scholarly journals How Relevant Is the Place Where First-Year College Students Live in Relation to the Increase in Body Mass Index?

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1638
Author(s):  
Antonio Viñuela ◽  
Juan José Criado-Álvarez ◽  
Javier Aceituno-Gómez ◽  
Carlos Durantez-Fernández ◽  
José Luis Martín-Conty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

(1) Objective: This study analyzes the evolution of the body mass index (BMI) throughout the academic year associated with changes in the lifestyle associated with the place where students live during the course, lifestyle design, and health strategies for the university community. (2) Methods: A total of 93 first-year nursing students participated in this study. Data were collected throughout the course by administering self-reported questionnaires about eating habits and lifestyles, weight, and height to calculate their BMI and place of residence throughout the course. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis (Mann–Whitney, chi-square, Student’s t-test, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests). (3) Results: We found that the mean BMI increases significantly throughout the course among all students regardless of sex, age, eating habits, or where they live during the course. At the beginning of the course, the mean BMI was 22.10 ± 3.64. The mean difference between the beginning of the course and the middle has a value of p-value < 0.015 and between the middle of the course and the end a p-value < 0.009. The group that increased the most is found among students who continue to live in the family nucleus rather than those who live alone or in residence. Students significantly changed their eating and health habits, especially those who live alone or in residence. (4) Conclusions: There is an increase in BMI among students. It is necessary to carry out seminars or talks that can help students understand the importance of good eating practices and healthy habits to maintain their weight and, therefore, their health, in the short, medium, and long term and acquire a good quality of life.

scholarly journals How Relevant Is the Place Where First-Year College Students Live In Relation to the Increase in Body Mass Index?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Viñuela ◽  
Juan José Criado-Álvarez ◽  
Javier Aceituno-Gomez ◽  
Carlos Durantez-Fernández ◽  
Jose Luis Martin-Conty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

(1) Objective: This study analyzes the evolution of the body mass index (BMI) throughout the academic year associated with changes in the lifestyle associated with the place where they live during the course and design lifestyle and health strategies to the university community. (2) Methods: 93 first-year nursing students participated in this study. Data were collected throughout the course by administering self-reported questionnaires about eating habits and lifestyles, weight, and height to calculate their BMI and place of residence throughout the course. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis (Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, student's t- test, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests). (3) Results: We found that the mean BMI increases significantly throughout the course among all students regardless of sex, age, eating habits or where they live during the course. At the beginning course the mean BMI was 22.1 &plusmn; 3,642. The mean difference between the beginning of the course and the middle has a value of p value &amp;lt;0. 015 and between the middle of the course and the end a p value &amp;lt;0.009. The group that increased the most is found among students who continue to live in the family nucleus rather than those who live alone or in residence. Students significantly change their eating and health habits, especially those who live alone or in residences.: (4) Conclusions: There is an increase in BMI among students. It is necessary to carry out seminars or talks that can help students understand the importance of good eating practices and healthy habits to maintain their weight and, therefore, their health, in the short, medium, and long term and acquire a good quality of life.

scholarly journals Appraisal of A1c% level in healthy Sudanese pregnant women in reference to body mass index

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1835
Author(s):  
Abdelgadir Ali Elmugadam ◽  
Marwan Ismail ◽  
Abdelgadir Eltom
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Concentration

Background: Pregnancy is a major endocrine event in the female lifespan, involving wide-ranged and often dramatic changes in the metabolism of various hormones. Cross sectional, case control, analytical quantitative study was conducted in Sudan, Khartoum state in Yastabsheron obstetric hospital during the period from March to August 2011. Analytical and statistical methods were applied to measure the concentration of A1c% in healthy pregnant women as well as in healthy non-pregnant women to assess the difference in the results.Methods: Blood samples were taken from a total of 90 healthy pregnant women (case group) and 30 healthy non-pregnant women (control group), then samples were analyzed for A1c% by using affinity chromatography technique, and results were recorded in addition to their age, body mass index and the number of pregnancies.Results: showed that, the mean concentration of the A1c% in cases group was (4.407±1.054%) in first trimester, (4.797±0.631) % in second trimester and (4.833±0.626) % in third trimester, and (5.670±0.471%) in control group with a P value of 0.00, indicating the highly significant difference between the two groups. Others finding showed that the mean concentration of A1c% of the first trimester is lower than that of the second and third trimesters, also there was no significant difference between the mean concentration of the second and third trimester. A significant weak positive correlation between A1c% concentration with body mass index and the age of pregnant women.Conclusions: Healthy normal pregnant women have lower A1c% concentrations than non-pregnant women which can be impute to the reduce in plasma glucose values and to the shortened erythrocyte life span that can occur during pregnancy. The body mass index and age affect the concentration of A1c% c, but it is not affected by gravida.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Body Mass Index with the Occurrence of Skin Tag

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelva K. Jusuf ◽  
Imam B. Putra ◽  
Johan Kartayana
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Skin Tag ◽  
The Mean

BACKGROUND: Skin tag is a benign tumour of the skin with a soft consistency which commonly occurs in the flexure area. Skin tag often found in individuals with middle and old age. Until now, there are many of theories have been proposed to explain the mechanism of the skin tag, one of the theory is obesity.AIM: To determine the body mass index (BMI) in patients with skin tag.METHODS: This study is an analytic study with cross-sectional designs involving 32 subjects with skin tag and 32 controls. Diagnosis of skin tag was made based on anamnesis and clinical examination. All subjects underwent a physical examination (height and weight) to determine BMI (weight in kilogrammes divided by the square of height in meters). To analyse association between higher BMI with the occurrence of skin tag we use student t-test.RESULTS: The mean BMI in the skin tag group (28.1+ 3.9 kg/m^2) was higher compared with the control group (24.1 + 2.3 kg/m^2). Statistical analysis by Student t-test found the p-value < 0.05.CONCLUSION: We found a correlation between increased BMI with the occurrence of the skin tag.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELDERLY BODY MASS INDEX AND MOTOR PERFORMANCE IN PEER GROUPS

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thalita Andrade Oliveira ◽  
Stenio Fernando Pimentel Duarte ◽  
Luciana Araújo do Reis
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT This analytical, cross-sectional and quantitative study aimed at investigating the relationship between body mass index and motor performance of elderly who participated in a peer group. The study site was a elderly' peer group that included 82 people, in the municipality of Vitória da Conquista-BA (Brazil). A statistically significant difference between the variables body mass index (above 27 kg/m2) and limited balance (p-value=0,008), and between body mass index (above 27 kg/m2) and limitation to squat and pick a pencil from the floor (p-value=0.004) was found by applying the Chi-square test. This study found that the body mass index (above 27 kg/m2) negatively influenced the following activities in the elderly: balance and squat to pick up a pencil from the floor.

scholarly journals Eating Habits, Family Flexibility and the Body Mass Index (BMI) in Gifted Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 116-123
Author(s):  
Asghar Pouresmali ◽  
Parastoo Semsarilar ◽  
Mehri Mowlaie ◽  
Jaber Alizadeh Goradel
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
The Body

scholarly journals Correlation between Core Strength and Stability with Body Mass Index among Postmenopausal Women.

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Bhosale Komal ◽  
V Bhosale Siddhi ◽  
Anandh Dr. S
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
Endurance Test ◽  
Core Strength ◽  
The Core ◽  
Flexion Test

Women in postmenopausal period of their life face various physical and physiological changes causing lack of estrogen and progesterone hormones, changes in the reproductive and genitals organs, vasomotor system in the body along with mood related symptoms such as anxiety, etc. Lifestyle, body fat distribution and anthropometric changes adds on to the bone strength in postmenopausal women. It may be a risk factor for osteoporotic fracture, cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, etc. Core strength and stability is greatly influenced by body composition and adiposity. The aim of the study was to correlate the core strength assessed with the Body Mass Index (BMI) among postmenopausal women. The objective of the study is to find the correlation between the core strength assessed with the Body Mass Index using 60° flexion test, Beiring Sorenson test and Unilateral Hip Bridge Endurance test among postmenopausal women with age ranging from 46-70 years. 96 healthy postmenopausal women in Karad city with a natural history of menopause were selected for the study. Based upon BMI values, the subjects were grouped as Underweight (<18.5 kg/m2), Normal weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m2), Overweight (25-29.9 kg/m2 and more). The outcome values for strength were correlated with the BMI of postmenopausal women. In the study, the Pearson correlation(r) was -0.361 and the P value was 0.0003 showing extremely significant correlation between the BMI and 60° Flexion test. For the Beiring Sorenson Test, the Pearson correlation value was -0.305 and the P value was 0.0025 showing very significant correlation between the BMI and Beiring Sorenson Test. Correlation of BMI and Unilateral Hip Bridge Endurance Test shows a Pearson Correlation value of -0.322 and the P value 0.0013 claiming very significant correlation between the BMI and Unilateral Hip Bridge Endurance Test. The study concludes that there is a significantly negative correlation between the core strength and stability with the Body Mass Index among postmenopausal women.

scholarly journals Comparação entre a evolução de pré-escolares com fibrose cística identificados por triagem neonatal ou por sintomatologia clínica

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 29566
Author(s):  
Magali Santos Lumertz ◽  
Ângela De Moura ◽  
Leonardo Araújo Pinto ◽  
Paulo Augusto Moreira Camargos ◽  
Paulo José Cauduro Marostica
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Index Number ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

AIMS: To compare clinical, laboratory and spirometric parameters of preschoolers (ages from three to six years old) with cystic fibrosis identified by abnormal newborn screening test (NS group), with data of patients whose diagnostic suspicion arose from characteristic clinical signs and symptoms (CS group).METHODS:  Retrospective cohort study, with a sample obtained from the medical charts of patients who received specialized and multidisciplinary outpatient follow-up. All the included children had a confirmed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis by sweat electrolyte testing and/or genetic sequencing. Variables included sex, weight, height, body mass index, number of hospitalizations per year, Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization, presence of pancreatic insufficiency and Shwachman score, which covers four domains: general activity, nutrition, radiological examination and physical evaluation, each one scored between 5 and 25 points. A total score ≤40 points indicates severe state, and ≥86 points indicates excellent state. For comparison of pulmonary function, data from the last spirometry performed before the age of six years were used. Outcomes were compared by chi-square or Student's t test, with a significance limit of 0.05.RESULTS: Twenty-four patients were included in the study, seven children in the NS group and 17 children in the CS group. The children of the NS group started follow-up with a mean age of 1.51±2.04 months, and those of the CS group started with 3.77±1.80 months (p=0.014). The mean Shwachman score was 94.40±2.19 in the NS vs. 87.67±8.00 in the CS group (p=0.018). The mean Z score for body mass index was 0.95±1.02 in the NS group vs. 0.51±1.05 in the CS group (p=0.051). Spirometric variables had slightly higher values in the NS group, with no statistically significant difference between groups.CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that those patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis from the neonatal screening test suspicion benefited from an early intervention, being able to initiate pulmonary function tests and receive treatment and counseling earlier. Evaluation of clinical parameters with the Shwachman score showed that benefits could be already observed at the preschool age.

scholarly journals Effect of Body Mass Index on Auricular Morphology and Auditory Functions

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (7) ◽  
pp. E81-E86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Surmeli ◽  
Ildem Deveci ◽  
Hasan Canakci ◽  
Mustafa Salih Canpolat ◽  
Burak Karabulut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sulcus Angle ◽  
Soft Tissue Thickness ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Auditory Functions

In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the body mass index (BMI) and the morphometric properties of auricula and its acoustic gain characteristics. A total of 45 participants between 18 and 45 years of age were enrolled into the study. Participants’ height and weight measurements were recorded for the BMI calculation. On both sides, the morphometric properties of the auricula were measured and recorded. Additionally, the participants were subjected to multidirectional dynamic real ear measurements (REMs) to specify the intensity and frequency values of the maximum hearing gain. Participants consisted of 24 women and 21 men. The mean BMI was 23.42. The mean auricular area was 22.70 cm2. Statistically significant positive correlation was found between the auricular area and BMI ( r = 0.427, P = .03). The mean postauricular sulcus angle was 20.99°. The mastoid-helix distance was 16.07 mm. There was no statistically significant correlation between BMI level and postauricular sulcus angle and mastoid-helix distance ( P > .05). The mean dynamic REM measurement was evaluated. The maximum acoustic gain at anterior, lateral, and posterior vectorial stimulation was calculated as 20.9, 24.2, and 20.7 dB Sound Presure Level (SPL), respectively. Statistically significant negative correlation was found between the three directions acoustic gain level and BMI in the statistical examination ( r = −0.365, r = −0.386, r = −0.453, respectively, and P < .05 for all). The results of acoustic gain frequency were 2967.4, 2963, and 2934 Hz, respectively. There was no statistically significant correlation between acoustic gain frequency and BMI ( P > .05). When participants were grouped according to their BMI, participants with a BMI >25 had a statistically significantly bigger auricular area and lower maximum acoustic gain when compared with those with BMI <25 ( P < .05). We found that the auricular area increased with BMI. We think that this is related to soft tissue thickening of the auricula related to high BMI. In addition, we found that the acoustic gain level decreased inversely with BMI. We believe that the decrease in acoustic gain is due to the increase of acoustic resistance after the increase of soft tissue thickness. In conclusion, we think that BMI has a negative effect on auditory function according to findings in our study.

The Association of Body Mass Index and Adverse Clinico-Pathological Characteristics of Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Among Patients from Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 106 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8-8
Author(s):  
Bashayer Alghamdi ◽  
Reema Alghamdi ◽  
Raghad Khallaf ◽  
Konooz faisal ◽  
Raghad Bishnaq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
P Value ◽  
Axillary Lymph ◽  
Receptor Status ◽  
The Mean

Background: Obesity is a global health problem, especially in the Arab region, the prevalence of obesity is increasing. High body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for many diseases, including cancer. Noticeably, breast cancer (BC) cases in Saudi Arabia occur at a younger age than western countries and different life style behaviours such as maintaining healthy body weight and physical activity may play a role in this. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between BMI and BC clinicopathological features. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted by reviewing the records of females diagnosed with non-metastatic BC over four years. The association between BMI and patients’ demographics, BC histological type, receptor status, differentiation grade, tumor size, involvement of axillary lymph node, and performed procedures was analysed. Result: We studied 315 patients with non-metastatic BC. The mean age at the time of diagnosis was 52.43 years ±11.63. The mean BMI was 30.21±5.77. The mean tumor size was 3.19 cm ± 3.52. We found that the mean age of diagnosis is significantly greater in obese women than other BMI groups with a P-value = 0.025. A significant relationship was observed between BMI classification and tumor size in obese female patients aged ⩾ 40 years with P-value=0.022 Conclusion: The relationship between BMI and BC is still not clear, in this study we found an association with age at diagnosis and tumor size in older patients, characteristics as histological types, receptor status, lymph node involvement, and grade were not statistically significant.

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