Prevalence of diabetes and its factors among workers at port container terminal

ABD RAHMAN, AZMIN NAJIHAH (2020) Prevalence of diabetes and its factors among workers at port container terminal. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a world health problem and the number of individuals having it is increasing. DM currently stands out as an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of diabetes in Malaysia has increased by 41.0% in just 4 years, from 13.4% in 2015 to 18.3% in 2019. Focusing on job is necessary in the port industry and high accuracy is essential with any single movement. Irregular working hours can affect workers’ daily routine such as eating time, exercise time and others which can lead to unhealthy lifestyle. The information on the prevalence of diabetes among port container terminal workers’ in Malaysia is lacking. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and contributing factors of diabetes among workers in port container terminals. Methodology: A cross sectional study was carried out at a port container terminal in the northern region, Peninsular Malaysia which voluntarily participated by N=200 respondents. The respondents were selected by using a purposive sampling method based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A set of pretested questionnaires was used to obtain information such as socioeconomic, work related and lifestyle information by face-to-face interview. Anthropometry, blood glucose and blood pressure measurements were collected using OMRON HBF-516B Full Body Sensor, SECA 206 measuring tape, Sannuo GA-3 Glucometer, and Omron HEM-7121-Z Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor. All data was analyzed using SPSS version 25. Results: This study found the prevalence of diabetes among the respondents was 23.5%. The predictor of diabetes was daily carbohydrate intake (p<0.05) while BMI was marginally significant (p=0.06). Conclusion: This study concluded that those who consumed carbohydrates frequently have 3.2 times the odd of getting diabetes than those whose consumed carbohydrates less frequent (95% CI: 1.50, 6.63). Diabetes screening and proper healthy lifestyle programs are needed to be implemented among these workers in order to provide the ability to adopt lifestyle changes as early as possible, to improve wellbeing and thereby reduce the possibility of complications. Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, workers, port container terminal, prevalence, carbohydrate intake.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Hafizzuddin Hamidon
Date Deposited:	21 Feb 2023 04:24
Last Modified:	21 Feb 2023 04:24
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/821

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