scholarly journals Weight stigma and acculturation in relation to hair cortisol among Asian Americans with overweight and obesity: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510291982927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Ke Wu ◽  
Diane C Berry ◽  
Todd A Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Asian Americans ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Level Of Acculturation ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Weight stigma is a pervasive problem for Americans, but little is known about its impact on the health of Asian Americans. Authors examined the relationship between weight stigma and cortisol and whether acculturation moderated this relationship. Asian Americans ( n = 166) with overweight or obesity completed questionnaires and provided a 50-mg hair sample to assay cortisol. Results revealed a negative correlation between weight stigma and cortisol. However, this was no longer significant after controlling of relevant covariates. The level of acculturation did not significantly moderate this relationship. The non-significant relationships among weight stigma, cortisol, and acculturation are discussed along with future directions.

scholarly journals Weight Stigmatization and Binge Eating in Asian Americans with Overweight and Obesity

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Ke Wu ◽  
Diane C. Berry ◽  
Todd A. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Binge Eating ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Weight Stigma ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Significant Independent Predictor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Acculturation

Weight stigma and binge eating have been found to be associated in Western populations; however, this relationship is understudied among Asian Americans. The aims of the study were to (1) investigate the prevalence of binge eating and its relationship with experienced weight stigma in higher-weight Asian Americans, and (2) examine whether the level of acculturation moderates this relationship. Data were collected from a cross-sectional study with 166 higher-weight Asian American adults living in North Carolina, United States. Demographic data, the frequency of experiencing weight stigma, the severity of binge eating, the levels of acculturation, the perceived racism against Asians, and perceived stress were assessed via self-reported questionnaires. The results indicated that experienced weight stigma was a significant independent predictor over and above the effects of other stressors, such as racism and general stress. The level of acculturation did not influence the relationship between the experienced weight stigma and binge eating after adjusting for relevant covariates. Our findings contribute to the limited literature examining weight stigma and binge eating among Asian American populations, highlighting that higher levels of experienced weight stigma are associated with a greater degree of binge eating.

scholarly journals Overweight and obesity in 16–18 years old teenagers in South Jakarta and the relationship with academic performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Marie Christabelle ◽  
Bernie Endyarni Medise
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

Objective: In different parts of the world, Indonesia included, overweight and obese people are seen to have worse performance compared to their healthy counterparts. Although there were research that had been done to observe the relationship between overweight, obesity, and academic performance, the results obtained were still divided into significantly and non-significantly related.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done to 373 students from two different schools in South Jakarta on December 2017–January 2018. Data was obtained by measuring height and weight of the participant to get his/her nutritional status and the average of participant’s odd semester Continual Assessment and Semestral Assessment of Academic Year 2017/2018 to see if the result was higher or equal to the passing grade.Results: Data analysis with chi square test shows that there was no significant relationship between overweight, obesity, and academic performance (p = 0.452 for Indonesian Language and p = 0.476 for Mathematics) although overweight and obese students tend to have better performance in some exam.Conclusion: The events that lead to overweight, obesity, and one’s academic performance are all multifactorial that the relationship between the two is difficult to be determined.

P0165HYPERTENSION IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE CHILDREN: IMPACT ASSESMENT OF ABPM PARAMETERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diletta Apuzzo ◽  
Luigi Annicchiarico Petruzzelli ◽  
Serena Ascione ◽  
Adele Corcione ◽  
Deianira Pedoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
White Coat Hypertension ◽  
Masked Hypertension ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background and Aims We describe the relationship between overweight and obesity and Hypertension on ABPM. Method We conducted a cross-sectional study using a database of patients aged 6-16 years, who had undergone 24h ABPM from December 2002 through December 2016. ABPM were performed using the validated device Spacelab 90217. Were evaluated the 24h MAP, daytime MAP, nocturnal MAP, systolic and diastolic load, MAP Systolic and Diastolic. Subjects were grouped by BMI Z-score into overweight (>1<2), obese (BMI Z-score >2<3) and severe obese (BMI Z-score >3). A total of 1016 patients were enrolled and recorded n.1210 ABPMs. Obese pts were 202 (19.8%); 126 M;76F;median age 10,2 y. Overweight childrens were 97 (11.9%);52 M;45F;median age 8,4y. Results Among overweight childrens (BMI Z-Score >1<2): 12 (12.3%) had hypertension, 22 (22.6%) pre-hypertension, 15 (15.4%) MH; non dipping pattern was recorded in 26 (52%). 48 were normotensive. Among obese childrens, 122 had hypertension (60.3%): 24 pts had Masked Hypertension (19.6%); 72 (59.0%) had severe ambulatory hypertension with BMI z-score >3 (mean 3.8) ,and in this category all pts were both systolic and diastolic non dipping. 32 (64%) obese with BMI z-score >2, <3 were non-dipping. Diastolic load was significantly higher (p>0,0001) in severe obese. 28 pts had ambulatory prehypertension (13.8%), 11 pts had White Coat Hypertension (4.9%).41 pts had normotension (20.2%). Conclusion The severity of ambulatory hypertension increased with increased BMI Z-score. The non-dipping status is associated, not only with higher BMI Z-score, but was present in overweight and obese with BMI z-score >2<3 also. ABPM is an effective tool that should become routine in all obese patient, but also in overweight childrens, which may lead to better treatments and prevention methods.

scholarly journals Overweight in dogs, but not in cats, is related to overweight in their owners

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke L Nijland ◽  
Frank Stam ◽  
Jacob C Seidell
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Ideal Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Veterinary Clinic ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Environmental Component ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractObjectiveTo quantify the environmental component of aetiology of overweight and obesity by examining the relationship between the degree of overweight in dogs and cats and the degree of overweight in their owners.DesignCross-sectional study. Main outcome measures of the owners were weight, height (stature) and BMI. Of the animals, weight and divergence from ideal weight were measured by a veterinarian.SettingThree veterinary clinics in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.SubjectsDogs and cats, together with their owners, who visited the veterinary clinic. Dogs and cats had to be older than 1 year, and their owners had to be at least 21 years old. After exclusion, there remained forty-seven pairs of dogs and their owners and thirty-six pairs of cats and their owners.ResultsWe found a significant relationship between the degree of overweight of dogs and the BMI of their owners (r = 0·31). Correction for length of ownership, gender and age of the animal, and gender, age, education level and activity score of the owner did not materially affect this relationship. However, after correction for the amount of time the dog was being walked each day, this relationship disappeared. No significant relationship was found between the degree of overweight of cats and the BMI of their owners.ConclusionsThe degree to which dogs are overweight is, in contrast to the degree to which cats are overweight, related to the BMI of their owners.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Status in Adolescents: A Study of Its Relationship with Overweight and Obesity and Influence on Social Network Configuration

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Arias ◽  
María Calvo ◽  
José Benítez-Andrades ◽  
María Álvarez ◽  
Beatriz Alonso-Cortés ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Network Formation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Structural Variables ◽  
The Relationship

Socioeconomic status (SES) influences all the determinants of health, conditioning health throughout life. The aim of the present study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic status and obesity in adolescence through an analysis of the patterns of contact between peers as a function of this parameter. A cross-sectional study was performed, analyzing a sample of 235 students aged 14 to 18 and 11 class networks. Social network analysis was used to analyze structural variables of centrality from a sociocentric perspective. We found that adolescents with a medium-low SES presented a two-fold higher probability of being overweight, but we did not detect any differences in the configuration of their social networks when compared with those of normal-weight adolescents. However, we did find significant differences in the formation of networks according to SES in the overall sample and disaggregated by gender, whereby adolescents with a high SES in general presented a higher capacity to form wider social networks. Elucidating the relationship between SES and overweight and its influence on social network formation can contribute to the design of preventative strategies against overweight and obesity in adolescents, since their social environment can provide them with several resources to combat excess weight.

Association Between Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference and Gerd-Q Scores: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
Aurel Feodora Tantoro ◽  
Alwi Shahab ◽  
Syarif Husin ◽  
Ratna Maila Dewi Anggraini ◽  
Liniyanti D. Oswari
Keyword(s):  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Gerd Symptoms

The prevalence of GERD has continued to increase in Asian countries in recent decades. The incidence of overweight and obesity continues to increase. Many studies have revealed that obesity in general or abdominal obesity causes a significant increase in the risk of GERD symptoms. The research objective was to determine the relationship between BMI and waist circumference with the incidence of GERD in the adult population of Palembang city.An analytic observational with a cross-sectional design. The population were all adults(≥20 years) of Palembang. The number of samples were 400 people. Data were taken from a self-completed questionnaire, distributed through various social media, then analyzed using logistic regression analysis.Among 400 subjects in the study, there were 81 subjects (20.3%) diagnosed with GERD, 43 subjects (10.8%) were overweight, 79 subjects (19.8%) were obese, and 160 subjects(40%) have had abdominal obesity. There was a significant relationship between obesity and diagnosis of GERD (p=0,001; OR =2,799; CI95% = 1,545-5,069). In contrast, there were no significant relationship between overweight and diagnosis of GERD. There were also no significant relationship between abdominal obesity and diagnosis of GERD. Obesity has a significant association with the diagnosis of GERD, but the absence of an association between overweight and diagnosis of GERD implies that increased BMI is not an independent risk factor in diagnosis of GERD.

scholarly journals How does grazing relate to body mass index, self-compassion, mindfulness and mindful eating in a student population?

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510291876270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michail Mantzios ◽  
Helen Egan ◽  
Henna Bahia ◽  
Misba Hussain ◽  
Rebecca Keyte
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Work ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mindful Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Current Weight

Contemporary research investigating obesity has focused on grazing (i.e. an uncontrolled and repetitive consumption of small amounts of food). Meanwhile, constructs such as mindfulness, mindful eating and self-compassion have received much attention in assisting individuals with eating behaviours and weight regulation. The association between those constructs and grazing, however, has not been explored. In a cross-sectional study, university students ( n = 261) were recruited to explore the relationship of mindfulness, mindful eating and self-compassion with current weight and grazing. Results indicated that all constructs were negatively related to grazing, but only mindful eating related negatively to current weight. In addition, mindful eating mediated the relationship between grazing and current weight. Possible explanations and future directions are discussed further with an emphasis on the need for more empirical work.

scholarly journals Determinants of Obesity among Rural Adults in South India – A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (45) ◽  
pp. 2621-2625
Author(s):  
Rajalakshmi M ◽  
Amol R. Dongre
Keyword(s):  
Significant Risk ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

BACKGROUND Obesity is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation and is one of the major health concerns affecting young children, adolescents, and adults, the world over. The main predisposing factors for many non-communicable diseases are overweight and obesity which has high mortality than underweight. Hence, we aimed to study the determinants of obesity. METHODS A cross-sectional study was undertaken among the representative sample of 590 adults in 50 villages of Villupuram district, Tamilnadu. Data was collected by house-to-house survey. Data collection was done using WHO Step questionnaire step-1 and step-2. Analysis was done using SPSS 24 software package. RESULTS The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 18.3 % and 33.6 % respectively. Female gender, less physical activity and less consumption of vegetables and fruits were identified as significant risk factors for obesity. CONCLUSIONS More than half (52 %) of adults have overweight or obesity, and some of the factors identified as determinants are preventable. Hence, primordial preventive measures should be applied for reducing BMI in early phase of life especially school going children. KEYWORDS Community, Determinants, Overweight, Obesity, Rural

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study of the Relationship Between Mental Health Problems and Overweight and Obesity in Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asborg Aanstad Bjertnaes ◽  
Ingrid Nesdal Fossum ◽  
Ingvild Oma ◽  
Kjersti Sletten Bakken ◽  
Tor Arne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Association between eating patterns and body mass index in a sample of children and adolescents in Northeastern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 2235-2245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadya Helena Alves dos Santos ◽  
Rosemeire Leovigildo Fiaccone ◽  
Maurício Lima Barreto ◽  
Luce Alves da Silva ◽  
Rita de Cássia Ribeiro Silva
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between eating patterns and body mass index (BMI) in children and adolescents. This is a cross-sectional study of 1,247 male and female students, aged between 6 and 12, from public elementary schools in São Francisco do Conde, Bahia State, Brasil. BMI was used to analyze the children’s nutritional status. Food consumption frequencies, in addition to demographic and socioeconomic information, were collected for each participant. Dietary patterns were identified through a factor analysis. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 17.3% (10.2% overweight and 7.1% obese). Two eating patterns, “obesogenic” and “prudent”, were identified. The former is characterized by sweets and sugars, typical Brazilian dishes, pastries, fast food, oils, milk, cereals, cakes, and sauces, and was positively associated with increased BMI (ßi = 0.244; p = 0.018). An “obesogenic” dietary pattern was associated with increased BMI.

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