A cross sectional study on prevalence of obesity among bus drivers of Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Chennai

Background: The job of bus driving involves several health risks. Both individual behaviours and work environmental variables contribute to higher obesity prevalence and risk of excess weight gain in this occupational group. This study has been planned to study the prevalence of obesity among bus drivers and to make recommendations to prevent obesity among bus drivers. Methods: The study was planned among bus drivers of the bus depots of Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Chennai between January 2014 and June 2014. The sample size was calculated based on the assumption where the prevalence was 50%. Considering Confidence level of 95%, absolute precision of 5% with 10% excess sampling to account for non- response, the sample size derived was 422. Multistage sampling method was used. The required information was obtained by means of validated questionnaire and also by anthropometric measurements. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 42.32yrs. 41% of respondents were overweight. 14.5% of the respondents were found to be obese. Of the obese 22.7% were in the age group of above 50 yrs. There was found to be a statistical significance between age and obesity with a chi square value of 13.60 and a p value of less than 0.001. Conclusions: There was a significant association between age and obesity among bus drivers. There was also vast scope to avoid health risk factors by routine exercise, having regular diet and rest. With the help of experts of yoga, meditation, physical educationist, gymnasium experts etc. the drivers may be given counselling as to how to maintain the body mass index.

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Complementary Feeding and Associated Factors Among Mothers Having Children 6-23 Months in Yaya Gulale District, Oromia, Ethiopia from June 15 to June 30/2019

10.21203/rs.3.rs-34113/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Godana Arero ◽

Mesay Zewdie

Keyword(s):

Sample Size ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Health Extension Workers ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract BackgroundComplementary feeding is the provision of nutrient containing foods or liquids other than breast milk that includes both solid foods and semisolid foods. There is limit study conducted in this area, so to know existing gap the topic was selected.ObjectiveTo study complementary feeding and associated factors among mothers who had children 6–23 months in Yaya Gulele district, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2019.MethodA cross-sectional study design was conducted among 558 mothers who had children with 6–23 months of age. Simple random sampling was used to select the required sample size. Pretest was conducted on 5% sample size. Data were cleared using Epi-Info version 7 & analyzed by SPSS version 20. Result was presented by using percent, frequency, tables and graphs. Crude & adjusted odds ratio were done along with 95% CI and level of statistical significance was declared at p-value < 0.05.ResultA total 558 individuals were participated in study with 98.2% response rate. Level of knowledge on complementary feeding was (79.57%). Maternal educations: primary, secondary and above (AOR = 3.59,95%CI:1.264–8.93, AOR = 3.109,95%CI:1.12–8.62), antennal care status: 1–2 visit,3 & above (AOR = 2.4,95%CI:1.13–5.3, AOR = 4.78,95%CI:2.197–10.42) respectively, place of delivery (AOR = 8.5,95%CI:4.41–16.50), post-natal care:1,2 and above visit (AOR = 2.6,95%CI:1.12–6.49,AOR = 3.6,95%CI:1.72–7.74); watching TV (AOR = 3.19, 95%CI:1.1–9.45) and listening radio (AOR = 2.32,95%CI:1.17–4.57) were independent predictor of level of good maternal knowledge on complementary feeding.Conclusion and recommendation:Educating the mothers through mass media and house to house by health extension workers is recommended to enhance knowledge of complementary feeding.

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Prevalence of obesity among stroke patients in five Brazilian cities: a cross-sectional study

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0004-282x20180053 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 76 (6) ◽

pp. 367-372 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Vanessa Speckhahn Vicente ◽

Norberto Luiz Cabral ◽

Vivian Nagel ◽

Vanessa V Guesser ◽

Juliana Safanelli

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

The Body ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Middle Income ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity

ABSTRACT Objective There is gap in knowledge about obesity prevalence in stroke patients from low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, we aimed to measure the prevalence of overweight and obesity status among patients with incident stroke in Brazil. Methods In a cross-sectional study, we measured the body mass index (BMI) of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients. The sample was extracted in 2016, from the cities of Sobral (CE), Sertãozinho (SP), Campo Grande (MS), Joinville (SC) and Canoas (RS). Results In 1,255 patients with first-ever strokes, 64% (95% CI, 62–67) were overweight and 26% (95%CI, 24–29) were obese. The obesity prevalence ranged from 15% (95%CI, 9–23) in Sobral to 31% (95%CI, 18–45) in Sertãozinho. Physical inactivity ranged from 53% (95%CI, 43-63) in Sobral to 80% (95%CI, 73–85) in Canoas. Conclusions The number of overweight patients with incident stroke is higher than the number of patients with stroke and normal BMI. Although similar to other findings in high-income countries, we urgently need better policies for obesity prevention.

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The Prevalence of Obesity among School Students and its Relation to Dietary and Physical Habits

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2020.3424 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (E) ◽

pp. 13-18

Author(s):

Tariq A. Aljuaid ◽

Faisal M. Albaqami ◽

Hassan D. Alasmari ◽

Bassam A. Alzaidi ◽

Abdullah D. Al-shehri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Electronic Devices ◽

Progressive Increase ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Sleep Habits ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity

BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest that unhealthy food practices and lack of exercise are the main cause of the progressive increase in the obesity prevalence. AIM: We aim to assess the prevalence of obesity among school students and its relationship to dietary and physical habits. METHODS: A cross-sectional study from 18 intermediate and high schools located in Taif, Saudi Arabia, between April 2014 and June 2015. We excluded any student with a psychological disease or chronic diseases. We calculated the body mass index (BMI) of students by measuring their height and weight. Dietary, physical, sleep habits, and socioeconomic status were assessed. RESULTS: A total of 2943 students participated with a mean age of 15.4 ± 1.7 years. The majority of these were boys and attending government schools with a mean BMI 22.7 ± 8.6 kg/m2. Overall, 13.6% were overweight and 12.8% were obese. One-third of students report a sedentary lifestyle. Compared to girls, boys were more likely to have lower BMI (p < 0.001), be overweight (p < 0.001), exercise for >300 min/week (p < 0.001), own electronic devices other than smartphone (p < 0.001), use the electronic devices <3 h/day (p = 0.007), eat their meals with their family (p < 0.001), eat fruits and vegetables daily (p < 0.05), exercise for >300 min/week (p < 0.001), and walk to and from school at least once weekly (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: A quarter of the students were either overweight or obese. Girls were more likely to be obese with less favorable socioeconomic, media consumption, dietary, and physical profiles.

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Demographic and Household Characteristics Related to Childhood Obesity in Public Elementary Schools in Penjaringan

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.26553/jikm.2021.12.1.12-20 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 12-20

Author(s):

Yoseveline Christiani ◽

Robi Irawan ◽

Yunisa Astiarani

Keyword(s):

Elementary Schools ◽

Childhood Obesity ◽

Low Income ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Public Elementary Schools ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity

Indonesia is experiencing the rise of childhood obesity prevalence, and the majority profound in low socioeconomic areas, which may aggravate the harmful impacts on the children's growth and health. This study was conducted to find significant factors of childhood obesity in low socioeconomic areas. A cross-sectional study design was carried out at two public elementary schools in Penjaringan subdistrict, North Jakarta. All students in both schools participated in the study and were selected based on inclusion criteria. A total of 731 students (grades 1 to 6) were eligible. The nutritional status was assessed by trained staff by calculating the Body Mass Index (BMI) for age and classifying the outcome based on the WHO z-scores chart. Parents filled a demographic and socioeconomic questionnaire to collect children's birthdate, parents' educational level, employment status, income, and health insurance. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate the association. The prevalence of obesity among students was 13.41%. The regression showed that male and younger students were likely to be obese. The students whose mothers were in secondary level of education, have an unemployed father, or in the low-income family (p<0.05) were more likely to be obese. The study shows that male and younger students were associated with childhood obesity. Besides, educated mothers, unemployed fathers, and families with low income tend to have obese children. The school needs to have a specific program for male and younger age students to increase healthy habits. Nutrition assessment, recommendation, and parents' involvement in school-based health programs need to be enhanced.

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Association between Short Hours of Sleep and Overweight/Obesity in Mexican Adolescent Population: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9080939 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 939

Author(s):

Ana Fresan ◽

Alma Delia Genis-Mendoza ◽

María Lilia López-Narváez ◽

Tania Guadalupe Gómez-Peralta ◽

Daniela Georgina Aguilar-Velázquez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Continuous Variables ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obese Adolescent ◽

School Based ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Mexican Adolescents

Background/Aim: Obesity in adolescents is increasing; as such, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity in Mexican adolescents and examine its possible association with hours of sleep. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was carried out. This study included 863 adolescents aged between 11 and 16 years. The prevalence of obesity was estimated using the body mass index (BMI). The duration of sleep (and other information) was assessed by a self-reported questionnaire. The Cochran–Mantel–Hansel test for categorical variables and a general linear model for continuous variables were used to evaluate the interaction effect of BMI and sex with respect to sleeping and assessed activity conditions. Results: It was found that 47.6% of the adolescents were overweight/obese. Men were more frequently overweight/obese than women (52.6% vs. 41.8%, p = 0.002). Moreover, overweight/obese adolescents were younger and spent fewer daily hours watching television (p < 0.05). Men practiced sports more hours per week than women (p = 0.04). However, women spent more daily time on the internet (p = 0.05), and overweight/obese adolescent women slept fewer hours than overweight/obese men and adolescents with normal weight (p = 0.008). Conclusions: The development of strategies for the prevention of overweight/obesity and the improvement of sleep duration should include a gender perspective to improve health habits in Mexican adolescents.

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Perception on Management of Nursing Education Institutes among Bachelors Students in Selected Nursing Colleges at Kathmandu

Journal of Advanced Academic Research ◽

10.3126/jaar.v7i1.35409 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 23-36

Author(s):

Bhuwan Kumari Dangol ◽

Narbada Thapa

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Data Entry ◽

Education Institution ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Current Status ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Organizational Goals

Management is a process of planning, decision making, organizing, leading, motivating and controlling, and an effective utilization of the resources to reach the organizational goals efficiently and effectively. Management has a crucial role in quality of work and production in any institutions. Although a rapid increase of Nursing Education Institutions in Nepal since last decade which had been trained thousands of nursing cadres, the management aspects of these institutions are not studied adequately. Thus current study intended to explore the current status of Nursing Education Institution Management as experienced and perceived by the bachelors nursing students. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the nursing institutions in Kathmandu valley. Of the total 28 in the valley, 14 were selected purposively. From the selected institutions, all 377 eligible students currently in final year of study were selected. Among them, 208were from BSN and 169 were from B Sc program. The data was collected through the self administered structured questioners after taking informed consent. Data entry and analysis was done in SPSS version 16 software. The findings of the study show that 70% students were satisfied in institutional management (mean59.62, SD ± 3.66). In academic management (78%), (mean139.82, SD ± 6.22), followed by human resources 67%, (mean43.54, SD ± 2.79) and were in physical resources management 75% students were satisfied (mean45.02, SD ± 3.08). Analysis of variations between group (administrators, faculties, students) found statistical significance (p value <0.05). So it is concluded the perception of students, faculties and administrator were different on managing the nursing education.

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Climate Change Awareness and related Tree Planting Practices in a Rural Community in North-Western Nigeria

Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care ◽

10.4314/jcmphc.v33i1.4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 41-49

Author(s):

A.A. Gobir ◽

A.A. Aliyu ◽

A.A. Abubakar ◽

C. Esekhaigbe ◽

I.A. Joshua ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Tree Planting ◽

P Value ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Household Heads ◽

Tree Cutting ◽

Fire Wood

Background: Tree cutting is one of the causes of climate change and a common practice in Africa, a continent under significant threat from climate change. Therefore, climate change awareness and mitigation are vital to reducing its impacts in the region. Reforestation through planting of trees is an important carbon emission reduction strategy. This study assessed climate change awareness and related tree planting practices among household heads in a Nigerian rural community.Methods: A community-based descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2019 among all household heads in Nasarawan Buhari community. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the 104 household heads (or their representatives). Data was analyzed using SPSS (version 21.0) and statistical significance was set at p value of < 0.05.Results: The mean age of respondents was 40.6±12.6 years, and most of them (87.5%) were males. Half (50.0%) were aware of climate change, and their main source of information was radio (63.5%). Most (98.1%) used fire wood for cooking. Only a minority (27.9%) planted at least a tree in the year preceding the study. There was a statistically significant association between climate change awareness and occupation (p=0.038) but not with tree planting (p=0.827).Conclusion: The results indicated that only half of respondents were aware of climate change. There was high use of wood as cooking fuel with low tree planting. Tree planting was not associated with climate change awareness. There is therefore a need for continuous climate change education and mitigation campaign in the community.

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Colostrum Avoidance Practice among primigavida Mothers in Urban Northwest Ethiopia. A Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-108002/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Tilksew Ayalew ◽

Eden Asmare

Keyword(s):

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Northwest Ethiopia ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Normal Delivery ◽

Childhood Illnesses ◽

Complete Form ◽

Strength Of Association

Abstract Background: Breast milk is the ideal and complete form of nutrition for infants colostrum contains all the necessary nutrients for infants’ growth and development and antibodies that can protect from many childhood illnesses. Understanding the extent of and barriers to colostrum avoidance in Ethiopia is important for learning how to best improve optimal breastfeeding. No single study has been conducted on primigavida mothers in the country. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the rate of colostrum avoidance practice and associated factors among primigavida mothers Method: A community- based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2016 among (n=398) randomly selected primigavida mothers in Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia. Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version25. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to measure the strength of association. Statistical significance was declared at P-value ≤0.05.Results: Out of 398 primipara mothers, 8.8% discarded colostrum. The most common reasons for discarding colostrum were; yellow and creamy (39.2%), bad for infant (35.2%), traditional/cultural reason (17.1%) and infant unable to feed (8.5%).Married mothers (OR=4.52, p<0.05), employed mothers (OR=3.46, p<0.05), mothers underwent normal delivery (OR=5.20, p<0.05) and mothers who initiated breastfeeding within 1 hr. (OR=2.79, p=0.05) were less likely to discard colostrum.Conclusion: The current study revealed that colostrum was discarded by 8.8 % of premiparious mothers. Primipara mothers who were married, unemployed, underwent normal delivery and initiated breastfeeding within one hour were less likely to discard colostrum. These results suggest that multi-sectorial and multi-disciplinary approaches are needed to increase optimal breastfeeding among premiparious mothers.

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Adquisición de conocimientos en cuidados paliativos mediante un plan de estudios transversal en enfermería

Enfermería Global ◽

10.6018/eglobal.402691 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 322-344

Author(s):

Antonio Valenzuela Vidal ◽

Ana Folch Ayora ◽

Joan Bou Esteller ◽

Zaira Fernández Yañez ◽

Sebastian Eroles Tena ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Future Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Experience ◽

Compulsory Subject ◽

Academic Year

La implementación de los cuidados paliativos en las universidades ha sido paulatina. Su reciente implantación requiere de su evaluación para la mejora en la formación de nuestros futuros profesionales. Por tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo es valorar el conocimiento en paliativos, en estudiantes de enfermería de la Universidad Jaume I, tras la implementación de un plan de estudios de enseñanza transversal y evaluación mediante una asignatura de carácter obligatorio. Método: Estudio observacional, de corte transversal, durante el curso académico 2017/2018 mediante la escala Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing. Análisis descriptivo, comparativo de las variables cuantitativas y cualitativas global y según aciertos/errores, significación estadística p-value <0,05.Resultados: La muestra de n=155, edad 22,21±6,61 años, con predominio del sexo femenino en el 80% (n=124). La esfera con mayor número de aciertos fue la relacionada con el control de dolor y los síntomas 69,1% y la esfera con más fallos la relacionada con la filosofía y los principios 46,9%. El conocimiento en paliativos viene explicado en un 16% por el curso académico y con la experiencia previa en paliativos. Conclusiones: Mediante nuestros resultados observamos, que la educación en paliativos desarrollada de forma transversal con la culminación de una asignatura obligatoria en cuarto curso, resulta ser efectiva en estudiantes de enfermería, donde el 63% ostentó una buena tasa de aciertos en conocimientos de paliativos. The inclusion of palliative care content in university curricula has been gradual. Due to the recent incorporation of palliative care as a subject, an evaluation is necessary in order improve the education of our future health professionals. The objective of this study was thus to assess palliative care knowledge in nursing students at Jaume I University after the transversal inclusion of palliative care content throughout the program, culminating in a subject of an obligatory nature. Method: This observational cross-sectional study was undertaken over the 2017/2018 academic year using the Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing. A descriptive and comparative analysis of the quantitative and qualitative global variables was performed with respect to correct/incorrect responses. Statistical significance was set at p <0.05.Results: The sample included 155 participants, with a mean age of 22.21±6.61 years. Females (n=124) were predominant in the sample (80%). The domain which received the highest number of correct responses was related to the control of pain and symptoms (69.1%) and the domain which received the highest number of incorrect responses was related to philosophy and principles (46.9%). Academic year and prior palliative care experience explained 16% of the variance in knowledge. Conclusions: Through our results, we observed that palliative care education, implemented in a transversal manner and with the completion of compulsory subject in the fourth year, was effective in nursing students, with 63% achieving good scores with respect to palliative care knowledge.

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Perinatally acquired HIV-positive status disclosure and associated factors in Dire Dawa and Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: a health facility-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019554 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (8) ◽

pp. e019554 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Melkamu Merid Mengesha ◽

Yadeta Dessie ◽

Aklilu Abrham Roba

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Hiv Treatment ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Dire Dawa

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the level and factors associated with caregivers’ disclosure of perinatally HIV-infected (PHIV+) children’s seropositive status.DesignWe conducted a cross-sectional study in five public health facilities providing HIV treatment and care in Dire Dawa and Harar, Eastern Ethiopia. The data were collected from 310 caregivers through face-to-face interviews and record reviews. Data analyses were done using STATA V.14.2 and statistical significance was declared at p value <0.05.ResultsThe study revealed that the level of PHIV+ diagnosis disclosure was 49.4% (95% CI 43.8 to 54.9). Mean age at disclosure was 11.2 years. Disclosure level was higher among children who frequently asked about their health status (aOR (adjusted OR) 2.04, 95% CI 1.04 to 4.03) and when caregivers knew other people who had a disclosure experience (aOR 2.49, 95% CI 1.17 to 5.32). Disclosure level was less among children of 12 years or below (aOR 0.04, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.09) and among caregivers practising deception about the children’s HIV positive status (aOR 0.38, 95% CI 0.19 to 0.74).ConclusionOnly half of the caregivers disclosed their child’s PHIV+ diagnosis. To facilitate disclosure, caregivers should be counselled about the appropriate age of disclosure and related misconceptions that hinder it. It is also apparent that caregivers need to be guided as to how to address children’s frequent questions about their health status. These interventions can be made in a one-on-one approach or through patient group counselling when they come to get healthcare services.

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