scholarly journals Hand Grip Strength and Its Sociodemographic and Health Correlates among Older Adult Men and Women (50 Years and Older) in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Hand Grip

Objective. There is lack of knowledge about the patterns and correlates of hand grip strength (HGS) of older adults in Indonesia. This study aims to assess sociodemographic and health determinants of HGS among older adult men and women in Indonesia. Methods. Participants were 7097 individuals of 50 years and older (mean age 61.2 years, SD=9.4) that participated in the cross-sectional Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS-5) in 2014-15. The assessment measures included a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and health variables and anthropometric and HGS measurements. Linear multivariable regression analysis was conducted to estimate the association of social and health variables and HGS. Results. The mean HGS was 28.2 kgs for men and 17.2 kgs for women. In adjusted linear regression analysis among both men and women, height, being overweight or obese, and having a good self-rated health status were positively associated with HGS, while age, having underweight, low cognitive functioning, and functional disability were negatively associated with HGS. In addition, among men, higher education and medium economic background were positive and having two or more chronic conditions, having severe depressive symptoms, and having moderate sleep impairment were negatively associated with HGS. Conclusion. The study contributed to a better understanding of patterns and correlates of HGS among older adults in Indonesia. Gender-specific and health related interventions may be needed so as to improve the physical functioning of the growing older populace in Indonesia.

The Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Functional Polymorphism and Hand Grip Strength Impact the Association between Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels and Cognition in Older Adults in the United States

2022 ◽  
pp. 109980042110651
Author(s):  
Tingting Liu ◽  
Hongjin Li ◽  
Yvette P. Conley ◽  
Brian A. Primack ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Mental Status ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Serum Bdnf

Introduction Aging is associated with subtle cognitive decline in attention, memory, executive function, processing speed, and reasoning. Although lower brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been linked to cognitive decline among older adults, it is not known if the association differs among individuals with various BDNF Val66Met (rs6265) genotypes. In addition, it is not clear whether these associations vary by hand grip strength or physical activity (PA). Methods A total of 2904 older adults were included in this study using data from the Health and Retirement Study. Associations between serum BDNF and measures of cognitive function were evaluated using multivariable linear regression models stratified by Met allele status. PA and hand grip strength were added to the model to evaluate whether including these variables altered associations between serum BDNF and cognition. Results Mean age was 71.4 years old, and mean body mass index was 28.3 kg/m2. Serum BDNF levels were positively associated with higher total cognitive score (beta = 0.34, p = .07), mental status (beta = 0.16, p = .07), and word recall (beta = 0.22, p =.04) among Met carriers, while serum BDNF levels were negatively associated with mental status (beta = −0.09, p = .07) among non-Met carriers. Furthermore, associations changed when hand grip strength was added to the model but not when PA was added to the model. Conclusions The BDNF Val66Met variant may moderate the association between serum BDNF levels and cognitive function in older adults. Furthermore, such associations differ according to hand grip strength but not PA.

scholarly journals Hand Grip Strength and Gender: Allometric Normalization in Older Adults and Implications for the NIOSH Lifting Equation

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trish Gail Sevene ◽  
Joseph Berning ◽  
Chad Harris ◽  
Mike Climstein ◽  
Kent Jason Adams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Niosh Lifting Equation

Association between Mediterranean diet and hand grip strength in older adult women

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 721-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Barrea ◽  
Giovanna Muscogiuri ◽  
Carolina Di Somma ◽  
Giovanni Tramontano ◽  
Vincenzo De Luca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Hand Grip

scholarly journals Hand-grip strength among older adults in Singapore: a comparison with international norms and associative factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Lin Ong ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Boon Yiang Chua ◽  
Yunjue Zhang ◽  
Esmond Seow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
International Norms ◽  
Hand Grip

Multiple regression analysis of factors influencing dominant hand grip strength in an adult Malaysian population

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. G. Hossain ◽  
R. Zyroul ◽  
B. P. Pereira ◽  
T. Kamarul
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Asian Ethnicity ◽  
Malaysian Population ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
The Mean

Grip strength is an important measure used to monitor the progression of a condition, and to evaluate outcomes of treatment. We assessed how various physical and social factors predict normal grip strength in an adult Malaysian population of mixed Asian ethnicity (254 men, 246 women). Grip strength was recorded using the Jamar dynamometer. The mean grip strength for the dominant hand was 29.8 kg for men and 17.6 kg for women. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that the dominant hand grip strength was positively associated with height and body mass index, and negatively associated with age for both sexes. Dominant hand grip strength was related to work status for men ( p < 0.05) but not for women. However, there was no difference in grip strength among ethnic groups.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Digit Ratio (2D:4D) With Cerebral Lateralization and Grip Strength in Elite Swimmers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Hakan Acar ◽  
Nebahat Eler
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Preference ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Dominant Hand ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Elite Swimmers ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Right And Left Hand

The index finger and the 4th finger ratio (2D:4D) is the indicator of the prenatal testosterone. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between 2D:4D, hand preference and hand grip strength in swimmers. A total of 80 elite swimmers, participated in the study. Height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), hand 2D:4D finger measurements and hand grip strength tests were performed for athletes. The hand preference was determined by the Oldfield questionnaire and it was evaluated according to the Geschwind score. The data were recorded in the SPSS 20 program and p<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. It was found that in both men and women, a negative correlation was found between right and left hand 2D:4D and both dominant (DHGS) and non-dominant hand grip strength (NDHGS) values. It was found that men had lower 2D:4D ratio than women. For both right and left handed, there was a statistically significant difference between the right and left hand 2D:4D ratios in both men and women (p<0.05) and the dominant hand (DH) 2D:4D ratios were found to be lower than non-dominant hand (NDH) 2D:4D ratios in both men and women (p<0.05)  It can be said that the 2D:4D ratios may be the effect of determining the hand preference, the grip strength and therefore the strength.

scholarly journals A single-arm feasibility study of community-delivered Baduanjin (Qigong practice of the eight Brocades) training for frail older adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Liu ◽  
Jean Wei Ting Seah ◽  
Benedict Wei Jun Pang ◽  
Mary Ann Tsao ◽  
Falong Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Knee Extension Strength ◽  
Hand Grip

Abstract Background: Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome, characterized by reduced physiologic reserve and increased vulnerability to stressors, due to cumulative decline in multiple physiological systems. We studied the feasibility of a community-delivered Baduanjin (BDJ) training program among pre-frail/frail community-dwelling older people. We examined 1) safety (adverse events), physical and psychological effects; and 2) feasibility of recruitment, retention, adherence; recruitment efforts and any program challenges, so as to inform future studies.Methods: Our study was a single arm pre-post study in a community setting. Sixteen week group BDJ training (2x/week in the first 4 weeks, and 3x/week thereafter) co-designed and implemented by community-based providers in Singapore. Recruitment, attendance and adverse events were recorded throughout the training. A participants’ survey was also administered after the training program. Effects of the intervention on physical and functional outcomes (hand grip strength, knee extension strength, Time Up and Go (TUG), Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA), 30-second Sit-to-Stand test, 6-meter fast gait speed test), frailty outcomes (frailty score and status), and other outcomes (Maastricht Questionnaire (MQ), Fall Efficacy Scale (FES), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and EQ-5D-5L) were examined before and after the program.Results: Of 31 older adults screened to be frail, 15 met inclusion criteria and 3 refused participation, resulting in 12 older adults (9 women) enrolled into the program. During the program, one participant was hospitalized (unrelated to BDJ training) and the other 11 (aged 77±6 years; 2 frail, 9 prefrail at baseline) completed the program with average overall attendance of 89%. Most (89%) of the 44 training sessions had attendance >80%. The program received positive feedback with no training-related adverse events. Participants either reversed (n=2) or maintained (n=9) their frailty statuses. There post-training outcomes in hand grip strength, knee extension strength, TUG , MQ , FES , MoCA , GDS and EQ-5D-5L index score appeared to be better. The reduction of frailty and PPA fall risk scores were of moderate-to-large effect size. Conclusions: Community-delivered BDJ training program was safe and feasible for prefrail/frail older adults with the potential to improve physical and cognitive function, reduce fall risk, improve psychological well-being, and reverse frailty status.

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