scholarly journals Screen time and adiposity in adolescents in Mexico

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1938-1945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martín Lajous ◽  
Jorge Chavarro ◽  
Karen E Peterson ◽  
Bernardo Hernández-Prado ◽  
Aurelio Cruz-Valdéz ◽  
...  

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the association of time spent viewing television, videos and video games with measures of fat mass (BMI) and distribution (triceps and subscapular skinfold thicknesses (TSF, SSF)).DesignCross-sectional validated survey, self-administered to students to assess screen time (television, videos and video games) and lifestyle variables. Trained personnel obtained anthropometry. The association of screen time with fat mass and distribution, stratified by sex, was modelled with multivariable linear regression analysis, adjusting for potential confounders and correlation of observations within schools.SettingState of Morelos, Mexico.SubjectsMales (n 3519) and females (n 5613) aged 11 to 18 years attending urban and rural schools in Morelos.ResultsIn males, screen time of >5 h/d compared with <2 h/d was significantly associated with a 0·13 (95 % CI 0·04, 0·23) higher BMI Z-score, 0·73 mm (95 % CI 0·24, 1·22) higher SSF and 1·08 mm (95 % CI 0·36, 1·81) higher TSF. The positive association of screen time with SSF was strongest in males aged 11–12 years. Sexual maturity appeared to modify the association in females; a positive association between screen time and SSF was observed in those who had not undergone menarche (P for trend = 0·04) but not among sexually mature females (P for trend = 0·75).ConclusionScreen time is associated with fat mass and distribution among adolescent males in Mexico. Maturational tempo appears to affect the relationship of screen time with adiposity in boys and girls. Findings suggest that obesity preventive interventions in the Mexican context should explore strategies to reduce screen time among youths in early adolescence.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Sahni ◽  
Jyoti Kumar

History is replete with examples where humans have sought refuge in nature for psychological restoration. In this cross-sectional study we explore the relationship of nature experience and mindfulness. Nature experience is assessed through “nature in the neighbourhood”, “frequency of visit” to nature-rich spaces, as well as one's inherent connection with nature described as “nature relatedness”. The study sample consisted of 334 Indian adults. The findings from this study show that frequency of visit to nature-rich spaces has a significant positive association with mindfulness. The hierarchical regression analysis suggests an interaction effect of “nature relatedness” in the association of the presence of nature rich spaces in the neighbourhood, frequency of visit as well as mindfulness. Interestingly, when childhood experiences were explored they had a significant association with “nature relatedness” and mindfulness. The evidence from this research suggests that nature experience may find its application as one of the mindfulness techniques prescribed for self-management of mental health problems.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilin Pang ◽  
Xiaoguang Cao ◽  
Xianru Hou ◽  
Li Yuan ◽  
Yongzhen Bao

Abstract Background: To investigate the relationship between corneal astigmatism and age, axial length (AL) among Chinese over fifty years old. Methods: This study enrolled 1,082 right eyes of age-related cataract patients over 50 years old in the clinic of Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, China. Axial length, magnitude and meridian of anterior corneal astigmatism were measured by IOLMaster. Restricted cubic splines and Spearman rank correlation coefficients were used to investigate the relationship of the magnitude of cornea astigmatism to age and AL. Power vector analysis method and linear regression analysis were used to assess the relationship of the meridian of astigmatism to age and AL. Results: For this study , mean age, AL, and corneal astigmatism value were 72.45 ±9.28 years, 23.90±1.93mm, and 1.12±0.74D, respectively. The magnitude of corneal astigmatism was 0.75D or higher in 63.8% eyes. The magnitude of corneal astigmatism increased with age after 65 years old. This correlation was statistically significant when AL was between 22.00mm and 26.00mm. The vector value in J 0 was inversely correlated with age. The mean vector value change from with-the-rule (WTR) to against-the-rule (ATR) corneal astigmatism was 0.22D/10 years during 50-65 years old and 0.15D/10 years during 65-85 years old, and was 0.22D/10 years in male and 0.12D/10 years in female, respectively. Conclusions: A large proportion of elderly Chinese cataract patients over 50 years old have corneal astigmatism more than 0.75D . There was a non-linear trend from WTR astigmatism towards ATR astigmatism with age, which was more obvious in elder age and in male. When AL is between 22.00mm and 26.00mm, the magnitude of corneal astigmatism increases with age after 65 years old.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-85
Author(s):  
Robert Markham ◽  
Georgina M Luscombe ◽  
Frank Manconi ◽  
Ian S Fraser

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the detailed nature of menstrual characteristics, bleeding and other symptoms in women with and without endometriosis. Pelvic pain symptoms in this cohort have been reported elsewhere. Method: This is a self-administered cross-sectional study and was conducted using a structural questionnaire. A total of 737 women completed the study: women with endometriosis (n = 529) and with no current gynaecological complaint, ‘control’ (n = 208). Results: Some of the key findings in this study included significant differences between the control and endometriosis subjects in terms of bleeding symptoms, increased length and heaviness of menses, rectal and bladder bleeding, infertility and obstetric complications which were all more common in the endometriosis group. Other symptoms found to have a highly significant positive association with endometriosis included abdominal bloating, low resistance to infection, fatigue, increased urinary frequency, diarrhoea and constipation (p < 0.000). Data were cross-tabulated to examine the association of a number of symptoms to each other. The relationship of symptoms to a range of psychosocial factors was investigated to determine how the effects of endometriosis impacted on the life of subjects. Most women reported that endometriosis sometimes or often interfered with daily aspects of their life. Conclusion: The range of non-pain symptoms in women with endometriosis was generally much more diverse and extensive than recognised by most clinicians.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Ferdi Alkindi ◽  
Made Hendra Satria Nugraha ◽  
Ni Komang Ayu Juni Antari ◽  
I Made Winarsa Ruma

Taekwondo is one of the popular martial arts for the young, teenagers, and adults. One of the kicks that are often used and effective to attack opponents in a match is the Dollyo Chagi kick. Balance and flexibility have an important role in creating optimal kick. To determine the relationship between balance and flexibility with ability of dollyo chagi kick in taekwondo athletes in Denpasar. This study was an observational study using a cross sectional design. The study was conducted 4 days at 4 dojang in Denpasar. Sampling was carried out using the cluster random sampling, with a total of 64 subjects participating in 12-16 years. Based on the Spearman rho non parametric analysis test obtained a weak and significant relationship between balance with the ability of dollyo chagi kick, with a value of p=0.034 (p<0.05), and also obtained a moderate and significant relationship between flexibility with the dollyo chagi kick ability, with a value of p=0.008 (p<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis test was conducted to determine the relationship of balance and fleksibility with the dollyo chagi kick ability and obtain a value of p=0.001 (p<0.05) and a correlation value (R) of 0.469. Keyword: dollyo chagi kick, balance, flexibility.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Cicilia Valentine Simamora ◽  
Sri Ratna Dwiningsih ◽  
Ninik Darsini

Abstrak Latar Belakang: Kejadian akseptor drop out tertinggi karena efek samping yaitu pada metode suntikan. KB injeksi DMPA memiliki efek samping gangguan menstruasi. Untuk menjamin lancarnya menstruasi, wanita harus mempunyai kadar lemak sebanyak 22% dari berat badannya. Kadar lemak dapat ditentukan dengan menilai berat badan seseorang melalui pengukuran Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari hubungan IMT dengan gangguan menstruasi pada akseptor KB injeksi DMPA di Puskesmas Jagir. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 67 orang meliputi akseptor KB injeksi DMPA di Puskesmas Jagir sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi. Sampling dilakukan dengan total sampling. Variabel bebas dalam penelitian ini adalah IMT pada akseptor KB injeksi DMPA, sedangkan variabel tergantung adalah gangguan menstruasi pada akseptor KB injeksi DMPA. Untuk mengetahui tingkat signifikan, data yang terkumpul akan diuji dengan uji statistik Pearson pada tingkat kemaknaan α=0,05. Hasil: Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa sebagian besar responden memiliki IMT normal (55,2%), IMT kurus (3,0%) dan IMT overweight (41,8%). Hampir seluruhnya mengalami gangguan menstruasi (88,1%) dan yang tidak mengalami gangguan menstruasi (11,4%). Setelah uji Pearson diperoleh nilai p=0,140 (p>0,05) yang berarti bahwa tidak ada hubungan antara IMT dengan gangguan menstruasi pada akseptor KB injeksi DMPA. Kesimpulan: Tidak ada hubungan antara IMT dengan gangguan menstruasi pada akseptor KB injeksi DMPA di Puskesmas Jagir. Abstract Background: The incidence of drop out acceptors mostly due to side effects, is found on the injection method. DMPA injection has side effects of menstrual disorders. To ensure a fluent menstruation, women should have fat mass at least 22% of their body weight. Fat mass can be determined by measuring the Body Mass Index (BMI). This research aims to study the relationship of BMI with menstrual disorders in DMPA injection receiver at Puskesmas Jagir. Methods: This research is an observational analytic research with a cross sectional approach. A total sample of 67 people included DMPA injection receiver at Puskesmas Jagir corresponding for inclusion criteria. Sampling is done by total sampling. The independent variable in this study was BMI in DMPA injection receiver, while the dependent variable was menstrual disorders in DMPA injection receiver. To determine a significant level, the collected data will be tested by Pearson at the significance level of α = 0.05. Results: The results of the study showed that most of respondents had normal BMI (55.2%), thin BMI (3,0%) and overweight BMI (44.8%). Most of them experienced menstrual disorders (88.1%) and others did not experience menstrual disorders (11.4%). After the Pearson test, the value of p = 0.140 (p > 0.05) which means that there is no relationship between BMI and menstrual disorders in DMPA injection receiver. Conclusion: There is no relationship of BMI with menstrual disorders in DMPA injection receiver at Puskesmas Jagir.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
Yanyan Guo ◽  
Zibo Xiong ◽  
Meiling Su ◽  
Limin Huang ◽  
Jinlan Liao ◽  
...  

Aim: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) diagnosed in the dialysis patients is increasingly reported which worsens the prognosis of the renal diseases. The relationship of SCD1 with MetS is largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between SCD1 polymorphism and MetS in dialysis patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 323 Chinese dialysis patients, and the correlation between the seven SNPs of SCD1 gene (rs10883465, rs2060792, rs1502593, rs522951, rs3071, rs3978768 and rs1393492) and MetS was analyzed. Results: One tag-SNP (rs1393492) has significantly associated with the prevalence of MetS. Dialysis patients with rs1393492 AA genotype of SCD1 are more prone to MetS (p = 0.021). Conclusion: This study shows that the rs1393492 variations of SCD1 gene are related with the development of MetS in Chinese dialysis patients.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasetyo Catur Utomo ◽  
Ari Probandari

Abstract : Interpersonal Communication, Learning Motivation. Interpersonal communication between students and lecturers and among students suspected to be a factor that will contribute to increase learning motivation . The purpose of this study, to measure the relationship of interpersonal communication between students and lecturer and among students with learning motivation at Prosthetic Orthotic Department of Health Polytechnic Surakarta. This study was descriptive analytic research with cross sectional approach. The population of this study were all students of Prosthetic Orthotic Department of Health Polytechnic Surakarta. 234 students. The sample were 150 students. The technique to choose the sample used simple random sampling. The technique to collect data used interpersonal communication questionnaires and learning motivation questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. There is statistically positive and significant correlation between interpersonal communication between students and lecturers and among students with learning motivation (r = 0.510). The impact amount of interpersonal communication between students and lecturers and among students with learning motivation is 26 % (r2 = 0.260). Interpersonal communication between students and lecturers and among students has correlation with learning motivation.


Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Takeda ◽  
Shu-ichi Fujita ◽  
Toshiyuki Ikemoto ◽  
Yoshikatsu Okada ◽  
Koichi Sohmiya ◽  
...  

AbstractSubjects with high fibroblast growth factor 21(FGF21) and 23 (FGF23), endocrine hormones that regulate insulin sensitivity and phosphate metabolism, respectively, are reported to have a higher risk for adverse cardiovascular outcome. Therefore, the relationship of FGF21, FGF23, and α-Klotho (co-receptor for FGF23 signaling) with mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW), two platelet volume indices that reflect platelet activity, was investigated.Data from 156 patients admitted to the cardiology department were analyzed. MPV and PDW were measured by an automatic blood counter, and serum FGF21, FGF23, and α-Klotho concentrations were measured by an enzyme-linked immunoassay.Log(FGF21) was significantly correlated with serum triglycerides but did not differ according to the use of non-use of antidiabetic or lipid-lowering drugs. MPV and PDW were significantly correlated (R=0.475, p<0.001). MPV was significantly correlated with log(FGF21) (R=–0.167, p<0.05) and log(FGF23) (R=0.351, p<0.001) but not with log(α-Klotho). Linear regression analysis showed a negative and positive association of log(FGF21) and log(FGF23), respectively, with MPV that was independent of possible confounders including sex, age, renal function, and antithrombotic drug use. In addition, log(FGF23) was found to have a significant independent positive association with PDW.Among cardiac patients, FGF21 had a negative association with MPV, whereas FGF23 had a positive association. Future studies of serum FGF23/FGF21 concentrations and the incidence of thromboembolic disorders are warranted.


Author(s):  
José Francisco López-Gil ◽  
Antonio García-Hermoso ◽  
Javier Brazo-Sayavera ◽  
Pedro Juan Tárraga López ◽  
Juan Luis Yuste Lucas

Background: Studies have reported the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet as well as lower recreational screen time. Similarly, higher screen time has been negatively linked to a lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet. However, the mediator effect of cardiorespiratory fitness on the influence of screen time on adherence to the Mediterranean diet is still unknown. The aim of this study was two-fold: first, to assess the combined association of recreational screen time and cardiorespiratory fitness with adherence to Mediterranean diet among Spanish schoolchildren, and second, to elucidate whether the association between recreational screen time and adherence to the Mediterranean diet is mediated by cardiorespiratory fitness. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 370 schoolchildren aged 6–13 years from six schools in the Region of Murcia (Spain) were included. Results: The mediation analysis showed that once screen time and cardiorespiratory fitness were included together in the model, cardiorespiratory fitness was positively linked to adherence to the Mediterranean diet (p = 0.020) and although screen time remained negatively related to adherence to the Mediterranean diet, this association was slightly attenuated (indirect effect = −0.027; 95% CI = (−0.080, −0.002)). Conclusions: This research supports that cardiorespiratory fitness may reduce the negative association between screen time and Mediterranean dietary patterns.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelina Mihaela Ştefǎnuţ ◽  
Mona Vintilǎ ◽  
Otilia Ioana Tudorel

Objective: This study is a meta-analysis that considers the association between dyadic coping and emotional functioning, and between dyadic coping and the quality of the relationship as perceived by cancer patients and their life partners.Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the electronic databases PsycINFO, PubMed, ScienceDirect and those peer-reviewed cross-sectional and longitudinal studies published up until April 2020 that investigated these relationships were selected.Results: A total of 1,168 studies were identified, of which 10 met the inclusion criteria (N = 1,727 couples). These evidenced statistically significant positive relationships between common dyadic coping and emotional functioning and between common dyadic coping and the quality of the relationship as perceived by patients and their partners. There was also a statistically significant positive association between stress communication (by oneself), supportive dyadic coping (by oneself and by partner), and the quality of the relationship. In addition, a statistically significant negative association was found between negative dyadic coping (by oneself and by partner) and the quality of the relationship as perceived by patients' partners and also between negative dyadic coping (by oneself) and the quality of the relationship as perceived by patients.Conclusions: The results suggest the existence of a significant association between dyadic coping and emotional functioning and between dyadic coping and the quality of the relationship as perceived by members of couples facing cancer. However, these results must be interpreted with caution due to the small number of studies included in the analysis. Clinically, an understanding of the existence of such relationships is helpful for the implementation, and study of the effectiveness of, interventions aimed at improving dyadic coping in order to improve both quality of life and quality of relationship in couples where there is an oncological diagnosis.


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