scholarly journals Sex Differences and Psychological Factors Associated with General Health Examinations Participation: Results from a Vietnamese Cross-Section Dataset

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan-Hoang Vuong ◽  
Kien-Cuong Nghiem ◽  
Viet-Phuong La ◽  
Thu-Trang Vuong ◽  
Hong-Kong Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
General Health ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Doctor Visit ◽  
Surrounding Areas ◽  
Baseline Category

This study focuses on the association of sex differences and psychological factors with periodic general health examination (GHE) behaviors. We conducted a survey in Hanoi and the surrounding areas, collecting 2068 valid observations; the cross-section dataset was then analyzed using the baseline category logit model. The study shows that most people are afraid of discovering diseases through general health examinations (76.64%), and the fear of illness detection appears to be stronger for females than for males (β1(male) = −0.409, p < 0.001). People whose friends/relatives have experienced prolonged treatment tend to show more hesitation in participating in physical check-ups (β2 = 0.221, p < 0.05). On the ideal frequency of GHEs, 90% of the participants agree on once or twice a year. The probability of considering a certain period of time as an appropriate frequency for GHEs changes in accordance with the last doctor visit (low probability of a health examination every 18 months) and one’s fear of potential health problems post-checkup (no fear raises probability of viewing a health examination every 6 months by 9–13 percentage points). The results add to the literature on periodic GHE in particular and on preventive health behaviors in general.

Age and Sex Differences in Health Beliefs and Behaviours

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Furnham ◽  
Bruce Kirkcaldy
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Age And Sex

200 adults completed various questionnaires about their general health awareness, health locus of control, and the perceived causes of illness. Whereas there were fewer age differences than expected, a number of consistent sex differences appeared. For example, the women relied less on “provider control” of health (doctors being in charge), expressed greater “nutritional consciousness,” and believed more than men that psychological factors play an important part in the aetiology of illness.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Aircraft Noise Levels, Annoyance, and Health Effects in an Urban Area in Oman

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Amoatey ◽  
Issa Al-Harthy ◽  
Khalifa Al-Jabri ◽  
Abdullah Al-Mamun ◽  
Mahad Said Baawain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
General Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Aircraft Noise ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Catchment Areas ◽  
Exposure Levels

Abstract This study aimed at investigating aircraft noise exposure levels, their annoyance, and potential health effects among communities living within airport catchment areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both field measurements and an online survey approach were used to investigate aircraft noise exposure levels, annoyance, and general health effects among residents living near Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman amid COVID-19 period. The study found a drastic decline in aircraft noise levels due to the introduction of COVID-19 intervention measures such as lock-downs, social distancing, and closure of airports. In June 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic average daily aircraft noise levels of LAeq (39.9 dB(A)) and Lmax (49.7 dB(A)) was observed compared to the previous year (April-May 2019) of 58.5 and 76.8 dB(A), indicating aircraft noise reductions level of 32% and 35%, respectively. The results of the online social survey among 187 participants showed that most (58.8%) of the respondents did not feel that the level of noise produced by aircraft causes annoyance. During the day, the vast majority of the interviewees did not complain of any annoyance during the morning (45.5%), afternoon (39.6%), and evening (31%) with only < 4% of residents having reported a very high degree of annoyance of during COVID-19 pandemic period. Very few people (17%) did complain of experiencing general health problems while 29% did not know of any potential health effects that could be attributed to aircraft noise exposures. These findings support the need sustainable mitigation of aircraft noise in order to help improve health.

scholarly journals Erratum to: The current condition of the workers’ general health examination in South Korea: a retrospective study

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Joong Kang ◽  
Jun-Pyo Myong ◽  
Huisu Eom ◽  
Bowha Choi ◽  
Jong Heon Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
South Korea ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Examination

scholarly journals Diet and Consumer Behavior in U.S. Vegetarians: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Data Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Maximilian Andreas Storz ◽  
Alexander Müller ◽  
Mauro Lombardo
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Consumer Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Dark Green

An increasing number of individuals adopt plant-based diets for their potential health benefits. Understanding vegetarians’ dietary behavior in the context of their socioeconomic background is essential for pro-vegetarian messaging and to influence public beliefs about plant food consumption. Thus, this study sought to investigate diet and consumer behaviors in U.S. vegetarians. This is a cross-sectional, population-based study with data from the Nutrition and Health Examination Surveys (2007–2010). Selected items from three modules (diet and nutrition behavior, consumer behavior, and food security) were compared between vegetarians (n = 352) and the general population (n = 14,328). U.S. vegetarians consumed significantly fewer calories and less cholesterol but more fiber than their omnivorous counterparts. Moreover, vegetarians had significantly fewer soft drinks and salty snacks available at home. We also observed significant intergroup differences with regard to the availability of fruit and dark green vegetables. Vegetarians spent less money on eating out and indicated a lower number of not-home-prepared meals and ready-to-eat foods. We found no differences regarding money spent at supermarkets or grocery stores. Our study contributes to a better understanding of dietary and consumer behaviors in vegetarians. We shed a new light on the economic feasibility of vegetarian diets, highlighting that these diets are not necessarily more expensive than an omnivorous diet.

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