Is Sedentary Lifestyle Associated With Testicular Function? A Cross-Sectional Study of 1,210 Men

Background: India is currently experiencing rapid epidemiological transition with rising prevalence of obesity which may be due to sedentary lifestyle and changing dietary pattern. Certain occupations like the job of bank employees are sedentary which predispose individuals to obesity. Hence the present study was carried out to study the prevalence of obesity in bank employees in Latur city of Maharashtra.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out amongst 400 bank employees of Latur city. Banks were listed according to sectors i.e. government, co-operative and private. The study subjects were interviewed by predesigned and pretested proforma including bio-social characteristics like age, gender, height, weight etc. The anthropometric measurements were taken like height, weight etc. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analysed by using appropriate test whenever necessary.Results: According to body mass index (BMI) classification by WHO classification 34.5% subjects were overweight and obese and 25.75% of bank employees had obesity by waist-hip ratio as per WHO classification and 18.5% of bank employees had isolated abdominal obesity.Conclusions: The prevalence of generalized as well as abdominal obesity by WHO classification was more in bank employees. The associated risk factors like age, gender and designation was found to be significant.

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Nursing diagnosis sedentary lifestyle in individuals with hypertension: an analysis of accuracy

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/s0080-6234201400005000005 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 48 (5) ◽

pp. 804-810 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Larissa Castelo Guedes Martins ◽

Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ◽

Nirla Gomes Guedes ◽

Iane Ximenes Teixeira ◽

Vanessa Emille Carvalho de Souza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Outpatient Care ◽

Daily Living ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Clinical Indicators ◽

Nursing Diagnosis

Objective Assessing the accuracy of the defining characteristics (DC) of the nursing diagnosis Sedentary Lifestyle (SL) in people with hypertension. Method A cross-sectional study carried out in a referral center in the outpatient care of people with hypertension and diabetes, with a sample of 285 individuals. The form used in the study was designed from operational definitions constructed for each DC of the diagnosis. Four nurses with training to carry out diagnostic inferences did the clinical assessment for the presence of SL. Results The prevalence of SL was 55.8%. Regarding measures of accuracy, the main DC for SL was chooses a daily routine lacking physical exercise, with sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 84.13%. Two DC stood out in the logistic regression, namely: reports preference for activities low in physical activity and poor performance in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Conclusion The results allowed identifying the best clinical indicators for SL in hypertensive adults.

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Role of parents on screen time of young children in Pokhara metropolitan, Nepal- a cross sectional study

Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jgmcn.v14i1.34766 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 8-13

Author(s):

Sharad Koirala ◽

Sanju Banstola ◽

Nirmala Shrestha ◽

Nisha Gurung ◽

Saurabh Kishor Sah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Children ◽

Screen Time ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Parental Occupation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Role Of Parents

Background: Sedentary lifestyle is a major modifiable risk factor that usually starts from childhood. High screen time is associated with sedentary lifestyle in children; and parents might have played a role in screen time among the children. This study aims to assess the role of parents in the screen time of young children aged five to nine years in Pokhara metropolitan city in Nepal. Methods: A cross sectional study was done among 360 children where respondents were one of the parents of those children. Face to face interview was done using a semi structured questionnaire between March 8 and September 4, 2020. A daily screen time <2 hours was taken as a normal value. Descriptive and inferential analyses were done with the data. Chi square test at 5% level of significance was computed for the inferential analysis. The ethical approval was taken from the Nepal Health Research Council. Results: Of the total 360 children, 54.7% were male and 35.6% were aged 9 years. Screen time >2 hours was found among 48.6% children. The screen time of >2 hours children was significantly associated with the educational qualification of parents, parental worry and parental permission to watch the screen for tasks like eating, doing homework, not going out or making free time for parents. The screen time of children was not associated with socioeconomic characteristics like parental occupation. Conclusion: Parental characteristics have role in the screen time of children. Parental factors must also be considered while implementing programs to reduce children’s screen time.

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Physiotherapists and physical activity at work among in Benin and France

Internal Journal of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.28933/ijsmr-2020-11-2505 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Questionnaire Data ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Important Indicator ◽

Significance Level ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Level Of Activity

Physical activity at work is an important indicator of the level of activity. Physiotherapists are one of professionals for the prevention against sedentary lifestyle. Objective: To assess the level of physical activity at work among physiotherapists in Benin and France. Method: Descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study, conducted from July 2017 to July 2018. With physiotherapists who consent to participate to this study we use a pedometer. They wear it at work for five consecutive days. The average number of daily steps at work was determined. Physiotherapist’s level of inactivity was assessed using the Baecke questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Epi Info 13.0. X2 of Pearson’s and ANOVA tests. They were used for the comparison of qualitative and quantitative variables respectively. Significance level was set at 0.05. Results: Among fifty-four physiotherapists evaluated, forty-four (81.5%) were sedentary, with a significant level of sedentary lifestyle in twenty-six cases (48.11%). This limitation of physical activity at the workplace and the level of sedentary lifestyle of the subjects were comparable among Beninese and French physiotherapists and they were not associated with any of the factors studied. Conclusion: The level of physical activity of physiotherapists at work is limited. Raising the awareness of these actors seems essential.

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Knowledge of Brazilian genral people on risk factors for stroke

10.5327/1516-3180.613 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mário Luciano de Mélo Silva Júnior ◽

Gabriella Camelo Oliveira ◽

Lucas Pereira Ferreira ◽

Roberto Carlos de Sousa Alves Junior ◽

Yuri de Almeida Oliveira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Formal Education ◽

Causes Of Death ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Public Spaces ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Typical Case ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Random Strategy

Background: Stroke is one of the main causes of death in the Brazil and worldwide. The level of lay people’s knowledge on risk factors for stroke have yet to be fully described. Objectives: To assess the level of information on risk factors for stroke among lay people Design and setting: Cross-sectional study applying a survey to people in public spaces in cities of Brazil’s Northeast, in 2020. Methods: Individuals who were passing by in such places were invited in a quasi- random strategy, to be interviewed. We exposed the volunteers to a typical case of a stroke presentation and asked what risk factors for it. We did not provide alternatives for the question. Ethical principles were followed. Results: We enrolled 1,477 individuals (52.5% female, 36.2±14.8yo). Stroke was identified for 1,226/1,477 (83.0%) individuals. From these, 423/1,226 (34.5%) did not mention any risk factors for stroke; and 393/1,226 (32.1%) reported two or more factors. The often-indicated risk factors were hypertension (418, 34.1%), stress (201, 16.4%), inappropriate diet (125, 10.2%), diabetes (124, 10.1%) and sedentary lifestyle (109, 8.9%). There was not differences on mention or not risk factors in relation to sex (p=.290) and age (p=.085), but those who known had more years of formal education (p <.001) and more frequently had health insurance (p=.010). Conclusion: The knowledge of general population on risk factors for stroke is poor. It is necessary to provide public campaigns in order to improve knowledge on this theme and to encourage screening in individuals at risk.

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The frequency of metabolic syndrome in judicial officers.

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2019.26.09.3198 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (09) ◽

pp. 1466-1470

Author(s):

Shahid Abbas ◽

Faisal Ali ◽

Naeem Hameed ◽

Rehan Riaz ◽

Ayesha Tariq ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Informed Consent ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Officer ◽

Significant Disease ◽

Study Setting

Objectives: To determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in judicial officers. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology, Faisalabad. Period: January 2015 to December 2016. Materials and Methods: Total 81 judicial officers were enrolled after obtaining informed consent. Officers from age of 29 years to 56 years and of either sex were enrolled in study. FLP, FBS, BP and waist circumference were measured at FIC. Frequency of metabolic syndrome was noted considering diagnostic criteria. Results: Mean age was 40.35 ± 7.40, 88.9% (n=72) were male, 11.1% (n=9) were females, 12.3% (n=10) were diabetic, 87.7% (n=71) were non-diabetic, 2 were known case of ischemic heart disease with one having CABG. Most common parameter out of Metabolic syndrome factors was hypertriglyceridemia 53.1% (n=43). Least common was diabetes (12.3%). Metabolic syndrome was found in 21% (n=17). Only 11.1% female officer (n=1) were found to have Metabolic syndrome whereas 22.2% male (n=16) were having metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Metabolic syndrome was quiet common in young healthy judicial officers who were not patient of any significant disease mostly having sedentary lifestyle.

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Frequency of Weight Gain and its Impact in Adults during Lockdown: A Cross- Sectional Study

Esculapio ◽

10.51273/esc20.2516424 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (4 (oct 2020 - dec 2020)) ◽

Author(s):

Uswah Bokhari ◽

Uswah Shoaib ◽

Sana Tariq ◽

Sehar Khauteja Khan ◽

Fatima Syed ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Image ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Sedentary Lifestyle ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Average Weight ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lack Of Exercise

Objectives: The current lockdown in the country has led to a sedentary lifestyle because of a shift of daily activities online and a fear of contracting the illness leading to isolation inside homes; Hence an expected change in weight of the general population. This study aims to determine the frequency of weight gain and its impact in adults during the current lockdown of COVID-19. Methods: Participants selected from the ages of 18-25 from different universities of Pakistan were sent questionnaires via WhatsApp, posted online using Microsoft Forms. A total of 157 responses were attained. Results: Among the 157 participants the average weight before the lockdown was 61.95 kgs and after the lockdown was 64.99kgs so there was an increase of 3.016 kgs whereas 18.5% of the sample maintained their weight and 37.6% were reported to have lost weight. The results also depict a 1.6% increase in impairment of body image. Conclusion: We concluded that the Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a gain in the weight and lowered self-esteem with regard to body image of most young adults in Pakistan due to many factors including higher food intake, lack of exercise and also emotional distress. Key words: Obesity, Weight gain, Lockdown, Body Image. How to Cite: Bokhar U, Shoaib U, Tariq S, Khan S.K, Syed F, Amin B, Ijaz F, Aftab R.K. Frequency of weight gain and its impact in adults during lockdown: a cross sectional study. Esculapio.2020;16(04):110-115.

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Familial resemblance in markers of testicular function in fathers and their young sons: a cross-sectional study

Human Reproduction ◽

10.1093/humrep/deaa314 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Lærke Priskorn ◽

Ulla Nordström Joensen ◽

Jørgen Holm Petersen ◽

Tina Kold Jensen ◽

Niels Erik Skakkebaek ◽

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Keyword(s):

Free Testosterone ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Serum Markers ◽

Semen Parameters ◽

Testicular Function ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Familial Resemblance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Testis Volume ◽

Fathers And Sons

Abstract STUDY QUESTION Is testicular function associated within father–son pairs? SUMMARY ANSWER Familial resemblance in testis volume and serum markers of spermatogenesis was observed in father–son pairs. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Studies suggest familial clustering of male subfertility and impaired spermatogenesis, but in men from the general population little is known about concordance in testicular function between fathers and sons. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This cross-sectional study with simultaneous collection of data in fathers and sons included 72 pairs (144 fathers and sons), unselected regarding testicular function were included. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS A subgroup of men from the background population and participating in a study on testicular function were asked permission to invite their fathers to participate in a similar setup. Fathers (median age of 53 years) and sons (median age of 19 years) participated in the same study setup including assessment of testis size, having a blood sample taken and analysed for serum levels of reproductive hormones (FSH, inhibin B, LH, testosterone, oestradiol, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and calculated free testosterone) and delivering a semen sample for assessment of traditional semen parameters. Mixed-effects models were fitted to estimate the familial resemblance as the proportion of variance in markers of testicular function due to shared factors for fathers and sons accounted for using random-effects. Variance components were calculated from both unadjusted and adjusted models. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE After adjustments, variance component analyses showed that familial resemblance between fathers and sons accounted for 48% (P < 0.001) of the variation in testicular volume, 32% (P = 0.009) of the variation in FSH, 31% (P = 0.009) of the variation in the inhibin B/FSH ratio, 33% (P = 0.007) and 45% (P < 0.001) of the variation in testosterone and free testosterone, respectively, and 31% (P = 0.009) of the variation in SHBG. None of the semen parameters were associated within father–son pairs. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION The present study may have lacked power to detect associations for semen quality, as large intra- and inter-individual variation occur in semen parameters. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS In this study, testis volume, serum testosterone and serum markers of spermatogenesis including FSH were associated in fathers and sons, suggesting an impact of paternal genetics for testicular function in the son. However, the estimated familial resemblance for spermatogenesis markers highlights that other factors, such as maternal genetics and prenatal as well as adult exposures, are also of major importance for testicular function. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) The study has received funding from Danish Health Authority, Research Fund of the Capital Region of Denmark and Independent Research Fund Denmark (8020-00218B). None of the funders had any role in the study design, collection, analysis or interpretation of data, writing of the paper of publication decisions. The authors have nothing to disclose. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER N/A.

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