scholarly journals Barriers to physical activity in women with and without breast cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. e020022
Author(s):  
Maria Laura Brizio Gomes ◽  
Stephanie Santana Pinto ◽  
Marlos Rodrigues Domingues
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Behavioral Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Barriers ◽  
One Year ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction: Regular physical activity (PA) is important for the entire population, equally for healthy people and survivors of breast cancer. Despite the benefits of PA, there are women who do not attain the recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO). Objective: To describe and compare the barriers to PA in women with and without breast cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed. The consisted of 230 women with primary breast cancer diagnosed up to one year and 231 women without breast cancer. Both groups were matched by age (±5 years). The participants answered a questionnaire with questions about barriers to PA and sociodemographic, anthropometric and behavioral characteristics. Results: Women with breast cancer perceived more barriers to PA than those without diagnosis (59.4% versus 40.7%). The barriers most cited by women diagnosed with breast cancer were “feeling discomfort or pain” (59.6%) and “feeling tired” (56.1%). The barriers most mentioned by women without diagnosis were “lack of money” (21.6%) and “lack of company” (19.1%). Conclusion: Women with breast cancer report more barriers than women without the disease. Therefore, it is suggested that they have a lower level of PA in leisure time. The perceived barriers to PA among women with and without breast cancer are similar, but they differ in the physical barriers.

scholarly journals Leisure-time Physical Activity of Polish White-collar Workers: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nawrocka ◽  
Arkadiusz Mynarski ◽  
Jarosław Cholewa ◽  
Wiesław Garbaciak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
White Collar ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
White Collar Workers ◽  
Health Organization

Objective/Background The aim of this study was to assess the leisure-time physical activity of Polish white-collar workers in relation to various health recommendations. Methods The study used a cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 482 white-collar workers from Poland. Researchers recorded the leisure-time physical activity logs for 7 consecutive days of the week. Physical activity level was interpreted in relation to the World Health Organization and the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations. Results Among the workers, 42% of women and 53% of men declared moderate physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week, but only 23% of women and 18% men undertook activity in at least 5 days. Conclusion The results of the physical activity identified were significantly different from the American College of Sports Medicine and World Health Organization recommendations. The lower percentage of workers who met American College of Sports Medicine recommendations was caused by insufficient frequency of physical efforts.

scholarly journals COVID-19 PANDEMIC UPDATES AND PERSPECTIVES. NEED FOR AN INTEGRATED AND EQUITABLE APPROACH.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grigoris Gerotziafas ◽  
Mariella Catalano ◽  
Ioannis Theodorou ◽  
Patrick van Dreden ◽  
Vincent Marechal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
World Health ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Pharmacological Interventions ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
Physical Barriers ◽  
Risk Of Disease ◽  
One Year ◽  
Health Organization

One year after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and despite the implementation of mandatory physical barriers and social distancing, humanity remains challenged by a long-lasting and devastating public health crisis. Non-pharmacological interventions (NPI) are efficient mitigation strategies. The success of these intense NPI is dependent on the approval and commitment of the population. The launch of a mass vaccination program in many countries in late December 2020 with mRNA vaccines, adenovirus-based vaccines, and inactivated virus vaccines has generated hope for the end of the pandemic. Current issues: The continuous appearance of new pathogenic viral strains and the ability of vaccines to prevent infection and transmission raise important concerns as we try to achieve community immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. The need of a second and even third generation of vaccines and the possibility of potentially harmful side-effects of the vaccines (i.e. venous thromboembolism ) have already been acknowledged. Perspectives: There is a critical and urgent need for a balanced and integrated strategy for the management of the COVID-19 outbreaks organized on three axes: (1) Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, (2) Detection and early diagnosis of patients at risk of disease worsening, and (3) Anticipation of medical care (PDA). Conclusion: The “PDA strategy” integrated into state policy for the support and expansion of health systems and introduction of digital organization (i.e. telemedicine, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology) is of major importance for the preservation of citizens’ health and life world-wide.

scholarly journals Food intolerances and associated symptoms in patients undergoing Fobi-Capella technique without gastric ring

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcella de Arruda MOREIRA ◽  
Patrícia Ramos Maciel ESPÍNOLA ◽  
Camila Wanderley de AZEVEDO ◽  
Cinthia Karla Rodrigues do Monte GUEDES
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Intolerance ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
One Year ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Nutritional Monitoring ◽  
Height Data

BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery is considered the only effective method to treat refractory obesity, and especially for those in which clinical treatment was not successful. However, the appearance of food intolerances and clinical manifestations are quite common. AIM: To identify food intolerances and associated them to symptoms in patients undergoing Fobi-Capella technique without gastric ring. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of adult patients who had more than one year after surgery. Demographic, anthropometric, weight and preoperative height data were investigated. Nutritional status was classified according to the criteria established by the World Health Organization. It was considered food intolerance the presence of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloating after eating a particular food. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 61 patients who attended the nutritional consultation of which 26 (42.6%) had food intolerance, mostly related to red meat (n=12; 34.3%) during the first six months of operation; there was a significant difference between the periods between 0 and 6 months, and 7 to 12 (p=0.02). Among the symptoms reported by patients, nausea was the most recurrent until the 6th month, but without significant differences between the two periods (p=0.06). CONCLUSION: The Fobi-Capella procedure without gastric ring promoted high frequency of intolerance to meat in general, especially for the red, chicken and fish, on this sequence; nausea was the most frequent symptom. These data suggest the need for adequate nutritional monitoring throughout the postoperative period.

scholarly journals Leisure-Time Physical Activity Participation Trends 2014–2018: A Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Biernat ◽  
Monika Piątkowska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective, the aim is an analysis of sociodemographic factors that had an essential relation with undertaking leisure-time physical activity—LTPA (with particular emphasis on World Health Organization (WHO) health recommendations) by adult Poles from a time-trend perspective. Methods, the paper is based on data retrieved from five large-scale surveys carried out on the representative samples of Poles aged 15–69 in 2014–2018 (n = 7347). In each wave, the Polish long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used. Results, the participation of Poles in LTPA constantly increases (p < 0.001) and the percentage of people meeting the dose of PA required for health recommendations is growing (on average, met by 43.9% of Polish men and 43.5% of women), which indicates a trend of behaviour of citizens of this country. The probability of realisation of WHO norms was determined by sex, age, place of residence and occupational status. Conclusion: it seems reasonable to develop Polish recommendations and guidelines for specific groups, including females and males, those who live in the villages and in the towns, different age groups: children/adolescents, adults (aged 50 to 59—most vulnerable to physical inactivity), the elderly, and various professional groups (especially farmers and physical workers).

scholarly journals Prevalence of Sudden and Unexpected Natural Death due to Diseases of Central Nervous System

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Archana Chaudhary ◽  
Tulsi Kadel ◽  
Harihar Wasti ◽  
Pramod Kumar Shreshta
Keyword(s):  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Sudden Death ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Alcohol And Drug Abuse ◽  
One Year ◽  
Health Organization

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined sudden unexpected death as a death, non-violent and not otherwise explained, occurring within 24 hours from the onset of symptoms. This study was performed with the objective to evaluate the different neurological causes of sudden and unexpected death. Methods and materials: this is a cross-sectional analytical study with non-probability consecutive sampling technique over the period of one year. Data were collected, and analyzed using SPSS 20. Data were presented in percentages, and stratifications were used to control the modifiers. Results: There were total 110 autopsies done during the period of one year for sudden and unexpected deaths, among which 19 (17.3%) were deaths due to neurological causes, where 17(89.5%) were males and 2(10.5%) were females. There were 68.43% deaths seen during cold weather. Smoking, alcohol and drug abuse all seems to have higher prevalence among the sudden death due to neurological cause. Most common causes were subarachnoid hemorrhage (58%) followed by ganglionic bleed (26%). Conclusion: Common cause of sudden death due to neurological disease in our study seem to be due to intracerebral hemorrhage where subarachnoid hemorrhage was more common. The deaths were more common during the cold weather and most of them stopped their heart at emergency department during resuscitation.

scholarly journals Daily physical activity of Brazilian carriers of arterial hypertension: a transversal analysis

2017 ◽  
pp. 82-87
Author(s):  
Dartel Ferrari de Lima ◽  
Lohran Anguera Lima ◽  
Olinda do Carmo Luiz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Weekly Frequency

Objective: To describe the profile of the practice of physical activity in the daily life of Brazilian adults with arterial hypertension and to analyze whether the practice performed complies with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.Methods: Cross-sectional data were obtained from the Surveillance System of Risk Factors and Protection for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases of 2014, involving 40,853 adults aged 18 years and over in all Brazilian capitals, interviewed by telephone survey.Results: Walking, soccer and water aerobics were the main modalities of exercise and sport practiced. The weekly volume of effort led 35% of practitioners to reach the recommended goal of the World Health Organization. The low weekly frequency of activities stood out among hypertensives who did not reach the goal.Conclusion: Health services should clarify the need for regularity of physical activity for hypertensive individuals to benefit substantially.

scholarly journals Status of the WHO recommended timing and frequency of antenatal care visits in Northern Bangladesh

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241185
Author(s):  
Bidhan Krishna Sarker ◽  
Musfikur Rahman ◽  
Tanjina Rahman ◽  
Tawhidur Rahman ◽  
Jubaida Jahan Khalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
High Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residential Status ◽  
One Year ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Trained Provider

Objective There is dearth of information on the timeliness of antenatal care (ANC) uptake. This study aimed to determine the timely ANC uptake by a medically trained provider (MTP) as per the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and the country guideline. Methods Cross-sectional survey was done with 2,731 women having livebirth outcome in last one year in Dinajpur, Nilphamari and Rajshahi districts, Bangladesh from August-November,2016. Results About 82%(2,232) women received at least one ANC from a MTP. Overall, 78%(2,142) women received 4 or more ANCs by any provider and 43%(1168) from a MTP. Only 14%(378) women received their first ANC at the 1st trimester by a MTP. As per 4 schedule visits by the WHO FANC model and the country guideline 8%(203) and 20%(543) women respectively received the first 2 timely ANC by a MTP; where only 1%(32) and 3%(72) received the first 3 visits timely and 0.6%(17) and 1%(29) received all the four timely visits. Factors significantly associated with the first two timely visits are: 10 or above years of schooling of women [adj. OR 2.13 (CI: 1.05, 4.30)] and their husbands [adj. OR 2.40 (CI: 1.31, 4.38)], women’s employment [adj. OR 2.32 (CI: 1.43, 3.76)], urban residential status [adj. OR 3.49 (CI: 2.46, 4.95)] and exposure to mass media [adj. OR 1.58 (CI: 1.07, 2.34)] at 95% confidence interval. According to the 2016 WHO ANC model, only 1.5%(40) women could comply with the first two ANC contacts timely by a MTP and no one could comply with all the timely 8 contacts. Conclusion Despite high coverage of ANC utilization, timely ANC visit is low as per both the WHO recommendations and the country guideline. For better understanding, further studies on the timeliness of ANC coverage are required to design feasible intervention for improving maternal and child health.

Physical inactivity and headache disorders: Cross-sectional analysis in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)

Cephalalgia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 033310242110292
Author(s):  
Arão Belitardo de Oliveira ◽  
Juliane Prieto Peres Mercante ◽  
Mario Fernando Prieto Peres ◽  
Maria Del Carmen B Molina ◽  
Paulo A Lotufo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
Commuting Time ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Physical Activity Domain

Background Physical inactivity has been linked to headache disorders but estimates based on the current World Health Organization physical activity guidelines are unknown. Objective To test the associations between headache disorders and physical inactivity in the ELSA-Brasil cohort. Methods In a cross-sectional analysis, linear (continuous variables) and logistic regression models (categorical variables) tested the associations of physical activity levels in the leisure time, commuting time, and combined leisure time physical activity + commuting time physical activity domains with headache disorders, adjusted for the effects of sociodemographic data, cardiovascular risk variables, psychiatric disorders, and migraine prophylaxis medication. Results Of 15,105 participants, 14,847 (54.4% women) provided data on physical activity levels and headache. Higher physical activity levels (continuous values) in the leisure time physical activity domain associated with lower migraine and tension-type headache occurrence and lower headache attack frequency, while in the commuting time physical activity domain it associated with more frequent headache attacks. Compared to people who met World Health Organization physical activity levels in the leisure time physical activity or combining leisure time physical activity + commuting time physical activity domains (i.e. ≥150 min.wk−1 of moderate and/or ≥75 min.wk−1 of vigorous physical activity), physical inactivity associated with higher migraine occurrence, while somewhat active (i.e. not meeting World Health Organization recommendations) associated with higher migraine and tension-type headache occurrence. Physical inactivity in the commuting time physical activity domain associated with higher tension-type headache in men and lower migraine in women. Physical inactivity within vigorous leisure time physical activity intensity, but not moderate leisure time physical activity, associated with higher migraine, mostly in women. Finally, physical inactivity associated with higher headache attack frequency regardless headache subtype. Conclusion Physical inactivity and unmet World Health Organization physical activity levels associate with primary headaches, with heterogeneous associations regarding headache subtype, sex, physical activity domain/intensity, and headache frequency in the ELSA-Brasil study.

scholarly journals Physical activities practicing among scholar professors: focus on their quality of life

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Dias ◽  
Matheus Dusmann Junior ◽  
Maria Antônia Ramos Costa ◽  
Verônica Francisqueti ◽  
Ieda Harumi Higarashi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Objective: To investigate the practice of physical activity among scholar professors focusing on their quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 121 professors at one of the campuses of a state university in the State of Paraná, using a questionnaire created by Baecke and adapted for the study. Results: The analyzed group presented a level of inadequate physical activity of 54.4%, with mean body mass of 26.20, considered overweight. Conclusion: The study indicated that professors do not practice physical activity at the level recommended by the World Health Organization; therefore, they are, for the most part, sedentary and have complaints of anxiety. It is advisable to carry out actions aimed at the health of the professors, directed to the modification in the lifestyle, with regular practice of physical activities and balanced diet, for the improvement of the quality of life.

Physical Activity Levels Among Adults in Uganda: Findings From a Countrywide Cross-Sectional Survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 938-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Guwatudde ◽  
Barbara E. Kirunda ◽  
Ronald Wesonga ◽  
Gerald Mutungi ◽  
Richard Kajjura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Health Organization

Background:Being physically active is associated with lower risk of many noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). We analyzed physical activity (PA) data collected as part of Uganda’s countrywide NCD risk factor survey conducted in 2014, to describe PA levels in Uganda.Methods:PA data were collected on the domains of work, travel and leisure. We calculated the percentage of participants meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) PA recommendations, and the types of intense-specific duration of PA. Prevalence ratios (PR) were used to identify factors associated with meeting WHO PA recommendations.Results:Of the 3987 participants, 3758 (94.3%) met the WHO PA recommendations. Work-related PA of moderate intensity, and travel-related PA contributed most to participants’ overall weekly duration of PA, each contributing 49.6% and 25.2% respectively. The median weekly duration of all moderate-intensity PA was 1470 minutes (interquartile range [IQR] = 540 to 2460). Weekly duration of all vigorous-intensity PA was low with a median of 0 minutes (IQR = 0 to 1080). The median daily sedentary time was 120 minutes (IQR = 60 to 240). Factors significantly associated with meeting WHO PA recommendations were body mass index and level of education.Conclusions:PA levels in Uganda are high, mostly achieved through travel and work-related activities of moderate intensity.

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