scholarly journals Chi Square Test Correlation of Physical Activity of Obese Children of Three Libyan Cities

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
Fawzi Elabani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Pediatric Hospital ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Test Correlation

Background-The highest prevalence of childhood obesity have been observed in developed countries, however its prevalence is increasing in developing countries as well.Objectives-To evaluate demographic variation in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 1361 children and adolescents of three Libyan cities Tripoli, Zawia, and Geryan (Tripoli- girls; n =369, boys; n = 290, Zawia- girls; n =250, boys; n = 89, and Geryan- girls; n =230, boys; n = 133) aged 3-19 years. Methods-The study was carried out at Central Tripoli Pediatric Hospital during a year 2016/17.The researcher took the anthropometric measurements inside the nurse's room of the out-patient department (OPD), and gave a questionnaire to children to be answered by one of the child's parents. The questionnaire included questions related to the socioeconomic status, life style (physical activity and eating habits) and family history of overweight and obesity.In this paper a Chi square test of independence is used to measures whether there is a relationship between gender and physical activity.The results shows that there is a significant relationship between the physical activity and the gender for all three cities.    

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among children from primary schools in urban areas of Lomé, Togo

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1048-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herbert Sagbo ◽  
Didier Koumavi Ekouevi ◽  
Dorland Tafitarilova Ranjandriarison ◽  
Serge Niangoran ◽  
Tchaa Abalo Bakai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Factors Associated

AbstractObjectiveOverweight and obesity in childhood are serious public health issues, both in developing and developed countries. The present study aimed to ascertain overweight and obesity prevalence rates among Togolese schoolchildren in Lomé, Togo, and their correlation with physical activity, socio-economic conditions and eating habits.DesignCross-sectional survey conducted in December 2015. Overweight and obesity were defined using age- and sex-specific BMI cut-off points of the International Obesity Task Force. Physical activity, socio-economic conditions and eating habits were assessed with a standardized questionnaire. Specially trained medical students interviewed children and collected the data. After bivariate regression analyses, factors associated with overweight/obesity were identified by multivariate logistic regression. Statistical significance was two-sided P<0·05.SettingLomé, Togo.SubjectsRepresentative sample of 634 children (288 boys, 346 girls), aged 8–17 years, who were studying in primary schools.ResultsOverweight and obesity respectively affected 5·2 and 1·9 % of children surveyed. Watching television (>4 h) on weekends (OR; 95 % CI: 3·8; 1·2, 12·0, P=0·02) and medium dietary diversity score (3·0; 1·1, 8·1, P=0·03) were independently associated with overweight/obesity in a multivariate regression model. Eating breakfast in the school cafeteria (0·2; 0·1, 0·8, P=0·03) and eating fruits (0·4; 0·1, 0·9, P=0·03) significantly reduced the risk of overweight/obesity.ConclusionsOverweight and obesity prevalence were linked with sedentary behaviour and non-optimal food diversity. Promoting physical activity and fruit consumption should be explored as interventions to reduce and prevent overweight and obesity in Lomé schoolchildren. In addition, preventive approaches in the social environment of children should be considered.

scholarly journals Key Predictors of Overweight and Obesity in Adult Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
M. Popovicova ◽  
M. Belovicova ◽  
P. Snopek ◽  
J. Babecka
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Introduction: According to experts, overweight and obesity, are the most dangerous civilization diseases of today. World- wide, over 312 million people are obese and another 1.3 billion suffer from obesity. Increased weight is a significant health risk and it means a decrease in quality of life and, especially in life expectancy. Because of this, in our research, weaddressthe problem of current society which is overweight and obesity. Methods:To verify hypotheses, we used chi-square test of inde- pendence. It is a universal statistical test with wide use. It is most often used to verify the relation between nominal type variables. Results:By analyzing the results, we have found that over- weight or obesity of the parents, respondents’ satisfaction, eating habits and gender are related to overweight and obesity of the respondents. However, we have not found a relation between the physical activity of the respondents and their overweight or obesity. In case our respondents do not exercise and have bad eating habits, their body weight would be likely to increase. Conclusion:To prevent the development of overweight and obesity and its complications that have a negative impact on our health, it is necessary to make a targeted and effective in- tervention that is aimed at a healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Faktor Resiko Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Kanker Payudara Di Ruang Edelweis RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin

2019 ◽  
pp. 99-110
Author(s):  
Ika Avrilina Haryono ◽  
Adriana Palimbo ◽  
Difa Okti Al Kautsar
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptive ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang : Kanker payudara merupakan salah satu penyebab kematian utama pada wanita di dunia. Sejauh ini, kanker payudara paling sering diderita oleh wanita dengan perkiraan 43,3% juta kasus kanker baru yang didiagnosis pada tahun 2012. Angka kejadian kanker payudara bervariasi secara global dimana terjadi peningkatan insiden di negara berkembang tetapi cenderung menurun dinegara maju, dengan kasus pada negara berkembang (883.000 kasus) negara maju (794.000 kasus). Tujuan: Menganalisis faktor resiko yang berhubungan dengan kejadian kanker payudara meliputi faktor umur, umur pertama menstruasi, menopause, umur pertama kali menikah, riwayat penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal, riwayat pemberian ASI, da riwayat kanker payudara pada keluarga.Metode: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 760 orang dengan sampel 88 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data primer, teknik analisa data yang digunakan adalah uji chi square dan uji regresi berganda.Hasil: Hasil Uji Chi Square menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan signifikan antara umur (p=0.000) dan penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal (p=0.002) dengan hasil uji regresi berganda (p-value0.05) menunjukan bahwa tidak ada pengaruh faktor risiko terhadap kejadian kanker payudara.Simpulan: Ada hubungan antara umur dan riwayat penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal dengan kejadian kanker payudara. Tidak ada pengaruh faktor resiko terhadap kejadian kanker payudara. Kata Kunci: kanker payudara, riwayat penggunaan kontrasepsi hormonal, umur Risk Factors Related to Breast Cancer IncidenceIn the Edelweis Room of Ulin Hospital Banjarmasin AbstractBackground: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women in the world. So far, breast cancer most often affects women with an estimated 43.3% of new cancer cases diagnosed in 2012. The incidence of breast cancer varies globally where there is an increase in incidents in developing countries but tends to decrease in developed countries, with cases in the country developing (883,000 cases) developed countries (794,000 cases).Objective: Analyzing risk factors associated with breast cancer events include age, age at first menstruation, menopause, age at first marriage, history of use of hormonal contraception, history of breastfeeding, and history of breast cancer in the family.Method: This study is a quantitative study using analytical survey method with cross sectional design. The population in this study amounted to 760 people with a sample of 88 people. Primary data collection techniques, data analysis techniques used are chi square test and multiple regression test.Results: Chi Square test results showed that there was a significant relationship between age (p = 0,000) and hormonal contraceptive use (p = 0.002) with the results of multiple regression tests (p-value 0.05) indicating that there was no effect of risk factors on breast cancer incidence.Conclusion: There is a relationship between age and history of hormonal contraceptive use with the incidence of breast cancer. There is no effect of risk factors on the incidence of breast cancer. Keywords: breast cancer, history of hormonal contraceptive use, age

scholarly journals Selected lifestyle elements in adolescents attending high schools

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-156
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
P Value ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Individual Choices ◽  
Health Objective

Background. Lifestyle encompasses, among other things, eating habits, physical activity, and the use of stimulants. Individual choices in this area have a direct impact on human health. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the lifestyle in adolescents and to verify whether there is a relationship between selected lifestyle elements and gender. Materials and methods. A total of 304 students (160 women and 144 men) were included in the study. The study used an original questionnaire. Chi-square test was used to assess the correlations between gender and eating habits, physical activity and the use of stimulants among adolescents. A p-value Results. The students surveyed usually have 4-5 meals daily at 3-4-hour intervals (50.33% and 53.8%, respectively). They consume confectionery up to several times a week (35.2%), as declared by more women than men (41.9% of women and 27.8% of men). Adolescents usually practise physical exercise several times a week (36.51%), as reported by 29.38% of women and 44.44% of men. Occasional alcohol consumption was reported by 44.38% of women and 42.4% of men. A total of 61.92% of respondents were non-smokers, as declared by more women than men. Conclusions. The majority of adolescents lead an unhealthy lifestyle in terms of eating habits, alcohol consumption and smoking. Positive behaviours were observed for physical activity. Some lifestyle elements were correlated with gender. Women devote less time to physical activity compared to men. Men have a higher tendency to consume carbonated beverages and higher amounts of alcohol than women. The obtained research results indicate the need for health education.

scholarly journals Analysis of Differences in Individual Characteristics, Lifestyle, Nutritional Status and Dieting Patterns in Pregnant Women with Preeclampsian History

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-94
Author(s):  
Asti Melani Astari ◽  
◽  
Nurul Evi ◽  
Muladefi Choiriyah ◽  
Puji Ariyani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Preeclampsia is a multisystem complication that occurs after 20 weeks of gestation. In recent years there has been no significant decrease in the incidence of preeclampsia, even in developed countries it is still the main cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. This study aims to analyze differences in individual characteristics, lifestyle (physical activity), nutritional status and diet in pregnant women with a history of preeclampsia. This research design is descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. Samples were obtained from 55 pregnant women with consecutive sampling who met the inclusion criteria. Data analysis used chi-square test and spearman correlation test. The results showed a relationship between physical activity with systolic blood pressure (p value 0.001, r = 0.449) and diastolic (p value 0.43, r = 0.273), there was also a relationship between diet and risk factors for preeclampsia through blood pressure measurements as evidenced by increase in blood pressure (p value 0.000) in pregnant women in the working area of Puskesmas Kedungkandang Malang. The results of this study are expected to be used as a reference in intervening pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia, so that the disease does not develop more severely so that it does not endanger the lives of the mother and the fetus she is carrying

scholarly journals Risk Factor Related to Mortality of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Alviano Satria Wibawa ◽  
Hermina Novida ◽  
Muhammad Faizi ◽  
Deasy Ardiany
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
High Blood Glucose ◽  
Electrolyte Disturbances ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes mellitus which has a high risk of mortality. Mortality in DKA patients in developed countries is less than 5%, some other sources mention 5-10%, 2-10%, or 9-10%. Mortality events at clinics with simple facilities and elderly patients can reach 25-50%. The mortality rate of DKA patients is generally higher in infection conditions, especially in developing countries and in septic patients. Several factors such as age, sex, and high blood glucose can increase mortality risk of DKA patients. Other risk factors such as history of discontinued insulin therapy, impaired bicarbonate levels, pH, and increased leukocytes of DKA patients due to infection, abnormal albumin levels, electrolyte disturbances, and Serum Creatinine (SK) were thought to affect mortality of DKA patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors associated with mortality of DKA patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya. Methods: The method used in this study was observational analytic involving 63 adult patients diagnosed with DKA with analysis using Chi-Square test. Results: From 63 patients included in this study, 37 patients diagnosed with DKA died and 26 patients lived. In a multivariate analysis, DKA severity with p = 0.001 (p < 0.005) was identified as having a relationship with mortality of DKA patients Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya. Conclusion: Severity is the only risk factor associated with mortality of DKA patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya.

scholarly journals Incidence of overweight/obesity in preschool children during a two-year follow-up

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Franz Broering de Menezes ◽  
Janaina das Neves ◽  
Priscila Schramm Gonsalez ◽  
Francisco de Assis Guedes de Vasconcelos
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Incidence Density ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Crude Rate ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Rate Ratios

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence of overweight/obesity and associated factors in children aged six years or less during a two-year follow-up. METHODS: This longitudinal cohort study followed 242 preschoolers from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, from 2008 to 2010. The outcome was overweight/obesity (Z-score >+2) measured by accumulated incidence. The Chi-square test measured the differences between the study factors. The association between overweight/obesity and associated factors was analyzed by adjusted and crude rate ratios. RESULTS: Nine (4.00%) of the 222 non-overweight/obese children in 2008 were overweight/obese in 2010, indicating an accumulated incidence of overweight/obesity of 4.05% (1.4-6.7). The study accumulated incidence of overweight/obesity was 20.25/year/1000, similar to the incidence density of 20.65/year/1000. CONCLUSION: After adjustment, none of the study factors were associated with overweight/obesity. However, the lack of studies that investigate the incidence of overweight and obesity in preschoolers calls for longitudinal studies with larger samples that analyze not only the incidence of overweight/obesity but also other factors, such as the influence of parents' nutritional status on their offspring's nutritional status.

Sexual Health, Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Body Weight, Physical Activity and Mental State: Factors Correlated to Each Other

2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier A. Della Camera ◽  
Simone Morselli ◽  
Gianmartin Cito ◽  
Giovanni Tasso ◽  
Andrea Cocci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Induratio Penis Plastica ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Introduction Mediterranean diet has shown a protective role against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer onset, microvascular damage and dementia in many trials. Our purpose is the assessment of a correlation between physical activity, Mediterranean diet, body mass index (BMI), depression and erection disorder (ED). Methods After having signed disclaimer to the study participation, we administered the IIEF 15 questionnaire (International Index of Erectil Function), the Hamilton questionnaire for major depression, the Med-Diet Questionnaire, the Ipaq Questionnaire (International Index of Physical Activity) to 245 patients and calculated the BMI. Only 141 were eligible. We excluded patients with a history of smoking, with obesity from the second grade to rise, anorexia, hyperlipidemia, Induratio Penis Plastica, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurological disease, hypogonadism, prostatitis, diabetes, hypertension, psychiatric diseases and the history of radical prostatectomy and finally age >72 and <50 years or who were taking cholesterol-lowering medication. Patients were divided into two groups: 65 patients without ED and 76 patients with ED. Results We found a statistically difference in BMI between the groups. Adherence to Med-Diet showed a significant difference between the two groups at Student t-test and the Chi-square test. The Ipaq test and Hamilton test did not show statistical differences between the two groups neither for Student t-test nor for Chi-square test, but high levels seem to be protective factors. Conclusions Body weight and a healthy diet are protective factors against the ED, more than a sufficient physical activity. Depression has shown only a worsening tendency of the erection.

scholarly journals Preffered Methods of Treating Obesity in Late Adulthood and Senior Age

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
J. Babecka ◽  
M. Popovicova ◽  
M. Belovicova ◽  
P. Snopek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Obesity Therapy ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Preferred Solutions

Objective: To identify preferred solutions – therapy - for over- weight and obesity in older adults and seniors Participants: Atotal of 110 respondents were contacted, out of which 14 refused to cooperate or filled in the questionnaire incor- rectly. The return of questionnaires was 96, i.e. 100%. The group of respondents consisted of individuals of both sexes, aged 50 and over, living in anatural social environment or in one of the se- lected institutions. Due to the fact that - in our opinion - arela- tively large amount of attention is paid to the senior age group while the group of people in the age range of 50-64 is forgotten, we have not chosen the senior age respondents exclusively. Methods: The data obtained by the processing of the question- naires were analytically evaluated. For statistical processing apro- gram StatisticaCz version 9 was chosen, adescriptive analysis of the data was performed, followed by analysis by comparing av- erages and particular tests of statistical significance (Chi-square test, Kruskal Wallis, KendalovoTau). Results: An adjustment of the diet as apart of the solution of the overweight and obesity therapy would be chosen by the most re- spondents, 75 (46.5%) of them. 44 (27.0%) respondents would choose sport or other physical activity. 11 (6.7%) respondents would deal with overweight and obesity pharmacologically - with the help of medications, and only 25 (15.3%) respondents would choose surgery as away of dealing with overweight and obesity. On the contrary, only 8 (4.9%) respondents were not interested in dealing with the weight gain. 24 (25.0%) respondents would choose the surgical way of solving obesity. Ananswer“possibly yes”was chosen by13 (13.5%) respondents. 21 (21.9%) individu- als inclined to the “rather not” variant. 33 (34.4%) respondents chose the “certainly not”answer. An answer“I don't know” was chosen by 5 (5.2%) respondents. Conclusion:Obesity is aglobal social problem which is not to be solved just in healthcare and it is certainly not an issue of an individual.

scholarly journals The impact of the educational level of the family on the lifestyle of children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 155-163
Author(s):  
Nazim Myrtaj ◽  
Mimoza Moza Shkodra ◽  
Eglantina Bilalli ◽  
Arben Maliqi ◽  
Blerim Sylejmani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

The lifestyle of children is most affected by the family, which is defined as a basic social community based on the common life of a close circle of blood relatives, usually parents and children, in which biological-reproductive, economic and education functions are combined. The purpose of the research is to confirm the impact of the educational level of parents on the lifestyle of their children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research included 110 students of both genders from SHMT “Mehmet Isai” and SHMAT “Arbëria” in Gjilan divided into two groups of 55 students, according to the educational level of their parents. The lifestyle survey included 8 questions on physical activity, daily cigarette consumption, alcohol, drug use, eating habits and sleep before and during COVID -19 pandemic. To verify the difference between the groups, the Chi-square test (χ² test) was applied. Survey analysis shows that children of parents with higher educational level have more knowledge about the role of physical activity and spend more time on physical activity, consume less cigarettes and alcohol and more regular eating and sleeping habits at the level p<0.00. We can conclude that the educational level of the parents has a significant impact on the motivation of children to engage in physical activity, reducing the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol, for sleep and regular nutrition. 

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