Body Mass Index and Factors Affecting on Intention of Dieting among College Female Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun Sook Oh
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
College Female

scholarly journals Determination of Menarche Age of Students in Adolescence and Affecting Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 480-485
Author(s):  
tülay kuzlu ayyıldız
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Female Students ◽  
State University ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Age Of Menarche ◽  
Menarche Age

The study was conducted as descriptive-sectional to investigate the age of menarche and the influencing factors of female students studying in the preparatory class of a state university. The universe of this research was the female students between February 2014-May 2015 in school of foreign languages at a state university. The study was held with all universe instead of sampling selection. 738 female students were voluntary participated into the study. Data were collected by the survey form. The menarche age of the participants is 13,3±1,12 (10-17) years old, and there is statistically significance between menarche age and body mass index (p<.001). The other statistically significance was available between menstrual period and weight change (p<.05). It has been found that the menarche age decreases as the students’ weight and BMI increases and the duration of the menstruation cycle increases. Factors affecting students’ menstruation order were investigated and it was determined that only weight change affects menstruation order. In the study, significant results were found between body mass index and age of menarche.

The Draw-A-Person Test and Body Image

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan E. Handelzalts ◽  
Yael Ben-Artzy-Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Diet Group ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Body Image Scale ◽  
Healthy Female

The Draw-A-Person (DAP) test has been the center of a long-lasting debate regarding its validity. This study investigated the DAP indices of height, width (size), and inclusion/omission of details and their relation to body image as measured by a self-report scale (Gray’s body image scale) and manifested by the diet behaviors and body mass index of 55 healthy female students. Although the drawings of the diet group were smaller, there was no significant relationship between figure size and diet behaviors. However, body image as measured by a self-report scale did result in significant differences between groups. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the size of the figure drawn and body image as measured by a self-report scale (larger figures correlated with better body image). No significant results were found for the omission/inclusion indices of the DAP. These results are discussed in light of previous findings regarding the DAP.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Body Mass Index and Depression among High School Girls in Ahvaz

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashraf Tashakori ◽  
Forough Riahi ◽  
Amin Mohammadpour
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Objective. Today, obesity and depression are two major illnesses that are on the rise all over the world and threaten human health. This research was done to determine the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and depression among Ahvaz high school female students.Method. In a descriptive-analytical study using stratified random sampling, 400 female high school students in academic year of 2013-2014 were picked and their height and weight were measured. BMI was classified based on World Health Organization classification. To assess the severity of depression, Beck depression questionnaire was used. In order to analyze the data, descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test were used.Results. In terms of BMI 9% of students were slim, 77% were at an acceptable level, and 14% were overweight. Also, the prevalence of depression was 86.20% major depression and 13.79% moderate depression for obese persons, 10.41% major depression and 70.83% moderate depression for overweight persons, 8.78% major depression and 12.97% moderate depression for normal weight persons, and 9% moderate depression for slim persons. The relationship between BMI and depression among high school students is positive and significant (P<0.001;  r=0.555).Conclusion. There is a positive and significant relationship between BMI and the severity of depression among Ahvaz high school female students.

scholarly journals Relations between Different Dimensions of Self-Perception, Self-Esteem and Body Mass Index of Female Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 1338-1342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Bratovcic ◽  
Branimir Mikic ◽  
Zarko Kostovski ◽  
Amela Teskeredzic ◽  
Izudin Tanovic
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Different Dimensions

scholarly journals Anemia in relation to body mass index among female students of North Kerala: a pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 3607
Author(s):  
Veena Thamban ◽  
Kavana G. Venkatappa ◽  
Swarnalatha P. K. ◽  
Sparshadeep E. M.
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Female Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Larger Sample

Background: Anemia among women causes many serious health problems and is pervasive in developing country. Many research studies have documented that malnutrition affects body growth and development, especially during the crucial period of adolescence. The association between anemia and body mass index (BMI) is a measure of nutrition and health status of adults. Aim was to study the association between anemia and BMI among female students.Methods: An observational study was conducted among first year medical and dental female students (n=109) aged 18-20years. Hemoglobin (Hb) levels (g/dL) by Sahli’s hemoglobinometer and BMI (kg/m2) were estimated. Anemia was defined as Hb content <12g/dL. Subjects were classified by BMI categories as underweight (BMI <18.5kg/m2), normal weight (BMI:18.5-24.99kg/m2), overweight (BMI ≥25kg/m2) and obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m2) according to WHO. Then the relation between anemia and BMI were statistically analyzed.Results: Overall, 48.62% female students were anemic. Of which 43.4% were underweight, 22.6% normal weight and 34.5% were above normal weight (over weight and obese). Mean value of hemoglobin was significantly decreased in underweight and overweight compared to normal weight (p<0.001). Anemia was significantly associated with BMI (χ2 =46.48, p=0.000).Conclusions: The study concludes the occurrence of anemia in both undernourished and over-nourished individuals which were significantly associated. Further studies are needed with larger sample size to document the factors that may be associated with anemia in females.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index and Its Association with Genetically Transmitted Traits

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Sultan Z. Alasmari ◽  
Nashwa Eisa ◽  
Saeed Mastour Alshahrani ◽  
Mohammad Mahtab Alam ◽  
Prasanna Rajagopalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Blood Type ◽  
Hair Color ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Genetic Traits ◽  
Eye Color ◽  
Abo Blood Type ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background. Body mass index (BMI) is a metric widely used to measure the healthy weight of an individual and to predict a person’s risk of developing serious illnesses. Study the statistical association between genetically transmitted traits and BMI might be of interest. Objectives. The present study designed to extend the inadequate evidence concerning the influence of some genetically transmitted traits including ABO blood type, Rh factor, eye color, and hair color on BMI variation. Methods. A total of 142 undergraduate female students of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia, were participated to investigate the possible linkage between genetic traits and BMI variations. Height and weight are collected from participants for BMI measurement. ABO blood type and Rh factor were determined by antisera. Results. Out of 142 female students, 48 were categorized in the first tertile (T1: less than 19.8 kg/m2), 50 were categorized in the second tertile (T2: between 19.8 and 23.7 kg/m2), and 44 were categorized in the third tertile (T3: greater than 23.7 kg/m2). Chi-square analysis shows that there were no associations of genetic traits including hair color, eye color, ABO blood type, and Rh blood type with BMI. However, a significant association between hair color and BMI was observed using multinomial logistic regression analysis. Conclusions. Our data provides a more robust prediction of the relative influence of genetic effects such as hair color on BMI. Future studies may contribute to identifying more association between genes involved in hair pigmentation and BMI variation.

Factors affecting body mass index of female individuals at 1 year after delivery

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
NehadAbd El Moneam Mohamed ◽  
NagwaN Hegazy ◽  
SafaaAbd El-Fatah Badr
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals Physical exercise and body-mass index in young adults: a national survey of Norwegian university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Grasdalsmoen ◽  
Hege Randi Eriksen ◽  
Kari Jussie Lønning ◽  
Børge Sivertsen
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Average Intensity ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
College And University

Abstract Background Physical inactivity and obesity pose a major public health challenge. The aim of this study was to describe the level of physical exercise and body-mass index in college and university students, as well as to examine potential changes from 2010 to 2018. Methods Data stem from the SHoT study, a national student health survey for higher education in Norway, conducted at 4-year intervals. The SHOT studies conducted so far in 2010, 2014 and 2018, included 6053, 13,525 and 50,054 fulltime students (aged 18–35), respectively. Exercise frequency (average number of times exercising each week) was assessed in all three waves, and was used for the trend analysis. The last wave in 2018 also assessed the average intensity and duration of the exercise. Results Overall, students exercised less in 2018 compared to 2014, but comparable to level in 2010. The prevalence of overweight increased substantially from 2010 to 2018, but especially in the last 4 years and among older female students. Less than one of four male, and one of five female students, met the recommended criteria for both exercise frequency, intensity and duration. As expected, the associations between exercise and overweight/obesity were in a dose-response manner, and strong across all three waves. Conclusions Our findings show that the large majority of young adults fail to meet international recommendations on exercise, and that the proportion of overweight is increasing in both genders and across all age groups. We conclude that there is an urgent need for a broad approach to achieve a paradigm shift in supporting our college and university students to become more active.

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