Nutrition menu labelling in Terengganu: a cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, perception and their relationship with healthy food choices

Nutrition menu labelling has been implemented in a number of restaurants in Malaysia. However, no known empirical research has focused on assessing the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of nutrition menu labelling among consumers. Therefore, this cross -sectional study was conducted with 155 consumers (age 18 and above) from several selected cafeterias that were equipped with menu nutrition labelling to determine their KAP. Questionnaires consisting of socio-demographic, knowledge, attitude and perception of consumers on menu nutrition labelling, and consumers’ healthy food choices were given to the respondents through a self-administrated approach. The data collected were analysed using SPSS 21. The results show that respondent knowledge was predominantly moderate (54.8%), with a median score of 12 out of 25. Both the attitudes (87.1%) and perceptions (85.2%) of the respondents were mainly positive towards nutrition menu labelling. Attitude (r=0.547, p=0.001) and perception (r=0.539, p=0.001) had positive significant relationships towards healthy food choices among the respondents at p<0.05. In conclusion, most consumers have a positive attitude and perception of nutrition menu labelling and may significantly influence towards healthy food choices. Further strategies are needed to increase consumer knowledge of nutrition menu labelling to promote greater usage of this information among Malaysian consumers.

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Nutrition knowledge among university students in the UK: a cross-sectional study

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980021004754 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-24

Author(s):

Katerina Belogianni ◽

Ann Ooms ◽

Anastasia Lykou ◽

Hannah Jayne Moir

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Food Choices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Healthy Food ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nutrient Sources ◽

Factors Affecting

Abstract Objective: To investigate nutrition knowledge (NK) in university students, potential factors affecting knowledge and predictors of good NK. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017-2018. The revised General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire was administered online to assess overall NK and sub-sections of knowledge (dietary recommendations, nutrient sources of foods, healthy food choices and diet-disease relationships). The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare overall NK scores according to sex, age, ethnicity, field of study, studying status, living arrangement, being on a special diet and perceived health. Logistic regression was performed to identify which of these factors were associated with a good level of NK (defined as having an overall NK score above the median score of the sample population). Setting: two London-based universities. Participants: 190 students from various academic disciplines. Results: The highest NK scores were found in the healthy food choices (10 out of 13 points) and the lowest in the nutrient sources of foods section (25 out of 36 points). Overall NK score was 64 out of 88 points, with 46.8% students reaching a good level of knowledge. Knowledge scores significantly differed according to age, field of study, ethnicity and perceived health. Having good NK was positively associated with age (OR=1.05, 95% CI:1.00-1.1, p<0.05), White ethnicity (OR=3.27, 95% CI:1.68-6.35, p<0.001) and health rating as very good or excellent (OR=4.71, 95% CI:1.95-11.4, p<0.05). Conclusions: Future health-promoting interventions should focus on increasing knowledge of specific nutrition areas and consider the personal and academic factors affecting NK in university students.

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Associations between taste sensitivity, preference for sweet and salty flavours, and nutritional status of adolescents from public schools

Revista de Nutrição ◽

10.1590/1678-98652017000300009 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 369-375 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marize Melo dos SANTOS ◽

Camila Santos MARREIROS ◽

Herika Brenda Santana da SILVA ◽

Ana Raquel Soares de OLIVEIRA ◽

Kyria Jayanne Clímaco CRUZ

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Public Schools ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Food Choices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Taste Sensitivity ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sweet Foods ◽

Low Sensitivity

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to investigate the associations between taste sensitivity, preference for sweet and salty flavours, and nutritional status of adolescents in public schools. Methods We used a cross-sectional study involving 1,036 adolescents of both sexes, aged 10-19 years. Preference for sweet or salty flavours and preference for foods high in sugar or sodium were evaluated. Measurements of body mass index and taste flavour intensity recognition were conducted. Results Most participants were unable to identify the flavours and/or intensities, and only 18.0% of participants were able to correctly identify both the flavour and intensity of the samples. Most participants (82.1%) preferring sweet foods had low sensitivity to this taste, just as a large proportion of individuals preferring saltiness (82.3%) were less sensitive to salt (p<0.001). Preference for saltiness was associated with pre-obesity. Conclusion We found an association between a preference for sweet or salty flavours and nutritional status, highlighting the importance of poor food choices in the development of obesity and other chronic diseases.

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Kepuasan Klien Dengan Komunikasi Terapeutik Perawat Rumah Sakit Kepolisian Pusat Raden Said Soekanto

Jurnal Keperawatan Muhammadiyah ◽

10.30651/jkm.v5i1.4602 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Fandizal ◽

Duma Lumban Tobing ◽

Evin Novianti

Keyword(s):

Positive Attitude ◽

Client Satisfaction ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Measuring Instrument ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Therapeutic Communication ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Communication Techniques ◽

Research Type

Objective: to identify Relationship between attitude and therapeutic communication techniques with the level of client satisfaction.Methods: This article use Cross-sectional study design from descriptive-analytic research type. The measuring instrument uses 25 questionnaires. The number of samples in this study was 209 clients from a total of 442 clients. Data analysis using Chi-Square and Gamma Test.Results: The level of client satisfaction with nurses' therapeutic communication techniques and attitudes was 53.10%. A positive attitude of nurses in therapeutic communication 64.6% of clients expressed satisfaction, while 65.2% of clients were satisfied with good techniques in nurse therapeutic communication. There is a Relationship between Attitudes and Therapeutic Communication Techniques with Client Satisfaction Levels with ρ 0,001 and 0,000.Conclusion: There is a significant and strong enough relationship between attitude and techniques therapeutic communication with the level of client satisfaction.

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Nurses’ eating habits in Lebanon during the economic and health crises: a cross-sectional study

Archives of Public Health ◽

10.1186/s13690-021-00775-1 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 80 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rita Georges Nohra ◽

Elissa Naim ◽

Taghrid Chaaban ◽

Monique Rothan-Tondeur

Keyword(s):

Eating Habits ◽

Multiple Stressors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Scientific Data ◽

Healthy Food ◽

Hospital Nurses ◽

Food Groups ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Nurses face multiple stressors that can influence their lifestyle, thus affecting their health status. Scarce are the scientific data on the nutritional status of nurses, especially during health crises. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the eating habits of hospital nurses in the context of an exceptional economic situation in Lebanon. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a web-based questionnaire, targeting a non-random sampling of frontline nurses using the snowball technique. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were carried out. The population of the study included all registered nurses working in the Lebanese hospitals. A total of 533 nurses completed the questionnaire; 500 surveys were selected after excluding the ones presenting conditions that may affect their eating behavior. Results The majority of the respondents were women (78.6%) with a mean age of 33 years [18-60] [SD,7.44 years]. Most of them (57.6%) had a crowding index ≥1. The consumption of different food groups decreased during these crises. There was a significant correlation between stress and deterioration of healthy food consumption, which provides beneficial nutrients and minimizes potentially harmful elements, especially for meat (OR 2.388, CI 1.463 to 3.898, P < 0.001). The decrease in monthly income showed a real impact on the consumption of healthy food such as meat (OR 2.181, CI 1.504 to 3.161, P < 001), fruits (OR 1.930, CI 1.289 to 2.888, P = 0.001), and milk and dairy products (OR 1.544, CI 1.039 to 2.295, P = 0.031). Conclusions The pandemic and in particular the economic crisis has changed the consumption of healthy food among hospital nurses in Lebanon. Similar research and support may be extended to include other frontline health care workers.

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Hypertension and its Relation with Waist to Hip Ratio in Women Referred to Bojnurd Urban Health Centers in 2014

The Open Hypertension Journal ◽

10.2174/1876526201911010001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Hossein Lashkardoost ◽

Fateme Hoseyni ◽

Elham Rabbani ◽

Farzane Q Moqadam ◽

Leila Hosseini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Centers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Waist To Hip Ratio ◽

Significant Relationships ◽

Present Cross Sectional Study

Introduction: North Khorasan province has one of the highest rates of hypertension. One of the main causes of hypertension is obesity. Obesity is one of the most important public health problems around the world as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Since a similar study was not conducted in Bojnurd, we examined the relationship between waist to hip ratio with hypertension. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on women referring to Bojnurd health centers. To analyze the data, we used t-test, chi-square, multiple logistic regression and Pearson correlation in Stata 12 software. Results: In this cross-sectional study, the prevalence of systolic blood pressure was 14.78% and diastolic blood pressure was 15.65%. So waist to the hips showed the highest correlation with the changes in hypertension. Conclusion: There are significant relationships between the age and the number of pregnancies with the risk of hypertension. Since a significant percentage of people are unaware of the existence of hypertension, changing diet and having regular physical activity along with social support is an important strategy.

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Correlation Between Cognitive Function with Disease Activity of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

Indonesian Journal of Rheumatology ◽

10.37275/ijr.v11i1.142 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Aep Saepudin ◽

Paulus Anam Ong ◽

Syarief Hidayat ◽

Andri Reza Rahmadi ◽

Laniyati Hamijoyo

Keyword(s):

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Disease Activity ◽

Cognitive Dysfunction ◽

Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Median Score ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Systemic Lupus ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Cognitive dysfunction was found in 55-80% Neuropsychiatry Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NPSLE) patients. Serious concern from clinicans was needed as its impact to patient’s quality of life. Disease activity is expected to be affecting patient’s cognitive function. Previous studies regarding correlation between disease activity and cognitive dysfunction showed various results. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between disease activity and cognitive function in SLE patients.Methods: This study is an analytical cross-sectional study. Subjects were SLE patients at the rheumatology clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung during June-August 2017. Subject’s evaluations included disease activity assessment using SLE disease activity index-2K (SLEDAI-2K) and cognitive function assessment using MoCA-Ina test. Data were analyzed by using Spearman Rank correlation test. Results: Mean age of the subjects was 31 ± 8 years old, most of them were senior high school graduates (65.8 %) and median length of study was 12 years. Subject’s median duration of illness was 44 months. Their MoCA-Ina median score was 25, while SLEDAI-2K median score was 6. Cognitive dysfunctions were found in more than half of subjects (52.63%), which memory domain (78.95%) was most frequently impaired. Most of subjects were patients with active SLE (63.2%). Correlation test showed there was no correlation between SLEDAI-2K score and MoCA-Ina score (rs=0.023, p=0.445).Conclusion: There was no correlation between disease activity (SLEDAI-2K score) and cognitive function (MoCA-Ina score). Keywords: Cognitive dysfunction, MoCA-Ina, Systemic lupus erythematosus, SLEDAI-2K

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Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness on Puberty Menorrhagia among Medical Students of Saveetha Medical College

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i50b33446 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 235-240

Author(s):

T. Sarathkumar ◽

K. Jayashree

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Statistical Tools ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Parametric Data ◽

Non Parametric

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness on pubertal menorrhagia among medical students. Design: It was a cross-sectional study conducted at the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam. Methodology: The study was carried out on 129 students comprising of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year M.B.B.S students. The students were given a pretested questionnaire and asked to fill up the questions. The responses were collected and analysed using appropriate statistical tools for parametric and non-parametric data with the help of SPSS for Windows version 22 software. Results: The knowledge of participants on pubertal menorrhagia was 58%. The participants that had a positive attitude concerning pubertal menorrhagia was 55% the awareness of participants on pubertal menorrhagia was 51% Conclusion: The study concluded that there is a definitive knowledge of pubertal menorrhagia among students. the participants showed the palpable deficit of knowledge and awareness as well. To prevent such practices knowledge, awareness must spread among the students.

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Attitudes of medical students towards psychiatry and mental illnesses: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan

BJPsych Open ◽

10.1192/bjo.2021.802 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (S1) ◽

pp. S303-S304

Author(s):

Syed Muhammad Jawad Zaidi ◽

Muhammad Hamza ◽

Raja Adnan Ahmed ◽

Mishal Fatima ◽

Hassan Nadeem ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Medical Students ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Personal Experience ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mental Illnesses ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Crisis

AimsThe increasing burden of mental disorders coupled with the social stigmatization in Pakistan is an immense barrier in combating the emerging mental health crisis. The low number of qualified psychiatrists and poor intake in post-graduate psychiatry training programs in the region further complicates the problem. Thus, our study aims to assess the attitudes of Pakistani medical students towards psychiatry. Furthermore, we also aim to evaluate how experience and different levels of exposure to psychiatry among students affect their attitudes towards psychiatry as a career choice.MethodThis cross-sectional study was conducted via an online survey made on Google Forms. A total of 831 medical students studying across various private and public medical institutions of Pakistan responded to the survey. The questionnaire comprised of demographical details (gender, age, institution, and academic year) exposure to psychiatry, duration of psychiatry rotation, and personal experience with mental illness. The attitudes of medical students towards psychiatry were evaluated using the English version of the 30-item Attitudes Towards Psychiatry (ATP-30) scale. Chi-square test and multiple regression with backward method were used to analyze the data.ResultThe Cronbach's alpha value of the ATP-30 scale was 0.830. The participants in our study had a mean score of 107.6 ± 12 on ATP-30. Overall, most participants had a positive attitude towards psychiatry. Multiple regression analysis revealed a significant model pertaining to predictors of attitude toward psychiatry (F (df) = 11.28 (830), P < 0.001). However, the predictors included in the model accounted for only 5.8% of the variation in ATP-30 scores. According to it, those students had a more positive attitude toward psychiatry who identified as female, older and having any sort of exposure toward psychiatric specialty, direct involvement in psychiatric patient care, and reporting personal experience of mental illnesses.ConclusionOur study showed that medical students had a positive attitude towards psychiatry but female medical students, students with previous exposure to psychiatry, and students with longer psychiatry rotations tend to view psychiatry more positively. The generally positive trend towards psychiatry in Pakistan indicates the need to sustain improvements through proactive measures. We recommend longer placements for medical students in mental health settings for at least 4 weeks or longer. Medical schools should also promote research, discussions, and seminars on different psychiatric illnesses in order to enhance awareness among the students.

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Population preferences and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-11814-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Junaid Tahir ◽

Muhammad Saqlain ◽

Waleed Tariq ◽

Summaiya Waheed ◽

Steven H. S. Tan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Family Income ◽

Vaccine Development ◽

Population Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vaccine Uptake ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Government Officials ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background While vaccine development is itself a challenge; ensuring optimal vaccine uptake at population level can present an even more significant challenge. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the Pakistani population’s attitude and preferences towards the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out through an online self-administered questionnaire from 27 September 2020 to 11 October 2020. A total of 883 people responded to the survey. The questionnaire included the participants’ socio-demographic variables, attitudes, beliefs towards the COVID-19 vaccine and acceptance and rejection of vaccination, and reasons for them. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the predictors for vaccine acceptance and willingness to pay for the vaccine. Results A majority (70.8%) of respondents will accept the COVID-19vaccine if available, and 66.8% showed a positive attitude towards vaccination. Monthly family income, education level, self-diagnosis of COVID-19 or a friend, family member, or colleague are significant factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination. The dogma of being naturally immune to COVID-19 was a key reason for the refusal of the vaccine. Less than half (48%) of those who refuse will vaccinate themselves if government officials have made it compulsory. A third (33.9%) of participants were willing to pay up to (7 USD) 1000 Pkr (Pakistani Rupees) for the vaccine. Conclusion The population’s positive attitude should be improved by increasing awareness and eradicating false myths about vaccines through large-scale campaigns.

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Relationships between physical activity, food choices, gender and BMI in Southern Californian teenagers

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2017-0067 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (5) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jaclyn B. Gaylis ◽

Susan S. Levy ◽

Shiloah Kviatkovsky ◽

Rebecca DeHamer ◽

Mee Young Hong

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Food Choices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Red Meat ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Healthy Food ◽

Processed Meat ◽

Healthy Weight ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Given the increased prevalence of pediatric obesity and risk of developing chronic disease, there has been great interest in preventing these conditions during childhood by focusing on healthy lifestyle habits, including nutritious eating and physical activity (PA). The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between PA, body mass index (BMI) and food choices in adolescent males and females. This cross-sectional study, using a survey questionnaire, evaluated 1212 Southern Californian adolescents’ self-reported PA, BMI and food frequency. Results revealed that even though males are more active than females, they have higher BMI percentile values (p < 0.05). Females consumed salad, vegetables and fruit more frequently than males (p < 0.05), where males consumed hamburgers, pizza, red meat, processed meat, eggs, fish, fruit juice, soda and whole milk more frequently than females (p < 0.05). Overweight/obese teens consumed red meat, processed meat and cheese more frequently than healthy weight teens (p < 0.05), yet there was no difference in PA between healthy and overweight/obese teens. These results demonstrate that higher levels of PA may not counteract an unhealthy diet. Even though PA provides numerous metabolic and health benefits, this study suggests that healthy food choices may have a protective effect against overweight and obesity. Healthy food choices, along with PA, should be advocated to improve adolescent health by encouraging maintenance of a healthy weight into adulthood.

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