scholarly journals People who use drugs in rehabilitation, from chaos to discipline: Advantages and pitfalls: A qualitative study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0245346
Author(s):  
Nadine Mahboub ◽  
Gladys Honein-AbouHaidar ◽  
Rana Rizk ◽  
Nanne de Vries
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
People Who Use Drugs ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Rehabilitation Centers ◽  
Lifestyle Practices

Evidence-based models emphasizing on lifestyle behaviours for the treatment of drug use is still in its infancy. The development of multicomponent effective drug use intervention programs as part of health promotion is crucial to decrease risk of relapse. This study aims at exploring the lifestyle practices including dietary intake, physical activity and sleep of people who use drugs undergoing residential rehabilitation treatment in Lebanon with its perceived benefits and pitfalls. A purposive sample of 18 males and 9 females at different stages of recovery from drug use in rehabilitation centers participated in the qualitative discussions. The six phases thematic analysis revealed three themes: chaotic lifestyle, structuredlifestyle, benefits and pitfalls, and suggestions for making rehabilitation a better experience. Participants discussed their chaotic lifestyle during addiction with poor food intake, disrupted sleep and low physical activity moving to a more disciplined routine enforcing normality in lifestyle practices with social and professionlprofessional support. The early phases of treatment were marked with increased food intake and weight gain perceived as a health indicator and the sole divergent from drugs, moving towards more structured meals and efforts to lose weight in later stages. Lack of variety of Physical activity programs taking into consideration the motivational differences among the participants was also highlighted. Measures for improving rehabilitation services in terms of promoting healthy eating behaviours and environmental control were thoroughly addressed. These findings shed the light on the challenges faced in maintaining a healthy lifestyle in rehabilitation centers and the necessities of addressing them to improve the overall rehabilitation experience, prevent relapse and inform the development of future targeted intervention programs tackling all aspects of behavioural changes.

scholarly journals Actividad físico-deportiva extraescolar en alumnos de primaria: el caso de Torrevieja (Alicante) (Extracurricular physical and sports activities in elementary students: the case of Torrevieja (Alicante))

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
Joaquín Reverter Masià ◽  
Dani Plaza Montero ◽  
María del Carmen Jové Deltell ◽  
Vicenç Hernández González
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Youth Counseling ◽  
The City

En los últimos años se está creando un importante problema de sedentarismo en la infancia. A la hora de diseñar programas de intervención para fomentar la práctica de actividad física es necesario obtener información precisa sobre los niveles de práctica de la población infantil así como de los posibles determinantes de la práctica. Para ello se ha diseñado un estudio donde se evalúan los niveles de práctica de niños y niñas de 6 a 12 años de actividad física. Las conclusiones que se desprenden del estudio realizado son: un alto porcentaje de sujetos no realizan ejercicio físico (34,4%), observándose diferencias entre niños y niñas; se puede afirmar que las niñas practican menos que los niños (35,4% versus 24,9%). Por otro lado, el porcentaje de sujetos físicamente activos es de un 31,2% cuando se considera la recomendación más extendida, de tres o más horas a la semana. Los resultados obtenidos confirman la necesidad de incentivar programas de intervención en niños y jóvenes, aconsejando la práctica de actividad física, prestando especial interés a las chicas.Palabras clave: Salud. Actividad física. Deportes. Niños y adolescentes.Abstract: In recent years, is creating a major problem of physical inactivity in childhood. To design intervention programs that promote physical activity is necessary to obtain accurate information about levels of practice of the child population as well as the possible determinants of the practice. This was carried out a cross-sectional and descriptive. The sample is representative of students attending school in the city of Torrevieja and was selected by a pro rata basis. Participants in the study were 1248 students from thirteen primary schools offering primary education in the city of Torrevieja. The study evaluated physical activity levels of children aged 6 to 12 years. The instrument used in this study is a questionnaire (Latorre, 2006). The version used shows adequate factorial structure (Latorre, 2006). It is an instrument designed to assess the variables of healthy lifestyle among young people and teenagers. The results confirm the need to provide adequate education about healthy lifestyles and enhance the development of intervention programs for children and youth, counseling on diet and physical activity with particular interest in the girls, who are less physically active group and increased risk of disorders.Keywords: Health. Physical activity. Sports. Children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Are Adolescent Body Image Concerns Associated with Health-Compromising Physical Activity Behaviours?

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasa Jankauskiene ◽  
Migle Baceviciene ◽  
Simona Pajaujiene ◽  
Dana Badau
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
Body Image Concerns

The present study aimed to assess the-prevalence of health-compromising eating and physical activity behaviours, and to test their associations with physical activity, internalisation of sociocultural attitudes towards appearance, and body image in a sample of adolescents of both genders. A total sample of 736 adolescents (437 or 59.4% were girls) participated in the study. The participants ranged in age from 16 to 19 years (x = 17.2, SD = 0.6). The sample completed a questionnaire measuring body mass index, the risk of eating disorders, body image, internalisation of sociocultural ideals of appearance, health-compromising eating behaviours (HCEB), and health-compromising weight control related to physical activity behaviours (HCPAB). Logistic regressions were used to assess the associations between the study variables and predictors of HCEB and HCPAB. The results of the study showed a relatively high prevalence of HCEB with a significantly higher prevalence in girls and participants with a higher BMI. The study also demonstrated that the prevalence of adolescent HCPAB was higher than HCEB. The internalisation of sociocultural attitudes towards appearance and body image concerns were higher in the HCEB and HCPAB groups. Female gender (OR = 1.88; 95% PI = 1.10–3.18), HCPAB (OR = 1.19; 95% PI = 1.10–1.28), a preoccupation with being overweight (OR = 3.43; 95% PI = 2.52–4.66), and body weight evaluation as too high (OR = 2.40; 95% PI = 1.57–3.68) were significant predictors of HCEB. More frequent physical activity (OR = 3.02; 95% PI = 1.76–5.17), HCEB (OR = 1.22; 95% PI = 1.11–1.32), and perceived pressures to conform to popular beauty ideals (OR = 1.51; 95% PI = 1.12–2.03) predicted higher HCPAB. HCPAB is an important variable associated with adolescents’ body image, physical activity, and weight control. The results of the present study are important for health promotion and education programs addressing adolescents’ healthy lifestyle, weight control, and body image concerns.

scholarly journals Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops implemented with rural Hispanic women

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janeth I. Sanchez ◽  
Katherine J. Briant ◽  
Samantha Wu-Georges ◽  
Virginia Gonzalez ◽  
Avigail Galvan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Hispanic Women ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Mexican American Women ◽  
Lifestyle Practices ◽  
Community Workshops

Abstract Background In the U.S., obesity disproportionately affects some racial/ethnic groups more than others; 42.5% of Hispanic adults are obese, compared to 32.6% of non-Hispanic whites (NHW). Research also shows that Mexican American women are 40% more likely to be overweight, as compared to NHW women. With high obesity rates among Hispanics, improving healthier lifestyle practices is an important step for reducing health disparities. The Eat Healthy, Be Active (EHBA) community workshops were developed to assist individuals in translating national nutrition and physical activity recommendations into action. Promotora-led EHBA workshops could be used to promote obesity-related health behavior lifestyle changes among Hispanics. Methods Hispanic women from rural communities in Washington state were recruited to participate in a six-week Promotora-led workshop series. This pilot study used a pre- and post-test study design to examine differences in healthy lifestyle knowledge and practices. Results A total of 49 Hispanic women participated in the workshops, of whom 45% were obese. Six-weeks after implementation of EHBA, women had improvements in healthy lifestyle practices, including an increase in nutrition label literacy, decrease in consumption of food eaten in restaurants, and an increase in the number of times a woman performed physical activity long enough to make them sweat. Conclusion The findings from this pilot study indicate that delivering EHBA workshops through promotoras is a feasible culturally relevant approach to promoting healthier lifestyle practices among Hispanic women. Further, focusing on females, who do the food shopping and preparation in their homes, may help increase awareness among whole families.

scholarly journals The role of parents in shaping good nutrition habits in children

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-255
Author(s):  
Magdalena Zielińska ◽  
◽  
Edyta Łuszczki ◽  
Katarzyna Dereń ◽  
Anna Bartosiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Basic Element ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Index Level

Introduction and aim of the study: Creating and strengthening correct eating habits in preschool and school age is a basic element of developing healthy lifestyle in children. The greatest role in this significant period for developing specific eating behaviours is played by parents who are not only responsible for providing healthy food, but also the right example to follow. The aim of the study was to analyse children’s eating habits and physical activity depending on body mass index, level of education, and type of their parents’ activities. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in a randomly selected educational institution after obtaining the consent of the school’s headmaster. The participants of the study were children and their parents (N = 80; 52 girls and 28 boys) aged 6 to 13, residents of the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. Results: This study shows that mothers with a higher level of education are more likely than mothers with a lower level of education to have children with normal body weight or overweight (p = 0.026). More often, physical education classes were attended by children whose parents regularly take up physical activity, and the time spent by parents on physical activity during the week was a factor affecting their children’s participation in additional sports activities. The children of parents regularly taking up physical activity participated in them more often. Conclusions: Parents, through various processes and behaviours, instil in their children certain mechanisms which are important from the health perspective and can be helpful and contribute to the proper development of nutritional practices.

scholarly journals Appetite for life: an evaluation of a primary care lifestyle programme

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liz Cutler ◽  
Bronwen King ◽  
Nicky McCarthy ◽  
Greg Hamilton ◽  
Lynley Cook
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Plasma Cholesterol ◽  
Health Gain ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Biomedical Data ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Lifestyle Programme

INTRODUCTION: Appetite for Life is a six-week primary care–based programme for women who are overweight, and aims to achieve long-term health gain through establishing healthy eating and physical activity patterns and a healthier weight. AIM: To evaluate the outcomes of Appetite for Life, a primary care–based healthy lifestyle programme for women who are overweight. METHODS: Two hundred and sixty-one women enrolled and consented to take part in the six-week Appetite for Life programme via general practice and were followed for 12 months. Eating behaviours and physical activity levels were measured at baseline, six weeks, six months and 12 months. Anthropometric and biomedical data was collected at visits to the participants’ general practitioners at baseline and 12 months. RESULTS: Positive lifestyle changes were reported that were sustained for the duration of the 12-month follow-up period. Participants reported an increase in intake of fruit and vegetables, dairy products, healthy fats and an increased level of physical activity. There was also an increase in reported enjoyment and participation in exercise. Mean weight was maintained over this time period. There was a reduction in mean LDL and total plasma cholesterol. DISCUSSION: A healthy lifestyle programme offered through primary care that is based on a non-dieting approach may help overweight women develop and sustain positive lifestyle changes. KEYWORDS: Health promotion; health status; obesity; weight loss, physical activity

Perceptions of Food Intake, Physical Activity, and Obesity Among African-American Children in the Lower Mississippi Delta

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernestine B. McGee ◽  
Valerie Richardson ◽  
Glenda Johnson ◽  
Crystal Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Mississippi Delta ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
African American Children ◽  
Environmental Determinants ◽  
American Children

Purpose. To explore the nutrition and physical activity perceptions of children for planning a healthy weight curriculum to address childhood obesity in African-American children living in the Lower Mississippi Delta (LMD). Design. Six children’s focus group sessions. Setting. Two Louisiana parishes in the LMD. Subjects. Seventy 8- to 13-year-old African-American children, 46 (66%) females and 24 (44%) males, participated in the focus group sessions. Measures. Interview questions were based on personal and environmental determinants and content and strategies for a healthy lifestyle program for children. Analysis. Focus group discussions were audio recorded and transcribed, observer recorded, and analyzed to identify recurring trends and patterns among focus groups. Content analysis consisted of coding focus group transcripts for recurrent themes and review of data by an independent reviewer to confirm the themes. Results. Emerging themes were categorized as healthy lifestyle opinions within the social cognitive theory constructs of personal and environmental determinants and curriculum content. Conclusion. LMD youth recognized a healthy eating pattern and that overweight and obesity result from poor eating habits and physical inactivity. Children’s food intake pattern did not reflect this understanding, suggesting a need for culturally tailoring an intervention to impact the poor food intake and physical inactivity in two low-income African-American Delta communities.

scholarly journals Living with Diabetes: Keeping Track of Your Blood Glucose

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Blood Glucose Control ◽  
Treatment Goals ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Lifestyle Practices ◽  
Changing Practices ◽  
Health Complications

Living with diabetes involves setting goals, adjusting your lifestyle to meet your treatment goals, evaluating your progress, and changing practices as needed. One key goal of diabetes management is to attain glycemic (blood glucose) control to reduce the risk of health complications. Healthy lifestyle practices, such as eating well, engaging in physical activity, and using medications as prescribed, contribute to glycemic control and to an overall healthy life. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1144

scholarly journals IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC LED LOCKDOWN ON THE LIFESTYLE OF ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHUBHAJEET ROY ◽  
SUNITA TIWARI ◽  
SHWETA KANCHAN ◽  
PRASHANT BAJPAI
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Young People ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Self Monitoring

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to study affect of COVID 19 pandemic on lifestyle of young adults and adolescent. METHOD: Online survey, was conducted in about 1000 respondents in the age group of 13-25 years. RESULTS: Questionnaire based survey showed mean sleeping duration changing from 6.85hours to 8.17hours, average screen time becoming 5.12hours from 3.5hours, 51.9% subjects experiencing increased stress levels, 76.4% subjects experiencing increased food intake and 38.6% subjects had decreased levels of physical activity as per self-monitoring. CONCLUSION: These changes might have long lasting effect on their physical, mental and social health and need counteractive measures to help young people lead a healthy lifestyle during the epidemic and beyond.

scholarly journals Hábitos de vida saludable en la formación inicial de profesores de pedagogía de una universidad de Santiago de Chile (Healthy lifestyle habits in initial pedagogy teacher training at a university in Santiago de Chile)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 276-281
Author(s):  
Luis Valenzuela Contreras ◽  
Fernando Maureira Cid ◽  
Felipe Hidalgo Kawada
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Private University ◽  
Education History ◽  
Lifestyle Habits ◽  
Santiago De Chile ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University

El objetivo de la presente investigación es determinar las diferencias en los hábitos de vida saludable entre carreras de la facultad de Educación de una universidad privada de Santiago de Chile. Para ello se aplicó el cuestionario de hábitos de vida saludable a 588 estudiantes de las carreras de educación parvularia, castellano, educación artística, educación básica, educación diferencial, educación física, historia y geografía, inglés y matemáticas. Los resultados muestran que los estudiantes más sedentarios son de educación parvularia, básica, diferencial y artística (con un 57%), el consumo de tabaco y alcohol es similar en todas las carreras (39.1% y 65.5%, respectivamente) y el consumo de droga alcanza al 32%, siendo la marihuana ala más habitual (90% de los casos). Finalmente, el 67.4% de los estudiantes de educación básica declaran que la carrera en la que estudia no promueve la práctica de la actividad física y el deporte. Se puede concluir que existen diferencias en la práctica de actividad física según las carreras de pedagogía, en tanto, el consumo de alcohol, tabaco y drogas no presenta diferencias. Los estudiantes de 1° y 2° año declaran en mayor porcentaje que los de 3° y 4° año que la universidad promueve la practica actividad física. Son necesarias más investigaciones que abarquen otras universidades del país.Abstract. The objective of this research is to determine the differences in the healthy lifestyle habits between careers at the Faculty of Education of a private university in Santiago de Chile. To this end, the questionnaire on healthy lifestyles was applied to 588 students in kindergarten, Spanish, arts education, basic education, differential education, physical education, history and geography, English and mathematics.The results show that the most sedentary students are those from early childhood, basic, differential, and arts (with 57%); tobacco and alcohol use is similar in all careers (39.1% and 65.5%, respectively), whereas drug use reaches 32%, marijuana being the most common (90% of cases).Finally, 67.4% of basic education students report that the career they study does not promote the practice of physical activity and sport. As a conclusion, there are differences in the practice of physical activity depending on the pedagogical career, while alcohol, tobacco and drug use do not differ. A higher percentage of students from first and second year compared to those from third and fourth state that the university promotes physical activity. More research is needed covering other universities in the country.  

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