scholarly journals Metabolic syndrome in children aged 6 to 12 years with obesity in public schools of seven municipalities in the State of Mexico

10.21149/8470 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (4, jul-ago) ◽  
pp. 395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abelardo Ávila-Curiel ◽  
Carlos Galindo-Gómez ◽  
Liliana Juárez-Martínez ◽  
Mario Luis Osorio-Victoria
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Student’S T

 Objective. To estimate the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MS), its components and its association with obesity and cardiovascular risk in school age children. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study of 1,017 children from 6 to 12 years of age. Anthropometric information, blood pressure, glucose, insulin, cholesterol, HDLc, LDLc and triglycerides were collected. The presence of MS and its components were determined by criteria of Cook et. al. (2003), modified for children and adolescents. In the analysis, the children were grouped by aged group of 6 to 9 and 10 to 12 years. The association between MS, obesity and cardiovascular risk was estimated using Student’s t-test and Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test and logistic regression. Results. The MS was present with 54.6% in obese children. Obesity was the characteristic of greater association to suffer from MS with an OR=8.62 p<0.001. Conclusions. MS is high among children with obesity, and is mostly associated with insulin resistance and atherogenic risk. 

scholarly journals Psoriasis and metabolic syndrome: hospital based cross sectional study of prevalence and correlation in a rural south Indian population

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Dhanalakshmi Kathirvel ◽  
Vaishnavi Dhandapani ◽  
Baskaran R. ◽  
Gladius Jennifer H.
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Chi Square Test

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects 1-3% of the population. Recent studies have reported that psoriasis is associated with metabolic disorders, including obesity, dyslipidaemia and diabetes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in psoriasis and to evaluate the association with severity and duration of psoriasis</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a hospital based cross sectional study that involved 60 patients with psoriasis evaluated for MS. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 16.0 software. Percentages, mean, standard deviation, correlation, chi-square test, t test were calculated at 5% level of significance.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 20% of patients had MS which is comparable to the normal population. 60% of the patients in our study are obese which is directly correlating with MS. There is significant increase in MS as age (p =0.01), duration of psoriasis (p =0.03), BMI (p =0.0001), waist circumference (p =0.0001) increases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> There is 20% association of psoriasis with MS. There is no gender predisposition and no association between the severity of psoriasis and metabolic syndrome. There is minimal relationship between the duration of psoriasis and metabolic syndrome. Obesity is the commonest factor related to psoriasis, diabetes and MS which should be taken care of by diet, exercise and lifestyle modification. </p>

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Effective Menstrual Practices and Management among Girls in Kibera Slum, Kenya

2020 ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
Maru Lorna Chemutai ◽  
Yeri Kombe ◽  
Kenneth Ngure
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Chi Square Test

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess menstrual hygiene practices and examine access to sanitary materials and facilities and how they influence effective menstrual practices and management among girls in Kibera slum Kenya. To achieve this cross-sectional study was conducted in mixed day secondary schools. Methodology: A cross – sectional study design was adopted. Simple random was used to select 25% of public schools and 25% of private schools with a population of 1778 girls. Fisher’s sample size formula was used to select 384 respondents.  The study was conducted in Kibera slums, Nairobi Kenya. Data on factors influencing effective menstrual practices and management among girls in Kibera slum was obtained through interviewer administered questionnaires. Chi-square test of independence, Pearson’s correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were used using IBM® SPSS® Statistics 20. Results: Menstrual management amongst the 355 secondary going girls in Kibera slums with a median age of 16 years was influenced by menstrual hygiene practices and access to sanitary materials and facilities. These two factors accounted for up to 75.3% as indicated in the regression model. Of the two factors access to sanitary facilities and materials had the greatest influence on menstrual management (β = 0.842 p < 0.05) while menstrual hygiene practices had the least effect (β = 0.089 p < 0.05). Conclusion: Our study identified that menstrual hygiene practices and access to sanitary materials influenced effective menstrual practices and management among girls in Kibera.

scholarly journals Comparing breast feeding practices in baby friendly and non-accredited hospitals in Salvador, Bahia

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Nunes Ortiz ◽  
Rafaela Borges Rolim ◽  
Mateus Freire Lima e Souza ◽  
Poliana Louzada Soares ◽  
Tatiana de Oliveira Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternity Hospitals ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Student’S T

OBJECTIVES: to compare compliance with Steps 4 to 10 of "The Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" in two hospitals accredited by the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI group) with two not yet accredited hospitals in Salvador. METHODS: a cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 women in BFHI-accredited hospitals and 103 women in non-BFHI-accredited hospitals by collecting data on their obstetric history, any breast feeding counseling received during antenatal care, and data on delivery and hospitalization. Data were obtained by applying questionnaires and reviewing patients' medical charts. The chi-square test was used for bivariate variables and Student's t test for continuous variables. RESULTS: statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were found between the BFHI-accredited group and the non-BFHI group with respect to steps 5 (77% vs 35.9%), 6 (81% vs 31%), 8 (77% vs 52.4%), and 9 (100% vs 94.2%). No differences were found between the two groups with respect to steps 4, 7 or 10. Satisfactory compliance with the requirements of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in BFHIaccredited hospitals was found only with respect to steps 6, 7 and 9. CONCLUSIONS: these results highlight the benefits of BFHI accreditation but emphasize the need for continuous and systematic evaluation in order to promote breastfeeding and provide support in BFHIaccredited maternity hospitals.

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption among adolescents:

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia ◽  
Marayza Alves Clementino ◽  
Monalisa da Nóbrega Cesarino Gomes ◽  
Ramon Targino Firmino ◽  
Gabriella Lima Arrais Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Significance

The scope of this paper is to assess the attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol use and analyze associated factors among schoolchildren in public schools of Campina Grande in the state of Paraíba. A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 574 adolescents, with the application of a semi-structured questionnaire. The chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used (5% level of significance). Among the adolescents 54.5% had drunk alcohol and 6.7% of them were heavy drinkers. The majority of them drank alcohol between 11 and 14 years of age (42.8%); 26.3% of the adolescents purchased alcoholic beverages; and beer was the most drink most consumed (43.8%). The risk of alcohol drinking was higher between 16 and 19 years of age (OR = 4.44; p < 0.001), among those without religious affiliation (OR = 4.36; p = 0.002), among those who worked (OR = 2.13; p = 0.012) and among those who had a fair to poor relationship with their father (OR = 2.18; p = 0.010). The results of this study underscore the complexity of this issue and the need to pay particular attention to the adolescent population. Public policies alone are not sufficient. Support from family, school and society is essential to curtail early alcohol use and its consequences.

scholarly journals Prevalence and purposes of gadget use among medical students

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 500
Author(s):  
Vasant Ramraoji Lunge ◽  
P. R. Kokiwar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Student’S T

Background: The prevalence of gadgets is increasing among the medical students and this is the matter to worry as they use it for other purposes than the science. Data need to focus on how many proportion of medical students use the gadgets and for what they use it. The objective was to study the prevalence and purposes of gadget use among medical students.Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was carried out in among 306 medical students. This study was based on self-administered questionnaires. The whole batch of students was contacted on a particular day for data collection. Study questionnaires were distributed to them. In between, the doubts regarding any questions were clarified. The questionnaires were taken back after a half hour. An attempt was made to see that all the questions were completely responded to. The data was analyzed using proportions and mean values. Statistical tests like Chi-Square test, and Student’s T-test was used.Results: Majority of people using gadgets were female (71%). More than half of users were in the age group of 21-23 years. Smartphone was the most commonly used gadget. About 2/5th of the students used gadgets for about 1-3 hours. More than half of the students used gadgets in the sitting position. The vast majority of students used gadgets at chest level.Conclusions: The findings of this study indicate that use of gadgets takes a prevalent part in the daily lives of medical students.

scholarly journals Common mental disorders and resilience in homeless persons

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 1526-1533
Author(s):  
Anna Cláudia Freire de Araújo Patrício ◽  
Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva ◽  
Rossini Freire de Araújo ◽  
Rôseane Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Géssica Thais de Sousa Nascimento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Homeless Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Student’S T

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify common mental disorders and resilience in homeless persons. Method: Cross-sectional study with 49 homeless persons, assisted in the Casa da Acolhida Adulta and the Specialized Reference Center in a municipality in the Northeast of Brazil. Data collection performed between February and March 2018, using SRQ20 scales for common mental disorders and another for Resilience. Kruskal Wallis test, Student’s T-test and Chi-Square test were used. Results: In the study, 61.2% (30) participants have poor sleep; 69.4% (34) feel nervous, tense or worried; 71.4% (35) feel unhappy; 63.3% are unable to play a useful role in their lives; 71.4% (35) have common mental disorders, and 44.9% (22) presented low resilience. Resilience influences common mental disorders, which, in turn, are influenced by gender and age. Conclusion: Professionals who assist homeless persons need to have a look directed at common mental disorders and resilience.

scholarly journals Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Women Who Are the Industrial Residents of Hyderabad

2019 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 001-007
Author(s):  
Sudha Bala ◽  
Madhuri Taranikanti ◽  
Aruna Kumari Yerra ◽  
Bhavya Gundepudi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background and Aim Cardiovascular diseases among women are rapidly increasing as an epidemic. Identification of risk factors is very essential along with its clinical application to avoid misdiagnosis and poor management. This study aims to assess various risk factors among women who are industrial residents of Hyderabad, to estimate the risk by using Framingham risk score (FRS) categorization. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken among 370 women using World Health Organization (WHO) stepwise approach (STEPS) questionnaire schedule with gender-specific risk factors such as metabolic syndrome, menopause, and pregnancy-associated complications; anthropometry, blood pressure, and lipid profile measurements. Risk estimate of over 10 years has been estimated with FRS. ANOVA (analysis of variance), and chi-square test was used to depict association of risk with various variables. Results Our study determined 3.7% at intermediate risk and 2.5% at higher risk using FRS. Highest prevalence of risk factors included mainly poor intake of good-cholesterol diet among 96%, predicted by low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) among 89%, poor intake of fruits among 81%, higher waist circumference (> 80 cm) among 66.7%, raised blood glucose among 58.4%, obesity (47.2%), extra intake of salt (40%), and metabolic syndrome among 29.7% with predominance in younger age group. Conclusion Estimation of cardiovascular risk at an earlier stage provides an opportunity to target young women among whom the metabolic syndrome is the major determinant with preventive strategies.

scholarly journals CHILDREN’S USE OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD - AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina da Conceição Guedes ◽  
Rosane Luzia de Souza Morais ◽  
Lívia Rodrigues Santos ◽  
Hércules Ribeiro Leite ◽  
Juliana Nogueira Pontes Nobre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Media Use ◽  
Interactive Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daycare Centers ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Student’S T

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the prevalence of interactive media (tablets and smartphones) use by children aged two to four years old, as well as to characterize this use, and investigate habits, practices, parents’ participation and opinion about their child’s interactive media use. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 244 parents or legal guardians of children enrolled in daycare centers in a small Brazilian municipality was conducted. A questionnaire based on interactive media use and related habits were applied, and economic level was assessed. Children were divided into three different groups according to media use: Group 1 did not use (n=81); Group 2 uses up to 45 min/day (n=83) and Group 3 uses more than 45 min/day (n=80). Then, they were compared with regard to the sociodemographic variables and media use by the Chi-square test and Student’s t-test. Results: The prevalence of interactive media use was 67.2%, with a mean time of use of 69.2 minutes/day (confidence interval of 95% - 95%CI 57.1-81.2). The activities most performed were watching videos (55%), listening to music (33%) and playing games (28%). Most parents reported allowing media use in order to stimulate their child’s development (58.4%), accompanying them during use (75.2%), and limiting media time (86.4%). Conclusions: We observed high interactive media use prevalence. The predominant way of using these devices was marked by parent-child participation. Most parents reported believing in the benefits of interactive media. Passive activities were more frequent, with restricted time of use.

scholarly journals Prevalence and predictors of obesity-related cancers among racial/ethnic groups with metabolic syndrome

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249188
Author(s):  
Shanada Monestime ◽  
Bettina Beech ◽  
Dulcie Kermah ◽  
Keith Norris
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Insurance ◽  
Unit Increase ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Using Data

Background Obesity-related cancer (ORC) is associated with higher amounts of body fat, which could increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). A significant factor associated with CVD is metabolic syndrome (MetS), and MetS prevalence differs by race/ethnicity. The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence and predictors of ORCs by race/ethnicity among adults (>18) with MetS. Methods This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study using data from the 1999–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). A chi-square test was performed to determine differences in ORC prevalence between non-Hispanic White (NHW), non-Hispanic Black (NHB), and Hispanic participants with MetS. A multivariate logistic regression was used to evaluate predictors (race, sex, income, insurance, education, marital status, and smoking status) of ORC among adults with MetS. Results Of the 1,554 adults, the prevalence of ORC was 30.6% among NHWs, 51.3% in NHBs, and 54.1% in Hispanics (p = <0.001). Females were 6.27 times more likely to have an ORC compared to males (95% CI = 4.95–14.11). Compared to NHWs, NHBs were 2.1 times more likely to have an ORC (95% CI = 1.40–3.38); and Hispanics were 2.5 times more likely (95% CI = 1.39–4.77). For every 1-year unit increase in age, the odds of ORC increased by 3% (95% CI = 1.00–1.05). Conclusions Among NHANES participants with MetS, the prevalence of ORCs was significantly higher in NHBs and Hispanics, females, and older adults with MetS. Future studies, by race/ethnicity, are warranted on mortality risk of persons with MetS and ORC.

IDENTIFIKASI SERTA HUBUNGAN KONSTRUKSI SUMUR GALI TERHADAP KANDUNGAN COLIFORM PADA AIR SUMUR GALI DI DUSUN JIKEN KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Dini Yuliansari
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Coliform Bacteria ◽  
Well Water ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Variable ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Dug Wells ◽  
Dug Well ◽  
The Relationship

The well is one of the source water used for bathing, washing, and drinking by the citizens in Jiken Hamlet, Rarang Village, Terara Sub-District. Poor dug well construction conditions can affect the amount of coliform bacteria contained in the dug well water. The purpose of this study is to identify the construction of dug wells and the content of coliform bacteria in dug well water and determine the relationship between dug well construction and the content of coliform bacteria. This research is analytic with a cross sectional study design. The results were obtained from 11 samples of dug wells which were observed in construction and the coliform content was known that all samples did not requirements as good dug well construction. Coliform content test results showed that as many as 5 dug well water samples did not pass the clean water quality standards. The results of data analysis with the chi-square test variable construction of dug wells with coliform content variable  showed 0,172 > 0,05, then the concluded is the dug well not suitable to use by people in that area as a source of water for daily needs.

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