A Survey On Physical Activity Monitoring (PAM) Among Malaysian Young Adults

Rajkumar  Krishnan Vasanthi; Kishanthini  Murugayah; Praveen  Jayaprabha Surendran; Ali Md        Nadzalan; Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman; Yughdtheswari  Muniandy; Sivabavani Sadasivam

doi:10.55489/njcm.150220243512

Authors

Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi INTI International University, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6866-8224
Kishanthini Murugayah INTI International University, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4408-7445
Praveen Jayaprabha Surendran Heart Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7417-3559
Ali Md Nadzalan Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0621-2245
Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman INTI International University, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Yughdtheswari Muniandy INTI International University, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6443-4543
Sivabavani Sadasivam District Health Office, Ministry of Health, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7720-967X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150220243512

Keywords:

physical activity, monitoring methods, young adults, awareness, healthy lifestyle

Abstract

Background: Physical Activity Monitoring (PAM) is used effectively to encourage and promote an increased level of Physical Activity (PA) in young adults. The aim of this study was to determine the status of PAM and to identify the type of monitoring method being used among young adults in Malaysia is avoid health risks.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the data collection was based on a validated customized questionnaire carried out by sending it online via email, WhatsApp, and Facebook with an explanation of the research background, including the link of the survey questionnaires to the respondents.

Results: A total of 400 participants completed this survey and most participants were in the age range between 25-29 and 50.7% were males. Nearly half of the participants (61.0%) declared that they were monitoring their PA regularly and smartwatches (20.5%) are the most preferable type for PAM.

Conclusion: In this survey, it can be concluded that more awareness needs to be created on the importance of PAM among young adults as nearly another half of the participants surveyed that they were not monitoring their regular PA to follow a healthy lifestyle.

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