scholarly journals Análisis de la coordinación motriz global en escolares según género, edad y nivel de actividad física (Analysis of global motor coordination in schoolchildren according to gender, age and level of physical activity)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Andrés Rosa Guillamón ◽  
Eliseo García Canto ◽  
Hector Martínez García
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Predictive Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Test ◽  
Las Mujeres

El objetivo fue analizar la coordinación motriz según género, edad y nivel de actividad física. Estudio descriptivo-transversal realizado con 101 escolares de 6-8 años. Se midió la coordinación motriz con el Test 3JS, y la actividad física con el Test corto de actividad física Krece Plus. Los análisis de la varianza simple arrojaron los siguientes resultados: 1) los varones tuvieron un mejor desempeño motor que las mujeres en lanzamiento de precisión, golpeo de precisión, bote y conducción (p entre < .05 y < .001), mostrando una mejor coordinación motriz global (p = .002) y eficacia coordinativa (p< .001); 2) los escolares de 8 años tuvieron un mejor desempeño motor que sus semejantes de 6-7 años en giro, bote y conducción (p< .001), mostrando una mejor coordinación motriz global y eficacia coordinativa (p< .001 para ambos); 3) aquellos categorizados como más activos tuvieron un mejor desempeño motor que sus semejantes menos activos en bote y conducción(p = .001 para ambos), mostrando también una mejor coordinación motriz global y eficacia coordinativa (p = .001 para ambos). Los análisis de regresión lineal mostraron la capacidad predictiva del género, la edad y la actividad física sobre la coordinación motriz. Los resultados sugieren que tener un mayor nivel de actividad física, ser varón y tener una mayor edad son tres elementos diferenciadores de la coordinación motriz en escolares españoles de seis a ocho años.Abstract. The objective was to analyze the motor coordination according to gender, age and level of physical activity. Descriptive cross-sectional study carried out with 101 schoolchildren aged 6-8 years old. Motor coordination was measured with the 3JS Test, and physical activity with the Krece Plus Short Physical Activity Test. The analysis of the simple variance generated the following results: 1) boys had better motor performance than girls in precision throwing, precision hitting, ball jump, and ball movement (p between <.05 and <.001), showing better global motor coordination (p = .002) and coordination effectiveness (p <.001); 2) 8-year-old schoolchildren had better motor performance than 6-7 year-old schoolchildren in ball spin, ball jump, and ball movement (p <.001), showing better overall motor coordination and coordinating effectiveness (p <.001 for both); 3) those categorized as more active had better motor performance than their less active peers in ball jump and ball movement (p = .001 for both), also showing better overall motor coordination and coordination effectiveness (p = .001 for both). Linear regression analysis showed the predictive capacity of gender, age and physical activity on motor coordination. The results suggest that having a higher level of physical activity, being male and being older are three differentiating elements for motor coordination in Spanish schoolchildren aged six to eight years old.

scholarly journals Relação entre atividade física e IMC com o nível de desempenho motor coordenado de crianças em idade escolar

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Menêses Hardman ◽  
Rildo De Souza Wanderley Júnior ◽  
Elusa Santina Antunes de Oliveira ◽  
Mauro Virgílio Gomes de Barros
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n1p50 International studies have shown that motor coordination was inversely associated with adiposity, and directly associated with other health outcomes. However, there are few national studies addressing this issue and the results are divergent. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between physical activity and body mass index (BMI) with the level of motor coordination performance in children. This cross-sectional study was performed with children aged 5-7 years old. The level of motor performance was evaluated by normative data of the motor quotients assessed by KTK test. BMI was calculated by body weight and height. The level of physical activity was assessed by a questionnaire applied by interviewers with parents. Statistical analysis was performed by Spearman and Pearson test, and multiple linear regression. The sample included 665 children with mean age of 6.29 (± 0.75) years old, and 52.6% were male. It was verified which total motor quotient (TMQ) was directly related to physical activity score (0.096; p = 0.013) and inversely related to BMI (-0.284; p<0.001). The relationship between BMI and TMQ was moderated by family income. BMI was inversely related to the level of motor performance, and the score of physical activity was directly related to the level of motor performance in children in a higher family income.

scholarly journals Associations between Upper Extremity Motor Function and Aphasia after Stroke: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Shuo Xu ◽  
Zhijie Yan ◽  
Yongquan Pan ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Zhilan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Spontaneous Speech ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Language Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background and Purpose. Poststroke aphasia (PSA) often coexists with upper extremity (UE) motor dysfunction. However, whether the presence of PSA affects UE motor performance, and if language function associates with UE motor performance, are unclear. This study is aimed at (1) comparing the motor status of UE between patients with PSA and without PSA and (2) investigating the association between language function and UE motor status in patients with PSA. Methods. Patients with stroke were compared and correlated from overall and three periods (1-3 months, 4-6 months, and >6 months). Fugl-Meyer assessment for the upper extremity (FMA-UE) and action research and arm test (ARAT) were used to compare the UE motor status between patients with PSA and without PSA through a cross-sectional study among 435 patients. Then, the correlations between the evaluation scale scores of UE motor status and language function of patients with PSA were analyzed in various dimensions, and the language subfunction most closely related to UE motor function was analyzed by multiple linear regression analysis. Results. We found that the scores of FMA-UE and ARAT in patients with PSA were 14 points ((CI) 10 to 18, p < 0.001 ) and 11 points lower ((CI) 8 to 13, p < 0.001 ), respectively, than those without PSA. Their FMA-UE ( r = 0.70 , p < 0.001 ) and ARAT ( r = 0.62 , p < 0.001 ) scores were positively correlated with language function. Regression analysis demonstrated that spontaneous speech ability may account for UE motor function ( R 2 = 0.51 , p < 0.001 ; R 2 = 0.42 , p < 0.001 ). Consistent results were also obtained from the analyses within the three time subgroups. Conclusion. Stroke patients with PSA have worse UE motor performance. UE motor status and language function showed positive correlations, in which spontaneous speech ability significantly accounts for the associations.

Associations between asthma,overweight and physical activity in adults: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 891-895
Author(s):  
Amro Alzahrani ◽  
Suzan Alainain ◽  
Ahmed Ojaem ◽  
Abdullah Almarzoqi ◽  
Mona Khbrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Does COVID-19 change dietary habits and lifestyle behaviours in Kuwait: a community-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafaa Husain ◽  
Fatemah Ashkanani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviours ◽  
Late Night ◽  
Main Meal

Abstract Background The coronavirus pandemic has transformed and continues to transform and affect the daily lives of communities worldwide, particularly due to the lockdown restrictions. Therefore, this study was designed to understand the changes in dietary and lifestyle behaviours that are major determinants of health during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online questionnaire using a convenience sample of 415 adults living in Kuwait (age range 18–73 years). Results The rate of skipping breakfast remained consistent, with a slight increase during the pandemic. Lunch remained the main reported meal before and during COVID-19. Compared to before COVID-19, people were much more likely have a late-night snack or meal during COVID-19 (OR = 3.57 (95% CI 1.79–7.26), p < 0.001). Moreover, there was a drastic decrease in the frequency of fast-food consumption during COVID-19, up to 82% reported not consuming fast food (p < 0.001). There was a significant increase in the percentage of participants who had their main meal freshly made (OR = 59.18 (95% CI 6.55–1400.76), p = 0.001). Regarding food group patterns, no significant differences were found before and during the pandemic in terms of the weekly frequency of consumption, except in the case of fish and seafood. There were no remarkable changes in beverage consumption habits among participants before and during the pandemic, except for Americano coffee and fresh juice. Furthermore, there was a great reduction in physical activity and an increase in the amount of screen time and sedentary behaviours. A notable increase was detected in day-time sleep and a decrease in night-time sleep among participants. Conclusion In general, this study indicates some changes in daily life, including changes in some eating practices, physical activity and sleeping habits during the pandemic. It is important that the government considers the need for nutrition education programmes and campaigns, particularly during this critical period of the pandemic in Kuwait.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Patterns of Women with a Twin Pregnancy—A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7724
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Kwiatkowska ◽  
Katarzyna Kosińska-Kaczyńska ◽  
Izabela Walasik ◽  
Agnieszka Osińska ◽  
Iwona Szymusik
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Twin Pregnancy ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
Multiple Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active

Background: No specific physical activity guidelines are available for women in multiple pregnancy. Aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and experience of women regarding physical activity during their latest twin pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional study including women after a twin delivery was conducted in Poland. A questionnaire was distributed in 2018 via web pages and Facebook groups designed for pregnant women. Results: 652 women filled out the questionnaire completely. Only 25% of women performed any physical exercises during twin gestation. The frequency of preterm delivery was similar in physically active and non-active participants. 35% of the respondents claimed to have gained information on proper activity from obstetricians during antenatal counselling while 11% claimed to be unable to identify the reliable sources of information. 7% of women admitted to feel discriminated by social opinion on exercising during a twin pregnancy. Conclusions: The population of women with a twin gestation is not sufficiently physically active and is often discouraged from performing exercises during gestation. Therefore, it is crucial to inform obstetricians to recommend active lifestyle during a twin gestation and to provide reliable information on physical activity to pregnant women. Further research on this topic is necessary in order for obstetric providers to counsel women on appropriate exercise with a twin pregnancy.

scholarly journals Attitudes of pharmacy students towards patient safety: a cross-sectional study from six developing countries

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e039459
Author(s):  
Abdallah Y Naser ◽  
Zahra Khalil Alsairafi ◽  
Ahmed Awaisu ◽  
Hassan Alwafi ◽  
Oriana Awwad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

ObjectiveTo evaluate the attitudes of undergraduate pharmacy students towards patient safety in six developing countries.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingParticipants were enrolled from the participating universities in six countries.ParticipantsUndergraduate pharmacy students from the participating universities in six developing countries (Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, India and Indonesia) were invited to participate in the study between October 2018 and September 2019.Primary outcomeAttitudes towards patient safety was measured using 14-item questionnaire that contained five subscales: being quality-improvement focused, internalising errors regardless of harm, value of contextual learning, acceptability of questioning more senior healthcare professionals’ behaviour and attitude towards open disclosure. Multiple-linear regression analysis was used to identify predictors of positive attitudes towards patient safety.ResultsA total of 2595 students participated in this study (1044 from Jordan, 514 from Saudi Arabia, 134 from Kuwait, 61 from Qatar, 416 from India and 429 from Indonesia). Overall, the pharmacy students reported a positive attitude towards patient safety with a mean score of 37.4 (SD=7.0) out of 56 (66.8%). The ‘being quality-improvement focused’ subscale had the highest score, 75.6%. The subscale with the lowest score was ‘internalising errors regardless of harm’, 49.2%. Female students had significantly better attitudes towards patient safety scores compared with male students (p=0.001). Being at a higher level of study and involvement in or witnessing harm to patients while practising were important predictors of negative attitudes towards patient safety (p<0.001).ConclusionPatient safety content should be covered comprehensively in pharmacy curricula and reinforced in each year of study. This should be more focused on students in their final year of study and who have started their training. This will ensure that the next generation of pharmacists are equipped with the requisite knowledge, core competencies and attitudes to ensure optimal patient safety when they practice.

scholarly journals The relationship between the atherogenic index of plasma and arterial stiffness in essential hypertensive patients from China: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Yin ◽  
Minghui Li ◽  
Lingling Yu ◽  
Feng Hu ◽  
Yu Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Hypertension ◽  
Arterial Stiffness ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Atherogenic Index ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Atherogenic Index Of Plasma

Abstract Background The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) always remains in a potential association with arterial stiffness, however, this association has not been fully discovered and needs to be studied in depth in large hypertensive patient populations. The present analysis thus sought to further explore the association that exists between AIP and arterial stiffness in Chinese patients diagnosed with arterial hypertension. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed 4744 Chinese individuals with essential hypertension. AIP was defined as the base 10 logarithm of the ratio of plasma of triglycerides to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels indicated in molar concentrations. Measurement of arterial stiffness was carried out via brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV). Results Data were adjusted for potential confounding variables, and multivariate linear regression analysis revealed AIP to be positively correlated with baPWV (β = 1.34, 95% CI: 0.96 to 1.72, P < 0.001). When AIP was instead treated as a categorical variable divided into quartiles, the same relationship was observed (P for trend < 0.001). We additionally found AIP and baPWV had a stronger positive association in individuals with a body mass index (BMI) < 24 kg/m2 (P for interaction < 0.05). Conclusion AIP and arterial stiffness were positively correlated in essential hypertension patients in China, especially in those with a BMI < 24 kg/m2. Clinical trial registration ChiCTR1800017274.

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