Social inequalities in the consumption of beans and other legumes: a study with adults from Brazil

Abstract Legumes have an effect on reducing risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases if consumed at least 4 times a week. In addition, they contribute to intestinal health, are a source of fiber and protein and represent an important instrument for the food safety of developing countries. It was intended to estimate the prevalence of consumption of beans and other legumes, in the diet of the adult population of a city in southeastern Brazil identifying inequalities of race, income and schooling. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Campinas, São Paulo (ISACamp 2014/15) that evaluated 1889 people aged 18 years or older. Pearson's Chi-square test estimated the prevalence of bean consumption at least 4 days a week, as well as the prevalence of consumption of other legumes among those who stopped consuming beans in 3 days or more. The associations of these behaviors with the variables race, income and schooling were analyzed based on the prevalence ratios adjusted by gender and age. Among blacks and browns, in groups with incomes below 0.5 minimum wage and in those with up to 4 years of study, percentages higher than 66% were found in the prevalence of bean consumption in more than 4 days a week. Among those who stopped eating beans in at least 3 days, no more than 24% reported ingesting other legumes as a substitute. Among the whites, in the group of best income and in the best level of study the prevalence of bean consumption was lower and the intake of other legumes was more frequent. It is noteworthy, however, that the prevalence of bean replacement with another type of legumes did not exceed 34% even among the most favored strata. It is concluded that beans are strongly present in the diet of the less privileged groups of population and that the substitution of beans with other legumes, besides infrequent, can be considered a practice of whites and segments of better socioeconomic level. Key messages Beans are strongly present in the diet of the less privileged groups of population. The substitution of beans with other legumes can be considered a practice of whites and segments of better socioeconomic level.

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Frequency of Crowding in patients reporting at Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan

10.53350/pjmhs211581908 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (8) ◽

pp. 1908-1909

Author(s):

Zubair Hassan Awaisi ◽

Muhammad Azeem ◽

Faisal BDS ◽

Hafiza Asma Jawaid ◽

Muhammad Haseeb ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Permanent Dentition ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Chi Square Test

Aim: To determine the frequency of crowding in patients reporting at Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan. Methods: A total of 200 patients (126 females, 74 males) having malocclusion in permanent dentition were included in this cross-sectional study. Patients in the age group 7years and above were included in the study. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS version20.0. Cross tabulations were performed for gender and age groups and chi square test was used to determine association. Results: The frequency of crowding was found to be 29%. The percentage of crowding in males was 12% and females 17 %. While the frequency of crowding was 31% in males and 28% in females. It was found that there was a decrease in crowding with increasing age in both genders. Conclusion: Crowding was more frequent in females than males. Keywords: Malocclusion, Alignment, Orthodontics

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Common mental disorders and resilience in homeless persons

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0541 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (6) ◽

pp. 1526-1533

Author(s):

Anna Cláudia Freire de Araújo Patrício ◽

Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva ◽

Rossini Freire de Araújo ◽

Rôseane Ferreira da Silva ◽

Géssica Thais de Sousa Nascimento ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Common Mental Disorders ◽

Homeless Persons ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Student’S T

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify common mental disorders and resilience in homeless persons. Method: Cross-sectional study with 49 homeless persons, assisted in the Casa da Acolhida Adulta and the Specialized Reference Center in a municipality in the Northeast of Brazil. Data collection performed between February and March 2018, using SRQ20 scales for common mental disorders and another for Resilience. Kruskal Wallis test, Student’s T-test and Chi-Square test were used. Results: In the study, 61.2% (30) participants have poor sleep; 69.4% (34) feel nervous, tense or worried; 71.4% (35) feel unhappy; 63.3% are unable to play a useful role in their lives; 71.4% (35) have common mental disorders, and 44.9% (22) presented low resilience. Resilience influences common mental disorders, which, in turn, are influenced by gender and age. Conclusion: Professionals who assist homeless persons need to have a look directed at common mental disorders and resilience.

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Prevalence of physical activity through the practice of sports among adolescents from Portuguese speaking countries

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva ◽

10.1590/1413-81232015204.00692014 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 1199-1206 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Diego Giulliano Destro Christofaro ◽

Rômulo Araújo Fernandes ◽

Catarina Martins ◽

Enio Ricardo Vaz Ronque ◽

Manuel João Coelho-e-Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Two Cities ◽

Chi Square Test

This study evaluated the prevalence of physical activity through the practice of sports in adolescents from schools in two Brazilian cities and a Portuguese school, and its association with independent variables, such as gender and age. A cross-sectional study was conducted of schoolchildren from two cities in Brazil and one in Portugal. The total study sample was 3694 subjects (1622 males and 1872 females). Physical activity levels were assessed using Baecke's questionnaire. Body weight was measured on electronic scales and stature was measured with a portable wooden stadiometer. Numerical variables were expressed as mean, categorical variables were expressed as percentages and the chi-square test analyzed associations. The prevalence of no sport was high (39.7%), being higher in the Portuguese school than in the Brazilian schools (p < 0.001). Irrespective of being an adolescent in a Brazilian or Portuguese school, boys showed higher engagement in sports practice than girls (p < 0.001). In both, differences were identified between adolescents aged 13 to 15 (P = 0.001) and 16 to 17 (P = 0.001). The prevalence of physical inactivity among schoolchildren from two cities in Brazil and a school in Portugal was high, with the girls practicing less sport than the boys and with this imbalance likely to be higher in adolescents.

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Prevalence of endodontically treated teeth in a Brazilian adult population

Brazilian Dental Journal ◽

10.1590/s0103-64402008000400005 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 313-317 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Augusto César Braz Hollanda ◽

Ana Helena Gonçalves de Alencar ◽

Cyntia Rodrigues de Araújo Estrela ◽

Mike Reis Bueno ◽

Carlos Estrela

Keyword(s):

Adult Population ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Interpretation Criteria ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Age Range

This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of endodontically treated teeth in 1,401 Brazilian adults. Panoramic radiographs were selected at the Radiological Center of Orofacial Images (CRIOF, Cuiabá, MT, Brazil) between August 2002 and September 2007. Three independent endodontists discussed interpretation criteria and classified specimens according to the following data: presence of root canal treatment, which was defined as partially or completely filled canal space, regardless of whether filling ended at the radiographic apex or not; presence of intracanal post; and associated apical periodontitis. Odds ratio, logistic regression and a chi-square test were used for statistical analyses. Significance level was set at p<0.05. Of 29,467 teeth evaluated, 6,313 (21.4%) were treated endodontically. Endodontic treatment was most frequent in maxillary premolars and molars, whereas mandibular incisors showed the lowest prevalence. Most endodontically treated teeth were found in people aged 46 to 60 years (47.6%, p<0.001) and the prevalence increased with age in this age range. Females (61.9%, p<0.001) showed a higher prevalence of teeth with root fillings than males. The present study found a higher prevalence of endodontically treated teeth in a Brazilian adult population compared to the prevalence reported in epidemiological studies conducted in other countries.

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IDENTIFIKASI SERTA HUBUNGAN KONSTRUKSI SUMUR GALI TERHADAP KANDUNGAN COLIFORM PADA AIR SUMUR GALI DI DUSUN JIKEN KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR

Bioscientist : Jurnal Ilmiah Biologi ◽

10.33394/bjib.v7i2.2371 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 115

Author(s):

Dini Yuliansari

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Coliform Bacteria ◽

Well Water ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Variable ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Dug Wells ◽

Dug Well ◽

The Relationship

The well is one of the source water used for bathing, washing, and drinking by the citizens in Jiken Hamlet, Rarang Village, Terara Sub-District. Poor dug well construction conditions can affect the amount of coliform bacteria contained in the dug well water. The purpose of this study is to identify the construction of dug wells and the content of coliform bacteria in dug well water and determine the relationship between dug well construction and the content of coliform bacteria. This research is analytic with a cross sectional study design. The results were obtained from 11 samples of dug wells which were observed in construction and the coliform content was known that all samples did not requirements as good dug well construction. Coliform content test results showed that as many as 5 dug well water samples did not pass the clean water quality standards. The results of data analysis with the chi-square test variable construction of dug wells with coliform content variable showed 0,172 > 0,05, then the concluded is the dug well not suitable to use by people in that area as a source of water for daily needs.

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Socio-Demographic Factors and Health-Related Behaviors Associated with Gerontology

GIS Business ◽

10.26643/gis.v14i6.11943 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 359-370

Author(s):

Dr. Ravi S. Dalawai

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Work Culture ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

Health Related ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Current Scenario ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

Insight Into

Indian population is in growing trend from 942.2 million in 1994 to 1.36 billion in 2019.Among this six per cent of India's population was of the age 65 and above (UNFPA, 2019). Today the work culture is totally changed. Both husband and wife are forced to work in the current scenario and unable to take care of their parents. The changing structure created increased problems for old age people leads to loneliness, psychological, physical health and financial insecurity. The study paper provides insight into the social and demographic factor and health related sickness of the oldest people. This research explained the cross-sectional study included a representative sample (n=116) of adults aged ≥60 years. The sample was chosen using a four-stage stratified random-cluster survey sampling method .The Chi Square test and ANOVA test was analyzed using SPSS20.

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Prevalence of Childhood Obesity In Northeastern Ontario: A Cross-sectional Study

Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research ◽

10.3148/67.3.2006.143 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 67 (3) ◽

pp. 143-147 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Foyez Haque ◽

Alberto G. de la Rocha ◽

Betty Ann Horbul ◽

Patricia Desroches ◽

Craig Orrell

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Program Planning ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Northern Ontario ◽

Control And Prevention ◽

Chi Square Test

Purpose: In Canada, the incidence of childhood obesity has tripled within the past 20 years. The prevalence of obesity in the Timmins, Ontario, student population was studied to gain knowledge for program planning and resource allocation, and to compare Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria with Cole’s international criteria for childhood obesity. Methods: Anthropometric measurements of 801 students were taken. Students were chosen from randomly selected schools for each grade. Data were analyzed according to age, gender, and ethnicity. Data were also compared with other studies. Intragroup comparisons were performed using hypothesis testing for significance with the z table and chi-square test. Results: Overweight and obesity prevalence was 28% according to CDC criteria. No statistical difference was found between genders or among ethnic groups, or between this study and other Canadian studies. In comparison with the CDC criteria, Cole’s international criteria indicated less obesity and increased overweight prevalence. These differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions: The findings suggest that in the northern Ontario community of Timmins, the prevalence of childhood obesity is of epidemic proportions. When the findings are shared with different agencies, this study will help the health unit to take necessary public health measures to curb the epidemic.

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Perceptions of Final Year Medical Students about Family Medicine as A Career Choice in Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry ◽

10.36283/pjmd9-1/023 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Dur-e- Nishat

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Family Medicine ◽

Medical Profession ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Family medicine is a field in which complete and detailed set of healthcare services are provided to the patients and their families. In developed countries, freshly graduated students choose family medicine as a priority for their career. However, in Pakistan it is not the case. The present study is undertaken to determine the perceptions of final year medical students’ about Family Medicine as a viable career. Methods: A total number of 504 students participated in the study. This was a cross-sectional study. The study participants were in their final year of medical college. Data was collected using a preapproved questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed via SPSS version 17 and Chi-Square test was used post-stratification. Results: Only 14.3% (n=72) medical students had heard about Family Medicine. Only 18% (n=92) would select family medicine as a profession. The most frequent rationale for choosing the field of Family Medicine was the variety of patients seen in general practice (55.4% n=51). Conclusion: There is a dire need to focus on increasing awareness about the field of family medicine among medical students. The students should be counseled on the advantages along with the disadvantages of choosing this field as a medical profession.

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Breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Panchayat in Pathanamthitta District

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v3i01.11637 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Aswathy S. ◽

Lakshmi M. K.

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breastfeeding Practices ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Type Of Delivery ◽

Initiation Of Breastfeeding

The study was aimed to assess the breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Gramapanchayat in Kerala. Study was a community based cross-sectional study among mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat using a pretested questionnaire. 142 breastfeeding mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat were studied and mothers who were not present at home during the study were excluded from the study. Study period consisted of 18 days between December 2015 and January 2016. Study variables includes type of delivery, initiation of breastfeeding, breastfeeding practices and role of ASHAs in promoting good breastfeeding practices. Statistical analysis was done using Pearson’s Chi-square test and T test. The study found that exclusive breastfeeding has been done by 68.3% of mothers. There is no practice of giving pre-lacteal feed, 95.8% of mothers have given colostrum to the new born. Statistically significant association was found between the type of delivery and time of initiation of breastfeeding (p less than 0.05). Time of initiation of breastfeeding was prolonged in case of Caesarean section. 49.3% of mothers have breastfed the baby within one hour. 55.6% of mothers were informed about importance of breastfeeding by ASHAs and only 20.4% of mothers were informed about period of exclusive breastfeeding and period of complimentary feeding by ASHAs.

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Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kinerja Tenaga Kesehatan Di Rawat INAP RSUD Batusangkar

Jurnal Endurance ◽

10.22216/jen.v3i3.3005 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 440

Author(s):

Sri Handayani ◽

Puteri Fannya ◽

Putri Nazofah

Keyword(s):

Health Personnel ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Philippines ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Master Level

Based on data from the Indonesia Ministry of Health in 2015, In Indonesia, new professional nurses were just 2% of the total nurses. This figure was much lower than the Philippines which has reached 40% with bachelor and master level as their education. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between age, and leadership with the performance of health personnel. The design of this research was analytical research with Cross Sectional Study. The population in this study was all nurses and doctors who served in the internal room, children, surgery and midwifery. Sampling using total sampling by questionnaires. The data was processed by univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi-square test. The result showed that 57,8% nurses had poor performance, 56,3% doctors had poor performance, 64,4% nurses had average age 26-35 years, 56,2% doctors had average age 36-45 years, 64.4% nurses have poor leadership, and 50.0% of doctors have less good leadership. There is a relationship between age and leadership with the performance of health personnel. Berdasarkan data kemenkes RI tahun 2015 jumlah tenaga kesehatan terbanyak yaitu perawat sebanyak 147.264 orang (45,65%). Di Indonesia, perawat profesional baru mencapai 2% dari total perawat yang ada. Angka ini jauh lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan Filipina yang sudah mencapai 40% dengan pendidikan strata satu dan dua. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara umur, kepemimpinan dengan kinerja tenaga kesehatan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah desain penelitian analitik dengan Cross Sectional Study. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah semua perawat dan dokter. Pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan Total Sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner. Data diolah dengan analisis univariat menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan analisis bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan 57,8% perawat memiliki kinerja kurang baik, 56,3% dokter memiliki kinerja kurang baik, 64,4% perawat memiliki umur rata-rata 26-35 tahun 64,4%, 56,2% dokter memiliki umur rata-rata 36-45 tahun, 64,4% perawat memiliki kepemimpinan kurang baik, 50,0% dokter memiliki kepemimpinan kurang baik. Terdapat hubungan antara umur dan kepemimpinan dengan kinerja tenaga kesehatan.

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