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cross-sectional·nutrition, dietetics, public health, epidemiology, obstetrics and gynecology·PMC10208685

The correlations between food security, diet quality and weight change among working women of reproductive age during the endemic phase of COVID-19

Zeitschrift Fur Gesundheitswissenschaften · 2 authors, 1 centre

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However, women who failed to meet the Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) gained an average of 1.853 kg more than those who did (p=0.040).

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However, women who failed to meet the Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) gained an average of 1.853 kg more than those who did (p=0.040). Limitations include the use of self-reported pre-pandemic weight and a dietary questionnaire capturing only a single day's intake. The findings suggest interventions promoting healthy eating among working women may be needed.

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PMC10208685

The correlations between food security, diet quality and weight change among working women of reproductive age during the endemic phase of COVID-19

Zeitschrift Fur Gesundheitswissenschaften

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Aim This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the correlations between food security, diet quality and weight change among working women during the endemic phase of COVID-19 in the Klang Valley of Malaysia. Methods Working women aged 18–49 years were required to self-report their socio-demographics and pre-pandemic body weight (body weight during February 2020). Body height and current body weight were measured using a SECA stadiometer and TANITA weighing scale. Food security was assessed using the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES); the diet quality was determined with the Diet Quality Questionnaire (DQQ) for Malaysia. Results The prevalence of moderate-to-severe food insecurity was 19.9%. It is noted that 64.3% of working women gained weight throughout the pandemic, with an average weight gain of 4.36 ± 3.19 kg. Concerning diet quality, the majority (82.5%) achieved the Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W). Findings from linear regression revealed that food security was not significantly correlated with weight change. However, working women who failed to achieve the MDD-W gained, on average, 1.853 kg more than those who did ( p = 0.040). On the other hand, no significant correlation was observed between food security status and diet quality in weight change of working women. Conclusion The current study shall provide an impetus to develop intervention strategies for promoting healthy eating among working women.

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Wiksa Virijo Vicheet, Seok Tyug Tan. The correlations between food security, diet quality and weight change among working women of reproductive age during the endemic phase of COVID-19. Zeitschrift Fur Gesundheitswissenschaften. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-023-01941-1

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Wiksa Virijo Vicheet, Seok Tyug Tan

grid.444504.50000 0004 1772 3483Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Management and Science University, University Drive, off Persiaran Olahraga, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia