scholarly journals Evaluation of COVID-19 Disease Awareness and Its Relation to Mental Health, Dietary Habits, and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study from Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ali ◽  
Muhammad Sohaib ◽  
Sanaullah Iqbal ◽  
Khezar Hayat ◽  
Azmat Ullah Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Chi Square Test

Coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has significantly increased the mortality and morbidity rates worldwide. The present study was conducted to assess the general public’s awareness of COVID-19 and its association with mental health, dietary habits, and physical activity. A web-based survey was conducted to gather information about demographics, knowledge about COVID-19, dietary habits, mental health, and anthropometry among the general public of Pakistan. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression were used for data analysis. The majority of the participants were suffering from anxiety (71.0%) and depression (52.0%) during the COVID-19 pandemic; 32.4% of participants had poor COVID-19–related knowledge. COVID-19 lockdown reduced the physical activity of 66.9% of participants and increased weight of 38.8% of the survey participants. Demographic variables, including age, gender, ethnicity, education, employment, family type, and geographical location, were significantly associated with knowledge about COVID-19 (P < 0.05). Depression was inversely associated with COVID-19 knowledge (P < 0.05). Healthy changes in dietary habits including decreased consumption of fast foods, soft and cola drinks, fruit drinks, cooked meat (outside the home), sugar, and fats, and were associated with increased knowledge of COVID-19. Vitamin C and immunity-boosting supplement consumption were significantly associated with increased knowledge regarding COVID-19 (< 0.05). Inadequate knowledge about COVID-19 and the presence of anxiety and depression were found among most of the study participants. There is a need to conduct educational seminars to limit the health consequences resulting from COVID-19 lockdown.

Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Relationship With Combinations of Physical Activity and Screen-Based Sedentary Behavior Among Adolescents in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Gengyu Han ◽  
Jingshu Zhang ◽  
Shang Ma ◽  
Ruoran Lu ◽  
Jiali Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mixed Effects ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Given the widespread prevalence and serious nature of Internet addiction (IA), this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of IA and assess the relationships between IA and combinations of physical activity (PA) and screen-based sedentary behavior (SB) among adolescents in China. Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed 31,954 adolescents in grades 7 to 12 in Beijing. IA, PA, screen-based SB, and other information were obtained from a self-administrated questionnaire. The chi-square test and mixed-effects logistic regression model were applied to estimate the relationship between IA and combinations of PA and screen-based SB. Results: 6.2% of the surveyed adolescents reported IA and the prevalence of low PA/high screen-based SB, high PA/high screen-based SB, low PA/low screen-based SB, and high PA/low screen-based SB were 53.7%, 19.5%, 18.8%, and 8.0%, respectively. Mixed-effects logistic regression analysis showed that adolescents with low PA/high screen-based SB were 1.99 (95% confidence interval, 1.62–2.44, P < .001) times more likely to prefer IA than those with high PA/low screen-based SB. Conclusions: The prevalence of IA among Chinese adolescents is still high. Intervention programs like maintaining sufficient PA and reducing screen-based SB might contribute to reducing their IA.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders in Patients Referring to a Psychiatric Clinic in Lorestan Province, West of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hedayat Nazari ◽  
Mandana Saki ◽  
Sajad Yarahmadi ◽  
Zoherh Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychiatric Clinic ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education Group ◽  
Promotion Policies ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Psychiatric disorders are common and impose a huge burden globally. The study aimed to examine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in patients referring to a psychiatric clinic in Lorestan. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in patients referring to a psychiatric clinic in Lorestan province Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with all people aged 18 years or older. Participants were selected by a convenience sampling method. Diagnostic interviews based on DSM-5 were held for 750 patients who were administered between January and June 2018. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS version 22 using absolute frequency, relative frequency, mean, and chi-square test. Results: Women included 53% of the study sample. The most prevalent psychiatric disorders were anxiety (35.3%) and mood disorders (31.5%). Depression was the most prevalent mood disorder (63.6%), followed by generalized anxiety disorder (60%). The prevalence of psychiatric disorders was higher in people aged 21-30 (28.5%), the illiterate or primary education group (52.4%), housekeepers (29.5%), and married ones (51.8%). Conclusions: The majority of the patients referring to the psychiatric clinic suffered from mood and anxiety disorders. Therefore, public health authorities of the province need to take steps to warrant necessary measures, including mental health promotion policies, to improve the mental health status and prevent anxiety and mood disorders.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of nutritional status among a group of school children in relation with gingivitis and dental caries severity

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Harun Achmad ◽  
Andi M. Adam ◽  
Anni Satria
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Ideal Weight ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

To determine nutritional status among a school children of Barru Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, in relation with gingivitis and dental caries severity. Cross-sectional study. A total of 127 school children in the age range of 9-12 years from Barru Regency were included in this study as a sample of simple random sampling. Nutritional status of children (BMI index), degree of gingival inflammation (using chi-square test statistic), and missing teeth (DMF-T index) were recorded. Additional information was collected using a questionnaire survey regarding knowledge about dental health, dietary habits, and oral health behaviors. The data were processed using the program Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A group of who severe underweight (102 children), had higher odds for mild gingivitis (GI 79.4%) than others group of who has an ideal weight (16 children), had mild gingivitis (GI 62.5%). Children, who severe underweight, had higher odds for moderate caries (38.2%) than others group of who has an ideal weight, had moderate caries (18.8%). Based on chi-square test, there are correlation of nutritional status and dental caries severity (p=0.000<p=0.05). There is a relationship of nutritional status with gingivitis and dental caries severity among a school children.

scholarly journals Causes of wound dehiscence in trauma patients with penetrating and non-penetrating abdominal wound in Rasool Akram Hospital within 2017-2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 156-160
Keyword(s):  
Wound Dehiscence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Two Stages

Introduction: Wound dehiscence is one of the serious complications of surgery that is associated with mortality and morbidity (about 45%); moreover, it increases medical costs. The present study assessed the incidence and predictors of wound dehiscence in trauma patients referred to Hazrat Rasool Akram Hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on all trauma patients with penetrating or non-penetrating abdominal wounds referred to Hazrat Rasool Akram Hospital within April 2017-March 2020. Patients were evaluated in two stages, three days after the surgery and one month later. The data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 19) using Fisherchr('39')s exact tests, independent t-test, Pearsonchr('39')s correlation coefficient, and chi-square test. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The present study included 154 patients with a mean age of 43.53±16.81(age range:16-91 years). Moreover, the majority of the cases were female (n=86; 55.8%). The wound of 20 (13%) patients did not heal. There was a significant relationship between male gender and wound dehiscence (P=0.013). The two groups did not differ in age, smoking, alcohol or opioid use, and the type of surgery. Nevertheless, wound dehiscence was significantly correlated with chemotherapy and the number of sessions. The number of hospitalization days was significantly higher in the group with wound dehiscence (P=0.001). Furthermore, wound dehiscence was closely correlated with low albumin, low hemoglobin, low hematocrit (leading to anemia), and high bilirubin (leading to jaundice). Conclusions: As evidenced by the obtained results, wound dehiscence was significantly correlated with gender, low albumin, low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, bilirubin elevation, steroid usage, and chemotherapy history

scholarly journals Infertility and physical activity: A cross-sectional study of women living in Yazd aged 20-49 yr, 2014-2015

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Mirzaei ◽  
Nasim Namiranian ◽  
Behnam Bagheri-Fahraji ◽  
Somaye Gholami
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background: Changes in the state of energy balance owing to changes in physical activity (PA) may affect the reproductive system. Objectives: the aim of this study was to assess the association between PA and infertility of women living in Yazd 2014 - 2015. Materials and Methods: The study method was analytical cross-sectional on the Yazd Health Study (YaHS) data which was conducted on 10,000 people. We studied 2,611 women (20 and 49 yrs old), living in Greater Yazd area. PA information was collected using a physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) short form. The standardized instruments were used for anthropometrics measurement. Results: Totally 135 cases of infertility were documented. The overall prevalence of infertility was 4.73% (95% CI: 3.94-5.59%). The median of PA scores (METs) in women was 746.66 and 25-75% interquartile range was 361.25-1277.25. The relationship according to the Chi-square test between infertility and PA, as categorized variables, was significant (p = 0.015). It showed over 90% of those who suffered from infertility had a low or moderate PA. Conclusion: The results of our study showed that there is a significant relationship between infertility and PA level in women living in Greater Yazd area. Also, women with infertility had lower activity levels, consistent with most previous studies. Key words: Women, Infertility, Physical activity, Yazd, Iran.

Is parenting a determinant of adolescent mental health? – A population based study in South India

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asha Hegde ◽  
Asha Kamath ◽  
Kallol Roy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background: The transitional phase encompassing the physiological and psychological changes during our lifespan is termed as adolescence. Adolescents get mislead to substance use, violence related activities, dating relationships, unhealthy lifestyle. Minimal studies are conducted in India to identify the parenting factors that affect an adolescent’s mind. The aim of our study was to explore the role of parenting and social surroundings on – adolescent’s mental health and involvement in violence related activities. Methods: Cross sectional study design was adopted. Semi structured questionnaire was used. Data obtained was entered and analyzed using SPSS 15. Proportions were used to report the findings. Chi-square test was used to find associations between mental health issues, involvement in violence related activities and Interpersonal Relationship (IPR) Status. Multiple logistic regressions were done to identify independent predictors of mental health. Results: A total of 1770 adolescents participated. Proportion of adolescents with good IPR with parents reported to be having a better mental health status and low involvement in violent related activities. Schools also displayed similar effects. Neighborhood, peers did not display any significant effect on adolescent’s mental health. Most significant predictor for adolescent mental health was IPR with parents and at school. Conclusion: The study highlights the need of a cordial environment at places which does influence the adolescent’s mental health. Interventions enhancing the relationship status of adolescents with parents, at school must be carried out to observe the change in adolescent behavior.

scholarly journals Portuguese Nurses’ Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Reduction Strategies during the COVID-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3490
Author(s):  
Lara Guedes de Pinho ◽  
Francisco Sampaio ◽  
Carlos Sequeira ◽  
Laetitia Teixeira ◽  
César Fonseca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Chi Square Test

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to mental health problems worldwide. Nurses are particularly prone to stress because they directly care for individuals with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. The aims of this study were (a) to explore the association between the mental health promotion strategies used by nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak and their symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress; (b) to compare the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress of mental health nurses to those of non-mental health nurses; and (c) to compare the frequency of use of mental health strategies of mental health nurses to those of non-mental health nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 821 nurses. Univariate and multivariate regression models were developed to identify potential protective factors of depression, anxiety, and stress. The chi-square test was also used to compare the use of strategies among mental health and non-mental health nurses. Portuguese nurses demonstrated high symptoms of depressive symptoms, stress, and anxiety. Healthy eating, physical activity, rest between shifts, maintaining social contacts, verbalizing feelings/emotions, and spending less time searching for information about COVID-19 were associated with better mental health. Mental health nurses had less depression, anxiety, and stress, and used more strategies to promote mental health than other nurses. We consider it important to promote nurses’ mental health literacy by encouraging them to develop skills and strategies aimed at improving their resilience and ability to deal with difficult situations while caring for the population.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Hipertensi pada Masyarakat RW 009 Kelurahan Bojong Menteng Bekasi 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-148
Author(s):  
Hadistia Maulitanisa
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Checks ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

ABSTRACT Hypertension or often known as "high" is one of the non-communicable diseases, which is currently a big and serious problem. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of hypertension in RW 009 community in Bojong Menteng Bekasi Village in 2018. This research is analytic by using cross sectional study design. This research was conducted from January 2018 until July 2018 with a total sample of 161 people. The instruments used in this study were sphygmomanometer, microtoise, weight scales and questionnaires. Data analysis was carried out by univariate and bivariate using chi square test. The results of the study found 47.2% of respondents who experienced hypertension, who were at risk (≥40 years) as much as 58.4%, male gender as much as 47.2%, history of family hypertension as much as 60.2%, obesity as much as 59 , 6%, smoking as much as 26.1%, less active physical activity by 53.4% and alcohol consumption by 1.2%. Furthermore, variables related to the incidence of hypertension were age (p = 0,000) PR 1,996 (95% CI: 1,334-2,986), history of family hypertension (p = 0,000) PR 3,197 (95% CI: 1,926-5,308), obesity (p = 0,000) PR 1,647 (95% CI: 1,264-2,145), smoking (p = 0,041) PR 1,473 (95% CI: 1,072-2,024), physical activity (p = 0,029) PR 1,495 (95% CI: 1,055- 2,118 ) Whereas, variables that were not related to the incidence of hypertension were sex (p = 0.252) PR 1.243 (95% CI: 0.896-1.724) and alcohol consumption (p = 1,000) PR 1.060 (95% CI: 0.263-4.280).The advice given to the puskesmas is that it is necessary to encourage the community, together with the head of RW 009 to raise awareness on routine health checks and routine exercise every holiday. Keywords: Hypertension, Factors that cause hypertension

scholarly journals Hubungan Pola Makan dan Aktivitas Fisik dengan Kejadian Obesitas Mahasiswa Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Aceh

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ampera Miko ◽  
Melsy Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship

Progress in science, technology, and economics to create an environment with a sedentary lifestyle and habits tend to eat are high in calories and fat. The aim of research to measure the relationship between diet and physical activity with obesity Health MoH Aceh Polytechnic students. This research is descriptive analytic cross-sectional study design study conducted at the Nutrition Department of Ministry of Health Polytechnic Aceh in September-October 2015, the sample in the study was students of Department of Nutrition as many as 62 students were taken on the whole of the population. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, measuring height (TB), and body weight (BW), and calculate the Ideal Weight (BBI). The analysis carried out is the chi-square test. Results showed no association diet (p = 0.132) and physical activity (p = 1.000) with the incidence of obesity Student Nutrition Department of Ministry of Health of Health Polytechnic Aceh. The conclusion that obesity in Health Polytechnic students not due to poor diet and lack of physical activity. It is suggested, although open the risk factors that diet and physical activity as a cause of obesity students, but students are expected to maintain a balanced diet and physical activity are well setKeywords: physical activity, eating patterns, obesityKemajuan dibidang ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi serta ekonomi menciptakan lingkungan dengan gaya hidup cenderung kurang gerak dan kebiasaan makan yang tinggi akan kalori dan lemak. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengukur hubungan pola makan dan aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian obesitas mahasiswa Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Aceh. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif analitik dengan desain penelitian crossectional study yang dilakukan di Jurusan Gizi Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh pada September – Oktober 2015, sampel dalam penelitian adalah mahasiswa Jurusan Gizi sebanyak 62 mahasiswa yang diambil secara keseluruhan dari populasi. Data dikumpulkan dengan wawancara, kuesioner, mengukur tinggi badan (TB), dan berat badan (BB), serta menghitung Berat Badan Ideal (BBI). Analisa yang dilakukan adalah uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada hubungan pola makan (p= 0,132) dan aktivitas fisik (p= 1,000) dengan kejadian obesitas mahasiswa Jurusan Gizi Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Aceh. Kesimpulan, bahwa obesitas pada mahasiswa Politeknik Kesehatan bukan akibat pola makan yang kurang baik maupun rendahnya aktifitas fisik. Disarankan, walaupun buka faktor resiko bahwa pola makan dan aktifitas fisik sebagai penyebab obesitas mahasiswa, tetapi mahasiswa diharapkan dapat mempertahankan pola makan yang seimbang dan mengatur aktifitas fisik yang baik.Kata kunci: aktifias fisik, pola makan, obesitas

scholarly journals Relationship between Tooth Loss and Physical Activity, Dietary Habits and Smoking in Residents of Yazd City (YaHS Study)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Hatami ◽  
Masoud Mirzaei ◽  
Nasim Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Yazd City

Introduction: Tooth loss is debilitating and affects the quality of life. This problem has multiple etiologies like microorganisms, physical activity, nutrition and smoking. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between tooth loss and physical activity, dietary habits and smoking in adults of Yazd City. Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted using the information of registration phase of the Yazd People's Health Study on 9966 residents in the age group of 20 to 70 years between 2014 and 2015. The data were obtained using standard questionnaires. Frequency and relationship between the variables were analyzed using SPSS 23 statistical software with descriptive and Chi-square statistical test. Results: The data of 4949 (49.9%) men and 5017 (50.6%) women were analyzed in this study. 23.3% of population had lost 9 teeth and more. There was a statistically significant relationship between tooth loss and age, physical activity, dietary habits and smoking (P ≤ 0.0001). However, there was no statistically significant relationship between tooth loss and gender (P = 0.84). Conclusion: Considering the limitations of this study, resulted that aging, poor dietary habits, lack of physical activity and smoking related with tooth loss, but there is no relationship with gender.

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