scholarly journals Training for Marathons during a Marathon Pandemic: Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Fitness among High-Level Nonelite Runners

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Martin E. Matsumura ◽  
Bryan Martin ◽  
Thomas Matsumura ◽  
Ataul Qureshi

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all aspects of life, including physical fitness and well-being of the general population. In the present study, we assessed the effect of the pandemic on the subjective and objective fitness of high-level nonelite runners. Methods. The MASTERS Athletic Study is an ongoing survey of training and health habits of high-level nonelite runners, the majority of whom compete in marathons and other extreme endurance events. We invited participants to a web-based questionnaire regarding training and fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Comparisons were made between subjective and objective fitness as well as well as the relationship of prepandemic training volume and history of COVID-19 on change in fitness during the pandemic, using Mann–Whitney rank-sum tests and chi-square tests for nonparametric and categorical variables, respectively. Results. A total of 189 runners completed the survey, of whom 26 (13.8%) reported prior diagnosis with COVID-19. In terms of the subjective sense of fitness compared to before the pandemic, 49 (25.9%) reported they were less fit, 55 (29.1%) reported they were more fit, and 85 (45.0%) reported their fitness was unchanged. These assessments correlated well with objective measurement of training volume in MET-min/week. Runners with improved fitness at present had a lower calculated training volume before the pandemic versus those who reported unchanged or worsened fitness. There was no relationship between the report of prior COVID-19 and either subjective or objective measures of fitness. Conclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a variable effect on the fitness of high-level nonelite runners. We found an inverse relationship between baseline training volume and the likelihood of runners reporting improved fitness and no relationship between a history of COVID-19 and change in fitness through the pandemic. Understanding the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on athletic fitness will help guide strategies to maintain physical health and wellness through future public health crises.

1990 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-90
Author(s):  
Dennis Michael Warren

The late Dr. Fazlur Rahman, Harold H. Swift Distinguished Service Professor of Islamic Thought at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, has written this book as number seven in the series on Health/Medicine and the Faith Traditions. This series has been sponsored as an interfaith program by The Park Ridge Center, an Institute for the study of health, faith, and ethics. Professor Rahman has stated that his study is "an attempt to portray the relationship of Islam as a system of faith and as a tradition to human health and health care: What value does Islam attach to human well-being-spiritual, mental, and physical-and what inspiration has it given Muslims to realize that value?" (xiii). Although he makes it quite clear that he has not attempted to write a history of medicine in Islam, readers will find considerable depth in his treatment of the historical development of medicine under the influence of Islamic traditions. The book begins with a general historical introduction to Islam, meant primarily for readers with limited background and understanding of Islam. Following the introduction are six chapters devoted to the concepts of wellness and illness in Islamic thought, the religious valuation of medicine in Islam, an overview of Prophetic Medicine, Islamic approaches to medical care and medical ethics, and the relationship of the concepts of birth, contraception, abortion, sexuality, and death to well-being in Islamic culture. The basis for Dr. Rahman's study rests on the explication of the concepts of well-being, illness, suffering, and destiny in the Islamic worldview. He describes Islam as a system of faith with strong traditions linking that faith with concepts of human health and systems for providing health care. He explains the value which Islam attaches to human spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. Aspects of spiritual medicine in the Islamic tradition are explained. The dietary Jaws and other orthodox restrictions are described as part of Prophetic Medicine. The religious valuation of medicine based on the Hadith is compared and contrasted with that found in the scientific medical tradition. The history of institutionalized medical care in the Islamic World is traced to awqaf, pious endowments used to support health services, hospices, mosques, and educational institutions. Dr. Rahman then describes the ...


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1634-1640
Author(s):  
Javad Jafari ◽  
Asra Nassehi ◽  
Mohammadali Zareez ◽  
Seydamalek Dadkhah ◽  
Najmeh Saberi ◽  
...  

Background: Among all aspects of nursing care, the spiritual one is the issue that has received little attention. Having spiritual wellbeing (SWB) is a necessity to provide appropriate spiritual care. In addition to, the Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the most important factors in social and professional success and is essential for effective nursing practice. Therefore, aim of study was evaluating the Relationship between SWB and EI among nursing students. Methods: The sample of this descriptive-analytic study consisted of 136 nursing students studying at Bam University of Medical Sciences selected by convenience sampling method. The Bradberry and Greaves 28-item EI scale, Palutzian and Ellison SWB Scale were used to assess the total score of EI and SWB. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t-test and one-way ANOVA with SPSS v18. Results: The mean score of SWB and EI were 97.1±11.56 and 123.4 + 123.6, respectively. The mean score dimensions of SWB include (religious wellbeing 47.9±6.6, existential wellbeing 49.1±5.7) and dimensions EI: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management were 27.2 3 3.2, 36.2 2 5.4, 25.1 + 3.5 and 35.1 + 4.5, respectively. The majority of students have reported moderate level SWB and high level of emotional intelligence. The factors influencing their level of SWB were academic semester and age (p<0.05). Conclusion: Although the level of students' EI and SWB were at a desirable level in this study, due to the nature of nursing and the interaction between nurses and patients, providing a suitable learning environment for the development of EI is essential. Therefore, it is suggested that nursing policymakers should develop appropriate educational programs for nurses and provide curriculum for students to promote their knowledge and skills. Keywords: spiritual, religious, wellbeing, existential, nursing, emotional intelligence


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Hasanah Nurbawena ◽  
Martono Tri Utomo ◽  
Esti Yunitasari

AbstrakLatar belakang : Kejadian stunting merupakan salah satu  masalah gizi pada anak yang memiliki prevalensi tinggi di Indonesia. Cut off point  kejadian stunting tidak boleh lebih dari 20%, sedangkan jumlah kejadian stunting di Surabaya sebanyak 22,8%. Salah satu penyebab tingginya kejadian stunting yaitu penyakit infeksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan riwayat sakit dengan kejadian stunting pada balita. Metode : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan menggunakan rancang penelitian case control. Jumlah sampel yang diteliti sebanyak 40 balita dengan usai 24-36 bulan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Simomulyo Surabaya. Sampel penelitian balita stunting merupakan kelompok kasus dan balita non-stunting merupakan kelompok kontrol. Pengambilan data untuk kelompok kasus menggunakan purposive sampling dan pada kelompok kasus menggunakan matching sampling dengan menyesuaikan usia bayi dan jenis kelamin pada kelompok kasus. Pengumpulan data mengguanakan instrumen kuisioner. Uji statistik menggunakan chi square Hasil : Hasil penelitian ini didapatkan balita stunting memiliki riwayat sakit sebanyak 90%, sedangkan pada balita non-stunting sebanyak 45%. Uji statistik menggunakan mengenai hubungan riwayat sakit dengan kejadain stunting pada balita dengan uji Chi square didapatkan hasil yang signifikan yaitu p=0,002 (<0,05) dan OR 4,889. Kesimpulan : Balita stunting memiliki riwayat sakit lebih sering daripada balita non-stunting.AbstractBackground: . The incidence of stunting is one of the nutritional problems in children who have a high prevalence in Indonesia. The cut off point for stunting events should not be more than 20%, while the number of stunting events in Surabaya is 22.8%. One of the causes of the high incidence of stunting is an infectious disease. This study aimed to determine the relationship of a history of illnes with the incidence of stunting in infants. Method: This research was an observational analytic study using a case control research design. The number of samples were 40 toddlers (20 toodlers with stunting and 20 toodlers with non-stunting) aged 24-36 months in the working area of the Simomulyo Primary Health Care in Surabaya. The stunting toddlers belonged to a case group and non-stunting toddlers belonged to a control group. Data collection of case group had used purposive sampling and that control group used matching sampling by adjusting the baby's age and gender in the case group. Data was obtained by questionnaire instrument.Data was analysis by Chi square Results: The persentage of stunting toddlers who had a history of illness was 90%, while the non-stunting toddlers had a history of illness was 45%. There was relationship between the history of infectious diseases and the occurrence of stunting in toodler p=0,022 (<0,05) and OR=4,338. Conclusion: Stunting toddlers have a history of pain more often than non-stunting toddlers 


2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-40
Author(s):  
Pertiwi Febriana Chandrawati ◽  
Conita Walida Sabrina

Stunting and short stature are height per-age <-2SD for specific age and gender. The process of stunting and short stature starts from the womb until the beginning of life. The direct cause of stunting is the lack of nutritional intake in the first 1000 days of life, which can inhibit height growth. Study aimed to investigate the association between the relationship of nutritional components in toddlers to stunting and short stature incidents in Pragaan District, Sumenep Regency. Observational analytic with a case-control approach, using the Purposive-Sampling method. The research sample consisted of 76 toddlers aged 25-59 months. The statistical analysis used was the chi-square test and logistic regression test. The result of chi-square test and logistic regression for stunting on nutrient intake variable ( p = 0.000, OR = 26,3, CI 95% (4,630-153,573), history of breastfeeding (p=0,000, OR=72,6,CI95% (7,63-690,78), iodized salt (p=0,000, OR=8,5,CI 95% (1,833-39,421), FE tablet (p=0,000,OR=37,00, CI 95%(3,762-363,91). The result of chi-square test and logistic regression for short stature on nutrient intake variable (p=0.001, OR=7,2,CI 95% (2,260-23,400), history of breast feeding (p=0,007, OR=4,500,CI 95% (1,210-16,742), iodized salt (p=0,007, OR=19,125, CI 95% (5,062-72,259), FE tablet (p=0,149). There is a relationship between nutritional components intakes such as breastfeeding history and iodine salt consumption with stunting and short stature in Pragaan District, Sumenep Regency.


2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 665-671
Author(s):  
Whitney R. Bender ◽  
Nathanael C. Koelper ◽  
Mary D. Sammel ◽  
Celeste Durnwald

Background: A woman’s prior breastfeeding history may influence future decisions regarding infant feeding. Few quantitative tools utilizing this information have been demonstrated to predict breastfeeding success. Research aim: To evaluate the efficacy of a prenatal breastfeeding history (BAP) questionnaire administered in prenatal care to predict in-hospital formula supplementation among multiparous women. Methods: This is a prospective observational study of multiparous women with singleton pregnancies who presented to a Baby-Friendly urban tertiary care center for 1st prenatal visit at < 20 weeks’ gestation. The BAP tool generates a numerical score, with higher score (≥ 2) indicating prior successful breastfeeding experiences. The primary outcome was occurrence of non-medically indicated formula supplementation during the postpartum hospital stay. Student’s t test and Pearson’s chi-square test were used to compare continuous and categorical variables. A multivariable logistic regression was performed to assess the relationship of BAP score to formula supplementation. Of 587 women screened, 433 (73.8%) mother–infant dyads were analyzed. Results: Rates of formula supplementation in women with BAP scores ≤ 1 were 67% (156/234) compared with 37% (73/199) in women with higher scores ( p < 0.0001). After controlling for race/ethnicity, insurance, and obesity, women with BAP scores of ≤ 1 were 2.6 times more likely to supplement formula than women with higher scores (a OR 2.62, 95% CI [1.70, 4.04], p < .0001). Conclusion: In this prospective validation study, women with negative prior breastfeeding experiences, as evidenced by a lower BAP score, were more likely to supplement formula during the postpartum hospital stay.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Alfi Noviyana ◽  
Purwati Purwati

The conditions of pregnancy can increase anxiety in women, therefore it can cause a negativeimpact on pregnant women themselves and on their fetuses. Anxiety is one of the risk factors ofthe incidence of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. Pre-eclampsia is still the top three causes ofmaternal death in the field of obstetrics in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to know andanalyze the relationship of anxiety with the incidence of pre-eclampsia in RSUD Dr. R. GoetengTarunadibrata Purbalingga. This research is a quantitative study, with case control design,sampling technique with an accidental sampling approach. Data collection using a standardquestionnaire from Hamilton. Analysis in quantitative studies using the X2 test (chi square) Theresults of this study that there is no statistical relationship between anxiety and the incidence ofpre-eclampsia with a value of ρ = 0.732 but clinically found that mothers with anxiety have a riskof 1, 26 times higher experience pre-eclampsia ( value of OR = 1.26). As for some externalvariables in this study that theoretically become a predisposing factor for pre-eclampsia includingage, previous history of pre-eclampsia or hypertension, hereditary history, history of hormonalfamily planning acceptors related to pre-eclampsia.


Author(s):  
Qamar Abbas ◽  
Fatima Mangrio ◽  
Sunil Kumar

Abstract Background Pakistan has already encountered intense opposition to polio vaccination due to myths and misinformation, now the unfavorable opinions of COVID-19 vaccinations among the population would have catastrophic consequences for attempts to end the pandemic. Methods A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the general population of Sindh, Pakistan in January 2021. 31 items based on vaccines availability, safety, and myths, the questionnaire was designed and randomly distributed through a google form link. Results were analyzed using descriptive and Chi-square tests. Results A total of 774 responses were recorded from 23 districts of Sindh, Pakistan. The majority of participants (n=00, 00.0%) were not aware of the presence of the COVID-19 vaccine in Pakistan. Results found the significant relationship of conspiracies and myths with an education level of participants, to make Muslims infertile, illiterate showed (Yes n=45, No=27) while postgraduate (Yes n=11, No=88) (χ2 = 109.6, P> 0.000). Participants showed doubt about the safety of vaccines, (Yes n= 464, 59.9%, No= 310, 40.1%). Other responses related to side effects of the vaccine were also highly significant, participants showed that vaccine side effects (Yes n= 462, 59.7%, No= 312, 40.3%), Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not get vaccinated (Yes n= 468, 59.8%, No= 311, 40.1%) and people with underlying conditions should not get vaccinated (True n= 389, 50.3%, False= 385, 49.7%). Conclusion The proportion of varying public doubts in vaccines’ safety and efficacy and the presence of myths, conspiracies will be a major barrier to vaccine uptake.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
Andriani Andriani

Background: Menarche in young women can cause anxiety. Many teenagers view menarche as a frightening thing, because menarche will cause discomfort, pain, dizziness and so on, Psychological symptoms to reject the physiological process. Anxiety is an excessive emotional reactivity, a dull depression, or a sensitive context, an emotional response. Purpose: The objective of the study was to understand the relationship of attitude knowledge and family support with the level of anxiety of adolescent girls. Methods: This research is quantitative type with anlitik design with coss sectional approach. The study was conducted in February - April 2018. The sample in this study was female teenager amounting to 25 people. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. The study was conducted using primary data obtained from the questionnaire, and univariate and bivariate analysis using chi-square statistical test. Results: From the result of research analysis of knowledge relationship with anxiety level got 15 respondents who have high knowledge of 8 people (53,3%) with high level of anxiety and 7 people (46,70%) with low level of anxiety. 13 respondents were positive attitude 6 people (46,2%) with high level of anxiety and 7 people (53,8%) with low level of anxiety. of 14 respondents who received family support and 7 people (46.2%) with high anxiety level and 7 people (53.8%) with low anxiety level. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study found no relationship of knowledge with anxiety level with p value 0.742> ? 0.05, Based on the results of the study found no relation attitude with anxiety level with p value 0,529> ? 0.05, Based on the results obtained did not there is a relationship of family support with anxiety level with p value 0,495> ? 0,05. Latar Belakang: Menarche yaitu haid pertama kali pada remaja putri dapat menimbulkan kecemasan. Banyak remaja memandang menarche adalah hal yang menakutkan, karena menarche akan menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan, sakit, pusing dan sebagainya, Gejala psikologis untuk menolak proses fisiologis tersebut. Kecemasan  merupakan  reaktivitas  emosional  berlebihan, depresi  yang  tumpul,  atau  konteks  sensitif,  respon  emosional. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetuhui hubungan pengetahuan sikap dan dukungan keluarga dengan tingkat kecemasan remaja putri. Metode: Penelitian ini berjenis kuantitatif dengan desain analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Februari – April 2018. sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah remaja putri yang berjumlah 25 orang. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah simple Random sampling. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan data primer yang diperoleh dari kuesioner, dan analisis secara univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji statistik chi-square. Hasil: Dari hasil analisis penelitian hubungan pengetahuan dengan tingkat kecemasan didapatkan  15 responden yang berpengetahuan tinggi 8 orang (53,3%) dengan tingkat kecemasan yang tinggi dan 7 orang (46,70%) dengan tingkat kecemasan yang rendah. 13 responden yang sikap positif 6 orang (46,2%) dengan tingkat kecemasan yang tinggi dan 7 orang (53,8%) dengan tingkat kecemasan yang rendah. dari 14 responden yang mendapat dukungan keluarga dan 7 orang (46,2%) dengan tingkat kecemasan yang tinggi dan 7 orang (53,8%) dengan tingkat kecemasan yang rendah. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian didapatkan tidak ada hubungan pengetahuan dengan tingkat kecemasan dengan p value 0,742 > ? 0,05, Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian didapatkan tidak ada hubungan sikap dengan tingkat kecemasan dengan p value 0,529 > ? 0,05, Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian didapatkan tidak ada hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan tingkat kecemasan dengan p value 0,495 > ? 0,05.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
Laksmita Chandra Dewi ◽  
Amir Fauzi ◽  
Tri Suciati

Association Between Flamm Geiger Score And The Success Of Vaginal Delivery. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is vaginal delivery on woman with history of cesarean delivery. A statement by Cragin (1916),  “Once a cesarean, always a cesarean”, has been a growing paradigm in the community which makes VBAC not a common practice. Flamm Geiger Scoring System is used to predict the likelihood of success in VBAC. The purpose of this research was to find out the association between Flamm Geiger score and the success of vaginal delivery. This research was an analytic observational study with cross sectional design. The population of this research were all patients that underwent delivery in dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital Palembang from January to December  2014 and  the sample were all delivering patient with history of cesarean delivery.The data were taken from patient’s medical record and analyzed using Chi Square test or its alternative test (Fisher’s Exact Test). From 92 samples, there were 25 patients (27,2%) succeeded in undergoing VBAC and 67 patients (72,8%) delivered with repeated cesarean. There was an increasing probability for a successful VBAC ranging from 0% in samples with a score of 0-2 to 100% in samples with a score of 8-10. The result showed that there was an association between Flamm Geiger score and the success of vaginal delivery (p=0,000). There is association between Flamm Geiger score and the success of vaginal delivery in dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital Palembang from January to December  2014.


2020 ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Suryanti Sudirman ◽  
Budi Wicaksono ◽  
Siti Pariani

Intrauterine growth retardation is one of the cause of perinatal and child mortality. Although the incidence varies from 3-10 persent because of differences in definition and standard curves in use,more important is the perinatal mortality rate with IUGR babies approximately 7-8 times higher than normal babies and more or less turned out to be 26% or more events stillbirth associated with IUGR. The research method used descriptive research to describes and illustrates the maternal factors that affect of IUGR. Sample used is all of the mother is experienced in the diagnosis of IUGR in Dr.Soetomo Hospital. The instrument used was a data collection sheet, source data from medical records, data analysis using SPSS program by looking at the frequency distribution and the relationship of each factor with the chi-square test. The results of the 39 respondents who gave birth with IUGR of 21.8% by weight of the baby is less than 1500 and 64.1% a month is not enough. Gained an average weight of babies was 1696 g and the average age of mothers who gave birth with IUGR was 31 years old. From the test results obtained statistical history of the disease and the levels of HB's mother had a powerful effect with p <0.05. This means that there is a relationship in between IUGR  with a history of maternal illness and hemoglobin levels. The conclusion of this study is that maternal factors influence the occurrence of growth retardation is a history of the disease, hemoglobin levels, and hematocrit levels


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