A cross-sectional study on health behavior changes during COVID-19 among adults in Malaysia.

Introduction: COVID-19 has triggered significant disruptions globally, necessitating swift adaptations in individuals' health behaviors.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted during Phase Four of Malaysia's National Recovery Plan and examines how the pandemic has affected health behaviors among adult Malaysians. The study gathered data online using convenience sampling with 1,004 respondents aged 18 and above.

Lifestyle and preventive behaviors among adults during the early phase of the COVID-19 movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia.

Background: Enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia caused by COVID-19 impacted people's health, social, behaviors, and economic consequences. Thus, this study aims to identify adults' lifestyle and preventive behaviors during the MCO's early phase.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted in April 2020 using a convenience sampling technique.