Emotional eating, binge eating, physical inactivity, and vespertine chronotype are negative predictors of dietary practices during COVID-19 social isolation: A cross-sectional study

Abstract Objective Despite the public health importance of documenting the burden of physical inactivity and weight gain, there is a paucity of such data in Kuwait during the lockdown for Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this survey was designed to estimate: the burden of poor eating habits particularly binge eating habits, fluctuations in weight and its predictors among the Kuwaiti public. Results There was a total of 522 valid respondents, with a mean age of 41.78 (11.75) years. There was a significant increase in weight of respondents during the quarantine (mean difference= -1.13, SD 5.39, t= -4.52, p < 0.001). Those with reporting unhealthy diets were 4.5 times more likely to report an increase in weight. Those reporting having anxiety throughout the day were 2.45 times more likely and those consuming snacks excessively were associated with 3.27 times higher odds of increase in weight than those not consuming it.

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The effect of cognitive symptoms in binge eating disorder on depression and self-esteem: a cross-sectional study

Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity ◽

10.1007/s40519-020-00966-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Selçuk Özdin ◽

Aytül Karabekiroğlu ◽

Gökhan Selçuk Özbalcı ◽

Arzu Alptekin Aker

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorder ◽

Binge Eating ◽

Binge Eating Disorder ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cognitive Symptoms ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Factors associated with physical inactivity among female and male rural adolescents in Borneo – a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2013-0319 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 447-453 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Whye Lian Cheah ◽

Hazmi Helmy ◽

Ching Thon Chang

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Rural Adolescents ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Rural communities have shown marked increase in metabolic syndrome among young people, with physical inactivity as one of the main contributing factors. This study aimed to determine factors associated with physical inactivity among male and female rural adolescents in a sample of schools in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 145 students aged 13–15 years. Data on socio-demographic, health-related, and psychosocial factors (perceived barriers, self-efficacy, social influences) were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurement was taken to generate body mass index (BMI)-for-age, while physical activity (PA) level was assessed using pedometers. The mean steps per day was 6251.37 (SD=3085.31) with males reported as being more active. About 27% of the respondents were either overweight or obese, with more females in this group. There was no significant difference in steps among males and females (p=0.212), and nutritional status (BMI-for-age) (p=0.439). Females consistently scored higher in most items under perceived barriers, but had significantly lower scores in self-efficacy’s items. Males were more influenced by peers in terms of PA (p<0.001) and were more satisfied with their body parts (p=0.047). A significantly higher body size discrepancy score was found among females (p=0.034, CI –0.639, –0.026). PA level was low and almost one-third of the respondents were overweight and obese. Female students faced more barriers and had lower self-efficacy with regards PA. Based on the findings, it is recommended that interventions focus on reducing barriers while increasing support for PA. This is particularly important in improving the health status of the youth, especially among the females.

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Emotion Regulation Difficulties Strengthen Relationships Between Perceived Parental Feeding Practices and Emotional Eating: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1007/s12529-021-09959-z ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Wesley R. Barnhart ◽

Abby L. Braden ◽

Lauren A. Dial

Keyword(s):

Emotion Regulation ◽

Emotional Eating ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Parental Feeding Practices ◽

Parental Feeding

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Zusammenhang zwischen eingeschränkter Hüftextension und Sitzen/Aktivitätslevel

MSK – Muskuloskelettale Physiotherapie ◽

10.1055/a-1454-9855 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (02) ◽

pp. 57-57

Author(s):

Sebastian Klien

Keyword(s):

Physical Inactivity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prolonged Sitting ◽

Hip Extension

Boukabache A, Brookes N, Preece SJ. Prolonged Sitting and Physical Inactivity are Associated with Limited Hip Extension: a Cross-sectional Study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2020; 51: 102282. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102282

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Socio-demographic association of non communicable diseases’ risk factors in a representative population of school children: a cross-sectional study in Sousse (Tunisia)

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2015-0109 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (5) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Meriam El Ghardallou ◽

Jihene Maatoug ◽

Imed Harrabi ◽

Sihem Ben Fredj ◽

Sahli Jihene ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

School Children ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Unhealthy Diet

Abstract Introduction: A better understanding of socio-demographic characteristics of subgroups, which have a high risk to develop chronic diseases, is essential to develop more efficient interventional programs especially for youth. This study aimed to determine the association between clusters of non communicable diseases (NCDs’) risk factors and the socio-demographic characteristics among a sample of Tunisian school children. Materials and methods: We conducted, in 2013/2014, a cross-sectional study among a proportional and stratified school children sample, selected in 17 elementary public schools in Sousse (Tunisia). A cluster analysis was used to identify different NCDs risk factors clusters, based on tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and excess weight. Subsequent χ2-tests were used to identify differences between the NCDs risk factors clusters in regards to socio-demographic characteristics. Results: Four clusters of NCDs risk factors were found: 1) Cluster 1: physical inactivity behavior with normal weight, 2) Cluster 2: physical inactivity behavior associated to excess weight, 3) Cluster 3: unhealthy diet associated to excess weight and low practice of physical activity, and 4) Cluster 4: smoking behavior with physical activity behavior. The pattern of cluster membership differed across sex (<10–3), school level, and socioeconomic level (<10–3) but there was no significant difference between clusters for mother’s education levels and household tenure. Conclusion: This study can have important implications for health policy and practice. Indeed, it found that many subjects have simultaneous multiple NCDs risk factors which leads to identify groups at risk and implement integrated intervention program.

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