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e-­‐poster
BM108 e-­‐Poster
PH015
Abstract Category: Biomedical Science
Abstract Category: Public Health
Islamic Fasting Approach on Weight Loss Intervention – Experience Through the Lens of Participants
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Johari, M. Z. , Sulaiman, N. S. , Abdullah, S. R. , Khalil, M. K. N. , Wan Mohd Zin, R. M. , Mohd Yunus, S.
Patients’ Satisfaction with Complete Dentures in Government Dental Clinics in Perlis: A Qualitative
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N. N. , Kamaruddin, H. , Norshamsul, N. I. , Azizul, N. H.
Study
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Ruslan, N. H. , Teng, S. N.
Institutes of Health
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1 Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of
Dental Clinic Kuala Sanglang, Perlis
Health
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Dental Clinic Kuala Kangar, Perlis
Introduction
Introduction
Weight loss is a natural process of weight management in life but the process and effectiveness varies
Conventional complete denture (CCD) is a favoured treatment option for edentulous older adults.
from individual to individual. This study attempts to assess the effectiveness of an Islamic approach of
With growing numbers of elderly population in Malaysia, an increment of CCD needs is estimated
the sunnah fasting (Mondays and Thursday) combined with healthy plating as part of a weight loss
among the population.
intervention through the views of the participants.
Method
Method
This phenomenology study participated by 30 participants from eight primary dental clinics. In-­‐depth
This qualitative study takes on exploratory approach in obtaining feedback from selected participants
interviews guided by a semi structured questionnaire were conducted to collect the desired data.
of the intervention. Four groups of participants (two successful and two unsuccessful) were invited in
The interviews were audio recorded and later verbatim transcribed. The transcripts were
separate Focus Group Discussions (FGD) to give their experiential feedback after completing the
thematically analysed using a specific Microsoft Excel template
intervention. FGDs were recorded verbatim and transcribed. Data was blind and axial coded before
thematically analyzed.
Result
Thematic analysis revealed two main themes; satisfaction with the provided CCD and satisfaction
Result
with the services provided. Function, stability, aesthetic and durability of the denture were grouped
In total 21 participants were interviewed. Four themes emerged -­‐ efficacy towards intervention,
under the CCD satisfaction theme. As for satisfaction of services provided, the sub-­‐themes
barriers and facilitators to success, support and sustainability. Participants who were success attributed
generated from the data analysis were cheaper CCD cost, timeliness of the treatment, follow-­‐up
having a strong support system at home or at work and the sense of competitiveness as the main key
to who were successful. Similarly, the same attributes are also the reason to those who did not
sessions and good dentist-­‐patient relationship.
succeed in losing the prescribed weight. Most suffered difficulty of at least one month to adapt to the
Discussion
intervention. Sporadically in both groups stated the intervention is sustainable for a long period.
This qualitative study highlighted both positive and negative aspects of CCD and the services.
Individual motivation plays a strong role in the success or failure in weight loss.
Information on positive values appreciated by the patients should be disseminated and
Discussion
improvement actions should be taken to increase the quality of the CCD provided to the patients.
Islamic fasting is perceived to be a viable intervention to weight loss and its success is driven both by
individual motivation and a strong support system to be sustainable.
Keywords: complete denture, patient satisfaction, qualitative study

Keywords: weight loss, Islamic fasting, qualitative, effectiveness, sustainability

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