scholarly journals Consumption, Attitudes, and Trends of Vending Machine Foods at a University Campus: A Cross-Sectional Study

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2122
Author(s):  
Hayder Hasan ◽  
Moez Al-Islam E. Faris ◽  
Maysm N. Mohamad ◽  
Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri ◽  
Mona Hashim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Choices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Vending Machines ◽  
The University ◽  
University Setting

Vending machines (VMs) have been identified as an obesogenic factor, offering mainly energy-dense and nutrient-poor foods, with limited healthy options available. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess consumption trends and attitude toward vending machine (VM) foods in a university setting. A web-based survey was conducted among 1250 students and staff. Most participants reported weight gain (43.4%) and poorer food choices (53.4%) since joining the university. Participants described VM foods as expensive (53.7%) and lacking variety (34.3%). Over 81% demanded the availability of healthier options. About 75% of participants were VMs users. The most frequently purchased VM items were water, chocolate, and chips. Males reported consuming nuts, soda, iced tea, and energy drinks more frequently than females (p < 0.005). The main reasons for using the VM were hunger and lack of time. Over 40% nominated fresh fruits, baked chips, sandwiches, and dry roasted nuts to be provided in the VMs as healthier food options. Males and those responsible for buying their own food were more likely to select healthier options (p = 0.001). Findings can be used to inform stakeholders of current vending behaviors and to plan tailored interventions to improve the nutritional quality of vended items and promote healthier food choices.

scholarly journals Impact of fashion braces on oral health related quality of life: a web-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaki Hakami ◽  
Hye Soo Chung ◽  
Seham Moafa ◽  
Hadia Nasser ◽  
Hajar Sowadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Patients with Larynx Cancer in Latin America: Comparison between Laryngectomy and Organ Preservation Protocols

2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 83-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Sanabria ◽  
Daniel Sánchez ◽  
Andrés Chala ◽  
Andres Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Organ Preservation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Laryngeal Tumors ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
The University

The effect on quality of life (QOL) of laryngectomy and organ preservation protocols is important in decision making. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate QOL outcomes of patients with advanced laryngeal tumors who were treated with laryngectomy or organ preservation protocols in Latin America. A total of 35 patients from three oncology units were enrolled. Patients with stage III/IV laryngeal cancer who were treated using organ preservation protocols or laryngectomy were assessed with the University of Washington QOL Questionnaire. The most important domains that affected QOL for both groups were speech and activity. In the laryngectomy group, the next most important domains were appearance, taste, pain, and recreation, whereas in the organ preservation group, they were saliva, recreation, mood, and swallowing. There were no statistically or clinically significant differences in the global score or the 7 days of QOL assessments before patients were interviewed. Global QOL assessments were similar when comparing laryngectomy and organ preservation protocols.

Quality of web-based information on social phobia: a cross-sectional study

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 461-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser Khazaal ◽  
Sebastien Fernandez ◽  
Sophie Cochand ◽  
Isabel Reboh ◽  
Daniele Zullino
Keyword(s):  
Social Phobia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based

Quality of web-based information for osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study

Physiotherapy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Barrow ◽  
S. Palmer ◽  
S. Thomas ◽  
S. Guy ◽  
J. Brotherton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life in patients after COVID-19 infection: A questionnaire-based observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Kiran Raj Hanumantha ◽  
Pooja Naik ◽  
Lavanya Varma ◽  
Manoj Varma ◽  
Shruthi Manipal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Sample Collection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: By the end of 2019, the world has witnessed a pandemic of COVID-19 caused by novel coronavirus and is referred to as SARS-CoV-2. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of our research was to show how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected patient`s quality of life after infection with the virus post recovery. Materials and Methods: It was a questionnaire based cross sectional study. Study tool included a reliability checked self-made questionnaire with 30 questions. It was disseminated through mobile and web-based social media platforms to recovered COVID-19 patients hospitalized at centre, in and around Surathkal. Sample collection was done between September 2020 to December 2020 for about 3 months duration with a total of 550 recovered patients. We found significant stress with increasing age, which was more among males and housewives. Data analyzed by the descriptive statistics association. Results: Out of 550 recovered patients, with 314 (57.1%) of them being males. The average age was 41.02 years (SD) (16.86). Gender (p=0.017), occupation (p=0.0002), and age (p=0.001) were found to be related to stress levels. Age (p=0.001), occupation (p=0.001), and gender (p=0.002) were found to be related to feelings of isolation. The majority took all precautions, such as social distancing and disinfectant use. Conclusions: Significant increase in stress with increasing age, which was more among males and housewives. Reduced quality of life in males and elderly patients of covid-19 infection predominantly because of psychological discomfort, but family and friends played a major role as coping mechanisms.

scholarly journals Sponsorship of Medical Textbooks by Drug or Device Companies

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. e10-e17
Author(s):  
Andreas Lundh ◽  
Peter Gøtzsche
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Academic Freedom ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The University

Background: To study whether medical textbooks are sponsored by drug or device companies, and if so, whether they have tried to influence their contents. Methods: Cross-sectional study of the medical textbooks written in Danish for graduate clinical courses at the University of Copenhagen and anonymous web-based survey of editors. For sponsored books, we also contacted the authors.  Results: Eleven of 71 medical textbooks (15%) were sponsored. We contacted 11 editors, and for 8 books that had authors that were not editors, we also contacted one author. Ten editors and 5 authors replied. One editor was contacted 5 times by the various sponsors concerning the content of specific chapters and in another case the sponsor had the content of a chapter changed regarding its own drug. Two of the authors noted that they did not know that the book was sponsored. Conclusions: Sponsorship of medical textbooks was not uncommon and may lead to lack of academic freedom. Medical students may be particularly vulnerable to commercial influences, as they have had little or no training in commercial biases and generally believe what they read in textbooks.

What Determines The Migration Intentions Of University Students?

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-198
Author(s):  
Heiko Haase ◽  
Arndt Lautenschläger
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Migration Decision ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

AbstractThe paper aims at exploring determinants of the university students' intentions to stay within their university region. At this, we presume that students' career choice motivations are related to their professional intentions, which again, along with demographic characteristics, affect their migration decision. Our analysis is based on a cross-sectional study of 2,353 students from three different higher education institutions, two of them located in Germany and one in Namibia. Results indicate that in Germany migration matters because a considerable proportion of students intend to leave the university region after graduation. At this, we found that the students' geographical provenance exerts the most significant effect on the intention to stay. Moreover, certain professional intentions were directly and some career choice motivations were indirectly linked with the intention to remain at the university location. We present several conclusions and implications.

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