Zalilah Mohd Shariff
Biographic Data
| ID | 5149733 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zalilah Mohd Shariff |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zalilah Mohd |
| FAMILY NAME | Shariff |
| SIGNATURE | SHARIFF Z M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5347-4627 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Effectiveness of mobile health applications with behaviour change techniques in improving maternal health outcomes: A systematic review
Mobile health (mHealth) has emerged as a scalable strategy for delivering timely health information and behavioural support to pregnant women. However, its effectiveness as an educational tool to improve maternal health remains unclear. This systematic review compares the impact of mHealth interventions with conventional nutrition education, with a focus on the integration of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and their influence on maternal outc…
Double Burden of Malnutrition and Its Associated Factors in Urbanized Indigenous Peoples ( Orang Asli ) of Peninsular Malaysia
Double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a global public health concern. This study determined the prevalence of DBM and its associated factors among 451 indigenous households in an urbanized state of Malaysia. Mothers and children were measured for weight and height/length. Mothers were interviewed for socio-demographics and diets of mothers and children. Prevalence of DBM (overweight/obese mother and underweight/stunted child) was 28.8%. Food ins…
Determinants of Excessive Screen Time among Children under Five Years Old in Selangor, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Excessive screen time interferes with the health and development of children. However, the screen time situation among Malaysian children remains poorly understood. This study aims to identify the prevalence and determinants of excessive screen time among children under five years in Selangor, Malaysia, using the latest World Health Organization guidelines. In this cross-sectional study, 489 parent−child dyads were randomly selected from nine gov…
Dietary Quality, Sleep Quality and Muscle Mass Predicted Frailty among Chinese Postmenopausal Women in Malaysia
The older adult population is growing faster than any age group, which increases their risk of frailty. Studies conducted among older adult are relatively scarce in Malaysia, especially among Chinese postmenopausal women, who have the longest life expectancy. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the prevalence of frailty and its associated factors among Chinese postmenopausal women. A total of 220 eligible respondents were recruited, with i…
Higher Parity, Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Rate of Gestational Weight Gain Are Associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Food Insecure Women
Food insecurity may exacerbate adverse maternal health outcomes during pregnancy, however, this association has not been well established, particularly in the context of developing countries. This study aimed to identify the associations between household food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk among urban pregnant women. Household food insecurity was assessed using the translated 10-item Radimer/Cornell hunger scale. Logisti…
Exploration on the Malaysian adolescents’ understanding towards concepts of physical activity, perceived facilitators and barriers in practising an active lifestyle
Purpose This study aimed to explore the understanding of Malaysian adolescents towards concept of physical activity (PA) and their perceived facilitators and barriers in practising an active lifestyle. Design/methodology/approach Using a quota sampling method, a total of 12 focus group discussions (FGDs) were performed at two secondary schools, which were randomly selected in Selangor. This study involved 72 adolescents (males = 51.4%, females = …
Does Food Insecurity Contribute towards Depression? A Cross-Sectional Study among the Urban Elderly in Malaysia
With the aging of the population worldwide, there is an increasing concern for the mental health status as well as physical health. Depression is a common mental health problem among the elderly populations. Since the elderly are susceptible to food insecurity, this cross-sectional study is aimed to determine an association between food insecurity and depression among elderly people. A total of 220 elderly people- aged 60 years and above, residin…
Associations of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with Adiposity and At-Risk Lipid Profile Differ for Indigenous (Orang Asli) Male and Female Adults of Peninsular Malaysia
While suboptimal vitamin D status was relatively low in Orang Asli adults, the prevalence of obesity and undesirable serum lipids were relatively high. The sex-specific associations between vitamin D status with adiposity indices and serum lipids warrant further investigation
The Relationships between a Dietary Pattern Linked to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Life Satisfaction in Early Adolescence
Little is known about the contribution of dietary patterns of poor quality on life satisfaction among Malaysian children. We evaluated associations between an empirically derived "high sugar, high fibre, high dietary energy dense (DED) and low fat" dietary pattern and life satisfaction score in adolescents. A total of 548 adolescents aged 13 years were recruited from randomly selected public schools located in three southern states of Peninsular …
Malaysian adolescents’ perceptions of healthy eating: A qualitative study
Objective: To explore the concepts of healthy eating and to identify the barriers and facilitating factors for dietary behaviour change in adolescents. Design: A qualitative study involving twelve focus groups. Setting: Two secondary schools in the district of Hulu Langat in Selangor, Malaysia. Participants: Seventy-two adolescents aged 13–14 years. Results: Adolescents had some understanding regarding healthy eating and were able to relate healt…
Rate of gestational weight gain trajectory is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes
Objective: To examine the gestational weight gain (GWG) trajectory and its possible association with pregnancy outcomes. Design: GWG trajectories were identified using the latent class growth model. Binary logistic regression was performed to examine the associations between adverse pregnancy outcomes and these trajectories. Setting: Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Participants: Two thousand one hundred ninety-three pregnant women. Results: Three GWG …
Pre-Pregnancy BMI Influences the Association of Dietary Quality and Gestational Weight Gain: The Secost Study
Poor diet quality in pregnancy could impact gestational weight gain (GWG) and consequently fetal growth and development. But today there is limited data available on gestational diet quality. This study investigated the association between diet quality in each pregnancy trimester and GWG in Malaysian women. Diet quality was assessed using the modified Healthy Eating Index for Malaysians (HEI). Total GWG was defined as the difference between measu…
Do not neglect the indigenous peoples when reporting health and nutrition issues of the socio-economically disadvantaged populations in Malaysia
The purpose of this correspondence is to express our disappointment with the coverage of the BMC Public Health supplement: Vol 19 (4) titled "Health and Nutritional Issues Among Low Income Population in Malaysia", which neglected to include the fundamental health and nutrition issues that are adversely affecting the lives and livelihood of the indigenous peoples. The Supplement comprised 21 papers. Two of these papers included indigenous peoples …
School-based intervention that integrates nutrition education and supportive healthy school food environment among Malaysian primary school children: A study protocol
16th September 2019 & Version 4
The effectiveness of a stage-based lifestyle modification intervention for obese children
NCT03429699 retrospectively registered 9 February 2018
School-based intervention to prevent overweight and disordered eating in secondary school Malaysian adolescents: A study protocol
UMIN Clinical Trial Registration UMIN000024349 (Date of registration: 11th. October 2016, retrospectively registered)
Higher Dietary Energy Density is Associated with Stunting but not Overweight and Obesity in a Sample of Urban Malaysian Children
Although diets with high energy density are associated with increased risk of overweight and obesity, it is not known whether such diets are associated with undernutrition. This study assessed the relationship between dietary energy density (ED) and nutritional status of 745 urban 1- to 10-year-old children. Dietary intakes were obtained using food recall and record for two days. Dietary energy density was based on food and caloric beverages. Hig…
Double-burden of malnutrition among the indigenous peoples (Orang Asli) of Peninsular Malaysia
The occurrence of double-burden of malnutrition in Orang Asli population deserves attention. Poverty reduction, access to quality diet and improved health and nutrition literacy are among strategies that could address the coexistence of DBM in this population
Dietary patterns and cognitive ability among 12- to 13 year-old adolescents in Selangor, Malaysia
Objective The present study aimed to identify dietary patterns and determine the relationship between dietary patterns and cognitive ability among 12- to 13 year-old Malay adolescents in the urban areas of Gombak district in Selangor, Malaysia. Design Data on sociodemographic background were obtained from parents. Height and weight were measured and BMI-for-age was determined. Adolescents were interviewed on their habitual dietary intakes using a…
Dietary patterns and risk of colorectal cancer in Tehran Province: A case–control study
Specific dietary patterns, which include healthy and western patterns, may be associated with the risk of colorectal cancer. This diet-disease relationship can be used for developing interventions that aim to promote healthy eating for the prevention of chronic disease, particularly colorectal cancer in the Iranian population
The effect of high lactose–isomaltulose on cognitive performance of young children. A double blind cross-over design study
High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and its association with BMI-for-age among primary school children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This study highlights the presence of a high prevalence of sub-optimal vitamin D status among urban primary school children in a tropical country. In light of the growing problem of obesity in Malaysian children, these findings emphasize the important need for appropriate interventions to address both problems of obesity and poor vitamin D status in children
Weight changes and lifestyle behaviors in women after breast cancer diagnosis: A cross-sectional study
Weight gain was evident in this sample of women after breast cancer diagnosis. Information on magnitude of weight change after breast cancer diagnosis and lifestyle behaviors of breast cancer survivors with varying degrees of weight change could facilitate the development and targeting of effective intervention strategies to achieve healthy weight and optimal health for better survival
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High prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and its association with BMI-for-age among primary school children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This study highlights the presence of a high prevalence of sub-optimal vitamin D status among urban primary school children in a tropical country. In light of the growing problem of obesity in Malaysian children, these findings emphasize the important need for appropriate interventions to address both problems of obesity and poor vitamin D status in children
Weight changes and lifestyle behaviors in women after breast cancer diagnosis: A cross-sectional study
Weight gain was evident in this sample of women after breast cancer diagnosis. Information on magnitude of weight change after breast cancer diagnosis and lifestyle behaviors of breast cancer survivors with varying degrees of weight change could facilitate the development and targeting of effective intervention strategies to achieve healthy weight and optimal health for better survival
The effect of high lactose–isomaltulose on cognitive performance of young children. A double blind cross-over design study
Dietary patterns and risk of colorectal cancer in Tehran Province: A case–control study
Specific dietary patterns, which include healthy and western patterns, may be associated with the risk of colorectal cancer. This diet-disease relationship can be used for developing interventions that aim to promote healthy eating for the prevention of chronic disease, particularly colorectal cancer in the Iranian population
Double-burden of malnutrition among the indigenous peoples (Orang Asli) of Peninsular Malaysia
The occurrence of double-burden of malnutrition in Orang Asli population deserves attention. Poverty reduction, access to quality diet and improved health and nutrition literacy are among strategies that could address the coexistence of DBM in this population
Dietary patterns and cognitive ability among 12- to 13 year-old adolescents in Selangor, Malaysia
Objective The present study aimed to identify dietary patterns and determine the relationship between dietary patterns and cognitive ability among 12- to 13 year-old Malay adolescents in the urban areas of Gombak district in Selangor, Malaysia. Design Data on sociodemographic background were obtained from parents. Height and weight were measured and BMI-for-age was determined. Adolescents were interviewed on their habitual dietary intakes using a…
School-based intervention to prevent overweight and disordered eating in secondary school Malaysian adolescents: A study protocol
UMIN Clinical Trial Registration UMIN000024349 (Date of registration: 11th. October 2016, retrospectively registered)
Higher Dietary Energy Density is Associated with Stunting but not Overweight and Obesity in a Sample of Urban Malaysian Children
Although diets with high energy density are associated with increased risk of overweight and obesity, it is not known whether such diets are associated with undernutrition. This study assessed the relationship between dietary energy density (ED) and nutritional status of 745 urban 1- to 10-year-old children. Dietary intakes were obtained using food recall and record for two days. Dietary energy density was based on food and caloric beverages. Hig…
The effectiveness of a stage-based lifestyle modification intervention for obese children
NCT03429699 retrospectively registered 9 February 2018
Pre-Pregnancy BMI Influences the Association of Dietary Quality and Gestational Weight Gain: The Secost Study
Poor diet quality in pregnancy could impact gestational weight gain (GWG) and consequently fetal growth and development. But today there is limited data available on gestational diet quality. This study investigated the association between diet quality in each pregnancy trimester and GWG in Malaysian women. Diet quality was assessed using the modified Healthy Eating Index for Malaysians (HEI). Total GWG was defined as the difference between measu…
Do not neglect the indigenous peoples when reporting health and nutrition issues of the socio-economically disadvantaged populations in Malaysia
The purpose of this correspondence is to express our disappointment with the coverage of the BMC Public Health supplement: Vol 19 (4) titled "Health and Nutritional Issues Among Low Income Population in Malaysia", which neglected to include the fundamental health and nutrition issues that are adversely affecting the lives and livelihood of the indigenous peoples. The Supplement comprised 21 papers. Two of these papers included indigenous peoples …
School-based intervention that integrates nutrition education and supportive healthy school food environment among Malaysian primary school children: A study protocol
16th September 2019 & Version 4
Exploration on the Malaysian adolescents’ understanding towards concepts of physical activity, perceived facilitators and barriers in practising an active lifestyle
Purpose This study aimed to explore the understanding of Malaysian adolescents towards concept of physical activity (PA) and their perceived facilitators and barriers in practising an active lifestyle. Design/methodology/approach Using a quota sampling method, a total of 12 focus group discussions (FGDs) were performed at two secondary schools, which were randomly selected in Selangor. This study involved 72 adolescents (males = 51.4%, females = …
Does Food Insecurity Contribute towards Depression? A Cross-Sectional Study among the Urban Elderly in Malaysia
With the aging of the population worldwide, there is an increasing concern for the mental health status as well as physical health. Depression is a common mental health problem among the elderly populations. Since the elderly are susceptible to food insecurity, this cross-sectional study is aimed to determine an association between food insecurity and depression among elderly people. A total of 220 elderly people- aged 60 years and above, residin…
Associations of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with Adiposity and At-Risk Lipid Profile Differ for Indigenous (Orang Asli) Male and Female Adults of Peninsular Malaysia
While suboptimal vitamin D status was relatively low in Orang Asli adults, the prevalence of obesity and undesirable serum lipids were relatively high. The sex-specific associations between vitamin D status with adiposity indices and serum lipids warrant further investigation
The Relationships between a Dietary Pattern Linked to Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Life Satisfaction in Early Adolescence
Little is known about the contribution of dietary patterns of poor quality on life satisfaction among Malaysian children. We evaluated associations between an empirically derived "high sugar, high fibre, high dietary energy dense (DED) and low fat" dietary pattern and life satisfaction score in adolescents. A total of 548 adolescents aged 13 years were recruited from randomly selected public schools located in three southern states of Peninsular …
Malaysian adolescents’ perceptions of healthy eating: A qualitative study
Objective: To explore the concepts of healthy eating and to identify the barriers and facilitating factors for dietary behaviour change in adolescents. Design: A qualitative study involving twelve focus groups. Setting: Two secondary schools in the district of Hulu Langat in Selangor, Malaysia. Participants: Seventy-two adolescents aged 13–14 years. Results: Adolescents had some understanding regarding healthy eating and were able to relate healt…
Rate of gestational weight gain trajectory is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes
Objective: To examine the gestational weight gain (GWG) trajectory and its possible association with pregnancy outcomes. Design: GWG trajectories were identified using the latent class growth model. Binary logistic regression was performed to examine the associations between adverse pregnancy outcomes and these trajectories. Setting: Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Participants: Two thousand one hundred ninety-three pregnant women. Results: Three GWG …
Higher Parity, Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Rate of Gestational Weight Gain Are Associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Food Insecure Women
Food insecurity may exacerbate adverse maternal health outcomes during pregnancy, however, this association has not been well established, particularly in the context of developing countries. This study aimed to identify the associations between household food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) risk among urban pregnant women. Household food insecurity was assessed using the translated 10-item Radimer/Cornell hunger scale. Logisti…
Determinants of Excessive Screen Time among Children under Five Years Old in Selangor, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Excessive screen time interferes with the health and development of children. However, the screen time situation among Malaysian children remains poorly understood. This study aims to identify the prevalence and determinants of excessive screen time among children under five years in Selangor, Malaysia, using the latest World Health Organization guidelines. In this cross-sectional study, 489 parent−child dyads were randomly selected from nine gov…
Dietary Quality, Sleep Quality and Muscle Mass Predicted Frailty among Chinese Postmenopausal Women in Malaysia
The older adult population is growing faster than any age group, which increases their risk of frailty. Studies conducted among older adult are relatively scarce in Malaysia, especially among Chinese postmenopausal women, who have the longest life expectancy. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the prevalence of frailty and its associated factors among Chinese postmenopausal women. A total of 220 eligible respondents were recruited, with i…
Double Burden of Malnutrition and Its Associated Factors in Urbanized Indigenous Peoples ( Orang Asli ) of Peninsular Malaysia
Double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a global public health concern. This study determined the prevalence of DBM and its associated factors among 451 indigenous households in an urbanized state of Malaysia. Mothers and children were measured for weight and height/length. Mothers were interviewed for socio-demographics and diets of mothers and children. Prevalence of DBM (overweight/obese mother and underweight/stunted child) was 28.8%. Food ins…
Effectiveness of mobile health applications with behaviour change techniques in improving maternal health outcomes: A systematic review
Mobile health (mHealth) has emerged as a scalable strategy for delivering timely health information and behavioural support to pregnant women. However, its effectiveness as an educational tool to improve maternal health remains unclear. This systematic review compares the impact of mHealth interventions with conventional nutrition education, with a focus on the integration of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and their influence on maternal outc…
Medicine (22 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Internal Medicine (11 works) · Obesity (11 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (11 works) · Biostatistics (8 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (7 works) · Demography (7 works) · Demography (7 works)