scholarly journals Health Promotion Behavior Among Hypertensive and Normotensive Armenian Americans

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoya Minasyan ◽  
Leslie C Hussey ◽  
Kathleen Brewer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
American Population ◽  
Health Promotion Behavior ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Armenian American

Hypertension presents a significant health risk to both developed and developing countries, affecting approximately 78 million Americans of various ethnic backgrounds. Though a great deal of research about hypertension and minority groups has been published, no studies were located about hypertension in the Armenian American population, despite evidence of health disparities in this population. The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in health promotion behavior between hypertensive and normotensive Armenian Americans. A quantitative approach was used to examine the relationship between hypertensive status and health promotion behavior. With a sample size of <em>n </em>= 204, this study found that while there was no significant difference in overall Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile scores, the normotensive group scored higher on physical activity and stress management. These differences remained significant even when controlling for body mass index. Additionally, the study found high smoking rates and elevated body mass index across both samples. These results suggest that interventions that target stress management and physical activity and use the cultural strengths of interpersonal relationships and spiritual growth may be the most effective. This information may be used as a foundation in future interventional studies and may create significant social change by decreasing hypertension among the Armenian American population and increasing awareness of risk factors and prevention.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Perceived Body Image, Body Mass Index and Physical Activity with Weight Status among Students at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

2021 ◽  
pp. 218-227
Author(s):  
Futoon S. Alobiri ◽  
Roaa A. Alharbi ◽  
Mohammed R. Algethami ◽  
Raghdah H. Ateeq ◽  
Aseel M. Badurayq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Aim: Identify the relation between poor esteem for body image and weight-related behaviors. The results will help increase awareness and improve students’ lifestyles to have a better body image and achieve ideal body weight. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among King Abdulaziz University medical students (n= 460) between July to the end of August 2019. Data was collected using the International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), figure rating scale (FRS) and analyzed using SPSS software. Result: The results showed that the average Body Mass Index (BMI) was 24.80 ± 11.89. Participant sex was an important factor influencing the prevalence of obesity; male students were more obese than female students with a significant difference (p<0.001). The level of body satisfaction was also affected by gender. Students in preclinical years were more likely to gain weight more than clinical years students. Conclusion: The results show a significant relationship between body satisfaction and gender (P<0.0001) despite having diverse BMIs. Overweight and obese males and females' participants had the lowest body satisfaction. Females who were too thin and had low BMIs described themselves as normal, while males describe themselves as too thin. Conversely, females with high BMIs described themselves as too fat, while males described themselves as normal. This could be due to different factors. Also, underweight females and males have high body satisfaction, which can lead to dangerous behaviors to maintain low body weight which cause negative health consequences.

Physical activity and obesity in children with congenital cardiac disease

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 603-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trenda D. Ray ◽  
Angela Green ◽  
Karen Henry
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cardiac Disease ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Congenital Cardiac Disease ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Obesity In Children

AbstractBackgroundChildren with congenital cardiac disease experience challenges in developing healthy patterns of physical activity due to decreased exercise capacity and parental fear and confusion about what is permissible. The purpose of this study was to describe physical activity habits in children 10–14 years of age with congenital cardiac disease and the relationship of those habits to obesity as defined by body mass index.MethodsThis cross-sectional study used self-report measures and clinical data to describe the association between physical activity participation and body mass index in 10- to 14-year-old children with congenital cardiac disease. Further, physical activity levels were compared between children who were overweight or obese and those who were not.ResultsChildren (n = 84; 51 males; 33 females) reported low rates of physical activity compared to reports on healthy children. Only 9.5% were overweight (body mass index between the 85th and 94th percentile), and alarmingly 26% were obese (body mass index at or above the 95th percentile). Physical activity and body mass index were not significantly correlated (r = −0.11, p = 0.45) and there was no significant difference in mean physical activity (t = 0.67) between children who were overweight or obese and those who were not.ConclusionsChildren in this study reported low rates of physical activity and a higher obesity rate than was reported in previous studies. However, the two were not significantly correlated. Further research is indicated to determine the specific factors contributing to obesity and to test interventions to combat obesity in children with congenital cardiac disease.

scholarly journals Nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle as important indicators for the body mass index in high school students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Lorik Ramaj ◽  
Sadete Hasani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Normal Male ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the problems of underweight, overweight and obesity in young people of high school in Drenas, respectively a sample of 150 adolescents (73 males and 77 females aged 17 years). The research was conducted in the physical education class, initially was performed measurement of weight and height then the questionnaire with 26 questions. Data were collected with the statistical program SPSS version 21.0, descriptive analysis was performed with (Mean and standard deviation), all variables were tested for normality, significant level (significant level p <0.05). Results of anthropometric characteristics, the average age was 17.2 years. Weight / kg for men was 59.4 kg for women 57.3kg the average for both genders was 58.3 (± 6.2) kg. Height / cm  males 1.68cm,  females 1.61cm the average of both genders was 1.64 (± 6.6) cm. BMI body mass index kg / m² in men 21.0, women 22.1, the average of both sexes 21.55 kg / m5. The results show that men have lower BMI (p> 0.05) 21.55 kg / m² than girls with 22.1 kg / m². Data showed underweight males are 12%, and females 10%. BMI Normal male 74%, and female 69%. Overweight males 11%, females 13% while a significant difference was observed between obese boys and girls (obese) males 3% and females 8%. The analysis of the questionnaire showed that small percentages are involved in collective or individual sports, the most pronounced participation in sports was identified: football, volleyball and basketball, and relatively satisfactory were physical activity in household activities. It is recommended to build outdoor fitness and sports gyms, as well as the opening of various sports clubs in this area, and to have more research in this area, to prove the institucions how important are places for sport and physical activities.

scholarly journals Kombinasi Latihan Aerobik dan Asupan Kafein Untuk Menurunkan Body Mass Index dan Percent Body Fat Pada Wanita Overweight

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Said Junaidi ◽  
Dian Listiarini
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
T Test ◽  
Caffeine Intake ◽  
Percent Body Fat ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After

 ABSTRAK Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh kombinasi latiahan aerobic dan asupan kafein untuk menurunkkan Body Mass Index dan Percent Body Fat Pada Wanita Overweight. Penelitian eksperimental ini dilakukan pada 12 wanita usia 19-22  tahun. Desain penelitian Treatment by subject, perlakuan 1  Latihan Aerobik 14 kali sesi dan perlakuan 2 pemberian Kafein dan Latihan Aerobik 14 kali sesi. Subyek diukur BB, TB (BMI), PBF (skinfold callifer) sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Hasil penelitian terjadi penurunan BMI pada P2 lebih  tinggi daripada P1 (0,75+0,39; 0,44+0,23), hasil uji t-test menunjukan hasil perbedaan yang signifikan 0,041 (p<0,05). Penurunan PBF pada P2 lebih tinggi dibandingkan P1 (0,84±0,23; 0,42±0,30), uji t-test menunjukan hasil perbedaan yang signifikan 0,001 (p<0,05). Simpulan dan saran: efek latihan aerobik dan pemberian kafein dapat menurunkan body mass index dan percent body fat pada wanita overweight usia 19-22 tahun. Kata kunci : BMI; kafein; latihan aerobik; overweight; PBF.  ABSTRACT Controlling body weight can be done with aerobic physical activity. Besides caffeine in the body's metabolism can also reduce body mass and percent fat, if both are combined can provide a more effective influence in reducing Body Mass Index and Percent Body Fat in Overweight of female. This experimental study was conducted on 12 women aged 19-22 years. Research design Treatment by subject, treatment 1; Aerobic exercise 14 sessions and treatment 2 Caffeine and Aerobic Exercise 14 sessions. Subjects measured BB, TB (BMI), PBF (skinfold callifer) before and after treatment. The results of the study showed a decrease in BMI in P2 higher than P1 (0.75 + 0.39; 0.44 + 0.23), the results of the t-test showed a significant difference of 0.041 (p <0.05). The decrease in PBF in P2 was higher than P1 (0.84 ± 0.23; 0.42 ± 0.30), the t-test showed a significant difference of 0.001 (p <0.05). Conclusion: the effect of the combination of aerobic exercise and caffeine intake is more effective in reducing body mass index and percent body fat in overweight of female. Keywords: aerobic exercise; BMI; caffeine; overweight; PBF.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study Examining Body Composition Classification Differences Between Body Mass Index and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Children With High Levels of Physical Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Farbo ◽  
Deborah J. Rhea
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Body mass index (BMI) is frequently labeled as “flawed” in assessing obesity since it cannot differentiate between muscle and fat leading to misclassifications of healthy individuals. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) may be a more accurate indicator of obesity since it can distinguish the difference between muscle and fat in children. This pilot study investigated discrepancies between BMI and BIA body composition classifications in children with high levels of physical activity.Methods: Participants were selected from three elementary schools (N = 380, K = 76, 1st = 64, 2nd = 62, 3rd = 61, 4th = 83, and 5th = 34) receiving 60 min of outdoor, unstructured play daily. BIA scales were used to collect each child's body fat percentage and BMI score, then those numbers were categorized by BIA and BMI normative values as either underweight, healthy, overweight, or obese.Results: Overall, 26% of the students were classified differently when using the normative classifications for BMI and BIA, with the largest discrepancy found in the overweight category at 38%. Similar inconsistencies were found when students were divided as younger (42%) vs older students (36%), and males (40%) vs. females (35%).Conclusions: This pilot study demonstrated that there is a significant difference in how BMI and BIA discriminate between the different body composition categories. BIA consistently shows to be a more accurate tool in assessing obesity rates in children since it directly measures body fat.

Relationship Among Changes in Sedentary Time, Physical Activity, and Body Mass Index in Young Schoolchildren: A 3-Year Longitudinal Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 426-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Santos ◽  
Sandra Silva-Santos ◽  
Michael Duncan ◽  
Maria João Lagoa ◽  
Susana Vale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Vigorous Intensity

Purposes: To examine the association between sedentary time (ST) and light physical activity (LPA), moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA), and body mass index (BMI), and to track these behaviors over a 3-year follow-up in young schoolchildren. Methods: The final sample was 64 children (female: n = 36 or 56.3%), enrolled in schools in Porto, Portugal. Height and mass of children were measured by standard methods, and BMI was then calculated. ST, LPA, and MVPA were measured by accelerometer. Changes (Δ) and relative changes (Δ%) between 2009/2010 and 2012/2013 of ST, LPA, MVPA, and BMI were computed. Multiple linear regression analyses were fit to predict Δ%ST (outcome variable), by Δ%LPA, Δ%MVPA, and Δ%BMI (exposure variables). Results: ST increased and LPA decreased significantly for whole sample (both Ps < .05). No statistically significant difference was found for MVPA over time. There were no differences for ΔST, ΔLPA, ΔMVPA, and ΔBMI between boys and girls. The Δ%LPA and Δ%MVPA were negatively associated with Δ%ST, whereas Δ%BMI was positively associated. Tracking coefficients varied from moderate to strong. Conclusions: Time spent in ST increases due to displacement of time in LPA. This reinforces public health measures and suggests the need for interventions focusing on offsetting the decline ST and increasing MVPA during childhood.

scholarly journals Differences Between Dietary, Drinking Habits and Physical Activity of the Adult Population Living in Two Distinct Geographic Areas of Romania

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (11) ◽  
pp. 3100-3105
Author(s):  
Iosif Balint ◽  
Sandor Pal ◽  
Lorand Ferencz ◽  
Zoltan Abram
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
General Population ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Significant Difference

The constantly and intensely changing modern society has a negative influence on the the general population�s health status. Risk factors being deeply inserted in the structure of the modern society can hardly be influenced and corrected. The aim of the study was the lifestyle- and diet-related comparison of two distinct adult populations from Romania: Bacau and Tirgu Mures. Material and methods: We evaluated the dietary habits, alcohol consumption and physical activity by a complex, validated questionnaire. Body mass index was also determined. The adult population from Tirgu Mures numbered 352 subjects, who were compared to the adults from Bacau, numbering 231 individuals. The considered threshold of significance was 0.05. Body mass index is over the normal range in more than 2/3 of the subjects. The overweight occurrence was 37.95%. The majority of the subjects (77.5%) has regular daily exercise (30 minutes or more). Daily alcohol consumption was present in 42.42% of the cases. Dietary habits were also analyzed: 61.9% of the subjects consume breakfast daily, and 46.94% of them consumes snacks between meals 2-3 times per week. A statistical difference could be observed regarding the frequency of breakfast consumption and body mass index (p-0.042): 2/3 of the studied adults from Tirgu Mures who eat breakfast sometimes having their body mass index over 25 kg/m2. Regarding physical activity a significant difference could be observed in case of those who responded rarely or never (p-0.027) (76.0% of Mures county with this response vs. only 24.0% in Bacau). The frequency of alcohol consumption is higher in Tirgu Mures and surroundings in case of once or several times per week consumption (p-0.005). Instructional and educational interventions targeting the development of healthier lifestyle habits in general population are worthy and needed to reduce the risk factors associated with the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and reducing the burden upon the society of these diseases.

scholarly journals Study on the Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Body Mass Index, Physical Activity and Sleep in Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maha H Alhussain ◽  
Dawa M Almarri ◽  
Shaista Arzoo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sleep Pattern ◽  
Intermittent Fasting ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Probability ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Time Required

Introduction: Recently, Intermittent Fasting (IF) has gained popularity as an effective approach for obesity management. Many types of IF have been practiced for either religious or health purposes. Muslims, for example, are encouraged by Islam to voluntarily fast two days/week (Monday and Thursday) from sunrise to sunset. Aim: This study investigated the association between Muslims’ voluntary fasting (two days/week) with Body Mass Index (BMI), Physical Activity (PA), and sleep pattern. Materials and Methods: The present survey-based study was conducted for three months on 1242 adults (245 males and 997 females) who completed the completed self-administered study questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised questions on sociodemographic and anthropometric variables, fasting-related questions, PA, and sleep pattern. Participants were classified into fasting and non-fasting groups according to their responses to the question “Do you fast two days (i.e., Monday and Thursday) every week? The differences between the two groups were tested using Chi-square test, an exact probability test and unpaired t-test. Results: A total of 1,242 valid responses (age 18 years and above) were collected. Among those participants, only 18.4% (n=229) reported fasting Monday and Thursday every week. The BMI of those who used to fast two days/week was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than those who did not fast. The desire to lose weight (47.59%), followed by religious views (44.54%) were the main reasons for fasting. A significant difference (p < 0.05) in PA was observed between the two groups, but overall, the participants were involved in low PA only. No significant differences (p ≥ 0.05) in sleep pattern, such as sleepiness during the day, and sleep duration were observed between the two groups. However, significant differences in the time required to sleep and waking up during sleep were found between the two groups. Conclusion: This study indicated that fasting two days/week does not affect BMI when meal timings are restrained to early evening and pre-dawn periods, with adequate night sleep. It may be an appropriate beginning point to further develop strategies to sustain any beneficial effects of the voluntary IF on obesity.

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