AECC University College Research: Recent submissions
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The longitudinal relationship between nutritional status and anaemia among Malaysian adolescents
(The Lancet Regional Health–Western Pacific, 2021-10)Introduction: The triple burden of malnutrition characterised by stunting and wasting, overweight/obesity, and anaemia experienced by Malaysians causes severe and long-lasting damage during the period of development and ... -
Associations of health literacy with blood pressure and dietary salt intake among adults: A systematic review
(Nutrients, 2021-12-17)Health literacy has been recognized as a significant social determinant of health, defined as the ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health-related information across healthcare, disease prevention, and ... -
Randomized controlled trial on the effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum supplementation on diarrhea frequency and gut microbiome count among pelvic radiation patients
(Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2021-11-23)Background: Radiation therapy is the treatment of pelvic cancers, with diarrhea often being the most frequent acute side effect. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) usage in ... -
Perceptions of eating practices and physical activity among Malaysian adolescents in secondary schools: A qualitative study with multi-stakeholders
(Public Health Nutrition, 2020-08-03)Objective: To conduct formative research using qualitative methods among stakeholders of secondary schools to explore their perceptions, barriers and facilitators related to healthy eating and physical activity (PA) among ... -
Education for non-citizen children in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
(PLOS ONE, 2021-12-02)The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling for children worldwide. Most vulnerable are non-citizen children without access to public education. This study aims to explore challenges faced in achieving education access for ... -
Association between a dietary pattern high in saturated fatty acids, dietary energy density, and sodium with coronary heart disease
(Scientific Reports, 2022-07-29)This study aimed to determine the association between dietary pattern (DP) and coronary heart disease (CHD) among high-risk adults as determined by metabolic syndrome (MetS) criteria in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study ... -
Health-related quality of life of younger and older lower-income households in Malaysia
(PLOS ONE, 2022-02-08)Background: Globally, a lower income is associated with poorer health status and reduced quality of life (QOL). However, more research is needed on how being older may influence QOL in lower-income households, particularly ... -
Prevalence of health-risk behaviors and mental well-being of ASEAN University students in COVID-19 pandemic
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022-07-12)The prevalence of epidemiological health-risk behaviors and mental well-being in the COVID-19 pandemic, stratified by sociodemographic factors in Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) university students, were ... -
Understanding 24-hour movement guideline adherence and links to school achievement, social-behavioural problems, and emotional functioning among children and adolescents with learning disabilities
(International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2023-12-06)This cross-sectional study examined the associations between adherence to 24-hour movement behaviour (24-HMB) guidelines and indicators of school achievement, social-behavioural problems, and emotional functioning among a ... -
Relationships between features of emerging adulthood, situated decisions toward physical activity, and physical activity among college students: The moderating role of exercise-intensity tolerance
(International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 2023-12-08)A significant portion of emerging adults do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity (PA). Previous studies observed associations between features of emerging adulthood and PA levels, while the potential ... -
Gender differences in the perceived impact that athlete leaders have on team member emotional states
(Journal of Sports Sciences, 2020-03-21)Emotional contagion has been recognized as a variable influencing individual behaviour and team functioning. In particular, leaders within the team have been suggested to have a significant impact on their teammates through ... -
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of performance influencing factors within the practice environment
(Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 2020-06-30)An individual’s perception of their competitive environment can shape their psychological experience and influence their performance. Influences from competitive performance environments have received considerably more ... -
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of coach perceptions in the practice environment
(The Sport Psychologist, 2020-11-04)The psychological environment where sporting activity is undertaken has been suggested to influence performance. The coach orchestrates practice activities and their perception of the psychological environment has been ... -
What a difference a “Mentally Toughening” year makes: the acculturation of a rookie
(Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2015-03)Objectives: This study investigated how one subculture's norms, traditions, ideals, and imperatives influenced the attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and behaviours of a young athlete (Joe) as he moved from resistance to ... -
Going online: how to enhance consultancy practice using digital technology
(Routledge, 2022-12-30)The trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologist, now more than ever, is faced with the broadest range of communication, promotion and consulting formats ever seen in the profession. While this diversity of options can present ... -
Cognitive-behavioural psychological techniques to enhance golf performance under pressure
(Routledge, 2023-10-13)Golfers face numerous psychological challenges when out on the course. This chapter provides a critical summary of the most frequently used cognitive-behavioural strategies, all of which are discussed and applied further, ... -
The association of urinary sodium excretion with dietary sodium intake among selected low-income urban households
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Australian football coaches’ tales of mental toughness: exploring the sociocultural roots
(The Sport Psychologist, 2023-10-31)The present study explored how three professional Australian football coaches learned and understood mental toughness. Participants shared stories regarding mental toughness through semistructured interviews. Reflexive ... -
Association of pain neurophysiology knowledge and application amongst UK chiropractic students: A cross-sectional study
(The Journal of Chiropractic Education, 2023-10)Objective: To investigate if chiropractic placement students in the United Kingdom are aware of current pain evidence and how they relate this to the management of chronic pain patients. Moreover, to gain an understanding ... -
Validation of sociocultural attitudes towards appearance questionnaire and its associations with body-related outcomes and eating disorders among Chinese adolescents
(Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023-03-13)Introduction: The Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-4 Revised (SATAQ-4R) has been widely used in Western countries to link body appearance that is related to eating disorders and body dissatisfaction ...
