scholarly journals Determinants of Bone Mineral Screening Behavior among Three Ethno-Cultural Groups of Women in Israel

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6138
Author(s):  
Offer E. Edelstein ◽  
Netta Achdut ◽  
Iris Vered ◽  
Orly Sarid
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Behavior ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Bone mineral density (BMD) screening is one of the main means to detect and treat osteoporosis. Yet, the manner in which ethno-cultural background is associated with BMD health cognitions and screening behavior remains limited. Several ethno-cultural groups (n = 100 in each group)—Israeli-born Jews, Israeli-born Bedouin-Muslims, and Jewish immigrants from the Former Soviet Union (FSU), mean age 70 (SD = 7.1)—participated in face-to-face interviews in a cross-sectional survey, using valid and reliable questionnaires on BMD screening behavior, knowledge about osteoporosis, and theory of planned behavior (TPB) components. FSU immigrants reported the lowest BMD screening behavior. The multivariate analysis showed that higher knowledge level, positive attitudes, supportive subjective norms, and greater intentions increase the probability of BMD screening behavior. The TPB attitude component had a more pronounced effect on the probability of undergoing BMD screening among Israeli-born Bedouin-Muslims compared to Israeli-born Jews. Our findings contribute to the TPB by deepening our understanding of the associations between TPB components and BMD screening behaviors, from an ethno-cultural perspective. To assure sufficient BMD screening behavior among all ethno-cultural groups, intervention programs—suited to address the unique characteristics of each ethno-cultural group—are required.

scholarly journals Bone Mineral Density in Premenopausal Women Is Associated with the Dietary Intake of α-Tocopherol: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2474
Author(s):  
Tamami Odai ◽  
Masakazu Terauchi ◽  
Asuka Hirose ◽  
Kiyoko Kato ◽  
Naoyuki Miyasaka
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Records

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the consumption of various nutrients and bone mineral density (BMD) in middle-aged women. This cross-sectional survey was conducted based on the clinical records of 157 women aged 38–76. Their lumbar spine BMD was measured with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and dietary habits were assessed with the brief-type self-administered diet history questionnaire. Participants were divided into premenopausal (n = 46) and postmenopausal (n = 111) groups and the correlation between the BMD Z-score (Z-score) and the intakes of 43 nutrients was investigated separately for each group. In premenopausal women, the daily intake of ash, calcium, and α-tocopherol was positively correlated with the Z-score (Pearson’s correlation coefficient, R = 0.31, 0.34, 0.33, p = 0.037, 0.020, 0.027, respectively). When dividing the consumption of ash, calcium, and α-tocopherol into low, middle, and high tertiles, the Z-score significantly differed only between the α-tocopherol tertiles. After adjustment for age, body mass index, and lifestyle factors, daily intake of α-tocopherol remained significantly associated with the Z-score (regression coefficient = 0.452, p = 0.022). No nutrient was found to be significantly correlated with the Z-score in postmenopausal women. Increase in the intake of α-tocopherol could help maintain bone mass in premenopausal women.

scholarly journals Abdominal Obesity is Associated With Lower Bone Mineral Density in Non-Weight-Bearing Site in Korean Men

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 155798831881349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Hee Kim ◽  
Sang-Wook Song ◽  
Kyung-Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Lower Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

This research aimed to investigate the relationship between abdominal obesity and lower bone mineral density (BMD) at non-weight-bearing site in Korean men using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is a nationwide cross-sectional survey. The study population ( n = 5,941) was selected from the 2009–2010 survey. Abdominal obesity in men was defined as waist circumference ⩾ 90 cm. Lower BMD state was defined as having T-score of −2.5 or below. To investigate the association, multiple logistic regression analysis was performed. Abdominal obesity was highly associated with lower non-weight-bearing site (lumbar spine [LS]) BMD after adjustment (odds ratio [OR] 1.61, 95% CI [1.06, 2.44], p = .026). Also, abdominal obesity was a risk factor for lower LS BMD, especially in age groups of those in their 20s and those over 60s (OR 5.53, 95% CI [1.27, 24.07], p = .023 for 20s; OR 2.19, 95% CI [1.19, 4.02], p = .011 for 60 years or older). Abdominal obesity in Korean men is associated with lower BMD at non-weight-bearing site (LS), especially in younger and older age groups. Further research might be recommended to prove the mechanism or causality.

Ethno-cultural origins, health beliefs and mothers’ behavior regarding infant vaccinations in Israel

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 581-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
O Sarid ◽  
Y Shraga ◽  
J Cwikel ◽  
H Reuveni
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cultural Groups ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infant Vaccination ◽  
Cultural Origins

Summary To compare the health beliefs and infant vaccination behavior of mothers of four different ethno-cultural backgrounds: Israeli-born Jewish and Arab-Bedouin and immigrants from the Former Soviet Union and Ethiopia; to examine the associations between initial and subsequent infant vaccination behaviors of mothers and to identify predictors of vaccination behaviors. A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in selected community neighborhoods. A quota sample included 100 mothers with infants aged 18–24 months (N = 400) from each of the four ethno-cultural groups. Data were collected through questionnaires and examination of the infant vaccination cards. Both groups of immigrant mothers had the lowest adherence to the recommended vaccination regime. Our findings indicate that maternal behaviors regarding infant vaccinations were determined mainly by the behavior at the previous recommended vaccination stage. Different ethno-cultural groups presented different sociodemographic predictors of vaccination behaviors. These predictors only affected the vaccinations at the early stage of 2 months. Policy makers should be aware that mother’s vaccination behaviors vary according to ethno-cultural groups to establish culturally tailored intervention programs.

scholarly journals Ageism from a cross-cultural perspective: results from a national survey of Israelis over the age of 50

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Liat Ayalon ◽  
Ella Cohn-Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Underrepresented Minority ◽  
Double Jeopardy ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Israeli Arabs

ABSTRACT Objectives: We examined differences across three groups in Israel to test the double jeopardy versus the intersection escape hypotheses-which evaluate whether being older and belonging to an underrepresented group serves as a double burden, exposing older minorities to higher levels of perceived ageism or on the contrary, older age serves as a protective factor, especially for underrepresented groups. Design: A cross-sectional, nationally representative sample, consisting of three groups: Veteran Israelis, Israeli Arabs and immigrants from the Former Soviet Union. The latter two groups represent underrepresented (minority) populations in Israel. Setting: Community-dwelling Israelis over the age of 50. Participants: The sample was composed of 1570 participants. Measurement: To examine the double jeopardy versus the intersectional escape hypothesis, self-perceptions of aging (SPA) and perceived age-based discrimination in the healthcare system were examined as outcome variables. Results: Among Israeli Arabs, being older was related to better SPA, whereas among the immigrants being older was related to worse SPA. As immigrants became older, they were more likely to report ageist experiences. Israeli Arabs reported higher levels of ageist experiences, regardless of their age. Conclusions: The findings point to certain groups that require education about ageism and the aging processes and might require further protection from the experiences of ageism. The findings also point to the relevance of different theoretical paradigms that advocate for the consideration of culture and group membership in the understanding of the experiences of ageism.

Association between reproductive factors and postmenopausal osteoporosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. 248-251
Author(s):  
H. R. Meybodi ◽  
N. Khalili ◽  
P. Khashayar ◽  
R. Heshmat ◽  
A. Hossein-nezhad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Reproductive Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Menstrual History ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding

SummaryThe present cross-sectional research was designed to study possible correlations between clinical reproductive factors and bone mineral density (BMD) values.Using the data gathered by the population-based Iranian Multicenter Osteoporosis Study (IMOS), we investigated the correlation found between reproductive factors and osteoporosis. Subjects were recruited from five major cities of Iran. Bone mineral density was measured using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and the results were analyzed against the age at menarche and at menopause, number of pregnancies, children and abortions, and the history (and duration) of breastfeeding.Data was available for 2528 women. Gravidity and number of children were reversely correlated with BMD. Younger age at menarche was associated with higher BMD values, whereas there was no significant correlation between age at menopause and menstrual history and BMD.Our study suggests that clinical reproductive factors, particularly number of children and breastfeeding, could be incorporated as predictors of BMD levels in women. Given the controversial results obtained in different studies, longitudinal studies should be carried out to enlighten the importance of these factors and the rationale of their use to predict BMD values in different settings.

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