Facilitators and Barriers to Sunnah Eating Practices among Overweight Middle-aged Muslim Women

• Published in: Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Main Author: Ismail N.A.; Teng N.I.M.F.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2020
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85125752659&partnerID=40&md5=35a65741576bad4b66ca4a66bf635d90

Sunnah eating practices (SEP) as guided by the Prophet Muhammad contains an element of healthy eating practices. This study assessed the facilitators and barriers towards SEP among overweight middle-aged Muslim women. A total of 22 participants were recruited through purposive sampling technique and were interviewed face-to-face using a semi-structured interview guide. The major facilitators of SEP are health status, awareness, observed Sunnah practice and culture. Meanwhile, the major barriers are time constraints, outside foods, preferences and culture. Overall, the facilitators and barriers to SEP were much influenced by several factors including family, environment and education. © 2020 UPM Press. All rights reserved.