scholarly journals On the question of constitutional types of women

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 1171-1175
Author(s):  
N. N. Chukalov
Keyword(s):  
Maternity Ward ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
The Mean

In our previous work, we determined, using anthropometric indices for men according to the work of Dr. Andreev, and in correcting the mean and square deviations for women according to the works of Nedrigailova and Ulyanova, on the material of the maternity ward of our clinic, two female types of constitution - pycnic and asthenic and presented the relation of these constitutional types to childbearing function in women on the material in a hundred cases.

Do Dietary Diversity Indices Reflect the Nutritional Status of School Aged Children?

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 405 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Nithya ◽  
R. V. Bhavani
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
The Mean

Dietary Diversity, with foods from all food groups is necessary to meet the requirements for essential nutrients which lead to good health. This study examines whether different dietary diversity indices have relationship with the nutritional status of school children aged 6 to 12 years, in two different regions of India: Wardha district, Maharashtra and Koraput district, Odisha. Dietary diversity was calculated using three methods: Individual food scores calculated using 24 hour diet recall (FS<sub>24hr</sub>) data; household dietary diversity using Berry's index (DDI) and food scores calculated using food frequency data (FS<sub>FFQ</sub>). Anthropometric indices were used to assess the nutritional status of school aged children. The Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR) and the Mean Adequacy Ratio (MAR) were calculated as indicators of nutrient adequacy. The relationship between NAR, MAR and three different diversity indices, dietary diversity and anthropometric indices were analyzed. Overall, 38% of 6 to 12 year school aged children were found to be undernourished. The NAR was &lt;70% for all nutrients except protein, energy, thiamine and niacin and MAR was found to be &lt;70% of requirement with mean of 60.5% in both locations. The dietary diversity was found to be relatively better in Wardha when compared with Koraput. The mean diversity indices in both the locations were FS<sub>24hr</sub> 7.56, DDI 89 and FS<sub>FFQ</sub> 62.9. Overall most of the nutrient adequacy and mean adequacy were correlated with all three dietary diversity indices when both locations were studied together. However all three dietary diversity indices failed to show any relationship with nutritional status of school children aged 6-12 years from both locations taken together.

Plasma lipoprotein (a), homocysteine, and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in Nigerians with CVD

2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 282-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.O. Ebesunun ◽  
E.O. Agbedana ◽  
G.O.L. Taylor ◽  
O.O. Oladapo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Plasma Lipoprotein ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
The Mean

Elevated plasma lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) and total homocysteine (tHcy) concentrations, as well as fat distributions, are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The purpose of this study was to evaluate plasma Lp(a), tHcy, percentage body fat, anthropometric indices, and blood pressure (BP) and their relationships with each other in well-defined, hospital-based, CVD patients in a Nigerian African community. One hundred seventy patients suffering from hypertensive heart disease, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, and myocardial infraction with the mean age of 45.3 ± 1.3 years and 58 apparently healthy volunteers with the mean age of 44.8 ±1.2 years were selected. Anthropometric indices and BP were measured. Percentage body fat, body mass index, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) were calculated. Plasma Lp(a) and tHcy concentrations were determined. The results showed significant increases in BP, skinfold thickness (SFT) variables, and WHR in all of the CVD patients. Plasma Lp(a) was also significantly increased (p < 0.001), whereas the slight increase in the mean tHcy was not statistically significant. Positive significant correlations were found between systolic BP, triceps, SFT, and percentage body fat (p < 0.01), whereas significant correlations were found between some body composition variables, tHcy, and systolic BP (p < 0.05). Our findings provide supportive evidence for altered plasma Lp(a) concentration in addition to some other traditional CVD risk factors in Nigerians. The role of homocysteine is not well defined.

Gender comparisons of adolescents’ anthropometry and blood pressure in Osun State, South-Western Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Omisore ◽  
Akinlolu G. Omisore ◽  
Emmanuel Akintunde Abioye-Kuteyi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Blood Pressures ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Adolescents are in their formative years, and they experience several changes including anthropometric changes. Significant weight gain occurs in adolescence, and increasingly, obesity and consequent increase in blood pressure (BP) are found in adolescents. Objective: This study compared anthropometric and BP measurements in male and female adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1000 adolescents (510 males and 490 females) were selected by multi-stage sampling from eight secondary schools. Pertinent information was collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. Data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0 version, and the means of anthropometric indices and blood pressures in males and females were compared using independent t-test. Results: The mean age for male respondents was 13.83 years (SD 2.12) and for females 13.62 (SD 1.96). Generally, anthropometric indices gradually increased from the lower ages to the higher ages in both males and females. The mean height was the same for both males and females (1.54 m), while the mean weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference were significantly higher in females than in males (p<0.05). A significantly higher proportion of females compared with males were overweight (10.2%, 5.3%) and obese (3.9%, 2.0%), respectively. The overall prevalence of “hypertension,” was 4.1% and more females (70.7%) had “hypertension” than males (29.3%). Conclusion: Females were heavier and constituted the greater proportion of those who had elevated BP. Adequate attention needs to be given to the challenging problems of overweight and obesity to forestall development of hypertension in adolescents, especially female adolescents.

scholarly journals Comparison of the Effect of Virtual Education and Group-Based Education on Anthropometric Indices in Overweight and Obese Healthcare Women - An Educational Intervention Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (33) ◽  
pp. 2778-2783
Author(s):  
Soraya Siabani ◽  
Farahnaz Zare ◽  
Hossein Ashtarian ◽  
Mitra Darbandi ◽  
Mansour Rezaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Virtual Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Mean

BACKGROUND Obesity is the main cause or the facilitator of many physical and psychological diseases worldwide, specifically in developing countries including Iran.(1,2) It is estimated that worldwide about 3% of total health expenditure is spent annually on the treatment of obesity related disorders.(3) We wanted to compare the efficacy of two methods of education including virtual education through Telegram messages and group discussion, on anthropometric indices in health care service providers suffering from overweight or obesity in Kermanshah. METHODS This three-arm randomized control trail (RCT) was conducted on 102 overweight/obese female healthcare providers in Kermanshah. Using Excel RAND function, the eligible participants were randomly allocated into three groups; two intervention groups- Telegram message, and group discussion - and one control group. Anthropometric indices including height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and hip circumference (HC) were measured using standard instruments. Data was analysed with SPSS16 using Independent and Paired t-test, Chi-square, and ANOVA. The significance level was considered as p≤0.05. RESULTS Participants’ mean age was 41.9 ± 6.3 years. Mean of BMI was 29.8±3.8 Kg/m2. The mean of weight, BMI and HC of the three groups were not significantly different before intervention; however, the mean of the changes for all three variables in the intervention groups were significantly different (p<.001). CONCLUSIONS Telegram and group discussion were effective on anthropometric indices of healthcare providers; however, comparing the mean change of variables in two intervention groups showed that Telegram method was more effective than group discussion in Weight, BMI, WC, and HC reduction (p<0.05). KEY WORDS Anthropometric Indices, Health Education, Health Personnel, Obesity

scholarly journals Anthropometric, biochemical and clinical assessment of malnutrition among Egyptian children with chronic liver diseases: a single institutional cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nehal El Koofy ◽  
Eman Mohamed Ibraheim Moawad ◽  
Mona Fahmy ◽  
Mona Anwar Mohamed ◽  
Hany Fathy Ahmed Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Liver Diseases ◽  
Chronic Liver ◽  
Chronic Liver Diseases ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
The Mean ◽  
D Values

Abstract Background Malnutrition is a common problem among children with chronic liver diseases (CLD). We aimed to assess the nutritional status of children with CLD and to correlate the anthropometric indices with the severity of liver disease, liver function tests, insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25- OH D). Methods A total of 69 patients with CLD and 50 healthy controls (6 months − 6 years) were included in the study. Nutritional status was assessed by anthropometric indices expressed in standard deviation score (Z score), biochemical, hematological and clinical parameters. Results We found 52.2% of CLD patients underweight by weight for age (W/A); 50.2% were stunted by height for age/ length for age (HAZ or LAZ); and 39% exhibited wasting by weight/height or (length) for age (W/HZ or W/LZ) z scores analysis. The mean values of z scores for all anthropometric parameters were significantly correlated with unconjugated and conjugated bilirubin and INR (p < 0.05), except HAZ or LAZ. Also, a significant correlation to albumin was found, except for W/HZ or (W/LZ) (p = 0.157). The z scores < − 2 SD based on W/ H versus arm indicators showed significant differences in MUAC, UAA and AMA (p < 0.001). We found no correlation between anthropometric z-scores and the mean IGF-1 and (25- OH D) values (p > 0.05). Malnutrition was directly correlated with the severity of hepatic dysfunction, particularly, Child-Pugh C cases. The mean IGF-1 and (25- OH D) values were significantly correlated with the severity of liver disease (p < 0.001). Conclusions Our results identified anthropometric arm indicators and MUAC/A measurements as an effective applied methods for assessing nutritional status in CLD children. Moreover, Integrating comprehensive clinical assessment, anthropometric measurements and objective biochemical analyses is essential for evaluation, follow-up and management of CLD children with variable degree of malnutrition.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Anthropometric Indices and Biochemical Markers in Iranian Prediabetics in Hoveyzeh Located in Southwest Iran: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed Meripour ◽  
Hashem Mohamadian ◽  
Morteza Abdullatif Khafaie
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Clinical Parameters ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Background: The number of prediabetic individuals is rising rapidly in Iran and other parts of the world. This complication seriously affects life quality and public health. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the anthropometric indices and biochemical measures among the prediabetic population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on prediabetic subjects in the Hoveyzeh population, Iran, during 2018 - 2019. A sample of 240 prediabetic individuals within the age range of 30-75 years enrolled in this study. The demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, and participants’ clinical parameters were checked out in this study. Moreover, this study investigated important demographic variables associated with anthropometric and clinical parameters. Results: The results showed that the mean values of fasting plasma glucose, triglyceride, and total cholesterol were 113.13 ± 6.8, 193.64 ± 115.44, and 193.64 ± 40.67 mg/dl, respectively. The mean values of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were 114.75 ± 15.25 and 73.25 ± 8.81 mmHg, respectively. The results showed no statistically significant difference between clinical and demographic variables except between DBP and marital status (P < 0.05). The prevalence of prediabetes in Hoveyzeh was closely associated with some demographic, anthropometric, and clinical variables. This study documented significant associations between height, hip circumference, and body mass index with both genders (P < 0.05). Furthermore, there was no statistical relationship between other demographic and anthropometric variables (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Based on the findings, abdominal obesity indicators may be related to prediabetes. Therefore, preventive strategies and suitable educational programs should be based on influential factors.

THE MATERNAL BEHAVIOR INVENTORY: MEASURING THE BEHAVIORAL SIDE OF MOTHER-TO-INFANT ATTACHMENT

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilbert Becker ◽  
Constance Becker
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Maternal Behavior ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Maternity Ward ◽  
Infant Attachment ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
Rating Format ◽  
Structural Differences ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
The Mean

This study examined the psychometric properties of four indicators of mother-to-infant attachment. Observations were made on 200 maternity ward patients during an infant feeding period on the third day postpartum. The results suggested that a single dimension underlying all four indicators can account fairly well for the interindicator correlation matrix. The mean interindicator correlation was .43, implying a total scale interitem reliability of .75. The interrater reliability for a single rater was estimated to be .95. All four indicators, based on a five-point rating format, produced inverted J-shaped frequency distributions. Nontrivial structural differences, but only inconsequential elevational differences, were found in comparisons between primiparous and multiparous mothers, and between mothers with male infants and those with female infants. Of several background variables, working outside the home was the best predictor of optimal total scale scores. Given its favorable psychometric properties, and because it takes only up to five minutes to administer, the Maternal Behavior Inventory or MBI was recommended as a research tool in the study of mother-to-infant attachment, and as a possible predictor of children at risk.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Dietary Intake of Zinc, Selenium, and Magnesium and Anthropometric Profiles with Depression in Female Medical Students at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrzad Shokati ◽  
Zahra Kavian ◽  
Mansour Shahraki ◽  
Mona Afshari
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Magnesium Intake ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Depression, as the second leading cause of dysfunction, is one of the most common mental health disorders. Given that micronutrients have always played a significant role in all physical and psychological aspects of individuals. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship of dietary intake of Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, and anthropometric profiles with depression in female students at Zahedan University of Medical Science, Zahedan, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 200 female medical students of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences participated. The amount of dietary intake of Selenium, Magnesium, and Zinc were measured by Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). For determining the depression score, Beck anxiety questionnaire was administered. To analyze the data, SPSS 22 software was used. Results: The mean of age, body mass index, waist-to hip ratio and waist-to-height ratio were 23.41 ± 2.26 years, 23.54 ± 4.49 kg/m2, 0.85 ± 0.08, and 0.59±0.10, respectively. The mean daily intake of Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium were 196.37 ± 42.08 mg, 7.38 ± 3.41 mg, and 106.52 ± 31.69 mg, respectively. The mean of depression score was 31.21±10.58. Zinc and Magnesium intake had a significantly strong inverse relationship with depression score and anthropometric indices. Conclusions: The findings showed that Zinc and Magnesium intake as well as anthropometric indices had a significant inverse relationship with depression score. However, the association between Selenium intake and depression score was not significant.

scholarly journals Survey of anthropometric indices among medical university girls in Ardabil, Iran, 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 690
Author(s):  
Vahid Abbasi ◽  
Shervin Tabrizian Namin ◽  
Anahita Zakeri
Keyword(s):  
Central Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Hip Circumference ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Clinical Instrument ◽  
Medical University

Background: Evaluation anthropometric used as a clinical instrument for design and determine the health policy in community. This study aimed to investigate the anthropometric indices in medical university students in Ardabil.Methods: In this cross-sectional study height, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference were measured. BMI was used to assess the overweight and obesity and WHR was used for central obesity. Data analyzed by statistical methods in SPSS.19.Results: The mean age of students was 20.4±1.3 years. 28% of students were in age 20. According to BMI, 7% of all students had overweight and 1.5% had obesity. According to the WHR, 78 (39%) had central obesity (WHR >0.8) which were in unhealthy high-risk group.Conclusions: Results showed that the rate of overweight and obesity in medical university girls in Ardabil was lower than many studies in country. So, programming for rising their knowledge about obesity related factors and increasing their physical activity and modify feeding behavior is essential in future.

scholarly journals Sustainability of the Effectiveness of Complementary Feeding and Learning Session in Improving Nutrition Status and Feeding Practices of Children in Malawi-RCT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 234-234
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Mamani
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Minimum Dietary Diversity

Abstract Objectives To estimate the proportion of children aged 6 to 9 months who met the minimum dietary diversity and minimum meal frequency between children in CCFLS group versus children in GMP and compare their anthropometric indices 6 months post-intervention in Thyolo district. Methods Children age 6 to 9 months from Thyolo district, Nchiramwera area were individually randomised into intervention or control arm of the study. Caregivers of children in the intervention arm received CCFLS sessions while those in control arm attended standard growth monitoring promotion sessions (GMP) at their nearest facility. Data on feeding practices were collected at baseline and after six months. Furthermore, data on anthropometric indices were collected monthly for six months. CCFLS vs control group comparisons of baseline-end-line change in proportions of achieving minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and frequency (MDF) were done. Additionally, both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done to determine the effect of CCFLS on improving MDD and MDF at six months follow up. Student's t-test was used to compare the mean six months change in anthropometric indices in the CCFLS group to the control group. Results A cohort of 168 children were randomised; 84 in the CCFLS arm and 84 in the GMP arm. There was strong evidence of an association between receiving the CCFLS intervention and achieving MDD. Adjusting for the baseline MMD proportion the children that had CCFLS had a nearly 12 times higher odds of achieving MDD compared to controls, AOR (95% C.I.) 12.43 (5.39 –28.67 p value &lt; 0.001). After 6 months follow up, the mean (95% C.I.) change in weight in the CCFLS group was + 1.45 kg (1.30–1.59) and + 1.22 kg (1.02 –1.42) in the GMP group and this was statistically significantly different (p-value 0.04 t-test). Analysis showed there was no association between receiving CCFLS intervention and achieving a change in MMF and MUAC. Conclusions Impact of CCFLS in improving MDD and weight gain is sustained post intervention, at least in the short term of 6 months follow up. Funding Sources Malawi Government; Ministry of Education Science and Technology.

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