This research proposal’s topic refers to health issues that are caused by poor diets and insufficient physical activity. When people follow these behaviours while they are young, it is possible to expect that their health state will be significantly deteriorating during their ageing processes. Thus, this study offers to research the correlation between popularising healthy behaviours and actual health outcomes. The research question is: Can the promotion of healthy living, including a healthy diet and sufficient physical activity, improve health outcomes in the Singapore youth community?
The scientific field offers a few scholarly articles that highlight the necessity to address the health issue in Singapore. Kailasam, Hsann, Vankayalapati and Yang (2019) state that diabetes, stroke, and ischemic heart disease are the leading problems in the country. According to Lim et al. (2019), there is a 74% risk of progression from prediabetes to diabetes in individuals aged 45 years (para. 2). This state of affairs results in severe consequences for the nation. For example, Kailasam et al. (2019) state that Singapore spent more than $1 billion on treating diabetes. That is why there is an economic and social significance to look for possible solutions to the situation.
One can say that this topic has been researched to some extent. Lim et al. (2019) admit that regular physical activity and a healthy diet are the most common options. Furthermore, a study by Lim et al. (2020) shows that numerous Singaporean individuals can benefit from healthy education. Finally, Banerjee and Ho (2019) argue that multiple communication variables are suitable ways to promote a healthy lifestyle. This information proves that it is necessary to identify how the Singapore youth community can benefit from the promotion of healthy living.
The National Medical Research Council offers the Young Individual Research Grant, and this research project intends to use it. This particular grant was chosen because it focuses on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases that the given project plans to address. This grant funds high-quality scientific studies that set reliable and real goals and the given proposal meets these criteria. Furthermore, the grant sets the requirements regarding the researcher’s education and professional background to ensure that the study will make a difference in the research field. Thus, it is necessary and possible to conduct a study according to this research proposal.
References
Banerjee, S., & Ho, S. S. (2019). Applying the theory of planned behaviour: Examining how communication, attitudes, social norms and perceived behavioural control relate to healthy lifestyle intention in Singapore. International Journal of Healthcare Management. Web.
Kailasam, M., Hsann, Y. M., Vankayalapati, P., & Yang, K. S. (2019). Prevalence of community health-promoting practices in Singapore. Health Promotion International, 34(3), 447-453.
Lim, R. B. T., Wee, W. K., For, W. C., Ananthanarayanan, J. A., Soh, Y. H., Goh, L. M. L., … Wong, M. L. (2019). Correlates, facilitators and barriers of healthy eating among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore – A mixed methods approach. Nutrients, 11(5). Web.
Lim, R. B. T., Wee, W. K., For, W. C., Ananthanarayanan, J. A., Soh, Y. H., Goh, L. M. L., … Wong, M. L. (2020). Health education and communication needs among primary care patients with prediabetes in Singapore: A mixed methods approach. Primary Care Diabetes, 14(3), 254-264.