AECC University College Research: Recent submissions
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Effects of health Qigong exercise on depression and anxiety in patients with Parkinson’s disease
(International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 2022-09-28)Objective: This study explored the effects of Health Qigong exercise on depression and anxiety in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods: A total of 42 volunteers who met the inclusion criteria were recruited and ... -
A systematic review on factors associated with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among adolescents
(Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 2023-10)Background & aims Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a global public health risk. The occurrence of adolescent NAFLD coincides with high rates of overweight and obesity, with an unhealthy lifestyle also playing ... -
Chiropractic management of non-synostotic deformational plagiocephaly in the Netherlands: a cross-sectional study
(Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 2023-06)Background: Non-synostotic deformational plagiocephaly (NDP) is a common condition affecting 48% of infants. It is frequently cited as a reason for presentation to a chiropractor, however little is currently known about ... -
Barriers and facilitators to education access for marginalised non-citizen children in Malaysia: A qualitative study
(PLoS ONE, 2023-06-02)In Malaysia, marginalised non-citizen children are excluded from formal education at public schools. Recognising education as a fundamental human right, the barriers and facilitators to educational access among refugee and ... -
A systematic review of the relationship between household food insecurity and childhood undernutrition
(Journal of Public Health, 2023-06-08)Background This systematic review aims to investigate the association between household food insecurity (HFIS) and undernutrition in children under 5 years old, thereby informing policymakers on the vital factors needed ... -
Association between stress and eating behaviour among Malaysian adolescents prior to examination
(Scientific Reports, 2023-05-15)Studies have shown the prevalence of mental health and obesity among adolescents is at increasing trend due to urbanisation and changes in lifestyle. This study is to investigate the level of stress and its impact on eating ... -
The impact of diet and ethnicity on gut microbiota variation in irritable bowel syndrome: A multi‐centre study
(Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2023-03-12)Background and Aim The gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is known to vary with diet. We aim to (i) analyze the gut microbiota composition of IBS patients from a multi-ethnic population and (ii) explore the ... -
Perceptions, barriers and enablers of salt reduction in Malaysian out-of-home sectors (MySaltOH): from the point of view of policy-makers and food industries
(Health Research Policy and Systems, 2023-02-09)Background High salt intake is a major cause of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. The out-of-home sectors have been identified as one of the contributors of high salt intake in the population. The National Salt ... -
Standard vs. nutrient-enriched cow's milk and its impacts on child growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Nutrients, 2023-02-23)Stunting among children indicates malnutrition or undernutrition, hindering their growth and development. This will have negative effects on the overall health of children. This review investigates the effects of different ... -
Associations of meeting 24-h movement behavior guidelines with cognitive difficulty and social relationships in children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactive disorder
(Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 2023-03-27)Background: Evidence-based 24-h movement behavior (24-HMB) guidelines have been developed to integrate recommendations for the time spent on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. For children and adolescents, ... -
Avoiding nocebo and other undesirable effects in chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy: an invitation to reflect
(Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 2022-11-08)Introduction While the placebo effect is increasingly recognised as a contributor to treatment effects in clinical practice, the nocebo and other undesirable effects are less well explored and likely underestimated. In ... -
Impact of audible pops associated with spinal manipulation on perceived pain: a systematic review
(Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022-10-04)Objectives An audible pop is the sound that can derive from an adjustment in spinal manipulative therapy and is often seen as an indicator of a successful treatment. A review conducted in 1998 concluded that there was ... -
Mixed methods systematic review of the literature base exploring working alliance in the chiropractic profession
(Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022-09-02)Background The construct of working alliance has been used to operationalise the patient–clinician relationship. Research evidence from the rehabilitation literature has established an association between the construct ... -
Presence of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha in urine samples of patients with chronic low back pain undergoing chiropractic care: preliminary findings from a prospective cohort study
(Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 2022-04-12)Background and aims: Low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Chiropractors employ different interventions to treat low back pain, including spinal manipulative therapy, although the ... -
Uncertainty stress and self-rated health during the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak
(Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2023-02-15)Objectives The COVID-19 crisis caused unparalleled uncertainty stress and health-related symptoms among Chinese residents. This study aimed to characterize stress status during the early stage of the pandemic and explore ... -
Relationships between personality traits and disordered eating among Chinese female exercisers: the role of symptoms of exercise dependence and obsessive-compulsiveness
(Journal of Eating Disorders, 2022-11-17)Background: Although numerous studies have examined associations between personality traits and eating disorders in females, few studies have been conducted on female exercisers. Given the high risk of disordered eating ... -
The contribution of BMI, body image inflexibility, and generalized anxiety to symptoms of eating disorders and exercise dependence in exercisers
(International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 2022-09-28)1) Background: The common factors which potentially contribute to the development of eating disorders and exercise dependence during early adulthood are still relatively unclear. The present study aimed to examine the role ... -
Psychometric evaluation of the inventory of dimensions of emerging adulthood (IDEA) in China
(International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 2023-01)Abstract Background/Objective Emerging adulthood (EA, age range between 18 to 29 years) is an important developmental stage that is characterized by marked social and psychological changes. Currently, its developmental ... -
Associations between sedentary behavior and negative emotions in adolescents during home confinement: mediating role of social support and sleep quality
(International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 2023-01)Background: Prolonged periods of sedentary behaviour, for instance, engendered by home confinement in Shenzhen city, has led to negative mental health consequences, especially in adolescents. Previous research suggests, ...
