scholarly journals Motivos para la Práctica del Ejercicio Físico en Estudiantes de Secundaria (Reasons for the Practice of Physical Exercise in Mexican Students from Secondary Education)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
Bertha Alicia Colunga-Rodríguez ◽  
Mario Ángel-González ◽  
Claudia Liliana Vázquez-Juárez ◽  
Julio César Vázquez-Colunga ◽  
Ramón Castellanos-Ángeles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Para analizar los motivos para la práctica del ejercicio físico en estudiantes mexicanos de secundaria, se realizó estudio transversal analítico, en 476 participantes. Se aplicó Autoinforme de Motivos para la Práctica del Ejercicio Físico AMPEF (α=.92). para el análisis, se aplicó estadística descriptiva y Chi2. Como resultados, se obtuvo que los promedios de puntajes más altos, fueron para la dimensión de Competición/reconocimiento Social/Desafío (M = 86.54, DE = 20.87), seguida de Prevención y Salud Positiva (M = 68.21, DE = 10.74) y de Peso e Imagen Corporal (M = 54.40, DE = 13.03); el puntaje más bajo fue para Control del Estrés (M = 22.39, DE = 6.58). Existe significancia estadística entre la variable sociodemográfica de turno, con la dimensión de Urgencias de Salud (Chi2 = 32.76; p = .008), Sexo con Peso e Imagen Corporal (Chi2 = 40.59; p = .045) y sexo con Fuerza y Resistencia Muscular (Chi2 = 37.73; p = .002). Destaca el hecho de que la variable de edad, se asoció significativamente con todas las dimensiones del AMPEF y con el total del instrumento (p<0.05), encontrándose una asociación más fuerte en Competición/Reconocimiento Social/Desafío (Chi2 = 179.40, p = 0.000), seguida de Prevención y Salud Positiva (Chi2 = 119.74, p = 0.000) y de Fuerza y Resistencia Muscular (Chi2 = 100.98, p =0.000), la dimensión que mostró asociación más débil fue Agilidad y Flexibilidad (Chi2 = 42.40, p =0.003). Se concluye que es necesario trabajar en los motivos hacia el ejercicio físico en esta población, orientándolos hacia la salud y prevención, para desarrollar estilos de vida sanos y con ellos un mejor desarrollo de los adolescentes. Abstract. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with 476 Mexican secondary school students to analyze their reasons for the practice of physical exercise. The Self-Report of Reasons for the Practice of Physical Exercise AMPEF (α = .92) was applied. For the analysis, descriptive statistics and Chi2 were applied. As a result, the highest average scores were registered in the Competition / Social recognition / Challenge dimension (M = 86.54, SD = 20.87), followed by Prevention and Positive Health (M = 68.21, SD = 10.74) and Weight and Body Image (M = 54.40, SD = 13.03); the lowest score was found in Stress Control (M = 22.39, SD = 6.58). There was statistical significance between the sociodemographic variable of shift and the dimension of Health Emergency (Chi2 = 32.76; p = .008), Sex with Weight and Body Image (Chi2 = 40.59; p = .045) and Sex and Muscular Strength and Resistance (Chi2 = 37.73; p = .002). The age variable was significantly associated with all the dimensions of the AMPEF and with the total of the instrument (p <0.05), a stronger association having been found with Competition / Social Recognition / Challenge (Chi2 = 179.40, p = 0.000), followed by Prevention and Positive Health (Chi2 = 119.74, p = 0.000), and Muscular Strength and Resistance (Chi2 = 100.98, p = 0.000). The dimension with the weakest association with age was Agility and Flexibility (Chi2 = 42.40, p = 0.003). In conclusion, it is necessary to work on the reasons for physical exercise in this population, orienting them towards health and prevention, so to develop healthy lifestyles and by means of those obtaining a better development of the adolescents.

scholarly journals Factors associated with body image dissatisfaction in Portuguese adolescents: obesity, sports activity and TV watching

Motricidade ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduarda Maria Rocha Teles de Castro Coelho ◽  
Sandra Celina Fernandes Fonseca ◽  
Graça Sofia Monteiro Pinto ◽  
Maria Isabel Martins Mourão-Carvalhal
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Tv Watching ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

<p>This cross-sectional study intended to determine the prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and associated factors in Portuguese adolescents (N=529, 10-18 years, 53.7% male and 46.3% female). The prevalence of body dissatisfaction (estimated through Collins's silhouettes) was 58%. Multivariate logistic regression analyses showed that the variables associated were: obesity, watch TV over 2 hours/day and practice sport activities 4 or more days/week. In male, obesity and watch TV over 2 hours/day were related to body dissatisfaction and among female only obesity had statistical significance. It is necessary to considered different public health interventions for men and women in order to reduce this high body image dissatisfaction.</p>

scholarly journals Correlation of Myopia with Physical Exercise and Sleep Habits among Suburban Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yuan Qu ◽  
Jianfeng Yu ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Huijuan Cai
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wake Time ◽  
Potential Association ◽  
Chi Square Test

Purpose. To analyse the correlation of myopia with physical exercise and sleep habits to explore the possible risk or protective factors of juvenile myopia. Methods. This study was a retrospective cross-sectional study. A total of 1831 students aged 11–18 years from five schools in Qingpu completed questionnaires from 2018 to 2019; the students were divided into the nonmyopia group and the myopia group, with students in the myopia group having myopia in at least one eye. Based on the chi-square test, the variables with statistical significance were selected for the logistic regression analysis. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were determined. Results. Myopia was positively associated with older age (OR = 2.216, 95% CI: 1.720–2.855), having a parent with myopia (father: OR = 2.463, 95% CI: 1.900–3.193; mother: OR = 2.853, 95% CI: 2.232–3.646), and a late bedtime during holidays (before 10 pm: p = 0.002; 10 pm-11 pm: OR = 1.516, 95% CI: 1.095–2.100; 11 pm-12 am: OR = 1.966, 95% CI: 1.383–2.795), but negatively correlated with male gender (OR = 0.693, 95% CI: 0.549–0.876), a late daily wake time (OR = 0.782, 95% CI: 0.621–0.985), and having more days per week of outdoor activities during the semester (OR = 0.764, 95% CI: 0.597–0.978). After adjustment for demographic characteristics, myopia was positively associated with a late bedtime during holidays (before 10 pm: p = 0.003; 10 pm-11 pm: OR = 1.570, 95% CI: 1.076–2.289; 11 pm-12 am: OR = 2.173, 95% CI: 1.451–3.253; after 12 am: OR = 1.786, 95% CI: 1.093–2.919), but negatively correlated with a late daily wake time during the semester (OR = 0.761, 95% CI: 0.581–0.997). Conclusion. The association of outdoor exercise with myopia among Chinese suburban adolescents does not seem to be as strong as that of sleep habits. Future research could seek to provide consistent evidence for a potential association between myopia and sleep habits.

scholarly journals Motives of Students for or against the Practice of Physical Exercise and How They Are Related with the Climate in Physical Education Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8348
Author(s):  
Sebastián Peña-Troncoso ◽  
Laura Espinoza-Sánchez ◽  
Claudio Hernández-Mosqueira ◽  
Sergio Toro-Arévalo ◽  
Jaime Carcamo-Oyarzun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Weak Correlation ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary School Pupils

The main aim of the study was to investigate the reasons that motivate secondary school pupils to practise physical exercise, and how these motives are related to their perception of the climate in physical education classes. Participants: The sample consisted of 448 subjects, 36.8% girls and 63.2% boys, aged between 16 and 19 years (M = 17.61; SD = 0.96). The methodology was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Two instruments were applied: self-reporting by the pupils of their motives for practising physical exercise, and a questionnaire on their attitudes towards teachers’ behaviour and the physical education programme. The results showed that the strongest motive for the practice of physical exercise was “Prevention and positive health” (M = 5.29; SD = 1.45). In conclusion, there is a weak correlation among the pupils’ motives for practising physical exercise and their perception of the climate in class.

scholarly journals Age as a determining variable in the practice or abandonment of physical exercise among young people

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0253750
Author(s):  
Iago Portela-Pino ◽  
Teresa Valverde-Esteve ◽  
María José Martínez-Patiño
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Recognition ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Gradual Decline ◽  
Adolescent Period

Background Numerous studies have reported a gradual decline in the practice of physical exercise with age, confirming high dropout rates in the adolescent period. The aim of this study was to investigate the motivation or barriers that lead to greater or lesser adherence to physical exercise among children and adolescents. Methods In this study, 1,081 individuals volunteered to participate [239 children (age: 10.89 ± .66 years) and 842 adolescents (age: 14.9 ± 1.75 years)]. For this purpose, we used the Self-Report on Motivation for Exercising (AMPEF) and Self-Report on Barriers to Exercising (ABPEF) questionnaires. Results The most significant motivational factors in the practice of physical exercise (in both children and adolescents) are competition, social recognition and challenge (t = -16.02, p < .001), prevention and positive health (t = 5.24, p < .001) and affiliation, fun and well-being (t = -19.54, p < .001), while the barriers focus on fatigue and laziness (t = -13.20, p < .001) and body image and physical-social anxiety (t = -5.71, p < .001). It is also observed that adolescents showed significantly higher motivation than children and greater presence of barriers in the practice of physical exercise. Conclusions The age is a determining variable to include in preventive and intervention programs for the practice of physical exercise.

Depressive symptoms and socio-demographic correlates among adolescents in Kampala: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 008124632110498
Author(s):  
James Roger Nsereko ◽  
Emily Claire Garman ◽  
Rizwana Roomaney
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Minimum Score

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in secondary school students in Kampala, Uganda, and assess associations with demographic characteristics and living arrangements. In this cross-sectional study, 14- to 17-year-olds were recruited from six randomly selected schools in Kampala. Participants completed a questionnaire, covering demographic questions and the affective problems subscale of the Youth Self-Report (YSR) – a depression screening tool for minors. Scores range from 0 to 26; a minimum score of 9 and 8 for female and male participants, respectively, suggests depressive symptoms in the clinical range, according to standard (non-local) norms. Unadjusted logistic regressions were used to assess demographic (e.g., age, gender, religion, parental education) and family-related characteristics (e.g., living arrangements, household size) associated with symptoms of depression in the clinical range. In total, 503 participants were recruited, of which 26.6% had depressive symptoms in the clinical range (female: 32.5%, male: 18.1%; risk ratio [RR] = 1.79, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.28, 2.51]). Those who reported living with only one parent (RR = 1.62, 95% CI [1.14, 2.30]) or another family member/friend (RR = 1.98, 95% CI [1.14, 2.30]) were at increased risk of depressive symptoms above clinical threshold compared with participants living with both parents. A quarter of urban low-risk school-going adolescents had depressive symptoms in the clinical range in Kampala; girls and adolescents not living with their parents were particularly vulnerable. It recommended that school staff be equipped with skills to identify students who may be at risk for depression and make appropriate referrals.

scholarly journals Reasons for discontinuing urate lowering treatment in community dwelling adults with gout: results of a primary care-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalia Elmelegy ◽  
Abhishek Abhishek
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Drug Discontinuation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urate Lowering Treatment ◽  
Gout Flares

Abstract Objectives To examine the prevalence of urate lowering treatment (ULT) in community dwelling adults with gout and the reasons for drug discontinuation. Method Adults with gout living in East Midlands, UK, were mailed a postal questionnaire by their general practice surgery. It enquired about demographic details, co-morbidities, number of gout flares in the previous 12-months, current ULT and reasons for discontinuing ULT if applicable. N (%), median (inter-quartile range (IQR)) and mean (standard deviation (SD)) were used for descriptive purposes. Mann–Whitney U test and chi-square test were used for univariate analyses. Stata v16 was used for data analysis. Statistical significance was set at p &lt; 0.05. Results Data for 634 gout patients (89.3% men, mean (SD) age 64.77 (12.74) years)) were included. 59.8% of the respondents self-reported taking ULT currently, with the vast majority (95.6%) taking Allopurinol. Participants self-reporting current ULT experienced fewer gout flares in the previous 12 months than those who did not self-report current ULT (median (IQR) 0 (0–2) and 1 (0–3)) respectively, p &lt; 0.05). 16.9% (107) participants self-reported ULT discontinuation previously. The most-commonly cited reasons for this were side-effects (29.7%), being fed-up of taking tablets (19.8%), and no benefit from treatment or ULT induced gout flares (19.8%). Treatment stopped by the GP without clear reason known to participant (15.8%) was another common reason. Conclusion This study identified patient, physician and treatment related barriers to long-term ULT. These should be addressed when initiating ULT and during regular review. Further research is required to confirm these findings in other populations.

scholarly journals Experiencing stigma: Nepalese perspectives

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-465 ◽  
Author(s):  
SR Adhikari ◽  
SN Pradhan ◽  
SC Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Course Of Illness ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Compliance To Treatment ◽  
And Coping

Background: Experiencing stigma by patients with mental illness in their day to day lives has substantial importance in treatment, compliance and quality of life. There is dearth of information and researches in experiences/ perceptions and coping of stigma in Nepal. Aims: The objective of this study was to find out experiences/ perceptions and coping of stigma and stigmatizations among patients with mental illness. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective, cross sectional study of patients admitted in psychiatry ward. Patients were assessed using self-report questionnaire which focused on beliefs about discrimination against mental illness, rejection experiences, and ways of coping with stigma. Patient's socio demographic profiles were also assessed. Results: Fifty three patients completed questionnaire concerning various constructs of stigma. There were 29 male patients and 24 female patients. Majority (N=45; 84.9%) were of Hindu religion but there were mixed numbers regarding caste. Most of the patients were aware of the stigma associated with mental illness. There were experiences of rejection by family members and colleagues (N=23; 43.4%) and health care professional (N=16; 30.2%). There were strong perceptions of stigmatization felt by patients in different social circumstances. Though maintaining secrecy and avoidance/withdrawal of stigma provoking scenario were not experienced much, there was a strong sense of advocacy whenever there was any negative view of mental illness. Some of the questionnaire items in "perception", "rejection" and "coping" showed statistical significance (p=0.001). Conclusion: People with mental illness experience stigma during their course of illness and treatment and it is an important determinant for the relapse of symptoms and non-compliance to treatment. Despite experiencing stigma, patients were generally treated fairly by other people. Patients develop various mechanisms to cope with stigma, mostly secrecy and avoidance. Advocacy and anti-stigma campaign along with positive attitudes of health professionals play important role in decreasing stigmatizing experiences in patients. Key Words: Stigma, stigmatization, mental illness, coping, perception. doi: 10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1736 Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2008), Vol. 6, No. 4, Issue 24, 458-465

Psychological and Physical Correlates of Body Image Dissatisfaction among High School Egyptian Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-123
Author(s):  
Walaa Badr ◽  
Hesham Hamoda ◽  
Randa Helal ◽  
Hanan Elsayed ◽  
Mahmoud El-Wasify ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Body image is one of the most important psychological factors that affects adolescents’ personality and behavior. Body image can be defined as the person’s perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about his or her body. Objectives: to identify the prevalence of body image concerns among secondary school students and its relation to different factors. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in which 796 secondary school students participated and body shape concerns was investigated using the body shape questionnaire (BSQ-34). Results: The prevalence of moderate/marked concern was (21.6%). Moderate/ marked body shape concern was significantly associated with unemployed fathers and mothers, low level of maternal education, lower socioeconomic status, concern with body weight or problematic eating, increased BMI, increased anxiety and depression. Conclusions: The high prevalence of moderate/marked dissatisfaction with body shape and its possible relation to subsequent hazards such as eating disorders, depression, and anxiety should be of concern.

Coping Style as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Deliberate Self-Harm

Crisis ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 272-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison S. Christian ◽  
Kristen M. McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Self Blame ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Deliberate self-harm (DSH) occurs with high frequency among clinical and nonclinical youth populations. Although depression has been consistently linked with the behavior, not all depressed individuals engage in DSH. Aims: The current study examined maladaptive coping strategies (i.e., self-blame, distancing, and self-isolation) as mediators between depression and DSH among undergraduate students. Methods: 202 students from undergraduate psychology courses at a private university in Southern California (77.7% women) completed anonymous self-report measures. Results: A hierarchical regression model found no differences in DSH history across demographic variables. Among coping variables, self-isolation alone was significantly related to DSH. A full meditational model was supported: Depressive symptoms were significantly related to DSH, but adding self-isolation to the model rendered the relationship nonsignificant. Limitations: The cross-sectional study design prevents determination of whether a casual relation exists between self-isolation and DSH, and obscures the direction of that relationship. Conclusions: Results suggest targeting self-isolation as a means of DSH prevention and intervention among nonclinical, youth populations.

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