UNDERSTANDING OF OBESITY AMONG REGISTERED NURSE

Authors

  • Roziyah Mohd Ardzi Staff Nurse U29, Hospital Selayang, Faculty of Health Science, University Technology Mara, Malaysia
  • Norhayati Shariff Staff Nurse U29, Hospital Selayang, Faculty of Health Science, University Technology Mara, Malaysia
  • Nor Zaliza Omar Staff Nurse U29, Hospital Selayang, Faculty of Health Science, University Technology Mara, Malaysia
  • Norhasmie Ramli Staff Nurse U29, Hospital Selayang, Faculty of Health Science, University Technology Mara, Malaysia
  • Khairil Anuar Md Isa Staff Nurse U29, Hospital Selayang, Faculty of Health Science, University Technology Mara, Malaysia

Abstract

This study sought to investigate understanding of obesity among registered nurse e-PJJ student semester 9 UiTM in Puncak Alam, in Selangor, Malaysia. A survey research design was used for the study. 100 nurses were randomly selected from 130 nurses in e-PJJ student semester 9. Study of this population was done by systematic sampling. The target groups for this study are matrons, sisters and staff nurses. 100% nurses showed understanding of obesity. Eating habits of the nurses contributed to this obesity. It was recommended among others, that nurses should practice theoretical knowledge base and the need to more opportunities for physical activities at hospital sites was emphasized.

Keywords:

Obesity, Registered Nurses, Knowledge and attitude

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Published

01-07-2014

How to Cite

Roziyah Mohd Ardzi, Norhayati Shariff, Nor Zaliza Omar, Norhasmie Ramli, & Khairil Anuar Md Isa. (2014). UNDERSTANDING OF OBESITY AMONG REGISTERED NURSE. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing (MJN), 6(1), 38-43. Retrieved from https://ejournal.lucp.net/index.php/mjn/article/view/489

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2014): The Malaysian Journal of Nursing

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