scholarly journals Poor Eating Habits and Predictors of Weight Gain During the COVID-19 Quarantine Measures in Kuwait: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouf S ALMughamis ◽  
Shaimaa AlAsfour ◽  
Shariq Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public

Abstract Objective Despite the public health importance of documenting the burden of physical inactivity and weight gain, there is a paucity of such data in Kuwait during the lockdown for Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this survey was designed to estimate: the burden of poor eating habits particularly binge eating habits, fluctuations in weight and its predictors among the Kuwaiti public. Results There was a total of 522 valid respondents, with a mean age of 41.78 (11.75) years. There was a significant increase in weight of respondents during the quarantine (mean difference= -1.13, SD 5.39, t= -4.52, p < 0.001). Those with reporting unhealthy diets were 4.5 times more likely to report an increase in weight. Those reporting having anxiety throughout the day were 2.45 times more likely and those consuming snacks excessively were associated with 3.27 times higher odds of increase in weight than those not consuming it.

scholarly journals Poor eating habits and predictors of weight gain during the COVID-19 quarantine measures in Kuwait: a cross sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouf AlMughamis ◽  
Shaimaa AlAsfour ◽  
Shariq Mehmood
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unhealthy Eating ◽  
Media Platform

Background: Despite the public health importance of documenting the burden of physical inactivity and weight gain, there is a paucity of such data in Kuwait during the lockdown for Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this survey was designed to estimate: the burden of poor eating habits particularly binge eating habits, fluctuations in weight and its predictors among the Kuwaiti public. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from 2nd to 12th April 2020 among the general public in Kuwait. All data were collected through a social media platform (WhatsApp groups), through convenience and snowball sampling methods. The survey comprised three sections: a) demographic characteristics of respondents, b) eating habits particularly binge eating, consumption of snacks and beverages c) subjective feelings of anxiety and d) weight before and during the pandemic. All data were analyzed using SPSS (v.25). Results: There was a total of 522 valid respondents, with a mean age of 41.78 (11.75) years. There was a significant increase in weight of respondents during the quarantine (mean difference= -1.13, SD 5.39, t= -4.52, p < 0.001). Those with reporting unhealthy diets were 4.5 times more likely to report an increase in weight. Those reporting having anxiety throughout the day were 2.45 times more likely and those consuming snacks excessively were associated with 3.27 times higher odds of increase in weight than those not consuming it. Conclusions: We recommend that authorities develop a strategic plan to counter harmful effects of this pandemic on health that are originating from sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating patterns and psychological issues.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on dental surgeons’ immune status against hepatitis B virus in the Public Health System

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clea Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Bruno Wakayama ◽  
Tânia Adas Saliba ◽  
Orlando Adas Saliba Junior ◽  
Artênio José Ísper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
B Virus

scholarly journals Patient satisfaction of outpatient department at ESIS hospital, Nagpur, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 918
Author(s):  
Meena A. Deshmukh ◽  
Jayshree J. Upadhye
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Pharmacy Services ◽  
Large Network ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Insurance Scheme ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Medical Facilities

Background: Employee state insurance scheme (ESIS) is a multidimensional social security system providing medical facilities to the insured persons and their family through large network of hospitals and dispensaries all over India. The present study was done to measure the satisfaction of OPD (Outpatient Department) patients.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in ESI Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India on 500 patients attending OPD. Patients were approached at the end of their OPD visits to know their perceptions towards the public health facilities, during the months of September and October 2017. Data collected was analyzed.Results: In present study, out of 500 patients, 210 (42%) said that crowd was average, 270 (54%) were satisfied with queue system, 390 (78%) were satisfied with the availability of drugs, 380 (76%) were satisfied with the behaviour of pharmacist.205 (41%) patients said it was not overcrowded, 310 (62%) patients were happy with the behaviour of registration clerk, 330 (66%) were satisfied with the seating arrangements for the patients and attendants, 265 (53%) were satisfied with the cleanliness, 205 (41%) were satisfied with the condition of toilets.390 (78%) patients said that doctor was available, 270 (54%) said that waiting time was less, 325 (65%) said that doctor listened to the problem attentively, 435 (87%) said that the doctor explained nicely about the disease while 425 (85%) were satisfied with the time given by the doctor.Conclusions: Almost half of the patients were satisfied with the registration facilities, basic amenities, service by doctor and pharmacy services. Mostly, patients chose this hospital as it was free for them due to their insurance and as it was near their house. Still, there is scope for improvement.

scholarly journals Who did not appear? First dental visit absences in secondary care in a major Brazilian city: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 289-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Trindade Machado ◽  
Marcos Azeredo Furquim Werneck ◽  
Simone Dutra Lucas ◽  
Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Secondary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Independent Variables

The study sought to identify possible factors associated with non-attendance at first dental appointments scheduled in 2011 of users living in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, who were referred from primary care to different dental specialties in secondary care within the public health services of the city. A cross-sectional study was conducted based on research in secondary data bases of the public health regulatory system. The dependent variable was "no shows" for scheduled appointments, and the independent variables were age, time on the waiting list, gender, health district, and the specialty to which the individual was referred. Among the 6,428 first dental visits scheduled for 2011 in the specialties selected for analysis, 32.9 % were not performed due to the absence of the user. Bivariate analysis revealed a statistically significant association between non-attendance of the user and the five independent variables. Young adults, male, and resident in given districts who were referred to the specialties of surgery and endodontics and who waited longer on the waiting list exhibited a higher frequency of no-shows.

scholarly journals Emotional eating, binge eating, physical inactivity, and vespertine chronotype are negative predictors of dietary practices during COVID-19 social isolation: A cross-sectional study

Nutrition ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 111223
Author(s):  
Marcus VL dos Santos Quaresma ◽  
Camila Guazzelli Marques ◽  
Ana Carolina Oumatu Magalhães ◽  
Ronaldo Vagner Thomatieli dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Binge Eating ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Binge

scholarly journals Assessment of sub-centres of Belagavi district according to Indian public health standards 2012 guidelines: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1938
Author(s):  
Shrinivas K. Patil ◽  
Shivaswamy M. S.
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Health Care System ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Level Of Functioning ◽  
Health Standards

Background: In the public sector, a sub-health centre (sub-centre) is the most peripheral and first point of contact between the primary health care system and the community. The current level of functioning of the Sub-centres is much below the expectations. Objective: To assess sub-centres of Belagavi District according to Indian public health standards 2012 guidelines.Methods: A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted in Belagavi district of Karnataka. forty SCs, four SC from each of the 10 Talukas of Belagavi district were selected by simple random sampling. Study period: 1st January to 31st December 2014. Data collected - using a predesigned and structured questionnaire for IPHS facility survey.Results: The study showed 35% of SCs were catering the services for population as per the norms. Services like ante-natal clinics, post-natal clinics and immunization sessions were conducted regularly in all the SCs. About 33% of SCs had no buildings. A deficiency worth highlighting in the present study was the absence of residential facilities for the staff in half of the SCs. Proper supervision and monitoring of the service delivery activities of the SC staff was done only in 70% of SCs.Conclusions: IPHS guidelines are not being followed at SC level in the district. Recruitment of SC staff especially the Health Worker Male post should be filled at all the SCs for efficient functioning of the SCs. The SC should be periodically surveyed to identify the deficiency and necessary action could be taken to correct it. 

GAMBARAN DEPRESI MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT PSDKU UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA DI BANYUWANGI

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hayunda Fajri Sholikhah
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Depression Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Public Health Study

Globally the prevalence of depression is still high and causes death and killing. In Indonesia, depression is still a serious problem and its prevalence is increasing every year. In addition, the incidence of depression in students varies by university. This study aims to describe the depression of students of the Public Health Study Program at Universitas Airlangga Banyuwangi. This study used a cross-sectional study design with descriptive studies. The respondents was 68 students of the Public Health Study Program of Universitas Airlangga Banyuwangi, aged 17-21 years. Data is analyzed univariably. The results showed that of 68 respondents there were 57.4% of respondents who were depressed. Of the number of respondents who were depressed, 59% were in the young age category and 87.2% were female. Whereas if viewed based on the semester taken by respondents at the time of the study, the majority of respondents were in semester 2 that is equal to 41%, and most respondents had a GPA not cumlaude with a number of 59%. The conclusion of this study is depression prevalence rate of students of the Banyuwangi Public Health Study Program is higher than those who are not depressed. Better diagnosis and treatment of students who are depressed can help reduce suicide rates in adolescents.

scholarly journals Impact of 2017 ACC/AHA Guideline on Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, Control and Risk Factors of Hypertension: a Population-based, Cross-sectional Study in Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Sadeghi ◽  
Bahman Cheraghian ◽  
Zahra Mohammadi ◽  
Sadaf G Sepanlou ◽  
Sahar Masoudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Burden ◽  
The Public ◽  
And Control ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Abstract Background: In 2017, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) provided a new guideline for hypertension prevention and management. We aimed to update the prevalence, awareness, control and risk factors of hypertension based on this guideline and to estimate the number of people who are eligible for non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic intervention. Methods: This population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Khuzestan, a large province in the southwest of Iran. Comprehensive information about the potential risk factors of hypertension was collected and blood pressure, blood biomarkers, and anthropometric were measured. Moreover, the dietary pattern was evaluated in 10% of the participants, using a qualitative food frequency questionnaire.Results: A total number of 30,506 individuals aged 20-65 years was included in this study. In comparison to previous guideline (JNC8), the prevalence of hypertension in Khuzestan dramatically increased by 27.04% after implementation of ACC/AHA (15.81% vs 42.85%), which was more dominant in the male population and the 50-59 age group. The sex and age adjustment of the hypertension prevalence was estimated to be 39.40%. The number of individuals required antihypertensive treatment was slightly increased from 15.53% to 21.18%; however, the level of awareness and control dramatically dropped by 23.17% & 31.78%, respectively. All hypertension-related risk factors remained significant after applying the new guideline; however, the strength of the association was reduced in the risk factors like age, waist-hip ratio, body mass index, alcohol consumption, water pipe usage, and physical activity. Similarity, the association between hypertension and history of diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases were decreased by 38%, and 62%, respectively.Conclusions: In the ACC/AHA guideline, a higher number of individuals with the pre-hypertension condition had been shifted into the hypertension category and the level of awareness, treatment, and control was dramatically fallen, which highlight a great need to expand the public health infrastructure for further managing the substantial increase in the public health burden of hypertension.

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