scholarly journals Prevalence, temporal trend and associated factors with excess body weight in mothers of children under five years

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-173
Author(s):  
Ricardo Paulino NAKANO ◽  
Tainá Cardoso da Silva CAMINHA ◽  
Renata Elyonara de Sousa CARVALHO ◽  
Antônio Fernando Silva XAVIER JÚNIOR ◽  
Monica Lopes de ASSUNÇÃO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Excess Weight ◽  
Excess Body Weight ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Socioeconomic And Demographic Factors

ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to evaluate the prevalence, temporal trends and associated factors with excess weight in mothers of children under five years of age. Methods This is a time-series study using data from two household surveys conducted in 2005 and 2015. A total of 1,436 mothers were evaluated in 2005, and 690 were evaluated in 2015. The dependent variables were excess body weight (Body Mass Index [BMI] ≥25.0kg/m2), high percentage of Body Fat (%BF ≥33%) and abdominal obesity (waist circumference >80cm). The independent variables were the socioeconomic and demographic factors. The changes that occurred between the two surveys were expressed in percentages, and the measure of association was the Prevalence Ratio, calculated by Poisson regression, in both the crude and multivariate analyses. Results There were increases of 33.2%, 59.2% and 31.0%, respectively, for the prevalence of excess weight (PR=1.33, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]:1.21-1.46), abdominal obesity (PR=1.59, 95% CI:1.43-1.77) and high %BF (PR=1.31, 95% CI:1.07-1.60). The factors independently associated with excess weight and abdominal obesity were the highest age group (>30 years), menarche ≤12 years and higher parity (>2 children). The same was observed for high %BF, except for the loss of significance in the adjusted analysis for the variable menarche ≤12 years. Conclusion The prevalence of high body adiposity is a problem of relevant importance in the studied population and has presented an upward trend in the last 10 years. Women over 30 years and with more than two children should be given priority in prevention and control.

Excess body weight and abdominal obesity in relation to selected psychosocial characteristics in primary school children

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 739-750
Author(s):  
Ioannis Vassiloudis ◽  
Vassiliki Costarelli
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
School Children ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Excess Body Weight ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate excess body weight and abdominal obesity in relation to selected psychosocial characteristics such as self-perception, self-esteem and anxiety, in primary school children. Design/methodology/approach A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 528 students 10-12 years of age, randomly selected, from the area of Athens, Greece. The Greek versions of the self-perception profile for children (SPPC) and the state-trait anxiety inventory for children (STAI-C) questionnaires have been used to determine the children’s self-perception/self-esteem and the status of anxiety, respectively. Standard anthropometric measurements were also taken. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to test for possible linear correlations between data variables. One-way ANOVA and independent t-test were used to determine statistically significant differences between the means of children’s body mass index (BMI) – abdominal obesity groups. For multiple comparisons, Bonferroni post-tests were run. Findings Overweight and obese children and children with abdominal obesity had lower scores in all of the domains of SPPC self-perception, the SPPC global self-esteem and the STAI-C anxiety levels in comparison to normal weight children. BMI and abdominal obesity correlated negatively with each one of the five domains of the SPPC self-perception (p < 0.001) and the SPPC global self-esteem (p < 0.001) and positively with the STAI-C anxiety levels (p < 0.005). One-way ANOVA and independent t-test revealed statistically significant differences between the means of children’s BMI and abdominal obesity groups in all the domains of SPPC self-perception (p < 0.001), the SPPC global self-esteem (p < 0.001) and the STAI-C anxiety levels (p < 0.005). There were no gender differences in the psychometric characteristics assessed in this study. Originality/value Primary school children with excess body weight and abdominal obesity have increased anxiety levels and they score lower in key psychosocial characteristics, in comparison to normal weight children.

scholarly journals Prevalence of acute diarrhea and associated factors among children under five in semi-urban areas of northeastern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarikuwa Natnael ◽  
Mistir Lingerew ◽  
Metadel Adane
Keyword(s):  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Diarrheal disease is still one of the most common causes of mortality and morbidity in children under five in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Lack of specific data on the prevalence of acute diarrhea and associated factors among under-five children in the semi-urban areas of Gelsha, found in northeastern Ethiopia’s South Wollo zone, remains a major gap. Therefore, this study was designed to provide data that is important for proper planning of intervention measures to reduce the problem in this area. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 systematically selected children under five in semi-urban areas of Gelsha from January to March 2019. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire and an observational checklist. Bivariable (crude odds ratio [COR]) and multivariable analysis (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]) were employed using binary logistic regression model with 95% CI (confidence interval). Variables with a p-value < 0.05 from the multivariable analysis were declared as factors significantly associated with acute diarrhea. Result The prevalence of acute diarrhea among children under five in the study area was 11% (95%CI: 7.8–14.3%). About two-thirds (63.60%) of study participants used water from improved sources. About half (54.90%) of study participants practiced poor handwashing and 45.10% practiced good handwashing. We found that factors significantly associated with acute diarrhea were a child’s age of 12–23 months (AOR = 4.68, 95% CI: 1.45–1.50), the presence of two or more under-five children in the house (AOR = 2.84, 95% CI: 1.19–6.81), unimproved water sources (AOR = 2.97, 95% CI: 1.28–6.87) and presence of feces around the pit hole/slab/floor of the latrine (AOR = 3.34, 95% CI: 1.34–8.31). Conclusion The prevalence of acute diarrhea among children under five was relatively high. To reduce the problem, various prevention strategies are essential, such as the provision of health education to mothers/caregivers that focuses on keeping sanitation facilities clean and child care, and construction of improved water sources. Furthermore, implementing a strong health extension program, advocating an open defecation-free environment, and practicing a community-led total sanitation and hygiene approach might be helpful to sustainably reduce childhood diarrhea.

scholarly journals Abdominal obesity: prevalence, sociodemographic- and lifestyle-associated factors in adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willian R. Tebar ◽  
Luiz Carlos M. Vanderlei ◽  
Catarina C. Scarabotollo ◽  
Edner F. Zanuto ◽  
Bruna T. C. Saraiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Obesity Prevalence

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of abdominal obesity and its associated factors among adolescents, independent of confounders. Method: A sample of 14–17-year-old individuals (n=1.231), who were students from Londrina/PR-Brazil public schools, was studied. A questionnaire about physical activity, sedentary behaviour and socioeconomic conditions was applied. Anthropometry was composed of body weight (kg), height (m), body mass index (BMI=kg/m²) and waist circumference (cm). The association of abdominal obesity and independent variables was assessed using the chi-square test and the magnitude of associations was verified using Binary Logistic Regression in an unadjusted model and adjusted for confounders (gender, age, socioeconomic status, physical activity and sedentary behaviour). The confidence interval and statistical significance were set at 95% and 5%, respectively, using SPSS v15.0. Results: The abdominal obesity prevalence was 17.5% (CI = 15.4%–19.6%), and was higher in boys than in girls. Adolescents with abdominal obesity had higher values of body weight, height, body mass index and sedentary behaviour compared to eutrophic individuals. Being male increased the risk of abdominal obesity by 36% in adolescents. This risk was two times higher in those with high levels of sedentary behaviour. Conclusion: Abdominal obesity was significantly associated with gender and high levels of sedentary behaviour, regardless of confounding factors. Lifestyle habits are important modifiable risk factors that can effectively contribute to the reduction of obesity from an early age.

scholarly journals Seizures in Children under Five in a Pediatric Ward: Prevalence, Associated Factors and Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 627-635
Author(s):  
Abdoul Karim Doumbia ◽  
Oumou Koné ◽  
Guédiouma Dembélé ◽  
Adama Dembelé ◽  
Oumar Coulibaly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Pediatric Ward ◽  
Under Five

scholarly journals Seizure in Children Under Five Presenting With Pneumonia in a Critical Care Ward in Bangladesh: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Outcome

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 389-393
Author(s):  
Mohammod Jobayer Chisti ◽  
Shafiqul Alam Sarker ◽  
KM Shahunja ◽  
Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayeem Bin Shahid ◽  
Sharifuzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Care Ward

scholarly journals Persistent Malnutrition and Associated Factors among Children under Five Years Attending Primary Health Care Facilities in Limpopo Province, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7580
Author(s):  
Perpetua Modjadji ◽  
Josephine Mashishi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
School Education ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five

Despite years of interventions intended to reduce child malnutrition in South Africa, its negative effects, stunting in particular, persist mainly among children under five years old living in under-resourced regions. A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among 404 children under age five attending childcare services with their mothers in selected healthcare facilities of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Anthropometry, socio-demographics and obstetric history were collected. Height-for-age, weight-for-age and body mass index-for-age Z-scores were used to determine stunting, underweight and thinness among children, respectively. Logistic regression analyses were performed to generate the factors associated with malnutrition. Stunting (45.3%) was the prevalent form of malnutrition among children under age five, affecting boys (51.7%) more than girls (38.8%) and children aged 12–23 months (62.4%) more than those <11 months old (40.1%), in addition to the overall prevalence of underweight (29.0%) and thinness (12.6%). Boys had increased odds of stunting (adjusted odds ratio, AOR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.26–3.41, p = 0.004) and underweight (AOR = 2.17, 95% CI: 1.32–3.57, p = 0.002) than girls. Children aged 12–23 months were more likely to be stunted (AOR = 4.79, 95% CI: 2.36–9.75, p ≤ 0.0001) than children aged ≤11 months. Delayed introduction of solid foods increased the odds of stunting (AOR = 5.77, 95% CI: 2.63–12.64, p ≤ 0.0001) and underweight (AOR = 2.05, 95% CI: 1.08–3.89, p = 0.028). Children with normal birth weight were less likely to be thin (AOR = 0.42, 95% CI: 0.19–0.92, p = 0.029) and underweight (AOR = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.17–0.68, p = 0.003) than children who had low birth weight. Children whose mothers had obtained secondary school education (AOR = 0.39, 95% CI: 0.16–0.97, p = 0.044), and Grade 12 or post-Grade 12 education (AOR = 0.32, 95% CI: 0.12–0.83, p = 0.020) were less likely to be stunted than were children of mothers who had only primary school education. Suboptimal complementary feeding predisposed children to stunting and underweight. National nutrition programs should be context-specific to improve the introduction of complementary foods among children, especially in the remote and poor areas.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN BERAT BADAN BALITA GIZI KURANG DENGAN PEMBERIAN MAKANAN NUTRISI TINGGI BERBAHAN BAKU TEMPE DAN KEMBANG KOL DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KABERE

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-64
Author(s):  
Salma Salma ◽  
Haniarti Haniarti ◽  
Nurhaeda Nurhaeda
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Nutrition ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Nutritional problems in Indonesia are getting more complex as the epidemiology transition occurs.  According to reports of posyandu weighing activities at Kabere Puskesmas in 2020 there were 28 malnourished toddlers. The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in body weight of malnourished toddlers by providing high nutritional food made from tempeh and cauliflower in the working area of Kabere Public Health Center, Enrekang Regency. This type of research is a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group design. The population is malnutrition under five in the working area of Puskesmas Kabere, The samples of this research were children under five who were malnourished, 14 under five who were given treatment and 14 children who were not given treatment for under-nutrition who were in the working area of the Kabere Community Health Center by calculating zcore, Data analysis was performed using the independent sample t-test with the help of the SPSS version 20 program. The location of this research was conducted in the working area of the Kabere Community Health Center. The research was conducted in July-August 2020.The results showed that the provision of high nutritional food made from tempeh and cauliflower could significantly increase body weight in malnourished children under five. So it is recommended that parents of toddlers provide adequate nutritional intake for under-nutrition children so that their nutritional status can continue to improve.

scholarly journals Body Image Dissatisfaction, Eating Disorders, and Associated Factors in Brazilian Professional Ballroom Dancers

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Allana Alexandre Cardoso ◽  
Nycolle Martins Reis ◽  
Jéssica Moratelli ◽  
Adriano Borgatto ◽  
Rui Resende ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Excess Weight ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction

The search for movement plasticity causes dancers to seek to achieve and maintain low body weight, which can lead to dissatisfaction with their body image and to eating disorders. The purpose of this study was to analyze body image satisfaction and the presence of eating disorders and associated factors in professional ballroom dancers in Brazil. Three hundred and twenty dancers took part via a self-reported questionnaire. The majority of the dancers proved to be dissatisfied with their body image; the increase with age of body mass index (BMI) influenced the dissatisfaction due to excess weight. It is concluded that body image is associated with eating disorders, age, and BMI in ballroom dancers.

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