Knowledge of Sarcopenia and Associated Factors Among the Malaysian General Public: A Cross-sectional Study

Keng Soon Lean; Seman Noor Hazlisa Che; Krishnan K.Mangaikresh; Bee Chook Jack; Sook Joyce Leong Whye; Ismail Siti Fairuz; Boon Ooi Pei; Cheng Peh Suat

doi:10.3961/jpmph.22.399

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저자정보: Keng Soon Lean (School of Health Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian Malaysia) Seman Noor Hazlisa Che (Department of Nursing School of Medical and Life Sciences Sunway University Petaling Jaya Malaysia) Krishnan K.Mangaikresh (Department of Nursing School of Medical and Life Sciences Sunway University Petaling Jaya Malaysia) Bee Chook Jack (Department of Medical Science School of Medical and Life Sciences Sunway University Petaling Jaya M) Sook Joyce Leong Whye (Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society Kuala Lumpur Malaysia) Ismail Siti Fairuz (School of Occupational Therapy Perdana University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia) Boon Ooi Pei (Department of Medical Science School of Medical and Life Sciences Sunway University Petaling Jaya) Cheng Peh Suat (Department of Medical Science School of Medical and Life Sciences Sunway University Petaling Jaya M)

저널정보: 대한예방의학회 예방의학회지 예방의학회지 제56권 제2호

발행연도: 2023.3

수록면: 164 - 171 (8page)

DOI: 10.3961/jpmph.22.399

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Objectives: Sarcopenia has emerged as a significant aging-related disease that affects many facets of societal-level and patient-level public health. This study analysed knowledge of sarcopenia and associated socio-demographic factors among the general public of Malaysia in order to effectively improve its prevention and countermeasures.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Selangor, Malaysia, using Google Forms among 202 Malaysian adults from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge scores. The continuous variables were evaluated using the independent t-test, Mann–Whitney test, and one-way analysis of variance test. The Spearman correlation coefficient was employed to determine the correlation between socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge score levels.Results: The final analysis included 202 participants. The mean±standard deviation age was 49.03±12.65. Only 6.9% of participants had good knowledge of sarcopenia and were aware of sarcopenia’s characteristics, consequences, and treatments. Post-hoc comparisons using the Dunnett T3 test showed statistical significance in mean knowledge score and age group (p=0.011) and education level (p≤0.001). The Mann–Whitney test revealed that gender (p=0.026) and current smoking status (p=0.023) significantly influenced knowledge scores.Conclusions: The general public’s knowledge of sarcopenia was found to be poor to moderate and associated with age and education status. Therefore, education and interventions by policymakers and healthcare professionals to improve public knowledge of sarcopenia in Malaysia are needed.

#Sarcopenia #Adult #Aging #Malaysian people #Malaysia

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