scholarly journals The Relationship between Physical Activity, Mobile Phone Addiction and Irrational Procrastination in Chinese College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5325
Author(s):  
Mengyao Shi ◽  
Xiangyu Zhai ◽  
Shiyuan Li ◽  
Yuqing Shi ◽  
Xiang Fan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity

The aim of the current study was to examine the associations between physical activity, mobile phone addiction, and irrational procrastination after adjustment for potential confounding variables. The participants were 6294 first- and second-year students recruited as a cluster sample from three public universities in Shanghai, China. Physical activity, mobile phone use, and irrational procrastination were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the mobile phone addiction index scale (MPAI), and the irrational procrastination scale (IPS). The participants were divided into four groups according to their mobile phone usage status and physical activity level. The binary logistic regression model was used to predict the probability of serious irrational procrastination among different groups. The emergence of serious of irrational procrastination under physical activity of different intensity and different mobile phone addiction statuses was predicted by a multiple linear regression model. In this study, the combination of insufficient physical activity and mobile phone addiction is positively associated with high levels of irrational procrastination. Furthermore, students who exhibited both mobile phone addiction behaviors and insufficient physical activity tended to have significantly higher odds of reporting high levels of irrational procrastination than those students who exhibited one behavior or neither behavior. After adjusting for the effects of age, BMI, tobacco, alcohol use, and sedentary time, the result is consistent with previous outcomes. These findings suggest that intervention efforts should focus on the promotion of physical activity and reduction of mobile phone addiction.

scholarly journals Physical activity influences the mobile phone addiction among Chinese undergraduates: The moderating effect of exercise type

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guan Yang ◽  
Yuexiang Li ◽  
Shijie Liu ◽  
Chuannan Liu ◽  
Chen Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Endurance Exercise ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Optimum Dose ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
Exercise Type

AbstractBackground and aimsMobile phone addiction (MPA) has recently aroused much attention due to its high incidence and considerable health hazards. Although some existing studies have documented that physical activity is negatively associated with MPA, it is little known about the potential effects underlying this relation. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity and MPA among undergraduates in China, and to further examine the moderating effect of exercise type in the relation between them.MethodsBy the quota sampling, a total of 650 participants engaged in this survey and completed relevant measurements including physical activity rating scale-3 (PARS-3) and mobile phone addiction tendency scale (MPATS).ResultsGender (β = 0.271, P < 0.05) and major (β = −0.169, P < 0.05) could significantly predict MPA, respectively, and physical activity was an imperative protective factor to decrease MPA (β = −0.266, P < 0.001). While the physical activity level enhanced from none exercise to medium exercise, an optimum dose-response relationship would emerge between physical activity and MPA (F(3,604) = 4.799, P < 0.01). Most important, the relation between physical activity and MPA can be moderated by exercise type. Especially in terms of aerobic endurance exercise, the higher level of physical activity the undergraduates performed, the lower degree of MPA would be suffered by them (β = −0.266, P < 0.001).DiscussionThese findings could be conducive to better understand the positive and potential effects of physical activity on the intervention in MPA, and served as a persuasive evidence that as for university students, actively engaging in aerobic endurance exercise with the medium activity level would be a practicable exercise strategy to deal with MPA in daily lifestyle behavior.

scholarly journals Asociación entre actividad física, estado de salud y patología de hombro en adultos chilenos (Relationship between physical activity, health status, and shoulder pathology in adults from Chile)

Retos ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 246-249
Author(s):  
Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽  
Ramón Chacón Cuberos ◽  
Manuel Fernández-Sánchez ◽  
Manuel Castro-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shoulder Pathology

Este estudio de carácter descriptivo y de corte transversal se realizó sobre un grupo de 41 adultos mayores de Santiago de Chile (Chile) que sufrían patología de hombro, con una edad media de 58,17 años (DT = 11,75). Se utilizó para la valoración el Test UCLA, el Termómetro de EUROQOL de Autovaloración del Estado de Salud y un Cuestionario Sociodemográfico. El análisis de datos se realizó a través de SPSS 20.0 empleando descriptivos básicos y un modelo de regresión logística binaria. Los sujetos que presentaron tendinopatías en el hombro fueron un 53,7% (n = 22). Asimismo, un 48,8% indicó que practicaba actividad física de forma continuada, únicamente un 14,6% (n=6) no lo hacía periódicamente y un 39% (n = 16) desarrollaba ejercicios de mantenimiento. El estado de salud y la evaluación UCLA mostraron asociaciones estadísticas. El modelo de regresión reveló asociaciones de la actividad física con el sexo [OR = 0,086 (0,008-0,977)] y el estado de salud [OR = 0,021 (0,001-0,311)]. Como principales conclusiones se concreta que la actividad física regular es un elemento que disminuye el desarrollo de dolor en la patología de hombro en mayores. Asimismo, los datos obtenidos revelan que ser mujer y tener peor estado de salud se asocia a una menor práctica de actividad física en personas con patología de hombro.Abstract. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed on a group of 41 adults from Santiago of Chile (Chile) who suffer shoulder pathology, with an average age of 58,17 years old (SD = 11,75). This study employed as main instruments the EUROQOL THERMOMETER, the UCLA scale, a self-assessment for health status, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. This study used SPSS 20.0 software for data analysis employing basic descriptive analysis and a f binary logistic regression model. A total of 53,7% (n=22) of the subjects showed shoulder tendinopathies. The 48,8% of the sample reported that they do physical activity frequently, while only 14,6% (n = 6) indicated that they never do physical activity regularly, and 39% (n = 16) do maintenance exercise. The regression model showed associations between physical activity and sex [OR = 0,086 (0,008 – 0,977)] and health status [OR = 0,021 (0,001 to 0,311)]. As main conclusions, regular physical activity is an element that decreases the development of pain in shoulder pathology. Likewise, the data obtained reveal that being a woman and having a worse state of health is associated with less physical activity in people affected by shoulder pathology.

scholarly journals The Effect of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging on Mortality and Length of Stay in Tehran General University Hospitals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebrahim Jaafaripooyan ◽  
Ali Akbarisari ◽  
Abbas Rahimiforoushani ◽  
Zahra Abedini
Keyword(s):  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Standardized Mortality Ratio ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model

Background: As fast and accurate techniques, advanced medical imaging technologies (AMIT) allow healthcare professionals to better diagnose and treat various health conditions, which translates into higher use of non-invasive operational procedures. Objectives: The current study intended to investigate the effect of inpatient use of MRI and CT scan on the inpatient mortality and length of stay (LOS) in Tehran general university hospitals. Methods: Data were collected from all general university hospitals in Tehran in 2017. A multiple linear regression model was constructed for each combination of technology and outcomes (i.e., mortality and LOS), and all models were controlled for patients’ demographic and clinical characteristics and structural profile of hospitals. In calculating hospital standardized mortality ratio (HSMR) for each of 72 diagnosis groups related to death, a binary logistic regression model was fitted with predictors including LOS, admission type, comorbidity level, sex, and age. Results: The use of CT varied from 0.39 to 149.35, and MRI from 0.24 to 80.23 exams per 100 discharges. The HSMR ranged from 76.8% to 146%, and the average length of stay (ALOS) was 3 - 8.46 days. MRI and CT had no significant effect on the HSMR and ALOS. Conclusions: Further use of AMIT was not linked with improved efficiency and quality but was associated with better resource management in healthcare organizations. Effective management of the AMIT use requires clear rules and regulations with assertive commitment, in addition to establishing clinical guidelines with the support of insurance companies.

The effects of shyness and loneliness on cell phone dependence in college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yan Chen
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Shed Light

I explored the relationships among shyness, loneliness, and cell phone dependence (CPD) in college students, with a special focus on the mediating effect of loneliness in the relationship between shyness and CPD. Participants were 593 students recruited from a college in Henan, China, and they completed the Cheek and Buss Shyness Scale, the UCLA Loneliness Scale–Short Form, and the Mobile Phone Addiction Index. The results show that shyness was significantly correlated with both loneliness and CPD, and that loneliness partially mediated the effect of shyness on CPD. These findings shed light on how shyness predicts CPD and have implications for preventing CPD in college students.

Deciphering Links Between Sexual Violence and Castes in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 2455328X2110325
Author(s):  
Yogendra Musahar
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Explanatory Variables

The recent incident, the gang rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Hathras, a small village in Uttar Pradesh of India, once again sparks a debate on links between sexual violence and castes in India. This article aims to examine the links between sexual violence and castes in India. This study utilizes the national representative National Family Health Survey 4 (NFHS-4, 2015–16) data. A bivariate analysis was carried out to analyse the data. A binary logistic regression model was applied to predict the effect of explanatory variables, viz. type of place of residence, years of schooling complete, economic status in terms of wealth index and finally castes on predicted variable, i.e. sexual violence. The binary regression model indicates that there were links between sexual violence and castes. For secured and dignified life of women, caste-based sexual violence must be annihilated.

scholarly journals Level of physical activity in undergraduate students in Peshawar, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. ID20
Author(s):  
Shahid Alam ◽  
Sardar Bakht Khan ◽  
Qamar Wahid Khattak ◽  
Syed Zain Ul Abidin ◽  
Salman Farooqi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The University

Background: Physical activity is one of the leading health indicators, considered an essential factor in the population's health and quality of life promotion. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. Physical inactivity has been linked with chronic disease and obesity in most populations. This study aims to compare the prevalence of physical activity and overweight/obesity among students of the university. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to September 2019 on undergraduate students from different departments of Peshawar University. A sample of 377 (male n = 243, female n = 134) was taken through convenience sampling. Those individuals who were physically disabled and not willing to participate were excluded from the study. Those meeting the inclusion criteria were given the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ short form). Demographic data included age, weight, and height was self-stated by the participants. The levels of physical activity in each of three domains (leisure, transport, and domestic) were calculated and presented as metabolic equivalent (M.E.T.) hour per week in the form of means, percentage, and frequency in different physical activity domains. Results: The overall sample showed that 13.70% of participants were inactive, 27.76% showed a low level of physical activity, 41.29% showed moderate physical activity level, and 17.24% showed a high level of physical activity. A total of 90.98% of participants were involved in leisure physical activities, 93.10% presented transport-related physical activity, and 74.80% were involved in domestic-related physical activity. Average time spent during sitting was found to be 53.32 hrs/week and 7.61 hrs/ day, with females being more involved in sitting activities as compared to males. A significant difference was found between B.M.I. and sitting domain (p-value 0.002) with a Pearson value of -0.12 showing a negative correlation. Conclusion: The B.M.I. and Physical Activity are found negatively associated with each other. Male students were more physically active than females as females spend their majority of time sitting. It is concluded that students are moderately active, while a minimal percent of students are highly active. There were a few numbers of respondents too who were physically inactive, which shows that there is still unawareness of physical activity on the university level.

scholarly journals Usaha Ternak Domba sebagai Jalur Keluar dari Kemiskinan Buruh Tani di Perdesaan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Sondi Kuswaryan ◽  
Cecep Firmansyah ◽  
Muhammad Hasan Hadiana
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Farm Labor ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Simple Regression Model ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Household Members

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kemungkinan usaha ternak domba sebagai aktivitas nafkah untuk pengentasan kemiskinan, serta menentukan jumlah kepemilikan domba yang dapat  membawa rumah tangga buruh tani keluar dari kemiskinan. Survey telah dilakukan di Desa Walangsari Kecamatan Kalapanunggal Kabupaten Sukabumi, melibatkan rumah tangga buruh tani miskin sebanyak 65 orang dan 22 orang tidak miskin. Faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap kemiskinan dianalisis menggunakan model regresi logistik biner, sedangkan jumlah kepemilikan domba yang harus dipelihara untuk keluar dari kemiskinan ditentukan dengan model regresi sederhana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usia kepala keluarga, dan pengalaman beternak tidak mempengaruhi kemiskinan, sedangkan jumlah kepemilikan domba, jumlah anggota rumah tangga, keterlibatan dalam kelembagaan, serta sumber pendapatan dari non pertanian mempengaruhi status kemiskinan rumah tangga buruh tani. Pada rata-rata jumlah anggota rumah tangga sebanyak 4,45 orang,untuk keluar dari kemiskinan buruh tani harus memelihara minimal sebanyak 36,63 ekor domba per rumah tangga. Hasil penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa usaha ternak domba dapat digunakan sebagai sarana untuk pengentasan kemiskinan buruh tani, program pengentasan kemiskinan akan efektif bila melibatkan kelembagaan lokal.Kata Kunci: buruh tani, jumlah kepemilikan domba, kemiskinanABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the possibility of sheep farming as a livelihood activity for poverty alleviation and to determine the amount of sheep ownership that can bring farm laborers households out of poverty. Survey research has been carried out in Walangsari Village, Kalapanunggal District, Sukabumi Regency, involving 65 poor farmer households and 22 non-poor households. Factors affecting poverty were analyzed using a binary logistic regression model, while the number of sheep ownership needed to escape poverty was determined by a simple regression model. The results showed that the age of the head of the family, and experience of sheep farmers did not affect poverty, while the number of sheep ownership, number of household members, involvement in institutions, and sources of income from non-agriculture affected the poverty status of farm laborers' households. In the average number of household members as many as 4.45 people, to get out of poverty must maintain a minimum of 36.63 sheep per household. This research explains that sheep farming can be used as a means to reduce the poverty of farm laborers, and poverty alleviation programs will be effective if they involve local institutions.Keywords: farm labor, number of sheep ownership, poverty

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