Health Quality of Life Among Iraqi Immigrants in Malaysia
Author Information
Author(s): Daher Aqil M, Ibrahim Hisham S, Daher Thaaer M, Anbori Ali k
Primary Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among Iraqi immigrants living in Malaysia.
Conclusion
Iraqi immigrants in Malaysia have a relatively moderate HRQOL, significantly influenced by gender and marital status.
Supporting Evidence
- 253 Iraqi immigrants participated in the study, with a mean age of 33.6 years.
- Men reported higher HRQOL scores than women in several physical health subscales.
- Marital status was significantly associated with mental health scores.
Takeaway
This study looked at how healthy and happy Iraqi immigrants feel while living in Malaysia, and found that men and married people tend to feel better.
Methodology
A self-administered Arabic version of the SF-36 questionnaire was distributed among 300 Iraqi migrants, and data were analyzed using univariate analysis and multiple linear regression.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the exclusion of non-respondents who may differ significantly from respondents.
Limitations
The study did not collect data on chronic illnesses and smoking habits, and the results may not be generalizable due to the exclusion of unregistered immigrants.
Participant Demographics
253 participants aged 18 to 67 years, predominantly male (60.1%), with varying education levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.007
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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