Validation of predictive equation for height using demi-span among Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin staff
Demi-span measurement is a method used to estimate height of an individual, especially for those whose height cannot be directly measured. Height is a crucial parameter that is needed to determine other parameters that help in the assessment of one’s nutritional status, such as body mass index (B...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2020
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/7247/1/FH02-FSK-20-42851.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/7247/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Demi-span measurement is a method used to estimate height of an individual, especially for
those whose height cannot be directly measured. Height is a crucial parameter that is needed
to determine other parameters that help in the assessment of one’s nutritional status, such as
body mass index (BMI). Therefore, this study was conducted to validate the equation for
demi-span measurement proposed by Ngoh et al. (2012). This cross-sectional study involved
118 employees of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Kuala Nerus, Terengganu,
Malaysia, who were in the age group of 30-55 years. Weight, height, and demi-span were
measured using the standard procedures. The results showed that adult anthropometrics
differed on the basis of gender (p < 0.001) and age (p < 0.05). The height calculated from the
equations and the measured height showed consistent agreement and similarity (r = 0.944
and r = 0.949, respectively). The calculated height led to a BMI estimate that was close to the
actual BMI (r = 0.997 and r = 0.996, respectively) calculated from the measured height. In
conclusion, the demi-span equation showed good reliability and was suitable to estimate
height and BMI of adult individuals in Malaysia. |
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