Quality of Social Media and Web-Based Information Regarding Inappropriate Nuclear Cardiac Stress Testing and the Choosing Wisely Campaign: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vending machines (VMs) have been identified as an obesogenic factor, offering mainly energy-dense and nutrient-poor foods, with limited healthy options available. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess consumption trends and attitude toward vending machine (VM) foods in a university setting. A web-based survey was conducted among 1250 students and staff. Most participants reported weight gain (43.4%) and poorer food choices (53.4%) since joining the university. Participants described VM foods as expensive (53.7%) and lacking variety (34.3%). Over 81% demanded the availability of healthier options. About 75% of participants were VMs users. The most frequently purchased VM items were water, chocolate, and chips. Males reported consuming nuts, soda, iced tea, and energy drinks more frequently than females (p < 0.005). The main reasons for using the VM were hunger and lack of time. Over 40% nominated fresh fruits, baked chips, sandwiches, and dry roasted nuts to be provided in the VMs as healthier food options. Males and those responsible for buying their own food were more likely to select healthier options (p = 0.001). Findings can be used to inform stakeholders of current vending behaviors and to plan tailored interventions to improve the nutritional quality of vended items and promote healthier food choices.

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Predictive factors of quality of life among systemic lupus erythematosus patients in Thailand: a web-based cross-sectional study

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/s11136-020-02494-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (9) ◽

pp. 2415-2423

Author(s):

Nop T. Ratanasiripong ◽

Paul Ratanasiripong

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Predictive Factors ◽

Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Systemic Lupus ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based

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Quality of web-based information on social phobia: a cross-sectional study

Depression and Anxiety ◽

10.1002/da.20381 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 25 (5) ◽

pp. 461-465 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Yasser Khazaal ◽

Sebastien Fernandez ◽

Sophie Cochand ◽

Isabel Reboh ◽

Daniele Zullino

Keyword(s):

Social Phobia ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based

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Quality of web-based information for osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

Physiotherapy ◽

10.1016/j.physio.2018.02.003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 104 (3) ◽

pp. 318-326 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

A. Barrow ◽

S. Palmer ◽

S. Thomas ◽

S. Guy ◽

J. Brotherton ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based

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ANALISIS HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR PADA REMAJA

JURNAL KEPERAWATAN ◽

10.35790/jkp.v8i2.32092 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Kezia Woran ◽

Rina M Kundre ◽

Ferlan A Pondaag

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Social Media ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Sleep Patterns ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Use Of Social Media

Abstract: Social media is an online platform through internet-based applications and most of the users are Adolescents. Adolescent habits of spending a long time using social media caused disruption of rest and sleep patterns resulting poor quality of sleepr. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the usage of social media and sleep quality of Adolescents in grade XI Mathematics and Sciences State Senior High School 1 Langowan. This study used descriptive analytic with Cross Sectional Study approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a total sample of 80 Adolescents. The Result of statistical test studies using the Fisher Exact test and obtained a significant value ρ = 0,000 < α = 0.05. This study concluded there was a relationship between the use of social media and sleep quality in adolescents in class XI Mathematics and Sciences State Senior High School 1 Langowan. This study recommend that adolescents will be able to reduce the use of social media and be able to manage the rest and sleep patterns, for schools and parents to continue watching and educating adolescents in using social media. Key Words : Social Media, Sleep Quality, Adolescents Abstrak: Media sosial merupakan sebuah media online melalui aplikasi berbasis internet dan untuk pengguna terbanyak adalah remaja. Kebiasaan remaja menghabiskan waktu yang cukup lama untuk menggunakan media sosial mengakibatkan terganggunya pola istirahat dan tidur sehingga kualitas tidur menjadi buruk. Tujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan Penggunaan media sosial dengan Kualitas tidur pada remaja di kelas XI Matematika Ilmu Alam (MIA) SMA N 1 Langowan. Desain Penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Deskriptif Analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive Sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 80 remaja. Hasil Penelitian uji statistik menggunakan uji Fisher Exact dan didapatkan nilai signifikan ρ Value = 0,000 < α = 0,05. Kesimpulan terdapat hubungan antara penggunaan media sosial dan kualitas tidur pada remaja dikelas XI Matematika Ilmu Alam (MIA) SMA N 1 Langowan. Saran diharapkan remaja mampu mengurangi penggunaan media sosial dan mampu memenejemen pola istirahat dan tidur, bagi pihak sekolah dan orang tua agar tetap mengawasi dan mengedukasi remaja dalam menggunakan media sosial. Kata Kunci : Media Sosial, Kualitas Tidur, Remaja

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Assessment of quality of life in patients after COVID-19 infection: A questionnaire-based observational study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v12i8.37649 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 9-15

Author(s):

Kiran Raj Hanumantha ◽

Pooja Naik ◽

Lavanya Varma ◽

Manoj Varma ◽

Shruthi Manipal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

And Gender ◽

Novel Coronavirus

Background: By the end of 2019, the world has witnessed a pandemic of COVID-19 caused by novel coronavirus and is referred to as SARS-CoV-2. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of our research was to show how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected patient`s quality of life after infection with the virus post recovery. Materials and Methods: It was a questionnaire based cross sectional study. Study tool included a reliability checked self-made questionnaire with 30 questions. It was disseminated through mobile and web-based social media platforms to recovered COVID-19 patients hospitalized at centre, in and around Surathkal. Sample collection was done between September 2020 to December 2020 for about 3 months duration with a total of 550 recovered patients. We found significant stress with increasing age, which was more among males and housewives. Data analyzed by the descriptive statistics association. Results: Out of 550 recovered patients, with 314 (57.1%) of them being males. The average age was 41.02 years (SD) (16.86). Gender (p=0.017), occupation (p=0.0002), and age (p=0.001) were found to be related to stress levels. Age (p=0.001), occupation (p=0.001), and gender (p=0.002) were found to be related to feelings of isolation. The majority took all precautions, such as social distancing and disinfectant use. Conclusions: Significant increase in stress with increasing age, which was more among males and housewives. Reduced quality of life in males and elderly patients of covid-19 infection predominantly because of psychological discomfort, but family and friends played a major role as coping mechanisms.

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