scholarly journals Impact of Obesity on Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (A) ◽  
pp. 988-992
Author(s):  
Titis Nurmasitoh ◽  
Umatul Khoiriyah ◽  
Ika Fidianingsih ◽  
Adika Zhulhi Arjana ◽  
Ninda Devita
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dopamine D2 Receptor ◽  
T Test ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dopamine Level ◽  
Exercise Motivation ◽  
Control Female ◽  
Obese Subjects

BACKGROUND: Obesity occurs due to an imbalance between the calories and the energy released. On the animal model, obesity is considered as the ground for low physical activity. This is caused by low dopamine D2 receptor in the striatum. However, this suggestion is still unproven in the human condition. AIM: The aim of this study was to find out difference in dopamine expression in obese subjects compared to non-obese subjects when triggered by the stimuli of physical activity. METHODS: This is a quasi-experimental study. The sample was obese and non-obese (control) female who met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before treatment was given, subjects were asked to fill out a depression, anxiety, and exercise motivation questionnaire. All subjects were tested for vital signs, anthropometrics, and neurological examinations to determine the initial condition. Then, the subjects saw video about physical activity and were taken for blood to measure blood dopamine levels using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Differences in dopamine levels between the obese and control groups were analyzed using independent t-test. The relationship between dopamine levels and exercise motivation was analyzed using Pearson. RESULTS: The obese group’s dopamine level was 71.19 ±3.02ng/ml and the control group was 81.15 ± 3.17ng/ml (independent t-test, p = 0.032). The obese group’s motivation score was 58.46 ± 1.59 and the control group score was 62.38 ± 1.54 (independent t-test, p = 0.09). Furthermore, there was no correlation between dopamine levels and motivation scores (Pearson test, p = 0.09). CONCLUSION: There are significant differences in dopamine levels between the obese group and the control group but no correlation between dopamine levels and exercise motivation scores.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF PAPAYA LEAVES JELLY IN LIPID PROFILE AMONG OVERWEIGHT WOMEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-295
Author(s):  
Choirun Nissa ◽  
Syafira Noor Pratiwi ◽  
Siti Majidah ◽  
Nadia Rahma ◽  
Ratih Paramastuti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Cholesterol Oxidase ◽  
Lipid Profiles ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Obese Subjects

Background : Insulin resistance that occurred in diabetic state could promote endothelial dysfunction which lead to metabolic disease in obese subjects. Although several studies showed papaya leaves had antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic agent, the effect of papaya leaves jelly is rarely studied on lipid profiles among overweight women.Objectives : We aimed to examine the effect of papaya leaves jelly on lipid profiles in women with overweight. Methods : This study was a pre-posttest controlled group design with both of the groups were overweight. The treatment group consumed papayq leaves jelly with 24.6 grams papaya leaves jelly that contains 182.4 mg chlorophyll, while the control group consumed 24.6 grams jelly with green dye for 20 days in a row. Three-day recall in three non-consecutive days and physical activity using International Physical Activity (IPAQ) were taken three times. Fasting blood sugar was measured using Glucose Oxidase Phenol 4-Aminophenazone (GODPAP). LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglyceride levels were measured using Cholesterol Oxidase Para Aminophenazone (CHOD-PAP). Statistical analysis using Paired t-test was used within group, while Independent t-test and Mann-Whitney were used in between groups. Papaya leaves jelly effects on lipid profiles was analyzed using multiple linear regression after considering energy, protein, fat, and carbohydrate intakes. Results : Triglyceride levels was reduced significantly (p=0.014) in the treatment group despite there were no differences in triglyceride (p= 0.407), LDL (p= 0.923), HDL (p= 0.749) and total cholesterol (p= 0.277) between 2 groups. Conclusion : Papaya leaves jelly consumption could lower triglyceride levels significantly in the treatment group.

scholarly journals Physically Active Breaks in the Teaching Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-242
Author(s):  
Ivan Holik ◽  
Vesna Štemberger ◽  
Petra Pejić Papak ◽  
Vilko Petrić ◽  
Matea Kitak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Active Breaks ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this research is to study the impact of physically active breaks, accompanied by video materials, on the level of pupils’ educational achievement and their attitudes toward physically active breaks during the teaching process in the classroom. The research lasted for two months, and the apposite sample consisted of a total of 38 pupils aged 10 to 11. The influence of physically active breaks on the educational achievement was estimated by the percentage of correct answers in the tasks of mathematics, while the Croatian version of the questionnaire Attitudes towards the Physical Activity Scale (APAS) was used for evaluating the attitudes toward physically active breaks with video materials. Differ ences between the initial and final measuring inside the same group were tested by the Student’s dependent sample t-test, while for differences between the experimental and control group the Student’s independent sample t-test was used. The obtained results showed that the ability to solve mathematical tasks in the experimental group has significantly improved when compared to the control one and that physically active breaks have a positive influence on the pupils’ attitudes toward physical activity. The implementation of physically active breaks into teaching has an impact on pupils’ productivity in the educational process, while at the same time their need for movement is fulfilled.

Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Participation in Physical Activity: A quasi-experimental model-based study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeideh Shahsavari ◽  
Sakineh dadipoor ◽  
Mohtasham Ghaffari ◽  
Ali Safari-Moradabadi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to assess readiness to become or stay physically active according to the Stages of Change Model.Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 women working in the healthcare centres of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The sampling method is clustering in type. The subjects were assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The collected data were analysed by SPSS-16 software using descriptive and inferential statistics, including independent-sample t-test, paired-sample t-test and Chi-square test.Results: Before the educational intervention, 19 subjects (0.38%) from the intervention group showed to have regular physical activity (4-5 stages). This number changed to 29 (0.58%) and 25 (0.50%) after three months and six months of intervention. A statistically significant difference was found before the intervention and 3 and 6 months afterwards (P˂.001). In the control group, no statistically significant difference was found between the pre-intervention and post-intervention (three months (P=.351) and six months (P=.687).Conclusion: The educational intervention based on the stages of behaviour change model showed to be effective in promoting the physical activity of employed women. These findings may benefit health education researchers and practitioners who tend to develop innovative theory-based interventions and strategies to increase the level of physical activity in women.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF RED FRUIT (PANDANUS CONOIDEUS LAM.) OIL ON GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE LEVEL AT MAXIMUM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fajar Apollo Sinaga ◽  
Nora Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Glutathione Peroxidase ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Male Mice ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Fruit Oil

Objectives: This study aims to see the effect of red fruit oil (RFO) on glutathione peroxidase (GPx) level at maximum physical activity.Methods: This study is an experimental research using the design of randomized control group pretest-posttest. This study was using 24 male mice divided into four groups, the control group was given aquadest, the treatment groups P1, P2, and P3 were given the RFO orally of 0.15 ml/kg BW, 0.3 ml/kg BW, and 0.6 ml/kg BW, respectively, for a month. The level of GPx was checked for all groups at the beginning of study and after the maximum physical activity. The obtained data were then tested statistically using t-test and ANOVA.Results: The result shows the RFO supplementation during exercise increased the GPx level in P1, P2, and P3 groups with p<0.05, and the higher RFO dosage resulted in higher GPx level at p<0.05.Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is the RFO could increase the level of GPx at maximum physical activity.

scholarly journals High plasma dopamine level as a risk factor for atopic dermatitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Made Swastika Adiguna ◽  
Made Wardhana ◽  
Ermon Naftali Limbara
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Inflammatory Response ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
High Plasma ◽  
Matched Pair ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Dopamine Level

Background: Dopamine is responsible for inflammatory response and plays a role in the skin immune system by modulating T-cells, dendritic cells, and keratinocytes which increases skin inflammatory response in atopic dermatitis (AD). Elevation of dopamine level will affect IL-6, IL-8, IL-23, Th-17, and TNF-α, which promotes keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, infiltration of inflammatory cells, angiogenesis, vasodilation, and skin barrier disruption on AD.Objective: This study aimed to establish whether the increase of plasma dopamine level contributes to a risk factor for AD occurrence.Methods: This is a matched-pair case-control observational analytical study which involves patients with AD and without AD as control. Samples were taken using a consecutive sampling method which fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria, matched for gender and age. Plasma dopamine level was measured from venous blood and processed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The collected data were then analysed using SPSS version 20.0 with Pearson chi-square test for the odds ratio.Results: A total of 30 samples with AD (case group) and 30 samples without AD (control group) involved in this study. This study proves that plasma dopamine levels in the case group were significantly higher than the control group (p<0.05). Odds ratio for plasma dopamine was 42.2 (95%CI: 9.5-187.2, p < 0.001).Conclusion: This study concludes that high plasma dopamine level is a risk factor for AD.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Physical Activity terhadap Emotion dan Social Skills

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
Dewi Purnamasari ◽  
Amung Ma’mun ◽  
Tite Juliantine
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
T Test ◽  
Rating System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Social Scale ◽  
Experimental Group

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengungkap pengaruh physical activity terhadap emotion dan social skills. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian eksperimen dengan desain Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design With More Than One Experimental Group. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa ekstrakurikuler SMK Plus Pratama Adi sebanyak 48 siswa usia 17 tahun. Instrumen penelitian emotion menggunakan angket Games and Emotion Scale (GES) dan instrumen penelitian social skills menggunakan angket social skills Social Scale Rating System (SSRS). Analisis data menggunakan independent samples t-test. Hasil penelitian menyatakan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perubahan perilaku yang lebih maju di kalangan siswa Sekolah Kejuruan salah satunya adalah emotion dan social skills dan terdapat pengaruh physical activity terhadap emotion dan social skills.

scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Intervention on the Physical Activity of the Elderly

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Masroor ◽  
Ehteramsadat Ilali ◽  
Nouroeddin Mousavinasab ◽  
Zohreh Taraghi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Mean

Background and Purpose: Changing the physical activity pattern is an important factor in reducing mortality and increasing longevity. The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of educational intervention on physical activity of elderly people. Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 80 elderly people from two rural health centers in Ghaemshahr city were selected and assigned to intervention (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. The elderly in the intervention group received 4 training sessions of 30 to 45 minutes in a month, while the control group did not receive such training. Before and one month after the intervention, Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) questionnaire was completed by both groups. The collected data were analyzed using chi square, paired sample t-test, independent sample t-test and ANCOVA. Results: The mean total score of RAPA, before intervention, in the control group was significantly higher than the intervention group (P = 0.017). However, after the intervention, the mean total score in the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (P <0.001).  One month after the intervention, the mean of the RAPA score in the intervention group significantly changed from 2.1 to 4.95 (P <0.001), however, the mean change in the RAPA score in the control group (from 2.4 to 2.5) was not significant (P = 0.352). Conclusion: Given the effect of educational intervention on the physical activity of the elderly, the design of such educational interventions is recommended.

PENGARUH JALAN KAKI 30 MENIT TERHADAP PENURUNAN TEKANAN DARAH SISTOLIK PADA KELOMPOK LANSIA DI DESA ERRABU

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sugesti Aliftitah ◽  
Nelyta Oktavianisya
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
T Test ◽  
Elderly Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Group Design

Hypertension became a problem in elderly because those could be the risk factor of  CVA, cardiovascular problem and coronary heart disease. One of the factors which effect the blood pressure is physical activity. Physical activity is body movement of extremity which need energy. The aim of this study was to find out the effect of 30 minutes casual walking on reducing systolic blood pressure of elderly group in Desa Errabu. The design was quasy-experiment, pretest-posttest control group design. This study involved  30 respondent which divided into two groups. Purposive  sampling technique used to gain sample. Automatic blood preasure monitor was used as instrument to obtain the data. The result showed that mean value of intervention group before intervention were 127,27 mmHg then after the intervention the mean value reducing to 116,87 mmHg. The result of data analysis by using Independent Sample T Test obtained ρValue=0,025 with α=0,05 there was difference between posttest-posttest result of blood pressure on intervention and control groups. Because the ρValue<α so there was an effect 30 minutes casual walking on reducing systolic blood pressure of elderly group in Desa Errabu. Casual walking has many advantage, one of the advantage is the heart muscle become more sturdy so it will pump the blood to the heart and normalize the blood pressure on hypertension phase. Keywords : casual walking, blood pressure, elderly Abstrak : Hipertensi menjadi masalah pada usia lanjut karena dapat menjadi faktor resiko dari penyakit stroke, payah jantung dan penyakit jantung koroner. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi tekanan darah adalah aktivitas fisik. Aktivitas fisik adalah gerakan tubuh yang dihasilkan oleh otot rangka yang memerlukan energi. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh jalan kali 30 menit terhadap penurunan tekanan darah sistolik pada kelompok lansia di Desa Errabu. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah analitik, dengan rancangan bangun quasy-experiment, pretest-posttest control group design. Penelitian ini melibatkan 30 responden yang terbagi menjadi dua kelompok. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik purposive sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan  adalah Automatic blood preasure monitor. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebelum dilakukan intervensi nilai mean pada kelompok perlakuan sebesar 127,27 mmHg kemudian terjadi penuruanan setelah intervensi yaitu nilai meannya 116,87 mmHg. Hasil analisa data posttest-posttest tekanan darah pada kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol menggunakan uji Independent Sample T Test didapatkan nilai signifikan ρValue=0,025 dengan α=0,05, terdapat perbedaan antara posttest-posttest tekanan darah pada kelompok perlakuan dan kelompok kontrol. Karena ρValue<α maka ada pengaruh jalan kaki 30 menit terhadap penurunan tekanan darah sistol pada kelompok lansia di Desa Errabu Tahun 2019. Jalan kaki memiliki banyak manfaat yaitu membuat otot jantung lebih kuat sehingga dapat memompa darah kembali menuju jantung dan menormalkan  tekanan  darah  ketikahipertensi. Kata kunci : jalan kaki, tekanan darah, lansia

scholarly journals Instrumental and biochemical indicators of the bone tissue state in osteomalacia and osteoporosis

TRAUMA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
A.M. Ignatiev ◽  
N.I. Turchin
Keyword(s):  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
T Test ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Bone Resorption Marker ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Group I

Background. A decrease in bone mineral density (BMD), which occurs in osteomalacia (OM) and osteoporosis (OP), is accompanied by a decrease in the strength properties of bone structures and an increase in the risk of fractures. Despite the same clinical outcome (fractures), the morphostructural, etiological, and pathogenetic characteristics of OP and OM differ qualitatively. The purpose of our work was to study the diagnostic criteria for osteomalacia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods. We examined 157 postmenopausal (PM) women aged 57.5 ± 1.2 years, of which 103 women were diagnosed with OP (group I) and 24 were morphometrically diagnosed with osteomalacia (group II), control group (III) included 30 apparently healthy women. X-ray densitometry was performed (osteodensitometer Hologic Discovery (USA)). The blood serum level of 25(OH)D was determined by the enzyme immunoassay on a EUROIMMUN analyzer (Germany). Bone resorption marker C-terminal telopeptide of collagen type 1 (CTx), osteocalcin (OC), and parathyroid hormone (PTH) were assessed by the immunochemiluminescent assay, phosphorus level — by spectrophotometric method using a Cobas 6000 analyzer (Roche Diagnostics, Switzerland). The level of osteoprotegerin (OPG) was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay on an Axsym analyzer (Abbot, Germany). Statistical processing was performed using Microsoft Office Excel and Statistica 10.0 software. Student’s t-test was used for mathematical processing. When assessing the strength of the correlation coefficients, the Chaddock scale was used. Results. The analysis of the data obtained showed a decrease in BMD (p <0.05) in groups I and II. However, BMD neck, T-test neck, Z-test neck in the group of women with OM were significantly reduced (p < 0.05) in comparison with the group with OP. The levels of 25(OH)D, OC, OPG were also reduced (p < 0.05) in the second group of women compared with the first group. We obtained higher (p < 0.05) indices of PTH and CTx in the group of patients with OM in comparison with the group with OP. The correlation analysis of the obtained results showed a relationship between the level of 25(OH)D and indicators of structural and functional changes in BMD: 25(OH)D and CTx (r = –0.669; p = 0.001), 25(OH)D and BMD neck (r = 0.736; p = 0.002). There was also a direct relationship between BMD neck and CTx (r = –0.463; p = 0.002). Conclusions. The PM women with OM, in comparison with the PM women with OP, developed significantly larger (p < 0.05) changes in the structural and functional state of bone tissue, biochemical markers of bone tissue resorption and remodeling, as well as lower (p < 0.05) level of 25(OH)D. The 25(OH)D level is highly informative in terms of predicting and diagnosing a decrease in BMD and the risk of fractures. The biochemical marker of CTx resorption has a high informative value in terms of predicting, timely diagnosis, and the effectiveness of the treatment.

scholarly journals Mobile Health Apps in Pediatric Obesity Treatment: Process Outcomes From a Feasibility Study of a Multicomponent Intervention

10.2196/16925 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e16925
Author(s):  
Sarah Browne ◽  
M-Tahar Kechadi ◽  
Shane O'Donnell ◽  
Mckenzie Dow ◽  
Louise Tully ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Obesity Treatment ◽  
T Test ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Management Service

Background Multicomponent family interventions underline current best practice in childhood obesity treatment. Mobile health (mHealth) adjuncts that address eating and physical activity behaviors have shown promise in clinical studies. Objective This study aimed to describe process methods for applying an mHealth intervention to reduce the rate of eating and monitor physical activity among children with obesity. Methods The study protocol was designed to incorporate 2 mHealth apps as an adjunct to usual care treatment for obesity. Children and adolescents (aged 9-16 years) with obesity (BMI ≥98th centile) were recruited in person from a weight management service at a tertiary health care center in the Republic of Ireland. Eligible participants and their parents received information leaflets, and informed consent and assent were signed. Participants completed 2 weeks of baseline testing, including behavioral and quality of life questionnaires, anthropometry, rate of eating by Mandolean, and physical activity level using a smart watch and the myBigO smartphone app. Thereafter, participants were randomized to the (1) intervention (usual clinical care+Mandolean training to reduce the rate of eating) or (2) control (usual clinical care) groups. Gender and age group (9.0-12.9 years and 13.0-16.9 years) stratifications were applied. At the end of a 4-week treatment period, participants repeated the 2-week testing period. Process evaluation measures included recruitment, study retention, fidelity parameters, acceptability, and user satisfaction. Results A total of 20 participants were enrolled in the study. A web-based randomization system assigned 8 participants to the intervention group and 12 participants to the control group. Attrition rates were higher among the participants in the intervention group (5/8, 63%) than those in the control group (3/12, 25%). Intervention participants undertook a median of 1.0 training meal using Mandolean (25th centile 0, 75th centile 9.3), which represented 19.2% of planned intervention exposure. Only 50% (9/18) of participants with smart watches logged physical activity data. Significant differences in psychosocial profile were observed at baseline between the groups. The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) mean total score was 71.7 (SD 3.1) in the intervention group vs 57.6 (SD 6.6) in the control group, t-test P<.001, and also different among those who completed the planned protocol compared with those who withdrew early (CBCL mean total score 59.0, SD 9.3, vs 67.9, SD 5.6, respectively; t-test P=.04). Conclusions A high early attrition rate was a key barrier to full study implementation. Perceived task burden in combination with behavioral issues may have contributed to attrition. Low exposure to the experimental intervention was explained by poor acceptability of Mandolean as a home-based tool for treatment. Self-monitoring using myBigO and the smartwatch was acceptable among this cohort. Further technical and usability studies are needed to improve adherence in our patient group in the tertiary setting.

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