scholarly journals Womens; Health surveys; Musculoskeletal system; Noncommunicable diseases; Health status.

Author(s):  
Marina Mendonça Emílio ◽  
Jéssica Carvalho Lima ◽  
Vitoria Helena Maciel Coelho ◽  
Lislei Jorge Patrizzi Martins ◽  
Isabel Aparecida Porcatti de Walsh

Estudo transversal de base populacional, realizado em 2014, cujo objetivo foi verificar as associações entre o perfil sociodemográfico, morbidades referidas, indicadores de bem estar e trabalho remunerado, analisando dados do Inquérito de Saúde da Mulher da cidade de Uberaba/MG. As características sociodemográficas foram autorrelatadas. As morbidades referidas foram avaliadas por meio de autorrelato, a partir de uma lista baseada no questionário Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho e os indicadores de bem estar por meio de algumas questões do Questionário WHOQOL- bref, da Escala de Escala de Rastreamento Populacional de Depressão e do Self-Report Questionnaire. Participaram 1.483 mulheres (533 com e 950 sem trabalho remunerado). Das mulheres que não exerciam trabalho remunerado, 41,9% estava na faixa estaria de 60 anos ou mais, 51,26% em união estável, apresentaram média de escolaridade de 7,76 (±5,23) anos e de renda per capita de 815,98 (±1082,75) reais.  A maioria das que exerciam trabalho remunerado (54,6%), estava na faixa etária de 35-59 anos e 303 (56,85%) não estava em união estável, com média de escolaridade de 9,17(±4,90) anos e renda per capita de 788,55 (±766,69) reais. Houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos, indicando mulheres sem união estável e maior escolaridade exercendo trabalho remunerado. As morbidades mais relatadas por todas as mulheres foram as respiratórias, endócrinas/metabólicas e genitourinárias. As que exerciam trabalho remunerado estavam significativamente satisfeitas/muita Satisfeitas com o desempenho das atividades do dia a dia, relataram nada/muito pouco impedimento para realizar atividades devido a dor. Houve maior comprometimento para as donas de casa com relação sentir-se nervosa/tensa/preocupada, cansar com facilidade e apresentar esforço para realizar tarefas habituais.

BDJ ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 186 (5) ◽  
pp. 232-232
Author(s):  
D F Kinane

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Jianhua Wang

We investigated the mental health status of 320 internal migrants in Beijing according to gender, age, marital status, and monthly income, and examined the relationship between their mental health status and social support mechanisms. Participants completed the self-report Symptom Checklist-90-R and Social Support Rating Scale. Results showed that their mental health was significantly worse than the Chinese adult norm as assessed in 2017. Participants' social support varied according to age, marital status, and monthly income. Female participants younger than 30 years old with a monthly income lower than 3,000 yuan comprised the group with the most mental health disorder symptoms. They thus required greater personal attention to their health. The results suggested that social support can predict mental health among internal migrants. Directions for further research are discussed.


Author(s):  
Lia D’Addario ◽  
Tony Kuo ◽  
Brenda Robles

Lay Summary A major problem in the United States is the overconsumption of high sodium foods. These foods often put people at higher risk of hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Recent public health efforts have tackled this problem by making it easier to select/purchase healthier, lower sodium foods in different settings. Hospital employees are one such group that has been the focus of these interventions. Presently, little is known about what explains sodium-related dietary behaviors among hospital employees. To address this gap, we used data from a survey of hospital staff who were exposed to sodium reduction interventions in the workplace to examine how their knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported health status affected their sodium consumption. A key finding was being in “good health” and having the belief that salt intake matters for health predicted decreased sodium consumption among the survey participants. These and other study findings provide context and insights into ways in which further sodium reduction could be achieved among at-risk hospital employees.


2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Reeta Devi ◽  
Bimla Kapoor ◽  
M. Meghachandra Singh

Background: There is changing epidemiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus in India. Few studies have reported prevalence of self reported diabetes in Delhi. Aims and Objectives: To assess the prevalence of self–reported Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and find out its association with socio-economic-demographic factors among adults above 20 years in a residential area of Delhi. Materials and Methods: This was a community based cross-sectional study done in a residential area of East Delhi. The subjects were identified by door to door survey based onavailable records and self-report. They were interviewed using a pre-tested interview schedule with items on socio-economic and demographic characteristics. Chi-square test was used for qualitative data. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to find out associated factors with T2DM. Odds ratio (95% CI) was calculated. ‘p’ < 0.05 considered significant.Results: The self-reported prevalence of T2DM was 8.5% (461/5444) among 20 years andabove population. It was more in males (9.1%) than females (7.8%), highest (25%) in primary educated, least (7.3%) in graduates and above (p<0.001). Age-specific prevalence was maximum (22.4% in 60-69 years), least (0.2%) in 20-29 years (p<0.001). Occupation wise, maximum (19.2%) was in retired and least (0.7%) in unemployed (p<0.001). The associated factors were: age 50 years and above (OR 6.99, 95% CI 5.4-8.9), males (OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.07-1.65), secondary education (OR 1.39, 95% CI 1.05-1.84), unemployed (OR 1.45, 95% CI 1.15-1.83), per capita per month income Indian Rupees (INR) 20001 and above (OR 1.39, 95% CI 1.10-1.75). Conclusion: Self-reported prevalence of T2DM was 8.5%, more among males, >50 years, retired, secondary educated and with per capita income per month of Rs 20001 and above. It is necessary to create awareness among the people to identify, manage and prevent T2DM.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(4) 2016 6-13


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1607-1607
Author(s):  
Jeswin Baby ◽  
Jithin Sam Varghese ◽  
Tinku Thomas ◽  
Shruthi Cyriac ◽  
Shivani Patel

Abstract Objectives Identify contextual (state characteristics) and compositional (individual characteristics) drivers of changes in overweight in women from 1998–2016 across 26 states of India. Methods Nationally representative data on individual socio-demographics and objectively-measured anthropometry for non-pregnant and ever-married women 15–49y were obtained from the Indian National Family Health Surveys (NFHS-2, 1998–99, n = 61,979; NFHS-3, 2005–06, n = 66,694; and NFHS-4, 2015–16, n = 387,732). Individual-level data were merged with year-matched state-level nutritional and economic indicators obtained from multiple national databases. State indicators included per capita consumption of cereals, oils and sugar, per capita gross state domestic product (GDP), literacy rates, labour force participation rate, and population proportion engaged in sedentary employment. Cross-classified generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) with random effects classified each woman by state and round of survey. Models examined overweight/obesity trends as well as estimated the adjusted odds ratios and 95% Bayesian credible intervals for overweight/obesity associated with contextual and individual factors. Results From 1998 to 2016, the prevalence of overweight/obesity increased in all states of India. Higher household wealth (Quintile 5 vs 1: 4.18 [4.06–4.30]), education (post-secondary vs pre-school or less: 1.55 [1.51–1.60]), were associated with higher adjusted odds of overweight/obesity. State average sugar (g; 1.04 [1.03–1.05]) and oil (g; 1.04 [1.03–1.06]) intake, log (GDP per capita) (2.18 [2.14–2.21]) and literacy rates (1.01 [1.01–1.01]) were positively and independently associated with higher odds of overweight. The impact of state characteristics on prevalence of overweight/obesity decreased across rounds. Conclusions While the role of state economic and nutritional context as a driver of overweight has waned over time, contextual indicators remain salient correlates of an individual adult's likelihood of being overweight. Findings suggest that rising overweight in India must be understood and addressed from a socio-ecological lens that considers context alongside individual risks. Funding Sources None.


2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Jay Miller ◽  
Jacquelyn Lee ◽  
Nada Shalash ◽  
Zuzana Poklembova

SummaryIn recent years, the practice of self-compassion has garnered increasing attention in the literature, yet little is known about self-compassion in the field of social work. The purpose of this cross-sectional exploratory study was to examine self-compassion among social workers (N = 1011) located in a state in the southeastern United States. Specifically, this study was guided by two distinct, yet interconnected research queries: (1) How self-compassionate are social workers and (2) what personal and professional factors contribute to self-compassion among social workers?FindingsFindings suggest social workers are fairly self-compassionate. Significant group differences in self-compassion exist by perceived health status (self-report), relationship status, social work licensing, and professional organization affiliation. Significant predictors of self-compassion included health status, educational level, and relationship status (in descending order of predictive power).ApplicationsAdept and ethical social work practice requires that practitioners engage in self-compassionate practices. This study offers pragmatic implications for social work practice, including training and apposite areas for research.


2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Pamela Naidoo ◽  
Graham C Lindegger ◽  
Girish M Mody

Objectives. To investigate the psychosocial aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to determine the predictors of RA health outcome in a low socio-economic group of clinic-based adult RA patients.Design. This was a cross-sectional study. Clinic-based adult RA patients were subjected to a series of self- administered questionnaires to assess their experience of the disease. Coping, social support, causal attribution, cognitive illness representation, pain and functional status were assessed. Joint status, which indicated the degree of severity of joint inflammation for each RA patient, was assessed by a rheumatologist.Subjects. The sample consisted of 186 RA patients with a mean age of 49.51 years and a mean duration of RA of 10.80 years.Outcome measures. Health status measures defined by pain and functional status, and joint status.Results. Psychological factors, especially coping, were more significant predictors of self-report of pain and functional status than socio-demographic factors. Both socio-demographic factors and psychological factors (especially coping) were found to be significant predictors of swollen and tender joint status.Conclusion and recommendations. As a psychological factor, coping emerged as a consistent predictor of both self-report of pain and functional status, and swollen and tender joint status. It is recommended that to enhance the quality of life of RA patients and improve their health status, the impact of psychosocial factors such as the way in which patients cope with their disease status, must be considered. Further, it is recommended that health professionals collaborate not only in attempting to refine the theoretical conceptualisation of RA, but also in devising holistic and multidisciplinary care for individuals afflicted with the disease.


Author(s):  
Masako Yamada ◽  
Elsi Dwi Hapsari ◽  
Hiroya Matsuo

We aim to clarify the behaviors toward noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) prevention focusing on lifestyle-related diseases and physical health status and examine their relationship among community-dwelling women in Indonesia. This cross-sectional study included women aged 45 years and older. Data were collected through an interview using a structured questionnaire; the following parameters were also measured: height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), handgrip strength, and 10 m gait speed. This study found that the majority of women adopted one or more healthy behaviors to prevent NCDs, while few women practiced comprehensive behaviors. Age, satisfaction with house income, living alone, social support, social participation, and household decision making were the determinant factors for behaviors toward NCDs prevention. A high prevalence of underweight (26.4%), overweight (31.9%), obesity (5.6%), high systolic blood pressure (SBP) (62.5%), and low muscle strength (54.2%) were frequently observed. Eating well-balanced meals, avoiding fatty foods, and undergoing blood cholesterol testing had significant correlations with physical health status. It is concluded that the activities at Posyandu Lansia (health village posts for older adults) are necessary to help women with unhealthy eating behaviors and lower physical activity and unawareness of health checkups to maintain focus and to develop a more practical approach to NCDs prevention.


2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 060-062
Author(s):  
Mahdi Kamoun ◽  
Mouna Mnif ◽  
Nadia Charfi ◽  
Basma Naceur ◽  
Fatma Mnif ◽  
...  

AbstractThe available studies in France showed a paradox among North African migrant men in France and some other developed countries, i.e., that migration could have a protective effect against some nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases compared to French. The origin of this paradox is not well documented. Particular attention was given to the influence of socio-cultural and environmental factors on health status of North African migrants. Conservation of healthy diet habits, lower prevalence of smoking, lower alcohol consumption, and adoption of a more active lifestyle may confer protective effects on morbidity and mortality of North African men compared to local-born French. It should be noted however that beneficial effects of migration in men would be expected to decrease with the length of stay in the host country because of acculturation to the host country lifestyle. More comprehensive and larger-scale studies will be required to provide a better insight into migration-health relationships.


Author(s):  
Marina Mendonça Emílio ◽  
Jéssica Carvalho Lima ◽  
Vitoria Helena Maciel Coelho ◽  
Lislei Jorge Patrizzi Martins ◽  
Shamyr Sulyvan de Castro ◽  
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Estudo transversal de base populacional, realizado em 2014, cujo objetivo foi verificar as associações entre o perfil sociodemográfico, morbidades referidas, indicadores de bem estar e trabalho remunerado, analisando dados do Inquérito de Saúde da Mulher da cidade de Uberaba/MG. As características sociodemográficas foram autorrelatadas. As morbidades referidas foram avaliadas por meio de autorrelato, a partir de uma lista baseada no questionário Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho e os indicadores de bem estar por meio de algumas questões do Questionário WHOQOL- bref, da Escala de Escala de Rastreamento Populacional de Depressão e do Self-Report Questionnaire. Participaram 1.483 mulheres (533 com e 950 sem trabalho remunerado). Das mulheres que não exerciam trabalho remunerado, 41,9% estava na faixa estaria de 60 anos ou mais, 51,26% em união estável, apresentaram média de escolaridade de 7,76 (±5,23) anos e de renda per capita de 815,98 (±1082,75) reais.  A maioria das que exerciam trabalho remunerado (54,6%), estava na faixa etária de 35-59 anos e 303 (56,85%) não estava em união estável, com média de escolaridade de 9,17(±4,90) anos e renda per capita de 788,55 (±766,69) reais. Houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos, indicando mulheres sem união estável e maior escolaridade exercendo trabalho remunerado. As morbidades mais relatadas por todas as mulheres foram as respiratórias, endócrinas/metabólicas e genitourinárias. As que exerciam trabalho remunerado estavam significativamente satisfeitas/muita Satisfeitas com o desempenho das atividades do dia a dia, relataram nada/muito pouco impedimento para realizar atividades devido a dor. Houve maior comprometimento para as donas de casa com relação sentir-se nervosa/tensa/preocupada, cansar com facilidade e apresentar esforço para realizar tarefas habituais.


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