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Self-perception and quality of life among overweight and obese rural housewives in Kelantan, Malaysia

Muda WA 1 , Kuate D 2 , Jalil RA 3 , Nik WS 4 , Awang SA 5

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia. wanmanan@usm.my
  • 2 Department of Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia. dieudonnekuate@gmail.com
  • 3 Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. rohanajalil@usm.my
  • 4 Program of Dietetics, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. wsuriati@usm.my
  • 5 Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. azimahkck@usm.my
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 2015;13:19.
PMID: 25879187 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-015-0210-z

Abstract

Obesity, in the past was perceived to be the problem of the rich, but recent studies have reported that the problem of obesity is a worldwide problem and rural population is no less affected. Self-perceived health and weight appropriateness is an important component of weight-loss and eating behaviors and may be mediated by local, social and cultural patterning. In addition to the quality of life assessment, it should therefore be an important focal point for the design and implementation of clinical and public health policies.

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