scholarly journals Gender differences in weight status, dietary habits, and health attitudes among college students in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalal Alkazemi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Health Attitudes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender Specific

Background: A better understanding of the factors involved in health and wellness among college students can aid in the design of interventions that can reduce the rate of weight gain during young adulthood. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the gender differences in weight status, dietary habits, and health attitudes in a sample of college students at Kuwait University (KU). Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 615 students were recruited from KU between November 2013 and March 2014. Components of the study included a self-report questionnaire, assessment of body mass index, and calculation of Healthy Eating Score (HES) to assess eating habits and attitudes. Statistical analyses were performed to assess the gender differences among these domains. Results: The findings revealed that a greater proportion of men were overweight and obese compared to women (28.7% and 23.8% vs. 19.9% and 12.1%, respectively). Both genders show equally unhealthy dietary habits, marked by low mean HES scores. Gender-specific dietary patterns were noted, with more men reporting eating >6 oz (168 g) of animal protein per day as compared to women (48.4% vs. 28.9%, p < 0.001). A higher proportion of female students reported regular consumption of potato chips and fatty salty snacks (51.3% and 40.4%, respectively, p = 0.12) and that they ate sweets more than twice a day (52.5% and 39.9%, respectively, p = 0.041). Conclusions: Our findings highlight the need for evidence-based gender-specific strategies to reduce the number of overweight and obese college students and promote healthy dietary habits and eating attitudes among this population.

scholarly journals Disordered Eating Attitudes and Exercise Behavior among Female Emirati College Students in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross- Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haleama Al Sabbah ◽  
Shatha Muhsineh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disordered Eating Attitudes

Background: Growing evidence is showing high levels of physical inactivity and disordered eating attitudes among young females in the United Arab Emirates. This is clearly concerning, but little is known about the activity level of those with disordered eating attitudes and their dieting behavior. This study examines the female Emirati college students’ disordered eating attitudes and its relation to exercise behavior.Method: A cross- sectional study using a validated and reliable questionnaire was conducted on 242 Emirati female students attending a public university in Dubai. Eating Attitudes Test- 26 (EAT26) was used to measure eating attitudes and the short International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was included to measure physical activity level. A systematic random sampling from a list of classes in the fall 2014 semester was used for recruitment. The university’s Research Ethics Committee approved the study and consents were obtained from participants. SPSS v.21 was used for data analysis. Chi-square test was used to compare frequencies. Significance level was set at 0.05.Results: The participants’ mean age and standard deviation (Mean± SD) was 19 ±1.3 years. 31.4% of the participants showed disordered eating attitudes. The percentage of participants engaged in at least one concerning behavior in the past six months was 43.8%. A membership in a health club was significantly related to disordered eating attitudes (p <0.01). A high level of physical activity was correlated with laxative use, over the counter supplements, and exercising for more than 60 minutes to control weight (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a great need for intervention programs and policies to contain the level of abnormal eating attitudes and promote healthy level of physical activity among college students.

scholarly journals Physical activity and dietary habits of Filipino college students

Kinesiology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Acampado ◽  
Madonna Valenzuela
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

No published study has been tracked to date on the physical activity (PA) and dietary habits (DH) of Filipino college students. Thus, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine (1) the prevalence of regular PA among college students in a Philippine setting and (2) the reasons for either adherence to PA or for being inactive, (3) to describe DH of the students, (4) to compare PA involvement and DH across year levels, and (5) to correlate PA and diet behaviors. Data were collected using a self-administered survey questionnaire. Results showed that only 32.8% of the 1,706 students in this study engaged in regular PA. There were greater proportions of inactivity at higher-year levels (62.5%, 66.5%, 76.5%, and 84.8% in the first, second, third and&nbsp;fourth year, respectively). The major reason for inactivity was lack of time, while the students’ PA adherence was largely due to predisposing factors such as knowledge about PA, beliefs in benefits and enjoyment of PA, and confidence in performing physical activity. About one of every three students in each year level had below-average to poor dietary habits, meaning they seldom eat proper types of food. Findings of this study indicate the need for an intervention that will effectively increase regular PA and ensure proper food intake in the student population.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Attitude Towards Pornography Among Youth in Kelantan

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 268-278
Author(s):  
Norazlifah Muhamad ◽  
Azrianii Ab Rahman ◽  
Mohd Ismail Ibrahim ◽  
Razlina Abdul Rahman ◽  
Wan Nor Arifin Wan Mansor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Private Colleges ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Although the number of pornography exposure is increasing, our understandings on the issues are still lacking. This study aimed to compare gender differences in the attitudes towards pornography among youth in Kelantan. A cross sectional study was conducted using a validated self-administered questionnaire (PORQUE) on 930 college students in both government and private colleges in Kelantan. The mean scores were significantly higher among females for majority of the items assessing non-permissive feelings toward pornography materials (p<0.001), perception on impact of pornography (p<0.05) and perception on factors contributed to pornography (p<0.05). The mean score for majority of the items assessing permissive and perceptions toward pornography materials were significantly higher among males(p<0.001). Females were more non-permissive towards pornography, better perceived the impact of pornography and factors contributed to pornography compared to males. These findings are important as it serve as a guide for the stakeholders to implement pornography intervention for youth in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Fitness Intention and Its Relationship With Eating Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study of Iranian Female Medical College Students

2016 ◽  
Vol In Press (InPress) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyyed Nasrollah Hosseini ◽  
Shohreh Emdadi ◽  
Farzad Jalilian ◽  
Behzad Karami Matin ◽  
Mari Ataee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on prevalence of obesity and its association with dietary habits among college students in Abha, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mana M. Alshahrani ◽  
Sriram Chandramohan
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male College ◽  
Male College Students

Background: During the past few years there was a western influence in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and as a result of it the eating habits among the male college students had rapidly changed which also increased the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity. Therefore the objectives of the study were 1) To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a sample of male college students in Abha, Saudi Arabia. 2) To determine the relationship between the Student’s body weight and their eating habits. Methods: A cross-Sectional study was done among 445 male college students from king Khalid University, Abha Saudi Arabia. Study participants were selected randomly and self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data was analyzed by using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS Inc. version 16.) and expressed in percentages. Results: The study found that 28% and 20 % of students were overweight and obese. Daily intake of snacks and lack of consumption of vegetable and fruits were found to be the common dietary habits among the male college students. Majority of the students were aware about the balanced nutrition and it was positively correlated with the normal body weight. Conclusions: The current study suggest involvement of college Administration and family members will further reduce the burden of overweight and obesity among college students in the nation. 

scholarly journals A cross sectional study to evaluate the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among college students aged 18-25 years in and around Calicut

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2829
Author(s):  
K. S. Premlal ◽  
Vasantkumar V. Bhanushali ◽  
Saranya Nagalingam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
College Students ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
College Going ◽  
Study Population

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has a major impact on both developed and developing nations as it has become as a leading cause of death all over the World. In recent years an increasingly robust body of epidemiological evidence has highlighted the proliferation of CVD risk factors worldwide. The westernization of dietary habits, decreased levels of physical activity, increased childhood obesity and increased tobacco consumption accelerated by industrialization, globalization now threaten once low risk regions. The project aims to establish the need for screening, risk assessment, education and management in young adults. Objective of the study was to assess the risk behaviours in relation to smoking habits, alcohol use, sexual promiscuity among college going youth populace in southern part of Calicut.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among college students aged 18-25 years around Calicut city.  Study was conducted during the months of June 1st and July 30th 2016. The colleges were selected using simple random sampling method and the partakers were interviewed after getting assent from the concerned institutions. The sample size was calculated as 200 from WHO Global health observatory data prevalence of tobacco usage as 51%.Results: Mean (SD) age of study population is 20.90 (±2.11). Majority of the study population were females (78.5%) and males were 21.5%. Prevalence of smoking found to be 4% and alcohol consumption was found to be 2.5% among study population. BMI of the study population is 21.04 (±3.73).Conclusions: The results of this survey are alarming that the college going youth population fail to understand the devastating consequences of risky behaviours. Hence, interventions must be designed to prevent high-risk behaviours among the vulnerable population. 

THE SITUATION OF RECOGNITION OF SOME NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND TREATMENT AND PREVENTIVE BEHAVIORS OF PEOPLE IN THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE

2019 ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
Phuoc Thuoc Doan ◽  
Thi Huong Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thanh Nhan Tran ◽  
Thi Phuong Thao Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thuy Hang Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
Appropriate Treatment

Background: Non-communicable diseases seriously affect public health and socio-economic development of the country due to the high number of people suffering from diseases, being disabled and mortal. However, the proportion of people who recognized themselves a suffering from non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia is not high. For cases that their disease situations have been identified, there are not appropriate treatment and preventive behaviors. Objectives: 1) To determine the proportion of 25 - 84 years old peoplewho identified themselves as suffering from hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia. 2) To learn treatment and preventive behaviors in the group of people who identified themselves as suffering from diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a randomly selected sample of 1600 residents in Thua Thien Hue province. Results: The proportion of people knowing that they are suffering from hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia was 29.4%; 3.2% and 7.8% respectively. Among them, the proportion of people who did not treat and treated irregularly accounted for 42.7%; 13.7% and 75.2% respectively; the proportion of people who did not change their lifestyles and dietary habits accounted for 50.1%; 5.9% and 56.8% respectively. Conclusions: The proportion of people who identified themselves as suffering from some non-communicable diseases without appropriate treatment and preventive behaviors is alarming. Interventions are needed to help people realize the importance of treatment and prevention effectively. Key words: Non-communicable diseases, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia

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