scholarly journals The impact of front of package label design on consumer understanding of nutrient amounts among residents of the urban area in Chennai

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2141-2148
Author(s):  
Viswanath B ◽  
Manju ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Nutrient Amounts ◽  
The Impact

The producer, selling and utilisation of packed nourishments have supported a preeminent flood lately in India. Food labelling is one of the vital population-based methods that can help customers make beneficial food selections by offering essential information about the food on the packaging. The present study aims to assess the impact of front of package label design on consumer understanding of nutrient amounts among residents of the urban area in Chennai. A cross-sectional study was conducted in an urban area in Chennai. Four hundred participants were studied by convenient sampling method. Participants were from 18 years age and above. The study duration was about three months. A pretested and semi-structured questionnaire was given, and the desired information was elicited. Data was then analysed with the help of statistical package for the social sciences software (SPSS). Chi-square test was done to test the significance (p<0.05). The mean age was of the participants was found to be 27.52 ± 11SD. About 63% of participants preferred packed foods over unpacked foods. And 68% of participants have nutritional knowledge and looked into nutrition facts on the back of the pack. Association of gender and socioeconomic class with knowledge of participants were found to be insignificant. Association of occupation with the frequency of purchasing packed food products was significant. Many people look into the nutrition facts table and do not understand and fail to interpret. It is important to provide front of pack labels for better understanding of the consumers.

scholarly journals Shift Work and Dry Eye Disease in the Korean Working Population: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5492
Author(s):  
Joonho Ahn ◽  
So-Jung Ryu ◽  
Jihun Song ◽  
Hyoung-Ryoul Kim
Keyword(s):  
Shift Work ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dry Eye Disease ◽  
Eye Disease ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
Chi Square Test

This study aimed to evaluate the association between shift work and dry eye disease (DED) in the general population. The 2011 Korea Health Panel (KHP) was used. Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess the relationship between shift work and DED. Stratification analysis was conducted by sex and age. Overall, the odds ratio (OR) of DED according to shift work did not showed significant results (adjusted OR = 1.230, 95% CI 0.758–1.901). When findings were stratified based on age older or younger than 40 years, the OR of DED increased to 2.85 (95% CI: 1.25–5.90) in shift workers under 40 years of age. Our results show an association between shift work and DED in a group of younger subjects.

scholarly journals Prevalence of low back pain and associated factors in adults from a middle-size Brazilian city

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1575-1582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Everton Alex Carvalho Zanuto ◽  
Jamile Sanches Codogno ◽  
Diego Giulliano Destro Christófaro ◽  
Luiz Carlos Marques Vanderlei ◽  
Jefferson Rosa Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: To determine the prevalence of low back pain and some related variables among adults of both genders.Methods: Was conduct a cross-sectional study of population-based in the urban area of Presidente Prudente, São Paulo. The sample consisted of 743 adult residents for over two years in this city. Low back pain, quality of sleep and physical activity were collected through face to face interview at the residence of respondents. Was used the chi-square test to analyze the association between variables, later was created tree multivariate models with hierarchical inclusion of confounding factors.Results: The prevalence of low back pain reported last year was 50.2% (95% CI: 46.6, 53.8), and the last week 32.3% (95% CI: 28.9, 35.6). Was association among low back pain and females (p-value = 0.031), older age, lower education, altered sleep and overweight, the adjusted model found that people over the age of 45 years (45 to 59.9 years, OR = 13.1 [1.72-98.5] and ≥ 60 years, OR = 9.10 [1.15-71.7]), with some alteration of sleep (OR = 3.21 [1.84-5.61]) and obese (OR = 2.33 [1:26 to 4:33]) seems to be a risk group for low back pain.Conclusion: The prevalence of low back pain is high and obese people aged over 45 years, with any sleep disturbance are a group at higher risk for low back pain.

scholarly journals Levels and determinants of maternal morbidity in Sangli, Maharashtra, India: a community based study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 769
Author(s):  
Sanjay R. Quraishi ◽  
Anuradha P. Gaydhanker ◽  
Girish B. Dhumale
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Maternal Morbidity ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: In developing countries, the leading cause of disability in women aged 15-44 years is pregnancy and childbirth related complications. Many women do not die of causes related to pregnancy but suffer severe morbidities due to pregnancy related physiological stress.Methods: It is a Community based cross sectional study, conducted at randomly selected villages, towns and households in Sangli, Maharashtra, India. Sampling was done by simple random sampling, with a computed sample size of 3200. Study tool was a pre-tested questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using percentages and Chi-square test. Microsoft Excel and SPSS 22 were used for analysis.Results: The study revealed a high prevalence of maternal morbidity in Sangli, Maharashtra, India. 52.65% women in urban area and 96.53% in rural area suffered from at least one morbidity. In rural area of Sangli, Maharashtra, India maximum of the women surveyed i.e., 30% have primary school education as compared to urban area of Sangli, Maharashtra, India which constitute 34%. A majority of the women in both the districts were suffering from mild complications but the percentage of serious complications is very high in the rural area (15%) than in the urban area (6%).Conclusions: In spite of low levels of perception about maternal morbidities, relatively higher utilization of health services during antepartum period should be taken as an advantage for initiating complete antenatal services, i.e. beyond the coverage of women by TT injection and supply of IFA tablets. The governmental initiation of supplying protein-rich food to pregnant and lactating mothers through ICDS programme has significantly lowered the morbidity levels probably by lessening the levels of anaemia. 

Is parenting a determinant of adolescent mental health? – A population based study in South India

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asha Hegde ◽  
Asha Kamath ◽  
Kallol Roy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background: The transitional phase encompassing the physiological and psychological changes during our lifespan is termed as adolescence. Adolescents get mislead to substance use, violence related activities, dating relationships, unhealthy lifestyle. Minimal studies are conducted in India to identify the parenting factors that affect an adolescent’s mind. The aim of our study was to explore the role of parenting and social surroundings on – adolescent’s mental health and involvement in violence related activities. Methods: Cross sectional study design was adopted. Semi structured questionnaire was used. Data obtained was entered and analyzed using SPSS 15. Proportions were used to report the findings. Chi-square test was used to find associations between mental health issues, involvement in violence related activities and Interpersonal Relationship (IPR) Status. Multiple logistic regressions were done to identify independent predictors of mental health. Results: A total of 1770 adolescents participated. Proportion of adolescents with good IPR with parents reported to be having a better mental health status and low involvement in violent related activities. Schools also displayed similar effects. Neighborhood, peers did not display any significant effect on adolescent’s mental health. Most significant predictor for adolescent mental health was IPR with parents and at school. Conclusion: The study highlights the need of a cordial environment at places which does influence the adolescent’s mental health. Interventions enhancing the relationship status of adolescents with parents, at school must be carried out to observe the change in adolescent behavior.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on the prevalence and risk factors of fall among the elderly in an urban area of Chidambaram

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 4786
Author(s):  
B. Sindhubala ◽  
I. K. Annie ◽  
A. John William Felix
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
Elderly Falls ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: In India, the elderly people constitute 8.6% of the total population. Fall is a major cause of injuries and can increase the risk of early mortality among elderly. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of falls among elderly and its associated risk factors.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among elderly population over 60 years and above, in an urban area. About 115 elderly were selected using convenient sampling method. A predesigned semi structured questionnaire was administered to collect information about falls. In statistical analysis, descriptive statistics and chi square test was employed using SPSS version 21.3.Results: The prevalence of fall in the past 12 months was found to be 27%. Among these, 77.4% of the participants had single fall and 22.6% had two episodes of falls. The majority (84.2%) of falls occurred indoors, 60.5% falls occurred during morning hours. Half of the participants had reported the reasons for falls as slippery floor (55.6%). Age was found to be significantly associated with falls.Conclusions: Falls are very common among elderly. Identification of factors significantly affecting elderly falls can help in planning public health policies and programs for prevention of falls.

Socioeconomic Status and Objectively Measured Physical Activity in Thai Adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 712-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurusart Konharn ◽  
Maria Paula Santos ◽  
José Carlos Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Thai Adolescents ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
The Impact

Background:The impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on objective measures of physical activity (PA) in adolescence is poorly understood. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between SES and objectively measured PA in Thai adolescents.Methods:PA was objectively measured every 30 seconds for 7 consecutive days using ActiGraph GT1M uniaxial accelerometers in 177 secondary-school adolescents aged 13 to 18 years that were classified into 3 SES groups (low, middle, and high). The associations between SES and adolescents’ PA were examined using 1-way ANOVA with multiple comparisons and Chi-square test.Results:Adolescents of low-SES accumulated more minutes of PA and less of sedentary behavior than those of high-SES, Additionally, low-SES adolescents tended to meet the daily PA guidelines more than other groups, particularly in girls (P < .01).Conclusions:This study evidences an inverse relationship between SES and PA levels, and shows the importance of targeting high SES adolescents in intervention programs to enhance health behaviors. Based on these findings, we also suggest that SES must be considered as an important determinant in promoting regular PA and in increasing proportions of adolescents meeting current health-related PA guidelines.

scholarly journals Scaling-up universal financial protection: experience from a tertiary health facility of the impact of perception on the willingness to enrol in health insurance schemes in Delta State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Ufuoma John Ejughemre
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Perception Of Health ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To assess the evidence of how the perception of health insurance impacts on the willingness to enrol and utilize health insurance among clienteles using tertiary health services. Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The instrument was a pre-tested, semi-structured self administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics as well as chi-square test and regression analysis were done to show statistically significant associations. Results: The findings reveal that majority of the respondents, that is 109 (46.4%) were of the opinion that health insurance is a viable programme, however they had their reservations, which were those of uncertainty, amongst others. Nevertheless, the perception by most of the respondents showed that they need more information based on their poor experiences of health insurance, and this strengthens their quest to enrol in any such scheme. A sufficiently reliable association between the feeling that they need more information on health insurance and the willingness to enrol in a health insurance scheme (χ2 = 11.690, df = 1, p-value = .001) was shown. Conclusion: The findings from this study has brought to the fore that perception of clients using health services impacts on their desire and willingness to participate in health insurance schemes. However, there are concerns that necessitate wide spread advocacy for health insurance.

scholarly journals Investigating The Risk Factors for Hypertension in A Population-Based Study: Fasa PERSIAN COHORT Data

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Bijani ◽  
Saeed Parvizi ◽  
Azizallah Dehghan ◽  
Massih Sedigh Rahimabadi ◽  
Mahsa Rostami Chijan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Population

Abstract Background: High prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and its subsequent serious complications make this disease as a major health-treatment concern in many societies. The current study aimed to investigate known factors as risk factors for hypertension and the way of their association in study population of Fasa cohort in south of Iran at 2019.Methods: This is an analytical-cross sectional study. Study population was the individuals covered by Fasa cohort. Information of the first phase of Fasa Persian cohort in south of Iran was used in the study. Independent t-test, chi-square test, analysis of variances, Pearson correlation coefficient, and logistic regression were used to analyze data. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 22, and P-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Out of the population of 10111 individuals of the study, 5546(54.86%) subjects were female and 4565(45.16%) were male. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 41.8 %. In the present study (28/5%) were with HTN stage 1, and (13/3%), were with HTN stage 2. In addition, a significant association was observed among HTN and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and renal failure (p<0.5).Conclusions: prevalence of HTN in study population is considerable. Given its hazardous complications, application of appropriate methods in order to screen, prevent and treat HTN is necessary. In addition, using training programs, changing lifestyle, and promoting self-care behaviors can be effective in prevention, control, and decrease in hazardous complications caused by HTN.

scholarly journals Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Otolaryngology Residency Training: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serafín Sánchez-Gómez ◽  
Juan Manuel Maza-Solano ◽  
Luz López-Flórez ◽  
Pablo Parente Arias ◽  
David Lobo Duro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Training ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Impact

Abstract BackgroundTraining in surgical specialties has declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. A study was carried out to further analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on specific aspects of clinical, training, and research activities performed by the otolaryngology residents in Spain.MethodsA cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted during the last two weeks of February 2021. The study consisted of an online survey taken by otolaryngology residents who had undertaken one-year continuing training from February 15, 2020 to February 15, 2021 and consisted of 26 questions exploring the impact of the COVID-19 on the health of the ENT residents and training activities. Categorical variables were reported as frequency and percentage. When indicated, Pearson´s Chi-square test (c2) with Yates´s correction and Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) were used.Results143 completed surveys were received from 264 Residents (54.17%). 36 residents (25.2%) have suffered from the disease due to SARS-CoV-2. Most of them only developed mild symptoms (86.1%), with 3 requiring hospitalization (8.3%). The origin of infection was unknown in all cases and the need for confinement was principally due to either attending an asymptomatic patient in 9 cases (6.3%) or to being in close contact with an asymptomatic person off hospital grounds in 22 (15.4%). 60.1% of the residents surveyed reported having lost more than 6 months of their training period, and in 18.8% of cases, it was as high as 10 and 12 months. There has been a reduction of more than 75% of what was planned in surgical training (p < 0.05) of tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, stapedectomy, cochlear implants, endoscopic sinonasal and anterior skull base surgery, septoplasty and turbinoplasty.ConclusionsThe decline in ENT activity and residents having to assist in other COVID-19 units during the most critical moments of the pandemic, has caused the main reduction in their training capacity. Virtual activities have been widely accepted, but they have not completely replaced all residents’ training needs. Specialized ENT training should be extended from 6 months to 1 year to ensure adequate training, especially for recovering the surgical Otology and Rhinology hands-on training lost during the pandemic.

scholarly journals Asupan makan DASH-like diet untuk mencegah risiko hipertensi pada wanita prediabetes

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Ayu Rahadiyanti ◽  
Budi Yuli Setianto ◽  
Martalena Br Purba
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertension Risk ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Diet Intake ◽  
Obesity Hypertension ◽  
The Impact

Background: Prediabetics have cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Unhealthy food intake can increase the risk of hypertension in prediabetes. Prediabetes hypertension has the impact on increasing prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A cohort study has shown that DASH diet is related to the lower incidence of hypertension in women (1).Objective: Of this study had the purpose to know that inappropriate DASH-like diet intake is associated with hypertension risk at prediabetes women in Puskesmas Tlogosari Kulon Semarang.Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Puskesmas Tlogosari Kulon area on January – March 2014 among 117 prediabetes women. The subjects were selected using consecutive sampling. Independent variable in this study was DASH-like diet intake which assessed from FFQ and the dependent variable was hypertension risk. The subject was classified as at risk for hypertension if, in seated position, the mean of the two measurements was ≥120/80 mmHg. Chi-Square test and logistic regression were used to analyze the data.Results: The mean of DASH-like diet score in subjects who were not at hypertension risk (3.31) was higher than subjects who were at hypertension risk (3.23). There was 90,77% person with hypertension risk who did not consume DASH-like diet properly. But the association of DASH-like diet intake with hypertension risk was not significant (p=0.194). The multivariate result showed that there was association between family history (p=0.047), obesity (p=0.016), and fat intake (p=0.015) with hypertension risk.Conclusion: Inappropriate DASH-like diet intake may increase the risk of hypertension, but it is not statistically significant.

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