Correlates of food intake and mealtime behaviors among Kuwaiti adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tasleem A. Zafar ◽  
Dalal Alkazemi
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Family Meals ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

Abstract Objectives Eating meals with the family improves the food choices of adolescents. Studies conducted on Kuwaiti adolescents have reported suboptimal dietary intake; however, it is unclear what meal-related behaviors and family dynamics influence dietary choices in young Kuwaiti adolescents. This study explored the food intake and meal-related behaviors of young adolescents in relation to their mother’s educational level, parental employment, and family size and to identify meal-related behaviors associated with poor dietary choices. Content A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a modified and validated version of the International Health Behavior in School Children questionnaire recruiting 774 adolescents aged 14–16 years from all six governorates of Kuwait. Summary A higher level of the mother’s education was associated with higher odds of eating fruits and breakfast. A stay-at-home mother was associated with higher odds of consuming milk and home-made desserts. Larger family size was associated with higher odds of eating fruits, and a higher frequency of family meals was associated with higher odds of consuming vegetables and whole grain bread. All unhealthy snacks, including sweets, potato chips, french fries, home-made desserts, and sugar-sweetened beverages, were associated with higher odds of watching TV during mealtime. Outlook A higher level of mother’s education level, large family size, and family meals encouraged consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grain bread, milk, and breakfast, but consuming empty calorie snacks is very common. Family involvement in developing healthy meal-related behaviors is imperative for shaping healthy eating habits of adolescents.

scholarly journals Gender Norms and Family Planning Practices Among Men in Western Jamaica

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melonie M. Walcott ◽  
John Ehiri ◽  
Mirjam C. Kempf ◽  
Ellen Funkhouser ◽  
Marion Bakhoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Gender Norms ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Large Family Size ◽  
And Gender

The objective of this study was to identify the association between gender norms and family planning practices among men in Western Jamaica. A cross-sectional survey of 549 men aged 19 to 54 years attending or visiting four government-operated hospitals was conducted in 2011. Logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with taking steps to prevent unwanted pregnancy, intention to have a large family size (three or more children), and fathering children with multiple women. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated from the models. Reduced odds for taking steps to prevent unwanted pregnancy among men with moderate (AOR = 0.5; 95% CI = 0.3-0.8) and high (AOR = 0.3; 95% CI = 0.1-0.6) support for inequitable gender norms was observed. Desiring large family size was associated with moderate (AOR = 2.0; 95% CI = 1.3-2.5) and high (AOR = 2.6; 95% CI = 1.5-4.3) support for macho scores. For men with two or more children (41%), there were increased odds of fathering children with multiple women among those who had moderate (AOR = 2.1; 95% CI = 1.0-4.4) and high (AOR = 2.4; 95% CI = 1.1-5.6) support for masculinity norms. Support for inequitable gender norms was associated with reduced odds of taking steps to prevent unwanted pregnancy, while support for masculinity norms was associated with desiring a large family size and fathering children with multiple women. These findings highlight the importance of including men and gender norms in family planning programs in Jamaica.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pemberian Air Susu Ibu (ASI) dengan Riwayat Sakit Bayi 0–6 bulan di Indonesia (Analisis Data Riskesdas 2013)

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Amir Suudi ◽  
A Muchtar Nasir ◽  
Nida Rohmawati ◽  
Sudarto Ronoatmodjo
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

Abstract Many factors are associated with illness of infant 0-6 months. The objective of this study is to know the association between exclusive breastfeeding and illness of infants 0-6 months in Indonesia. This study uses secondary data from cross sectional survey of Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2013, with a sample of 5,017 infant 0-6 months. Results showed the prevalence of infants who are exclusively breastfed was 30,24%, the prevalence of was 18.24%, the prevalence of illness among non-exclusive breastfeeding infants was 19.57%, the prevalence of illness among exclusive breastfeeding infants was 15,16%. Analyze of Cox regression show that crude prevalence ratio (PR) of illness among non-exclusive breastfeeding compared with PR of illness among exclusive breastfeeding infants was 1.29 (95% CI 1.13-1.48), and PR of illness among non-exclusive breastfeeding compared with PR of illness among exclusive breastfeeding infants adjusted by mother’s education level was 1,29 (95% CI 1.05-1.41). Conclusions, infants 0-6 months who are not exclusively breastfed have 1.29 times higher risk of getting illness compared with who receive exclusive breastfeeding, adjusted by mother’s education level. It is recommended to increassing efforts to give exclusive breastfeeding infants as early as possible until six months, with increassing knowledge of mother and commitment of stakeholder to completed equipment of early breastfeeding initiation. Abstrak Banyak faktor yang berhubungan dengan kejadian sakit bayi, salah satunya pemberian air susu ibu (ASI). Untuk mengetahui hubungan antara pemberian ASI terhadap riwayat sakit pada bayi 0-6 bulan di Indonesia, maka dilakukan penelitian menggunakan data sekunder hasil survei cross sectional Riset Kesehatan Dasar (Riskesdas) 2013, dengan sampel sebanyak 5.017 bayi 0-6 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan prevalensi bayi 0-6 bulan yang mendapat ASI esklusif sebesar 30,24% dengan prevalensi sakit sebesar 18,24%. Prevalensi sakit pada bayi yang tidak diberikan ASI ekslusif sebesar 19,57%, sedangkan prevalensi sakit pada bayi yang diberikan ASI eksklusif sebesar 15,16%. Analisis regresi Cox menunjukkan bahwa rasio prevalensi kasar antara bayi sakit yang tidak mendapat ASI eksklusif dengan yang mendapat ASI eksklusif sebesar 1,29 (95% CI 1,13-1,48). Rasio prevalensi antara bayi sakit yang tidak mendapat ASI eksklusif dengan yang mendapat ASI eksklusif setelah dikontrol variabel pendidikan ibu sebesar 1,29 (95%CI 1,05-1,41). Kesimpulannya, bayi 0-6 bulan yang tidak mendapat ASI eksklusif memiliki risiko sakit sebesar 1,29 kali dibandingkan yang mendapat ASI eksklusif, setelah dikontrol oleh variabel pendidikan ibu. Disarankan adanya peningkatan upaya pemberian ASI eksklusif pada bayi baru lahir sedini mungkin hingga enam bulan, dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu dan komitmen stakeholder melengkapi perlengkapan praktek inisiasi menyusui dini (IMD).

Cross-Sectional Survey of Graduate Clinical Nutrition Students Describing Dietary Choices and Recommendations

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Christine E. Cherpak-Castagna ◽  
Eleonora N. Gafton ◽  
Daryl Nault ◽  
Sherryl J. Van Lare ◽  
K. Camille Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Nutrition ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Choices

scholarly journals Living conditions and receptive vocabulary of children aged two to five years

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 725-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Sílvia Basílio ◽  
Rosana Fiorini Puccini ◽  
Edina Mariko Koga da Silva ◽  
Márcia Regina Marcondes Pedromônico
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Receptive Vocabulary ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

OBJECTIVE: To assess the receptive vocabulary of children aged between two years and six months and five years and eleven months who were attending childcare centers and kindergarten schools. METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in the municipality of Embu, Southeastern Brazil. The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test and analysis of factors associated with children's performance were applied. The sample consisted of 201 children of both genders, aged between two and six years. Statistical analysis was performed using multivariate analysis and logistic regression model. The dependent variable analyzed was test performance and the independent variables were child's age, mother's level of education and family socio-demographic characteristics. RESULTS: It was observed that 44.3% of the children had performances in the test that were below what would be expected for their age. The factors associated with the best performances in the test were child's age (OR=2.4; 95% CI: 1.6-3.5) and mother's education level (OR= 3.2; 95% CI: 1.3-7.4). CONCLUSIONS: Mother's education level is important for child's language development. Settings such as childcare and kindergarten schools are protective factors for child development in families of low income and education.

scholarly journals Stunting and its Determinants among Governmental Primary School Children in Egypt: A School-based Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (B) ◽  
pp. 650-657
Author(s):  
Ammal M. Metwally ◽  
Marwa El-Sonbaty ◽  
Lobna A. El Etreby ◽  
Ebtissam M. Salah El-Din ◽  
Nabih Abdel Hamid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Skipping Breakfast ◽  
Mother's Education

BACKGROUND: In developing countries, stunting among children is a major public health concern. It affects all aspects of children’s lives; its effects are not constrained to physical wellbeing but reach out to mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing. AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of stunting in some of the Egyptian governmental primary school children and its nutritional and socioeconomic determinants. METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on primary school children aged 6–12 years. General demographic, socioeconomic, and anthropometric data, as well as dietary pattern, were collected. RESULTS: Out of 1740 children, 7.8% were stunted. Not eating eggs and dairy products had the most profound effect on stunting in children (p < 0.001). Not having meals on time, skipping breakfast, and having <3 meals per day were predictors of stunting (p = 0.003, p = 0.00, and p = 0.008, respectively). Mother’s education (p = 0.005) followed by family income (p = 0.007) was the most affecting social factors. CONCLUSION: There are many nutritional factors associated with stunting as skipping breakfast, not having meals on time, and having <3 meals per day. Scarcity in nutritive foods as eggs and dairy products and increased soft drink intake can lead to stunting. There are many enabling social factors for stunting as mother’s education and family income. However, the effects of these factors can be modified by health awareness.

scholarly journals Contraceptive prevalence rate in women of reproductive age in a semi urban community of Islamabad

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Umme Kulsoom Khattak ◽  
Saima Perwaiz Iqbal ◽  
Ahmed Abdullah ◽  
Ayesha Chowhan
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planning Methods ◽  
Family Planning Methods

Objective: To determine the prevalence of utilization of family planning methods among married women of reproductive age in a semi urban community of Islamabad. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was done using two stage sampling, including cluster and consecutive sampling techniques. A proportionate sample from each mohallas of Nurpur Shahan was taken to achieve our sample size. All married women of the reproductive age group (15-45 years) living with their husbands, not diagnosed as a case of infertility and permanent residents of Nurpur Shahan were included. Results: Total of 550 women were included in the study with mean age of 31.64 years. Majority of women 497 (94.7%) were currently married while 322 (59.9 %) were literate. Of all the women, 72 (13.2%) women were currently pregnant and only 62 (11.3%) had a planned pregnancy. Induced abortion was practiced once by 9 (1.8%) women and 21 (4.1%) had done it twice. 394 (72.8%) had knowledge of family planning methods and only 102 (19.5%) women were using family Planning methods currently. Conclusion: Miscellaneous challenges are involved to increase involvement of the women and their families in the use of family planning services. Health education campaigns at community level to increase awareness regarding different family planning methods are highly needed. Government needs to improve the LHWs services to increase the use of family planning methods and combat induced abortions as a method of contraception. Controlling population through sterilization after attaining a large family size should not be the preferred method of family Planning.

scholarly journals Analisis Hubungan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif dan Pendidikan Ibu terhadap Perkembangan Bayi

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
Dewi Sartika Siagian ◽  
Sara Herlina
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of exclusive breastfeeding and mother's education on infant development. This research is a quantitative observational analytic with cross sectional design. The results of univariate analysis show that most babies get exclusive breastfeeding as many as 46 people (55.4%), low education as many as 56 people (67.5%) and most of the normal development of 47 people ( 56.6%). The results of bivariate analysis of exclusive breastfeeding for infant development by chi square test obtained P value <0,000. Conclusions, there is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding on infant development and bivariate analysis of maternal education on infant development. There is a relationship between mother's education and infant development. Keywords: Exclusive ASI, Mother's Education, Infant Development

scholarly journals What Is on the Menu?—A Quantitative Analysis on Label Format among (Potential) Restaurant Guests and Restaurant Owners

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12500
Author(s):  
Nadja S. J. Hanssen ◽  
Joost O. Linschooten ◽  
J. Hein M. van Lieverloo ◽  
Annet J. C. Roodenburg
Keyword(s):  
Energy Intake ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Menu Labeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Consciousness ◽  
Menu Label ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
Eating Out ◽  
Restaurant Owners

About 20% of energy intake in the Netherlands is consumed out-of-home. Eating out-of-home is associated with higher energy intake and poorer nutrition. Menu labeling can be considered a promising instrument to improve dietary choices in the out-of-home sector. Effectiveness depends on the presentation format of the label and its attractiveness and usability to restaurant guests and restaurant owners. This exploratory study investigated which menu labeling format would be mostly appreciated by (a) (potential) restaurant guests (n386) and (b) the uninvestigated group of restaurant owners (n41) if menu labeling would be implemented in Dutch full-service restaurants. A cross-sectional survey design was used to investigate three distinct menu labeling formats: a simple health logo; (star) ranking and calorie information. Questionnaires were used as study tool. Ranking has been shown to be the most appreciated menu labeling format by both (potential) restaurant guests and owners. Statistical analysis showed that label preference of potential restaurant guests was significantly associated with age, possibly associated with level of education, and not associated with health consciousness. In summary, we found that ranking is the most appreciated menu label format according to both (potential) restaurant guests and restaurant owners, suggesting it to be a promising way to improve healthy eating out-of-home.

scholarly journals Pengaruh pemberian asi eksklusif dan non eksklusif terhadap mental emosional anak usia 3-4 tahun

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Any Setyarini ◽  
Maria Mexitalia ◽  
Ani Margawati
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Emotional Problem ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Age ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Influence Variable ◽  
Mother's Education

Background: Breastmilk is the best food contains all the elements of required nutrients for infant aged 0-6 months, and the attachment of the breastfeeding process give better of growth and mental emotional development of the infant. Less attachment between mother and infant caused mental emotional disorders, that affect to the next period of child’s development..Objective : The objective of this research was to analyze the differences of influence of exclusive breastfeeding and non exclusive brestfeeding history on child’s emotional mental age of 3-4 years as well as analyze the most dominant variables. Method: This was an observational analitic research with cross sectional approach. The subjects consisted of 84 children aged 3-4 years, living Banyumanik subdistrict Semarang, taken by purposive sampling and grouped into exclusive and non-exclusive breastfeeding. The data was collected by questionnaire, and the analysis using chi square and logistic regression.Result: The study showed that most of children with exclusively breastfed had good mental emotional (76.2%), while children who did not get exclusively breastfed had a mental emotional problem (64.3%). There were relations between breastfeeding (p=0,001), mother’s knowledge (p=0,001), mother’s attitude (p=0,001), and mother’s education level (p=0,029) to children’s mental emotional. Education level of mother was the most influence variable for child’s emotional mental after addjusted with mother’s knowledge, mother’s attitude,  mother’s education level, and birth weight of children.Conclusion: Breastfeeding history, mother’s knowledge, mother’s attitude, and mother’s education level were factors that influencing to children’s mental emotional

scholarly journals Does Eating Addiction Favor a More Varied Diet or Contribute to Obesity?—The Case of Polish Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1304
Author(s):  
Marzena Jezewska-Zychowicz ◽  
Aleksandra Małachowska ◽  
Marta Plichta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Varied Diet ◽  
Main Determinants

The rapidly increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity indicates a need to search for their main causes. Addictive-like eating and associated eating patterns might result in overconsumption, leading to weight gain. The aim of the study was to identify the main determinants of food intake variety (FIV) within eating addiction (EA), other lifestyle components, and sociodemographic characteristics. The data for the study were collected from a sample of 898 Polish adults through a cross-sectional survey in 2019. The questionnaire used in the study included Food Intake Variety Questionnaire (FIVeQ), Eating Preoccupation Scale (EPS), and questions regarding lifestyle and sociodemographic factors. High eating addiction was found in more than half of the people with obesity (54.2%). In the study sample, physical activity at leisure time explained FIV in the greatest manner, followed by the EPS factor: eating to provide pleasure and mood improvement. In the group of people with obesity, the score for this EPS factor was the best predictor of FIV, in that a higher score was conducive to a greater variety of food intake. Sociodemographic characteristics differentiated FIV only within groups with normal body weight (age) and with overweight (education). In conclusion, food intake variety (FIV) was associated with physical activity at leisure time, and then with EPS factor “Eating to provide pleasure and mood improvement”, whereas sociodemographic characteristics were predictors of FIV only within groups identified by body mass index (BMI). Nevertheless, our observations regarding the eating to provide pleasure and mood improvement factor and its associations with food intake variety indicate a need for further research in this area. Future studies should also use other tools to explicitly explain this correlation.

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