scholarly journals To assess the nutritional status among elderly and factors influencing it, in an urban area, Bengaluru - a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramya M. S. ◽  
Ranganath T. S. ◽  
Jyothi Jadhav ◽  
Swetha N. B.
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing

Background: Elderly population is on raise globally and in India. Malnutrition in old age, significantly increases the susceptibility to infection, compromises the outcomes of other underlying conditions and diseases and hence increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. The malnourished elderly are more likely to require more hospitalizations, cause burden to caregivers and possess a huge economic cost to society. This facilitates the need for early detection of malnourishment among elderly by assessing the nutritional status as a part of geriatric evaluation therefore appropriate measures can be taken to overcome the malnourishment and associated complications. Hence this study attempts to assess the nutritional status and factors influencing it among elderly, in an urban area, Bengaluru. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 elderly population aged ≥60 years in an urban area, Bengaluru during April to August 2016. Results: Among the study participants majority 182 (60.66%) were females and 64(21.33%) were malnourished. Nutritional status was found to worsen significantly with advancing age (χ²=42.12, P value <0.0001), Illiteracy (χ²=16.19, P value 0.0003), dependent financial status (χ²=16.45, P value 0.0003) and living arrangements without spouse and/or children (χ²= 14.17, P value 0.0278). Good awareness but low utilization levels of the old age social security scheme was noted among the study population. Conclusions: Old age can only be protected, promoted and extended by adding quality to life. Geriatric nutritional status assessment helps to detect the malnourished and those at risk of malnutrition at an early stage, following which an early corrective interventions can improve their quality of life. 

scholarly journals Willingness to Stop Smoking: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Primary Healthcare Center Visitors’ in an Urban Area of Alexandria in Egypt

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehab A. Rayan
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stop Smoking

For improving accomplished attempts to stop smoking, it is necessary to learn about the qualities of individuals who can willingly stop smoking. This study seeks to discover the willingness degree and associated determinants to stop smoking between adult visitors of a primary healthcare centre in an urban area of Alexandria in Egypt. In this single point and descriptive cross-sectional study, a semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 53 adults aged ≥18 years in May 2019. Descriptive statistical analyses were conducted to evaluate the determinants influencing the willingness to stop smoking. Of the 53 respondents (with a mean age of 38.7 years old), 41.5% of them were males. Almost 18.9% of the respondents were ongoing smokers (36.4% of males and 6.5% of females), though 83.7% of those smokers were willing to stop smoking. The number of male smokers was significantly greater than female smokers (Pearson Chi-Square = 7.52, p-value = 0.006). Determinants, which can favourably influence the willingness to stop smoking, were believing that smoking is a health risk to them (100%) and the others around (94.3%). A bulk of participants (56.6%) doubted the need for nicotine supplements to help in smoking cessation. Smoker respondents were willing to stop smoking. Understanding that smoking is a health hazard for both smokers and the others around can motivate smoking cessation. Relying on nicotine supplements alone might not add favourably to a strong smoking cessation decision. Tailoring campaigns to raise awareness about smoking health hazards’ would support and sustain smoking cessation.

scholarly journals Effect of socio-economic, demographic and environmental factors on nutritional status of elderly: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3483
Author(s):  
Darshan J. Patil ◽  
Maheshkumar M. Shindhe
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Status Occupation

Background: Worldwide elderly population is rapidly increasing. This is posing many challenges in elderly population. Malnutrition in them is one of the major problems but ignored component. Socio-economic, demographic and environmental factors are those greatly influence their nutritional status. Hence the present study was undertaken to assess the effect of socio-economic, demographic and environmental factors on nutritional status of elderly.Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study which included 545 elderly population of Uchagaon subcentre and was carried out over a period of 1½ years. After selecting Uchagaon subcentre by simple random sampling technique and house to house survey was carried out to select eligible elderly participants who met the selection criteria. Data was collected from eligible elderly by using pretested questionnaire and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) tool.Results: 65.1% were between the age group of 60-69 years. 55% were females, 66% were currently married, 60% had no formal schooling, 67.2% were belongs to socio-economic status of either class IV/V. 23.5% were malnourished and 49% were at risk of malnutrition. There was association found between nutritional status of elderly with increase in age, marital status, educational status, occupation, socio-economic status, type of family and housing condition.Conclusions: In the present study majority of the elderly were at risk of malnutrition. The nutritional status of elderly was associated with increase in age, marital status, educational status, occupation, socio-economic status, type of family and housing condition of rural elderly and subsequently modify those factors to improve the nutritional status of elderly and this can be a scope for further study in future. 

scholarly journals Ethnic Variations in Nutritional Status among Preschool Children in Northern Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (21) ◽  
pp. 4060
Author(s):  
Thi Tuyet Le ◽  
Thi Thuy Dung Le ◽  
Nam Khanh Do ◽  
V. Savvina Nadezhda ◽  
M. Grjibovski Andrej ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

(1) Background: Vietnam is a multiethnic country undergoing rapid economic development, the improvement in nutritional status in preschool children is not equally shared by all ethnic groups; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed from September–December 2018 on 16,177 children aged 24–60 months representing Kinh (n = 14421), Muong (n = 1307) and Tay (n = 449) ethnic groups. Prevalence of malnutrition, overweight, obesity and anthropometric indices were compared across ethnic groups, using WHO 2006 child growth standards; (3) Results: The prevalence of malnutrition among children of Kinh, Muong and Tay origins was 14.7%, 34.3% and 43.2%, respectively. The corresponding data for overweight was 5.5%, 2.7%, 2.2% and for obesity 2.8%, 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively. The prevalence of stunting remained the highest in three subtypes of malnutrition in all ethnic groups. Kinh children were heavier and taller than the other groups, while Muong children were taller than Tay children (p-value < 0.001); and (4) Conclusions: Malnutrition remains a major public health issue among children of minor ethnicities while overweight and obesity is an emerging challenge for the Kinh ethnic group. The results imply that a community-based intervention should be specific to ethnicity to reduce the gap in nutritional status between ethnic groups in Vietnam.

scholarly journals STUDI KORELASI ANTARA STATUS GIZI DENGAN SIKLUS MENSTRUASI PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI SMA NEGERI 7 PEKANBARU

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Tri Siwi Kusuma Ningrum ◽  
Yeni Yarnita ◽  
Novi Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT   Menstrual cycle is a pattern that describes the distance between the first day of menstruation with the first day of menstruation in the next period. The pattern of the menstrual cycle can change which can be influenced by many factors, one of which is a person's nutritional status. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between nutritional status and the menstrual cycle in young women in Pekanbaru 7 High School. This type of research uses a cross sectional study with probability sampling sampling techniques  with totaling 220 respondents. Data collection used a questionnaire about the menstrual cycle and measurement of nutritional status using body mass index. The results showed that there was no significant relationship between nutritional status and the menstrual cycle with the p-value (p = 0.755).   Keywords: nutritional status, menstrual cycle   ABSTRAK   Siklus menstruasi merupakan pola yang menggambarkan jarak antara hari pertama menstruasi dengan hari pertama menstruasi pada periode berikutnya. Pola siklus menstruasi bisa berubah ubah yang dapat dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor salah satunya  status gizi  seseorang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan status gizi dengan  siklus  menstruasi  pada remaja putri  di SMA Negeri 7 Pekanbaru. Jenis penelitian menggunakan  cross sectional study dengan tehnik pengambilan sampel probability sampling yang berjumlah 220 responden. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner tentang  siklus menstruasi dan pengukuran status gizi menggunakan indeks massa tubuh. Hasil Penelitian  menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara status gizi dengan  siklus menstruasi dengan nilai p-value (p=0,755).

scholarly journals Hubungan Status Gizi, Pola Makan dan Aktivitas Fisik dengan Produktivitas Kerja Pada Pekerja di PT Gatra Tahun 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Mutia Shafitra ◽  
Putri Permatasari ◽  
Agustina Agustina ◽  
Marina Ery
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Frequency ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity

Latar belakang: Transformasi struktural perekonomian Indonesia menunjukkan bahwa produktivitas tenaga kerja, ketenagakerjaan dan demografi berkontribusi positif terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi. Status gizi dan pola konsumsi pekerja dinilai cukup penting dalam upaya peningkatan produktivitas kerja. Kekurangan zat-zat gizi dalam makanan berdampak terjadinya gangguan kesehatan dan penurunan. Tujuan: untuk mengetahui hubungan status gizi, pola makan dan aktivitas fisik dengan produltivitas kerja pada pekerja di PT gatra tahun 2019.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross sectional study dilakukan pada Bulan Februari hingga Juni 2019. Populasi penelitian ini bagian Redaksi dan Marketing PT Gatra dengan jumlah sampel 57 orang dengan teknik total sampling. Hasil: Adanya hubungan antara status gizi dengan produktivitas (p value = 0,026), adanya hubungan antara frekuensi makan dengan produktivitas (p value = 0,015), dan ada hubungan antara jenis makanan dengan produktivitas (p value = 0,046). Sedangkan variabel yang tidak berhubungan adalah aktivitas fisik dengan produktivitas (p value = 0,624).Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara status gizi, jenis makanan dan pola makan dengan produktivitas kerja. Namun pada variabel aktivitas fisik tidak terdapat hubungan dengan produktivitas kerja. Kata kunci: Produktivitas, Status Gizi, Pola Makan, Aktivitas Fisik ABSTRACT Title: Relationship between Nutritional Status, Diet and Physical Activity with Work Productivity at Workers at PT Gatra in 2019 Background: The structural transformation of the Indonesian economy shows that labor, employment and demographic productivity contribute positively to economic growth. Nutritional status and consumption patterns of workers are considered quite important in an effort to increase work productivity. Lack of nutrients in food can cause health problems and decrease. Objective: to determine the relationship of nutritional status, diet and physical activity with the work productivity of workers in PT Gatra in 2019.Method: This study used a cross sectional study design conducted from February to June 2019. The population of this study was the Editorial and Marketing section of PT Gatra with a total sample of 57 people with total sampling techniqueResult: There is a relationship between nutritional status and productivity (p value = 0.026), there is a relationship between eating frequency and productivity (p value = 0.015), and there is a relationship between food types and productivity (p value = 0.046). While unrelated variables are physical activity with productivity (p value = 0.624).Conclusion: There is a relationship between nutritional status, type of food and diet with work productivity. But in the physical activity variable there is no relationship with work productivity. Keywords: Productivity, Nutritional Status, Diet, Physical Activity

scholarly journals A community based cross-sectional study to assess malnutrition among elderly population residing in urban and rural areas of a district in Karnataka, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Ananthesh B. G. ◽  
Geeta V. Bathija ◽  
Dattatraya D. Bant
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: The geriatric age group is the fastest-growing segment of the population in most of the countries. Malnutrition has emerged as an important problem among elderly. Nutritional status of the elderly population is seldom focused upon. This study was conducted to evaluate malnutrition among elderly population and its association with sociodemographic correlates and to compare the nutritional status of elderly living in the urban and rural areas of a district in Karnataka.  Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 102 urban and 102 rural residents of Dharwad district for a period of 4 months using pre-designed and structured questionnaire which include details of sociodemographic data and nutritional status which was assessed using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of malnutrition was found to be 18.6 %. Among 204 subjects, 42.6% were well nourished and 38.7% were at risk of malnutrition. Elderly living in rural are more malnourished than urban areas. And 12.7% of elderly living in urban area were obese, whereas only 7.8% of rural elderly were obese. A significant association was found between nutritional status with age, literacy and the socioeconomic status of the elderly.Conclusions:High prevalence of under-nutrition (at risk of malnutrition and malnutrition) was found in our study. With higher percentages in elderly living in rural area, among illiterates and with low socioeconomic status. This study emphasizes increased need to give attention to the nutritional needs of elderly and also to screen and support elderly with malnutrition. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anemia and Its Association with Handgrip Strength in Indonesian Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Indonesian Family Life Survey Data Year 2014-2015

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noorwati Sutandyo ◽  
Ikhwan Rinaldi ◽  
Nina Kemala Sari ◽  
Kevin Winston
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Aim This study aimed to elucidate the prevalence of anemia in Indonesian elderly population aged ≥60 years old and to analyze its association with handgrip strength in the elderly. Method This was a cross-sectional study using data from Indonesian Family Life Survey-5 (IFLS-5). All participants aged ≥60 years old were included in this study. Exclusion criteria were: (1) respondents who refused to take health measurements (hemoglobin level, handgrip strength, weight, stature, and waist circumference); (2) respondents with incomplete or missing data; (3) respondents with history of stroke; and (4) respondents with history of pain, swelling, inflammation, injury, and surgery on one or both hands within the last 6 months. The dependent variable for this study was handgrip strength. The independent variables were hemoglobin level, gender, age, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, smoking history, comorbidities, and current use of drug therapies. Statistical analyses included correlation, bivariable, and multivariable analyses. Result A total of 3192 individuals were selected for analysis. Overall, 38.8% of participants aged ≥60 years had anemia based on definition of anemia by WHO. There was a positive correlation between hemoglobin level and handgrip strength in Indonesian elderly population (r: 0.349; p value: 0.000). Multivariable analysis showed that anemia was significantly associated with weak handgrip strength (OR: 1.557; 95% CI: 1.314-1.846; p value: 0.000). This association was stronger for males and elderly aged ≥80 years old. Conclusion Based on the results, anemia was associated with weak handgrip strength in Indonesian elderly population and it is more pronounced in males and elderly aged ≥80 years old.

scholarly journals Adolescents Nutritional Status and its association with Academic Performance in South Ethiopia; a facility-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selamawit Woldeyohanes Katiso ◽  
Amene Abebe Keribo ◽  
Samson Dake Kastro
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Mark ◽  
Wolaita Sodo

Abstract BackgroundThough evidence about the magnitude of malnutrition is well established in Ethiopia, the evidence is scarce about the association of nutritional status with academic performance among adolescents. Thus, this study aimed at determining the association of nutritional status with academic performance among adolescents attending secondary schools in Wolaita Sodo town, Southern Ethiopia.MethodsA facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 670 systematically selected adolescents in secondary schools of Wolaita Sodo town from April to June 2019. The academic performance of the adolescents was measured using the average mark score of two consecutive semester's results of the overall subjects. Data were analyzed with STATA software Version 15. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation, and linear regression were used in the statistical analysis, and p-value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.ResultsThe mean academic performance of students was 69.21 ± 0.42 (95% CI: 68.34%-70.02%). An average mark score of students increased by 1.89 (β = 1.89; 95%CI: 1.14, 2.64) for a unit increase in BMI for age z-score. Being female decreased an average mark score by 2.63 (β=-2.63; 95%CI: -4.28, -0.98) and being from a separated parents decreased by 4.73 (β=-4. 73; 95%CI: -6.73, -2.74). An average mark score of students from the lowest wealth class decreased by 9.92(-9.92; 95%CI: -12.79, -7.04) as compared to students from the highest wealth class. Attending private schools increased the average mark score of students by 4.18 (β = 4.18; 95%CI: 2.46, 5.90).ConclusionInterventions targeted at adolescents’ nutritional status should be designed and implemented. The town education office and concerned bodies should launch a school feeding program for government schools. Development and income-generating activities should target households with the lowest wealth status. Schools should give tutorial classes for female students.

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