scholarly journals Physical activity in Sami and non-Sami populations in rural Northern Norway, the SAMINOR 2 Clinical Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Benjaminsen Borch ◽  
Bent Martin Eliassen ◽  
Marita Melhus ◽  
Elin Damsgård ◽  
Ann Ragnhild Broderstad
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Minority Population ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Northern Norway ◽  
Ethnic Populations ◽  
Clinical Survey

Abstract Background The Sami people is an indigenous minority population living in the northern parts of Norway and mainly in rural areas. We lack data of contemporary levels of physical activity (PA) in rural regions of Northern Norway and in the Sami population in particular. We aimed to describe the PA levels and investigate whether PA levels differs between Sami and non-Sami and between coastal and inland areas. Methods We used data from the second survey of the Population-based Study on Health and Living Conditions in Regions with Sami and Norwegian Populations – the SAMINOR 2 Clinical Survey (2012–2014) that includes the adult population in 10 municipalities in the counties Troms, Finnmark and Nordland. Participants self-reported on PA, ethnicity and modifiable lifestyle factors. Twelve thousand four hundred fifty-five individuals were invited with a response rate of 48.2% (n = 6004 participants). We tested differences using chi-square tests, two sample t-tests and linear regression models. Results Among 5628 participants, 41.1 and 40.9% of men and women, respectively, were defined as Sami. We found no ethnic differences in PA in men overall. However, Sami men living in Tana, and Nesseby reported higher PA compared to non-Sami men in the same area. For Sami women there was overall lower PA levels compared to non-Sami women, especially pronounced in Kautokeino/ Karasjok. Conclusion This study showed small differences in PA levels between Sami and non-Sami men. Sami women had lower PA levels compared to their non-Sami counterparts. It is important to identify whether there are differences in various ethnic populations, together with other predictors for PA in future planning of public health interventions.

Health and nutrition literacy in adults: Links with lifestyle factors and obesity

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-370
Author(s):  
Maria Michou ◽  
Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos ◽  
Christos Lionis ◽  
Vassiliki Costarelli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: Low Health Literacy (HL) and Nutrition Literacy (NL) are associated with serious negative health outcomes. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate certain lifestyle factors and obesity, in relation to HL and NL. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the urban area of the Attica region, in Greece. The sample consisted of 1281 individuals, aged ≥18 years. HL, NL sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle factors (physical activity, smoking status, alcohol consumption,) were assessed. Mann-Whitney U, the Kruskall Wallis, Pearson chi-square tests and multiple linear regression models were used. RESULTS: Linear regression analysis has shown that smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity, were associated with HL levels (–1.573 points for ex-smokers in comparison to smokers, p = 0.035, –1.349 points for alcohol consumers in comparison to non-consumers, p = 0.006 and 1.544 points for physically active individuals to non-active, p = 0.001). With respect to NL levels, it was also not associated with any of these factors. Obesity was not associated with HL and NL levels. CONCLUSIONS: Certain lifestyle factors, including physical activity, are predicting factors of HL levels, in Greek adults. The results contribute to the understanding of the relationship between lifestyle factors and HL and should be taken into account when HL policies are designed.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Injuries During Pregnancy

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 761-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine J. Vladutiu ◽  
Kelly R. Evenson ◽  
Stephen W. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
North Carolina ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Injury Incidence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Nutrition Study

Background:Although physical activity can provide health benefits to pregnant women, population-based research on the circumstances surrounding injuries from physical activity during pregnancy is lacking.Methods:Physical activity and subsequent injuries among a cohort of 1469 pregnant women in North Carolina were examined prospectively from the third phase of the Pregnancy, Infection, and Nutrition Study between 2001 and 2005. Chi-square analyses were used to compare distributions of maternal characteristics among women who sustained injuries from physical activity and women who reported no injuries during pregnancy. Injury incidence rates were calculated.Results:Few pregnant women (N = 34) reported a physical activity-related injury during pregnancy. The rates of physical activity-related and exercise-related injuries during pregnancy were 3.2 per 1000 physical activity hours and 4.1 per 1000 exercise hours, respectively. The most common types of injuries were bruises or scrapes (55%). Among all injuries, 33% resulted from exercise and 67% resulted from nonexercise physical activities. Sixty-four percent of all injuries were due to falls.Conclusions:The incidence of injury from physical activity was low during pregnancy. Women should continue to be encouraged to maintain involvement in physical activity during pregnancy, while being aware of the potential for injury, particularly falls, from these activities.

scholarly journals Exploring the association between adverse maternal circumstances and low birth weight in neonates: a nationwide population-based study in Bangladesh

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e036162
Author(s):  
Md Mostaured Ali Khan ◽  
Md Golam Mustagir ◽  
Md Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Md Sharif Kaikobad ◽  
Hafiz TA Khan
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Designs

ObjectiveThis study is concerned with helping to improve the health and care of newborn babies in Bangladesh by exploring adverse maternal circumstances and assessing whether these are contributing towards low birth weight (LBW) in neonates.Study designs and settingsData were drawn and analysed from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, 2014. Any association between LBW and adverse maternal circumstances were assessed using a Chi-square test with determinants of LBW identified by multivariate logistic regression analysis.ParticipantsThe study is based on 4728 children aged below 5 years and born to women from selected households.ResultsThe rate of LBW was around 19.9% (199 per 1000 live births) with the highest level found in the Sylhet region (26.2%). The rate was even higher in rural areas (20.8%) and among illiterate mothers (26.6%). Several adverse maternal circumstances of the women included in the survey were found to be significant for increasing the likelihood of giving birth to LBW babies. These circumstances included the women being underweight (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.26, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.49); having unwanted births (AOR 1.22, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.44); had previous pregnancies terminated (AOR 1.28, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.57); were victims of intimate partner violence (AOR 1.23, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.45) and taking antenatal care <4 times (AOR 1.23, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.48). Other important risk factors that were revealed included age at birth <18 years (AOR 1.42, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.83) and intervals between the number of births <24 months (AOR 1.25, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.55). When taking multiple fertility behaviours together such as, the ages of the women at birth (<18 years with interval <24 months (AOR 1.26, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.57) and birth order (>3 with interval <24 months (AOR 1.68, 95% CI 1.18 to 2.37), then the risk of having LBW babies significantly increased.ConclusionThis study finds that adverse maternal circumstances combined with high-risk fertility behaviours are significantly associated with LBW in neonates. This situation could severely impede progress in Bangladesh towards achieving the sustainable development goal concerned with the healthcare of newborns.

scholarly journals Disordered eating in Sami and non-Sami Norwegian populations: the SAMINOR 2 Clinical Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1094-1105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsti Kvaløy ◽  
Marita Melhus ◽  
Anne Silviken ◽  
Magritt Brustad ◽  
Tore Sørlie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Norway ◽  
Men 2 ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Clinical Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to investigate disordered eating (DE) among Sami compared with non-Sami residing in northern Norway.DesignIn a cross-sectional design, stratified by sex and ethnicity, associations were tested between DE (Eating Disturbance Scale; EDS-5) and age, education level, BMI category, anxiety and depression, physical activity and consumption of snacks.SettingThe SAMINOR 2 Clinical Survey (2012–2014) based on the population of ten municipalities in northern Norway.SubjectsAdults aged 40–69 years; 1811 Sami (844 male, 967 female) compared with 2578 non-Sami (1180 male, 1398 female) individuals.ResultsNo overall significant ethnic difference in DE was identified, although comfort eating was reported more often by Sami individuals (P=0·01). Regardless of ethnicity and sex, symptoms of anxiety and depression were associated with DE (P<0·001). Furthermore, DE was more common at lower age and higher BMI values. Education levels were protectively associated with DE among Sami men (P=0·01). DE was associated (OR, 95% CI) with low physical activity in men in general and in non-Sami women (Sami men: 2·4, 1·4, 4·0; non-Sami men: 2·2, 1·4, 3·6; non-Sami women: 1·8, 1·2, 2·9) and so was the consumption of snacks (Sami men: 2·6, 1·3, 5·0; non-Sami men: 1·9, 1·1, 3·1; non-Sami women: 2·1, 1·3, 3·4).ConclusionsThere were no significant differences regarding overall DE comparing Sami with non-Sami, although Sami more often reported comfort eating. There were significant sex and ethnic differences related to DE and physical activity, snacking and education level.

scholarly journals DYNAMICS OF THE PREVALENCE BY VISIT OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION, CORONARY HEART DISEASE AND COMPLICATIONS DURING 6 YEARS IN RURAL AREAS INHABITANTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
I. N. Denisov ◽  
Т. V. Zaugolnikova ◽  
Т. S. Popova ◽  
T. E. Morozova
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Cardiovascular Mortality ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cardiovascular Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
The Impact

Aim. Assessment of the dynamics of arterial hypertension (AH), coronary heart disease (CHD), postinfarction cardiosclerosis (PICS), stroke, cardiovascular risk factors prevalence by visit, during 6 years in the inhabitants of rural areas. Assessment of the impact of prevention events on the revealing rate of cardiovascular diseases.Material and methods. In the years 2015-17, a retrospective analysis was done, of the database on 2202 adults (≥18 y.o.) in Mokshinskaya rural outpatient facility. Of those 970 (44,1%) males and 1232 (55,9%) females. Study object — the reports for 2011-2016. For statistics, the IBM SPSS 21.0 was used, together with WinPEPI 10.49. Precise Fisher test applied and chi-square by Pearson. Statistics borderline set to 5%.Results. In 2016г the prevalence of AH — 9,54% (of all adult population), CHD — 2,00%, PICS — 0,59%, stroke — 0,27%. Prevalence increase by: AH — 32,5%, diabetes — 30,6%, obesity — 52,4%. There was tendency to decline of all CHD cases number: from 3039,8 by 100 thousand persons to 1998,2 by 100 thsd. PICS values did not change significantly. Cardiovascular mortality in the studied population was slightly higher — 7,3 promille in 2016, than cardiovascular mortality by Rosstat data — 6,2 promille and correlates strongly negatively with prevention events that have been performed.Conclusion. During a 6 year period there is significant increase of AH, diabetes, obesity prevalence that correlates significantly with prevention events. Nevertheless, the data on 2016 remains below mean statistics for entire country, except on obesity. Increase of the number of obesity persons by 52,4% is a serious medical and social problem of the studied population. It is a risk factor sreiously influencing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Urban and Rural Areas of the Northwest of Iran: The Sociodemographic, Dietary and Psychological Determi-nants

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jafar Sadegh TABRIZI ◽  
Leila NIKNIAZ ◽  
Homayoun SADEGHI-BAZARGANI ◽  
Mostafa FARAHBAKHSH ◽  
Zeinab NIKNIAZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Psychological Determinants ◽  
Preventable Risk Factor ◽  
Low Hdl ◽  
Northwest Of Iran ◽  
The Mean

Background: As dyslipidemia is a preventable risk factor for Coronary heart disease (CHD), precise estimation of its prevalence and determinants is crucial for proper development of health actions. This population-based study aimed at investigating the socioeconomic, dietary and psychological determinants of dyslipidemia in Iran. Methods: The data (n=700) for this study were collected in 2015 as a part of the major Lifestyle Promotion Project (LPP) conducted in East Azerbaijan (urban and regional parts). The data for socio-demographic status, dietary information, and physical activity and anxiety levels were collected through validated questionnaires. Then, physical examinations including blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) and conicity index were performed. The levels of serum lipids were measured by enzymatic colorimetric methods. Results: The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia, high LDL-C, hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL-C and dyslipidemia was 29.4%, 10.3%, 62.3%, 41.4%, 83.3% respectively. The mean TC (184.3±41.2 vs. 174.5±38.1 mg/dl), LDL-C (94.6±30.3 vs. 88.1±28.7 mg/dl) and HDL-C (46.7±10.4 vs. 39.5±8.0 mg/dl) in women were significantly higher than men (P<0.05). However, the mean of TG (182.3±119.3 vs. 145.1±87.8 mg/dl) was significantly higher in men compared to women (P<0.05). Obesity, family history of dyslipidemia, sedentary lifestyle, smoking habits, salt intake, and anxiety were risk factors for different components of dyslipidemia in men and women. Conclusion: Dyslipidemia is a major health problem in northwest of Iran. Focusing on screening, regular drug intake, proper nutrition, physical activity, and changing lifestyles of patients with dyslipidemia are essential.  

egional features of sensibilization of patients with pollinosis in the Republic of North Osaetia Alania

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (30) ◽  
pp. 101-104
Author(s):  
Брциева ◽  
Zarina Brtsieva ◽  
Хутиева ◽  
Larisa Khutieva ◽  
Кцоева ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Fungal Allergens ◽  
Clinical Survey ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
North Ossetia

The work presents results of a clinical survey of 440 patients with symptoms of allergic rhinitis in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. The survey oncluded 272 urban residents and 168 rural residents aged 18-65. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis among adults living in environmentally unfavorable urban areas turned out to be 1.3 times higher in comparison with the conventionally clean rural areas (p &#60;0,05). Predominantly seasonal forms of the disease were revealed among both groups of patients, the prevalence in urban and rural areas amounted to 8.2% and 6.4%, respectively. The main regional etiological factors of pollinosis in the adult population are weed pollen (61.4%), meadow grass (20.9%), fungal allergens – Alternaria, Cladosporium (22.5%). Low appeal ability a hypodiagnosis of seasonal allergic rhinitis has been detected as a result of the survey ,the diagnostics methods of the pathology should be improved.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of leisure-time physical activity: a population-based study in southern Brazil

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 275-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juvenal Soares Dias-da-Costa ◽  
Pedro Curi Hallal ◽  
Jonathan Charles Kingdon Wells ◽  
Tiago Daltoé ◽  
Sandra Costa Fuchs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional

We aimed to measure the prevalence of physical inactivity (PI) during leisure time and to identify variables associated with it in a southern Brazilian adult population. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out, covering a multiple-stage sample of 1,968 subjects aged 20-69 years. Weekly participation in leisure-time physical activity was addressed. For each activity, energy expenditure was calculated using data on duration, metabolic equivalent, and body weight. Energy expenditures of individual activities were summed to give a weekly total. PI was defined as fewer than 1,000 kilocalories per week. The prevalence of PI was 80.7% (95%CI: 78.9-82.4). After adjusted analyses, the following variables were positively associated with the outcome: female gender, age, living with a partner, and smoking. Schooling and economic status were inversely associated with PI. Chronically undernourished individuals were significantly more likely to be inactive. We found no differences according to skin color or alcohol consumption. In conclusion, the prevalence of PI in this adult population was higher than in populations from developed countries, but the associated variables were similar.

scholarly journals Area-level and individual correlates of active transportation among adults in Germany: A population-based multilevel study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. Finger ◽  
G. Varnaccia ◽  
L. Gabrys ◽  
J. Hoebel ◽  
L. E. Kroll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
Multilevel Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
General Adult Population ◽  
European Health ◽  
European Health Interview Survey

Abstract This study aimed at estimating the prevalence in adults of complying with the aerobic physical activity (PA) recommendation through transportation-related walking and cycling. Furthermore, potential determinants of transportation-related PA recommendation compliance were investigated. 10,872 men and 13,144 women aged 18 years or older participated in the cross-sectional ‘German Health Update 2014/15 – EHIS’ in Germany. Transportation-related walking and cycling were assessed using the European Health Interview Survey-Physical Activity Questionnaire. Three outcome indicators were constructed: walking, cycling, and total active transportation (≥600 metabolic equivalent, MET-min/week). Associations were analyzed using multilevel regression analysis. Forty-two percent of men and 39% of women achieved ≥600 MET-min/week with total active transportation. The corresponding percentages for walking were 27% and 28% and for cycling 17% and 13%, respectively. Higher population density, older age, lower income, higher work-related and leisure-time PA, not being obese, and better self-perceived health were positively associated with transportation-related walking and cycling and total active transportation among both men and women. The promotion of walking and cycling among inactive people has great potential to increase PA in the general adult population and to comply with PA recommendations. Several correlates of active transportation were identified which should be considered when planning public health policies and interventions.

scholarly journals Konsumsi tinggi lauk hewani, rendah sayur dan rendah aktivitas fisik berhubungan dengan kejadian kelebihan berat badan pada anak sekolah dasar

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-147
Author(s):  
R.L.N.K. Retno Triandhini ◽  
Angkit Kinasih ◽  
Anik Sriwijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Animal Protein ◽  
Plant Protein ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background : Overweight and obesity in children are becoming a global health issue that needs special attention. Overweight currently occur not only in urban areas but also in rural areas. One factor that affects over nutrition is the imbalance between food intake and physical activity. Objective : The objective of this study is to analysis differences in food pattern and physical activitiy between overweight and normal children. Methods : This study was used cross sectional design. Samples were 10-12 year olds students from 13 elementary schools in Getasan Subdistrict. Dietary intake were measured by Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) form and physical activity were measured by Physical Activity Questionnaire For Older Children (PAQ-C) form. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square and independent t test. Results : There are significant correlation between physical activity and the incidence of overweight in children (ρ=0,003). There are significant differences (ρ<0,05) in carbohydrates, animal protein, plant protein and vegetables intake (ρ=0,001, ρ=0,001, ρ=0,001, ρ=0,001) between normal and overweight groups.Conclusion : There are significant correlation between physical activity and the incidence of overweight in children. There are significant differences in carbohydrates , animal protein, plant protein and vegetables intake between normal and overweght groups.

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