Physical fitness in Catalan children in relation to parental tobacco use and other associated factors

Mothers are the primary caregivers of a child. While caring for a special needs child, workload of caring increases by manifold and taking care of these children increases physical & mental overload. There is a dearth of studies that have objectively evaluated mental health and fitness of this group. To study status of physical fitness, mental health and associated factors in mothers of special needs children a cross-sectional survey done on 100 mothers of special needs children from special schools in the Gurugram District, Haryana, India. The Harvard Step test was used to evaluate cardiac fitness. Standard tests were used to evaluate different components of musculoskeletal fitness. Depression was assessed by Beck Depression Inventory. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The Karl Pearson correlation test was used to identify correlations between mental health and fitness components and sociodemographic characteristics. Mean age and body mass index of mothers was 36.15±2.56 years and 27.4±3.25 kg/m2, respectively. 50% of the subjects were overweight, 89% scored poor in cardiopulmonary fitness, 63% had very poor muscle endurance, and 69% had average muscular flexibility. 81% of the mothers had symptoms of clinical depression. Inverse and significant correlation was present between depression and cardiorespiratory fitness (r=-0.197), strength (r=-0.242), and endurance (r=0.209). Income, total number of children and duration of care giving were inversely correlated with depression. Positive correlation was found between type of disability and depression. There was an overall decrement in cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness. Mental health was found to be poor with a large percentage of participants showing symptoms of depression.

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Tobacco use and associated factors among Adults in Uganda: Findings from a nationwide survey

Tobacco Induced Diseases ◽

10.1186/s12971-016-0093-8 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Steven Ndugwa Kabwama ◽

Sheila Ndyanabangi ◽

Gerald Mutungi ◽

Ronald Wesonga ◽

Silver K. Bahendeka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Tobacco Use ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Nationwide Survey

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Injury proneness in infantry conscripts undergoing a physical training programme: smokeless tobacco use, higher age, and low levels of physical fitness are risk factors

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports ◽

10.1111/j.1600-0838.1997.tb00158.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 304-311 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

T. Heir ◽

G. Eide

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Tobacco Use ◽

Smokeless Tobacco ◽

Physical Training ◽

Training Programme ◽

Smokeless Tobacco Use ◽

Low Levels

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Tobacco use and associated factors among Rwandan youth aged 15-34 years: Findings from a nationwide survey, 2013

10.1101/543843 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

François Habiyaremye ◽

Samuel Rwunganira ◽

Clarisse Musanabaganwa ◽

Marie Aimée Muhimpundu

Keyword(s):

Tobacco Use ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Communicable Disease ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Southern Province ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Current Tobacco

AbstractIntroductionTobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death in the world. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of current tobacco use and identify associated factors among Rwandans aged 15-34 years.MethodsThis cross-sectional analytical study analysed secondary data collected during the nationally representative Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors Surveillance survey conducted in 2013 to explore the prevalence of tobacco use in Rwanda and identify factors associated with tobacco use. This study analysed data collected from 3,900 youth participants (15-34 years old), selected using multistage cluster sampling technique. The overall proportion of current smokers, as well as demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the sample were determined and multivariable logistic regression employed to identify factors independently associated with current tobacco use.ResultsThe prevalence (weighted) of current tobacco use (all forms) was 8% (95%CI: 7.08-9.01). Prevalence statistically significant was found in the following group: higher prevalence was found among males, young adults aged 24-34, youth with primary school education or less, those from Southern province, people with income (work in public, private organizations and self-employed) and young married adults.There was no statistically significant difference in prevalence of tobacco use between participants from urban or rural areas (7.8% vs. 8.0%). Factors that were found to be associated with current tobacco use through the multivariate analysis included being a male, aged 25 years and above, having an income, and residing in Eastern, Kigali City and Southern Province compared to Western province.ConclusionThe association between smoking and sociodemographic characteristics among Rwandan youth identified in this study provides an opportunity for policy makers to tailor future policies, and implement coordinated, high-impact interventions to prevent initiation of tobacco use among the youth.

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Prescribed medication use among elementary teachers: Prevalence and associated factors

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva ◽

10.1590/1413-812320202512.20912018 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (12) ◽

pp. 5051-5064

Author(s):

Diogo Henrique Constantino Coledam ◽

Yara Machado da Silva

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Tobacco Use ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Common Mental Disorders ◽

Medication Use ◽

Tv Viewing ◽

Work Related ◽

Health Disorders ◽

Current Tobacco

Abstract The aims of the study were to assess the prevalence and analyze the associated factors of medication use among teachers. A cross-sectional study was carried out, involving 530 teachers from Londrina city, Paraná, Brazil. The dependent variable was prescribed medication use and the independent variables were sociodemographic, work-related, lifestyle, health disorders, and chronic diseases, all assessed through questionnaires. Prevalence of medication use was 59.1%. Chronic disease was associated with all medications analyzed. Variables positively associated with medication use according to health disorder type were: Cardiometabolic (Length of employment, overweight, not current tobacco use, and TV viewing); Psychological (Length of employment, common mental disorders, current tobacco use, and disability); Orthopedic (Length of employment, health insurance, overweight, musculoskeletal pain, low job support, and disability); Respiratory (TV viewing and problems related to dust or chalk powder); and Gastrointestinal (common mental disorders and physical activity [negative association]). Support for access, the appropriate use of medicines, and a reduction in medication use should consider work-related, lifestyle, and health disorders, as well as chronic diseases.

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Tobacco Use and Associated Risk Factors in Burkina Faso: Results from a Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.

10.21203/rs.2.12694/v5 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Bruno Bonnechère ◽

Cissé Kadari ◽

Millogo Tiéba ◽

Ouédraogo H. Gautier ◽

Garanet Franck ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Tobacco Use ◽

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

World Health ◽

Low Income Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Tobacco is a leading preventable cause of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Studies characterizing the prevalence of tobacco use in low-income countries are lacking. This study describes the prevalence of tobacco use in Burkina Faso and its associated factors. Methods : Data from the 2013 Burkina Faso World Health Organization (WHO) Stepwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS) were analyzed. The prevalence of any tobacco product use, cigarette smoking, and other tobacco use was calculated. Logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with tobacco use. Overall, 4,691 people were included in this analysis. Results: The prevalence of any tobacco use was 19.8% (95% CI: 18.4–21.2). Tobacco use was higher for men (29.2% [27.0–31.5]) than women (11.8% [10.3–13.4]). The prevalence of smoked tobacco was 11.3% (10.3–12.4), with a significantly higher prevalence among men (24.5% [22.1–27.0]) than women (0.1% [0.01–0.3]). The overall prevalence of other tobacco use was 8.9% (7.4–10.7), with lower values for men (5.6% [4.1–7.2]) compared to women (11.7% [9.4–14.1]). Tobacco smoking among men was significantly associated with an increased age and alcohol consumption. The analysis of risk factors for other tobacco use stratified by gender showed that age, education, residence, and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with consumption for women, and age and alcohol consumption for men. Conclusion: Tobacco use is common in Burkina Faso. To effectively reduce tobacco use in Burkina Faso, a comprehensive tobacco control program should consider associated factors, such as gender, age, and alcohol consumption.

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Tobacco use and associated risk factors in Burkina Faso: results from a population-based cross-sectional survey

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-019-7826-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Bruno Bonnechère ◽

Kadari Cissé ◽

Tiéba Millogo ◽

Gautier H. Ouédraogo ◽

Franck Garanet ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Burkina Faso ◽

Tobacco Use ◽

Low Income ◽

Associated Factors ◽

World Health ◽

Low Income Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Tobacco is a leading preventable cause of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Studies characterizing the prevalence of tobacco use in low-income countries are lacking. This study describes the prevalence of tobacco use in Burkina Faso and its associated factors. Methods Data from the 2013 Burkina Faso World Health Organization (WHO) Stepwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS) were analyzed. The prevalence of any tobacco product use, cigarette smoking, and other tobacco use was calculated. Logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with tobacco use. Overall, 4691 people were included in this analysis. Results The prevalence of any tobacco use was 19.8% (95% CI: 18.4–21.2). Tobacco use was higher for men (29.2% [27.0–31.5]) than women (11.8% [10.3–13.4]). The prevalence of smoked tobacco was 11.3% (10.3–12.4), with a significantly higher prevalence among men (24.5% [22.1–27.0]) than women (0.1% [0.01–0.3]). The overall prevalence of other tobacco use was 8.9% (7.4–10.7), with lower values for men (5.6% [4.1–7.2]) compared to women (11.7% [9.4–14.1]). Tobacco smoking among men was significantly associated with an increased age and alcohol consumption. The analysis of risk factors for other tobacco use stratified by gender showed that age, education, residence, and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with consumption for women, and age and alcohol consumption for men. Conclusion Tobacco use is common in Burkina Faso. To effectively reduce tobacco use in Burkina Faso, a comprehensive tobacco control program should consider associated factors, such as gender, age, and alcohol consumption.

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