scholarly journals Correlates of Alcohol Consumption Among a Socially-Disadvantaged Population in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 9074
Author(s):  
Kinga Polanska ◽  
Dorota Kaleta
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disadvantaged Population ◽  
Socially Disadvantaged ◽  
Status Data ◽  
The Unemployed

Alcohol consumption at a level exceeding existing recommendations is one of the leading risk factors for death and disability worldwide. The aim of the study was to identify correlates of alcohol drinking among a socially-disadvantaged population in Poland. The cross-sectional study covered 1644 adult social assistance beneficiaries from the Piotrkowski district (rural area in central Poland). A detailed questionnaire filled in during a face-to-face interview allowed for the collection of socio-demographic, lifestyle-related (including alcohol consumption) and health status data. About 42% of the participants, including 67% of the men and 30% of the women, exceeded the recommended level of alcohol consumption. In the adjusted model, the men tended not to follow recommendations for alcohol consumption more frequently than the women (OR = 4.5, p < 0.001). The higher odds of not following alcohol-related recommendations were also observed for the subjects declaring having a permanent or temporary job compared to the unemployed participants (OR = 1.2, p = 0.04). A lower healthy lifestyle index (indicating an unhealthy lifestyle related to a diet, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, and tobacco smoking) was associated with not following recommendations for alcohol consumption (OR = 1.1, p = 0.04). Our study indicates that being men, having a permanent or a temporary job, and coexistence of other unfavorable lifestyle-related factors are important correlates of not following recommendations for alcohol consumption among the beneficiaries of government welfare assistance.

scholarly journals Comprehensive unhealthy lifestyle is associated with alcohol consumption as J-shaped curve

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Shimoshikiryo ◽  
R Ibusuki ◽  
K Shimatani ◽  
D Nishimoto ◽  
T Takezaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Heavy Drinkers ◽  
Habitual Exercise ◽  
Using Data

Abstract Background Alcohol consumption is a confirmed risk factor for cancer as well as cardiovascular and other diseases. Decreased and increased risks with light and heavy consumption, respectively (J-shaped associations), were reported for total mortality. However, whether alcohol itself or its related-factors are involved in this association, is unclear. This study examined the background characteristics of comprehensive lifestyles and clinical factors according to alcohol consumption, using data from a baseline survey of large-scaled cohort study conducted among the general Japanese using Breslow’s healthy lifestyle index. Methods The study subjects were 23,885 males and 28,165 females aged 35 to 69 years, who were enrolled in the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort (J-MICC) Study. To determine unhealthy lifestyle scores, smoking, exercise, sleeping duration, breakfast consumption, eating between meals, and obesity were combined. The odds ratios (ORs) of unhealthy lifestyles and clinical factors according to alcohol consumption were estimated using a logistic regression model. Results The ORs of combined unhealthy lifestyles decreased among light drinkers in males (0.73, 0.67-0.80) and females (0.88, 0.82-0.95), and increased among heavy drinkers (1.52, 1.27-1.83; 2.15, 1.44-3.20, respectively). These associations were not found for each unhealthy lifestyle and atherosclerosis-related factors, except for less breakfast intake in males and less frequent habitual exercise in females. Conclusions The present study suggests that the J-shaped association between comprehensive unhealthy lifestyle and alcohol consumption may be an important background factor of the association between alcohol consumption and risk of total mortality. Further study for total mortality with them is warranted. Key messages This study showed comprehensive unhealthy lifestyles were observed not only among heavy drinkers, but also among non-drinkers. Light drinkers have more healthy lifestyles, which contribute to their better health.

scholarly journals Investigating The Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Its Related Factors in 13 To 17-Year-Old Adolescents: Data Extraction From 55 Eastern Mediterranean Countries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
vahid farnia ◽  
Touraj Ahmadi Jouybari ◽  
safora salemi ◽  
Bahareh rahami ◽  
mehdi moradinazar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mediterranean Countries

Abstract Background Alcohol consumption has become very common among adolescents in recent years and its prevalence varies in different countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of alcohol consumption and related factors in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years living in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Methods The present study was a cross-sectional study that was performed on 191228 adolescents (girl, 51.1% of total) aged 13 to 17 years in 55 EMR countries. In this study, the data that were collected by the World Health Organization from students were used. In order to investigate the factors affecting alcohol consumption, univariate and multivariate logistics models with 95% confidence limits were used. Results The overall prevalence of alcohol consumption in adolescents was 18.2%, which was 19.2% and 17.3% in boys and girls, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that using marijuana for more than 10 days in a month (OR = 6.27, 95%CI: 5.12–7.68), smoking (OR = 3.68, 95%CI: 3.52–3.84), having sex (OR = 3.39, 95%CI: 3.24–3.55), being alone for more than 10 days (OR = 1.84, 95%CI: 1.66–2.037), having insomnia most of the time (OR = 1.68, 95%CI: 1.54–1.83), having suicide plan (OR = 1.47, 95%CI: 1.39–1.57), being 16 and older (OR = 1.41,95%CI: 1.33–1.48), being alone sometimes (OR = 1.41,95%CI: 1.33–1.48), daily activity (OR = 1.24, 95%CI: 1.19–1.29), being beaten for 1–9 days a month (OR = 1.20, 95%CI: 1.14–1.26) increased the chances of consuming alcohol, respectively. Parental supervision most of the time and parental awareness sometimes reduced the likelihood of consuming alcohol. Conclusions Due to the high prevalence of alcohol consumption among adolescents living in EMR countries, it is suggested that educational, preventive and health intervention programs be conducted to raise students’ awareness of the effects of alcohol consumption in schools.

scholarly journals To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of lifestyle diseases and their risk factors among women in the urban field practice area

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4923
Author(s):  
Mungara Suma Bhavana ◽  
Sunil D. Kumar ◽  
N. Chandan ◽  
Derangula Lokesh ◽  
M. R. Narayanamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Field Practice ◽  
History Of ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Lifestyle Diseases

Background: The number of people suffering from lifestyle diseases is increasing over the world, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Changes in behaviour and the adoption of healthy lifestyle practises can help prevent or reduce the progression of lifestyle diseases. Many patients, however, lacked the knowledge, attitude, and practise of healthy lifestyles.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the 329 participants in the urban field practice area of the department of community medicine, JSS medical college, Mysore, with study duration of 6 months. A house-to-house survey was performed to recruit study participants using convenient sampling. participants will be interviewed by using the pre-designed, pre-tested and structured questionnaire which includes socio-demographic profile, dietary patterns, physical activity, type of personality, history of stress, history of tobacco and alcohol consumption, family history of lifestyle diseases like HT, DM etc.Results: Among 329 study participants 306 (93%) have practice of doing physical exercise, 328 (99.7%) decreased salt/oil intake, 329 (100%) stopped smoking/alcohol consumption, 329 (100%) check BP regular, 327 (99.4%) check blood sugar regularly, 328 (99.7%) stopped eating junk food/cool drinks, 329 (100%) take medicationsConclusions: Healthy practices need to be subsidized with the aid of using the dependent periodic medical exam. There need to be an emphasis on incorporating bodily workout within side the day by day routine, consumption of healthful diet, and decrease/cessation of alcohol and tobacco consumption.

scholarly journals Dietary Patterns among Adolescents Are Associated with Growth, Socioeconomic Features, and Health-Related Behaviors

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 3054
Author(s):  
Tali Sinai ◽  
Rachel Axelrod ◽  
Tal Shimony ◽  
Mona Boaz ◽  
Vered Kaufman-Shriqui
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Lower Height ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

Dietary patterns (DPs), usually established in adolescents, are important modifiable risk factors in the etiology of malnutrition and chronic diseases. This study aimed to identify DPs of adolescents and examine their associations with growth, sociodemographic, and lifestyle characteristics. A nationally representative, school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Israeli adolescents aged 11–18 years during 2015–2016. A self-administered survey queried sociodemographics, health behaviors, and diet. Weight and height were measured, and WHO height z-scores and BMI cutoffs were calculated. Food frequency questionnaire data were analyzed using principal components analysis (PCA) to identify DPs. Associations between growth, lifestyle, and sociodemographic characteristics and DPs were modeled using multivariable logistic regressions. A total of 3902 adolescents (46% males, mean age 15.2 ± 1.6 years) completed the survey. PCA identified five DPs, accounting for 38.3% of the total variance. The first two prominent DPs were the ‘plant-based food’ DP, which was associated with the female sex, higher socioeconomic status, overweight/obesity, and healthy lifestyle and the ‘junk food’ DP, which was associated with lower SES, unhealthy lifestyle, and lower height z-scores. Our results elucidate major DPs that strongly correlate with lifestyle risk behaviors and suboptimal growth among adolescents. Implementing screening for DPs should be further examined to identify higher risk health factors among youth.

scholarly journals Alcohol Consumption Among Spanish Female Adolescents: Related Factors and National Trends 2006–2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (21) ◽  
pp. 4294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazaret Alonso-Fernández ◽  
Isabel Jiménez-Trujillo ◽  
Valentín Hernández-Barrera ◽  
Domingo Palacios-Ceña ◽  
Pilar Carrasco-Garrido
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Adolescent Women ◽  
Perceived Availability ◽  
National Trends

Background: The purpose of this study was: (a) to estimate trends over time in the prevalence of alcohol consumption among female adolescents between 2006 and 2014; (b) to identify the factors associated with the probability of consuming alcohol during this period for Spanish female adolescents (14–18 years old). Methods: Spanish nationwide, epidemiological, cross-sectional study on alcohol consumption by adolescent women. We used individualized secondary data retrieved from the 2006 and 2014 Spanish state survey on drug use in secondary education, for a total of 48,676 survey respondents aged 14 to 18 years. Alcohol use was the dependent variable. We also analyzed sociodemographic and educational features, lifestyle habits, perceived health risk for consumption, and perceived availability of substance using logistic regression models. Results: The prevalence of alcohol consumption among female adolescents was 62.35% during the study period. Alcohol consumption increased with age and was more frequent on weekends than on school days. The variables associated with a greater probability of alcohol consumption were tobacco, marijuana (aOR = 2.37; 95% CI: 2.08–2.72), and alcohol consumption by friends (aOR = 7.24; 95% CI: 6.42–8.16). Conclusions: Alcohol consumption by female adolescents in Spain significantly increased from 2006 to 2014. Marijuana and alcohol consumption by friends were associated factors.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with an Unhealthy Lifestyle among Adults in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
AlJohara M. AlQuaiz ◽  
Ambreen Kazi ◽  
Turky H. Almigbal ◽  
Ali M. AlHazmi ◽  
Riaz Qureshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers

Background: Unhealthy lifestyles are a global concern. This study measured the prevalence and factors associated with an unhealthy lifestyle in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Methods: An interview-based, cross-sectional study was conducted with 968 males and 2029 females, aged 30–75 years, covering 18 primary health care centers in Riyadh. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the significant determinants associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. Results: Overall, men were 1.49 (1.28, 1.74) times at higher risk of an unhealthy lifestyle compared to women. Men reporting unhealthy lifestyle were 2.1 (1.3, 3.4) and 1.5 (1.0, 2.6) times more likely than men with healthy lifestyle to cite not enjoying physical activity, lack of social support, and not having enough information about a healthy diet [1.5 (1.0, 2.0)], whereas those ≥ 45 years age group were 30 times less likely to report unhealthy lifestyle [0.7 (0.5, 0.9)]. In contrast, in women aged ≥ 45 years [1.3 (1.1, 1.7)], lack of motivation [1.3 (1.1, 1.7)], feeling conscious while exercising [2.0 (1.4, 2.9)], not enjoying healthy food [1.6 (1.3, 2.1)], and no family support to prepare healthy food [1.4 (1.1, 1.8)] were significantly associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. Conclusions: In a Saudi sample, younger men and older women are at higher risk of an unhealthy lifestyle. In addition to self-motivation, combined strategies to promote physical activity and healthy eating are required to improve lifestyle.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and its effect on nutrition

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 4112
Author(s):  
Muskaan Sutaria ◽  
Greeshma Keny ◽  
Shilpa A. Pratinidhi
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: Pandemic induced lockdown has led to various changes in dietary habits and physical activity amongst the general population like increased consumption of processed food, snacking between meals and decreased consumption of vegetables. This unhealthy lifestyle leads to increase in weight and obesity, which are long-term risk factors for various chronic disorders and impairs the immune system which is vital during a pandemic. Therefore, this study was conducted to document changes in the nutritional habits.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Written informed consent was obtained and the purpose of the study was explained. A self-administered questionnaire was circulated as Google forms to collect data.Results: 422 volunteers participated. Around 23.5% (n=56) consumed vegetables less than twice a week. Snacking between meals 1-3 times a day was observed in 72% (n=304), of which 54.9% (n=167) do not exercise at all or less than before lockdown and, 52.6% (n=160) showed a significant increase in weight. Out of the 50.2% (n=212) with a changed eating schedule, 30.18% (n=64) skipped at least one meal and 22.3% also showed gastrointestinal disturbances.Conclusions: Many changes were observed in dietary habits of people due to lockdown, which are a step towards a weak immune system and also forms a basis for chronic diseases in the future. Therefore, it is advisable to consume a balanced diet, as it is an unexcelled way of boosting the immune system which will help in fighting all types of infection including the novel coronavirus infection and lead a healthy lifestyle.

FOOD CONSUMPTION OF CHILDREN AGED 1 TO 5 IN PHUOC VINH WARD, HUE CITY BY 24 HOURS FOOD RECORDING

2015 ◽  
pp. 153-161
Author(s):  
Thi Bach Yen Hoang ◽  
Thi Hai Pham ◽  
Dinh Tuyen Hoang ◽  
Thi Huong Le ◽  
Van Thang Vo
Keyword(s):  
Total Energy ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Consumption Survey ◽  
Food Consumed

Food consumption survey is an essential parts of nutrition surveys. It helps to determine the type and quantity of food consumed, assessing the balance of the diet, the relationship between nutrient intake and health, diseases, and economic status, culture society... There are many methods to investigate food consumption. 24-hour food record is a method that record all food consumed by the subject during previous 24 hours. Using this method in chidren helps to assess the their diet to see if it responses the demand in order to have proper nutrition. Objectives: 1. Calculating the number of each food groups consumed within 24 hours of children 1 to 5 years in Phuoc Vinh ward, Hue City; 2. Assessing the quality of their diet and some related factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was implemented on 200 pairs of children aged 1 to 5 and parents or caregivers living in Phuoc Vinh ward, Hue city and some related factors. Results: 82% of the children’s diets covered 4 food groups. Prevalence of glucide, protein, lipide out of the total energy intake were 44.1%, 19.5%, 36.3% respectively within group of 12-<48 months and 50%, 19.5%, 30.6% respectively within group of 48-<72 months. Total energy and protein intake were higher than demanded (p <0.05) while glucide and lipide were lower than demanded (p <0.05). Economical status of family was significant associated with variety of food (all 4 food groups) in the diet of children (p <0.05) and total energy consumed (p <0.05). Conclusion: The children did not have proper nutrition so further research need to be implemented to have suitable interventions. Key words: 24 hours food records, children aged 1 to 5, Hue city.

HIGH PREVALENCE OF MALNUTRITON AND WORM INFECTION AMONG VAN KIEU AND PAKOH CHILDREN AGED 12-36 MONTHS IN DAKRONG DISTRICT, QUANG TRI PROVINCE

2012 ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Thi Lan Tran ◽  
Thi Huong Le ◽  
Xuan Ninh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Infection Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Group Recommendation ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Very High

Objectives: Assess the nutritional status, worm infection status and some related factors among children aged 12-36 months of Dakrong district, Quang Tri province. Subject and method: A cross sectional study was carried out in 2010, in 680 children aged 12-36 months in 4 communes of Dakrong district, Quang Tri province. Results: The malnutrition rate was 55.0% for underweight, 66.5% for stunting and 16.2% for wasting. The prevalence of malnutrition increases by age group. The prevalence of worm infection was 31.6%, the highest prevalence was belong to Ascaris infection (24.6%), followed by Hookworm and Trichuris (6.5% and 6.2%, respectively). The prevalence of worm infection among children under two is very high (27.0%). The prevalence of worm infection was distributed quite equally between the malnutrition children group and normal children group. Recommendation: Early deworming forchildren from 12 months should be considered as important strategy against the malnutrition of children in Dakrong district, Quang Tri province

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