Association of Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviour on Sleep Quality among Students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning, and Surveying in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.6.23
- Author:
Mohd Syrinaz Azli
1
;
Izzah Noordin
2
;
Siti Azilah Atan
1
;
Emmy Hainida Khairul Ikram
2
,
3
Author Information
1. Defence Fitness Academy, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, 57000 Kem Sg. Besi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2. Centre for Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia&
3. Integrated Nutrition Science and Therapy Research Group (INSPIRE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor Kampus Puncak Alam, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sleep quality, Prevalence, Dietary behaviour, Physical activity, University students
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.6):171-177
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Inadequate sleep among undergraduate students might have an impact on their bodies and everyday
activities. This study aims to investigate the association of physical activity and dietary behaviour on sleep quality
among students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning, and Surveying in UiTM Selangor. Method: This research was
conducted using a cross-sectional research and convenience sampling. The data were collected through the use of
self-administered questionnaires from May to June 2022. Data analysis was done using Statistical Analysis Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Results: A total of 321 students responded the questionnaire. The prevalence
of poor sleep quality among undergraduate students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying was 93.5%.
It was found that physical activity was not associated (p>0.05) with sleep quality using Pearson’s Chi-square test.
Pearson’s Chi-square test revealed that sleep quality was associated (p<0.05) with dietary behaviour which is Western fast food, sweets, water and breakfast skipping, gender, years of study and residential. Conclusion: This study
revealed a high prevalence of poor sleep quality among students of Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying.
This information may be helpful in creating programs to treat and promote good sleep hygiene practices that may
improve students’ physical and mental health.
- Full text:11.2023my1677.pdf
