scholarly journals Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition among Undergraduate Students in Israel

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e58543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liat Korn ◽  
Ester Gonen ◽  
Yael Shaked ◽  
Moria Golan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Perceptions

scholarly journals Association of body image with physical activity, sleep, meal and smoking in obese male

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 280-287
Author(s):  
Rakesh Tomar ◽  
Varghese C Antony
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
The Body ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Obese Class ◽  
Healthy Eating Behavior ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The University

Background and Study Aim. Body image is a multidimensional construct that involves mental representations of the body, feelings, cognitions, and behaviors. The objective was to compare body image among different categories of obesity, investigate the relationship between obesity and body image, and examine the association of physical activity, meal habits, sleep, and smoking with body image. Material and Methods. Fifty-five undergraduate students Mean age 19.7±0.90 were divide into three obese categories: Obese Class I (30 < 35 kg/m2), Obese Class II (35 < 40 kg/m2) and Obese Class III (≥40.00 kg/m2). Body Image measured through (MBSRQ-AS). Results. ANOVA revealed no significant difference among BMI categories on body image global score F (2,52) = 0.074, p = 0.928. Pearson product-moment correlation could not establish significant relationship between body image and BMI (r= -0.00, n=55, p= 0.998). We found a strong association of smoking with body image X(1) = 6.909, p=0.009. However, the statistical analysis of data could not establish any significant association of PA X(1) = 0.044, p=0.978; sleep X(1) = 2.403, p=0.121; and number of meals X(1) = 0.654, p=0.721; with body image among obese individuals. Conclusions. The university students exhibited low body image. Higher scores on Self-Classified Weight describe how individuals perceive their weight and how they believe others perceive it. The low scores on Appearance Evaluation determine unhappiness with their physical appearance. Interestingly, most students are getting sufficient sleep, and a high percentage of the students’ population is not smoking. The university needs to encourage physical activity and healthy eating behavior.

Development and validation of the Physical Activity Body Experiences Questionnaire

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessie E. Menzel ◽  
J. Kevin Thompson ◽  
Michael P. Levine
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Body Awareness ◽  
Positive Body Image ◽  
Body Experiences ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Self Objectification

Embodiment is defined as a state in which one experiences one's physical body as an essential aspect of one's lived experiences, a potential protective factor against body image and eating disturbance. The Physical Activity Body Experiences Questionnaire (PABEQ) was rationally derived as a measure of embodiment based on focus groups, literature reviews, and expert review. The PABEQ and measures of body image, self-objectification, and disordered eating were administered to two samples randomly selected from a pool of 606 female undergraduate students at least 18 years of age and a third test–retest sample of 58 female undergraduates. Exploratory factor analyses and reliability estimates supported a two-factor scale: Mind-Body Connection and Body Acceptance. Results indicated the utility of the subscales in predicting body awareness, body responsiveness, positive body image, body satisfaction, self-objectification, disordered eating, and positive body image.

scholarly journals Pilates and dance to patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial – MoveMama study

Trials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonessa Boing ◽  
Tatiana do Bem Fretta ◽  
Melissa de Carvalho Souza Vieira ◽  
Gustavo Soares Pereira ◽  
Jéssica Moratelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Belly Dance ◽  
Belly Dancing

Abstract Background Breast cancer is a global public health issue. The side effects of the clinical treatment can decrease the quality of life of these women. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle is essential to minimize the physical and psychological side effects of treatment. Physical activity has several benefits for women with breast cancer, and Pilates solo and belly dancing can be an enjoyable type of physical activity for women with breast cancer undergoing clinical treatment. The purpose of this study is to provide a Pilates solo and a belly dance protocol (three times per week/16 weeks) for women undergoing breast cancer treatment and compare its effectiveness with that in the control group. Methods The participants will be allocated to either the intervention arm (Pilates solo or belly dance classes three times per week for 16 weeks) or a control group (receipt of a booklet on physical activity for patients with breast cancer and maintenance of habitual physical activity routine). The Pilates solo and belly dance classes will be divided into three stages: warmup and stretching, the main stage, and relaxation. Measurements of the study outcomes will take place at baseline; postintervention; and 6, 12, and 24 months after the end of the intervention (maintenance period). The data collection for both groups will occur with a paper questionnaire and tests covering general and clinical information. The primary outcome will be quality of life (EORT QLQ-C30 and EORT QLQ-BR23), and secondary outcomes will be physical aspects such as cardiorespiratory fitness (6-min walk test and cycle ergometer), lymphedema (sum of arm circumference), physical activity (IPAQ short version), disabilities of the arm (DASH), range of motion (goniometer test), muscular strength (dynamometer test) and flexibility (sit and reach test), and psychological aspects such as depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), body image (Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire), self-esteem (Rosenberg), fatigue (FACT-F), pain (VAS), sexual function (FSFI), and sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). Discussion In view of the high prevalence of breast cancer among women, the implementation of a specific protocol of Pilates solo and belly dancing for patients with breast cancer is important, considering the necessity to improve their physical and psychological quality of life. Pilates solo and belly dancing are two types of physical activity that involve mental and physical concentration, music, upper limb movements, femininity, and social involvement. An intervention with these two physical activities could offer options of supportive care to women with breast cancer undergoing treatment, with the aim being to improve physical and psychological quality of life. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03194997. Registration date 12 August 2017. Universal Trial Number (World Health Organization), U1111-1195-1623.

scholarly journals Influence of the Perception of Barriers in Practice of PA in Adolescents: Explanatory Model

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 380
Author(s):  
Iago Portela-Pino ◽  
Myriam Alvariñas-Villaverde ◽  
Javier Martínez-Torres ◽  
Margarita Pino-Juste
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
School Year ◽  
Factorial Model ◽  
High Fatigue ◽  
Physical Activity Index ◽  
And Gender

Background: Sedentarism is an important risk factor for non-communicable diseases. To avoid it, it is necessary to establish the barriers which influence a low level of practice of Physical Activity. Methods: This study, conducted with 833 students, aims to describe a model to explain the barriers determining the level of practice of Physical Activity in adolescents according to age, school year, BMI and gender. The inclusion of the analyzed barriers followed the tetra-factorial model: Body image/physical and social anxiety; Tiredness/laziness; Responsibilities/lack of time and Environment/facilities. Results: The barriers to Physical Activity in adolescents are fatigue and sloth, and temporary obligations. The barrier that least influences the practice of Physical Activity is the environment and body image. It is determined that the subjects with the lowest Physical Activity index were those with a high fatigue and laziness score and higher age. The level of physical activity of this population is medium (95% CI, 2.8274–2.9418). Conclusions: It is necessary to overcome tiredness or apathy towards the practice of Physical Activity, especially in those under 16 years of age.

Physical activity and body image among men and boys: A meta-analysis

Body Image ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 114-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Bassett-Gunter ◽  
Desmond McEwan ◽  
Aria Kamarhie
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Hypertension among undergraduate students from Lubango, Angola

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 672-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Simão ◽  
Miyeko Hayashida ◽  
Cláudia Benedita dos Santos ◽  
Evandro José Cesarino ◽  
Maria Suely Nogueira
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Field Model ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Human Biology ◽  
Salty Food ◽  
Health Field

This descriptive study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among undergraduate students in Lubango-Angola. The results obtained according to the health field model were: a) human biology: 61.3% were between 18 and 29 years old; prevalence of hypertension from 20.3 to 26.7%; 17.1% were overweight; 3.2% were obese; b) environment: 36.1% were exclusively students; 33.1% gained a family income of up to 250 dollars; c) life style: 86.2% practiced physical activity; 60.6% preferred salty food; 4.0% were smokers; 40.6% drank alcohol; d) health care: 82.8% already had their arterial pressure verified sometime in their life, and 65.4% did not remember the obtained value.

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