scholarly journals Beliefs of South Africans regarding food and cardiovascular health

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 946-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin C Dolman ◽  
Welma Stonehouse ◽  
Hilda van’t Riet ◽  
Jane Badham ◽  
Johann C Jerling
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
South African ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Gender Groups

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the beliefs of South African metropolitan adults regarding the importance of influencing cardiovascular health by eating certain food types, and to compare these beliefs between different race, living standards, age and gender groups.DesignRandomised cross-sectional study. Trained fieldworkers administered questionnaires by conducting face-to-face interviews with consumers.SubjectsTwo thousand South Africans (16 years and older) were randomly selected from metropolitan areas in South Africa. The data were weighted to be representative of the total South African metropolitan population (N = 10 695 000) based on gender, age and race distribution.ResultsThe majority (94 %) of the population indicated that it is important to influence cardiovascular risk-related health issues by eating certain food types, especially the higher LSM (Living Standard Measure) groups within the different race groups. Weight loss was considered the least important (61 % indicated that it is important) compared with cholesterol lowering (80 %), blood pressure (89 %), diabetes (86 %) and healthy blood vessels (89 %). In the higher LSM groups (7–10) higher proportions of respondents agreed than in the lower LSM groups (2 and 3). No differences were seen in responses between different gender, race and age groups.Conclusions and recommendationsThis study shows that the metropolitan South African adult population considers the influence on cardiovascular health by eating certain food types to be important. However, modifying weight loss by eating certain food types was considered less important.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Moral Development in the South African Context

1996 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 851-859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Smith ◽  
Angina Parekh
Keyword(s):  
Moral Development ◽  
South African ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The South ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
African Context ◽  
Moral Choices

This study has two aims, to examine aspects of Kohlberg's claims of universality within a unique research context and to explore differences in moral development between black and white South Africans. 81 participants from four different age groups were administered Form A of Kohlberg's moral judgement interviews. Analysis supported the age-relatedness of Kohlberg's stages of moral development and provided some support for the notion that the stages should be evident in various cultures. A significant difference in moral development between black and white groups in the 19- to 28-yr. age group was found. Further, black and white groups had different concerns when justifying moral choices. The results were discussed in the context of the South African system, which until recently has been one of institutionalised racial division.

scholarly journals Current Status of Periodontal Disease in Adults in Takahagi, Japan:A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Sekino ◽  
Ryoichi Takahashi ◽  
Yukihiro Numabe ◽  
Hiroshi Okamoto
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Japanese Population ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probing Depth ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background : To date, a few studies have documented the detailed periodontal conditions of a Japanese population. It is important to know if the awareness of Japanese nationals and dentists regarding oral hygiene and prevention of periodontal disease have improved when compared with the past in Japan for the development of future scenarios regarding prevention. The aim of this study was to investigate the severity, prevalence, and extent of periodontal disease in the adult population of the city of Takahagi, Japan. Results were also compared with those of an epidemiological study performed in Japan in the 1980s. Methods : A total of 582 (aged 20 to 89 years) randomly sampled Takahagi residents answered a comprehensive questionnaire and participated in clinical examinations. Results : The mean percentages of tooth surfaces harboring plaque and exhibiting BOP were 59.5 ± 24.9% and 31.1 ± 21.1%, respectively. The mean PPD and CAL were 2.5 ± 0.5 mm and 2.9 ± 1.0 mm, respectively. Compared with results of the 1980s survey, the mean percentages of plaque and bleeding on probing were lower in the current population. The mean CAL and prevalence of attachment loss of ³5 mm in some age groups were higher in the present study than in the 1980s study. There were no statistically significant differences with respect to mean probing depth between the 1980s and current age groups. Conclusions : Periodontal disease was still prevalent in the current Japanese population, even though some improvement occurred. Proper public health programs therefore need to be established.

scholarly journals Use of Maximum Surgical Order Schedule (MSBOS) among pediatric patients to optimize blood utilization

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johann Paulo S. Guzman ◽  
Leandro L. Resurreccion ◽  
Maria Beatriz P. Gepte
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Subsequent Development ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Utilization

Abstract Background Evaluating blood ordering and subsequent development of a blood ordering schedule can decrease over-ordering of blood among pediatric surgical patients. The objective is to assess our practice of blood utilization using various blood utilization indices and calculate the Maximal Surgical Blood Order Schedule (MSBOS). This is a cross-sectional study for 3 years that included patients (≤ 18 years old) who underwent major surgical procedures in the Philippine Children’s Medical Center. Data included type of surgery, age and sex, number of units crossmatched, number of units transfused, and timing of transfusion. Indices were calculated. Results This study revealed that the utilization rate was only 39.1% of blood among a total of 5314 cases done. The indices were analyzed according to different procedures among different age groups. Procedures for head and neck, colorectal, ostomy, solid tumors, genitourinary abnormalities, upper gastrointestinal, and appendectomy had CT (crossmatched to transfusion) ratio exceeding 2.0, indicating inappropriate blood ordering. Major abdominal, major thoracic, and hepatobiliary surgery all have CT ratio < 2.0. MSBOS was calculated, and a requisition of 1 unit of blood among patients undergoing these procedures is suggested. Conclusions The MSBOS is largely utilized to the adult population but its creation can also be utilized among pediatric patients. Our data shows that in majority of elective pediatric surgical procedures, routine crossmatch is not necessary which is proven by our high underutilization of requested blood products.

South African adult metropolitan consumers' opinions and use of health information on food labels

2013 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena J.C. Bosman ◽  
Daleen Van der Merwe ◽  
Susanna M. Ellis ◽  
Johann C. Jerling ◽  
Jane Badham
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
South African ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Health Information Sources

Purpose – The globally recognised link between diet and health needs to be communicated to consumers to facilitate healthy food choices. Thus, this paper aims to determine South African (SA) metropolitan consumers' opinions and beliefs about the food-health link, as well as their opinions and use of health information on food labels. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional study using fieldworker-administered questionnaires was conducted. Using stratified randomised sampling, 1,997 respondents were recruited. The data were weighted to represent the metropolitan SA adult population (n=10,695,000). Findings – Practically significantly more respondents agreed than disagreed there is a food-health link and that health messages on food labels are supported by scientific research. Respondents' opinions on health information on food labels were mostly positive, as confirmed by the average opinions for the different ethnic groups. The results identified a lack of interest, time and price concerns, and habitual purchasing as reasons for not reading food labels. Health-concerned respondents also considered labels as important health information sources. Practical implications – Consumer education on the food-health link and the use of health information on food labels should address the deficiencies identified through the opinions and use of food labels by these respondents. Originality/value – Representative results of SA metropolitan consumers in this study are significant since third world countries are burdened by various diseases and former studies only used limited-sized non-probability samples which could not be generalised.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of pertussis in adult population

2018 ◽  
Vol 146 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 641-645
Author(s):  
Vladimir Petrovic ◽  
Biljana Radosavljevic ◽  
Mioljub Ristic
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pertussis Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bordetella Pertussis Toxin ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
Induced Immunity ◽  
Pertussis Epidemiology

Introduction/Objective. Seroepidemiological studies are crucial for better understanding of pertussis epidemiology. The aim of this study was to assess the seroprevalence of anti-Bordetella pertussis toxin antibodies (anti-PT IgG) in the adult population of Novi Sad, and to evaluate the differences by age and sex. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 468 healthy adults aged ? 20 years stratified into seven age groups. The youngest of our participants received the last dose of the vaccine at least 18 years ago. Positive results of anti-PT IgG concentrations were considered a consequence of natural pertussis infection or reinfection. A commercial ELISA kit (EuroimmunR, Lubeck, Germany), with anti-PT IgG with four calibrators (5 IU/mL, 25 IU/mL, 100 IU/mL, and 200 IU/mL) was used. Results. Most of the subjects (53.8%) had anti-PT IgG of > 5 to < 62.5 IU/mL. The proportion of participants with high concentrations (62.5 to < 125 IU/mL) was statistically significantly higher in females than in males (5.4% vs. 0.4%, p = 0.002). The highest values of anti-PT IgG were detected among subjects in the age group of 20?24 years (17.5 ?} 22.2 IU/mL), and in the participants ? 60 years of age (15.0 ?} 29.4 IU/ mL). The percentage of anti-PT IgG concentration of ? 62.5 IU/mL was the highest among subjects aged ? 60 years (6.6%) and among those aged 20?24 years (5%). Conclusions. The limited duration of vaccine-induced immunity with subsequent infection or reinfection enables the circulation of pertussis in the adult population of Novi Sad that serves as the reservoir of infection for transmission to vulnerable persons.

scholarly journals Prevalence of psychiatric co-morbidity among abused and neglected: a cross-sectional study among child, adolescents, and adult population

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Bhuvana R. C.
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Maltreatment ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Physical Consequences

Background: In the past few decades child abuse and neglects has been only highlighted as an area of concern and has only explained lifelong mental and physical consequences rather than estimating the prevalence rates also there were gaps in child age groups in most of the previous studies in the world, especially in India. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric co-morbidity among those who having history of abuse and neglects in a community population of all age groups and to compare the prevalence of psychiatric co-morbidity in among different age groups.Methods: A total of 600 participants, children, adolescents and caregivers like parents, of aged 1-65 years, from Shimoga districts, were screened by using CCMS for adults and parents to identify the cases. A chi-square test has used for statistics.Results: The overall prevalence rate of psychiatric co-morbidity among abuse and neglects were 29.9% (28.9% had schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders 27.9%, mood disorders 25.6%, anxiety disorders 29.2%, behavior disorders 43.5%, and substance use disorders 29.2%).Conclusions: Childhood maltreatment has strong associations with all classes of disorders at all life-course stages in all groups. The awareness of the serious long-term consequences of child maltreatment should encourage better identification of those at risk and the development of effective interventions to protect children from violence.

scholarly journals The Status of Cardiovascular Health in Rural and Urban Areas of Janów Lubelski District in Eastern Poland: A Population-Based Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Nowicki ◽  
Barbara Ślusarska ◽  
Honorata Piasecka ◽  
Agnieszka Bartoszek ◽  
Katarzyna Kocka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ideal Cardiovascular Health

Ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) has been defined by the American Heart Association as the lack of cardiovascular disease and the presence of seven key factors and health behaviors. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of ideal and poor CVH among the Polish adult population based on the example of the inhabitants of Janów district in Lubelskie Voivodship, taking the chosen socio-demographic factors into consideration. This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 3901 adults without cardiovascular diseases, aged between 35 and 64 years. Participants completed a questionnaire, and they had anthropometric and physiological measurements taken. Blood samples were analyzed for fasting glucose and cholesterol levels. Ideal CVH was found in 5.4% of the participants, with the advantage of being toward city dwellers over those living in the rural areas (6.3% vs. 5.0%) p = 0.02. In the case of the residents of rural areas, their likelihood of having an ideal body mass index (BMI) was found to be 22% lower (odds ratio (OR) = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.66–0.92), their likelihood of having an ideal diet was found to be 27% lower (OR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.54–0.94), their likelihood of having perfect blood pressure was found to be 29% lower (OR = 0.71; 95% CI: 0.56–0.89), and their likelihood of having the perfect glucose levels was found to be 28% lower (OR = 0.72; 95% CI: 0.63–0.84), than the residents of urban areas. The prevalence of ideal cardiovascular behaviors and factors is lower in the rural community compared with people living in the city. Results indicate that more effort should be dedicated toward the country’s health policy, specifically concerning primary prevention. Preventive actions in the field of cardiovascular disease should be addressed to the residents of rural areas to a larger extent.

scholarly journals Oral health and use of dental services in different stages of adulthood in Norway: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elin Hadler-Olsen ◽  
Birgitta Jönsson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Socioeconomic status and oral health care habits may change throughout adult life. This calls for age-stratified analyses of oral health in the adult population to uncover differences that could be of importance for organizing adequate oral health care services. The aim of the present study was to describe self-reported oral health in different age groups in a general adult population in Norway, and to explore associations between self-reported oral health and age groups, sociodemographic factors, use of dental services, number of teeth and dental caries. Methods We used data from a cross-sectional study of almost 2000 Norwegian adults, 20–79 years old. The study included both a structured questionnaire and a clinical examination to assess sociodemographic variables, use of dental services, self-reported oral and general health as well as dental caries and number of teeth. For analysis, the participants were divided into three age groups: young adults (20–29 years), middle-aged adults (30–59 years), and senior adults (60 years and older). Differences among groups were analyzed by cross-tabulation, and logistic regression analyses were used to assess associations between variables. Results Forty-eight percent of the participants rated their oral health as good. Almost half of the participants had at least one carious tooth, with the highest caries prevalence among the young adults. To be caries free was strongly associated with reporting good oral health among the young and middle-aged adults. One third of the senior adults had fewer than 20 teeth, which was associated with reporting moderate or poor oral health. Less than half of the young adults reported regular use of dental services, and 40% of them had postponed dental visits for financial reasons during the past 2 years. Regardless of age group, having to postpone dental visits for financial reasons or having poor-to-moderate general health were associated with high odds for reporting moderate or poor oral health. Conclusions That there were important age-group differences in self-reported and clinical measures of oral health and in the use of dental health services demonstrates the importance of age-stratified analyses in oral health research. Many adults, especially among the young, faced financial barriers for receiving dental health services, which was associated with poorer self-reported oral health. This argues for a need to revisit the financing of oral health care for adults in Norway.

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