scholarly journals Vegetable Consumption and Factors Associated with Increased Intake among College Students: A Scoping Review of the Last 10 Years

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Mello Rodrigues ◽  
Jeffery Bray ◽  
Ana Carolina Fernandes ◽  
Greyce Luci Bernardo ◽  
Heather Hartwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
World Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Family Home

Vegetable consumption is a predictor for improved health outcomes, such as reduced obesity and likelihood of food-related noncommunicable diseases. Young adults are a key population, being in a transitional stage-of-life: Habits gained here are taken through the lifespan. This review establishes insight into the consumption of vegetables among young adults during their college/university years, and factors associated with increased consumption. Seventy-one papers were extracted, published between January 2009 and October 2018. Search terms related to consumption; vegetables; and college/university setting and sample. A diverse range of definitions, guidelines, and study approaches were observed. Findings identify that the majority of students do not consume World Health Organization recommendations. Being female was the most frequent predictor of higher intake of vegetables, and no consumption patterns were identified by countries. Living at family home; body mass index; happiness and stress level; perceived importance of healthy eating; socioeconomic level; breakfast consumption; stage of study; openness to new experiences; sleep pattern; nutrition knowledge; activity level; alcohol usage; and energy intake were identified as influential factors. Public policies and new strategies to encourage vegetable consumption among college students are indispensable, especially targeting subgroups with even lower intakes, such as males and those living outside family home.

scholarly journals Prevalence of caries and DMF-T index with D1-D2 scale on students

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Setunggal Agung Nugroho Harahap ◽  
Sri Susilawati ◽  
Dede Sutardjo
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
World Health ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Health Habits ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction: Many factors associated with poor health habits are initiated during adolescence. This is because as a teenager they have the feeling that they are unique and invulnerable that makes them think that the disease or disorder will not enter into their lives. Based on this, teenagers can have a bad habit for their oral health, thus increasing the level of caries in their mouths. The purpose of this study was to get data on the caries experience (DMF-T index) with D1-D2 scale on students. Method: This type of research is descriptive. The technique used in this sampling is simple random sampling, the sample is 266 students consisting of 109 men and 157 women. Prevalence rate of caries adjusted with 2004 Household Health Survey and DMFT category based on World Health Organization. Result: The results showed that the prevalence of caries in college students of Al-Ihsan Islamic boarding school is 90.6%. DMF-T index in college students of Al-Ihsan Islamic boarding school is 4.18. D1 scale that was found was 280 cases. D2 is the scale found 335 cases. and dental caries were found at 949 cases. Conclusion: Prevalence of caries and DMF-T index with D1-D2 scale on students are prevalence of dental caries is higher than prevalence in 2004 Household Health Survey. DMF-T index is  moderate, while the D1 scale found 280 cases and the D2 scale found 335 cases.

scholarly journals User Perceptions and Experiences of an Interactive Voice Response Mobile Phone Survey Pilot in Uganda: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond Tweheyo ◽  
Hannah Selig ◽  
Dustin G Gibson ◽  
George William Pariyo ◽  
Elizeus Rutebemberwa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Interactive Voice Response ◽  
World Health ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
Voice Response

BACKGROUND With the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases in low- and middle- income countries, the World Health Organization recommended a stepwise approach of surveillance for noncommunicable diseases. This is expensive to conduct on a frequent basis and using interactive voice response mobile phone surveys has been put forth as an alternative. However, there is limited evidence on how to design and deliver interactive voice response calls that are robust and acceptable to respondents. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore user perceptions and experiences of receiving and responding to an interactive voice response call in Uganda in order to adapt and refine the instrument prior to national deployment. METHODS A qualitative study design was used and comprised a locally translated audiorecorded interactive voice response survey delivered in 4 languages to 59 purposively selected participants' mobile phones in 5 survey rounds guided by data saturation. The interactive voice response survey had modules on sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, diabetes, and hypertension. After the interactive voice response survey, study staff called participants back and used a semistructured interview to collect information on the participant’s perceptions of interactive voice response call audibility, instruction clarity, interview pace, language courtesy and appropriateness, the validity of questions, and the lottery incentive. Descriptive statistics were used for the interactive voice response survey, while a framework analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. RESULTS Key findings that favored interactive voice response survey participation or completion included preference for brief surveys of 10 minutes or shorter, preference for evening calls between 6 PM and 10 PM, preference for courteous language, and favorable perceptions of the lottery-type incentive. While key findings curtailing participation were suspicion about the caller’s identity, unclear voice, confusing skip patterns, difficulty with the phone interface such as for selecting inappropriate digits for both ordinary and smartphones, and poor network connectivity for remote and rural participants. CONCLUSIONS Interactive voice response surveys should be as brief as possible and considerate of local preferences to increase completion rates. Caller credibility needs to be enhanced through either masking the caller or prior community mobilization. There is need to evaluate the preferred timing of interactive voice response calls, as the finding of evening call preference is inconclusive and might be contextual.

scholarly journals Global Vegetable Intake and Supply Compared to Recommendations: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliki Kalmpourtzidou ◽  
Ans Eilander ◽  
Elise F. Talsma
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Food System ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
World Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Health Organization

Low vegetable intake is associated with higher incidence of noncommunicable diseases. Data on global vegetable intake excluding legumes and potatoes is currently lacking. A systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted to assess vegetable consumption and supply in adult populations and to compare these data to the existing recommendations (≥240 g/day according to World Health Organization). For vegetable intake data online, websites of government institutions and health authorities, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Comprehensive European Food Consumption Database, STEPwise approach to surveillance (STEPS) and Pubmed/Medline databases were searched from March 2018 to June 2019. Vegetable supply data was extracted from Food Balance Sheets, Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT), 2013. Vegetable intake was expressed as means and 95% confidence intervals. Data were summarized for each region by calculating weighted means. Vegetable intake and supply data were available for 162 and 136 countries, respectively. Weighted mean vegetable intake was 186 g/day (56–349 g/day). Weighted mean vegetable supply was 431 g/day (71–882 g/day). For 88% of the countries vegetable intake was below the recommendations. Public health campaigns are required to encourage vegetable consumption worldwide. In the 61% of the countries where vegetable supply is currently insufficient to meet the recommendations, innovative food system approaches to improve yields and decrease post-harvest losses are imperative.

scholarly journals User Perceptions and Experiences of an Interactive Voice Response Mobile Phone Survey Pilot in Uganda: Qualitative Study

10.2196/21671 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. e21671
Author(s):  
Raymond Tweheyo ◽  
Hannah Selig ◽  
Dustin G Gibson ◽  
George William Pariyo ◽  
Elizeus Rutebemberwa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Interactive Voice Response ◽  
World Health ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
Voice Response

Background With the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases in low- and middle- income countries, the World Health Organization recommended a stepwise approach of surveillance for noncommunicable diseases. This is expensive to conduct on a frequent basis and using interactive voice response mobile phone surveys has been put forth as an alternative. However, there is limited evidence on how to design and deliver interactive voice response calls that are robust and acceptable to respondents. Objective This study aimed to explore user perceptions and experiences of receiving and responding to an interactive voice response call in Uganda in order to adapt and refine the instrument prior to national deployment. Methods A qualitative study design was used and comprised a locally translated audiorecorded interactive voice response survey delivered in 4 languages to 59 purposively selected participants' mobile phones in 5 survey rounds guided by data saturation. The interactive voice response survey had modules on sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, diabetes, and hypertension. After the interactive voice response survey, study staff called participants back and used a semistructured interview to collect information on the participant’s perceptions of interactive voice response call audibility, instruction clarity, interview pace, language courtesy and appropriateness, the validity of questions, and the lottery incentive. Descriptive statistics were used for the interactive voice response survey, while a framework analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Results Key findings that favored interactive voice response survey participation or completion included preference for brief surveys of 10 minutes or shorter, preference for evening calls between 6 PM and 10 PM, preference for courteous language, and favorable perceptions of the lottery-type incentive. While key findings curtailing participation were suspicion about the caller’s identity, unclear voice, confusing skip patterns, difficulty with the phone interface such as for selecting inappropriate digits for both ordinary and smartphones, and poor network connectivity for remote and rural participants. Conclusions Interactive voice response surveys should be as brief as possible and considerate of local preferences to increase completion rates. Caller credibility needs to be enhanced through either masking the caller or prior community mobilization. There is need to evaluate the preferred timing of interactive voice response calls, as the finding of evening call preference is inconclusive and might be contextual.

scholarly journals The Effective Factors for Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Adults: A Need Assessment Study Based on Trans-Theoretical Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Hazavehei ◽  
Sara Shahabadi ◽  
Manoochehr Karami ◽  
Mohammad Reza Saidi ◽  
Saeed Bashiriyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption ◽  
World Health ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

<p><strong>Introduction</strong><strong>: </strong>The World Health Organization recommended consuming at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables (FV) per day in order to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The purpose of this study is to determine the influential factors related to intake of FV among adults in Kermanshah city based on Transtheoritical Model.</p><p><strong>Material and Methods:</strong> This is a cross-sectional study which is conducted in Kermanshah city. Participants (n=1230) are selected by multi stage sampling; 30-50 year olds people covered by health centers. In order to collect data, we used a TTM-based questionnaire. The results are analyzed using SPSS-16 and Lisrel 8, with P&lt; 0.05 as statistically significant level.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> The mean age of the participants is 37.75 and 65% of them are women .The mean score of knowledge is 2.4; that is, 80% of men and 78% of women in this study are in poor knowledge about FV consumption. In case of fruit and vegetable consumption behavior, 50% and 61% of participants are in pre-contemplation/contemplation stage, respectively. The average number of fruit servings is 1.42 and the average number of vegetable servings is 0.99 per day. Also, ANOVA test results showed a significant correlation between constructs of TTM and stages of change so that individuals' progress through stages of change from pre-contemplation to maintenance added on the scores of self-efficiency, processes of change, and decisional balance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study indicated that, TTM constructs such as self-efficacy, processes of change, and decisional balance are good predictors for FV consumption. </p>

scholarly journals PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERTENSION AMONG HEALTH WORKERS OF CENTRAL HOSPITALS IN NEPAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 325
Author(s):  
Prakash Ghimire ◽  
Alisha Khadka ◽  
Amornrat Anuwatnonthakate ◽  
Supaporn Trongsakul
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
World Health ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Factors Associated

Hypertension is a significant public health issue considered as the world's biggest killer among the working-age group. Health workers are one of the working groups who are facing several factors in their lives that could induce hypertension among them. Nevertheless, there is a lack of information about hypertension among Nepalese health workers. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among health workers of central hospitals in Nepal. A total of 422 health workers aged ≥30 years from seven central hospitals of Nepal were selected using a proportionate stratified systematic random sampling method. Information regarding characteristics (socio-demographic, clinical, behavioral, occupational, and perceived stress) of participants were obtained by face to face interviews using a questionnaire after getting informed written consent. Participant's blood pressure and body mass index were measured based on the World Health Organization STEP Surveillance Manual. Binary logistic regression model was used to identify the associated factors of hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension was 35.31% (95% CI: 30.70%-40.10%). After controlling potential confounding factors through multivariate analysis, seven factors (increasing age, low educational level, being married, low fruit & vegetable consumption, low physical activity, alcohol use, and increased perceived stress) were found as significant independent predictors of hypertension. In conclusion, hypertension is highly prevalent among Nepalese health workers. Effective behavioral change interventions and routine health screening programs focusing on hypertension should be implemented to control hypertension among this neglected group, Nepalese health workers. Keywords: Health Workers, Hypertension, Perceived stress, Physical activity, Prevalence, Nepal

scholarly journals A Systematic Analysis of Adolescents’ Physical Activity Level and Sedentary Behavior

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salem Alshammari ◽  
Heyam Reda Boushehry ◽  
Sultan Mohammed Alsahli
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
World Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Centers For Disease Control

Abstract Physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary behavior (SB) reduction are needed to address the increasing rates of noncommunicable diseases (World Health Organization. Noncommunicable diseases, 2018). In the last two decades, there has been an increase in the incidence of both overweight young people and diabetes. Many countries have been looking for solutions to help young people achieve well-being (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011). However, few studies have been conducted to examine PA levels among adolescents, which leaves gaps to be filled regarding the understanding of overall health in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which adolescents engage in regular PA as opposed to sedentary activities, such as watching television and using the internet, after controlling for sex and age. Finally, this study helped address how adolescents spend their time engaging in PA. The data were obtained from the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (NYRB-S) 2007 by the Centers for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/data/). The participants in this study consisted of (14041) adolescents ranging in age from 12 to 18 years old. The NYRB-S was an instrument used to assess risk factors that affect adolescents. We concluded that there were significant overall effects of daily time watching television and age on PA level. Subjects who spent 4 to 14 hours daily watching television had a significantly higher mean level of PA than subjects who watched television for 0 to 4 hours daily. The analysis also showed that the seven age groups differed significantly. There were significant correlations between time spent engaging in SB, age and PA levels. An increase in television viewing was related to a decrease in PA, and subjects between the ages of 13 and 16 tended to watch television more frequently.

Infodemiological patterns in searching medication errors: relationship with risk management and shift work (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Fabbian ◽  
Emanuele Di Simone ◽  
Sara Dionisi ◽  
Noemi Giannetta ◽  
Luigi De Gennaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Shift Work ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Medical Errors ◽  
World Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Western World ◽  
The World ◽  
Google Search

BACKGROUND Western world health care systems have been trying to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in order to respond properly to the aging of the population and the epidemic of noncommunicable diseases. Errors in drugs administration is an actual important issue due to different causes. OBJECTIVE Aim of this study is to measure interest in online seeking medical errors information online related to interest in risk management and shift work. METHODS We investigated Google Trends® for popular search relating to medical errors, risk management and shift work. Relative search volumes (RSVs) were evaluated for the period November 2008-November 2018 all around the world. A comparison between RSV curves related to medical errors, risk management and shift work was carried out. Then we compared world to Italian search. RESULTS RSVs were persistently higher for risk management than for medication errors during the study period (mean RSVs 74 vs. 51%) and RSVs were stably higher for medical errors than shift work during the study period (mean RSVs 51 vs 23%). In Italy, RSVs were much lower than the rest of the world, and RSVs for medication errors during the study period were negligible. Mean RSVs for risk management and shift work were 3 and 25%, respectively. RSVs related to medication errors and clinical risk management were correlated (r=0.520, p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Google search query volumes related to medication errors, risk management and shift work are different. RSVs for risk management are higher, are correlated with medication errors, and the relationship with shift work appears to be even worse, by analyzing the entire world. In Italy such a relationship completely disappears, suggesting that it needs to be emphasized by health care authorities.

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