Zulfakar, Putri Nabila (2020) Prevalence of geriatric malnutrition and its associated factors among residents at Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras, Selangor. [Project Paper] (Submitted)
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Abstract
Elderly often suffered from many diseases including geriatric malnutrition. However, there were still limited studies and inconsistent findings conducted on this issue especially among elderly resided in care home. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of geriatric malnutrition and its associated factors among residents at Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras, Selangor. A researcher-administered questionnaire was used to determine the socio-demographics characteristics, medical history, mealtime experience, lifestyle factors (physical activity, smoking status, alcohol use), depression and nutritional status of the respondents. Weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), calf circumference (CC) and functional status were measured. Meanwhile, a two-day diet history was used in the interview session to assess the respondents’ dietary intake. A total of 81 respondents (48 men and 33 women), aged 60 years and above, resided for at least a month length of stay were recruited. Majority of the respondents were Malay (69.1%), single (42.0%) with the mean age and mean monthly income of 73.41±7.84 years and RM 75.85±204.27, respectively. Besides, 59.3% of them had a hospital admission history and 80.2% of them consumed less than three medication per day. The mean BMI was 24.96±4.90 kg/m2 where almost half of them had a normal weight (48.1%). In addition, 58.0% and 25.9% had abdominal obesity and muscle wasting with mean of 86.55±12.06 cm and 31.75±4.01 cm, separately. Most of them consumed daily energy (91.4%) as well as fruits and vegetables (86.4%) below the recommended requirement. More than half of them were also satisfied with their mealtime experience (70.4%), participated in physical activity (59.3%), non-smoker (70.4%), non-drinker (95.1%), and had weak handgrip strength (69.1%). The overall prevalence of geriatric malnutrition was 16.1% while 33.3% of them were found to be at risk of malnutrition. After performing the bivariate analysis, BMI (p<0.001), WC (p<0.05), CC (p<0.001), fruits and vegetables consumption (p<0.05), functional status (o<0.05) and depression (p<0.05) were all correlated significantly with MNA screening score. In conclusion, the findings of the study confirmed that geriatric malnutrition and the risk of malnutrition were prevalent among institutionalized elderly people and this situation urged for appropriate multidimensional nutritional approach in order to improve their nutritional status, health and quality of life of the elderly.
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science |
| Depositing User: | Ms Norafizah Radzuan |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Aug 2023 04:46 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Aug 2023 04:46 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1242 |
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