scholarly journals Lifestyle risk factors for overweight in Japanese male college students

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1575-1580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masashi Goto ◽  
Kohsuke Kiyohara ◽  
Takashi Kawamura
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Study Endpoint ◽  
College Life ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
School Year ◽  
Male College ◽  
Lifestyle Risk ◽  
Male College Students

AbstractObjectiveTo identify lifestyle and sociodemographic risk factors of overweight among male college students.DesignA retrospective cohort study.SettingAnnual health checkup in a single university in Japan.ParticipantsMale students who underwent two successive health checkups from their third school year between 2000 and 2007 and whose BMI at baseline of this study was 22·0 kg/m2 or more (n 4634).ResultsDuring the 1-year follow-up, 598 students (12·9 %) reached the study endpoint, i.e. more than a 5 % increase in BMI. Independent risk factors for substantial BMI increase included infrequent exercise (OR = 1·33; 95 % CI 1·11, 1·60), no or infrequent alcohol drinking (OR = 1·30; 95 % CI 1·08, 1·57), frequently skipping breakfast (OR = 1·34; 95 % CI 1·12, 1·61), preference for fatty food (OR 1·36; 95 % CI 1·04, 1·78) and living alone (OR = 1·23; 95 % CI 0·99, 1·52). Students were readily stratified according to risk for substantial BMI gain by counting the number of their risk factors. OR (95 % CI) for the risk between the no risk factor group and students with two, three, four and five risk factors were 1·61 (0·96, 2·70), 2·24 (1·34, 3·75), 2·42 (1·39, 4·23) and 6·22 (2·58, 15·0), respectively.ConclusionThese data suggest that avoidance of certain risk factors in college life is associated with a decrease in incidence of overweight among male students.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Risk Factors, Vaccination Patterns, and Vaccine Perceptions Among a Sample of Male College Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly B. Fontenot ◽  
Heidi Collins Fantasia ◽  
Anna Charyk ◽  
Melissa A. Sutherland
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Male College ◽  
Male College Students

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Dietary and Lifestyle Risk Factors Among Jordanian Youth: The Cornerstone of Diabetes Prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 97-97
Author(s):  
Hana Alkhalidy ◽  
Khadeejah Alnaser ◽  
Islam Al-Shami ◽  
Dongmin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Risk ◽  
Screen Use

Abstract Objectives Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder related to a complicated interplay between genetics, obesity, and modifiable lifestyle factors. This study aimed to identify the major modifiable risk factors for developing overweight, obesity, and Type 2 DM (T2DM) among Jordanian college students. Methods A self-administered questionnaire was given to students at two large universities in Jordan, in order to collect data about the sociodemographic background, physical activity (PA), screen use, and smoking behavior. A food frequency questionnaire was used to assess the intake of fruits, vegetables, fast food, sweets, and salted snacks. A chi-square test was used to identify the differences between males and females; statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results The final sample consisted of 327 males and 433 females, and 54.0% of them were ≤20 years old. Among these students, 23.6% were overweight and 12.8% were obese, with more males being overweight (26.3% vs. 21.5%) and obese (16.4% vs. 10.0%) (P = 0.004). Most students failed to meet PA (69.7%) and screen use (87.0%) recommendations, with more females failing to meet PA recommendations (P < 0.001). The sample included 38.6% smokers, with a higher prevalence in males (P < 0.001).  Moreover, most students were below the recommended intake of fruits (81.2%) and vegetables (94.7%); more females were below the recommendation for fruit intake (P < 0.001). Fast food intake one or more times a day was seen in 85.8% of students, and 45.8% consumed sweets 1–3 times a week. About 42% of respondents reported salted snack intake of 1–3 times a week, while 40.7% reported intake at less than once per week. Males had more frequent intake of fast food (P = 0.002), sweets (P < 0.001), and salted snacks (P = 0.057). Conclusions There was a considerable prevalence of obesity, overweight, and risky behaviors among Jordanian college students that may increase their future risk of developing T2DM. Future intervention is needed to reduce these behaviors, which could be the first step in preventing diabetes among this young population. Funding Sources Deanship of Scientific Research at Jordan University of Science and Technology.

scholarly journals Time-Varying Risk Factors and Sexual Aggression Perpetration Among Male College Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 637-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martie P. Thompson ◽  
Jeffrey Brooks Kingree ◽  
Heidi Zinzow ◽  
Kevin Swartout
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Aggression ◽  
Time Varying ◽  
Male College ◽  
Male College Students

Motivation to Manage: A Study of Change with Positive Implications for Women Managers

1978 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 355-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Bruce Bowin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Positive Change ◽  
Original Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Male College ◽  
Male College Students

In an earlier study a program for change significantly increased male students' positive acceptance of a concept, motivation to manage. The present study was a replication ( n = 20 male college students) and supported the previous findings; however, unlike the original study, the present research included 7 female students who completed the change program and also demonstrated a positive change.

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