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14 MOH-AMM Scientific Meeting 2022 in conjunction with 23 NIH Scientific Conference Abstract Book
ID 10 DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION MODULE IN REDUCING
OVERWEIGHT AMONG ADOLESCENT

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Lai Wai Kent , Sherina Mohd Sidik , Lekhraj Rampal , Gan Wan Ying , Siti Irma Fadhilah Ismail 2
1 Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Setia Alam, Selangor
2 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

INTRODUCTION: The worldwide prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and
adolescents has increased substantially. School is a good setting for implementing childhood
obesity interventions through nutrition education, supportive environment, and physical
activity promotion. This study aimed to discuss the development and validation of a school-
based health education intervention in reducing overweight among adolescents.
METHODS: The module was developed based on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) as the
determinants are likely to determine behaviour change. Literature search was conducted on
SCT, dietary habits, physical activities and exercises in reducing weight, behaviour change
strategies, and strategies to improve self-efficacy, body image. Face and content validity were
performed to improve the relevance, acceptability and quality of the module. A pilot test was
done to ensure its feasibility.
RESULTS: Overall, the implementation of the study was feasible. After being validated with a
panel of experts, the final version of the module was established. The final module consisted
of five sessions, to be delivered over ten weeks, with a two-week gap in between each session.
Each session lasted 60 to 90 minutes and took place during school co-curriculum hours. In this
module, self-monitoring, goal setting, reinforcement, health education, meal planning, social
support, problem-solving, assertive communication, and relapse prevention were employed
to promote healthy lifestyle, weight reduction and maintenance.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: The health education module for school-based intervention was
developed and validated. This intervention module would be implemented and assessed for
its effectiveness. If proven effective, the intervention module would be useful for
improvement in the school health programme.

ID 11 VALIDATION OF BODY WEIGHT EQUATION IN SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND
ADOLESCENTS

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Nurul Huda Ibrahim , Norasimah Kassim , Salimah Othman , Mohd Azahadi Omar , Norsuhaila Sha’ari , Anis
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Aslah Awiskarni , Norafidza Ashiquin Abd Patah , Nabilah Mohamed Nezuri , Maizatul Naqiyah Zulkifli , Mohd
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Nadzrul Anuar Awang , Muhamad Farid Sani , Noorfadzlina Abdul Rashad , Siti Farhana Mesbah 2
1 Institute for Public Health
2 Family Health Development Division
3 National Institute of Health
4 Hospital Kuala Lumpur
5 Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Botanik
6 Hospital Rembau
7 Klinik Kesihatan Nilai
8 Hospital Sungai Buloh
9 Klinik Kesihatan Putrajaya Presint 18
10 Klinik Kesihatan Cheras

INTRODUCTION: Nutrition disorders and compromised are common among children with
special needs. Due to their spasticity or uncooperative behaviours, evaluation and correct
measurement may be difficult. Weight estimations are required whenever standard

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