Nutrition literacy is associated with healthy-eating behaviour among college students in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 78 (7) ◽  
pp. 756-769
Author(s):  
Li-Ling Liao ◽  
I-Ju Lai ◽  
Li-Chun Chang
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Behaviours ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Objective:This study aimed to investigate the nutrition literacy status of Taiwanese college students and to assess the relationship between nutrition literacy and healthy-eating behaviours.Design:Cross-sectional design with convenience sampling.Setting:Six universities in northern, central and southern Taiwan; both national and private universities were included in each region.Method:A maximum of 220 students was recruited from each university with no more than 45 students from one department. Data were collected using a self-rated nutrition literacy scale and questions about frequency of practising healthy-eating behaviours and demographic information.Results:The mean score for self-rated nutrition literacy was 2.8 (out of 4), and the mean score for healthy-eating behaviours was 3.07 (out of 5). Results of hierarchical regression showed that nutrition literacy explained 17.2% of the total variance of healthy-eating behaviours of college students, controlling for confounding variables.Conclusion:The findings of this study showed that nutrition literacy among college students was not optimal, and there was a positive association between higher levels of nutrition literacy and healthier dietary behaviours. Therefore, identifying methods to increase nutrition literacy among college students is essential to promote healthy-eating behaviours.

scholarly journals Children's Eating Behaviour Questionnaire: associations with BMI in Portuguese children

2008 ◽  
Vol 100 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Viana ◽  
S. Sinde ◽  
J. C. Saxton
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Underlying Structure ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Style ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The objective of this study was to examine the association between the scores of the Children's Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) and BMI in a sample of Portuguese children. Using a cross-sectional design, a sample of 240 children (123 females and 117 males) aged 3–13 years were recruited from clinic and community-based settings. Parents completed the CEBQ to indicate their child's eating style for three ‘food approach’ and four ‘food avoidant’ sub-scales. Factor analyses revealed an underlying structure similar to the original CEBQ. Children's height and weight were measured to calculate BMI and Centre for Disease Control BMI z-scores. Hierarchical regression analyses controlling for gender, age and socioeconomic status indicated that all CEBQ sub-scales were significantly associated with BMI z-scores (P = 0·03 to < 0·001). Food approach scales were positively related to BMI z-scores (β = 0·33–0·51) and food avoidance negatively related (β = − 0·17 to − 0·46). Our results support the use of the CEBQ to further understand eating style as a behavioural pathway to obesity.

Relationship of Self-Compassion, Hope, and Emotional Control to Perceived Burdensomeness, Thwarted Belongingness, and Suicidal Ideation

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Laura R. Umphrey ◽  
John C. Sherblom ◽  
Paulina Swiatkowski
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Emotional Control ◽  
Thwarted Belongingness ◽  
Perceived Burdensomeness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstract. Background: Cultivating positive feelings of self in relationships with others can affect perceptions of belongingness and burdensomeness. Aims: The present study examines the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Method: Participants were 481 college students who completed scales measuring self-compassion, hope, emotional control, thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Results: Correlation and parallel mediation analysis results show relationships between self-compassion, hope, and emotional control with perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation. Limitations: The study is limited by its cross-sectional design, sample demographics, and inability to distinguish between individuals with suicidal ideation and those who attempt suicide. Conclusion: The results show that the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation are worth further investigation.

scholarly journals Impact of Facebook on Academics of College Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms. Deepali Mahajan ◽  
◽  
Dr. C. Namrata Mahender ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
College And University ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Facebook has become the most popular among the students. Hence there is a need to examine the effects of excess use of Facebook. There are different factors discovered which leaves greater impact on the students, this study examines the effects of using Facebook on undergraduate and postgraduate students and finding the association between the excess use of Facebook and academic of the students. A cross-sectional design was used to collect the data from college and university students who are using the Facebook. Total 106 participants have participated in an offline survey. The research has shown that there is a positive correlation between Excess use and Academics of students. The results suggests that the moderate use of Facebook can help students in their studies.

Mediating role of disordered eating in the relationship between screen time and BMI in adolescents: longitudinal findings from the Research on Eating and Adolescent Lifestyles (REAL) study

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (18) ◽  
pp. 3336-3345
Author(s):  
Fatima Mougharbel ◽  
Darcie D Valois ◽  
Megan Lamb ◽  
Annick Buchholz ◽  
Nicole Obeid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Multiple Mediation ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Mediating Role

AbstractObjective:This study investigated whether the duration and type of screen time (ST) (TV viewing, recreational computer use, video gaming) is longitudinally associated with z-BMI and if these relationships are mediated by disordered eating (emotional, restrained).Design:At baseline, participants were n 1197 (T1; 60 % female) adolescents (mean age = 13·51 years) who completed surveys over 2 years. ST was assessed by a self-reported measure created by the investigative team, while emotional and restrained eating was measured by the Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (DEB-Q). Height and weight were objectively measured to quantify z-BMI.Setting:Thirty-one public and two private schools from the region of Ottawa, Canada.Participants:Students in grades 7–12.Results:Parallel multiple mediation analyses revealed that more time spent watching TV at baseline is associated with higher z-BMI at T3 (total effect; B = 0·19, se = 0·07, P = 0·01, 95 % CI 0·05, 0·34), but no relationships were observed for total ST exposure or other types of ST and z-BMI. Disordered eating did not mediate the positive association between baseline TV viewing and z-BMI at T3.Conclusions:TV viewing was longitudinally associated with higher z-BMI in a community-based sample of adolescents, but disordered eating behaviours did not mediate this relationship. However, other non-pathological eating behaviours may mediate the association between ST and obesity and warrant further investigation. Finding suggests that targeting reduction in youth’s TV viewing may be an effective component in the prevention of childhood obesity.

scholarly journals Assessment of Alcohol Consumption and Anxiety as Predictors of Risk of Anorexia and Bulimia in Non-Clinicals Samples

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6293
Author(s):  
Gisela Pineda-García ◽  
Estefanía Ochoa-Ruiz ◽  
Gilda Gómez-Peresmitré ◽  
Silvia Platas-Acevedo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Baja California ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Disturbance Model ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The objective of this study is to assess the effect of alcohol consumption, anxiety, and food restriction before and after consuming alcohol and body image on the risk of anorexia and bulimia in college students from Tijuana, Baja California, through predictive statistical models. A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional design and a non-probabilistic sample of 526 college students from Tijuana, Baja California, México were used. Application of the scales (with acceptable psychometric properties) was conducted in classrooms. Through path analyses, four models were found with adequate indicators of goodness of fit: (1) risk of anorexia in women [Chi Square (X2) = 5.34, p = 0.376, Adjusted Determination Coefficient (R2)= 0.250]; (2) anorexia risk for men (X2 = 13.067, p = 0.192, R2 = 0.058); (3) risk of bulimia in women (X2 = 3.358, p = 0.645, R2 = 0.202); and bulimia risk for men (X2 = 14.256, p = 0.075, R2 = 0.284). The findings provide empirical evidence for the food and alcohol disturbance model.

scholarly journals Perceptions about Healthy Eating and Emotional Factors Conditioning Eating Behaviour: A Study Involving Portugal, Brazil and Argentina

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1236
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Cardoso ◽  
Vanessa Ferreira ◽  
Marcela Leal ◽  
Manuela Ferreira ◽  
Sofia Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Classification Analysis ◽  
Emotional Factors ◽  
Emotional Conditioning

This study analysed the perceptions about healthy eating as well as some emotional factors conditioning eating behaviour in a sample of people from Portugal, Brazil and Argentina. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study involving a non-probabilistic sample of 2501 participant. Data was collected through a questionnaire applied to adult citizens residing in their respective countries. For data analysis chi-square tests were used, and associations were evaluated by Cramer’s coefficients. Moreover, a tree classification analysis was conducted for variables related with perceptions about healthy eating and emotional conditioning of eating behaviour. The results revealed that participants’ perceptions are generally in agreement with healthy eating. However, significant differences were found between countries (p = 0.018) and by levels of education (p < 0.0005), with a more accurate perception for Portugal and at the university level. The existence of statistically significant associations between all sociodemographic variables considered and the conditioning of eating behaviour by emotional motivations should be noted. Tree classification analysis showed that the most important discriminant sociodemographic variable for perceptions about healthy eating was education, followed by professional area and country, while the most relevant discriminants for emotional conditioning of eating behaviour were country and then living environment and sex. Thus, it is important to consider these variables in initiatives that aim to promote adherence to behaviours that contribute to the health and well-being of the population.

scholarly journals Levels of molecular angiogenic and antiangiogenic in pregnant women with risk of preeclampsia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4034
Author(s):  
Diah Wulandari ◽  
Mohamad Sulchan ◽  
Syarief Thaufik Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Elisa Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Plgf Ratio ◽  
Risk Of Preeclampsia

Background: Angiogenic and antiangiogenic imbalances play a major role in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Increased production of sFlt-1 by the placenta causes free circulating PIGF and VEGF concentrations to lower because it is bound by sFlt-1. Measuring levels of angiogenic and antiangiogenic proteins as biomarkers indicates placental dysfunction and distinguishes preeclampsia from other disorders. This study aims to analyze the levels of angiogenic and antiangiogenic molecules in pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia.Methods: The study with a cross-sectional design was carried out in 11-15 weeks gestational age whom had a risk of preeclampsia with 30 samples in primary health care starting April-August 2018. Blood serum was measured by molecular levels of VEGF, PlGF, sFlt-1, and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio using the ELISA method. Data analysis used Pearson product moment test.Results: The mean of VEGF levels are 15.5±21.6, PlGF 89.7±55.5, sFlt-1 11519.4±5126.0 and the ratio sFlt-1/PlGF 166.7±102.1. Correlation value of risk factors for preeclampsia with molecular levels of VEGF r= -0.05; p = 0.76, PlGF r= -0.21; p = 0.26, sFlt r= 0.01; p =0.99 and ratio sFlt-1/PlGF r = 0.10; p = 0.58.Conclusions: The higher the total score of preeclampsia risk factor, the lower the molecular level of VEGF and PlGF is. Moreover, the higher the total score of preeclampsia risk factor, the higher the molecular level sFlt-1 and the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio is. There are no significant correlation between total score of preeclampsia risk factor and levels of molecule VEGF, PlGF, sFlt-1 and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio.

Survey of Waiting Time for Examination at the Medical Examination Department 2 of the National Children’s Hospital in 2018

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dang Thi Hong Khanh ◽  
Nguyen Thi Ut ◽  
Nguyen Thi Chien ◽  
Giang Thi Thanh Ha ◽  
Vu Thi Thuy Linh
Keyword(s):  
Median Time ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Blood Test ◽  
Medical Consultation ◽  
Medical Examination ◽  
Medical Visit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Objectives: To measure the waiting time for medical visit at the Outpatient Department 2, NationalChildren’s Hospital in 2018.Study method: Cross sectional design combines quantitative study.Result:The study on waiting time for medical visit of2060 patients showed that: the mean follow- up time was 32.5minutes. Average time for 01 technique was 137 minutes. The median time for medical consultation and 2techniques implemented was 162 minutes. The median time for the medical consultation and 03 techniquesimplemented was 208 minutes. Among sub- clinical techniques, blood test took the maximum time (137minutes).Conclusion: The waiting time for medical consultation was standardized according to the Decision 1313 /QĐ-BYT in 2013; Approximately 70 patients per visit / 8 hours.

Creative climate and organisational resilience: the mediating role of innovation

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 564-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Mafabi ◽  
John C. Munene ◽  
Augustine Ahiauzu
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Creative Climate ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the mediation role of innovation between creative climate and organisational resilience. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a cross-sectional design to collect data about the study variables from parastatal managers using self-administered questionnaires. Hierarchical regression and Medigraph were used to test hypotheses. Findings – Creative climate has a significant association with innovation and organisational resilience. Innovation partially mediates the effect of creative climate on organisational resilience. Research limitations/implications – The sample size was small involving only parastatals. The results may be different in an expanded public sector. The study was cross-sectional that is limited in examining long-term effects of creative climate and innovation on organisational resilience. Therefore, a longitudinal study design is proposed for future research. Practical implications – Managers in parastatals need to provide a conducive creative climate that promotes innovations for organisational resilience. Originality/value – The study provides empirical evidence on the mediation role of innovation in the relationship between creative climate and organisational resilience in a public sector. The evidence shows the contribution of innovation in striving for organisational resilience based on the creative climate.

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