scholarly journals Screening of Kidney Disease in Asymptomatic Female College Students by Urine Dipstick Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Santosh Chhetri ◽  
Dibya S Shah
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Urine Dipstick

Introduction Urine examination by urine dipstick method is a useful tool to identify asymptomatic individual for kidney disease. A urine dipstick analysis was conducted on world kidney day to determine the urine abnormalities among asymptomatic female college students. MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out in a government female college in Kathmandu Nepal. Three hundred asymptomatic female students participated in this study. Fresh midstream urine samples were obtained and tested by urine dipstick method. Random Blood glucose was monitored with glucometer. Blood pressure was measured by manual sphynomanometer. ResultsThe mean age of the female students was 22.62±2.686 years. Fifteen participants (5%) were found positive for proteinuria and only 1% of participants had glycosuria. The systolic blood pressure of >120 mm Hg was present in 14% of participants while 5% of participants had diastolic blood pressure of >90mm Hg. Participants who were found to have urinary proteinuria detected had both systolic and diastolic blood pressure increased. Only 8% of the participants had random blood sugar of >140 mg/dl. ConclusionUrinary abnormalities like proteinuria and glycosuria in asymptomatic female students has significant prevalence. Systemic prehypertension and hypertension has alarming rates among adolescents. Hence, screening for blood pressure and early detection of renal disorders will lead to effective interventions and possibly reduce the burden of renal diseases.

Plant-Based Dietary Indices and Stress in Female College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Ghadeer S. Aljuraiban
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Healthy Plant ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College

Abstract Objective: Only a few studies have investigated the association between psychological stress and the healthfulness of plant-based diets while accounting for variances in age groups and regions. In light of this, this study aimed to identify the food groups that contribute the most to the relationship between the healthfulness of plant-based diets and psychological stress in female students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study, which included 401 female college students aged 19–35, collected data on blood, anthropometric indices, the perceived stress scale (PSS-10), and the Saudi food frequency questionnaire. An overall plant-based diet index (PDI), healthy PDI (hPDI), and unhealthy PDI (uPDI) were defined. Multiple linear regression analyses were applied to examine the associations between the PSS-10 and the PDI, hPDI, and uPDI. Results: No associations between the PSS-10 score and the overall PDI or uPDI scores were found; however, a 6-point higher hPDI score was found to be associated with a 0.16-point lower PSS-10 score (95% confidence interval, −0.24 to −0.08) after controlling for lifestyle factors. Moreover, adjustments for healthy food groups, including vegetables and fruits, attenuated the association between the hPDI and PSS-10. Conclusions: Healthy plant-based diets are associated with lower psychological stress in young Saudi women. This finding highlights the importance, especially for female students, of following diets that are not only plant-based but are also healthy and rich in fruits and vegetables.

scholarly journals Vigorous Activity and Perceived Stress in Overweight or Obese Female Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1252-1252
Author(s):  
Marisa Tassi ◽  
Jesse Stabile !Morrell
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Vigorous Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Abstract Objectives To examine the relationship between reported vigorous aerobic exercise and perceived stress scores (PSS) among female college students with overweight or obesity. Methods Cross-sectional data were collected between 2012–2020 from the College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey, an ongoing study at a public northeastern university. Measured height and weight by trained technicians were used to calculate BMI (kg/m2) and categorize students as overweight/obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2). Students completed Cohen's 10-item Perceived Stress Scale and self-reported vigorous physical activity (days/past week) via online (Qualtrics) questionnaire. Mean differences between activity groups were examined via ANCOVA; age, major and taking anxiety medication served as covariates. Results A total of n = 622 female students with a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 were included for analyses. Participants had a mean age of 18.8 ± 0.4 years and BMI of 28.1 ± 0.1 kg/m2. Most (95.1%) participants were white, and first year students made up the largest group (55.4%) of participants. Almost 1 in 5 students (17.8%) reported no days of vigorous activity, 15.3% reported one day, 12.8% reported 2 days, and 54% reported 3 or more days of vigorous activity. PSS scores were negatively related to # of vigorous activity days (P < 0.001). Those who reported no days of vigorous activity had higher perceived stress scores than those who participated in 2 days or 3 or more days of vigorous activity (19.7 ± 0.6 vs. 17.0 ± 0.7 and 16.3 ± 0.4, respectively, P < 0.01). Conclusions Findings suggest engaging in increasing days of vigorous activity is related to lower perceived stress in female college students with overweight or obesity. These findings support the inclusion of physical activity recommendations to broadly support the health and wellness of university students. Funding Sources The New Hampshire Agriculture Experiment Station and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch Project.

scholarly journals Impact of Birth Control Use on Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Female College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 165-165
Author(s):  
Lilah Chase ◽  
Jesse Morrell
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
College Health ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College

Abstract Objectives Research suggests birth control (BC) use alters blood lipids in women. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in metabolic syndrome risk between birth control users vs. nonusers in a sample of female college students, 18–24 years old. Methods Data were collected between 2005–18 from the College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey, an ongoing, cross-sectional study conducted at a midsized, northeastern university. Anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical measures were obtained in the fasted state and used to determine metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence. BC use was self-reported. Proportional differences between BC vs. non-BC users of MetS and individual MetS components were evaluated via chi-square tests. Results Forty-five % of the final sample (n = 6456) reported using BC. MetS (≥3 MetS criteria) was present in 3.9% of students; 16.7% of students had ≥ 2 MetS criteria. BC users vs. nonusers were more likely to have at-risk triglyceride levels (22.4 vs. 11.0%, P < .001) but less likely to have at-risk HDL levels (21.2 vs. 27.7%, P < .001) and abdominal obesity (14.3% vs. 16.4, P < .05). No significant differences were observed in prevalence of elevated blood pressure or glucose between BC users vs. nonusers. Overall, MetS prevalence did not differ between groups (3.8 vs. 3.9%, P = .85). Conclusions Our findings suggest BC use is common and impacts different MetS criteria in college females. College health providers and nutrition educators can utilize research findings to tailor information for female students at risk for MetS and chronic disease. Funding Sources New Hampshire Agriculture Experiment Station and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch Project 1,010,738.

An Analysis of the Characteristics of Chinese Female College Students’ English Conversation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 395
Author(s):  
Daowei Liu ◽  
Yu Yin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Female College ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Face

This article analyzed the characteristics of Chinese female college students’ English conversation from the perspective of second language acquisition by using some theories of sociolinguistics and discourse analysis. After analysis, it was found that female students used hedges and intensifiers extensively in second language conversations. Additionally, the participants consciously maintained the face of their peers and made the conversation take place in an atmosphere of equality and solidarity. Through the use of deixis, the conversation was well organized and carried out smoothly. The participants changed their roles, gave and took the floors, and offered new information to prolong the conversation. Although female language had many characteristics, it cannot be fully reflected in this sample conducted in a second language.

Smoking, caffeine, and stress: Effects on blood pressure and heart rate in male and female college students.

1988 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 461-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. MacDougall ◽  
Linda Musante ◽  
Sara Castillo ◽  
Marcela C. Acevedo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female College ◽  
Stress Effects

scholarly journals Kebiasaan Makan Remaja Putri yang Berhubungan dengan Anemia : Kajian Positive Deviance

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Alfishar Akib ◽  
Sri Sumarmi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Substance P ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Positive Deviance ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Consumption Habits

 Background: Female adolescents are at risk of anemia due to the imbalance of nutrient intake and unhealthy consumption habits. Objectives: Research aimed to analyzed food consumption habits related to anemia of  female college students. Moreover, this research aims to analyzed the positive deviance of female college students who did not experience anemia. Methods:  A cross sectional study was conducted, with the sample of 60 were randomly selected from female college students aged 17-20 years old who live at female boarder of the Airlangga Universitas. The dependent varible was status of anemia, meanwhile independent variables were nutrient intake including the intake of carbohydrate, protein, vitamin C and Fe, enhancer and inhibitor subtances. Pearson correlation test was used for ratio data, while Spearman correlation test was used for nominal and category data. In-depth interview was used to explore the positive habits of respondents who did not suffer from anemia. Results: The result shows that 70% of the respondents was anemia. The Most poor nutrition intake among respondents was intake of vitamin C and Fe (95%). Moreover, there is a correlation between the intake of protein (p=0.027) and enhancer substance (p=0.046) with the anemia status. However, the intake of carbohydrate (p=0.275), vitamin C (p=0.132) and Fe (p=0.618) and inhibitor substance (p=0.771) did not show any correlation with status of anemia status. The informants stated that their positive consumption habits are consuming animal protein and fruits rich of vitamin C, cooking by her self and choosing healty snacks.Conclusion : The intake of protein and enhancer substances has related with the anemia status of the female adolescents. This is partly due to  consumption habits of sufficient animal proteins and fruits rich of vitamin C.ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Remaja putri berisiko mengalami anemia, disebabkan oleh asupan gizi yang rendah dipicu oleh kebiasaan makan remaja yang tidak sehat. Diantara remaja mungkin ada yang tidak anemia, meskipun berada di lingkungan yang kurang mendukung.Tujuan: Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis asupan zat gizi dan kebiasaan makan yang berhubungan dengan status anemia, serta mengkaji kebiasaan makan positif pada remaja yang tidak anemia.Metode : Penelitian dengan rancangan cross sectional, dilakukan di asrama putri Universitas Airlangga. Besar sampel 60 mahasiswi berusia 17-20 tahun diambil dengan metode simple random sampling. Variabel yang tergantung adalah status anemia dan variabel bebas adalah asupan zat gizi meliputi karbohidrat, protein, vitamin C dan mineral Fe serta asupan zat enhancer dan inhibitor bagi penyerapan zat besi. Uji korelasi Pearson digunakan untuk data berskala rasio dan korelasi spearman untuk data nominal dan kategori. In-dept interview, dilakukan untuk menggali kebiasaan makan responden yang tidak anemia.Hasil: Sebesar 70% responden mengalami anemia. Sebagian besar (95%) responden asupan vitamin C dan Fe tergolong kurang. Ada hubungan antara asupan protein (p=0,027) dan zat enhancer (p=0,046) dengan status anemia. Tidak ada hubungan antara asupan karbohidrat (p=0,275), vitamin C (p=0,132) dan Fe (p=0,618) serta asupan zat inhibitor (p=0,771) dengan status anemia. Kebiasaan makan positif pada remaja putri yang tidak anemia adalah sering mengkonsumsi protein hewani, memilih buah sumber vitamin C, memasak diwaktu luang dan memilih snack bergizi.Kesimpulan: Asupan protein dan zat enhancer berhubungan dengan status anemia pada remaja putri. Hal ini disebabkan kebiasaan mengkonsumsi protein hewani dan buah-buahan dengan kandungan vitamin C tinggi. 

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