Prevalence of comorbidities and its association with smoking among adults in Felda, Negeri Sembilan in year 2013

Khong,, Siau Chenn (2013) Prevalence of comorbidities and its association with smoking among adults in Felda, Negeri Sembilan in year 2013. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Background: Smoking appears to be a common behaviour among Malaysian. Cigarette smoking has consequences which negatively affect the body system. Objective: To detennine comorbidities associated with smoking among respondents m FELDA Raja Alias 1 and FELDA Serting Hilir 1, Negeri SembiIan. Methods: A cross-sectional study ofadults in FELDA was conducted using cluster sampling. A self-reporting questionnaire was used to assess smoking status and medical comorbidities. Piloted COPD-PS questionnaire and DASS 21 were used to assess the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CaPO) and psychological comorbidities respectively. All the data obtained was categorized and analysed using Chi-square Test or Fisher's Exact Test. Results: This study involved 498 respondents with a response rate of 96.2%. About 16% of respondents have one or more chronic diseases. The highest prevalent disease among respondents was cardiovascular disease (12.1%) followed by respiratory disease (3.5%).The prevalence of chronic disease among smokers was 24.1 %. Among smokers, 6.0% were found to have respiratory disease, 15.1 % have cardiovascular disease (CYD) and 10.3% have risks of COPD. About a third of smokers have depression or anxiety while 17.7% have stress. Conclusion: The prevalence of chronic disease among FELDA settlers is high. There is a significant association between smoking with chronic disease, respiratory disease, risk of COPD, depression, anxiety and stress. Keywords: Comorbidities, smoking, chronic disease, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, risk ofCOPD, depression, anxiety, stress

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2022 03:08
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2023 06:38
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118

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