Association between walking time spent and high sensitivity C-reactive protein level among obese women

Daud, Azlina and Abu Bakar Sedek, Siti Sarah Hasanah and Shahadan, Siti Zuhaidah (2018) Association between walking time spent and high sensitivity C-reactive protein level among obese women. In: The 2nd International Nursing Scholars Congress 2018, 13th-15th November 2018, Depok, Indonesia. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Introduction: Obesity has become the major health problem globally, and higher prevalence has been seen among women. High sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level is an inflammatory marker which is closely associated with obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Increasing walking time spent can help reduce hs-CRP level and risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Aim: The objective of the study was to assess the association between walking time spent and hs-CRP level, to determine the risk of cardiovascular disease among obese women. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Kuantan, Pahang. The purposive sampling method was chosen. A sample of 76 obese women aged 18 years old and above was included in the study. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire focused on socio demographic information and walking time over the previous seven days. A blood sample was taken in order to measure hs-CRP level. Result: Walking time spent in minutes was found to be significantly inversely associated with hs-CRP level (p = 0.040) among obese women. Conclusion: Increasing walking time spent can help reduce hs-CRP level, therefore reducing the risk of CVD.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Slide Presentation)
Additional Information:	5226/72146
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Obese Women, Walking Time Spent, hs-CRP Level, Cardiovascular Disease
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	Assist. Prof. Dr. Azlina Daud
Date Deposited:	15 May 2019 15:29
Last Modified:	15 May 2019 15:29
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/72146

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