scholarly journals Hypertension among undergraduate students from Lubango, Angola

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 672-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Simão ◽  
Miyeko Hayashida ◽  
Cláudia Benedita dos Santos ◽  
Evandro José Cesarino ◽  
Maria Suely Nogueira
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Field Model ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Human Biology ◽  
Salty Food ◽  
Health Field

This descriptive study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among undergraduate students in Lubango-Angola. The results obtained according to the health field model were: a) human biology: 61.3% were between 18 and 29 years old; prevalence of hypertension from 20.3 to 26.7%; 17.1% were overweight; 3.2% were obese; b) environment: 36.1% were exclusively students; 33.1% gained a family income of up to 250 dollars; c) life style: 86.2% practiced physical activity; 60.6% preferred salty food; 4.0% were smokers; 40.6% drank alcohol; d) health care: 82.8% already had their arterial pressure verified sometime in their life, and 65.4% did not remember the obtained value.

Family History, Stress, Less Physical Activity, Obesity and Excessive Salty Food Consumption as Risk Factors of Hypertension

2016 ◽  
pp. 186
Author(s):  
I.M. Jaya Widyartha ◽  
W. G. Artawan Eka Putra ◽  
Luh Seri Ani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Severe Stress ◽  
Salty Food

Background and purpose: Hypertension was a significant public health problem. This study aims to determine risk factors of hypertension.Methods: The study used a case-control design, involving 77 cases and 77 controls aged 18-65 years old, who were selected consecutively. Cases and controls were matched on age and sex. Cases were defined as patients who were diagnosed with hypertension by clinician at the primary health center (PHC), and controls were patients at PHC who were not diagnosed as hypertension. Data were collected through interview regarding sosiodemographic status and risk factors of hipertension. Direct measurement was performed for weight, height and abdominal circumference. Multivariate analysis was conducted using logistic regression.Results: Cases and controls were comparable in term of sex, age and education level. Variables that associated with hypertension were family history (AOR=9.20; 95%CI: 3.47-24.41), moderate stress (AOR=13.01; 95%CI: 3.70-45.79), severe stress (AOR=16,75; 95%CI: 3,32-84,38), less physical activity (AOR=3.53 (95%CI: 1.38-9.01), obesity (AOR=5.72; 95%CI: 2.09-15.68) dan excessive salty food consumption (AOR=3.08; 95%CI: 1.17-8.09). Eating fatty foods may also indirectly cause hypertension. Income, mild stress, smoking habits, being passive smokers, coffee consumption habits, frequency of fruits and vegetables consumption were not found to be risk factors.Conclusion: Family history, moderate and severe stress, less physical activity, obesity and excessive salty food consumption were risk factors of hypertension.

scholarly journals Characterization of patients with pre-diabetes in first-level health care service institutions Cali, Colombia

2011 ◽  
pp. 98-106
Author(s):  
Fabio N Figueroa ◽  
Jessica Morales ◽  
Aralí Melgarejo ◽  
Jousetp Forero ◽  
Gabriel Motoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (DM 2) is one of the first ten causes of mortality in Colombia. Pre-diabetes is a state of hyperglycemia that associated with other risk factors appears 5-10 years before this disease. It has been reported that controlling the diet and exercise decreases the probability of suffering DM 2 by 60%. This intervention requires establishing the risk in pre-diabetic patients. Objectives: To detect patients with pre-diabetes who are members of a private health care provider (EPS for its name in Spanish) in Cali and to describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics related to the risk of developing DM 2. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study in patients with altered glucemias (Impaired fasting glucose: 100-125 mg/dl and impaired glucose tolerance: 140-199 mg/dl). Clinical histories were reviewed and surveys on risk factors, habits and perception of knowledge were conducted. We determined: fasting glucose, vital signs, and anthropometric measures. Results: 111 patients were included (64% women) whose most common occupation was home duties (39.6%). The descriptive analysis reported high risk; the results were: noticeable presence of associate pathological antecedents as follows: Diabetes in the family (64%), obesity (54.1%), dyslipidemia (72.1%), and hypertension (66.7%) in a population with a mean age at 51 years and 10.8% were under 40 years of age. This great proportion of overweight or obesity (86.5%), according to BMI, influenced the determination of the high cardio-metabolic risk (81%, agreeing with the WHO). When evaluating diet with consumption frequency, we still found the intake of simple carbohydrates and animal fats; when reviewing physical activity, 53.2% of the patients reported activity in the last 7 days according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Conclusions: 66% of pre-diabetics did not have diagnosis of some disorder of the metabolism of carbohydrates. More than 70% of the patients have high risk of DM 2 with pathological antecedents, inadequate health habits, and low perception of disease complications.

scholarly journals Behavioral Risk Factors of Noncommunicable Diseases Among Medical and Nonmedical Undergraduate Students of Dhaka City, Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
Rajib Mondal ◽  
Rajib Chandra Sarker ◽  
Palash Chandra Banik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Behavioral Risk Factors ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background and aims: Behavioral risk factors of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are established during early age and continued into adulthood. In Bangladesh, the scenario of NCD risk factors among students was inadequately studied. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the prevalence of behavioral risk factors of NCDs between undergraduate medical and nonmedical students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 280 undergraduate students (equal number of students from medical and nonmedical backgrounds). Respondents were selected purposively from 5 purposively-selected institutions. Modified WHO STEPS instrument was used for data collection. Respondents were asked about their behavioral risk factors (tobacco use, insufficient fruit and vegetable intake, inadequate physical activity, and alcohol consumption) by face-to-face interviews. Results: Men students were more in both groups. The mean age of the medical and nonmedical students was 22.1±2.0 and 21.8±1.9 years, respectively. Tobacco use was more among nonmedical students than that among the counterpart (22.1% vs. 15.7%). Medical students were more used to take insufficient fruits and vegetables compared to nonmedical students (97.9% vs. 93.6%). Equal proportions (71.4%) of students in both groups were used to perform inadequate physical activity. Alcohol consumption was observed more among nonmedical students (12.9% vs. 8.6%). Conclusion: Behavioral risk factors of NCDs were remarkable among students of both groups, mainly among nonmedical students.

scholarly journals Model Pengendalian Faktor Risiko Stunting pada Anak Bawah Tiga Tahun

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erna Kusumawati ◽  
Setiyowati Rahardjo ◽  
Hesti Permata Sari
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Control Model ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Environmental Sanitation ◽  
Primary Health

Stunting merupakan masalah gizi, terbukti data pemantauan status gizi Kabupaten Banyumas 2012 prevalensi stunting sebesar 28,37% dan prevalensi tertinggi (41,6%) di Puskesmas Kedungbanteng. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis faktor risiko terkait faktor anak, ibu, lingkungan terhadap stunting bawah tiga tahun (batita) agar dapat dikembangkan model pengendaliannya. Penelitian menggunakan desain kasus kontrol, populasi adalah seluruh anak usia 6 sampai 36 bulan di Puskesmas Kedungbanteng Kabupaten Banyumas selama enam bulan tahun 2013. Sampel kasus adalah 50 batita stunting, sampel kontrol adalah 50 batita status normal. Teknik pengambilan sampel kasus diambil dari tujuh desa yang terbanyak stuntingnya, sedangkan kontrol adalah batita normal tetangga terdekat kasus dengan usia yang disamakan. Pengumpulan data dengan wawancara dan pengukuran. Analisis data univariat, bivariat (uji kai kuadrat), dan multivariat (uji regresi logistik ganda). Hasil penelitian menemukan karakteristik batita stunting terkena penyakit infeksi (82%), riwayat panjang badan lahir < 48 centimeter (66%), riwayat pemberian ASI dan makanan pendamping ASI kurang baik (66%), riwayat berat badan lahir rendah (8%). Pada penelitian ini, faktor risiko stunting adalah penyakit infeksi, pelayanan kesehatan, immunisasi, pengetahuan ibu, pendapatan keluarga, ketersediaan pangan keluarga, dan sanitasi lingkungan. Faktor yang paling dominan adalah penyakit infeksi. Model pengendalian stunting melalui peningkatan pemberdayaan keluarga terkait pencegahan penyakit infeksi, memanfaatkan pekarangan sebagai sumber gizi keluarga dan perbaikan sanitasi lingkungan.  Model of Stunting Risk Factor Control among Children under Three Years OldStunting is a nutritional problem, proved by the evidence of nutritional status monitoring at Banyumas District in 2012, the prevalence of stunting was 28.37% and the highest prevalence 41.6% at Kedungbanteng Primary Health Care. This study aimed to analyze risk factors related to child, maternal, and environmental factors toward stunting among children under three year old in 2013 in order to develop the control model. This study used case control design, the population was all children aged of six to 36 months at Kedungbanteng Primary Health Care, Banyumas District. Sample was 50 stunting children, while the control sample was 50 normal children. Sampling technique was taken from seven villages with the highest stunting number, meanwhile the control was normal children living closest to the case with similar age. Data was collected through interview and measurement. Data analysis was conducted in univariate, bivariate (chi-square test), and multivariate analyze (multiple logistic regression test). The results found that characteristics of stunting children under three years old were often suffering infectious diseases (66%), having body length record < 48 centimeter (66%), bad records of breastfeeding and comlementary feeding (66%), and record of low birth weight (8%).Stunting risk factors in this study were infectious disease, health services, immunization, maternal knowledge, family income, family food availability, and environmental sanitation. The most dominating factor was infectious disease. The stunting control model through enhancement of family empowerment related to infectious disease prevention, utilization yard as a family nutrition source and environmental sanitation repair.

Stress and risk factors for the arterial hypertension among teachers of a state school in Niterói, RJ

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1347
Author(s):  
Jorge Luiz Lima Da Silva ◽  
Leila Abade de Faria Andrade ◽  
Letícia Cardoso de Lacerda Pereira ◽  
Paulo Ricardo Bernardino Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Family Income ◽  
High Strain ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
State School ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Factores De Riesgo ◽  
Key Driver ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

ABSTRACTObjective: to identify which risk factors are entered into the lifestyle that teachers can encourage the emergence of hypertension, knowing the pressure levels of professional and see if the level of stress that they are subject is a key driver of hypertension. Method: this is a descriptive study from quantitative approach. The subjects were 52 teachers of primary, secondary, technical and completeness, constituting a random sample, the respondents self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed crossing the teachers answers with pressure found. For evaluation of the stress the scale was used based in the summarized version of Job Stress Scale. The study was approved by the committee of ethical in investigation of the School of Infirmary Anna Nery under the protocol nº 071/2009 in accordance with Resolution 196/96. Results: prevalence rates for hypertension were found in professionals with more than 47 years, family income above seven minimum wages, high strain at work, working on day shift and night, they sleep less than 8 hours per day and consume beverages and tobacco. Conclusion: the findings demonstrate the need for them to review their lifestyle to prevent increase in blood pressure levels. Descriptors: hypertension; burnout professional; risk factors. RESUMOObjetivo: identificar quais fatores de risco estão inseridos no estilo de vida docente que pode favorecer ao surgimento da hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS), conhecer os níveis pressóricos dos profissionais e observar se o nível de estresse a que estes estão submetidos é um fator gerador da HAS. Método: pesquisa quantitativa de caráter descritivo. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram 52 docentes do ensino fundamental, médio, supletivo e técnico, constituindo uma amostra aleatória, que responderam o questionário auto-aplicado. Os dados foram analisados cruzando-se as respostas dos docentes com os níveis pressóricos encontrados. Para avaliação do estresse foi utilizada a escala baseada na versão resumida da Job Stress Scale. O estudo foi aprovado pelo comitê de ética em pesquisa da Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery sob o protocolo nº 071/2009. Resultados: prevalências elevadas para hipertensão foram encontradas em profissionais com mais de 47 anos, renda familiar acima de sete salários mínimos, alta exigência no trabalho, que atuam em turno diurno e noturno, dormem menos de 8 horas por dia e consomem bebidas alcoólicas e tabaco. Conclusão: os achados demonstram a necessidade destes profissionais reverem seus hábitos de vida, para prevenir o aumento nas cifras pressóricas. Descritores: hipertensão; esgotamento profissional; fatores de risco.RESUMENObjetivo: identificar los factores de riesgo son introducidos en el estilo de vida que la enseñanza puede favorecer la aparición de la hipertensión, a sabiendas de los niveles de presión de los profesionales y ver si el nivel de estrés que están sometidos los reclusos es un motor clave de la hipertensión. Método: Este es un estudio cuantitativo y descriptivo. Los sujetos fueron 52 maestros de primaria, secundaria, técnica y la integridad, que constituyen una muestra aleatoria y que respondieron el cuestionario auto-administrado. Los datos fueron analizados a través de las respuestas de los profesores con los partidos de la presión. Para evaluar la escala de estrés se utilizó sobre la base de la versión corta de la Job Stress Scale. El estudio fue aprobado por el comité de ética en investigación de la Escuela de Enfermería Anna Nery bajo el protocolo nº 071/2009 de acuerdo con la Resolución 196/96. Resultados: mayores prevalências para hipertensión fueron encontradas en los profesionales con más de 47 años, el ingreso familiar de más de siete salarios mínimos, la tensión alta en el trabajo, el trabajo en turno de día y de noche, duermen menos de 8 horas por día y consumir bebidas alcohólicas y tabaco. Conclusión: Los resultados demuestran la necesidad de que revisen su estilo de vida para evitar aumento en los niveles de presión arterial. Descritores: hipertensión; agotamiento profesional; factores de riesgo.     

scholarly journals Desafios da interdisciplinaridade no pet-redes de atenção psicossocial e atuação da enfermagem

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1491
Author(s):  
Tatiane Da Silva Santos ◽  
Antonio Carlos Ferreira Lima
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Social Vulnerability ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Salud Mental ◽  
Health Nursing

RESUMOObjetivo: relatar a experiência como bolsista no programa PET-redes de atenção psicossocial, a fim de estimular outros graduandos a enveredarem pelos caminhos da extensão universitária, já que isso possibilita uma formação em saúde mais integral. Método: estudo observacional e descritivo tipo relato de experiência, com abordagem crítico-reflexivo sobre a vivência no Programa PET-SAÚDE na vertente redes de atenção psico-social no contexto dos serviços do municipio de maceio-AL, durante o periodo de vigencia da bolsa (agosto/2013 a agosto/2015). Resultados: a experiencia possibilitou a cosntrução de vinculo, trabalho interprofissional, ações intersetoriais, bem como um estimulo a ampliação da visao contextos, complexidade e intersubjetividade do universo da investigacão. Conclusão: acredita-se que este estudo contribua para o conhecimento e compilação de dados acerca da atenção a saúde de pessoas em vulnerabilidade social e que fazem uso de álcool, crack e outras drogas. Descritores: Redução de Danos; Enfermagem; Saúde Pública; Cuidados de Enfermagem; Núcleo de Atenção Psicossocial; Saúde Mental.ABSTRACTObjective: to report the experience as a scholar in the program PET-Redes de Atenção Psicossocial, in order to stimulate other undergraduate students to embark on the paths of university extension, once it can provide a more integral health education. Method: an observational and descriptive study, with a critical-reflexive approach to the experience on the Program PET-SAÚDE in the area of psycho-social care in the context of the services of the municipality of Maceió-AL, during the period of validity of the scholarship (August 2013 to August 2015). Results: the experience made possible the construction of a network, interprofessional work, intersectoral actions, as well as a stimulus to broaden the view of contexts, complexity and intersubjectivity of the research universe. Conclusion: this study contributes to the knowledge and compilation of data about the health care of people in social vulnerability and who use alcohol, crack and other drugs. Descriptors: Harm reduction; Nursing; Public Health; Nursing care; Psychosocial Attention Center; Mental Health.RESUMENObjetivo: relatar la experiencia como becario en el programa PET-redes de atención psicosocial para fomentar entre otros graduandos a entrar en los caminos de la extensión universitaria, ya que esto permite una formación en sanidad más integral. Método: estudio observacional y descriptivo tipo relato de experiencia, con abordaje crítico-reflexivo sobre la vivencia en el Programa PET-SALUD en la vertiente redes de atención psicosocial en el contexto de los servicios del municipio de Maceió(AL) durante el periodo de vigencia de la beca (agosto/2013 a agosto/2015). Resultados: la experiencia permitió la construcción del vínculo, trabajo interprofesional, acciones intersectoriales, así como un estímulo a la ampliación de la visión de contenidos, complejidad e intersubjetividad del universo de la investigación. Conclusión: se cree que este estudio contribuya al conocimiento y compilación de datos acerca de la atención a la salud de personas en vulnerabilidad social y que consumen alcohol, crack y otras drogas. Descriptores: Reducción de Daños; Enfermería; Sanidad Pública; Cuidados de Enfermería; Núcleo de Atención Psicosocial; Salud Mental.

scholarly journals IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE FATORES DE RISCO QUE COMPROMETEM A SAÚDE MENTAL EM AMBIENTES FAMILIARES

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-68
Author(s):  
João Carlos G Arias ◽  
Rogerio S de Oliveira ◽  
Graziele Z de Lima ◽  
Ana Carolina de F Azevedo ◽  
Aline Ap Buriola
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Severe Mental Disorders ◽  
Disturbed Sleep ◽  
Health Disorders

According to the Ministry of Health 3% of the general population suffer from serious or severe mental disorders and more than 12% require some care in Mental Health. In this context, this study attempts to identify risk factors for mental health disorders in family environments. This is an exploratory descriptive study with a quantitative approach, which was conducted by retrospective analysis of cadastral records of 22 families served by an extension project. It resulted that a sedentary lifestyle is a major factor, followed for feeling anxious, disturbed sleep pattern, risk for situational low self-esteem and feelings of powerlessness. Conclude that the results of this research may point a direction to the need for mental health care focusing on prevention of risk factors, as well as contribute to the discussion about simple care strategies such as home visits.

scholarly journals Urban space and physical activity are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases

2019 ◽  
pp. 71-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Maksimov ◽  
N. V. Fedorova ◽  
G. V. Artamonova
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Scientific Interest ◽  
The Past

Lack of physical activity (PA) is considered as one of the risk factors for a number of chronic non-communicable diseases. The sedentary lifestyle of a significant part of developed countries population, along with the insufficient effectiveness of traditional tools to stimulate the PA of the population, determine the interest of healthcare in optimizing urban space for increasing PA. In Russia, the number of studies in this area is extremely small, which determines the purpose of this review: presentation of the foreign results of the implementation of practical concepts and programs for optimizing urban space, as well as prospective studies that demonstrate the most evidence-based causal relationships of PA changes. Focus in prevention of diseases in Russia over the past decade, determines the scientific interest in risk factors, the features of its formation, and possible ways of implementation. In this regard, the results of such topics will be in demand by Russian health care, which will require the conduct of own Russian studies, taking into account foreign experience.

scholarly journals Changes in Lifestyle, Behaviors, and Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment in Older Persons During the First Wave of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Finland: Results From the FINGER Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenni Lehtisalo ◽  
Katie Palmer ◽  
Francesca Mangialasche ◽  
Alina Solomon ◽  
Miia Kivipelto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Living Alone

Aims: This study aimed to describe how the first phase of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected older persons from the general Finnish population who are at risk of developing or have cognitive impairment, specifically, to describe whether participants experienced a change in risk factors that are relevant for the prevention of cognitive decline including diet, physical activity, access to medical care, socially and cognitively stimulating activities, and emotional health and well-being.Method: A postal survey was sent in June 2020 to 859 participants from the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER), an ongoing longitudinal study. The survey was developed to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and related infection-control measures on daily life, specifically commitment to distancing measures, access to health care and social services, daily activities, and changes in cognitive and social activities.Results: By September 2020, 613 (71%) participants responded (mean age = 77.7 years, 32% lived alone, and 80% had at least one chronic condition). Three quarters adopted some distancing practices during the first months of the pandemic. Older participants were more likely to practice total isolation than younger ones (29 vs. 19%; p = 0.003). Non-acute health-care visits were canceled for 5% of the participants who needed appointments, but cancellations in dental health care (43%), home aid (30%), and rehabilitative services (53%) were more common. Pandemic-related changes were reported in social engagements, for example, less contact with friends (55%) and family (31%), or less frequent attendance in cultural events (38%) or associations (25%), although remote contact with others increased for 40%. Feelings of loneliness increased for 21%, particularly those who were older (p = 0.023) or living alone (p &lt; 0.001). Physical activity reduced for 34%, but dietary habits remained stable or improved. Pandemic-related changes in lifestyle and activities were more evident among those living alone.Conclusions: Finnish older persons generally reported less negative changes in lifestyles and behaviors during the pandemic than expected. Older people and those living alone seemed more susceptible to negative changes. It is important to compare how coping strategies may compare with other European countries to identify factors that may help older individuals to maintain healthy lifestyles during future waves of COVID-19.

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