scholarly journals Demographic, life-style and physiological determinants of serum per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) concentrations in a national cross-sectional survey of Swedish adolescents

2022 ◽  
pp. 112674
Author(s):  
Jennifer Nyström ◽  
Jonathan P. Benskin ◽  
Merle Plassmann ◽  
Oskar Sandblom ◽  
Anders Glynn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract WP237: Facilitators and Barriers to Medication Adherence Among Stroke Survivors in India

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shani SD ◽  
Vr Kutty ◽  
Rp Varma ◽  
Jissa VT ◽  
Sylaja PN
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers

Background: Medication nonadherence is a major problem and is an important mediator between the treatment and the outcome. Strict compliance with medication and life style modification are integral to secondary stroke prevention. Methods: Cross sectional survey among 240 stroke survivors within a post-stroke period of three months to one year was conducted. Interview based self-reported medication adherence was defined as consumption at least more than 80% of their medication, based on their last prescription. Medication adherence was calculated for five categories of medication; antiplatelets, antihypertensives, antidiabetics, statin and anticoagulants. Overall adherence was defined as adherence to all the categories of medications prescribed. Structured interview using pretested interview schedule was done to collect sociodemographic data, health care seeking behaviour, life style, facilitators and barriers to medication adherence. Results: Stroke survivors [n=240; mean age 58.64 ±10.96 years); 25.4% females; post-stroke period of 6.65±3.36 months] were interviewed. Patients with diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidaemia constituted 64.2%, 88.8% and 96.7% and optimal control was achieved in 26%, 36.2% and 72.9% respectively. Overall medication adherence was 43.8% (n=240). Adherence to antiplatelet was 62.24% (n=196). Medication adherence was 34.4% (n=134), 52.6% (n=190) and 56.7% (n=224) for antidiabetics, antihypertensives and statins respectively and was associated with risk factor control (Diabetes: Odds Ratio(OR)=4.85;95% Confidence Interval(CI) 2.12-11.08, Hypertension: OR=3.42; 95% CI 1.83-6.4, Dyslipidaemia: OR=3.88;95% CI 1.96-7.69). Having daily routines (OR=2.82;95% CI 1.52-5.25), perceived need of medication (OR= 2.33;95% CI 1.04-5.2) and perceived poor state of health (OR= 3.09; 95% CI 1.44-6.62) as facilitators. Memory problem (OR 0.32; 95% CI 0.51-0.66), experiencing side effects (OR 0.24; 95% CI 0.11-0.53) and belonging to below poverty line (OR 0.46; 95% CI 0.24-0.91) were barriers to medication adherence. Conclusion: Establishing daily routines, periodic reminders, and financial supports to buy medicines and patient education can enhance medication adherence to prevent future strokes.

scholarly journals Assessment of cardiovascular behavioural risk factors in medical student

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Manoj Bundela ◽  
Jayant Kumar ◽  
ND Soni ◽  
Raghuveer Choudhary ◽  
Rajnee
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Exercise Counseling

It is an established fact that life-style related behavioral factors are mainly responsible for cardiovascular diseases. Doctors are playing very important role in imparting knowledge to the society as to how to stay away from diseases by adopting preventive measures. We studied the prevalence of life-style related risk behavior in medical students and to determine the effect of these factors on blood pressure. The study was conducted on 249 medical students, from which 182 were boys and 67 were girls of age group 16-29 years. In a random cross-sectional survey of medical students were interviewed for anthropometric measurements, BMI, dietary habits, physical activity and cardiovascular parameters. Cardiovascular risk factors in boys of medical college are more than girls. Out of 182 boys studied 48 [26.37%] were having their blood pressure values higher than 130/90 mm Hg. because of their faulty living/eating habits. Junk food, cola, alcohol and smoking is on rising trend with predominance of physical inactivity and overweight and as a consequence rise in the blood pressure. Dietary and exercise counseling is required for such students. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjpp.v30i2.22675 Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol 2014; 30(2):1-8

Survey study on interrelationship of way of life and etiopathogenesis of Prameha

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohan Krishna Dwivedi ◽  
Dhoke S P ◽  
HARI BAKSH ◽  
SARVESH SINGH
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: In 21st century, non-communicable diseases are prone to kill more people which are the result of changing Lifestyle, includes unhealthy dietary habits and malfeasance behavioural pattern. In Ayurveda, Ahara Vidhi (Dietary rules), Vihara (Conducts) etc. are described in detail which can be included under the heading Lifestyle in which Prameha is one of them. Aims: To establish the relationship between disturbances in lifestyle and manifestation of disease Prameha. Settings and Design: Cross sectional Survey Study. Materials and Methods: Survey study was carried out on 72 diagnosed patients of Prameha with disturbed lifestyle which shows that disturbances in Lifestyle such as irregular food habits, irregular sleep pattern affects the balances of Doshas and further Kosthaa and Agni. Results: Meda and Mutra Vriddhi leads to Medovaha Srotas Dushti and by lack of Hygiene the Svedavaha Sroto Dushti occurs. Hence finally get affected with Apathyanimmitaja-Prameha. Conclusions: Most of the lifestyle and dietary pattern in today’s era belongs to Parthiva and Jala Mahabhuta dominance. Hence by avoiding these type of dietary pattern and life style someone escapes these type of life style disease.

scholarly journals Prevalence of hypertension among young adults in a Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 424
Author(s):  
Uttam Kumar ◽  
Om Prakash Sharma ◽  
Jaswant Goyal ◽  
Saryu Sain ◽  
Barkha Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Disease Study ◽  
The Impact

Background: Young adults are failed to observe in studies on impact of high blood pressure as they are esteemed to be at a low risk of developing the complication or disease. Study of disease prevalence and their relation with life style habits provide the information required to develop interventional strategies. The objectives were to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among young adults in Jaipur district, Rajasthan and to study the impact of life style habits like tobacco use and alcohol consumption on hypertension.Methods: Data were collected from 390 college students aged 18 years and older in selected degree college by a cross-sectional survey. Blood pressure recordings, anthropometric measurements as well as socio-demographic characteristics were collected.Results: High blood pressure was observed in 152 out of the 390 students (38.97%), of which the 20 (5.13%) are hypertensive, majority were newly diagnosed (65%). Prevalence of high blood pressure among male students was higher (40.29% compared to 37.5% among female students). Out of total 33.85% and 5.12 % of the students were found to pre-hypertensive and hypertensive respectively. Prevalence of hypertension was found higher among those with a history of smoking or alcohol consumption.Conclusions: Majority of students with high blood pressure (hypertensive stage) were previously undiagnosed. A large number of students were in pre-hypertensive stage. Their early identification and right intervention at right time will lessen the impact of high blood pressure in productive age.

scholarly journals Lifestyle changes during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey in the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther T. van der Werf ◽  
Martine Busch ◽  
Miek C. Jong ◽  
H. J. Rogier Hoenders
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background During the Covid-19 pandemic the Dutch government implemented its so-called ‘intelligent lockdown’ in which people were urged to leave their homes as little as possible and work from home. This life changing event may have caused changes in lifestyle behaviour, an important factor in the onset and course of diseases. The overarching aim of this study is to determine life-style related changes during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic among a representative sample of the adult population in the Netherlands. Methods Life-style related changes were studied among a random representative sample of the adult population in the Netherlands using an online survey conducted from 22 to 27 May 2020. Differences in COVID-19-related lifestyle changes between Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) users and non-CAM users were determined. The survey included a modified version of the I-CAM-Q and 26 questions on lifestyle related measures, anxiety, and need for support to maintain lifestyle changes. Results 1004 respondents were included in the study, aged between 18 and 88 years (50.7% females). Changes to a healthier lifestyle were observed in 19.3% of the population, mainly due to a change in diet habits, physical activity and relaxation, of whom 56.2% reported to be motivated to maintain this behaviour change in a post-COVID-19 era. Fewer respondents (12.3%) changed into an unhealthier lifestyle. Multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that changing into a healthier lifestyle was positively associated with the variables ‘Worried/Anxious getting COVID-19’ (OR: 1.56, 95% C.I. 1.26–1.93), ‘CAM use’ (OR: 2.04, 95% C.I. 1.38–3.02) and ‘stress in relation to financial situation’ (OR: 1.89, 95% C.I. 1.30–2.74). ‘Age’ (OR 18–25: 1.00, OR 25–40: 0.55, 95% C.I. 0.31–0.96, OR 40–55:0.50 95% C.I. 0.28–0.87 OR 55+: 0.1095% C.I. 0.10–0.33), ‘stress in relation to health’ (OR: 2.52, 95% C.I. 1.64–3.86) and ‘stress in relation to the balance work and home’ (OR: 1.69, 95% C.I. 1.11–2.57) were found predicting the change into an unhealthier direction. Conclusion These findings suggest that the coronavirus crisis resulted in a healthier lifestyle in one part and, to a lesser extent, in an unhealthier lifestyle in another part of the Dutch population. Further studies are warranted to see whether this behavioural change is maintained over time, and how different lifestyle factors can affect the susceptibility for and the course of COVID-19.

scholarly journals OBESITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 1712-1716
Author(s):  
Qurat-ul- Ain ◽  
Sehrish Ali ◽  
Saanya Hayat ◽  
Imran Amjad
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Survey Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Strong Positive Association

Introduction: Obesity is an important factor for increasing breathing problemsamong asthmatic female population. However there appeared to be no published data onobesity and asthma pertaining to women in Pakistan. The aim of the study was to determinethe association of obesity and asthma in women and to find if obesity is a risk factor for addingcomplications in them. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional survey. Period: February15, 2016 to July 15, 2016. Setting: Pakistan Railway Hospital, Rawalpindi. Methodology: 100asthmatic female patients. Sample size was calculated through Rao-soft. The participants wererecruited through non probability purposive sampling technique. A semi-structured questionnaireof 21 questions was used to collect data which was analyzed later on SPSS 20. Results: Out of100 female asthmatic patients, 45 patients were found overweight. strong positive association(r = 0.52) was found between BMI with duration of asthma. Negative Moderate association (r =0.22) of BMI with life style was found. Conclusion: Present Study concluded that obesity addsto the complication of asthma and there lays an association between obesity and asthma. Asthe duration of asthma increases it causes increase in BMI resulting in severity of symptoms,activity limitations and decline in life style.

scholarly journals Undiagnosed elevated blood pressure and its life style related risk factors among adults: Cross sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 4962
Author(s):  
CVasantha Kalyani ◽  
AnissaA Mirza ◽  
SureshK Sharma ◽  
Vartika Saxena ◽  
KusumK Rohilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Elevated Blood Pressure ◽  
Elevated Blood ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Risk

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

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