scholarly journals Study on relationship between obesity and menstrual disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liton Chandra Sen ◽  
Israt Jahan Annee ◽  
Naharina Akter ◽  
Fawzia Fatha ◽  
Sujan Kanti Mali ◽  
...  

Menstrual disorder is a common fact includes menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea and other related symptoms. Realizing the fact, the present investigation was carried out to determine the prevalence of menstrual disorders among female overweight and obese students and their association with different life style factors. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 70 overweight students from Patuakhali science and Technology University, Bangladesh through self-administered structural questionnaires. The data were collected on hemoglobin level (g/dl); menstrual pattern viz. menstrual cycle length, duration and flow; lifestyle factors including junk food consumption and dietary pattern. The statistical test was carried out using SPSS V16. The hemoglobin level test ensured that 20% students were non-anemic, 44.3% were mild anemic and 35.7 % were moderate anemic and the mean hemoglobin level was 10.12g/dL. The most commonly observed menstrual disorders among students were dysmenorrhea (47.1%), irregular menstruation (11.4%), menorrhagia (1.4%) and oligomenorrhea (11%). It was observed that 1.4% had scanty flow, 65.7% had normal flow whereas 32.9% had heavy flow of blood. However, the mean flow was 31.6ml. The habit of junk food consumption was found in 88.6% of the respondents and 24.3% of the students practice dieting. Additionally, the respondents who didn’t consume junk foods had regular cycle length although about 88.6% students had regular menstruation cycle and 78.2% had normal duration of flow. Most of the respondents were in moderate dietary diversity score (10.5%) because they maintain a diet chart. The hemoglobin levels ensured that 80% students were found clinically anemic. Thus the study concluded that obesity made the students susceptible to anemia.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. September 2018, 4(3): 259-266

2016 ◽  
Vol 115 (8) ◽  
pp. 1470-1480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farideh Shiraseb ◽  
Fereydoun Siassi ◽  
Mostafa Qorbani ◽  
Gity Sotoudeh ◽  
Reza Rostami ◽  
...  

AbstractAttention is a complex cognitive function that is necessary for learning, for following social norms of behaviour and for effective performance of responsibilities and duties. It is especially important in sensitive occupations requiring sustained attention. Improvement of dietary diversity (DD) is recognised as an important factor in health promotion, but its association with sustained attention is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the association between auditory and visual sustained attention and DD. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 400 women aged 20–50 years who attended sports clubs at Tehran Municipality. Sustained attention was evaluated on the basis of the Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test using Integrated Visual and Auditory software. A single 24-h dietary recall questionnaire was used for DD assessment. Dietary diversity scores (DDS) were determined using the FAO guidelines. The mean visual and auditory sustained attention scores were 40·2 (sd35·2) and 42·5 (sd38), respectively. The mean DDS was 4·7 (sd1·5). After adjusting for age, education years, physical activity, energy intake and BMI, mean visual and auditory sustained attention showed a significant increase as the quartiles of DDS increased (P=0·001). In addition, the mean subscales of attention, including auditory consistency and vigilance, visual persistence, visual and auditory focus, speed, comprehension and full attention, increased significantly with increasing DDS (P<0·05). In conclusion, higher DDS is associated with better visual and auditory sustained attention.


Author(s):  
P. Kalpana ◽  
A. Kavitha

Background: The objective was to study the determinants of anemia among pregnant women. There is a negative effect on the health of the mother and as well as that of the child due to anemia in women with pregnancy. Death rate is more in women who are pregnant and having anemia. The objective of this study was to study the determinants of anemia among pregnant women.Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was carried out among 40 pregnant women over a period of six months. Demographic data like age, residence, occupation etc was recorded. Obstetric data like gravida, parity, previous LSCS was also recorded. The data was presented as means and student’s t test was applied.Results: The mean age was 23.43±3.4 years. Majority were young between the ages of 19-22 years. Majority belonged to urban residents i.e. 57.5%. 20% of the subjects were found to be illiterate. Majority of the mothers were housewives i.e. 82.5%. Majority were multi-gravida i.e. 60%. Majority had no history of abortions in the past i.e. 75%. Out of total 19 repeat pregnancies, majority i.e. 84.2% had lower segment cesarean section. Majority reported that they had normal menstrual history. The mean hemoglobin level was found out to be 7.94 gm/dl. It was found that the mean hemoglobin level did not differ significantly across age, residence, education, occupation, gravidity, history of abortions, type of delivery but differed significantly by abnormal menstrual cycle.Conclusions: Mean hemoglobin level was more in women with normal menstrual history compared to those women with abnormal menstrual history and this difference was found out to be statistically significant. Hence abnormal menses should be promptly treated, hemoglobin assessed.


Author(s):  
Ahmed Arafa ◽  
Shaimaa Senosy

Abstract Background Menstrual disorders are common gynecological problems among adolescents, however, medical counseling for these disorders is not well documented in developing countries. Objectives This study aimed to assess medical counseling for menstrual disorders among schoolgirls in Beni-Suef city in South Egypt. Methods Using a multi-stage random sampling, a total of 970 preparatory schoolgirls were included in this study. We used a self-administered questionnaire to detect the premenstrual and menstrual disorders as reported by the schoolgirls during the previous 6 months. Medical counseling for the menstrual disorders and other demographic characteristics were also surveyed. Results The mean age of the schoolgirls was 15.4 ± 0.8 years, age of menarche 13.2 ± 1.1 years and menstrual flow days 5.0 ± 1.3. During the past 6 months, 19.4% of the schoolgirls reported medical counseling for at least one menstrual symptom. Dysmenorrhea (89.2%), premenstrual fatigue (32.4%) and headache (31.1%) were the most often reported symptoms. After adjustment for personal and gynecological characters, abdominal bloating [odds ratio (OR) 3.66; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.18–6.17], flow days >4 (OR 1.73; 95% CI 1.21–2.47), acne flare (OR 1.42; 95% CI 1.01–1.99), dysuria (OR 2.09; 95% CI 1.35–3.22) and facial hair (OR 6.89; 95% CI 3.47–13.69) were associated significantly with a higher likelihood of medical counseling. Conclusion Menstrual disorders are highly prevalent among preparatory schoolgirls in Beni-Suef, however, there is a noticeable lack of the medical counseling for these disorders. Future research should focus on the barriers to medical counseling for menstrual disorders among adolescents.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Olimpia Ribeiro do Vale Almada ◽  
Joab Oliveira Salomão ◽  
Flávia Reis Ferreira de Souza ◽  
Janaíne Magalhães Piol Oliveira ◽  
Geilton Xavier de Matos ◽  
...  

Objetivo: avaliar o perfil nutricional e alimentar das pessoas que vivem com HIV e lipodistrofia muscular. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, descritivo, transversal, em um ambulatório escola. Aferiu-se o consumo alimentar por meio de um recordatório de 24 horas, aplicando-se o Questionário de Frequência Alimentar. Utilizaram-se infomações de avaliação antropométrica. Recorreu-se ao software NUTWIN®, 2010, para analisar a ingestão dietética. Procedeu-se com a análise estatística descritiva dos dados. Resultados: informa-se que participaram nesse estudo 45 pessoas, sendo 53,3% do sexo feminino. Registrou-se a média de idade de 43,3 anos e a média do tempo de tratamento com antirretrovirais foi de 10 anos. Observa-se que a forma de lipodistrofia mais presente foi a lipohipertrofia, seguida pela lipoatrofia, respectivamente, com 51,1% e 28,9%. Verificou-se, na avaliação antropométrica, o Índice de Massa Corporal médio de 24,7 kg/m², com classificação de eutrofia para 44,4%. Conclusão: verificou-se, pelo R-24h, a ingestão insuficiente de energia, carboidratos, lipídios, fibras e cálcio para ambos os sexos. Considera-se essencial promover o acompanhamento nutricional e a educação para se amenizar as alterações metabólicas provocadas pela lipodistrofia. Descritores: Avaliação Nutricional; Lipodistrofia; HIV; Terapia Antirretroviral; Consumo Alimentar; Qualidade de Vida.AbstractObjective: to evaluate the nutritional and food profile of people living with HIV and muscle lipodystrophy. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study in a school clinic. Food consumption was measured through a 24-hour recall, using the Food Frequency Questionnaire. Anthropometric information was used. The NUTWIN® software, 2010, was used to analyze dietary intake. We proceeded with the descriptive statistical analysis of the data. Results: it is reported that 45 people participated in this study, being 53.3% female. The mean age of 43.3 years was recorded and the average time of treatment with antiretrovirals was ten years. It is observed that the most common form of lipodystrophy was lipohypertrophy, followed by lipoatrophy, respectively, with 51.1% and 28.9%. In the anthropometric evaluation, the mean Body Mass Index of 24.7 kg / m² was verified, with eutrophy classification to 44.4%. Conclusion: there was, at R-24h, insufficient intake of energy, carbohydrates, lipids, fibers and calcium for both sexes. It is considered essential to promote nutritional monitoring and education to mitigate the metabolic changes caused by lipodystrophy. Descriptors: Nutritional Assessment; Lipodystrophy; HIV; Antiretroviral Terapy; Food Consumption; Quality of Life.ResumenObjetivo: evaluar el perfil nutricional y alimentario de las personas que viven con VIH y lipodistrofia muscular. Método: este es un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal en una clínica escolar. El consumo de alimentos se midió a través de un recuerdo de 24 horas, utilizando el Cuestionario de Frecuencia de Alimentos. Se utilizó informaciones de evaluación antropométrica. El software NUTWIN®, 2010, se utilizó para analizar la ingesta alimentaria. Se procedió al análisis estadístico descriptivo de los datos. Resultados: se informa que 45 personas participaron en este estudio, siendo 53.3% mujeres. Se registró la edad media de 43,3 años y el tiempo promedio de tratamiento con antirretrovirales fue de 10 años. Se observa que la forma más común de lipodistrofia fue la lipohipertrofia, seguida de la lipoatrofia, respectivamente, con 51.1% y 28.9%. En la evaluación antropométrica, se verificó el índice de Masa Corporal promedio de 24.7 kg / m², con clasificación de eutrofia al 44.4%. Conclusión: se verificó, por el R-24 h, una ingesta insuficiente de energía, carbohidratos, lípidos, fibras y calcio para ambos sexos. Se considera esencial promover el monitoreo nutricional y la educación para ablandar los cambios metabólicos causados por la lipodistrofia. Descriptores: Evaluación Nutricional; Lipodistrofia; HIV; Terapia Antirretroviral; Consumo de Alimentos; Calidad de Vida.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Fareha Hamd Younis ◽  
Salwa Eljamay ◽  
Amna Mansour Eldali

The purpose of this study is to find out about the fast-food consumption of adolescents between the ages of 13-25 years old in Derna city and its effect on health. The samples included 100 adolescents from both sexes, a descriptive cross-sectional study of teenagers was conducted. The questionnaire was divided into two parts: the first part was related to socio-demographic information and part two to junk food patterns and influencing factors of junk food consumption. A value of P < 0.05 was interpreted as statistically significant. The findings revealed that more girls (67.0%) consumed fast food than boys, and approximately half (49.0%) of participants were consuming fast food as an alternative to the main meal, and more than half of participants (63.0%) were consuming soft drinks every day. The results concludes that adolescents consumed a greater amount of junk food, which subsequently led to a majority of ill effects.


Author(s):  
Rakesh K. Nayak

Background: The culture of fast food consumption is replacing the traditional meal. It is an emerging trend among the younger generation. Their ready availability, taste, low cost, marketing strategies and peer pressure make them popular. Stress in medical students’ life and study load would be factors that negatively influence their diet.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among undergraduate medical students of a medical college in north Karnataka from May to October 2018. 178 students consisting of both boys and girls participated in the study and were interviewed using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed.Results: A total of 178 medical students participated in the study out of which 84 were males (48%) and 94 were females (52%). Majority of them (92%) resided in the hostel within the campus and only a few were local residents (8%). Mean age of subjects was 20±1.4 years. Taste was the main reason given by students which led to increased consumption of fast/junk food (46.7%). Chocolates were the most commonly consumed food followed by soft drinks. Majority of the students (87%) were well aware of the side effects of these fast/junk foods.Conclusions: Fast/junk foods preference and consumption are highly prevalent among medical students despite their knowledge about its health hazards.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-199
Author(s):  
M. Ikhsan Amar ◽  
Sulistyani Meita Dewi

Adolescents who experience nutritional status are more due to the behavior of eating a lot but not doing physical activity so what happens is that the energy that enters the body is not appropriate and far more than the energy used for activity and growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between Frequency of "Snacking", Consumption of Junk Food, Screen Time with Overweight Incidence in UPN Veteran Jakarta Students. The method in this research was quantitative and used a cross sectional study design. The sample in this study was 38 samples with the simple random sampling technique. The instrument in this study was to use a questionnaire. Based on the results, there were 36.8% of subjects with more nutrition. Based on the results of the chi square test, it shows that there is a relationship between junk food consumption (p = 0,014) and screen time (p = 0,030) with the incidence of overweight. Meanwhile, the frequency of "snacking" there was no relationship with the incidence of overweight (p = 0,093). The conclusion is that there is a relationship between junk food consumption and screen time with the incidence of overweight in adolescents. There is no relationship between the frequencies of "snacking" with the incidence of overweight in adolescents.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 148-152
Author(s):  
Sajjad Shamloo ◽  
Azin Alavi ◽  
Koorosh Nematpour ◽  
Zahra Mirshekari ◽  
Abolfazl Taheri

Background: Menstrual cycle is one of the important factors to protect women’s sexual health, and it is affected by various factors in different individuals. Disrupting the balance of this cycle imposes numerous impacts on women’s health. The present study aimed to investigate the incidence rate and factors associated with menstrual disorders among high school girls in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Materials and Methods: The population of current cross-sectional study was selected through a multi-stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected through a questionnaire. We entered the data of 370 individuals into SPSS software (version 23, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) and analyzed them using descriptive statistics and Mann-Whitney U test. The significant level was considered as 0.05. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 16.29 ± 0.89 years. In addition, the mean menarche age and BMI were 12.82 ± 1.09 years and 20.67 ± 4.17. The incidence rates of hypomenorrhea, hypermenorrhea, amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and polymenorrhea were 24.6%, 8.4%, 9.7%, 5.7%, and 13.0%, respectively. There was a significant relationship between age trend with disorders like amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, and polymenorrhea. However, there was no significant relationship between age trend with hypomenorrhea and hypermenorrhea. Generally, the prevalence of menstrual disorders increased with the increase in BMI, though this relationship was not significant. Conclusion: Due to the relatively high incidence of menstrual disorders in the present study and since numerous major illnesses such as infertility originate from these disorders, we suggest that effective measures be taken to promote the culture of menstrual health among adolescent girls and correct the misconceptions of families.


Author(s):  
Pavani M. ◽  
Monisha Deepika R. ◽  
Lavanya B. ◽  
Anant A. Takalkar

Background: Menstrual disorders in adolescent age are quite different than in adult women, both for diagnostic and therapeutic management. We need to take into account the problems in normal initiation of menarche, hematological problems, general endocrine problems, and fragile emotional status at this tender age. The objective of the study was to study the patterns of menstrual disorders in adolescent girls.Methods: Cross sectional observational study was carried out in 200 adolescent girls, aged 12 to 19 years, among the students of S.R.P.S PU college and the district government Girls’ school in Raichur during the period of January 2017 to December 2017. A pre-structured questionnaire was used and data was analysed using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 23.0 version.Results: Majority of the girls in our study were from 17-18 years age group (55%). The mean age of menarche was 13.2±0.9 years. Cycle length of <21 days was found in 4 (2%) of cases, 143 (71.5%) had 21-35 days cycle and 10 (5%) had >35 days cycle length. Majority had normal cycle length. Dysmenorrhea was found in 84 (42%) students. Premenstrual symptoms like tiredness were noted in 14 (7%) of cases, pain in the legs in 10 (5%), irritability in 8 (4%), lack of interest in work and play in 7 (3.5%), low back pain in 6 (3%), low/depressed mood in 6 (3%), anger in 4 (2%), anxiety in 4 (2%), difficulty in concentrating in 2 (1%), nausea\vomiting were noted in 2 (1%).Conclusions: Prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 42%. Premenstrual symptoms like tiredness were noted in majority of the girls 7%, pain in the legs in 5%, irritability in 4%.


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