scholarly journals Prevalence and Severity of Dental Fluorosis among Primary School Children Aged 12–14 Years in Abosied and Alfetehab Localities, Omdurman, Sudan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hagir Abd Rahman Mahmoud Ali ◽  
Moneer Mohammed Alhassn Algdal
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Dental Hard Tissues ◽  
Hard Tissues ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Very High

Background: Dental fluorosis is a disease of dental hard tissues resulting from excess fluoride intake during the developmental stages of teeth causing hypomineralization of the enamel. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of dental fluorosis among school children in Omdurman locality. Methods: Students in the sixth grade of school were examined to determine the prevalence of dental fluorosis using Dean’s index. Results: The prevalence of dental fluorosis was 68.3%. The majority of students were diagnosed with very mild (23.2%) and mild (26.5%) forms. There was no difference in the grade of fluorosis between children who were born outside and in Omdurman. Conclusion: Prevalence of dental fluoride was found to be very high among school children with no difference between males and females. Keywords: fluorosis, Sudan, school children

scholarly journals Nutrition and Physical Activity Behavior in 11–14-Year-Old Schoolchildren in Serbia

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 625
Author(s):  
Biljana Cvetković ◽  
Milan Cvetković ◽  
Tanja Petrušič ◽  
Višnja Đorđić ◽  
Saša Bubanj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Promoting

Regular physical activity and healthy diet have a significant positive impact on children’s health. Lack of physical activity increases the risk of various diseases, while obesity has become an alarming health problem worldwide. The aim of this study is to investigate the patterns of physical activity and diet among 11–14-year-old school children in Serbia. The sample included 623 primary school children, of whom 333 were boys (53.45%) and 290 were girls (46.55%). The children were also divided according to their age/grade: fifth grade/11 years (24.40% (n = 152; M = 84, F = 68)), sixth grade/12 years (25.68% (n = 160; M = 91, F = 69)), seventh grade/13 years (26.81% (n = 167; M = 83, F = 84)) and eighth grade/14 years (23.11% (n = 144; M = 75, F = 69)). Children’s lifestyle was assessed using two subscales of questionnaires based on the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile model II. The Mann–Whitney U test showed no statistically significant difference between boys and girls in the variables Nutrition (p = 0.81) and Physical Activity (p = 0.91). The Kruskal–Wallis test was applied and showed no statistically significant differences between children of different ages, regardless of gender, in the variable Nutrition (p = 0.63). However, differences were evident in the variable Physical Activity (p < 0.001), with the highest mean scores recorded in 12- and 13-year-old children and the lowest in 14-year-old children. Additionally, no statistically significant differences were found among boys as a function of age in the variables Nutrition (p = 0.55) and Physical Activity (p = 0.15), nor among girls in the variable Nutrition (p = 0.43), but in the variable Physical Activity (p = 0.01). In general, it can be concluded that the older primary school children have relatively satisfactory dietary and physical activity habits, but that these behaviors decrease with age, especially the level of physical activity. There is a need for better and more effective education of children about the benefits and importance of proper nutrition and regular physical activity.

scholarly journals Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Primary School Children with Their Parental Behaviors and Supports

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiaki Tanaka ◽  
Masayuki Okuda ◽  
Maki Tanaka ◽  
Shigeru Inoue ◽  
Shigeho Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Sports Events ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The associations of objectively evaluated moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time between primary school children and their fathers or mothers have not been fully understood. Therefore, we tested the associations in children. Methods: The participants were first to sixth grade boys (n = 166, 9.4 ± 1.6 years) and girls (n = 202, 9.4 ± 1.6 years) and their parents (fathers, n = 123 and mothers, n = 321). MVPA and sedentary time were measured using triaxial accelerometry. The relationship between parental support which was assessed by self-reported questionnaire and children’s MVPA was also examined. Results: MVPA in the children was positively correlated with maternal MVPA after adjustment for the children’s gender, grade, body mass index z-score, paternal or maternal age, and school (p < 0.001). However, paternal or maternal sedentary time and paternal MVPA showed no significant association with sedentary time or MVPA in children. On the other hand, the percentage of MVPA in children who spent more time with their mothers on weekends was significantly lower than those who spent less time (p = 0.034). Children whose mothers watched their sports events had a significantly higher percentage of MVPA than those whose mothers did not watch these events (p = 0.008). There were no associations between children’s MVPA and paternal support. Conclusions: The findings of this study demonstrate the significance of maternal MVPA and support.

scholarly journals Gambaran kekerasan pada anak sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Malalayang Kota Manado

e-CliniC ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeka D. Radja ◽  
Theresia M.D. Kaunang ◽  
Anita E. Dundu ◽  
Herdy Munayang
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Child abuse case is increasing in society. Child abuse and neglect is defined as act or failure to fulfill its obligation as a parent or care giver, that has potential to result in serious physical or emotional injury. This study was aimed to obatin the profile of child abuse in primary school children at Malalayang Districtin Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Samples were all primary school children in forth to sixth grade aged 9-12 years at Malalayang District Manado who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The resulst showed that child abuse was found in 99.7% respondents, mostly female (53.8%), with middle income (40%), and physical abuse as the most common type (97.8%). Conclusion: In six primary schools at Malalayang Manado, there were 99.7% children had been abused, mostly female, with middle income. The most common type of abuse was physical abuse.Keywords: child, abuse, profile Abstrak: Kasus kekerasan pada anak semakin meningkat di lingkungan masyarakat. Kekerasan pada anak dan penelantaran diartikan sebagai semua tindakan atau gagalnya memenuhi tindakan kewajiban sebagai orang tua atau pengasuh, yang berpotensial meninggalkan luka fisik maupun emosional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prevalensi kekerasan pada anak sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Malalayang Kota Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif menggunakan desain potong lintang. Sampel penelitian ialah seluruh siswa sekolah dasar kelas 4-6 berusia 9-12 tahun di enam sekolah dasar Kecamatan Malalayang yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan kekerasan pada anak dialami oleh 99,7% responden, lebih banyak pada perempuan (53,8%), dengan tingkat ekonomi menengah (40%), dan kekerasan fisik sebagai kekerasan yang paling banyak dialami responden (97.8%). Simpulan: Pada enam sekolah dasar Kecamatan Malalayang didapatkan 99,7% anak mengalami kekerasan, terbanyak berjenis kelamin perempuan, tingkat ekonomi menengah, dan jenis kekerasan fisik. Kata kunci: anak, kekerasan, profil

The prevalence of allergic diseases in primary school children in Edirne, Turkey

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. TOROS SELCUK ◽  
T. CAG-LAR ◽  
T. ENUNLU ◽  
T. TOPAL
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Primary School Children
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