scholarly journals Correlation between central obesity and blood pressure in an adult Nigerian population

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin M. Onuoha ◽  
Canice C. Ebirim ◽  
Benneth C. Ajonuma ◽  
Nkechi T. Alabi ◽  
Patricia Eseigbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Nigerian Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Obesity has been recognised as a major risk factor in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of central obesity [using waist–hip ratio (WHR) as an indicator] and the correlation between central obesity and blood pressure (BP) in adults seen in a Nigerian tertiary health facility.Materials and methods: The study was a cross-sectional design carried out between February and November 2015 at the General Outpatient Clinic of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Nigeria. A total of 482 consenting adults aged 16–40 years formed the study population. Consecutive sampling was used in the recruitment of subjects, whereas data were collected by the use of an interviewer-administered questionnaire.Results: The mean age of the study population was 25.37 ± 5.49, whereas the mean WHR for men and women was 0.83 ± 0.04 and 0.82 ± 0.05, respectively. The prevalence of central obesity in the study population was 39.4% (n = 190). Female respondents had a higher prevalence (59.2%) than male respondents (8.5%), and the relationship between central obesity and sex was statistically significant (p = 0.001). Correlation analysis showed a positive correlation between WHR and BP (diastolic BP: r = 0.122, p = 0.008; systolic BP: r = 0.015, p = 0.742) in both sexes. Obese respondents were observed to be more likely to develop hypertension than the non-obese respondents.Conclusion: This study showed a correlation between central obesity and BP in adults aged 16–40 years.

scholarly journals Waist Circumference, Blood Pressure and Lifestyle of Sudanese Population, Khartoum Locality, Sudan 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Asma Abdelaal Abdalla ◽  
Siham Ahmed Balla ◽  
Amna Abdalla Babiker ◽  
Safaa Abdelhameed Medani ◽  
Rania Abdalla Osman Khalfa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean

Aims: To measure the waist circumference of Sudanese adults in Khartoum Locality and its relationship to blood pressure and lifestyle  during celebration of international day of hypertension in May 2016 . Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place of the Celebration: Khartoum Locality at Alsahaa Alkhadraa (The Green Park). Methodology: A total of 364 adult participants, 196 men and 168 women were interviewed using structured questionnaire. Blood pressure (BP) was measured considering hypertension as ≥ 140 mmHg and ≥ 90 mmHg for systole and diastole BP respectively. Waist circumference was measured using an anthropometric measuring tape at cut-off point of 94 cm and 80 cm for men and women respectively. Data was managed by SPSS version 20 and Chi-square test at 95% CL was used to test the association between waist circumference, blood pressure and life style characteristics. Results: Age distribution of the study population showed 48.2% females and 45.4% males in the middle age group (38-57 years). Two thirds of the study population were hypertensive, 62.8% of males and 64.3% of females. The mean waist circumference of men was 97.82 cm + 16.7, mean Systolic BP was 127 + 22 and mean Diastolic BP was 85 + 15. The mean waist circumference of women was 99.31 + 16.2, mean Systolic was 128 + 24 and mean Diastolic BP was 84 +17. Abnormal waist circumference was found in 61.2% of males and 86.9% of females. Fifty nine (30.1%) of the males and 86 (51.2%) of the females with abnormal waist circumference were hypertensive. The association between abnormal waist circumference and high blood pressure was significant among both sexes, P value = 0.001. Physical exercise and fat and salt foods were not significantly associated waist circumference in both men and women. Conclusion: Two thirds of women and men in the celebrating areas were hypertensive.  Half of women and one third of men were significantly hypertensive and having abnormal waist circumference. Doing physical exercise, avoiding fat and salt foods was insignificantly associated with normal waist circumference. Large survey with representative sample is needed to estimate the real Sudanese waist circumference.  

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Faktor Stres dan Siklus Menstruasi pada Mahasiswi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Bahagia W.M. Nainggolan ◽  
Khairani Sukatendel
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Stressor is defined as the agent inducing the response of stress. Stress can give a negative impact on cognitives, physiological, and behavioral aspects. One of the effects of stress that can be occur is menstrual cycle disorder. Objectives: To know how is the relationship between stressors and menstrual cycle on medical students in Faculty of Medicine, University of Sumatera Utara. Method: This study used an analytic method with a cross sectional design. The study population was medical students in Faculty of Medicine, University of Sumatera Utara. The data was collected by filling The MSSQ questionnaire and the menstrual data that had been given to respondents if only the inclusion and exclusion criteria was met and used consecutive sampling for the methods. Results: From 80 respondents, the results obtained by Kendall’s Correlation p>0,05 for correlation each stressors with menstrual cycle which means that there is no significant relationship between stressors and menstrual cycle. Conclusion: From this study it can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between stressors and menstrual cycle on medical students in Faculty of Medicine, USU. Keywords: menstrual cycle, stress, stressor   Latar Belakang: Stresor adalah suatu hal yang dapat diidentifikasikan sebagai penyebab timbulnya stres. Stres dapat memberikan dampak negatif dalam aspek kognitif, fisiologi, dan perilaku. Salah satu dampak dari stres yang dapat terjadi adalah gangguan siklus menstruasi. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh faktor stres terhadap siklus menstruasi pada mahasiswi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara. Metode: Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analitik dengan desain cross-sectional. Penelitian dilakukan pada mahasiswi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara. Pengumpulan atau pengambilan data untuk diteliti dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) dan data siklus menstruasi yang diberikan kepada responden dengan syarat memenuhi kriteria inklusi maupun kriteria eksklusi yang telah ditetapkan serta menggunakan consecutive sampling sebagai metode yang digunakan. Hasil: Dari 80 responden, didapatkan hasil uji Kendall’s Correlation (p>0.05) untuk setiap hubungan faktor stres dengan siklus menstruasi yang berarti tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara faktor stres dengan siklus menstruasi. Kesimpulan: Dari penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara faktor stres dengan siklus menstruasi pada mahasiswi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara. Kata Kunci: siklus menstruasi, stres, stresor

HUBUNGAN INTELEGENSI DENGAN PERILAKU NERS TINGKAT II STIKES SANTA ELISABETH MEDAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Imelda Derang
Keyword(s):  
Student Nurses ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intelligence Level ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

Intelligence is the ability to apply the knowledge and experiences that have been gained into the effort tasks are challenging and flexible book. Behaviour is an action that involves aspects of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor. Goal: This study aims to determine the relationship between the behavior of student nurses intelligence level II STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan. Method: This study uses correlation with cross sectional design. The study population was all students / i Ners Level II STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan as 65. The samples used were 65 respondents, the sampling technique in this research is using purposive sampling. The instrument of this study using questionnaire and observation sheets by using product moment test person. Result: Intelligence students as many as 30 people (46.2%) classified as having an average level of intelligence. A total of 32 people (49.2%) classified as well-behaved students. Person product moment test results obtained p value = 0.172 where a significant level of p> 0.05 so that this value proves that the absence of a relationship between the behavior of student nurses intelligence level II STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan. Conclusion: Recommended for institutions, motivating students in balancing the behavior and intelligence. 

scholarly journals 23. Ambulance Sphygmomanometer Accuracy: Can It Affect Triage to the Trauma Center?

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (S2) ◽  
pp. S33-S33
Author(s):  
Charles E. Cady ◽  
Ronald G. Pirrallo ◽  
Clarence E. Grim
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Trauma Center ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean

Objectives: To determine the accuracy of sphygmomanometers (SPHYGs) from a metropolitan EMS system and quantitate the mis-triage of adult blunt trauma patients based on erroneous systolic blood pressure (SBP) readings.Methods-A: A cross-sectional, convenient sample of 150 SPHYGs was checked for accuracy using industry standards. Mean high and low deviations were calculated at 90 mmHg.Methods-B: Retrospectively, a frequency distribution of the initial SBPs of all blunt trauma patients, age ≥21, seen in 1994 was plotted to characterize our study population. The numbers of patients potentially over- or under-triaged were identified when their reported SBP was corrected for using the mean high and low deviation plus 2 SDs.Results-A: Overall, 25.3% of the SPHYGs were inaccurate. At 90 mmHg, 28.0% (42/150) were inaccurate with 16.7% (7/42) high by 4.6±1.5 mmHg and 81.0% (34/42) low by 6.2±4.2 mmHg; one was inoperable.Results-B: 1,005 adult blunt trauma patients were evaluated; 61 were eliminated: 35 had initial SBPs of 0 mmHg and 26 had no SBP recorded (n = 944). The mean initial SBP was 138 ±30mmHg, and 3.8% (36/944) of the patients had SBPs <90 mmHg. Potentially, 2.0% (19/944) of the patients were undertriaged (initial erroneously high SBP reading 90–98 mmHg) and 2.5% (24/944) over-triaged (initial erroneously low SBP reading 74–90 mmHg).

scholarly journals The Increasing Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome among Finnish Men and Women over a Decade

2008 ◽  
Vol 93 (3) ◽  
pp. 832-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Hu ◽  
Jaana Lindström ◽  
Pekka Jousilahti ◽  
Markku Peltonen ◽  
Lena Sjöberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Glucose Metabolism ◽  
National Cholesterol Education Program ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
International Diabetes Federation ◽  
Population Surveys ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Abstract Objective: Our objective was to assess a 10-yr change in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) among Finnish men and women. Design and Subjects: Two cross-sectional population surveys were performed in Finland in 1992 and 2002. A total of 3495 participants aged 45–64 yr were included in the analysis. Results: In both years the metabolic syndrome was more common among men than women. In men the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome tended to increase slightly between 1992 and 2002, from 48.8–52.6% (P = 0.139) based on the NCEP definition, and from 51.4–55.6% based on the IDF definition (P = 0.102). In women the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome increased significantly from 32.2–39.1% based on the NCEP definition (P = 0.003), and from 38.0–45.3% based on the IDF definition (P = 0.002). In both sexes the prevalence of high blood pressure decreased, but the abnormalities in glucose metabolism increased between 1992 and 2002. The prevalence of central obesity increased in women between 1992 and 2002. Conclusions: In Finland the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome, based both on the NCEP and IDF definitions, is higher in men than women. However, the increase in the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome, from 1992–2002, was significant only among women.

scholarly journals Relationship Of Characteristic and Status of Central Obesity with The Prevalence Of Hypertension

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Desy Desy Amanda ◽  
Santi Martini
Keyword(s):  
Central Obesity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender Status ◽  
The Status ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRAKSeseorang dengan kelebihan berat badan dan hiperkolesterol memiliki risiko mengalami penyakit hipertensi lebih besar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan antara karakteristik dan status obesitas sentral dengan kejadian hipertensi di Puskesmas Sidoarjo. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan observasional analitik dengan rancang bangun penelitian cross sectional. Besar sampel sebanyak 50 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara convenience atau accidental sampling. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini yaitu karakteristik responden dan status obesitas sentral. Variabel dependen yaitu hipertensi. Karakteristik umur responden penderita hipertensi terdiri dari dua kategori yaitu umur >59 tahun dan <59 tahun. Jenis kelamin responden terdiri dari dua kategori yaitu laki-laki dan perempuan. Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penderita hipertensi dengan obesitas sentral memiliki risiko lebih tinggi mengalami hipertensi dibandingkan penderita yang normal dan kelompok umur >59 tahun jenis kelamin laki-laki merupakan faktor yang paling dominan dalam penelitian ini. Ada hubungan antara umur dengan kejadian hipertensi (p = 0,000), jenis kelamin dengan kejadian hipertensi (p = 0,044) dan status obesitas sentral dengan kejadian hipertensi (p = 0,001). Kesimpulan penelitian, terdapat hubungan antara umur, jenis kelamin, dan status obesitas sentral dengan kejadian hipertensi. Saran penelitian, bagi penderita hipertensi sebaiknya melakukan pemeriksaan tekanan darah secara rutin. Kata Kunci: hipertensi, karakteristik, obesitas sentral ABSTRACTA person with overweight and hiperkolesterol have high risk of hypertension. The aim of this research is to analyse the relationship between the characteristic and status of central obesity with the prevalence of hypertension in Sidoarjo. This type of research use analytic observational with cross sectional design. A sample sizes is 50 people. The technique of sampling uses convenience or accidental sampling. Independent variables are characteristics of the respondents and the status of central obesity. The dependent variable is hypertension. The characteristics of the aged respondents divided into two categories there are aged >59 years and <59 years. The gender of respondents were into two categories, namely men and women. Analyzing data using chi square test. Results of research indicates that sufferers of hypertension with Central obesity have a higher risk of experiencing hypertension sufferers than normal and >59 year age group gender the most dominant males in this study. There is a relationship between the age with the prevalence of hypertension (p = 0.000), sex with the genesis of hypertension (p = 0.044) and statuf of central obesity with the prevalence of hypertension (p = 0.001). The conclusions of the research, there is a relationship between age, gender, status of central obesity with the prevalence of hypertension. Suggestion, for patients with hypertension should check a blood pressure regularly. Keywords: hypertension, characteristics, central obesity

scholarly journals Gambaran Teknik Menyikat Gigi dan Indeks Plak pada Siswa SD GMIM Siloam Tonsealama

e-GIGI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Princess Keloay ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan ◽  
Damajanty H. C. Pangemanan
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Combination Technique ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Grade 3

Abstract: In Indonesia, children dental and mouth health is on the apprehensive level. The caries prevalence in children of 5 to 9 years old is 92.6% and the proportion of brushing their teeth properly is only 1.4%. The control and prevention of plaque forming can be done in a simple, effective, and practical way through brushing the teeth thoroughly and regularly. This study was aimed to obtain the tooth brushing technique and plaque index among students at SD GMIM Siloam Tonsealama (elementary school). This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Study population consisted of elementary students og grade 3 to 5. We used total sampling method. There were 42 students as subjects. Data were obtained by observing their tooth brushing techniques. The results showed that all students used combination technique of tooth brushing. Most students had plaque index of moderate category. The mean plaque index of the subjects was 2.67. In conclusion, students at GMIM in Tonsealama used combination technique of tooth brushing, and their plaque index was categorized as moderate.Keywords: plaque index, brushing teeth technique Abstrak: Kesehatan gigi dan mulut anak di Indonesia masih sangat memrihatinkan. Prevalensi karies pada anak usia 5-9 tahun dilaporkan mencapai 92,6%, dan proporsi waktu menyikat gigi dengan benar sebesar 1,4%. Usaha untuk mengontrol dan mencegah pemben-tukan plak dapat dilakukan secara sederhana, efektif, dan praktis yaitu dengan cara menggosok gigi secara teliti dan teratur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran teknik menyikat gigi dan indeks plak siswa SD GMIM Siloam Tonsealama. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari siswa sekolah dasar kelas 3 sampai dengan 5. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling. Terdapat seba-nyak 42 siswa sebagai subyek penelitian. Pengumpulan data menggunakan formulir pemeriksaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teknik menyikat kombinasi digunakan oleh seluruh subyek. Indeks plak paling banyak pada kategori sedang. Rerata nilai indeks plak yaitu 2,67. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah teknik menyikat gigi yang digunakan oleh siswa SD GMIM di Tonsealama ialah teknik kombinasi dengan indeks plak tergolong kategori sedangKata kunci: indeks plak, teknik menyikat gigi

scholarly journals Burnout Syndrome In The Covid-19 Pandemic And The Virtualization Of Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 4750-4761
Author(s):  
Bellanire Ospina Orejarena, Carmen Rosa Mosquera Murillo, Judith Soledad Yangali Vicente
Keyword(s):  
Sequential Design ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Qualitative Phase

The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between Burnout Syndrome in the framework of the COVID-19 pandemic and the virtualization of education in Colombian official school teachers during the year 2020. The study responds to the mixed approach and sequential design. In its quantitative phase it was deductive-hypothetical, applied, with a non-experimental cross-sectional design, and in its qualitative phase it was inductive, applied with a phenomenological-hermeneutic design. The data collection techniques used were the survey and the interview. The study population consisted of 1093 teachers from official schools in Floridablanca. For the quantitative approach, a non-probabilistic accidental sample of 110 teachers was used, and for the qualitative approach, a non-probabilistic convenience sample of 10 teachers was used. Among the final considerations it can be said that there is an inverse mean correlation between Burnout syndrome and the virtualization of education in this time of the Covid-19 pandemic; it is therefore considered that the effects of the pandemic have maximized the effects of the aforementioned syndrome on educational actors.

scholarly journals Correlation between Work Load and Work Period with Blood Pressure among Workers of PT. X

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Noeroel Widajati ◽  
Nur Laili Rizkiawati
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Period ◽  
Construction Company ◽  
Correlation Tests ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Observational Descriptive Study

Industry that uses technology nowadays, beside having positive impacts, also having negative impacts such as adverse effects on workers and work environment. Every person who works will have workload and responsibility on their work. This will affect health of the workers, including their blood pressure. The purpose of this study was to study the relationship between work load and work period with blood pressure among workers in ship construction company, PT. X. This study was an observational descriptive study, using cross sectional design. Total population involved 41 individuals, taken from the respondents who met the inclusion criteria. Data collection included pulse and blood pressure measurements. Data analysis used in this study was Pearson and Spearman correlation tests. The result showed that there was a level of correlation between blood pressure and age (0.478), blood pressure and work period (0.432), blood pressure and work load (0.448). The conclusions of this study was that blood pressure related to age, nutritional status, work period, work load and noise intensity. PT X needs to pay attention to the health of the workers, such as blood pressure examination, and provide socialization on nutritious foods that are appropriate to the work performed.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure and Association with Obesity in Egyptian School Adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa A. Abolfotouh ◽  
Sunny A. Sallam ◽  
Mohammed S. Mohammed ◽  
Amany A. Loutfy ◽  
Ali A. Hasab
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Height Ratio ◽  
Measures Of Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fourth Report ◽  
Waist To Height Ratio ◽  
The Relationship

Aim. To investigate the relationship between high blood pressure (HBP) and obesity in Egyptian adolescents.Methods. A cross-sectional study of 1500 adolescents (11–19 years) in Alexandria, Egypt, was conducted. Resting BP was measured and measurements were categorized using the 2004 fourth report on blood pressure screening recommendations. Additional measures included height, weight, and waist and hip circumferences. Obesity was determined based on BMI, waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) indicators. Crude and adjusted odds ratios were used as measures of association between BP and obesity.Results. Prevalence rates of prehypertension and hypertension were 5.7% and 4.0%, respectively. Obesity was seen in 34.6%, 16.1%, 4.5%, and 16.7% according to BMI, WHR, WC, and WHtR, respectively. Adjusting for confounders, HBP was significantly associated with overall obesity based on BMI (OR=2.18, 95%,CI=1.38-3.44) and central obesity based on WC(OR=3.14, 95%,CI=1.67-5.94).Conclusion. Both overall obesity and central obesity were significant predictors of HBP in Egyptian adolescents.

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