scholarly journals LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH HB LEVEL AMONG DPT STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
Khadija Shiraz Khan ◽  
◽  
Azka Kainat ◽  
Mehwish Ilyas ◽  
Hamza Imtiaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Questionnaires ◽  
Rehabilitation Sciences ◽  
Study Participants

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of physical activity and its association with hemoglobin level among undergraduate students. Method and materials: A cross-sectional study was conducted on undergraduate students of Isra Institute Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University Islamabad. The undergraduate students between 18- 25 years were included in the study. The hemoglobin level was evaluated through the hemoglobin-meter and physical activity through the International Physical Activity Questionnaires IPAQ-SF-7. The Pearson product-moment correlation was used to find association between physical activity and hemoglobin level. Results: The mean age of study participants was 21.10±1.76. Of the 400 participants, 22% participants had low level of physical activity, 46.25% participants had moderate level of physical activity and 31.75% participants had vigorous physical activity. The time spent in vigorous and moderate physical activity was significantly associated with the hemoglobin level (p<0.05) and sitting was negatively correlated with Hb (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that that levels of physical activity was significantly associated with the hemoglobin level. Keywords: Physical activity, hemoglobin, anemia.

scholarly journals Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gallardo-Alfaro ◽  
Bibiloni ◽  
Mateos ◽  
Ugarriza ◽  
Tur
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus type 2 which may be reduced by practicing regular physical activity. Objective: To assess the leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) of older adults with MetS and without MetS. Methods: Cross-sectional study of older adults (55–80 years old) from Balearic Islands (Spain) with MetS (n = 333; 55% men) and without MetS (n = 144; 43.8% men). LTPA was assessed with the validated Spanish version of the Minnesota LTPA Questionnaire. Two criteria of physically active were used: >150 min/week of moderate physical activity or >75 min/week of vigorous physical activity or a combination of both, and total leisure-time energy expenditure of >300 MET·min/day. Sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, anthropometric variables, MetS components, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) were also measured. Results: MetS subjects showed lower energy expenditure in LTPA, lower adherence to the MD, higher obesity and waist circumference, and were less active than non-MetS peers. LTPA increased as participants got older and there was higher LTPA intensity as educational level increased. Adherence to MD was as high as LTPA was. Conclusions: MetS is associated with physical inactivity and unhealthy diet. To increase LTPA recommendations and raise awareness in the population about the health benefits of PA and high adherence to MD is highly recommended.

scholarly journals Gambaran kadar hemoglobin pada pekerja bangunan

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie I.R Gunadi ◽  
Yanti M. Mewo ◽  
Murniati Tiho
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vigorous Intensity

Abstract: Hemoglobin is a red blood cells protein that has an important role to transport the oxygen, carbon dioxide and proton in human body. Physical activity can affect hemoglobin level. Physical activity with moderate to vigorous intensity can cause the change of hemoglobin level in human body. One of the jobs with moderate to vigorous physical activity is labor. The purpose of this study was to find out the description of hemoglobin level in labor. The study used was descriptive cross sectional study. The respondents of this study were 30 men that worked as a labor that agreed to be a respondent and in inclusion and exclusion criteria. The total sampling method was used to chose the samples. The result showed 28 subjects (93,4%) with normal hemoglobin level (13,2 – 17,3 g/dL), 1 subject (3,3%) with low hemoglobin levels, and 1 subject (3,3%) with high hemoglobin level. Conclusion: Based on the result, it can be concluded that hemoglobin level in labor is mostly (93,4%) in normal level.Keywords: hemoglobin level, labor. Abstrak: Hemoglobin merupakan protein sel darah merah yang memiliki peranan penting dalam proses transport oksigen, karbondioksida serta proton dalam tubuh. Aktivitas fisik yang dilakukan seseorang dapat berpengaruh terhadap kadar hemoglobin dalam tubuh. Aktivitas fisik dengan intensitas sedang sampai berat dapat menyebabkan kadar hemoglobin dalam tubuh berubah. Salah satu pekerjaan dengan aktivitas fisik sedang sampai berat ialah pekerja bangunan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran kadar hemoglobin pada pekerja bangunan. Penelitian yang digunakan bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 orang pekerja bangunan yang sesuai kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi dan bersedia menjadi responden. Metode pemilihan sampel menggunakan cara total sampling. Hasil penelitian didapatkan respoden yang memiliki kadar hemoglobin normal (13,2 – 17,3 g/dL) sebanyak 28 orang (93,4%), 1 orang (3,3%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin yang kurang dari nilai normal, dan 1 orang (3,3%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin yang lebih dari nilai normal. Simpulan: Dari hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa gambaran kadar hemoglobin pada pekerja bangunan sebagian besar (93,4%) memiliki kadar hemoglobin normal. Kata kunci: kadar hemoglobin, pekerja bangunan.

scholarly journals Health, Physical Activity and Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Stone, Sand, and Gravel Mine Workers: Implications for Enhancing and Sustaining Worker Health and Safety

Safety ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Todd D. Smith ◽  
Abdulrazak O. Balogun ◽  
Zuojin Yu ◽  
Charmaine Mullins-Jaime
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Sand And Gravel

There is little data delineating relationships between health and worker musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS), particularly among stone, sand, and gravel mine (SSGM) workers. There is also little data detailing the relationships between physical activity and MSS among these workers. A cross-sectional study using data from 459 SSGM workers was completed. Logistic regression analyses assessed relationships between health factors, physical activity, and low back, neck, shoulder, and knee MSS. Those who reported their health as very good/excellent were less likely to suffer low back and knee MSS. Those who indicated their health was poor/fair were more likely to suffer shoulder, neck, and knee MSS. Obese workers were more likely to experience knee MSS and those who smoked in the past had higher odds of neck MSS. Vigorous physical activity was mostly protective, but those performing more than 5 h of moderate physical activity each week had greater odds of shoulder and neck MSS. Given these results, workers in SSGM may benefit from targeted interventions that bolster vigorous physical activity and improve health. Further, health protection efforts need to be initiated by SSGM operations to address work issues and to sustain health as job roles and work hours impacted MSS as well.

Influence of meteorological conditions on physical activity in adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent Beghin ◽  
Jérémy Vanhelst ◽  
Elodie Drumez ◽  
Jairo Migueles ◽  
Yannis Manios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Meteorological Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Meteorological Conditions ◽  
Simultaneous Increase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants

BackgroundIt has been shown that meteorological conditions and season affect physical activity (PA) during adolescence. Today, meteorological conditions have never been combined to study their influence on PA level in a single sample of a large adolescent multicountries population. The aim of this study was to explore the influence of meteorological conditions on PA in adolescents from several European countries.MethodsThe study included 2024 healthy adolescents aged 12.5–17.4 years who participated in the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence cross-sectional study. Participants wore a uniaxial accelerometer for 7 consecutive days to measure total PA and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in a one-off measurement manner. Comparison of PA according to meteorological conditions was done using linear mixed models.ResultsThe highest difference of MVPA was observed in boys on free days when comparing the best meteorological conditions versus the worse (ie, +39% with highest temperature, +29% without rainfall, +39% with highest sunlight duration and +21% with highest length of day) and in girls on free days (ie, +26% with highest sunlight duration). This increase in MVPA contributed to a simultaneous increase in total PA when considering the same meteorological condition parameters.ConclusionsMeteorological conditions act as a determinant of PA differentially between boys and girls. PA and MVPA in boys are mainly modified by meteorological conditions on free days whereas PA and MVPA in girls are modified by sunlight duration.

scholarly journals Adolescent physical activity: the role of parental social support and the level of physical activity. Social Support and Physical Activity of Parents and Adolescents.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edina Maria de Camargo ◽  
Jose Francisco López-Gil ◽  
Thiago Silva Piola ◽  
Jorge Augusto Pinto Silva Mota ◽  
Wagner de Campos
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Activity Recommendations

Abstract Background: To verify the relationship between the level of moderate to vigorous physical activity of parents and that social support with the level of moderate to vigorous physical activity in adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional study that selected 1390 (59.6% female) adolescents. The questionnaires IPAQ, QAFA and ASAFA were used. Binary logistic regression was used to test the relationship between the study variables. The direction and magnitude measurement were verified. Results: In relation to girls, the fact of receiving incentives from parents (OR=1.589 – CI95%=1.060-2.382) and having parents/legal guardians who meet the vigorous moderate physical activity recommendations (OR=2.038 – CI95%=1.424-2.918) was associated with meeting the vigorous moderate physical activity recommendations. Regarding boys, the support of parents related to transportation (OR=1.741 – CI95%=1.114- 2.719), parents who comment on physical activity (OR=0.440 – CI95%=0.266-0.729) and parents who meet the vigorous moderate physical activity recommendations (OR=2.739 – CI95%=1.700-4.14) were associated with meeting the recommendations for adolescents. Conclusions: The social support from parents increased to practice physical activity contributes to adolescents chances of achieving moderate to vigorous physical activity recommendation. Adolescents who have physically active parents (who comply moderate to vigorous physical activity recommendations) are almost twice as likely to comply with the recommendations.

Effect modification of cardiorespiratory fitness, obesity, and physical activity in adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria do Socorro Simoes ◽  
Fernando Wehrmeister ◽  
Marcello Romiti ◽  
Antonio de Toledo Gagliardi ◽  
Rodolfo Arantes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Effect Modification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arterial Blood

We investigated if cardiorespiratory fitness modifies the association between obesity and the level of physical activity. In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 746 adults, free of diagnosed cardiorespiratory or locomotor diseases. We analyzed sociodemographic and clinical information, cardiovascular risk factors, cardiorespiratory fitness, anthropometry, and level of physical activity (time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity). Those that spent more time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were younger, male, with lower body mass index, without self-reported arterial blood hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia, non-smokers, and presented with better cardiorespiratory fitness. The linear regression coefficients showed that cardiorespiratory fitness changes according to the level of physical activity and body mass index (obesity in low cardiorespiratory fitness: β 6.0, p = 0.213, 95%CI -3.5 to 15.6; in intermediate cardiorespiratory fitness: β 6.3, p = 0.114, 95%CI -1.5 to 14.2; in high cardiorespiratory fitness: β -6.3, p = 0.304, 95%CI -18.4 to 5.8). This effect modification trend was present after adjusting the model by covariates. Cardiorespiratory fitness potentially modifies the association between body mass index and the level of physical activity. It should be routinely assessed to identify persons with overweight/ obesity with low/ intermediate cardiorespiratory fitness to prescribe individualized training.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Participation and Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge in University Dance Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Hanna ◽  
Anne Hanley ◽  
Avril Huddy ◽  
Michael McDonald ◽  
Fiona Willer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dance Performance ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

OBJECTIVE: To assess participation in physical activity and knowledge of general nutrition and current public health messages about the health benefits of physical activity in university dance students, and to investigate differences between first-year and later-year students and between students in dance and dance performance course groups. METHODS: This cross-sectional study recruited 67 participants from dance undergraduate degrees in a university in Australia. Nutrition knowledge was assessed using the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire. Physical activity participation and awareness of its benefits were assessed using the Active Australia Survey. RESULTS: Results indicate low nutrition knowledge among dance students, with 47% and 52% of responses correct in dance and dance performance students, respectively. Nutrition knowledge did not vary between students in first or later years. Self-reported participation in moderate and vigorous physical activity varied substantially and met or exceeded recommendations based upon duration and frequency for 98% of participants. However, awareness of physical activity messages varied, with dance students more likely to disagree about the level of activity needed for health benefits. CONCLUSIONS: Dance students report varying levels of physical activity that usually met or exceeded recommendations; however, knowledge of general nutrition and physical activity benefits was low. Improved knowledge could contribute to changes in behavior that improve health status in this population.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Medical Students of Jazan University: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Husam Eldin Elsawi Khalafalla ◽  
Mohamed Salih Mahfouz ◽  
Muath Hassan Ibrahim Najmi ◽  
Sayyaf Abdullah Mohammad Najmi ◽  
Qasem Ali Yahya Arishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is one of the most important factors that affect human health; it reduces the chances of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, breast and colon cancer, and depression.OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to measure prevalence of physical activity and to determine the factors affecting the level of physical activity among medical student in Jazan University.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of medical colleges of Jazan University. A random sample of 419 was determined using most recent physical activity prevalence. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection.RESULTS: There is a high prevalence of inactivity among study participants (88.1%). Females (91.7%) were more significantly (p value=0.013) inactive than males (83.8%). The most influential barrier perceived by participants is (heavy) academic work as well as lack of places for physical activity; the latter factor being more effective in hindering female students' physical activity.CONCLUSION: Results revealed that the inactivity rate was very high among medical students. The results of this study call for a well-planned intervention at the university level for improving the level of physical activity among university students.

scholarly journals Relations of Food Pattern and Physical Activity with Academic Achievement and Cognitive Function

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
Ayu Wulandari ◽  
Zulhaida Lubis ◽  
Evawani Aritonang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Pattern ◽  
Food Patterns

Introduction: The results of the initial survey showed that there were seven children with low food pattern and moderate physical activity was having a cognitive function and low academic achievement at school, and three children with good food pattern and moderate physical activity were having good cognitive and high academic achievement in school. This study was to determine the relations of food patterns and physical activity with academic achievement and cognitive function. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study that was conducted at Elementary School 2 Blangkeujeren, West Labuhanhaji Sub-district, South Aceh District from March 2017 to June 2017. This study used a total sampling design is 81 students. Subjects are all students in grade five (42 students) and six (39 students). Data were collected by using questionnaires include Food Frequency Questionary (FFQ), Food Recall 24 hours, Physical Activity Level (PAL). Last year's report card value and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were used to assess cognitive children. Results: The relationship between the type and the amount of macro and micronutrient intake obtained p-value<0.05. This study also showed a relationship between food patterns and cognitive function in children. Based on the research results, there is a relationship between physical activity and academic achievement (p<0.05). There is a relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in children. Conclusion: There is a relationship between food patterns, physical activity, academic achievement, and cognitive function.

scholarly journals Magnitude of Mental Distress and its Determinants Among Medical and Health Science Regular Undergraduate Students at Jimma University: Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liyew Agenagnew Gebeyaw ◽  
Desalew Tilahun ◽  
Yonas Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire ◽  
Jimma University

Background: Mental distress is a group of mental problems manifested by symptoms of insomnia, fatigue, irritability, forgetfulness, difficulty in concentrating, and somatic complaints. University students have more severe mental health problems than the general population. Objectives: Therefore, this study attempted to assess the magnitude of mental distress and its determinants among medical and health science regular undergraduate students at Jimma University. Methods: A descriptive institutional-based with cross-sectional study design was conducted at Jimma University from March to April 2017 on regular undergraduate medical and health science students of the Faculty of Health Science. Study participants were selected from each batch using simple random sampling techniques and from the department by lottery method. Mental distress was assessed by using Self-Reporting questionnaire-20. Participants with score of eight and above on the Self-Reporting questionnaire-20 were considered as having mental distress. Chi-square and descriptive statistics were done using SPSS-20. Results: From a total of 369 study participants, about 354 gave the response rate of (95.9%). The magnitude of mental distress among medical and health science students was 35.03 %. Most of the respondents were males by sex and the mean age of the respondents was 23 years with SD ± 6. Age, sex, year of study, the practice of religion, presence of family history of mental illness, department choice, and ever use of substance (chat chewing and alcohol) were predictor variables and significantly associated with mental distress at P < 0.05. Conclusions: The magnitude of mental distress in our study was 35.03% and it needs intervention and addressing the mentioned factors significantly associated with mental distress.

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