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IPV refers to any behaviour within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological
or sexual harm to those involved. This study aimed to determine the proportion of young
adult in low- and middle-income countries who experienced IPV during the COVID-19
pandemic, as well as the factors that contributed to this.
METHODS: This study was based on the International Sexual Health and Reproductive Health
Survey (I-SHARE), a multi-country, cross-sectional online survey that took place from July
2020 to February 2021. This study's participants ranged in age from 15 to 24 years old.
Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted using SPSS version 25.0.
RESULTS: During COVID-19, 28.3% of 1927 respondents reported some form of IPV.
Univariate analysis revealed an association between IPV and male respondents (OR 2.27, 95%
CI: 1.71, 3.02), increased alcohol consumption (OR 2.14, 95% CI: 1.38, 3.31), living with
partner (OR 1.74, 95% CI: 1.23, 2.45), and less emotional support from partner (OR 2.85, 95%
CI: 1.89, 4.29). Multiple logistic regression revealed that those who received less emotional
support from their partner were nearly three times more likely to experience IPV (aOR 2.99,
95% CI: 1.93,4.65).
CONCLUSION: This study provides information on the proportion of IPV and its associated
factors among young adult in low- and middle-income countries. During the pandemic, young
people who received less emotional support from their partner were more likely to be IPV
victims.

ID 9 MORBID OBESITY AMONG MALAYSIAN ADULTS: PREVALENCE, TREND, AND ITS
ASSOCIATED FACTORS

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Chong Chean Tat , Lai Wai Kent , Syanaz Mohd Sallehuddin , Shubash Shander Ganapathy
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1 Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Setia Alam, Malaysia

INTRODUCTION: Morbid obesity (MO) is on the rise around the world, and it is linked to
changes in physiology as well as an increase in co-morbidities. This study aims to determine
the prevalence of morbid obesity and its associated factors among Malaysian adults.
METHODS: MO was defined as Body Mass Index (BMI) equal or more than 40kg/m2.
Nationally representative samples aged 18 years and above from the National Health and
Morbidity Survey Malaysia (NHMS) in year 2011, 2015 and 2019 were analysed for prevalence
and trends of MO. Logistic regression was conducted to identify the associated factors (socio-
demographic data, lifestyle factors, and non-communicable diseases) for 229 MO cases from
NHMS 2019 compared with 3855 normal weight controls (BMI 18.5 - 24.9kg/m2).
RESULTS: The finding from this study indicated that the prevalence of MO was in the
increasing trend, from 1.42% in year 2011, 1.69% in year 2015, to 2.36% in year 2019,
respectively. Regression analysis indicated that females, aged 18 to 59 years old, being Malay
and Indian ethnicity, income level equal or more than RM2000 were significantly associated
with the risk of MO. Furthermore, those diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension were also
significantly associated with the risk of MO than their counterparts.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: The rise in the prevalence of MO indicated an alarming problem
and urgent attention is needed in Malaysia. The findings from this study are important for
policymakers or stakeholders in formulating effective strategies or targeted programs in both
prevention and intervention of MO in Malaysia.

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