Assessment of Body Fat Percentage and Its Associated Factors among Hospitalized Elderly
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.18.5.21
- Author:
Anis Syakirah Zainol
1
;
Noraida Omar
1
,
2
;
Shazli Ilyani Mohamad Shafie
1
;
Siti Hazimah Norhi’sham
1
Author Information
1. Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia&
2. Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Body fat percentage, Elderly, Hospitalized , Obesity
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2022;18(No.5):151-160
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Elevated body fat percentage among elderly has resulted in a significant number of morbidity and
mortality. Thus, this study aimed to determine the body fat percentage and its associated factors among hospitalized
elderly in Klang Valley hospitals. Methods: A total of 57 subjects aged ≥ 60 years were recruited from the geriatric
wards of three Klang Valley hospitals (Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah and Hospital
Kuala Lumpur) using purposive and convenience sampling. A face-to-face interview and physical examination were
conducted to obtain the data on socio-demographic characteristics, medical background, anthropometric measurements, total cholesterol levels, hand-grip strength, perception towards oral health, dietary assessment and malnutrition risk. The body fat percentage was assessed using a handheld bio-electrical impedance OMRON HBF-302 and
compared with Gallagher’s classification of body fat percentage. A simple descriptive statistic and correlation analysis were used to analyze the body fat percentage and its associated factors. Results: Majority of hospitalized elderly
(49%) had elevated body fat percentages. Weight (p≤0.0005), BMI (p≤0.0005), and malnutrition risk (p≤0.0005) were
significantly associated with the body fat percentage. Meanwhile, other variables were not significantly associated
with body fat percentage in hospitalized elderly. Conclusion: Weight, BMI, and malnutrition risk were found to be
significantly associated with the body fat percentage. Other variables were not significantly associated. Thus, a better
understanding of factors associated with body fat percentage is necessary in managing elevated body fat percentage
to reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized elderly.
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