scholarly journals The relationship between allergic diseases and internalizing and externalizing behaviours in Spanish children: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
M Pilar Berzosa-Grande ◽  
Eduardo González-Fraile ◽  
Rocío Sánchez- López ◽  
María Soria-Oliver ◽  
Santiago Rueda-Esteban
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Children’S Behaviour ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Internalising Behaviours ◽  
Control Study

Introduction and objectives: The relationship between allergic diseases and behavioural dis-orders is still unclear. The objective of this study was to describe and compare children’s behaviour (internalising and externalising) across a sample of children aged 6–11 years with and without allergic diseases. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional observational case-control study. A survey to 366 families (194 allergic cases and 172 controls), including a child behaviour checklist (CBCL) and a socio-demographic questionnaire with questions related to family, school education, health conditions and allergy symptoms, was administered. Results: Children with a diagnosis of allergy showed higher scores in the overall CBCL score (standardised mean differences [SMD] = 0.47;  confidence  intervals  [CI]:  0.26–0.68)  and in the internalising and externalising factors (SMD = 0.52 and SMD = 0.36, respectively) than non-allergic children. Odds ratio (OR) analyses showed a higher risk (OR = 2.76; 95% CI [1.61 to 4.72]) of developing a behavioural difficulty in children diagnosed with allergies. Age and level of asthma appear as modulatory variables. Conclusions: Children aged 6–11 years diagnosed with allergies showed larger behavioural problems than non-allergic children, especially in the case of internalising behaviours. These findings suggest the importance of attending to them and treating them in the early stages of diagnosis to avoid future psychological disorders.

scholarly journals Measles antibody seropositivity among children with allergic diseases: A cross-sectional study in the Japan Environment & Children’s Pilot Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257721
Author(s):  
Mayako Saito-Abe ◽  
Kiwako Yamamoto-Hanada ◽  
Kensuke Shoji ◽  
Miori Sato ◽  
Makoto Irahara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antibody Positivity ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background The relationship between allergic individuals and their responsiveness to routine vaccines has rarely been investigated. This study examined whether the seroprevalence of measles antibody differed between children with and without allergic diseases in the general pediatric population. Methods The cross-sectional study was performed within a prospective general birth cohort (a pilot study of the Japan Environment & Children’s Pilot Study [JECS]) of children aged 8 years. The clinical history of allergic diseases, measles, and the concentration of measles immunoglobulin G titers in serum enzyme immunoassay were examined. Fisher’s exact tests were used to assess the relationships between the allergic characteristics of the children and their measles antibody positivity rates. Results This study included 162 children. Any allergic disease was reported in 75 (46.3%). The measles antibody positivity rate was 94.7% among children with any allergic diseases and 92.0% among children without allergic diseases. Our results revealed no differences in measles antibody seropositivity between children with allergies and controls. Conclusions Children with allergies mount and maintain a comparable immune response to the measles vaccine.

scholarly journals Students' Nutrition Literacy and the Existence of Health Care Providers in Iranian Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. e00476-e00476
Author(s):  
Ahmad Mehri ◽  
Nasrin Jafari ◽  
Isa Akbarzadeh ◽  
Fatemeh Hadavand Siri ◽  
Nategh Abbassgholizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Northwestern Iran ◽  
Specialized Health Care ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between Students' nutrition literacy and the existence of health care providers in Iranian schools. Study design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: This study was conducted on 504 students in Ardebil City, northwestern Iran from Oct 2017 to Jan 2018. The FLINT questionnaire was used to assessment the food and nutrition literacy. Socio-demographic characteristics and the existence of health care providers were collected using demographic questionnaire. Results: Nearly 75% of students had not a health care provider. Most students had a low FNLIT (62% males and 58.1% females). The probability of low FNLIT was lower in students with health care providers than those without them (OR=0.46, CI 95%; 0.10, 0.91). Conclusion: One of the reasons for the low nutritional literacy of students may be due to the lack of health care providers in schools. Health educational administrators employ specialized health care providers in Iranian schools.

The relationship between anxiety and social support in male and female students in high schools in the southeast of Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Batool Pouraboli ◽  
Faroukh Abazari ◽  
Tahere Abbasi ◽  
Ali Mehdizadeh ◽  
Yunes Jahani
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Personality Changes ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Introduction Adolescence is associated with physical, social and personality changes. Adolescents usually face some fears during this period, the removal and adjustment of which requires family and teachers’ support and the lack of attention to the issues of maturity will have negative effects on their health, awareness and self-esteem. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between anxiety and social support among male and femaille students in high schools in the southeast of Iran. Materials and methods In this cross-sectional study that was conducted as a descriptive comparison, 452 students who were studying in the first period of high school in Kerman (junior high schools) were selected as the entire population by the cluster sampling method and the data collection instruments were: a demographic questionnaire, Philips Social Support Scale and the Cattle Anxiety Scale. As well as descriptive statistics, to test the hypothesis of this study by SPSS software, and in the case of abnormal distribution of each variable, non-parametric tests were used. Results The results showed that anxiety in girls is great than in boys, also data analysis through Pearson’s test showed that there is a negative and significant relationship between anxiety and social support in girls (r = −0.428, n = 226, p < 0.001) and boys (r = −0.378, n = 226, p < 0.001). Conclusion The results of research showed that by increasing perceptions of social support in students, their anxiety decreases. Therefore, paying attention to the social determinants of health such as social support is important and necessary to reduce the anxiety of students.

scholarly journals Associations among Bruxism, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Tooth Wear

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanyuan Li ◽  
Fan Yu ◽  
Lina Niu ◽  
Wei Hu ◽  
Yong Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Tooth Wear ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Time Periods ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Control Study

The relationship between bruxism and tooth wear is contentious in the literature. The pathophysiological processes of tooth wear may be complicated by the relationship between bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The objective of this study was to evaluate the associations among bruxism, GERD, and tooth wear. Two complementary studies were performed: a case-control study to verify the linkage between GERD and bruxism and a cross-sectional study on the same cohort to establish the connection between GERD and tooth wear in bruxism patients. A cohort of 363 consecutive bruxism patients and 363 matched control participants were recruited. Gastroesophageal reflux disease was diagnosed in accordance with the Montreal criteria. Tooth wear was scored based on the index recommended by Smith and Knight. Logistic regression analyses were performed. After adjustment, GERD was identified as a risk factor of bruxism. Bruxism with reflux symptoms for extensive time-periods was associated with severe tooth wear for the whole dentition (odds ratio, 4.70, 95% confidence interval, 2.04–10.83). Increased odds ratios for severe tooth wear were also found in all tooth locations and palatal/lingual and occlusal/incisal surfaces of bruxism patients with GERD for extensive time-periods. In conclusion, strong associations were identified among bruxism, GERD, and tooth wear.

scholarly journals Lack of Consistent Association between Asthma, Allergic Diseases and Intestinal Helminth Infection in School-Aged Children in the Province of Bengo, Angola

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6156
Author(s):  
Margarete Arrais ◽  
Ofélia Lulua ◽  
Francisca Quifica ◽  
José Rosado-Pinto ◽  
Jorge M. R. Gama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Helminth Infection ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Skin ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
The Relationship

Epidemiological studies have shown conflicting findings on the relationship between asthma, atopy, and intestinal helminth infections. There are no such studies from Angola; therefore, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between asthma, allergic diseases, atopy, and intestinal helminth infection in Angolan schoolchildren. We performed a cross-sectional study of schoolchildren between September and November 2017. Five schools (three urban, two rural) were randomly selected. Asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, and eczema were defined by appropriate symptoms in the previous 12 months: atopy was defined by positive skin prick tests (SPT) or aeroallergen-specific IgE; intestinal helminths were detected by faecal sample microscopy. In total, 1023 children were evaluated (48.4% female; 57.6% aged 10–14 years; 60.5% urban). Asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, or eczema were present in 9%, 6%, and 16% of the studies children, respectively. Only 8% of children had positive SPT, but 64% had positive sIgE. Additionally, 40% were infected with any intestinal helminth (A. lumbricoides 25.9%, T. trichiura 7.6%, and H. nana 6.3%). There were no consistent associations between intestinal helminth infections and asthma, allergic diseases, or atopy, except for A. lumbricoides, which was inversely associated with rhinoconjuctivitis and directly associated with aeroallergen-specific IgE. We concluded that, overall, intestinal helminth infections were not consistently associated with allergic symptoms or atopy. Future, preferably longitudinal, studies should collect more detailed information on helminth infections as part of clusters of environmental determinants of allergies.

The relationship between the Wealth Index and Pregnancy-Related Anxiety in each trimester of pregnancy and their effect on sexual dysfunction

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 401-408
Author(s):  
Farzane Alidost ◽  
Mahrokh Dolatian ◽  
Jamal Shams ◽  
Malihe Nasiri ◽  
Hadi Reisabdollahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Sexual relationships change due to the physical and psychological changes occurring during pregnancy. Physical, emotional and economic anxieties in pregnancy often affect the couple’s marital relationship and their sexual responses to each other and can thus adversely affect their overall relationship and the family’s mental health. The present comparative study was conducted to examine the relationship between the wealth index and pregnancy-related anxiety in each trimester of pregnancy and their effect on sexual dysfunction. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 450 pregnant Iranian women in 2016. Data were collected using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire, the Wealth Index and a demographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS-23. Results: As gestational age increased, sexual dysfunction increased too. The highest degree of sexual dysfunction was reported in the first and third trimesters. Sexual arousal disorders were reported in all the trimesters and dyspareunia was reported in the second trimester. The greatest pregnancy concerns were reported in the third trimester. As the age of the subjects and their spouse increased, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction also increased and the level of pregnancy-related concerns decreased. A higher wealth index was associated with a reduced pregnancy-related anxiety. Sexual dysfunction was less observed in those with higher levels of education (P<0.05). Discussion and Conclusion: The wealth index can affect sexual performance through the mediating effects of pregnancy-related anxiety. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.401-408

scholarly journals The Role of Physical Fitness in the Relationship between Nut Consumption and Body Composition in Young Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 2126
Author(s):  
Miriam Garrido-Miguel ◽  
Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno ◽  
Rubén Fernández-Rodríguez ◽  
Isabel Antonia Martínez-Ortega ◽  
Luis Enrique Hernández-Castillejo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Fitness Components ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The main objective of this study was to estimate the association between nut consumption and body composition-related measures and to examine whether this relationship is mediated by cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and the muscle strength index (MSI) in young adults. A cross-sectional study involving college students (n = 354) aged 18–30 years from a Spanish public university was conducted. Body composition and fitness components were assessed using standard methods. Nut consumption was evaluated using a Food-Frequency Questionnaire. ANCOVA models were used to assess the mean differences in physical fitness and body composition by nut consumption categories. Hayes’s PROCESS macro was applied for mediation and interaction analyses adjusted for the main confounders. Young adults with high nut consumption (≥5 portions of 30 g/week) showed significantly higher values of physical fitness components and fat-free mass and lower values of adiposity-related measures than their peers in the lowest categories of nut consumption (˂1 portion/week) (p < 0.05). No significant interaction between CRF and nut consumption on body composition was found. In the mediation analysis, CRF and MSI acted as full mediators of the relationship of nut consumption with fat-free mass and waist circumference/height index. Otherwise, CRF and MSI partially mediated the relationship between nut consumption and body mass index and percent of fat mass. Finally, nut consumption, per se, does not appear to have a significant impact on body composition indicators because these associations have been shown to be partially (for BMI and %BF) or entirely (for ratio WC/height and fat-free mass) explained by CRF and MSI.

scholarly journals Relationship between the Use of Parabens and Allergic Diseases in Japanese Adults—A Cross-Sectional Study

J ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 148-158
Author(s):  
Yukari Shimizu ◽  
Yasuhiro Kambayashi ◽  
Hiromasa Tsujiguchi ◽  
Akinori Hara ◽  
Daisuke Hori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Japanese Adults ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

It currently remains unclear whether parabens, which are preservatives added to cosmetics, shampoos, and personal care products that exhibit biocidal activities, exert allergic effects in adults. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between the use of parabens and the prevalence of allergic diseases in Japanese adults. This population-based cross-sectional study comprised 2005 participants aged 40 years or older living in Shika Town in Japan who answered a self-administered questionnaire on allergic diseases and the daily use of household goods. The information obtained was then analyzed to assess the exposure to parabens (response rate: 77.9%). The prevalence of nasal allergies, atopic conjunctivitis, and total allergies was significantly higher in women who used parabens. These differences remained significant after adjustments for confounding factors including age, body mass index, smoking, alcohol, exercise, sleep, income, education, and marital status. No relationship between the prevalence of atopic dermatitis and the use of parabens was observed in men or women. However, the present results demonstrated that the prevalence of nasal allergies and atopic conjunctivitis was associated with use of parabens in women, suggesting that parabens may induce allergic responses.

scholarly journals Bean Consumption Accounts for Differences in Body Fat and Waist Circumference: A Cross-Sectional Study of 246 Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Larry A. Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Qualities ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
The Relationship

Beans and other legumes have multiple nutritional qualities that reduce the risk of many diseases. However, the link between legume intake and obesity remains unclear. Therefore, the present study was designed to examine the association between bean intake, body fat percentage (BF%), and waist circumference, in 246 women. BF% was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Bean intake was assessed using the Block Food Frequency Questionnaire and indexed using total cups of bean-based food items and also factor scores derived from a factor analysis showing adherence to a bean-based dietary pattern. Bean consumption was expressed as cups per 1000 kilocalories. R\egression results showed that the relationship between bean intake (total cups) and BF% was inverse and linear (F = 7.4, P=0.0069). Moreover, with bean consumption being divided into tertiles, there were mean differences across groups in BF% (F = 7.4, P=0.0008) and waist circumference (F = 4.2, P=0.0164). Specifically, women who consumed moderate or high amounts of beans had less body fat and smaller waists than those with low intakes. Similarly, using tertiles to categorize participants based on adherence to a bean-based dietary pattern, developed using factor analysis, those with low adherence had higher BF% (F = 7.9, P=0.0005) and larger waists (F = 4.5, P=0.0118) than their counterparts. The associations remained significant after adjusting for potential confounders. In conclusion, beans and other legumes seem to have dietary qualities that may be beneficial in the battle against obesity.

Coping Style as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Deliberate Self-Harm

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison S. Christian ◽  
Kristen M. McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Deliberate self-harm (DSH) occurs with high frequency among clinical and nonclinical youth populations. Although depression has been consistently linked with the behavior, not all depressed individuals engage in DSH. Aims: The current study examined maladaptive coping strategies (i.e., self-blame, distancing, and self-isolation) as mediators between depression and DSH among undergraduate students. Methods: 202 students from undergraduate psychology courses at a private university in Southern California (77.7% women) completed anonymous self-report measures. Results: A hierarchical regression model found no differences in DSH history across demographic variables. Among coping variables, self-isolation alone was significantly related to DSH. A full meditational model was supported: Depressive symptoms were significantly related to DSH, but adding self-isolation to the model rendered the relationship nonsignificant. Limitations: The cross-sectional study design prevents determination of whether a casual relation exists between self-isolation and DSH, and obscures the direction of that relationship. Conclusions: Results suggest targeting self-isolation as a means of DSH prevention and intervention among nonclinical, youth populations.

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