The Role of Motivation in Understanding Social Contextual Influences on Physical Activity in Underserved Adolescents in the ACT Trial: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Associations across self-efficacy, social support, and multiple measures of physical activity (PA) have not been thoroughly explored in hospital employees. Methods: Validated surveys assessed psychosocial factors; the IPAQ-long assessed PA, and mixed-effects analyses examined relations between psychosocial variables and PA in 920 employees from 6 Texas hospitals. Results: At P <.05, self-efficacy was significantly associated with light (β = 1.67), moderate (β = 1.63), and vigorous (β = 2.78) leisure PA; with domestic PA (β = 1.64); and with moderate commute PA (β = 0.03). At P < .05, family social-support was significantly associated with light (β = 0.94), moderate (β = 0.63), and vigorous (β = .74) leisure PA; with moderate (β = 0.46) and vigorous (β = 1.24) occupation PA; with light (β = 0.58) and moderate (β = 0.20) commute PA; and with domestic PA (β = 1.18). At P < .05, social support from friends was significantly associated with light (β = 0.74), moderate (β = 0.58), and vigorous (β = .91) leisure PA; with moderate commute (β = 0.21); and with domestic PA (β = 0.82). Conclusion: Interventions must emphasize self-efficacy–building strategies and the role of family support to meaningfully impact PA behaviors in uniquethis unique population.

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How are personality traits and physical activity involved in colorectal carcinogenesis? A cross-sectional study on patients undergoing colonoscopy

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.636 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. s503-s503

Author(s):

M. Marchi ◽

S. Alboni ◽

C. Artoni ◽

M. Galletti ◽

N. Giambalvo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Protective Role ◽

Colorectal Carcinogenesis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Protective Function ◽

Psychological Determinants

IntroductionInflammatory state of the large bowel is a key factor for the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). It has multifactorial aetiology, including psychological determinants. Physical activity may have a protective function against CRC via anti-inflammatory properties; on the contrary, personality traits correlate with an unhealthy and dangerous lifestyle.ObjectiveTo measure the association between personality traits, lifestyle and colonoscopy outcome.MethodsCross sectional study. Patients undergoing colonoscopy aged 40 or more, with a negative history for cancer or inflammatory bowel disease, were enrolled. Data collected: colonoscopy outcome, smoke, alcohol, physical activity, presence/absence of Metabolic Syndrome, personality traits assessed by the Temperament & Character Inventory (TCI).ResultsIn a sample of 53 subjects (females = 24, 45.3%), the mean age was 60.66 ± 9.08. At least one adenoma was found to 23 patients (43.3%). Twenty patients were smokers (37.74%), 36 (67.92%) drank alcohol at least weekly; approximately 60% reported regular physical activity. At the multivariate regression, the outcome was associated to: TCI Self Transcendence domain (ST) (OR = 1.36, P = 0.04) and physical activity (OR = 0.14, P = 0.03).ConclusionPeople with ST's characteristic personality traits and sedentary life style are more likely to have precancerous colorectal lesions. This confirms the protective role of physical activity, and suggests to further explore the role of personality in cancerogenesis.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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The role of physical activity on mental health and quality of life during COVID-19 outbreak: A cross-sectional study

European Journal of Integrative Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101248 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 ◽

pp. 101248

Author(s):

Filiz Ozdemir ◽

Neslihan Cansel ◽

Fatma Kizilay ◽

Emek Guldogan ◽

Ilknur Ucuz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Role of Sildenafil in the Treatment of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn (PPHN) - Should it Be Withdrawn from Market of Bangladesh due to Threat of being Misuses

Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital Journal ◽

10.3329/dshj.v35i2.49688 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 100-104

Author(s):

Maksudur Rahman ◽

Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun ◽

MAK Azad Chowdhury ◽

Abu Sayeed Munsi

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cardiac Intensive Care ◽

Hospital Protocol

Background: Recently it has been apprehended that sildenafil, a drug which has been successfully using in the treatment of PPHN and erectile dysfunction in adult, is going to be withdrawn from the market of Bangladesh due to threat of its misuses. Objective: The aim of this study was to see the extent of uses of sildenafil in the treatment of PPHN and importance of availability of this drugs in the market inspite of its probable misuses. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), special baby care unit (SCABU) and cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) of Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital from June, 2017 to May 2018. Neonates with PPHN were enrolled in the study. All cases were treated with oral sildenefil for PPHN along with others management according to hospital protocol. Data along with other parameters were collected and analyzed. Results: Total 320 patients with suspected PPHN were admitted during the study period. Among them 92 (29%) cases had PPHN. Male were 49(53 %) cases and female were 43(47%) cases. Mean age at hospital admission was 29.7±13.4 hours. Based on echocardiography,13(14%) cases had mild, 38 (41%) cases moderate and 41(45%) cases severe PPHN. Mean duration of sildenafil therapy was 11.9±7.1 days. Improved from PPHN were 83 (90%) cases. Mortality was 10% (9). Conclusion: In this study it was found that the incidence of PPHN is 29% among the suspected newborns. Sildenafil is successfull in improving the oxygenation of PPHN and to decrease the mortality of neonates. DS (Child) H J 2019; 35(2) : 100-104

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