Self-reported health problems among travelers visiting Cuzco: A Peruvian Airport survey

This study examined how women and men cope with stress during a period of organizational change and how the coping strategies are related to health. Questionnaire responses were obtained from 98 female and male administrators of health care service working in a Swedish governmental County Council during a period of downsizing. In line with earlier studies, the results showed women to be more likely than men to endorse the emotion-focused strategies of Seeking Social Support and Focus on and Venting of Emotions. Contrary to earlier studies the men did not report using problem-focused strategies more frequently than the women. The results of a regression analysis indicated that the reported use of problem-focused strategies did not contribute significantly to the explained variance in health. Instead, the emotion-focused strategy Denial explained a significant proportion of variance in the health problems. No sex differences in reported health problems were found.

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Sports participation related to injuries and illnesses among ambulatory youth with chronic diseases: results of the Health in Adapted Youth Sports study

10.21203/rs.2.10707/v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Kristel Lankhorst ◽

Janke de Groot ◽

Tim Takken ◽

Frank Backx

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Social Impact ◽

Injury Rate ◽

Sports Participation ◽

Health Problems ◽

Activity Level ◽

Organized Sports ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Reported Health

Abstract Background: Although sports participation leads to important health enhancement for youth with chronic diseases or physical disabilities (CDPD), it may pose an increased risk for injury or illness. This study investigated the incidence, type, severity and risks to (sports-related) injuries and illnesses among ambulatory youth with CDPD. Methods: Over a 12-month period, every two weeks, the characteristics of injuries and illnesses were registered by an online questionnaire and phone-based interview. Physical activity level was measured with the Activ8 during one week. Complete data was available of 103 youngsters with CDPD (61 boys, 42 girls), with a mean age of 14.4 (SD=2.7) years. The personal characteristics, the injury and illness rates per 1000 hours of PA were investigated per group of organized sports participation per week (0, 1 or ≥2 times p/wk). Results: Almost half of the youngsters sustained one or more injuries (46% ) or illnesses (42%) during one year. The injury rate per 1000 hours of PA between 0, 1 and ≥2 times per week of sports participation was 0.84, 1.88, 133 respectively and the illness rate were 1.87, 1.88 and 1.18 respectively. Differences between the rates were not statically significant. Most reported health problems had no subsequent restriction (49%) or other minor consequences (21%) in school, physical education or sports participation. Most reported health problems were contusions (41%) at the lower extremity (74%) and flu plus fever (58%). Conclusions: Participation in sports ≥2 times per week does not pose a significant increased risk in the incidence of injury or illness per 1000 hours of PA in youth with CDPD compared to their peers who participate less frequent (once weekly) and compared to non-sports participants. Athletes who participate in sports at least twice weekly get injured mostly during their sporting activities, while peers who do participate in sports once a week or not at all, get injured during less intense physical activities during physical education lessons, ADL or non-organized sports and play in leisure time. The social impact of injuries or illnesses was limited.

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SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FUNCTIONAL FITNESS IN OLDER WOMEN FROM A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

Estudos Interdisciplinares sobre o Envelhecimento ◽

10.22456/2316-2171.63719 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Gislaine Cristina Vagetti ◽

Oldemar Mazzardo ◽

Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho ◽

Valdomiro De Oliveira ◽

Antônio Carlos Gomes ◽

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Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Older Women ◽

High Blood Pressure ◽

Educational Level ◽

Skin Color ◽

Health Problems ◽

Health Perception ◽

Functional Fitness ◽

Independent Variables ◽

Reported Health

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the association of sociodemographic (skin color, socioeconomic level, educational level, occupational and marital status) and health (high blood pressure, self-reported health problems, use of medicines and health perception), with the functional fitness in older women. Methods: This cross-sectional study investigates sociodemographic and health variables assessed by questionnaires and the association with functional fitness measured with the "Senior Fitness Test". Statistical analysis used the Kruskal -Wallis test to check for differences between age groups, chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses to investigate associations between each component of functional fitness and independent variables. Results: The final sample consisted of 1,806 older women, mean age 68.93 years (SD 6.6). Sociodemographic (skin color, socioeconomic class and educational level) and health variables (High blood pressure, self-reported health problems and health perception) were associated with different components of functional fitness and the overall score of functional capacity. Conclusion: Among all the independent variables, educational level and health perception were those most correlated to functional fitness.

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Associating Use of Digital Technology and Self-Reported Health Problems among College Going Students in Delhi-NCR, India

International Healthcare Research Journal ◽

10.26440/ihrj/0402.05175 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 44-48

Author(s):

Sheetal Bawnoo Handoo ◽

Richa Rathor

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Digital Media ◽

Digital Technology ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽

Health Problems ◽

College Going ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Reported Health

INTRODUCTION: The increased use of digital media among college students has the tendency to cause various health problems based on the duration and medium used. AIM: To assess the use of digital technology and self- reported health problems among college going students in Delhi-NCR, IndiaMATERIALS AND METHODS: Data was collected using a pre-tested and pre-validated questionnaire which was divided into three sections. The first section contained seven questions regarding demographic details, the second contained three questions regarding the device used, hours spent and the type of media assessed, while the third contained twelve questions regarding self-reported adverse events while accessing digital media. Statistical tests involved the Shapiro-Wilk test, Independent samples t-test, multivariate linear regression and the Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The analysis was done using SPSS version 19.0.RESULTS: Responses of 717 students were included in the final analysis. Most of the students were between 17-19 years (53.9%), the primary device used was smartphone (91.8%). Most students used their device for >1-4 hours (34.6%). The most common self-reported symptom was back and/or neck pain (18.4%) followed by sleep issues/ insomnia (17.7%) and headache (17.3). Multiple linear regression model revealed that good knowledge scores were significantly associated with age(p = 0.04) and the duration of device used (p = 0.02). A positive, linear, great strength of association (r: +0.747) and a significant relationship (p = 0.037) was found between self-reported health problems and the hours of device usage. CONCLUSION: It is advised that college students be advised regarding the ill effects of digital medium without taking proper precautions.

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