Hypertension, physical activity and other associated factors in military personnel: A cross-sectional study

Objective. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in newly declared municipalities of Kathmandu, Nepal.Design, Settings, and Participants. This was a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in the municipalities of Kathmandu District, Nepal, between January and July 2015. Study participants were aged 18 to 70 years, residing permanently in the study sites. Municipalities, Wards, households, and respondents were selected randomly.Results. Of the 587 participants, 58.8% were females, mean (SD) age was 42.3 (13.5) years, 29.3% had no formal education, 35.1% were Brahmins, and 41.2% were homemakers. Prevalence of hypertension was 32.5% (95% CI: 28.7–36.3). Age, gender, education, ethnicity, occupation, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diabetes, menopausal history, and family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension were significantly associated with hypertension. In multivariable analysis, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, body mass index, and diabetes were identified as significant explanatory variables for hypertension.Conclusion. This study demonstrated that the people living in newly established municipalities of Kathmandu, Nepal, have a high burden of hypertension as well as its associated factors. Therefore, community-based preventive approaches like lifestyle modification and early detection and treatment of hypertension might bring a substantial change in tackling the burden effectively.

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Physical activity and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: facility-based cross-sectional study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-020-2777-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Teklehaimanot Tekle Hailemariam ◽

Yosef Sibhatu Gebregiorgis ◽

Berihu Fisseha Gebremeskel ◽

Tsiwaye Gebreyesus Haile ◽

Theresa Monaco Spitznagle

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Fluid consumption, hydration status, and its associated factors: a cross sectional study among medical students in Palembang, Indonesia

World Nutrition Journal ◽

10.25220/wnj.v05.i1.0012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 88

Author(s):

Dwi Lisa Nur'aini ◽

Ardesy Melizah Kurniati ◽

Moretta Damayanti ◽

Syarif Husin ◽

Joko Marwoto

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Medical Students ◽

Specific Gravity ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Urine Specific Gravity ◽

Hydration Status ◽

Fluid Consumption ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Adequate fluid consumption and hydration status of students become a special concern because being dehydrated by just 1%-2% can impair cognitive performance. The objectives of this study were to assess the daily fluid consumption, and analyze the correlation of fluid consumption and other associated factors with hydration status of medical students in Universitas Sriwijaya.Methods: A total of 93 medical students in Universitas Sriwijaya were recruited to complete a 7-day cross-sectional study. Subjects were asked to complete a self-administered 7-day-24-hours fluid record and provide first morning urine sample on the last day. Gender information was collected. Physical activity was evaluated by self-administered long version of IPAQ. Body mass index was calculated using body weight and body height measurement. Urine specific gravity was determined by urinometer. The 7-day-24-hours fluid record and 1-day-24-hours urine specific gravity were calculated and analyzed.Results: Majority of the subjects were well hydrated, while 10.8% were slightly dehydrated, 6.5% were moderately dehydrated and 9.7% were severely dehydrated. The average of daily fluid consumption was 1789.28 (989.3-2930) mL. Coefficient correlation of fluid consumption from beverages with urine specific gravity was -0.651 (p=0.00) by Pearson correlation test. The hydration status showed no association with gender, physical activity and body mass index.Conclusions: Most subjects in this study were well hydrated. A strong association was found between fluid consumption and hydration status. It was feasible to use daily fluid consumption from beverages to predict hydration status.

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Prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in patients attending geriatric clinics in Vietnam: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037630 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. e037630

Author(s):

Tam Ngoc Nguyen ◽

Tu Ngoc Nguyen ◽

Anh Trung Nguyen ◽

Thanh Xuan Nguyen ◽

Huong Thu Thi Nguyen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Lung Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Level ◽

Whole Body ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chronic Lung Diseases ◽

Lower Physical Activity

ObjectivesThis study aims to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in patients attending geriatric clinics in Vietnam.Design and settingA cross-sectional study was conducted in consecutive patients aged ≥60 visiting outpatient clinics of the National Geriatric Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam, from January 2018 to October 2018. Handgrip strength was measured with a hand dynamometer. Whole-body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was applied to measure the appendicular skeletal muscle mass. Sarcopenia was defined by the criteria proposed by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS 2019) and by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Sarcopenia Project.ResultsThere were 600 participants, mean age 70.0±8.0, 60.8% female. The prevalence of sarcopenia was 54.7% according to AWGS 2019 criteria and 40.5% according to FNIH. In multivariate logistic regression, age (adjusted OR 1.08, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.11), male (adjusted OR 2.03, 95% CI 1.29 to 3.21), underweight (adjusted OR 2.32, 95% CI 1.22 to 4.41), being malnourished (adjusted OR 3.77, 95% CI 1.19 to 11.91), chronic lung diseases (adjusted OR 3.48, 95% CI 2.10 to 5.77) and lower physical activity were significantly associated with sarcopenia defined by AWGS 2019 criteria. With FNIH definition, the significantly associated factors were age (adjusted OR 1.07, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.11), male (adjusted OR 6.78, 95% CI 4.12 to 11.17), low education (adjusted OR 2.15, 95% CI 1.27 to 3.63), being malnourished (adjusted OR 3.35, 95% CI 1.28 to 8.76), chronic lung diseases (adjusted OR 2.58, 95% CI 1.56 to 4.28) and lower physical activity level.ConclusionThe prevalence of sarcopenia in patients attending geriatric clinics was high. Further studies are needed to examine the impact of sarcopenia on adverse outcomes in this population.

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Dysmenorrhea and Associated Factors among Polish Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2020/6161536 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Zofia Barcikowska ◽

Karolina Wójcik-Bilkiewicz ◽

Agnieszka Sobierajska-Rek ◽

Magdalena Emilia Grzybowska ◽

Piotr Wąż ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Alcohol Intake ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of ◽

Age Of Menarche

Purpose. The aim of the research was to conduct an assessment of the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and associated factors among Polish women. Patients and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Polish women using an online questionnaire. The mean age of the participants was 23 ± 4 years. Out of the total of 1,317 women who took part in the study, 1,127 were included in the analysis, and 190 were excluded due to incomplete answers. The questionnaire consisted of 19 questions that were grouped into three parts. The first concerned sociodemographic data such as age, weight, education, and residence (urban or rural). The second part of the questionnaire pertained to the factors of dysmenorrhea (premenstrual syndrome, age of menarche, and family history of dysmenorrhea.). In the third part, the women were asked about their diet, alcohol intake, cigarette smoking, and physical activity. Results. Dysmenorrhea affected 94% of the interviewed women. Dysmenorrhea was most likely to occur among respondents whose mothers had a history of dysmenorrhea (p<0.005). Significant relationship between the occurrence of dysmenorrhea among respondents and their sisters was also observed (p<0.005). The prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) was significantly higher in women reporting dysmenorrhea (p<0.005). Other significant factors associated with dysmenorrhea were age of menarche (p<0.005), stress frequency (p=0.005), lack of physical activity (p=0.037), and self-esteem (p=0.042). However, in the respondents, no significant relationship was observed between dysmenorrhea and diet, smoking, body mass index, and alcohol intake. Conclusion. The study points to the fact that the problem of dysmenorrhea affects many Polish women. Women with dysmenorrhea were characterized with a family history of dysmenorrhea, occurrence of PMS, early age of menarche, stressful lifestyle, lack of physical activity, and low self-esteem. We suggest that further assessment of factors contributing for dysmenorrhea among women is necessary.

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Prevalence of Common Skin Diseases and Their Associated Factors among Military Personnel in Korea: A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Korean Medical Science ◽

10.3346/jkms.2012.27.10.1248 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 27 (10) ◽

pp. 1248 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Jung Min Bae ◽

Beomman Ha ◽

Hongsun Lee ◽

Chang Keun Park ◽

Hyun Joon Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Military Personnel ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Common Skin

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Fluid consumption, hydration status, and its associated factors: a cross sectional study among medical students in Palembang, Indonesia

World Nutrition Journal ◽

10.25220/wnj.v04.s3.0031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1-3) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Ardesy Melizah Kurniati ◽

Moretta Damayanti ◽

Nur Mahmudah

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Medical Students ◽

Specific Gravity ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Urine Specific Gravity ◽

Hydration Status ◽

Fluid Consumption ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Adequate fluid consumption and hydration status of students become a special concern because being dehydrated by just 1%-2% can impair cognitive performance. The objectives of this study were to assess the daily fluid consumption, and analyze the correlation of fluid consumption and other associated factors with hydration status of medical students in Universitas Sriwijaya.Methods: A total of 93 medical students in Universitas Sriwijaya were recruited to complete a 7-day cross-sectional study. Subjects were asked to complete a self-administered 7-day-24-hours fluid record and provide first morning urine sample on the last day. Gender information was collected. Physical activity was evaluated by self-administered long version of IPAQ. Body mass index was calculated using body weight and body height measurement. Urine specific gravity was determined by urinometer. The 7-day-24-hours fluid record and 1-day-24-hours urine specific gravity were calculated and analyzed.Results: Majority of the subjects were well hydrated, while 10.8% were slightly hydrated, 6.5% were moderately hydrated and 9.7% were severely dehydrated. The average of daily fluid consumption was 1789.28 (989.3-2930) mL. Coefficient correlation of fluid consumption from beverages with urine specific gravity was -0.651 (p=0.00) by Pearson correlation test. The hydration status showed no association with gender, physical activity and body mass index.Conclusions: Most subjects in this study were well hydrated. A strong association was found between fluid consumption and hydration status. It was feasible to use daily fluid consumption from beverages to predict hydration status.

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Prevalence of heavy episodic drinking and associated factors among adults residing in Arba Minch health and demographic surveillance site: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-21183/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Befikadu Tariku Gutema ◽

Adefris Chuka ◽

Gistane Ayele ◽

Eshetu Zerhun Tariku ◽

Zeleke Aschalew ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Level ◽

Heavy Episodic Drinking ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Demographic Surveillance Site ◽

Surveillance Site

Abstract Background: Alcohol consumption is associated with different types of illness, particularly heavy episodic drinking considerably increases the risk of non- communicable diseases burden. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of heavy episodic drinking and associated factors in Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS).Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 among adult residents of Arba Minch HDSS. Using Arba Minch HDSS database, 3368 individuals were selected by simple random sampling techniques. From WHO STEPS instruments, step one was applied for this study. Variables with a p-value of less than 0.25 for bivariate analysis entered into a multivariable logistic regression model to outline the independent predictors of the heavy episodic drinking. To assess the presence of an association between dependent and independent variables, a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered.Results: The prevalence of heavy episodic drinking was 13.7% (95% CI: 12.6–14.9). The study has shown that heavy episodic drinking was significantly associated with occupation (daily laborer [AOR=0.53; 95% C.I: 0.31–0.91] and housewives [AOR=0.64; 95% C.I: 0.45–0.90] compared with farmers), wealth index (2nd quintiles [AOR =0.56; 95% C.I: 0.41–0.75) and 3rd quintiles [AOR = 0.68; 95% C.I: 0.48–0.96] compared with 1st quintiles), climatic zone (midland [AOR=1.74;95% CI: 1.08–2.82), highland [AOR=1.72;95% CI: 1.05–2.81] compared with lowland) and physical activity level (high physical activity [AOR= 1.59, 95% CI: 1.19 – 2.12] compared with low physical activity). In addition, tobacco use [AOR=4.29;95% CI: 3.39–5.44], and khat use [AOR=4.48; 95% CI: 2.56–8.17) were also associated with heavy episodic drinking among the study participants. Conclusions: More than one in ten adults reported heavy episodic drinking in the study area. Intervention programs that aim to prevent heavy episodic drinking should be designed appropriately for individuals from lower wealth status, and for highlander.

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