI (p = 0.002, r = - 0.269). Physical activity was not significantly different between BMI categories. Conclusion: Those who have lower BMI reported to have greater sensory appeal, but association between PA and body mass index had no significant difference. Future studies are required for understanding the direct impact of food choice motives on dietary quality and its association with PA motivation and BMI status for reducing the prevalence of obesity among undergraduates.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Engku Husna Engku Ismail, Noorul Balqis Che Ibrahim, Mohd Hafizuddin Husin, Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif
Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a malignant smooth muscle tumour of the uterus. It is rare and accounting for less than 2% of cases in malignant gynaepathology. To date, only a few reported cases of leiomyosarcoma arising from leiomyoma documented in the literature. We shared an uncommon occurrence of leiomyosarcoma arising from leiomyoma. Presented herein is a case of a ‘rare epithelioid subtype’ of leiomyosarcoma arising from a leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman. We highlighted the importance of recognizing the possibilities of this event to allow for a timely diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma and to provide insights on management of patients presented with clinically presumed fibroid.
{"title":"Uterine Epithelioid Leiomyosarcoma Arising Within Leiomyoma in A Postmenopausal Woman: A Case Report","authors":"Engku Husna Engku Ismail, Noorul Balqis Che Ibrahim, Mohd Hafizuddin Husin, Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.51","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.51","url":null,"abstract":"Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a malignant smooth muscle tumour of the uterus. It is rare and accounting for less than 2% of cases in malignant gynaepathology. To date, only a few reported cases of leiomyosarcoma arising from leiomyoma documented in the literature. We shared an uncommon occurrence of leiomyosarcoma arising from leiomyoma. Presented herein is a case of a ‘rare epithelioid subtype’ of leiomyosarcoma arising from a leiomyoma in a postmenopausal woman. We highlighted the importance of recognizing the possibilities of this event to allow for a timely diagnosis of leiomyosarcoma and to provide insights on management of patients presented with clinically presumed fibroid.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"52 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohd Fazeli Sazali, S. S. Syed Abdul Rahim, R. Avoi, Nooralisa Mohd Tuah, Roddy Teo, Grace Lansing Meryl
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death due to a single infectious agent. The disease is treatable by a minimum of six months of anti-TB drugs. However, prolonged duration of treatment using directly observed therapy (DOT) causes significant inconvenience to patients and is ineffective in improving treatment outcomes. Therefore, incorporating the Health Belief Model into the development of digital technology could help change behaviour and improve adherence. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mobile applications in improving TB medication adherence. Methods: This study proposed to conduct a randomized trial among TB patients in the Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, and Putatan districts of Sabah, Malaysia. The eligible sample will be randomly assigned to the mobile application DOT arm and standard DOT arm. The primary outcome is the adherence level calculated by the percentage of medication observed divided by the intended dose taken in two months, with 80% and more successfully observed treatment considered highly adherent. The secondary outcomes are health-related quality of life, satisfaction, and monthly household income. Multiple logistic regression and repeated measures ANCOVA will be used to determine the effectiveness of interventions to achieve primary and secondary outcomes. Discussion: The findings from this study could hopefully provide insight into rethinking TB care delivery to achieve better TB treatment outcomes. Trial Registration: This study protocol has been approved by the Medical Research Ethics Committee (MREC), Ministry of Health Malaysia (NMRR ID-21-01949-73X) and registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05259254).
{"title":"Effectiveness of Mobile Application to Improve Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment: A Study Protocol","authors":"Mohd Fazeli Sazali, S. S. Syed Abdul Rahim, R. Avoi, Nooralisa Mohd Tuah, Roddy Teo, Grace Lansing Meryl","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.45","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death due to a single infectious agent. The disease is treatable by a minimum of six months of anti-TB drugs. However, prolonged duration of treatment using directly observed therapy (DOT) causes significant inconvenience to patients and is ineffective in improving treatment outcomes. Therefore, incorporating the Health Belief Model into the development of digital technology could help change behaviour and improve adherence. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of mobile applications in improving TB medication adherence. Methods: This study proposed to conduct a randomized trial among TB patients in the Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, and Putatan districts of Sabah, Malaysia. The eligible sample will be randomly assigned to the mobile application DOT arm and standard DOT arm. The primary outcome is the adherence level calculated by the percentage of medication observed divided by the intended dose taken in two months, with 80% and more successfully observed treatment considered highly adherent. The secondary outcomes are health-related quality of life, satisfaction, and monthly household income. Multiple logistic regression and repeated measures ANCOVA will be used to determine the effectiveness of interventions to achieve primary and secondary outcomes. Discussion: The findings from this study could hopefully provide insight into rethinking TB care delivery to achieve better TB treatment outcomes. Trial Registration: This study protocol has been approved by the Medical Research Ethics Committee (MREC), Ministry of Health Malaysia (NMRR ID-21-01949-73X) and registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05259254).","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. S. Azli, Izzah Noordin, S. Atan, Emmy Hainida Khairul Ikram
Introduction: Inadequate sleep among undergraduate students might have an impact on their bodies and everyday activities. This study aims to investigate the association of physical activity and dietary behaviour on sleep quality among students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning, and Surveying in UiTM Selangor. Method: This research was conducted using a cross-sectional research and convenience sampling. The data were collected through the use of self-administered questionnaires from May to June 2022. Data analysis was done using Statistical Analysis Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: A total of 321 students responded the questionnaire. The prevalence of poor sleep quality among undergraduate students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying was 93.5%. It was found that physical activity was not associated (p>0.05) with sleep quality using Pearson’s Chi-square test. Pearson’s Chi-square test revealed that sleep quality was associated (p<0.05) with dietary behaviour which is Western fast food, sweets, water and breakfast skipping, gender, years of study and residential. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of poor sleep quality among students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying. This information may be helpful in creating programs to treat and promote good sleep hygiene practices that may improve students’ physical and mental health.
{"title":"Association of Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviour on Sleep Quality among Students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning, and Surveying in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor","authors":"M. S. Azli, Izzah Noordin, S. Atan, Emmy Hainida Khairul Ikram","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.23","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Inadequate sleep among undergraduate students might have an impact on their bodies and everyday activities. This study aims to investigate the association of physical activity and dietary behaviour on sleep quality among students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning, and Surveying in UiTM Selangor. Method: This research was conducted using a cross-sectional research and convenience sampling. The data were collected through the use of self-administered questionnaires from May to June 2022. Data analysis was done using Statistical Analysis Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: A total of 321 students responded the questionnaire. The prevalence of poor sleep quality among undergraduate students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying was 93.5%. It was found that physical activity was not associated (p>0.05) with sleep quality using Pearson’s Chi-square test. Pearson’s Chi-square test revealed that sleep quality was associated (p<0.05) with dietary behaviour which is Western fast food, sweets, water and breakfast skipping, gender, years of study and residential. Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of poor sleep quality among students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying. This information may be helpful in creating programs to treat and promote good sleep hygiene practices that may improve students’ physical and mental health.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139278967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ika Fidianingsih, Nurahmi Widyani Ratri, Muhammad Wathoni Ikhlas, Maftuhah Zahara, Reinike Larasati Fajrin, Titis Nurmasitoh, Irena Agustiningtyas
Introduction: Long-term fasting (>24 hours) can result in mucosal atrophy, reduced number of goblet cells (GCs) and Peyer’s patches (PPs), and changes in the gut microbiota. This study aimed to determine whether there is a difference in the morphology of intestinal mucosa between mice treated with Dawood fasting and those fed an ad libitum (AL) diet. Methods: An experimental study used ten mice (BALB/c) divided into two groups. One group was given food and drink AL (the AL group). The treatment group (the F group) fasted intermittently in 14-hour (5 p.m. to 7 a.m.) every other day. The study was conducted for 56 days. The faeces from the intestine were diluted 100-fold and cultured for microbiota colony counts. Haematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to observe the villus length (VL) and the area of PPs, and periodic acid-Schiff staining was used to examine the number of GCs. Results: There were no significant differences in the VL, GCs, PPs and the number of microbiota between the F group and the AL group with the respective p = 0.26 (369.54 ± 48.41 vs 307.16 ± 61.16) μm, p = 0.33 (10.42 ± 1.27 vs 9.15 ± 2.44), p = 0.8 (0.164 ± 0.069 vs 0.159 ± 0.089) mm2, and p = 0.64 (1.85 ± 0.97 vs 2.22 ± 1.43) CFU/ml. Conclusion: Dawood fasting has no effect on the histopathological condition of the intestinal mucosa, including the VL, GCs count, area of PPs and the number of microbiota in mice.
简介：长期禁食（超过 24 小时）会导致粘膜萎缩、鹅口疮细胞（GCs）和佩尔氏斑块（PPs）数量减少以及肠道微生物群发生变化。本研究旨在确定道伍德禁食小鼠与自由饮食（AL）小鼠的肠道粘膜形态是否存在差异。研究方法实验研究使用十只小鼠（BALB/c），分为两组。一组给予 AL 饮食（AL 组）。治疗组（F 组）每隔一天间歇性禁食 14 小时（下午 5 点至上午 7 点）。研究持续了 56 天。肠道粪便稀释 100 倍后进行微生物菌群计数培养。采用血红素和伊红染色法观察绒毛长度（VL）和PPs面积，采用周期性酸性-Schiff染色法检测GCs数量。结果F组与AL组的VL、GCs、PPs和微生物群数量无明显差异，P = 0.26（369.54 ± 48.41 vs 307.16 ± 61.16）μm，p = 0.33（10.42 ± 1.27 vs 9.15 ± 2.44），p = 0.8（0.164 ± 0.069 vs 0.159 ± 0.089）mm2，p = 0.64（1.85 ± 0.97 vs 2.22 ± 1.43）CFU/ml。结论禁食对小鼠肠粘膜的组织病理学状况，包括VL、GCs数量、PPs面积和微生物群数量没有影响。
{"title":"The Effects of Dawood Fasting on The Morphology of Intestinal Mucosa in Balb/c Mice","authors":"Ika Fidianingsih, Nurahmi Widyani Ratri, Muhammad Wathoni Ikhlas, Maftuhah Zahara, Reinike Larasati Fajrin, Titis Nurmasitoh, Irena Agustiningtyas","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.2","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Long-term fasting (>24 hours) can result in mucosal atrophy, reduced number of goblet cells (GCs) and Peyer’s patches (PPs), and changes in the gut microbiota. This study aimed to determine whether there is a difference in the morphology of intestinal mucosa between mice treated with Dawood fasting and those fed an ad libitum (AL) diet. Methods: An experimental study used ten mice (BALB/c) divided into two groups. One group was given food and drink AL (the AL group). The treatment group (the F group) fasted intermittently in 14-hour (5 p.m. to 7 a.m.) every other day. The study was conducted for 56 days. The faeces from the intestine were diluted 100-fold and cultured for microbiota colony counts. Haematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to observe the villus length (VL) and the area of PPs, and periodic acid-Schiff staining was used to examine the number of GCs. Results: There were no significant differences in the VL, GCs, PPs and the number of microbiota between the F group and the AL group with the respective p = 0.26 (369.54 ± 48.41 vs 307.16 ± 61.16) μm, p = 0.33 (10.42 ± 1.27 vs 9.15 ± 2.44), p = 0.8 (0.164 ± 0.069 vs 0.159 ± 0.089) mm2, and p = 0.64 (1.85 ± 0.97 vs 2.22 ± 1.43) CFU/ml. Conclusion: Dawood fasting has no effect on the histopathological condition of the intestinal mucosa, including the VL, GCs count, area of PPs and the number of microbiota in mice.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139279107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Sumarni, Hartati Hartati, Afiyah Sri Harnany, Dwi Sarbini, Siti Fadlilah, Ariyanto Nugroho
Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a significant factor in cardiovascular and other diseases. Corn can be used to treat dyslipidemia. This study is to determine the effect of boiled corn water on levels of HDL-C, LDL-C, triglycerides (TG), and total cholesterol (TC) in people with dyslipidemia in certain areas in Indonesia. Methods: We used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. A sample of 40 people for each group was taken using a purposive sampling technique. The group was given the intervention of corn-boiled water @ 200cc twice daily for seven days. Blood lipid profile using fasting and examined by Fluorometric-enzymatic assay method. All procedures are carried out based on operational standards. Within-group comparisons used the Wilcoxon test, while between-group comparisons used the Mann-Whitney U and Independent T-Test. Results: The LDL-C control group experienced an increase of 65.1 mg/dL, and the entire group’s lipid profile variation showed no difference between the pretest and posttest (p>.05). The intervention group showed an increase in HDL-C (0.1 mg/dL), a decrease in LDL-C (30.2 mg/dL), TG (27.0 mg/dL), and TC (35.6 mg/dL). Within-group comparison of the intervention group showed HDL-C (p.153), LDL-C (p.001), TG (p.023), and TC (p<.001). A between-group comparison showed HDL-C (p.101), LDL-C (p.034), TG (p.003), and TC (p.006). Conclusion: Whole corn boiled water provides good evidence that it is effective in lowering LDL-C, TG, and TC, as well as improving dyslipidemia in HDL-C patients. This intervention can be used as an alternative treatment for dyslipidemia in terms of nutrition.
{"title":"Corn (Zea mays L) Boiled Water Provides Good Evidence for Lowering of Lipid Profile (HDL-C, LDL-C, Triglycerides, and Total Cholesterol) in Dyslipidemia","authors":"S. Sumarni, Hartati Hartati, Afiyah Sri Harnany, Dwi Sarbini, Siti Fadlilah, Ariyanto Nugroho","doi":"10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.16","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a significant factor in cardiovascular and other diseases. Corn can be used to treat dyslipidemia. This study is to determine the effect of boiled corn water on levels of HDL-C, LDL-C, triglycerides (TG), and total cholesterol (TC) in people with dyslipidemia in certain areas in Indonesia. Methods: We used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. A sample of 40 people for each group was taken using a purposive sampling technique. The group was given the intervention of corn-boiled water @ 200cc twice daily for seven days. Blood lipid profile using fasting and examined by Fluorometric-enzymatic assay method. All procedures are carried out based on operational standards. Within-group comparisons used the Wilcoxon test, while between-group comparisons used the Mann-Whitney U and Independent T-Test. Results: The LDL-C control group experienced an increase of 65.1 mg/dL, and the entire group’s lipid profile variation showed no difference between the pretest and posttest (p>.05). The intervention group showed an increase in HDL-C (0.1 mg/dL), a decrease in LDL-C (30.2 mg/dL), TG (27.0 mg/dL), and TC (35.6 mg/dL). Within-group comparison of the intervention group showed HDL-C (p.153), LDL-C (p.001), TG (p.023), and TC (p<.001). A between-group comparison showed HDL-C (p.101), LDL-C (p.034), TG (p.003), and TC (p.006). Conclusion: Whole corn boiled water provides good evidence that it is effective in lowering LDL-C, TG, and TC, as well as improving dyslipidemia in HDL-C patients. This intervention can be used as an alternative treatment for dyslipidemia in terms of nutrition.","PeriodicalId":506570,"journal":{"name":"November 2023","volume":"74 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139279240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Syaharatul Patimah Kamarudin, S. M. Yasin, N. Ismail, Mohamad Rodi Isa
Introduction: Tobacco smoking causes various chronic diseases and adds costs to healthcare systems. The current smoking cessation interventions mostly target smokers who are ready to quit and are reactive in recruitment. Recently, mobile phones have become a new tool for promoting smoking cessation. The aim of this paper is to present a study protocol on a quasi-experimental study investigating the effects of a workplace mHealth intervention for smoking behaviour. Methods: A quasi-experimental study will be conducted among employees in an academic institution in Malaysia. The intervention group will receive a theory based WhaSTOP module via WhatsApp and will be compared with the control group (receive usual care). The primary outcomes are stage movement and the number of cigarettes per day. The secondary outcomes include knowledge of smoking, quit attempt, nicotine dependence, 7-day point prevalence of smoking abstinence, and the Transtheoretical Model constructs. A generalised estimating equation analysis will be performed to determine the effects of the intervention. Discussion: This protocol will provide a novel method to proactively approach smokers regardless of readiness to quit and to guide them through the stages of change so that they will be ready to take action to quit. This research will also provide insight into whether the intervention can be utilised as an additional tool for smokers at the workplace to quit smoking. Trial Registration: The trial was registered with the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (Registry Number IRCT20220415054539N1).
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Introduction: Barnyard millet, an ancient grain that serves as a staple food and a key component of many diets, requires processing before consumption. Roasting is a common processing method that can enhance millet palatability. However, it is important to ensure that the nutritional properties are well preserved. Hence, this study investigated the influence of roasting on the proximate composition, amino acid composition, total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of the whole grain barnyard millet sample. Method: The roasted sample of whole grain barnyard millet was roasted in the oven at 110℃ for 10 minutes and used for proximate analysis and amino acid composition. Meanwhile, TPC and DPPH were performed using the ethanol extract of a roasted whole-grain barnyard millet sample. Results: This study found a significant (p<0.05) of 14.22% reduction in moisture content in roasted millet compared to non-roasted millet. The roasted millet sample showed a higher fat content (p<0.05) compared to the non-roasted millet sample, with values of 5.08±0.24% and 4.38±0.24%, respectively. The total amino acid content of the non-roasted sample was 116.76±11.31ng, while the roasted sample had a value of 123.51±0.23.22ng. In addition, the TPC and antioxidant activity were found significantly higher (p<0.05) in the roasted sample than in the non-roasted sample of whole grain barnyard millet. Conclusion: The roasting method should be considered in processing of the whole grain barnyard millet to enhance the nutrient composition and boost its functionality.
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