scholarly journals Obesidade em adolescentes do Sul do Brasil: associação com fatores sociodemográficos, estilo de vida e estágio maturacional

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alencar Souza Alves Junior ◽  
Eliane Cristina de Andrade Gonçalves ◽  
Diego Augusto Santos Silva
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Sexual Maturation ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Pubertal Stage

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n5p557 Excess body fat is associated with chronic degenerative diseases, being a global public health problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of obesity with sociodemographic factors, lifestyle (physical activity, dietary habits) and sexual maturation in high school students of a city in southern Brazil. This is a crosssectional study with 820 adolescents enrolled in public high schools of São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil, aged 14-17 years. Obesity was estimated by body fat percentage (BF%). BF% was calculated using the Lohman equation, which considers the sum of skinfolds (triceps and subscapularis). Cutoff points proposed by William et al. were used to classify individuals into normal weight or obese. Independent variables were sex, age, economic status, parental education, eating habits, physical activity and sexual maturation. The prevalence of obesity was 17.2%. Females (OR: 4.22; 95% CI: 2.72-6.54) and young people at post-pubertal stage of sexual maturation (OR: 1.95; 95% CI: 1.33-2.86) were more likely to have obesity. These results may help health authorities in the planning of public policies to prevent obesity.

Changes in Physical Activity Domains During the Transition Out of High School: Psychosocial and Environmental Correlates

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1414-1420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Molina-García ◽  
Ana Queralt ◽  
Isabel Castillo ◽  
James F. Sallis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
School Students ◽  
Physical Activity Change ◽  
Environmental Correlates

Background:This study examined changes in multiple physical activity domains during the transition out of high school and psychosocial and environmental determinants of these changes.Methods:A 1-year prospective study was designed. The baseline sample was composed of 244 last-year high school students (58.6% female) from Valencia, Spain. Follow-up rate was 46%. Physical activity and potential determinants were measured by the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and other evaluated scales in 2 waves.Results:Total physical activity and active commuting (AC) decreased, respectively, by 21% and 36%, only in males. At time 1, access to car/motorbike (inverse), planning/psychosocial barriers (inverse), street connectivity (positive) and parental education (inverse) were significantly associated with AC (P < .05). Prospectively, the increase in distance to school/workplace was associated with AC decrease among males (P < .001). In both genders, there was a decrease in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA; –35% in males, –43% in females). At time 1, self-efficacy and social support were positive correlates of LTPA (P < .05). Social support decreases were associated with reductions in LTPA for males (P < .05).Conclusions:Several psychosocial and environmental correlates of physical activity change were identified, and these are promising targets for interventions.

scholarly journals Attitudes and Knowledge of Students on Sexuality in Three Secondary Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-164
Author(s):  
Tomislav Filipović ◽  
Zrinka Puharić ◽  
Drita Puharić ◽  
Mario Gašić
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge

Introduction. Sexuality of children and adolescents in Croatia is still considered a taboo, and sexually transmitted diseases are a significant global public health problem that is constantly growing. As a frequent consequence of irresponsible sexual behaviour and early sexual intercourse, we are faced with the problem of juvenile, most often unwanted, pregnancy. Contraceptives are used to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies, and the most vulnerable group are the adolescents. The primary task is to educate the youth prior to them entering active sexual life. Aim. To collect and analyse data on sexual habits, attitudes and knowledge of adolescents. To assess the need for additional education and preventive programmes. Methods. 130 high school students, aged 17-19, participated in the survey. For testing purposes, a questionnaire was used. The questionnaire was conducted voluntarily and was completely anonymous, and a written consent was obtained from parents of juvenile participants. Results. The adolescent subjects in this study showed insufficient knowledge of sexuality, namely the menstrual cycle, contraceptives and emergency contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases. They showed knowledge of things they could get acquainted with on a daily basis through the media and other information outlets. Conclusion. According to the results obtained by the research, we can conclude that higher quality education of the youth is necessary, with the aim of expanding their knowledge of sexuality in order to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and the occurrence of unwanted juvenile pregnancies.

scholarly journals Psychometric Analysis of a School Social Climate Scale: Input Elements for the Investigation and Promotion of Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mónica Bravo-Sanzana ◽  
Edgardo Miranda-Zapata ◽  
Horacio Miranda
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Social Climate ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Social Climate ◽  
Social Climate Scale

School social climate from a multidimensional perspective is a focus of great interest in international research and educational and well-being public policies due to the high prevalence of interpersonal violence in adolescents, currently considered a global public health problem. The object of the present study was to assess the psychometric measurement capacity of a set of items to evaluate school social climate in the Student Context Questionnaire of the Chilean Education Quality Measurement System. The sample analyzed consisted of second-year high school students who replied to a Student Context Questionnaire in 2015 (n~158,572). Exploratory and confirmatory factorial analyses were carried out in a measurement model to identify the presence of constructs and items of high homogeneity. The results showed an acceptable to a good fit in the final model, which consisted of 15 latent constructs, and also showed invariance for school administrative dependencies and invariance for sex. All the above implies a contribution to the public organisms that create standardized tests along with the investigation in compulsory secondary education measurement to prevent future violent behaviors, contribute to reducing interpersonal violence, and improve the well-being of the educational community.

scholarly journals Dietary and lifestyle habits of secondary school students in Subotica

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Kosic Bibic ◽  
K Berenji ◽  
J Kovacevic
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Dietary habits, alcohol use and physical activity initiated in childhood and adolescence are often maintained during later life. Study objective was to investigate high school students' behavior patterns and nutritional status. The cross-sectional study involved 301 students (16 years old) from two secondary schools in Subotica, North Backa Region. Study took place in October 2019. Students anonymously filled out a modified national questionnaire consisting of 27 questions and covering the areas: free time, physical activity, alcohol use, eating habits. Anthropometric measurements (height, weight) were done in schools. Statistical data processing was done in SPSS. Boys were more physically active than girls, both in regard to competitive sports (36.4% vs. 8.2%) and recreational sports or other physical activity for at least 4 hours per week (15.2% vs. 7.3%). This difference is statistically significant (χ2=40.534; DF = 3; p = 0.001). More than a half of the students (58%) admitted drinking alcohol occasionally in the last 12 months and every fifth student during weekends. Daily consumption of breakfast is present in 44% students, fresh fruits in 28.3% and vegetables in 25.9%. On the contrary, 31.6% of them eat sweets and 30.8% drink sweetened soft drinks daily. There is a statistically significant difference in type of used fats, with boys using more often “bad” fats (χ2=12.884; DF = 3; p = 0.005). Every third student (32.5%) is overweight or obese (&gt;85th percentile). The high percentage of students with BMI &gt; 85th percentile, poor nutrition habits, lack of physical activity, frequent alcohol use, indicated a need for stronger implementation of interventions aimed at adolescents and younger age groups. Following the study, a comprehensive intervention program was implemented in the period October-December 2019. The program included educational seminars, peer education, demonstrational cooking workshops, stands for parents, preparing an e-cookbook, sports and recreation fair. Key messages The results obtained underline a need for youth empowerment and environmental interventions to support their lifestyle change. It is our obligation to help them find a way to enhance their health potential as early as possible.

Physical Activity Level, Sport Participation, and Parental Education Level in Turkish Junior High School Students

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Settar Koçak ◽  
Mary B. Harris ◽  
Ayşe Kin İşler ◽  
Şeref Çiçek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Parental Education Level

This study examined physical activity level, sport participation, and parental education level in 333 female and 359 male Turkish junior high school students. Student’s physical activity level, sport participation, and parental education level were determined by a questionnaire with three sections. Independent samples t-test results revealed higher physical activity level and chi-square results indicated higher sport participation for boys when compared with girls. In addition significant negative correlations have been found between MET values and father and mother education for the total sample and for female students; however, negative correlations between MET values and parental education were not significant for boys.

scholarly journals Physical activity, dietary habits of high school students in the North Khorasan province

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 553-562
Author(s):  
SH Hosseini ◽  
R Rajabzadeh ◽  
HR ShoraKa ◽  
SM Alavinia ◽  
M Sodmand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
School Students ◽  
The North

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN POLA MAKAN DAN AKTIFITAS FISIK TERHADAP STATUS GIZI DI SISWA SMP AL-AZHAR PONTIANAK

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Dwi Ayu Afrilia ◽  
Shelly Festilia A
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Nutritional problem is one public health problem that has not been fully addressed in the world. Combating the problem of malnutrition is not resolved nutritional problems arise, namely the rise in the incidence of obesity and chronic disease so that nutritional problems become more complex. Results RISKESDAS (Riset Kesehatan Dasar) in 2013 showed the prevalence of underweight 12.7% and 21.5% overweight for West Kalimantan, Pontianak prevalence at 5.2% fat and very wasted 4.8%.The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of diet and physical activity on the nutritional status of junior high school students of Al-Azhar Pontianak.This study was an observational study with cross sectional approach. The data collection being done with anthropometric measure to determine the nutritional status of students and using dietary questionnaires to determine the students’ diets and physical activity questionnaires to determine physical activity in students.The results showed by nutritional status category with greater fat found in students with sufficient diet that is equal (19.4%). While students with greater nutritional status wasted contained in students with eating less is equal (20.8%). From the findings, it seemed that students with greater nutritional status found in students with mild activity (35.0%). While students with less nutritional status is also greater in students with mild activity (10.0%). Research shows there is a relationship between diet (p = 0.016), physical activity    (p = 0.021) on nutritional status in junior high school students of Al-Azhar Pontianak. The need for attention from parents to help control food intake of children so that children are not consuming excessive amounts of food can affect the nutritional status and Encourage students to undertake enough physical activity to prevent obesity.

Behavioural Patterns of Physical Activity and Nutritional Habits among Urban and Rural Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 565-571
Author(s):  
Ahmad Kousha ◽  
Zeinab Nemati ◽  
Hamid Allahverdipour ◽  
Faezeh Ghalichi ◽  
Hossein Matlabi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Rural Students ◽  
Average Score ◽  
School Students ◽  
Nutritional Habits ◽  
Behavioural Patterns ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Adolescence is considered as one of the most vulnerable periods. The deficiencies and poor nutritional habits and lack of physical activity will have irreparable consequences in adulthood. This study was aimed to determine the behavioural patterns of nutritional and physical activity among the urban and rural students in Urmia, Iran. Methods: The present study was designed and implemented using a sectional and descriptive-analytic approach. Using a stratified random sampling method, 194 males and 191 female high school students were chosen to participate. Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLPII) was used for data collection. The overall average score of physical activity in students was 55.57 ± 4.88, and in the aspect of nutritional behaviour it was equal to 64.04 ± 3.67. Results: No significant difference was observed between physical activity, nutritional behaviours and socio-demographic variables (gender, type of school, place of residence, parental education). Based on multivariate regression analysis, there was a significant relationship between physical activity and the field of education. Furthermore, a significant relationship was found between children’s nutritional behaviour and mothers’ education. Conclusion: Considering importance of mothers’ role in upbringing adolescents and forming their healthy behavioural patterns and the significant relationship of mothers’ education and healthy behaviours, training and increasing health literacy level of this class of population can be an imperative step in promoting the mental and physical health of adolescents.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMART PHONE USAGE AND SLEEP DISTURBANCES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISSTRESS AMONG STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Minh Tam Nguyen ◽  
Phuc Thanh Nhan Nguyen ◽  
Thi Thuy Hang Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Relationship

The increasing use of smartphone among young people is creating negative effects and is an important public health problem in many countries. Smartphone abuse and addiction may cause physical and psychological disorders among users. However, the awarenes on this issue has been inadequate due to lacking of evidence. Objectives: To describe the current situation of smartphone using among students at highschools and universities in Hue city and to examine the relationship between smartphone using and sleep disturbances and psychological disstress among participants. Methods: A cross-sectional study with a randomly selected sample of 1,150 students at highschools and universities in Hue city. SAS-SV scale was used to evaluate phone addiction status, K10 scale was used for psychological distress assessment and PSQI scale was used to examine the sleep quality. Results: The proportion of students at highschools and universities having smartphones was 78.0%. The rate of smartphone addiction among high school students was 49.1% and that among university students was 43.7%. There was 57.3% of high school students had poor sleep quality, and that of university students was 51.6%. There was a statistically significant association between smartphone addiction and sleep disturbances and psychological disstress among participants (p <0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of smartphone addiction among students at highschools and universities is alarming and is related to sleep disturbances and psychological disstress among participants. There is a strong call to develop intervention to help students to aware and manage the use of smartphone effectively.

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