High prevalence of unintentional injuries and socio-psychological correlates among school-going adolescents in Timor-Leste

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Psychological Correlates ◽  
Timor Leste ◽  
Prevention Programmes ◽  
Serious Injuries

AbstractObjectivesThe study aimed to report on the prevalence and socio-psychological correlates of non-fatal injury among school-going adolescents in Timor-Leste.MethodsCross-sectional data from the 2015 Timor-Leste “Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS)” included 3,704 school children (median age 16 years, interquartile range 3) that were representative of all students in secondary school, excluding grade 12.ResultsThe proportion of participants with one or multiple serious injuries in the past year was 70.0% (40.6% once, 17.2% two-three times and 12.2% 4–12 times). The most frequent cause of the reported injury were “I fell” (33.8%) and motor vehicle (10.2%) and the most common type of injury was “a broken bone or dislocated joint” (7.8%) and “cut, puncture or stab wound” (6.7%). In adjusted multinomial logistic regression analysis, suicide attempt was associated with one injury, and truancy was associated with both one and multiple injury. Current tobacco use, lifetime cannabis use, soft drink consumption, and loneliness were associated with multiple injuries.ConclusionsSeveral variables were identified that could be targeted in injury prevention programmes in this school population.

scholarly journals Food insecurity and its association with changes in nutritional habits among adults during the COVID-19 confinement measures in Belgium

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Stefanie Vandevijvere ◽  
Karin De Ridder ◽  
Sabine Drieskens ◽  
Rana Charafeddine ◽  
Finaba Berete ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Household Composition ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Habits ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Snack Consumption

Abstract Objective: To assess food insecurity and its association with changes in nutritional habits among Belgian adults during confinement due to COVID-19. Design: Three cross-sectional online health surveys were conducted during March–May 2020. Multinomial logistic regression models were used to determine associations between self-reported changes in fruit, vegetable, soft drink and sweet and salted snack consumption or weight as dependent variables and food insecurity indicators as independent variables, adjusted for gender, household composition, educational attainment and household income. Setting: Belgium. Participants: In total, 8640 adults recruited by convenience sampling. Results: About 10·4 % of Belgians often or sometimes feared food shortages, 5·0 % were often or sometimes short of food without money to buy more and 10·3 % often or sometimes could not afford to eat a healthy diet during confinement. These percentages were highest among single-parent families (26·7, 14·4 and 23·4 %, respectively). Adults who often or sometimes feared that food would run out during confinement had significantly higher odds of decreased v. unchanged fruits (3·53; 95 % CI = 2·06, 6·05) and vegetables (5·42; 95 % CI = 2·90, 10·11) consumption and significantly higher odds of increased v. unchanged soft drink consumption (3·79; 95 % CI = 2·20, 6·54). Similar results were found for adults who often or sometimes ran out of food and for adults who often or sometimes were not able to afford a healthy diet. Conclusion: Food insecurity during the COVID-19 confinement measures in Belgium was associated with adverse changes in most dietary behaviours. A strong government response is needed to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity to protect public health from ongoing and future pandemics.

scholarly journals Impact of Coffee/Green Tea/Soft Drink Consumption on the Risk of Hyperuricemia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7299
Author(s):  
Joong Seob Lee ◽  
Tae Jun Kim ◽  
Sung Kwang Hong ◽  
Chanyang Min ◽  
Dae Myoung Yoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Green Tea ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Increased Risk

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between hyperuricemia and the frequency of coffee, tea, and soft drink consumption, based on data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES) (2004–2016). We used the KoGES health examinee data, obtained from urban residents aged ≥ 40 years. Information on the participants’ medical history, nutrition (total calorie, protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake), frequency of alcohol consumption, smoking status, household income, and frequency of coffee/green tea/soft drink intake was collected. A logistic regression model was used to analyze the data. Subgroup analyses were performed according to the participant’s age and sex. Among 173,209 participants, there were 11,750 and 156,002 individuals with hyperuricemia and non-hyperuricemia controls, respectively. In an adjusted model, frequent coffee and green tea consumption did not increase the risk of hyperuricemia, compared to the “no intake” reference group. However, an adjusted odds ratio of hyperuricemia was 1.23 (95% confidence interval, 1.11–1.35, p < 0.001) for participants who reported consuming soft drinks ≥ 3 times per day, compared to the respective “no drink” reference group. Even after adjusting for nutritional and sociodemographic factors, frequent soft drink intake was associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia. Meanwhile, neither coffee nor green tea intake was associated with an increased risk of hyperuricemia.

scholarly journals Impacts of Pesticide Exposure on Paddy Farmers’ Health

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 18-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhra Bhattacharjee ◽  
MAZ Chowdhury ◽  
ANM Fakhruddin ◽  
MK Alam
Keyword(s):  
Pesticide Exposure ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Least Developed Countries ◽  
Excessive Sweating ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Paddy Farmers

Effects of pesticide exposure on farmer’s health are conducted mostly in developed countries, which is rare in least developed countries like Bangladesh. Here farmers had less guidance and instruction about the preventive measures to protect themselves and environment. This work was studied to assess the impacts of pesticide exposure on the paddy farmer’s health in two different Upazilas of Manikganj, Bangladesh. The study was conducted as cross-sectional study with quantitative and qualitative components. Five hundred eighty two farmers (368 sprayers and 214 non-sprayers) were interviewed. Chi-squared tests and multinomial logistic regression analysis were performed for statistical analysis. Three hundred sixty eight farmers (64.3%) sprayed pesticides and were directly exposed to chemicals. Among them 64.22% and 9.06%, farmers used moderately and highly hazardous pesticides, respectively. 257 farmers (69.8%) were not taken any protective measures to handle pesticides. Excessive sweating, burning eyes and fatigue were reported by 26.3%, 24.4% and 18.8% of the farmers, respectively. These types of symptoms were significantly associated among male farmers. The study reveals that due to lack of awareness, occupational exposures of pesticides among farmers are common in Bangladesh and it also emphasize the importance of use of personal protective equipments. Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin, Vol.2, 18-25, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jueb.v2i0.16326

scholarly journals Dietary Practices and Nutritional Status of the Urban Vulnerable: A Cross Sectional Study on Waste Collectors of Dhaka City in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
Asit Biswas ◽  
M A Rifat ◽  
Hazera Binte Sufian ◽  
MD Khurshidul Zahid
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Main Meals

Purpose The socioeconomic conditions of urban waste collectors are vulnerable. However, their nutrition vulnerability remains undocumented. Here we focused on dietary practices and the nutritional status of waste collectors of Dhaka city in Bangladesh. Methods A cross-sectional design was employed that included 130 waste collectors from 15 different sites of Dhaka city. The 24-hours recall method, body mass index (BMI) and BMI for age Z-score were used to determine dietary practices and nutritional status respectively. Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, and multinomial logistic regression analysis were used to observe the associations and their risk factors. Results The majority (58.5%) of the waste collectors were normal by BMI whereas 36.2%, 4.5%, and 0.8% were underweight, overweight, and obese respectively. The prevalence of underweight was higher among males and respondents less than 18-years old (P<0.001). The dietary pattern of the respondents was poor. Meals were mainly rice and vegetable-based. Consumption of meats, eggs and fruits was low. Only 18.4% and 16.92% respondents were found to consume meat and eggs at least once a day, respectively. In addition, 78.5% consumed insufficient foods in their main meals, 9.2% had skipped meals and 13.1% consumed stale food and food waste regularly. Consumption of less than three main meals a day and food of poor dietary quality were risk factors of underweight. Conclusion Findings demonstrated that waste collectors in Dhaka city had poor nutritional status which was primarily associated with inadequate dietary intake. Increased quality and quantity of food in the diet, which could be achieved through appropriate health and nutritional support, are needed to overcome the situation.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF CARBONATED SOFT DRINK CONSUMPTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MALAYSIAN ADOLESCENTS: A NATIONWIDE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY 2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-162
Author(s):  
Ruhaya Salleh ◽  
Rashidah Ambak ◽  
S. Maria Awaluddin ◽  
Mohamad Hasnan Ahmad ◽  
Noor Safiza Mohamad Noor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Malaysian Adolescents

Carbonated soft drinks (CSD) consumption is one of the contributing factors to weight gain, dental caries and non-communicable diseases among adolescents. This study aims to determine CSD consumption among Malaysian adolescents and their associated factors. The Adolescent Health Survey 2017, was a nationally representative survey sampled school-going adolescents aged 13 to 17 years. Findings reported that 36.9% of adolescents reported CSD consumption at least once daily in the past 30 days, and the prevalence was higher than a similar study conducted in 2012. Boys, schools in rural areas, lower secondary schoolers, not physically active, consuming fast food, having food insecurity, and truancy problem reported significantly higher odds of consuming CSD compared to their counterparts. By ethnicity, Bumiputera Sarawak adolescents showed the highest odds of consuming CSD and followed by Bumiputera Sabah. Thus, interventions to limit CSD consumption among Malaysian adolescents should consider the factors highlighted in this study.

Daily intake of soft drinks is associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression in Chinese adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (14) ◽  
pp. 2553-2560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingyu Zhang ◽  
Xiaoyan Huang ◽  
Yi Xiao ◽  
Danrong Jing ◽  
Yuzhou Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Drink ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Clinically Significant

AbstractObjective:The association of soft drink consumption with mental problems in Asian adolescents has not been reported. The present study aimed to investigate the association of soft drink consumption and symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents in China.Design:A cross-sectional study to investigate the association of intake of soft drinks and sugars from soft drinks with symptoms of anxiety and depression measured by the two-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), respectively.Setting:A comprehensive university in Changsha, China.Participants:Newly enrolled college students in 2017.Result:In total, 8226 students completed the investigation and 8085 students with no systemic disorders were finally analysed. Students consuming soft drinks ≥7 times/week had significantly higher (mean difference; 95 % CI) GAD-2 (0·15; 0·07, 0·23) and PHQ-2 (0·27; 0·19, 0·35) scores compared with those barely consuming soft drinks, adjusted for demographic and behavioural factors. Those consuming &gt;25 g sugar/d from soft drinks had significantly higher GAD-2 (0·11; 0·04, 0·18) and PHQ-2 (0·22; 0·15, 0·29) scores compared with non-consumers. The mediation effect of obesity in the associations was not clinically significant.Conclusions:Adolescents consuming soft drinks ≥7 times/week, or &gt;25 g sugar/d from soft drinks, had significantly higher levels of anxiety and depression. Dietary suggestion is needed to prevent anxiety and depression in adolescents.

Gender Differences in the Association Between Alcohol Use and Sedentary Behavior Among Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 1576-1581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Agrawal ◽  
Andrew Mercer ◽  
Jamila Hassanali ◽  
Chakema Carmack ◽  
Darleesa Doss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Sedentary Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Purpose: We examined differences in the association between alcohol use and sedentary behavior by gender among adults. Design: Cross-sectional study that employs a complex, multistage stratified probability cluster sample design. Setting: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007 to 2014. Participants: NHANES participants aged ≥20 years and identifying as Hispanic, white, or black (N = 18 441). Measures: Demographic characteristics, sedentary behavior, and alcohol consumption. Sedentary behavior was measured based on the number of minutes of sedentary activity per week. Alcohol consumption in the last year was measured based on responses to items assessing whether the participant consumes alcoholic beverages and the number of alcoholic beverages consumed on average. Analysis: Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to estimate associations of alcohol use with categories of sedentary behavior by gender. Results: Compared to women who reported not consuming alcohol, women who were heavy drinkers were significantly more likely to engage in high sedentary activity (odds ratio [OR]: 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.16-1.87), relative to low levels of sedentary activity. Similarly, women who were binge drinkers were more likely to engage in moderate levels of sedentary activity (OR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.05-1.85). There were no significant associations between alcohol use and sedentary activity among men. Conclusion: Findings suggest that alcohol consumption should be considered in health promotion efforts targeting sedentary behavior among women.

scholarly journals Nutrients and foods consumed by New Zealand children on schooldays and non-schooldays

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer E Rockell ◽  
Winsome R Parnell ◽  
Noela C Wilson ◽  
Paula ML Skidmore ◽  
Asher Regan
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soft Drink Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo describe and compare food and nutrient intakes in New Zealand (NZ) children on schooldays and non-schooldays.DesignSecondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the NZ 2002 Children’s Nutrition Survey. Dietary intake was assessed using computer-assisted multi-pass 24 h dietary recalls in the home. Data were adjusted for survey weightings to be representative of the NZ population. The effect of day category on nutrient intake, and likelihood of consumption of food categories were determined using linear and logistic regression.SettingNZ homes and schools.SubjectsA total of 2572 children (538 non-schooldays and 2034 schooldays) at the age of 5–14 years.ResultsThere were differences in the proportion consuming some food groups between schooldays and non-schooldays, although the majority of nutrient intakes including energy did not differ by day category. Mean cholesterol intake was higher on non-schooldays; dietary fibre and available carbohydrate, in particular sucrose and fructose, were higher on schooldays. Hot chips were twice as likely to be consumed on a non-schoolday. Soft drink consumption was higher on non-schooldays for Māori/New Zealand European and others and powdered drinks/cordial consumption did not vary by day category. More children consumed snack bars (normal weight, obese), fruit, sandwiches, biscuits/crackers and snack foods on schooldays. There was no difference in consumption of pies/sausage rolls by day category.ConclusionsThe proportion of consumers of a variety of foods differed significantly between non-schooldays and schooldays; few nutrient intakes differed. The present study indicates that family food, wherever it is consumed, is the mainstay of nutrition for NZ schoolchildren.

scholarly journals Sex-Related Difference in the Association Between Child Neglect and the Accuracy of Body Weight Perception Among Chinese Primary Schoolchildren

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-jie Yu ◽  
Xiangxiang Liu ◽  
Ming-wei Liu ◽  
Min-zhe Zhang ◽  
Miaobing Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Related Difference ◽  
Primary Schoolchildren ◽  
Body Weight Perception ◽  
The Cross

Introduction: Body weight perception (BWP) directly determines weight management behaviors. Although child neglect is a well-established risk factor for managing body weight, little is known about its association with the accuracy of BWP. This study aimed to assess the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between child neglect and BWP accuracy in primary schoolchildren, and explore how these differ based on the sex of the child.Methods: The sample included 1,063 primary schoolchildren (557 boys and 506 girls, aged 8–10 years) from a two-wave observational study between 2018 and 2019 in Wuhan, China. Child neglect and BWP were investigated using self-administered questionnaires. The accuracy of BWP was defined by comparing the BWP and actual body weight, and it was categorized into three groups—consistent, underestimated, and overestimated. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was conducted with fitting child neglect as the independent variable and the accuracy of BWP as the dependent variable.Results: The prevalence of weight misperception was ~44% at baseline (underestimation 40%; overestimation 4%) in Chinese primary schoolchildren. In the cross-sectional analysis, children with a higher level of neglect were more likely to misperceive their body weight. Moreover, there was an apparent sex-related difference that boys who experienced a higher level of neglect significantly reported more underestimation, while girls reported more overestimation. There was no significant longitudinal association between child neglect and the change in BWP accuracy.Conclusions: This study revealed that a higher level of neglect was significantly associated with underestimated BWP in boys and overestimated BWP in girls. The mechanisms of sex-related difference and whether child neglect is involved in the change in BWP, merit further investigations.

scholarly journals Determinan Penyalahgunaan Narkoba pada Pekerja Pengunjung Tempat Hiburan

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Arvida Bar
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Smoking Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Younger Age

Angka penyalahgunaan narkoba di Indonesia dari tahun ke tahun makin meningkat, Sampai kini tercatat 1,5% atau 3,2 juta penduduk Indonesia merupakan pengguna narkoba. Penyalahguna narkoba terbesar berdasarkan pekerjaan adalah wiraswasta dan pengangguran. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan penyalahgunaan narkoba pada pekerja. Desain pada penelitian ini adalah krosseksional dengan sumber data sekun- der survei BPS tahun 2004. Besar sample adalah 8000 pekerja yang berkunjung ke tempat hiburan di Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Semarang, Yogjakarta, Palembang, Balikpapan, Kendari, Manado, Makasar, Jambi, Bengkulu, Palangkaraya dan Mataram yang dipilih di tempat hiburan secara konsekutif. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan 26,39% pekerja yang menjadi penyalahguna narkoba, dengan rincian 14,86% pekerja pernah menggunakan narko- ba, sedangkan 11,53% merupakan penyalahguna selama kurang lebih setahun. Hasil analisis regresi logistik multinomial diperoleh faktor yang berhubungan dengan penyalahgunaan narkoba pada pekerja pengunjung tempat hiburan adalah usia, pendidikan terakhir, perilaku merokok, pendapatan, ketaatan dalam keluarga, kesibukan di tempat kerja, status perkawinan. Terdapat interaksi antara merokok dan ketaatan dalam keluarga. Penyalahgunaan narkoba semakin banyak pada usia dewasa muda, pendidikan yang maakin tinggi, Pendapatan yang makin tinggi, ketaatan beribadah dan pada keluarga yang makin rendah tempatkerja yang makin sibuk, dan kebiasaan merokok, pekerja berkeluarga berisiko lebih rendah.Kata kunci: Ketaatan, perilaku merokok, narkoba, pekerja.AbstractThe figure of drug abuse in Indonesia is increasing every year. It is recorded that the percentage of drug user in Indonesia is 1.5% or 3.2 million people. Based on employment types, most drug users are those working in private sectors and unemployed persons. This study is conducted in order to understand factors related to drug abuse among workers. Design of this study is cross sectional with secondary data from BPS Survey in 2004. Number of sample was 8000 workers visited entertainment places in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, semarang, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Balikpapan, Kendari, Menado, Makassar, Jambi, Bengkulu, Palangkaraya, and Mataram. The results show that there were 26.39% workers was drug users where 14.86% had ever tried to to consume drug and 11.53% had been using drug for around a year. The multinomial logistic regression analysis shows that factors most related to drug abuse among workers who visited night entertainment places are age, latest education, smoking behaviour, income, obedience in fasmily, working load at working place, and marital status. There is interaction between smoking behaviour and obedience in the family. Those with higher risk are younger age, higher education, higher income, low family obedience, high work load, have smoking habit, and not married.Key words: Obedience, smoking habit, drugs abuse, workers

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