scholarly journals The Relationships between Body Mass Index, Nutrition Knowledge and the Health Promotion Behavior of Nursing Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-93
Author(s):  
Su Ol Kim
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Health Promotion Behavior

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 How Relevant Is the Place Where First-Year College Students Live in Relation to the Increase in Body Mass Index?

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1638
Author(s):  
Antonio Viñuela ◽  
Juan José Criado-Álvarez ◽  
Javier Aceituno-Gómez ◽  
Carlos Durantez-Fernández ◽  
José Luis Martín-Conty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Body ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

(1) Objective: This study analyzes the evolution of the body mass index (BMI) throughout the academic year associated with changes in the lifestyle associated with the place where students live during the course, lifestyle design, and health strategies for the university community. (2) Methods: A total of 93 first-year nursing students participated in this study. Data were collected throughout the course by administering self-reported questionnaires about eating habits and lifestyles, weight, and height to calculate their BMI and place of residence throughout the course. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis (Mann–Whitney, chi-square, Student’s t-test, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests). (3) Results: We found that the mean BMI increases significantly throughout the course among all students regardless of sex, age, eating habits, or where they live during the course. At the beginning of the course, the mean BMI was 22.10 ± 3.64. The mean difference between the beginning of the course and the middle has a value of p-value < 0.015 and between the middle of the course and the end a p-value < 0.009. The group that increased the most is found among students who continue to live in the family nucleus rather than those who live alone or in residence. Students significantly changed their eating and health habits, especially those who live alone or in residence. (4) Conclusions: There is an increase in BMI among students. It is necessary to carry out seminars or talks that can help students understand the importance of good eating practices and healthy habits to maintain their weight and, therefore, their health, in the short, medium, and long term and acquire a good quality of life.

scholarly journals Effects of Playing a Serious Computer Game on Body Mass Index and Nutrition Knowledge in Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariya Shiyko ◽  
Sean Hallinan ◽  
Magy Seif El-Nasr ◽  
Shree Subramanian ◽  
Carmen Castaneda-Sceppa
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Computer Game ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF OBESITY AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SRM COLLEGE OF NURSING, SRM UNIVERSITY,KATTANKULATHUR, KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT.

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hema Malini ◽  
Divya G ◽  
Angelin Dhanalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
World Health ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of obesity among the nursing students.Methods: The research approach was quantitative and the research design adopted was cross-sectional research design. The researcher used non- probability purposive sampling technique, and 80 students were selected for the study. World Health Organization body mass index scale was used to assess the prevalence of obesity.Results: Among 80 samples taken for the study 24 (30%) students are in the stage of underweight; 43 (53.8%) students are in normal weight; and 13 (16.2%) are in the stage of pre-obesity.Conclusion: The study findings revealed that 16.2% of the students are in pre-obese stage; hence, awareness regarding complications of obesity may prevent obesity among the nursing students.Keywords: Obesity, Body mass index, Complications, Underweight, Students.

scholarly journals A CORRELATIONAL STUDY ON BLOOD PRESSURE, STRESS AND BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) AMONG BSC NURSING STUDENTS IN A SELECTED COLLEGE OF NURSING UDUPI DISTRICT

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 003-007
Author(s):  
Sheen Helen ◽  
Tessy Treesa Jose ◽  
Asha K Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adjustment Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Pressure Stress

AbstractIncreasing trend of hypertension and overweight have become a global health problem among youngsters. Over weight is strongly related to high blood pressure and the consequences of the increasing prevalence of overweight will be enormous in the future. Students in nursing profession are adolescents and they may have adjustment problems with new surroundings such as hostel, hospital and new curriculum. The stress experienced may predispose them to have increased blood pressure. A Cross sectional, correlational survey was conductedon blood pressure, stress and body mass index (BMI) among 200 BSc. Nursing Students in a selected college of nursing in Udupi District. The objectives of the study were to determine the blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI) and stress level of BSc nursing students, to compare the BP, BMI and stress of various batches of BSc nursing students and to determine the relationship among Blood pressure, BMI and stress. It is observed that 45% of the subjects were in pre hypertensive stage, and 3% in hypertension stage. Majority of the subjects had normal BMI. Moderate stress was experienced by 95.5% of the subjects. Study found a weak but positive correlation between BMI and BP and negative correlation with stress. A significant difference was found in mean stress score among four batches of students. There was no significant difference in BMI and BP of four batches of students. As nursing students experience stress, adequate support structures for clinical areas, preceptorshipprogrammes and the availability of student counselling services may be helpful to cope with the stress experienced.

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