Accelerometer-measured physical activity among adolescents in a multicultural area characterized by low socioeconomic status

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Fröberg ◽  
Christel Larsson ◽  
Christina Berg ◽  
Cecilia Boldemann ◽  
Anders Raustorp
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Organized Sports ◽  
Wear Time

Abstract Purpose: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to describe and analyze accelerometer-measured sedentary time and physical activity (PA) among adolescents in a multicultural area characterized by low socioeconomic status (SES). Method: Seventh-graders (n=114 (girls n=66), mean age: 12.8±0.5 y) were recruited from three schools in a multicultural area of the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. Sedentary time and PA were measured with ActiGraph™ accelerometers. Result: Of total wear-time, 70 (±6)% was sedentary, with girls being more sedentary than boys. Girls had less light PA (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) than boys. Similar patterns were shown during in-school and out-of-school hours. During wear-time, 53% had a mean of ≥60 min of MVPA per day, but only 6% of the girls and 24% of the boys were sufficiently physically active every day. Girls had more sedentary bouts of ≥10 min and fewer MVPA bouts of ≥5 min per day than boys. Those who participated in organized sports spent a mean of 15 more minutes of MVPA per day compared to those who did not. No association was observed between body mass index (BMI) and sedentary time and PA. Conclusion: Only a few adolescents from a Swedish multicultural area characterized by low SES met the PA recommendations every day, and girls were more sedentary and less physically active than boys. Adolescents involved in organized sports had more of MVPA per day than their non-involved peers. Sedentary time and PA were not related to BMI.

scholarly journals Associations between Socioeconomic Status, Social Participation, and Physical Activity in Older People during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Northern Japanese City

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1477
Author(s):  
Sachiko Sasaki ◽  
Akinori Sato ◽  
Yoshie Tanabe ◽  
Shinji Matsuoka ◽  
Atsuhiro Adachi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active

Physical activity (PA) is a key determinant of health in older adults. However, little is known about the effect of social factors on PA among older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Therefore, we aimed to clarify the association between socioeconomic status, social participation, and PA during the pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 999 community-dwelling residents aged 65–90 years. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect socioeconomic status, social participation, and PA data in August 2020. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to calculate the odds ratios (ORs) for the associations between socioeconomic status, social participation, and maintaining PA. For both sexes, PA was reduced by approximately 5–10% after the onset of COVID-19-related distancing restrictions. Men with a low socioeconomic status were less physically active (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.30–0.82). Women who reported social participation had higher odds of maintaining PA (OR = 1.67, 95% CI: 1.13–2.45) during the restrictions. Higher socioeconomic status and social participation levels before the COVID-19 pandemic may have helped older adults to maintain PA during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to clarify the potential effects of these factors on the health of older adults.

Nutritional anaemia in children in post supplementation era: A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Manoj Kumar Singh ◽  
Vineet Kumar Singh ◽  
Pankaj Kumar ◽  
Sheo Pratap Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Female Children ◽  
B12 Deficiency ◽  
Folate And Vitamin B12

Background: Nutritional anemia is still the primary cause of anemia despite of various nutritional programmes in developing countries. Aims and Objective: The present study was planned to asses Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia in developing countries. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in Agra in collaboration with Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi. Admitted children of age 6 months to 14 years having signs and symptoms of anaemia were included in the study. Sample size calculated was 157. All the cases were subjected to CBC, GBP, serum iron, ferritin, folate and vitamin B12 level estimation. Results: Out of 672 children, 157 children with clinical feature of anaemia were enrolled in the study. Among these 157 children, 52.87% were male. Percent proportion of anaemia was highest among toddlers (27.39%) and lowest in adolescent (10.83%). The maximum cases were of urban area (65.6%) and middle socioeconomic status (47.13%). Most of the children were undernourished/underweight (60.4%). Mean iron level was significantly low in female children, children of rural areas, low socioeconomic status and malnutrition/underweight. Mixed iron, folate and B12 deficiency was found in 48.41%, 30.57% and 22.93% cases respectively. In 24.20% cases no deficiencies were found and were classified as anaemia due to some unspecified causes. Conclusion: Nutritional deficiency anaemia is contributing to a large proportion of anaemic patients. More intensified programmes are needed especially for female children, children of rural areas, low socioeconomic status and malnutrition/underweight.

scholarly journals ERICA: leisure-time physical inactivity in Brazilian adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Vogt Cureau ◽  
Thiago Luiz Nogueira da Silva ◽  
Katia Vergetti Bloch ◽  
Elizabeth Fujimori ◽  
Dilson Rodrigues Belfort ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cardiovascular Risks ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Economic Class

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity in Brazilian adolescents and their association with geographical and sociodemographic variables. METHODS The sample was composed by 74,589 adolescents participating in the Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents (ERICA). This cross-sectional study of school basis with national scope involved adolescents aged from 12 to 17 years in Brazilian cities with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity was categorized according to the volume of weekly practice (< 300; 0 min). The prevalences were estimated for the total sample and by sex. Poisson regression models were used to assess associated factors. RESULTS The prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity was 54.3% (95%CI 53.4-55.2), and higher for the female sex (70.7%, 95%CI 69.5-71.9) compared to the male (38.0%, 95%CI 36.7-39.4). More than a quarter of adolescents (26.5%, 95%CI 25.8-27.3) reported not practicing physical activity in the leisure time, a condition more prevalent for girls (39.8%, 95%CI 38.8-40.9) than boys (13.4%, 95%CI 12.4-14.4). For girls, the variables that were associated with physical inactivity were: reside in the Northeast (RP = 1.13, 95%CI 1.08-1.19), Southeast (RP = 1.16, 95%CI 1.11-1.22) and South (RP = 1.12, 95%CI 1.06-1.18); have 16-17 years (RP = 1.06, 95%CI 1.12-1.15); and belong to the lower economic class (RP = 1.33, 95%CI 1.20-1.48). The same factors, except reside in the Southeast and South, were also associated with not practicing physical activity in the leisure time for the same group. In males, as well as the region, being older (p < 0.001) and declaring to be indigenous (RP = 0.37, 95%CI 0.19-0.73) were also associated with not practicing physical activities in the leisure time. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity in Brazilian adolescents is high. It presents regional variations and is associated with age and low socioeconomic status. Special attention should be given to girls and to those who do not engage in any physical activity during the leisure time, so that they can adopt a more active lifestyle.

scholarly journals Association between regular walking and periodontitis according to socioeconomic status: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Su-Jin Han ◽  
Kwang-Hak Bae ◽  
Hyo-Jin Lee ◽  
Seon-Jip Kim ◽  
Hyun-Jae Cho
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Physical activity reduces the risk and mortality risk of inflammatory diseases. This study aimed to examine the relationship between regular walking and periodontitis in a Korean representative sample of adults according to socioeconomic status. Data acquired by the Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2014 and 2015 were used. The survey was completed by 11,921 (5,175 males; 6,746 females) participants (≥19 years). Individuals without values on periodontitis were excluded, and 9,728 participants remained. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was done using socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, income, education), oral health-related variables (flossing, interdental brushing, community periodontal index), oral and general health status and behaviour (smoking, diabetes mellitus), and regular walking. In all models, subjects who walked regularly had significantly lower risks of periodontitis. After adjusting for age, gender, income, education, smoking, diabetes mellitus, flossing, and interdental brushing, the odds ratio for periodontitis in subjects who walked regularly was 0.793 (95% Confidence interval: 0.700–0.898). Non-regular walking groups showed similar social gradients. Risk of low socioeconomic status was not significant in the regular walking group after adjusting for age, gender, income, and education. This study found that regular walking is associated to lower prevalence of periodontitis and can attenuate the relationship between periodontitis and low socioeconomic status.

Effects of Locomotor Skill Program on Minority Preschoolers’ Physical Activity Levels

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofiya Alhassan ◽  
Ogechi Nwaokelemeh ◽  
Manneh Ghazarian ◽  
Jasmin Roberts ◽  
Albert Mendoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Preschool Classrooms ◽  
Percent Time ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

This pilot study examined the effects of a teacher-taught, locomotor skill (LMS)- based physical activity (PA) program on the LMS and PA levels of minority preschooler-aged children. Eight low-socioeconomic status preschool classrooms were randomized into LMS-PA (LMS-oriented lesson plans) or control group (supervised free playtime). Interventions were delivered for 30 min/day, five days/week for six months. Changes in PA (accelerometer) and LMS variables were assessed with MANCOVA. LMS-PA group exhibited a significant reduction in during-preschool (F (1,16) = 6.34, p = .02, d = 0.02) and total daily (F (1,16) = 9.78, p = .01, d = 0.30) percent time spent in sedentary activity. LMS-PA group also exhibited significant improvement in leaping skills, F (1, 51) = 7.18, p = .01, d = 0.80). No other, significant changes were observed. The implementation of a teacher-taught, LMS-based PA program could potentially improve LMS and reduce sedentary time of minority preschoolers.

scholarly journals Pyoderma Gangrenosum is Associated with Low Socioeconomic Status: A Single-Site, Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vromans Anna Maria ◽  
Williams Josiah ◽  
Bashyam Arjun M ◽  
Huang William W ◽  
Feldman Steven R ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Pyoderma Gangrenosum ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Single Site ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

scholarly journals Avaliação da Satisfação do Paciente Hospitalizados em Relação ao Atendimento Fisioterapêutico

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Maristela Prado e Silva Nazario ◽  
Anna Caroline Morilha de Oliveira Hermoza ◽  
Edivania Rodrigues de Araujo Oliveira ◽  
Walkiria Shimoya Bittencourt ◽  
Ariane Hidaldo Mansano Pletst
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Speech Disorders ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Cognitive Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction

Resumo A qualidade é considerada um dos fatores decisivos para estabelecimento de metas específicas, assim como a satisfação do cliente, que tem o propósito de melhorar a efetividade dos cuidados prestados. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o grau de satisfação com o atendimento fisioterapêutico no âmbito hospitalar. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, em pacientes internados de ambos os sexos, maiores de 18 anos com condições de responder a um questionário sobre a avaliação da satisfação do atendimento recebido. Pacientes gravemente enfermos, em pré-operatório, com distúrbios da fala e com baixo nível cognitivo foram excluídos do estudo. Participaram do estudo 52 pacientes (idade 58,7±12,4 anos para o sexo masculino e 56,6±14,9 anos para sexo feminino). A maioria (76,9%) dos pacientes era de baixo nível socioeconômico. Os resultados mostram que os pacientes apresentam um bom nível de satisfação com o atendimento fisioterapêutico em relação ao terapeuta-paciente, aos membros da equipe de atendimento, à dinâmica e à infraestrutura do hospital. Respostas negativas figuraram apenas em algumas questões referentes à infraestrutura do hospital e trabalho multiprofissional. A questão relativa à satisfação com o atendimento da fisioterapia, em geral, obteve 23,1% de respostas “excelente”, 44,2%% de “ótimo” e 32,7% de “bom” e, dentro deste contexto, foram considerados satisfatórios. Conclui-se que os pacientes hospitalizados possuem baixo status socioeconômico e estão satisfeitos com o atendimento fisioterapêutico recebidos no âmbito hospitalar. Palavras-chave: Fisioterapia. Satisfação dos Pacientes. Hospitalização.Abstract Quality is considered one of the decisive factors for specific targets, as well as customer satisfaction, with the aim of improving the effective quality of care. The objective was to assess the satisfaction degree with the physical therapy care in hospitals. A cross-sectional study was carried out in hospitalized patients of both sexes, older than 18 years with conditions to respond to a questionnaire on the assessment of satisfaction of received care . Critically ill patients in the preoperative period, with speech disorders and low cognitive level were excluded. Results: The study included 52 patients (age 58.7 ± 12.4 years for males and 56.6 ± 14.9 years for females). The vast majority (76.9%) patients were of low socioeconomic status. The results show that patients have a good level of satisfaction with the physiotherapy on the therapistpatient relationship, to members of the service team, the dynamics and the hospital infrastructure. Negative responses figured in just a few issues of hospital infrastructure and multidisciplinary work. The question on satisfaction with the physiotherapy service in general obtained 23.1% of answers “excellent”, 44.2% of “good” and 32.7% “good”, and within this context, they were considered satisfactory. It is concluded that hospitalized patients have low socioeconomic status and are satisfied with the physiotherapeutic care received in hospitals.Keywords: Physiotherapy Specialty. Patient Satisfaction. Hospitalization.

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