Quality of Life Evaluation among Overweight and Obese Staffs at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

This study evaluated the quality of life (QoL) among overweight and obese staffs at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), focusing on physical health, psychological, social relationships and environmental conditions. Using a cross-sectional study design, 142 overweight and obese staffs from UKM Bangi participated, completing the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. Data were analysed, covering demographic information and QoL scores. The sample included 27.46% males and 72.54% females, with 57.04% of them were 40 years and below while 42.96% of them were 40 years and above. All participants were Malay and Muslim, with varied educational backgrounds. QoL scores were positive: Physical Health (mean = 68.22) and Environment (mean = 68.94) were rated moderately, while Social Relationships (mean = 71.94) had highest scores. The overall QoL score was 72.02, indicating a favourable perception. Findings revealed a positive QoL among overweight and obese UKM staffs, with strong social relationships contributing significantly to well-being. No significant differences were found across socio-demographic variables, suggesting a balanced representation. However, the homogeneity in ethnicity and religion limits generalisability, highlighting the need for more diverse studies. The results emphasised the importance of social support and suggest that targeted interventions could improve physical health and environmental conditions. Future research should explore diverse populations and specific interventions to enhance QoL further.