Publications by authors named "S Hamzah"
Background: Obesity presents a growing challenge to public health, and its intricate association with genetics continues to be a compelling field of study. In countries such as Malaysia, where diverse genetic backgrounds converge, exploring the molecular genetics of obesity is even more imperative.
Objective: This scoping review aimed to explore the literature on molecular genetics of obesity in Malaysia.
Article Synopsis
- The review focused on how technology can enhance exercise adherence and motivation, examining different types of tech used in exercise prescriptions within healthcare settings.
- A systematic search yielded 45 relevant studies, identifying mobile apps, exercise gaming, wearable trackers, and websites as common technology tools that promote exercise.
- The findings highlight the importance of specific features in these tools to boost user motivation and adherence, suggesting healthcare professionals should carefully consider these technologies when recommending exercise programs.
YouTube as a source of information for parents about silver diamine fluoride.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
November 2024
Purpose: To depict and evaluate the characteristics, engagement, content, and quality of YouTube videos containing information about silver diamine fluoride (SDF).
Methods: A total of 200 YouTube™ videos were selected and screened, and the video characteristics and engagement indicators were recorded. They were then reviewed for consistency with current professional guidelines on this topic.
Background: Obesity is a pressing public health issue in Malaysia, involving not only excess weight but also complex metabolic and physiological changes. Addressing these complexities requires comprehensive strategies, including understanding the population-level differences in obesity susceptibility. This review aims to compile the genetic variants studied among Malaysians and emphasize their implications for obesity risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Overweight and obesity among children may have psychological consequences, with potentially lasting effects on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The aims of this study were to compare HRQOL across weight status among children and to determine the factors influencing HRQOL among children with overweight and obesity.
Methods: This cross-sectional study involved school children aged 9-16 years that were recruited from eight randomly selected primary and secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur.