scholarly journals Psychosocial Factors and Obesity in Adolescence: A Case-Control Study

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Elisabeth K. Andrie ◽  
Marina Melissourgou ◽  
Alexandros Gryparis ◽  
Elpis Vlachopapadopoulou ◽  
Stephanos Michalacos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Peer Relations ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Excess Body Weight ◽  
Control Study

Introduction: The continuously increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Greece is among the countries with the highest childhood obesity prevalence rates. The present study aims to identify psychosocial factors associated with excess body weight of adolescents. Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Athens, Greece, and included 414 adolescents aged 11–18 years. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, and an anonymous self-completed questionnaire captured the psychosocial background, family environment, peer relations, and school environment. Results: Of the total sample of adolescents, 54.6% had normal body weight and 45.4% were overweight or obese. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the factors related to the presence of overweight/obesity were adolescents’ age (OR = 0.416, p < 0.001), area of residence, presence of anxiety (OR = 4.661, p = 0.001), presence of melancholia (OR = 2.723, p = 0.016), participation in sports (OR = 0.088, p <0.001), smoking (OR = 0.185, p = 0.005), and mother’s occupation (OR = 0.065, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Psychological problems, maternal occupation, the absence of physical activity, and poor school performance were associated with adolescent overweight/obesity. It is important that screening for the presence of psychosocial issues is included in childhood obesity policies and treatment.

scholarly journals Factors associated with childhood obesity in Spain. The OBICE study: a case–control study based on sentinel networks

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1105-1113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Zurriaga ◽  
Jordi Pérez-Panadés ◽  
Joan Quiles Izquierdo ◽  
Milagros Gil Costa ◽  
Yolanda Anes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Family History ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Sentinel Network ◽  
Autonomous Communities ◽  
Control Study

AbstractObjectiveTo estimate the association strength of dietary behaviour and sedentary habits in relation to childhood obesity in Spain.DesignA matched case–control study was carried out using data collected by sentinel network paediatricians in general practices.SettingFive Spanish autonomous communities.SubjectsCases were 437 children (2–14 years old) with BMI >95th percentile according to Spanish reference tables. Controls were 751 children (2–14 years old; two paired per case) with BMI <84th percentile. Data were collected in two phases: individual (questionnaires filled in by sentinel paediatricians) and family (self-administered questionnaires filled in a family environment). Crude OR and adjusted OR (ORc and adj OR) for the given variables were calculated using a simple and multiple conditional logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe factors with the greatest effect on obesity were family history of obesity: both parents (adj OR = 11·2), mother but not father (adj OR = 9·1), father but not mother (adj OR = 6·1), siblings (adj OR = 2·7); and eating between meals (adj OR = 2·5) and consumption of sweets and soft drinks >2 times/week (adj OR = 2·0). The highest protection effect was found for five meals per day (adj OR = 0·5), the regular consumption of breakfast (adj OR = 0·5) and for eating fruit for dessert (adj OR = 0·6). Factors related to sedentary habits did not appear as noteworthy.ConclusionsWe have determined the association between certain dietary behaviour and family history with childhood obesity in several Spanish regions.

scholarly journals Early Life Course Risk Factors for Childhood Obesity: The IDEFICS Case-Control Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. e86914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Bammann ◽  
Jenny Peplies ◽  
Stefaan De Henauw ◽  
Monica Hunsberger ◽  
Denes Molnar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Barriers to Adherence to Antimicrobial Stewardship Postprescription Review and Feedback For Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Agents: A Nested Case-Control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akane Takamatsu ◽  
Kenta Yao ◽  
Shutaro Murakami ◽  
Yasuaki Tagashira ◽  
Shinya Hasegawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Nested Case Control ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Postprescription review and feedback (PPRF) is one of the most common strategies in antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) intervention. However, disagreements between the prescribers and ASP personnel can occur. The aim of the present study was to identify the factors associated with nonadherence to PPRF intervention. Methods The present retrospective nested case-control study was performed at a tertiary care center, which has been conducting a once-weekly PPRF for carbapenems and piperacillin/tazobactam since 2014. Nonadherence to ASP recommendations was defined as the failure of the primary care team to modify or stop antimicrobial therapy 72 hours after the issuance of PPRF recommendations. Factors associated with nonadherence to PPRF intervention were identified using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results In total, 2466 instances of PPRF in 1714 cases between April 2014 and September 2019 were found. The nonadherence rate was 5.9%, and 44 cases were found in which carbapenems or piperacillin/tazobactam continued to be used against PPRF recommendations. Factors associated with nonadherence to PPRF recommendations were a previous history of hospitalization within 90 days (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.18–5.81) and a rapidly fatal McCabe score at the time of PPRF intervention (aOR, 2.87; 95% CI, 1.18–6.98). A review of the narrative comments in the electronic medical records indicated that common reasons for nonadherence were “the patient was sick” (n = 12; 27.3%) and “the antimicrobial seemed to be clinically effective” (n = 9; 20.5%). Conclusions Nonadherence to PPRF recommendations was relatively uncommon at the study institution. However, patients with a severe disease condition frequently continued to receive broad-spectrum antimicrobials against PPRF recommendations. Understanding physicians’ cognitive process in nonadherence to ASP recommendations and ASP interventions targeting medical subspecialties caring for severely ill patients is needed to improve ASP.

scholarly journals Type D Personality and Myocardial Infarction: A Case-Control Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 025371762094715
Author(s):  
MT Manoj ◽  
KA Joseph ◽  
Govindan Vijayaraghavan
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Type D Personality ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Type D ◽  
Control Study

Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is an impending global pandemic in developed countries as well as developing countries and economies in transition, such as India. A significant increase in the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI), one of the most common types of CHD, is being reported in India, and the incidence and severity of the disease are more among the youth in Kerala. Studies assessing the association between psychological factors and MI are few in India. Methods: We adopted a case-control study design. A total of 150 cases (with MI) and 150 controls (without MI and matched for age and gender) from a tertiary care hospital in Trivandrum, Kerala, India, were selected using convenient sampling method, between September 2016 and August 2017. Results: As compared to 33.3% of the controls, 50.7% of patients with MI had type D personality characteristics. Multivariate logistic regression analysis after adjusting for the confounders indicated a positive and statistically significant association between type D personality and MI: OR = 4.14, 95% CI = 2.19–8.85, P = 0.003. Conclusion: Type D personality is associated with MI.

scholarly journals The relevance of psychosocial factors in acute ischemic heart disease a case-control study of a Japanese population.

1990 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 464-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAZUNORI KAYABA ◽  
YOSHIYUKI YAZAWA ◽  
TAKASHI NATSUME ◽  
TOSHIO YAGINUMA ◽  
TAKASHI HOSAKA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Japanese Population ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Acute Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Gestational weight gain is a risk factor of stunting among children aged 6-23 months in Bangli District, Bali, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Ayu Wulan Noviyanti ◽  
I Gusti Lanang Sidiartha ◽  
Anak Agung Sagung Sawitri ◽  
Kadek Tresna Adhi
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Maternal Weight ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Anemia During Pregnancy ◽  
Control Study

Background and purpose: Stunting in children is a chronic nutritional concern that has short-term and long-term health effects. Several studies have shown inconsistent results related to the association between stunting and anemia and increased maternal weight during pregnancy. This study aims to determine anemia during pregnancy, increased body weight and weight gain during pregnancy based on body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy stunting with.Method: A case control study was carried out using the baseline data of an intervention studyconducted from April to September to prevent stunting in children aged 6-23 months in nine villages in Bangli District, Bali Province. Baseline data collection was conducted from December 2017–February 2018 by interviews with 330 mothers of the children and observation of their ANC records. The number of samples for the case control study was 156 children aged 6-23 months consisting of 78 cases and 78 controls (1:1). Cases were selected by systematic random sampling from 82 children with stunting and controls were selected in the same way from 248 children without stunting. Data analyzed were maternal age at pregnancy, education, employment, number of children, family income, height, hemoglobin level and maternal body weight during pregnancy. Multivariate analysis with logistic regression was conducted to determine the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of each risk factor.Results: The increase in maternal weight during pregnancy which is not in accordance with maternal BMI before pregnancy and an increase in maternal weight of <10 or >12.5 kilograms are significantly associated with stunting with AOR=3.53 (95%CI: 1,55-8.07) and AOR=3.31 (95%CI: 1.24-8.85). Hemoglobin <11gr/dL during pregnancy was not found to be significantly associated with stunting (AOR=5.02; 95%CI: 0.80–31.71).Conclusion: The increase of maternal weight during pregnancy which is not suitable with BMI before pregnancy and an increase in maternal weight of <10 or >12.5 kilograms are risk factors for stunting in children aged 6-23 months. In addition to monitoring the increase of maternal weight during pregnancy, it is important to consider the mother's BMI before pregnancy in order to reduce the risk of stunting.

scholarly journals Case-Control Study to Assess the Association between Epilepsy and Toxocara Infection/Exposure

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 2091
Author(s):  
Ali Alizadeh Khatir ◽  
Mahdi Sepidarkish ◽  
Mohammad Reza Rajabalizadeh ◽  
Solmaz Alizadeh Moghaddam ◽  
Saeed Aghapour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Serum Antibody ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Epileptic Patients ◽  
Incident Cases ◽  
Control Study

Although causes and etiology of epilepsy are mostly obscure, some zoonotic parasites, such as Toxocara species, have been proposed as a risk factor for this disease. Here, we conducted an age-matched case-control study to evaluate whether there is an association between epilepsy and the presence of serum antibodies to Toxocara in incident cases. We included 94 idiopathic epileptic patients as cases, and—from the same geographical region—88 people with no own history of epilepsy or neurological disease as control subjects. Epilepsy was confirmed by a physician using the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) definition. All participants were screened for the anti-Toxocara IgG serum antibody by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Univariate and mutltivariate statistical analyses were applied to calculate the crude and adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Anti-Toxocara serum antibody was detected in 37 epileptic patients and in 23 control subjects, giving respective seroprevalences of 39.3% (95% CI, 29.4–49.9%) and 26.1% (95% CI, 17.3–36.5%), respectively. Adjusted multivariate logistic regression analysis estimated an OR of 2.38 (95% CI, 1.25–4.63), indicating a significant association between epilepsy and Toxocara seropositivity. There was also a significant association between seropositivity to Toxocara and partial (OR, 2.60; 95% CI, 1.14–6.04) or generalized (OR, 2.17; 95% CI, 1.09–4.40%) seizures. Findings from the present study of incident epileptic cases support previous studies proposing that Toxocara infection/exposure is a risk factor for epilepsy. However, further well-designed population-based surveys and mechanistic/experimental studies in animal models are required to better understand the reason(s) for this association.

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