Knowledge and perception of outdoor activities related with nature as a medium of stress reliever among bachelor of science (environmental and occupational health) students in Universiti Putra Malaysia

ABDUL BASIT, NUR SUHADAH (2021) Knowledge and perception of outdoor activities related with nature as a medium of stress reliever among bachelor of science (environmental and occupational health) students in Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: The untreated stress may lead to depression and anxiety. Hence, outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, jogging, visiting recreational parks, and other activities that enjoying nature help to relieve the stress. Objective: To study the knowledge and perception of outdoor activities related with nature as a medium of stress reliever among Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Occupational Health) students in Universiti Putra Malaysia. Methodology: Cross-sectional study was conducted among Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Occupational Health) students. A total of 170 students were enrolled in this study through universal sampling. They were required to answer a set of modified questionnaires. The questionnaire consist of 4 sections to assess the level of knowledge and perception of outdoor activities related with nature as a medium of stress reliever and the prevalence of stress. Then, the data analysis was performed by using SPSS Version 25.0. Results and Discussion: The result showed that the prevalence of stress among the students who experienced moderate level of stress is the highest (66.5%), followed by high perceived stress (24.0%) and low stress (9.4%). The majority of the respondents had good knowledge (57.6%) and good perception (74.7%). There was a significant association between knowledge of outdoor activities related with nature as a medium of stress reliever and the prevalence of stress (X2=13.053, p=0.006). However, there was no significant association between perception of outdoor activities related with nature as a medium of stress reliever and the prevalence of stress (X2=2.302, p=0.301). Respondents also suggest to assess the level of association between attitudes and practices towards the prevalence of stress. Conclusion: Outdoor activities related with nature such as hiking, camping, kayaking and others are suggested to be conducted under the clubs, faculty or university to avoid stress and sustain the mental health. Keywords: knowledge, perception, prevalence of stress, students

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Hafizzuddin Hamidon
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2023 04:36
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2023 04:36
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/970

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