Yit Siew Chin
Biographic Data
| ID | 7054945 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yit Siew Chin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yit Siew |
| FAMILY NAME | Chin |
| SIGNATURE | CHIN Y S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7609-1944 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Dietary behaviours, cooking practices and their associations with body weight status among Malaysians – a nationwide study during Covid-19 pandemic
This study builds upon our previous MyNutriLifeCOVID-19 online survey conducted during Malaysia’s second national lockdown (MCO 2.0), by exploring a broader range of nutritional and lifestyle behaviours and their association with risks of underweight, overweight and obesity among Malaysian adults. Cross-sectional study. The MyNutriLifeCOVID-19 was a nationwide survey conducted in all five regions (Central Zone, Northern Zone, Southern Zone, East-…
Children's perspectives on vegetable consumption and gardening: Outcomes from a qualitative study in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Urban poor children have low vegetable consumption due to food insecurities leading to limited access to vegetables. Children's involvement in gardening may improve their vegetable consumption and connection with nature. This qualitative study explored the potential facilitators and barriers related to vegetable consumption and gardening among urban poor children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Four focus group discussions were conducted among 20 rand…
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…
Inadequate Gestational Weight Gain and Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke during Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Low Birth Weight: A Cross-Sectional Study among Full-Term Infants
Despite the advancement of the healthcare system, low birth weight (LBW) remains as one of the leading causes of under-five mortality. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of LBW and its associated factors among 483 third trimester pregnant women recruited from six selected public health clinics in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Pregnant women were interviewed for information on …
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 = …
Associations of obstetrical characteristics and dietary intakes with iron status among pregnant women in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
Purpose Globally, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the most common cause of anaemia during pregnancy. To date, there is lack of established studies investigating factors associated with iron status during pregnancy in Malaysia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the associations of obstetrical characteristics and dietary intakes with iron status among pregnant women attending selected health clinics in Selangor …
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…
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
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors among Vegetarians in Malaysia
The prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) remain unknown in Malaysian vegetarians. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of MetS among vegetarians in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor and its associated factors. The data on socio-demographic characteristics, vegetarianism practises, lifestyle behaviours, body weight, height, waist circumference (WC), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure…
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
Disordered Eating and its Association with Overweight and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adolescents in Selected High Schools of Tehran
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Disordered Eating and its Association with Overweight and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Adolescents in Selected High Schools of Tehran
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
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…
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Associated Factors among Vegetarians in Malaysia
The prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) remain unknown in Malaysian vegetarians. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of MetS among vegetarians in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor and its associated factors. The data on socio-demographic characteristics, vegetarianism practises, lifestyle behaviours, body weight, height, waist circumference (WC), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure…
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 = …
Associations of obstetrical characteristics and dietary intakes with iron status among pregnant women in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
Purpose Globally, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the most common cause of anaemia during pregnancy. To date, there is lack of established studies investigating factors associated with iron status during pregnancy in Malaysia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the associations of obstetrical characteristics and dietary intakes with iron status among pregnant women attending selected health clinics in Selangor …
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…
Inadequate Gestational Weight Gain and Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke during Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Low Birth Weight: A Cross-Sectional Study among Full-Term Infants
Despite the advancement of the healthcare system, low birth weight (LBW) remains as one of the leading causes of under-five mortality. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of LBW and its associated factors among 483 third trimester pregnant women recruited from six selected public health clinics in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Pregnant women were interviewed for information on …
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…
Children's perspectives on vegetable consumption and gardening: Outcomes from a qualitative study in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Urban poor children have low vegetable consumption due to food insecurities leading to limited access to vegetables. Children's involvement in gardening may improve their vegetable consumption and connection with nature. This qualitative study explored the potential facilitators and barriers related to vegetable consumption and gardening among urban poor children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Four focus group discussions were conducted among 20 rand…
Dietary behaviours, cooking practices and their associations with body weight status among Malaysians – a nationwide study during Covid-19 pandemic
This study builds upon our previous MyNutriLifeCOVID-19 online survey conducted during Malaysia’s second national lockdown (MCO 2.0), by exploring a broader range of nutritional and lifestyle behaviours and their association with risks of underweight, overweight and obesity among Malaysian adults. Cross-sectional study. The MyNutriLifeCOVID-19 was a nationwide survey conducted in all five regions (Central Zone, Northern Zone, Southern Zone, East-…
Medicine (13 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (9 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Obesity (5 works) · Overweight (5 works) · Biostatistics (4 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (4 works)