How Long Do Healthy Habits Last? The Role of Prices

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marit Hinnosaar
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Habits

scholarly journals The Role of Physical Activity and School Physical Education in Enhancing School Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1689
Author(s):  
José E. Moral-Garcia ◽  
Alfredo Jiménez ◽  
Antonio S. Cabaco ◽  
Alfredo Jiménez-Eguizabal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
School Satisfaction ◽  
School Life ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The aim of this study was to understand the role of school satisfaction on life satisfaction, according to gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and physical activity (PA) level. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study, carried out on 2823 adolescents (1396 boys and 1427 girls), aged between 12 and 16. A specific questionnaire to measure life satisfaction (Brief Multidimensional Student Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS)), a questionnaire to measure satisfaction with school (“Life circumstances of Young people: School”), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) were used to analyze PA practice. Gender, age, and BMI were used as control variables. In general, the main results showed that school satisfaction had a clear role in life satisfaction. Similarly, the findings allowed us to conclude that the role of school satisfaction on life satisfaction was more evident in male school children, those who were older, or those who have a higher BMI. The regular practice of PA enhanced school satisfaction and its role on life satisfaction. Therefore, it is very important to assess the importance of school satisfaction as a determinant of quality of life and the adoption of healthy habits, recognizing the fundamental role of teachers in this regard.

scholarly journals The Role of Gender in Association between Emotional Intelligence and Self-Control among University Student-Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11819
Author(s):  
Audrone Dumciene ◽  
Saule Sipaviciene
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
University Student ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Control Scale ◽  
Forecasting Models ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Control Construct

The purpose of this study was to reveal the peculiarities of undergraduate studies university student-athletes’ emotional intelligence and self-control indicators, and the role of gender as a predictor in the association between emotional intelligence and self-control. The study included students regularly involved in training at least three times a week. The sample consisted of 1395 student athletes from Lithuanian universities, among them 59.2% female and 40.8% male. For measurement, the SSRI inventory and a self-control scale were used. All values of emotional intelligence indicators were significantly higher for males than females. Estimates of the components of the self-control construct varied. The score for the healthy habits component was significantly higher for women than for men, the self-discipline component did not differ significantly, and the other three components were higher for males. Estimates of the components of the self-control construct varied. Models for predicting the values of self-control components were proposed. Only one component of the emotional intelligence construct, optimism, was repeated in all forecasting models, as well as gender. Other components of emotional intelligence vary in models.

scholarly journals Contextual Complexities in Implementing a Family-Based Childhood Obesity Intervention: The Perspectives of Enrolled Children and Their Parents

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Didde Hoeeg ◽  
Ulla Christensen ◽  
Louise Lundby-Christensen ◽  
Dan Grabowski
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Family Dynamics ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Family Intervention ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
The Family ◽  
Obesity Interventions ◽  
Supportive Environments ◽  
Family Based

Family interventions to treat childhood obesity are widely used, but knowledge about how family dynamics are affected by these interventions is lacking. The present study aims to understand how a family intervention impacts the context of family dynamics, and how different contexts affect the families’ implementation of the intervention. Based on qualitative interviews, we studied families with a child between 9–12 years enrolled in a family intervention to treat childhood obesity at a pediatric outpatient clinic. We conducted 15 family interviews including 36 family members. We found that the family intervention created a new context for the enrolled children. They had to navigate in different contexts and non-supportive environments and push for change if they needed more supportive environments in their attempt to adhere to healthy habits. We show the complexities experienced by parents and grandparents when trying to comply with siblings’ and/or grandchildren’s different needs. The enrolled children were often indirectly blamed if others had to refrain from unhealthy preferences to create supportive environments. These findings are significant in understanding the important role of contexts in family-obesity interventions. This knowledge is relevant to health professionals, researchers, and policymakers.

scholarly journals Dentist Surgery Performance Potentially Maligan Injury And Smoking Habit: Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Malignant Lesion ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
The Face ◽  
Potentially Malignant

Objective: To report the conduct of the dental team in the face of a patient with a potentially malignant lesion and who had difficulty quitting smoking. Methods: We described the clinical management of the injury and conduct in the face of the smoking habit of a female patient, 57 years old, melanoderma, denied alcoholism and a smoker for 30 years, referred to the Dentistry Service of Hospital Universitário Oswaldo Cruz. Results: An incisional biopsy and histopathological examination of the lesion were performed, which showed hyperplasia, hyperkeratosis and papillomatosis of the squamous epithelium, without signs of malignancy, corroborating the hypothesis of Leukoplakia. It was recommended that she quit smoking, emphasizing the prevention of the malignant transformation of the pathology and promotion of healthy habits. After that, 2 more excisional biopsies were performed to completely remove the lesion. The patient, after diagnosis, reported having stopped the habit and was being followed up with a pulmonologist and dental team. After a year and a half, in a return visit, the patient reported having returned to the habit. The importance of quitting the habit was reinforced and it was referred to psychology, since it showed interest in stopping the use of cigarettes again. Conclusion: In view of the diagnosis of a potentially malignant lesion and difficulty in smoking cessation, the role of the dental team in informing about cigarettes, in the pathogenesis of this lesion, and the importance of avoiding them for the preservation of health, in addition to continuous monitoring with patients.

scholarly journals Some risk factors for the development of type 2 Diabetes in men and women of Belgrade population

2010 ◽  
Vol 138 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 462-466
Author(s):  
Jadranka Maksimovic ◽  
Sandra Sipetic ◽  
Branka Djuric-Pejovic ◽  
Hristina Vlajinac ◽  
Milos Maksimovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Coffee Consumption ◽  
Primary Health Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Former Smokers

Introduction. In the last two decades there has been an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in both developed and in developing countries. Objective. To determine whether personal habits like smoking, alcohol and coffee consumption or physical inactivity are different between genders in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods. The study was conducted in Belgrade, during the period 2007-2008, and included newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes. We included 80 men and 99 women diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2, referred to the Primary Health Care Centre 'Savski venac'. A questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic and anthropometric characteristics, as well as data on healthy habits. The ?I test and two-tailed t-test were used for data analysis. Results. The men were significantly more engaged in industry and crafts, while the women worked significantly more frequently in administrative jobs. The men were married significantly more frequently than the women (p<0.05) and had a higher level of education (p<0.05). Regarding to the level of implementation of nutritional and physical activity, there were no significant differences between the genders (p>0.05). The women consumed coffee significantly more frequently than the men (p<0.05), but drank less alcohol (p<0.05). The men were former smokers significantly more frequently (p<0.05) than the women. Conclusion. These results indicate the role of certain personal habits in the development of type 2 diabetes.

Prevalence of health problems among children and the role of health education in promotion of healthy habits

2020 ◽  
Vol 120 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 265-273
Author(s):  
Hana ALamari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Teachers And Parents

PurposeKindergarten children are more susceptible to diseases as they are still in the process of acquiring immunity. The purpose of this study was to assess kindergarten teachers’ and parents' perception of the prevalence of health problems among children in Kuwait and the role of health education in promotion of healthy habits.Design/methodology/approachThe methodological aim of this study was to assess the factors that affected kindergarten children's health as children suffered from health problems that affected their quality of life. Therefore, a questionnaire was administered to evaluate kindergarten teachers’ and parents' perception of the main factors that caused increased health problems among children at higher rates than before. A total of 164 teachers and parents were recruited for this study and the questionnaire was completed.FindingsThe results indicated that kindergarten children suffered from different health problems that affected their quality of life. Lack of health knowledge and education in the society was one of the main reasons for the prevalence of these health problems among young children in Kuwait. The findings offered insight about the importance of health education and promotion in prevention of diseases.Originality/valueThis study offers insights into how to increase health knowledge and education in the Kuwaiti community to prevent and decrease health problems that affect children's health.

scholarly journals Can Parental Body Dissatisfaction Predict That of Children? A Study on Body Dissatisfaction, Body Mass Index, and Desire to Diet in Children Aged 9–11 and Their Families

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Solano-Pinto ◽  
Yolanda Sevilla-Vera ◽  
Raquel Fernández-Cézar ◽  
Dunia Garrido
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Drive For Thinness ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Drive For Muscularity ◽  
Healthy Habits

Body image has been associated with self-care and the assumption of either healthy habits or poor diets and eating disorders. As a vital element in the formation of a positive body image, the role of the family in childhood has been highlighted by a few studies. This study aimed to assess whether children’s body dissatisfaction could be predicted by their parents’ body dissatisfaction, body mass index (BMI), and approach to change. The sample consisted of 581 participants (366 parents and 215 children). The following instruments were used: anthropometric data, the Brief Scale of Body Dissatisfaction for Children, the IMAGE questionnaire (approach to change and drive for muscularity subscales), and the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 (body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness subscales). The results indicated that 19% of children, 22.8% of mothers, and 70.2% of fathers were overweight or obese. The multiple regression models developed for boys and girls explained 60 and 57% of the variance in body dissatisfaction, respectively. Several variables attributable to the mother (higher approach to change, higher drive for thinness, and higher BMI) and to the boys themselves (drive for muscularity, approach to change, and having a high BMI percentile) predicted a higher level of body dissatisfaction. For girls, only variables regarding themselves (approach to change, age, and BMI percentile) explained their body dissatisfaction. Relationships with the traits of the father were not detected for both models. The influence of sociocultural factors on the construction of gender and the negative consequences of mothers’ dieting for aesthetic purposes, on the development of children’s body image, are discussed.

scholarly journals Health promotion and healthy eating habits. Exploratory study in primary education

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 01032
Author(s):  
Encarnación Pedrero-García ◽  
Olga Moreno-Fernández ◽  
Pilar Moreno-Crespo ◽  
Carmen Solís-Espallargas
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits

This paper focuses on the importance of health education in Primary Education and the role of schools in the acquisition of healthy habits, especially in nutrition. The aim of this study is to provide an approximation of what students in the 6th year of Primary Education (11-12 years old) understand by healthy habits related to nutrition. A questionnaire of six openended questions was carried out, with a total sample of 78 children. It should be noted that a large sample confuses healthy eating with good health. We therefore consider the need to favour greater health education in school classrooms, as this would help them to differentiate balanced diets from those that are not and, therefore, to prepare healthy menus appropriately.

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