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Polfuss M, Smith K, Hopson B, Moosreiner A, Huang CC, Ravelli MN, Ding D, Huang Z, Rocque BG, White-Traut R, Van Speybroeck A, Sawin KJ. Body Composition and Energy Expenditure in Youth With Spina Bifida: Protocol for a Multisite, Cross-Sectional Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e52779. [PMID: 38954458 PMCID: PMC11252625 DOI: 10.2196/52779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity prevalence in youth with spina bifida is higher than in their typically developing peers. Obesity is associated with lifelong medical, psychological, and economic burdens. Successful prevention or treatment of obesity in individuals with spina bifida is compromised by (1) the lack of valid and reliable methods to identify body fat in a clinical setting and (2) limited data on energy expenditure that are necessary to provide daily caloric recommendations. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study will be to develop 2 algorithms for use in youth with spina bifida in a clinical setting, one to model body fat and one to predict total daily energy expenditure. In addition, physical activity and dietary intake will be described for the sample. METHODS This multisite, prospective, national clinical study will enroll 232 youth with myelomeningocele aged 5 to 18 years (stratified by age and mobility). Participants will be enrolled for 1 week. Data obtained include 4 measures of body composition, up to 5 height measures, a ramped activity protocol, and a nutrition and physical activity screener. Participants will wear an accelerometer for the week. On the final study day, 2 samples of urine or saliva, which complete the doubly labeled water protocol, will be obtained. The analysis will include descriptive statistics, Bland-Altman plots, concordance correlation, and regression analysis. RESULTS The study received extramural federal funding in July 2019. Data collection was initiated in March 2020. As of April 2024, a total of 143 (female participants: n=76, 53.1%; male participants: n=67, 46.9%) out of 232 participants have been enrolled. Data collection is expected to continue throughout 2024. A no-cost extension until November 2025 will be requested for data analysis and dissemination of findings. CONCLUSIONS This study furthers previous pilot work that confirmed the acceptability and feasibility of obtaining alternate height, body composition, and energy expenditure measures. The findings from this study will enhance screening, prevention, and treatment of abnormal weight status by facilitating the accurate identification of youths' weight status category and recommendations of daily caloric needs for this population that is at higher risk of obesity. Furthermore, the findings have the potential to impact outcomes for youth diagnosed with disabilities other than spina bifida who experience similar challenges related to alterations in body composition or fat distribution or measurement challenges secondary to mobility issues or musculoskeletal problems. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/52779.
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- Michele Polfuss
- School of Nursing, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United States
- Department of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Mediciine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Zilber College of Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Biotechnology Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
- College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of General Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- School of Nursing, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United States
- Department of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Malik Z. Developmental disability and obesity: Oral health implications across the lifespan. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2024. [PMID: 38699803 DOI: 10.1111/scd.13009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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- Zanab Malik
- South Western Sydney Local Health District, Oral Health Services, NSW Health, Australia
- The University of Newcastle, School of Health Sciences (Oral Health), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, NSW, Australia
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Manojlovic M, Roklicer R, Trivic T, Milic R, Maksimović N, Tabakov R, Sekulic D, Bianco A, Drid P. Effects of school-based physical activity interventions on physical fitness and cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents with disabilities: a systematic review. Front Physiol 2023; 14:1180639. [PMID: 37362446 PMCID: PMC10289231 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1180639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background: This study aimed to examine the influence of school-based physical exercise programs on physical fitness and cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents with disabilities. Methods: Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed were thoroughly searched to identify relevant investigations. To be included in the systematic review, studies needed to fulfill the following inclusion criteria: 1) performed school-based physical exercise interventions; 2) parameters evaluated referred to health-related physical fitness (HRPF), skill-related physical fitness (SRPF), and cardiometabolic health; 3) a sample of participants consisted of children and adolescents with disabilities; 4) the mean age of respondents was less than 18 years; and 5) were written in the English language. Results: After searching the databases, a total of 474 studies have been identified, 18 of them met the eligibility criteria, and their outcomes were presented. Relating to the respondents' characteristics, the investigations involved 681 children and adolescents with disabilities, out of which 440 were male and 241 female. Regarding types of physical exercise interventions, the most commonly implemented were combined aerobic and resistance training, aerobic exercise, sports games, adapted high-intensity interval training, as well as sprint interval training. The obtained results unambiguously demonstrated that applied exercise interventions improved HRPF components such as cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility. In terms of the SRPF, agility, balance, coordination, and power were considerably enhanced following the school-based exercise. On the other hand, the influence on indices of body composition and cardiometabolic health is quite controversial. The majority of the available studies did not find favorable effects. Additionally, no adverse events were reported in 7 of 8 research, and adherence to exercise was approximately 92%. Conclusion: School-based physical exercise programs were very efficient in improving HRPF and SRPF in children and adolescents with disabilities, while the evidence concerning the variables of body composition and cardiometabolic health is inconclusive and warrants further investigations.
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- Marko Manojlovic
- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
- Faculty of Education, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Brixen-Bressanone, Italy
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, Split, Croatia
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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Herman C, Eisenberg Y, Vanderbom K, Tempio D, Gardner J, Rimmer J. Feasibility of Implementing Disability Inclusive Evidence-Based Health Promotion. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 2023; 29:82-92. [PMID: 36448761 PMCID: PMC10390329 DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000001671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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People with disabilities face a number of barriers to accessing and participating in evidence-based health promotion programs offered within the community. To address these barriers, the program implementation process needs to integrate disability inclusion throughout planning and implementation. The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability's inclusive Community Implementation Process (NiCIP) provides a framework for implementers to systematically integrate strategies into their health promotion programs that increase inclusion while maintaining the fidelity the program. The NiCIP is a community-engaged process that brings key stakeholders together to guide the selection and implementation of data-driven solutions that promote inclusion in, and access to, health promotion programs. In this article, we first provide an overview of the NiCIP. Then, we present a case study exploring one community's experience using the NiCIP to implement a disability inclusive nutrition program within their community.
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- Cassandra Herman
- Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Drs Herman and Eisenberg); Health Promotion and Injury Prevention, Butte County Public Health Department, Chico, California (Dr Vanderbom); Able South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina (Ms Tempio); South Carolina Disability and Health Project, Columbia, South Carolina (Ms Gardner); and Dean's Office, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama (Dr Rimmer)
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The Relationships between Parenting Practices and Child Health-Related Behaviors in Children with Intellectual Disability: The Moderating Role of Child Body Weight Status. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14245206. [PMID: 36558365 PMCID: PMC9784023 DOI: 10.3390/nu14245206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This study aimed to examine the associations between parenting practices and child health-related behaviors, and the moderating role of child body weight status in children with intellectual disability (ID). A cross-sectional study was conducted among a sample of children with ID in Hong Kong; 440 participants were included in this study. All the variables investigated were collected from questionnaires, except body weight status, which was objectively measured. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the associations between parenting practices and children's unhealthy behaviors. Interaction items were added to investigate the moderation effect of child body weight status, adjusting for significant background characteristics. Results showed that the parenting practices of "restricting access to unhealthy food and sedentary behaviors (RA)" (OR range: 0.63-0.64) and "using food or sedentary behaviors as rewards (UR)" (OR range: 1.28-1.60) were significantly associated with some eating behaviors, but not with sedentary behaviors. Body weight status significantly moderated these associations. Only RA showed favorable effects on some eating behaviors in children with overweight and obesity (OR range: 0.17-0.28), whereas the effects of UR differed by body weight status. Future research should focus on developing educational interventions which encourage parents to use practices that are tailored towards children's individual characteristics.
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Children with Down syndrome: association of Bcl-I polymorphism of nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 1 gene with obesity. Pediatr Res 2022; 92:216-224. [PMID: 34433889 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-021-01711-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKROUND This study aimed to assess the possible association between rs41423247 (Bcl-I) polymorphism in the gene for the human glucocorticoid receptor (GR) called Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 3 Group C Member 1 (NR3C1) with obesity in Egyptian children with and without Down syndrome. METHODS The Bcl-I polymorphism was assessed, using real-time PCR, in 300 children divided into four groups: Down-obese, Down-non obese, normal-obese, and normal non-obese. RESULTS There was no significant difference between normal-obese and normal-non obese children regarding the Bcl-I genotypes and allele frequencies, while there was a significant difference between Down-obese and Down-non obese children regarding the Bcl-I GC genotype frequency. Again, there was a highly significant difference between Down-obese and normal-non obese children and between children with Down-syndrome (obese and non-obese) and normal children (obese and non-obese) regarding the Bcl-I genotypes and alleles frequencies. CONCLUSIONS Our study found a weak association of the G allele of Bcl-I rs41423247 with the presence of obesity among normal Egyptian children, while there was a significant association of the mutant C allele of the Bcl-I rs41423247 with Down syndrome, suggesting a possible association with Down syndrome pathophysiology. IMPACT Bcl-I polymorphism is not strikingly associated with obesity in normal children. The GG genotype is higher in obese normal children but without significant difference. The significant increase of the mutant C allele in Down-children than normal children. This may be relevant to Down syndrome's pathophysiology which disturbs the whole genome's balance.
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Ryan J, McCallion P, McCarron M, Luus R, Burke EA. Overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions in older people with intellectual disability in Ireland. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2021; 65:1097-1109. [PMID: 34750916 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study examines overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions (CHCs) in older people with intellectual disability (ID). METHODS Data for this cross-sectional observational study emanated from Wave 2 of the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, a longitudinal study assessing the health and well-being of older Irish adults with ID aged ≥40 years across all levels of ID. Participation involves an interview process and collation of objective health measures. In this study, body mass index (BMI) (n = 572), used as a measure of weight status, was examined with clustered doctor's diagnosed CHCs. Descriptive analysis was conducted where counts (n) and proportions (%) were used to summarise the variables univariately, while cross-tabulations were used for bivariate summary into counts and proportions. With overweight/obesity prevalence established and patterns described using logistical regression, Pearson's chi-squared test was used to test for significant associations. RESULTS Overweight/obesity identified in 69% of participants occurred with greater frequency in women (72%). A higher percentage of participants aged <50 years (72.5%) were overweight/obese than those aged 50-64 (70%) and 65+ (61.4%). Level of ID and residence type were significantly associated with weight status (P < 0.001), with overweight/obesity more prevalent in mild (85.7%) than moderate (72%) or severe/profound ID (51.4%). Of those who lived independently/with family, 78.4% were overweight/obese, as were 74% living in a community group home (P < 0.001). Almost all overweight/obese participants' waist measurements were in the substantially increased risk of metabolic disease waist measurement category (92%, P < 0.001). Logistical regression used to model CHCs on BMI showed significant association between BMI and gastrointestinal tract [odds ratio (OR) = 0.57, P < 0.008, 95% confidence interval (CI) = (0.37; 0.86)], respiratory condition [OR = 8.95, P < 0.004, 95% CI = (2.57; 56.72)] and musculoskeletal disorders [OR = 0.40, P < 0.001, 95% CI = (0.25; 0.63)]. CONCLUSIONS The findings illustrate the strong cross-sectional association between overweight/obesity and CHCs. These findings suggest a need to prioritise weight status as a health risk to people with ID as they age.
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- J Ryan
- Trinity Center for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Temple School of Social Work, Temple University College of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Trinity Center for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Statistics and Population Studies, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Trinity Center for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Yuan YQ, Liu Y, Wang MJ, Hou X, Zhang SH, Wang XL, Han YN, Sang P, Bian Y, Roswal G. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in China. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2021; 65:655-665. [PMID: 33851750 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has become a worldwide epidemic. There are several studies that have concentrated on the prevalence rate of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID), whereas data on such a population on the mainland of China remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents with ID on China's mainland. METHODS This study employed a cross-sectional design to examine the body weight status of 1873 children and adolescents (ages 6-18 years old) with ID in 35 special education schools. Body mass index was calculated, and the concepts of overweight and obesity were defined according to the standard of the Working Group for Obesity in China. RESULTS Data indicated that 18.2% (95% CI: 16.5%-20.0%) of children and adolescents with ID were overweight and 14.4% (95% CI: 12.8%-16.0%) were obese. Boys with ID were more likely to be overweight than girls with ID (OR = 1.48[95% CI: 1.13-1.94], P < 0.05). Children and adolescents with Down syndrome or autism spectrum disorder had a trend to be classified as overweight (OR = 1.76[95% CI: 1.22-2.54], P < 0.05; OR = 1.57[95% CI: 1.17-2.09], P < 0.05, respectively) or obesity (OR = 1.82[95% CI: 1.23-2.69], P < 0.05; OR = 1.40 [95% CI: 1.02-1.93], P < 0.05, respectively) compared with those with ID without these conditions. Moreover, children and teenagers with ID living in urban areas had a predisposition to be overweight (OR = 2.16[95% CI: 1.14-4.09], P < 0.05) or obese (OR = 3.25[95% CI: 1.41-7.50], P < 0.05) relative to those who lived in rural areas. CONCLUSION Results indicated that in China, the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents with ID was remarkably high. Therefore, future research should make every effort to focus on reducing and preventing overweight and obesity of this population in China.
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- Y Q Yuan
- College of Sports and Health, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, China
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- School of Chinese WuShu, Shandong Sport University, Rizhao, China
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- Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physical Education, China Disabled Persons' Federation, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School, Harbin Sport University, Harbin, China
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- Beijing Xuanwu District Special Education School, Beijing, China
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- Shaanxi Xi'an Special Education School, Xi'an, China
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- Tianjin Hebei District Special Education School, Tianjin, China
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- School of Health Professions and Wellness, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL, USA
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McPherson AC, Chen L, O'Neil J, Vanderbom KA. Nutrition, metabolic syndrome, and obesity: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2020; 13:637-653. [PMID: 33325412 PMCID: PMC7838992 DOI: 10.3233/prm-200753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Nutritional challenges and a lack of activity can lead to health problems across the lifespan for people with spina bifida. Children and adults with spina bifida are also at greater risk of being classified as overweight or obese compared to their peers without the condition. Therefore, early recognition of nutrition problems, weight management counseling, and timely referrals for evaluation and management of diet and activity can help those with spina bifida and their families achieve a healthy lifestyle. This article details the development of the Nutrition, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Guidelines, which are part of the 2018 Spina Bifida Association's Fourth Edition of the Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida. It discusses the identification and management of poor nutrition and prevention of obesity for children, adolescents, and adults with spina bifida and highlights areas requiring further research.
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- Amy C McPherson
- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability, University of Alabama at Birmingham/Lakeshore Research Collaborative, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Walker M, McPherson AC. Weight management services for an underserved population: a rapid review of the literature. Disabil Rehabil 2018; 42:274-282. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1497713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Meaghan Walker
- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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O' Shea M, O' Shea C, Gibson L, Leo J, Carty C. The prevalence of obesity in children and young people with Down syndrome. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2018; 31:1225-1229. [PMID: 29761882 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity is a growing concern among individuals with intellectual disabilities; however, little is known about the prevalence among children and youth with Down syndrome (CYDS). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight/obesity among CYDS in South West Ireland. METHODS This cross-sectional study measured height and weight of 61 CYDS aged 4-16 years. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated and percentage body fat (PBF) was measured using bio-electrical impendence analysis (BIA). RESULTS Using the International Obesity Task Force BMI cut-offs, 51.6% of males and 40% of females were overweight/obese compared to 32% and 14.8%, respectively, using PBF. The mean PBF for males was 18.76 versus females 22.38 (p < .05). There is a higher prevalence of overweight/obesity, particularly in males, compared to the general population of children. CONCLUSIONS The difference in estimation of overweight/obesity between BMI and BIA has implications for research and clinical practice.
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- Muireann O' Shea
- General Practitioner Training Scheme, Institute of Technology Tralee, Tralee, Ireland
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- UNESCO Chair Office, Institute of Technology Tralee, Tralee, Ireland
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- University College Cork, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- UNESCO Chair Office, Institute of Technology Tralee, Tralee, Ireland
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- UNESCO Chair Office, Institute of Technology Tralee, Tralee, Ireland
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Objective Physical Activity Measurement for a Child With Special Health Care Needs. J Pediatr Nurs 2016; 31:548-53. [PMID: 27411293 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Magdalena W, Urzędowicz B, Motylewski S, Zeman K, Pawlicki L. Body mass index and waist-to-height ratio among schoolchildren with visual impairment: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4397. [PMID: 27512851 PMCID: PMC4985306 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2016] [Revised: 07/02/2016] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Children and adolescents with visual impairments may be predisposed to excessive body mass due to restrictions in everyday functioning and the ability to take part in physical activity. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of obesity, overweight, and abdominal obesity (AO) among blind and partially sighted schoolchildren and to determine whether sociodemographic factors and participation in physical education classes (PEC) are associated with excessive body weight or AO in this group.A cross-sectional sample of 141 partially sighted or blind schoolchildren aged 7 to 18.9 years were included in this study. Anthropometric measurements were performed, and sociodemographic variables and ability to attend PEC were recorded. Overweight and obesity were noted among 21.3% and 14.9% of students, respectively. Although more males than females had excessive body weight (39.2% vs 32.3%), the difference was not significant (chi square test [ch] = 3.197; probability value [P] = 0.362). There was a significant association between mean body mass index standard deviation score and age (results of ANOVA analysis [F] = 5.620; P = 0.0045). A waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) ≥0.50 was observed among 27.7% of pupils. The prevalence of AO in boys and girls was 32.9% and 21.0%, respectively; this difference was not significant (ch = 2.48; P = 0.12). There was a significant relationship between mean WHtR and age (7-9 years: 0.477 ± 0.050; 10-13 years: 0.484 ± 0.065; ≥14 years: 0.454 ± 0.061; results of Kruskal-Wallis test [H] = 8.729; P = 0.023, respectively).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that none of the sociodemographic variables examined (except "having siblings") were significantly associated with the occurrence of overweight, obesity, and AO. Subjects with no siblings were 4 times more likely to have WHtR ≥ 0.5 (odds ratio [OR] = 4.22; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.33-17.8; P = 0.01).Overweight and obesity were almost 4 times more frequent (OR = 3.74; 95% CI 0.81-17.4) and AO 3 times more frequent (OR = 3.18, 95% CI 0.71-14.2) among students not participating in PEC. Excessive body mass and AO represent an urgent health problem among schoolchildren with visual impairments. Health education concerning healthy eating habits and physical activity should be provided to this group to reduce potential future health costs.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Preventive Cardiology and Immunology
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Lee S, Yoon JH, Won JU, Lee W, Lee JH, Seok H, Kim YK, Kim CN, Roh J. The Association Between Blood Mercury Levels and Risk for Overweight in a General Adult Population: Results from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Biol Trace Elem Res 2016; 171:251-261. [PMID: 26458904 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-015-0530-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The primary objective of this study was to estimate the association between blood mercury levels and overweight in Korean adults. We analyzed cross-sectional data from 9228 participants (4283 men and 4945 women) who completed the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), 2007-2013. The population was divided into two groups according to the body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC). Blood mercury levels were analyzed using a gold amalgam method with a DMA-80 instrument, categorized into quartiles, and stratified by sex. After adjusting for all covariates, blood mercury was significantly associated with overweight in all subjects. According to the BMI criteria, the adjusted odds ratio of being in the highest blood mercury quartile was 1.75 (95 % confidence interval [CI], 1.53-2.01) overall, 2.09 (95 % CI, 1.71-2.55) in men, and 1.58 (95 % CI, 1.32-1.89) in women. According to the WC criteria, the adjusted odds ratio of being in the highest blood mercury quartile was 1.85 (95 % CI, 1.49-2.30) in men and 1.96 (95 % CI, 1.62-2.36) in women compared to the lowest quartile. Additionally, a trend in overweight across increasing blood mercury levels was observed by the p for trend test in the multiple diagnostic criteria.
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- Seunghyun Lee
- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Incheon Worker's Health Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Incheon Worker's Health Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Incheon Worker's Health Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Incheon Worker's Health Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Incheon Worker's Health Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The Institute for Occupational Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Incheon Worker's Health Center, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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Polfuss M, Papanek P, Meyer-Wentland F, Moosreiner A, Wilkas LR, Sawin KJ. Body Composition Measurement in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Compr Child Adolesc Nurs 2016. [DOI: 10.3109/24694193.2016.1168888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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McPherson AC, Swift JA, Peters M, Lyons J, Joy Knibbe T, Church P, Chen L, Farrell RM, Gorter JW. Communicating about obesity and weight-related topics with children with a physical disability and their families: spina bifida as an example. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 39:791-797. [PMID: 27015588 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2016.1161845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of children with spina bifida (SB), their families and healthcare professionals (HCPs) when discussing weight-related topics. METHOD In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with HCPs from Canadian outpatient SB clinics (n = 13), children aged 6-18 years with SB (n = 17) and their parents (n = 20). Data were analyzed using a phenomenological approach within an interpretative paradigm. RESULTS Many HCPs were not confident talking about weight, concerned that they would damage relationships with children and families. Parents wanted routine weight surveillance, but were worried about their children's self-esteem if their weight was discussed. They wanted HCPs to acknowledge the challenges of weight management in children with a physical disability and provide specialized solutions. Children wanted a positively framed and tailored approach to weight discussions, although this had generally not been their experience. CONCLUSIONS Stakeholders describe therapeutic relationships that are currently disconnected around the issue of weight and obesity. However, children, parents and HCPs all believed that discussing this topic was critical. Positively framed, strengths-based and tailored approaches to weight-related discussions are warranted. Implications for Rehabilitation Rates of overweight and obesity in children and youth with physical disabilities are substantially higher than their typically developing peers. Healthcare professionals, children with physical disabilities and families often find weight-related discussions challenging and disconnected. Weight-related discussions should be tailored to the child and family's circumstances and priorities. Positively framed and strengths-based approaches to weight-related discussions are warranted.
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- Amy C McPherson
- a Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Bloorview Research Institute , Toronto , Canada.,b Dalla Lana School of Public Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Institute , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- c School of Biosciences , University of Nottingham , Nottingham , UK
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- a Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Bloorview Research Institute , Toronto , Canada
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- d Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Child Development Program , Toronto , Canada
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- a Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Bloorview Research Institute , Toronto , Canada
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- d Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Child Development Program , Toronto , Canada.,e Department of Paediatrics , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- f Nutrition Services, Rehabilitation & Complex Continuing Care , Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Toronto , Canada
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- g Department of Pediatrics , Alberta Children's Hospital & University of Calgary , Calgary , Canada
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- h CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Department of Pediatrics , McMaster University , Hamilton , Ontario , Canada
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Phillips KL, Schieve LA, Visser S, Boulet S, Sharma AJ, Kogan MD, Boyle CA, Yeargin-Allsopp M. Prevalence and impact of unhealthy weight in a national sample of US adolescents with autism and other learning and behavioral disabilities. Matern Child Health J 2015; 18:1964-75. [PMID: 24553796 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-014-1442-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We estimated the prevalence of obesity, overweight, and underweight among US adolescents with and without autism and other learning and behavioral developmental disabilities (DDs) and assessed the health consequences of obesity among adolescents with DDs. From the 2008 to 2010 National Health Interview Survey, we selected 9,619 adolescents ages 12-17 years. Parent respondents reported weight, height, presence of DDs and health conditions. We calculated body mass index (BMI) and defined obesity, overweight, and underweight as ≥95th, ≥85th to <95th, and <5th percentiles, respectively, using established criteria. We created mutually-exclusive DD subgroups using the following order of precedence: autism; intellectual disability; attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder; learning disorder/other developmental delay. We compared BMI outcomes among adolescents in each DD group versus adolescents without DDs using multivariable logistic regression. Socio-demographic factors and birthweight were included as confounders. Estimates were weighted to reflect the US population. Both obesity and underweight prevalences were higher among adolescents with than without DDs [adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) 1.5 (1.25-1.75) and 1.5 (1.01-2.20), respectively]. Obesity was elevated among adolescents with all DD types, and was highest among the autism subgroup [aPR 2.1 (1.44-3.16)]. Adolescents with either a DD or obesity had higher prevalences of common respiratory, gastrointestinal, dermatological and neurological conditions/symptoms than nonobese adolescents without DDs. Adolescents with both DDs and obesity had the highest estimates for most conditions. Obesity is high among adolescents with autism and other DDs and poses added chronic health risks. Obesity prevention and management approaches for this vulnerable population subgroup need further consideration.
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- Keydra L Phillips
- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Mailstop E-86, Atlanta, GA, 30333, USA
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de Winter CF, Hermans H, Evenhuis HM, Echteld MA. Associations of symptoms of anxiety and depression with diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors in older people with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2015; 59:176-185. [PMID: 23627768 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depression, anxiety, diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors are frequent health problems among older people with intellectual disability (ID). These conditions may be bidirectionally related. Depression and anxiety may have biological effects causing glucose intolerance, fat accumulation and also lifestyle changes causing metabolic syndrome. But also the effects of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and subsequent cardiovascular disease may affect mood and anxiety. This study investigated the association between depression, anxiety and diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors in older people with ID. METHODS The healthy ageing in intellectual disability-study (HA-ID study) is a cross-sectional study among people aged 50 years and over with ID, receiving formal ID care. Screening instruments for symptoms of anxiety and depression were completed and physical examination and vena-puncture were performed to establish components of the metabolic syndrome, peripheral arterial disease and c-reactive protein. RESULTS Of the 990 people who participated, 17% had symptoms of depression and 16% had symptoms of anxiety. Type I diabetes was present in 1%, type II diabetes in 13% of the study population. Metabolic syndrome, central obesity, hypercholesterolemia and hypertension were present in 45%, 48%, 23% and 53% respectively. In a multivariate logistic regression analysis a significant association was found between increased anxiety symptoms and diabetes only (OR 2.4, 95%CI 1.2-4.9). CONCLUSIONS Increased anxiety symptoms and diabetes are related in older people with ID. This association may be bidirectional. No other associations of depression and anxiety symptoms with cardiovascular risk factors could be proven to be significant. Therefore, more research is needed to unravel the mechanisms of stress, mood disorders and cardiovascular disease in older people with ID. To provide comprehensive care for older people with ID, screening for diabetes and components of the metabolic syndrome in people with anxiety or mood disorders, and screening for symptoms of anxiety or depression in people with diabetes is warranted.
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- C F de Winter
- Intellectual Disability Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of General Practice, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Reinaerde, Den Dolder, The Netherlands
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Availability of state-based obesity surveillance data on high school students with disabilities in the United States. Matern Child Health J 2014; 19:1152-61. [PMID: 25303806 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-014-1616-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the availability of public health surveillance data on obesity among American children with disabilities in state-based surveillance programs. We reviewed annual cross-sectional datasets in state-level surveillance programs for high school students, implemented 2001-2011, for the inclusion of weight and height and disability screening questions. When datasets included a disability screen, its content and consistency of use across years were examined. We identified 54 surveillance programs with 261 annual datasets containing obesity data. Twelve surveillance programs in 11 states included a disability screening question that could be used to extract obesity data for high school students with disabilities, leaving the other 39 states with no state-level obesity data for students with disabilities. A total of 43 annual datasets, 16.5 % of the available datasets, could be used to estimate the obesity status of students with disabilities. The frequency of use of disability questions varied across states, and the content of the questions often changed across years and within a state. We concluded that state surveillance programs rarely contained questions that could be used to identify high school students with disabilities. This limits the availability of data that can be used to monitor obesity and related health statuses among this population in the majority of states.
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Rimmer JH, Vanderbom KA, Bandini LG, Drum CE, Luken K, Suarez-Balcazar Y, Graham ID. GRAIDs: a framework for closing the gap in the availability of health promotion programs and interventions for people with disabilities. Implement Sci 2014; 9:100. [PMID: 25123550 PMCID: PMC4148531 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-014-0100-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based health promotion programs developed and tested in the general population typically exclude people with disabilities. To address this gap, a set of methods and criteria were created to adapt evidence-based health promotion programs for people with disabilities. In this first study, we describe a framework for adapting evidence-based obesity prevention strategies for people with disabilities. We illustrate how the framework has been used to adapt the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) obesity prevention strategies for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. METHODS The development of inclusion guidelines, recommendations and adaptations for obesity prevention (referred to as GRAIDs--Guidelines, Recommendations, Adaptations Including Disability) consists of five components: (i) a scoping review of the published and grey literature; (ii) an expert workgroup composed of nationally recognized leaders in disability and health promotion who review, discuss and modify the scoping review materials and develop the content into draft GRAIDs; (iii) focus groups with individuals with disabilities and their family members (conducted separately) who provide input on the potential applicability of the proposed GRAIDs in real world settings; (iv) a national consensus meeting with 21 expert panel members who review and vote on a final set of GRAIDs; and (v) an independent peer review of GRAIDs by national leaders from key disability organizations and professional groups through an online web portal. RESULTS This is an ongoing project, and to date, the process has been used to develop 11 GRAIDs to coincide with 11 of the 24 CDC obesity prevention strategies. CONCLUSION A set of methods and criteria have been developed to allow researchers, practitioners and government agencies to promote inclusive health promotion guidelines, strategies and practices for people with disabilities. Evidence-based programs developed for people without disabilities can now be adapted for people with disabilities using the GRAIDs framework.
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- James H Rimmer
- />University of Alabama at Birmingham/Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative, 4000 Ridgeway Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209 USA
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- />University of Alabama at Birmingham/Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative, 4000 Ridgeway Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209 USA
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- />Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center/UMass Medical School, 465 Medford St., Charlestown, MA 02129 USA
- />Department of Health Sciences, Boston University, 635 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215 USA
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- />University of New Hampshire, 10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NH 03824 USA
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- />Disability and Health consultant, 800 Highland Trail, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 USA
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- />College of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 West Taylor, MC 8-11, Chicago, IL 60612 USA
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- />Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa; Senior Scientist, Centre for Practice-Changing Research, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Box 711, Ottawa, ON K1H 8 L6 Canada
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The high prevalence of childhood obesity continues to persist, especially in children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health model and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations are appropriate frameworks related to increasing physical activity and healthy eating habits among CYSHCN. This review aims to provide pediatric providers with recommendations in the assessment, treatment, and management of obesity in CYSHCN. RECENT FINDINGS Personal, environmental, and parental factors contribute to participation of CYSHCN in physical activity and consumption of healthy foods. Findings demonstrate that physical activity among CYSHCN is possible with proper guidance and supervision from families, healthcare providers, and community recreation staff. Proper direction from parents can help CYSHCN with food restrictions consume healthier food options. Creative solutions for promoting physical activity and healthy foods are vital for this special population. SUMMARY Promoting healthy weight and addressing health behaviors can contribute to favorable health outcomes and quality of life in CYSHCN. Pediatricians are encouraged to assess risks contributing to obesity in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams (specialists, psychologists, primary care providers, mental health professionals, social workers, physical therapists, and dieticians), providing their patients (CYSHCN) with essential skills and resources to prevent and manage obesity.
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Slevin E, Truesdale-Kennedy M, McConkey R, Livingstone B, Fleming P. Obesity and overweight in intellectual and non-intellectually disabled children. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2014; 58:211-220. [PMID: 22957929 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01615.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have compared overweight and obesity in intellectually disabled (ID) and non-intellectually disabled (N-ID) children. This research compared the prevalence of overweight and obesity between a sample of 218 ID and 229 N-ID school pupils in Northern Ireland (NI). Comparison of the physical activity and dietary behaviour of the two groups of school pupils were also undertaken. METHODS Each pupil completed (assisted if required) a food intake and physical activity questionnaire. Following this body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were measured and recorded. RESULTS Significantly more ID pupils (72, 33%) were overweight/obese compared with 55 (24%) of the N-ID pupils in accordance with their BMI. ID pupils also had significantly higher waist circumferences. Over a quarter of foods consumed by the pupils were fatty and sugary foods and close to 30% of these foods were eaten by the ID children. Pupils spent most of their time engaging in low levels of activity such as reading, watching TV, on games consoles and listening to music. Pupils with an ID spent fewer hours on moderate and high levels of activities compared with those children with N-ID. CONCLUSIONS Results of this study found higher levels of overweight and obesity in this sample than in international published research. Additionally significantly higher numbers of ID pupils were overweight and obese indicating the need for future research and public health to focus on this issue.
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- E Slevin
- Institute of Nursing Research, University of Ulster, Belfast, UK
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Santa Maria D, Swartz MC, Markham C, Chandra J, McCurdy S, Basen-Engquist K. Exploring Parental Factors Related to Weight Management in Survivors of Childhood Central Nervous System Tumors. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2014; 31:84-94. [DOI: 10.1177/1043454213518112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Childhood central nervous system tumor survivors (CCNSTS) are at risk for adverse health issues. Little research has been conducted to explore the role of parental factors in weight management to mitigate adverse health outcomes. We conducted 9 group interviews (n = 20) with CCNSTS, their parents, and health care providers to ascertain parental factors that may influence weight management practices in CCNSTS. Three main themes were identified: parenting style, parent–child connectedness, and food and physical activity (PA) environment. Although most parents adopted an authoritative parenting style related to diet and PA practices, some adopted a permissive parenting style. Participants expressed high levels of connection that may hinder the development of peer relationships and described the food and PA environments that promote or hinder weight management through parental modeling of healthy eating and PA and access to healthy food and activities. Weight management interventions for CCNSTS may experience greater benefit from using a family-focused approach, promoting positive food and PA environments, parental modeling of healthy eating and exercise, and partnering with youth to adopt weight management behaviors.
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- Diane Santa Maria
- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA
- The University of Texas School of Nursing, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA
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Lin JD, Wu TY, Lin LP, Hsu SW, Liu CT, Wu CL. An exploratory study of health behaviors and the risks for triple H (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia) in young adults with disabilities between 20 and 39 years of age. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2013; 34:3211-3217. [PMID: 23886762 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent and has important implications for the health care sector. However, information on the implications of metabolic syndrome for people with disabilities is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between health behaviors and the risk for triple H (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia) in young adults with disabilities. The present study analyzed the annual health examination charts of 705 young adults with disabilities between ages 20 and 39 in Taiwan. Results found that the prevalence of hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension in adults with disabilities was 5%, 15% and 17.7%, respectively. These prevalence figures were higher than those for the general population of the same age group in Taiwan. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that almost none of the health behaviors were significantly correlated with the occurrence of triple H disorders among young adults with disabilities. Only one factor, BMI, independently predicted the occurrence of triple H disorders. We suggest that future studies should scrutinize the effects of health behaviors on triple-H disorders in people with disabilities to initiate personalize health promotion programs for this group.
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- Jin-Ding Lin
- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Healthcare Administration, College of Public Health and Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Chung-Hua Foundation for People with Intellectual Disabilities, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Fox MH, Witten MH, Lullo C. Reducing Obesity Among People With Disabilities. JOURNAL OF DISABILITY POLICY STUDIES 2013; 25:175-185. [PMID: 26113785 DOI: 10.1177/1044207313494236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Achieving healthy weight for people with disabilities in the United States is a challenge. Obesity rates for adults and children with disabilities are significantly higher than for those without disabilities, with differences remaining even when controlling for other factors. Reasons for this disparity include lack of healthy food options for many people with disabilities living in restrictive environments, difficulty with chewing or swallowing food, medication use contributing to changes in appetite, physical limitations that can reduce a person's ability to exercise, constant pain, energy imbalance, lack of accessible environments in which to exercise or fully participate in other activities, and resource scarcity among many segments of the disability population. In order for there to be a coordinated national effort to address this issue, a framework needs to be developed from which research, policy, and practice can emerge. This paper reviews existing literature and presents a conceptual model that can be used to inform such a framework, provides examples of promising practices, and discusses challenges and opportunities moving forward.
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- Michael H Fox
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Fehlings D, Switzer L, Findlay B, Knights S. Interactive computer play as "motor therapy" for individuals with cerebral palsy. Semin Pediatr Neurol 2013; 20:127-38. [PMID: 23948687 DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2013.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of evidence for interactive computer play (ICP) to improve motor performance (including motor control, strength, or cardiovascular [CVS] fitness) in individuals with cerebral palsy. A computer-assisted literature search was completed, focusing on ICP as a therapeutic modality to improve motor outcomes in individuals of all ages with cerebral palsy with a specific focus on upper and lower extremity motor outcomes and promotion of CVS fitness. Articles were classified according to American Academy of Neurology guidelines and recommendation classifications were given based on the levels of evidence. Seventeen articles underwent full-text review including 6 on upper extremity motor function, 5 on lower extremity motor function, 1 on CVS fitness, and 5 on studies with a combination of upper or lower extremity or CVS fitness focus or both. Overall, there was level B (probable) evidence for ICP interventions to improve lower extremity motor control or function. However, there was inadequate evidence (level U) for ICP interventions improving upper limb motor control or function or CVS fitness. Although promising trends are apparent, the strongest level of evidence exists for the use of ICP to improve gross motor outcomes. Additional evidence is warranted especially when evaluating the effect of ICP on upper limb motor outcomes and CVS fitness.
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- Darcy Fehlings
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Memari AH, Ghaheri B, Ziaee V, Kordi R, Hafizi S, Moshayedi P. Physical activity in children and adolescents with autism assessed by triaxial accelerometry. Pediatr Obes 2013; 8:150-8. [PMID: 23042790 DOI: 10.1111/j.2047-6310.2012.00101.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2012] [Revised: 08/12/2012] [Accepted: 08/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine physical activity (PA) patterns in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well as to address PA determinant factors by employing triaxial accelerometry. METHODS In a school-based cross-sectional study of 80 children and adolescents with ASD (mean = 9.6, standard deviation = 1.8), we investigated demographics, children's behavioural and clinical profile, and their PA data as objectively measured using an Actigraph GT3X on the right hip for seven consecutive days. All activity measures were expressed as counts per minute (c.p.m.). RESULTS There was a substantial reduction in activity across the adolescent years in ASD. Girls were significantly less active than boys with ASD. Participants were remarkably less active in school compared to after-school, and there was a PA decline during weekdays compared to weekends, which was not significant. Household structure, sedentary pursuits, comorbidities and obesity were identified as other determinants of PA in children with ASD. CONCLUSIONS Given the limited objective assessment of PA in children with ASD, our findings stressed the need for improving PA programmes, particularly for girls and older children with ASD. This study also provided important information for counselling clinicians, families and school policy-makers about health issues in ASD.
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- A H Memari
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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McPherson AC, Swift JA, Yung E, Lyons J, Church P. The assessment of weight status in children and young people attending a spina bifida outpatient clinic: a retrospective medical record review. Disabil Rehabil 2013; 35:2123-31. [PMID: 23510013 PMCID: PMC3857675 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2013.771705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2012] [Revised: 01/21/2013] [Accepted: 01/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Children with disabilities are two to three times more likely to become overweight or obese than typically developing children. Children with spina bifida (SB) are at particular risk, yet obesity prevalence and weight management with this population are under-researched. This retrospective chart review explored how weight is assessed and discussed in a children's SB outpatient clinic. METHOD Height/weight data were extracted from records of children aged 2-18 with a diagnosis of SB attending an outpatient clinic at least once between June 2009-2011. Body mass index was calculated and classified using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cut-offs. Notes around weight, diet and physical/sedentary activities were transcribed verbatim and analysed using descriptive thematic analysis. RESULTS Of 180 eligible patients identified, only 63 records had sufficient data to calculate BMI; 15 patients were overweight (23.81%) and 11 obese (17.46%). Weight and physical activity discussions were typically related to function (e.g. mobility, pain). Diet discussions focused on bowel and bladder function and dietary challenges. CONCLUSIONS Anthropometrics were infrequently recorded, leaving an incomplete picture of weight status in children with SB and suggesting that weight is not prioritised. Bowel/bladder function was highlighted over other benefits of a healthy body weight, indicating that health promotion opportunities are being missed. Implications for Rehabilitation It is important to assess, categorise and record anthropometric data for children and youth with spina bifida as they may be at particular risk of excess weight. Information around weight categorisation should be discussed openly and non-judgmentally with children and their families. Health promotion opportunities may be missed by focusing solely on symptom management or function. Healthcare professionals should emphasise the broad benefits of healthy eating and physical activity, offering strategies to enable the child to incorporate healthy lifestyle behaviours appropriate to their level of ability.
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- Amy C. McPherson
- Bloorview Research Institute, Dalla Lana School of Public
HealthToronto, ONCanada
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of
NottinghamNottinghamUK
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- Bloorview Research InstituteToronto, ONCanada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalToronto, ONCanada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalToronto, ONCanada
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Kim Y, Conners RT, Hart PD, Kang YS, Kang M. Association of physical activity and body mass index with metabolic syndrome among U.S. adolescents with disabilities. Disabil Health J 2013; 6:253-9. [PMID: 23769485 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2012] [Revised: 11/28/2012] [Accepted: 01/09/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with disabilities (A-With-D) have shown to be less physically active and more obese compared to adolescents without disabilities (A-Without-D); however, little is known in regards to the impact of physical activity (PA) and body mass index (BMI) on metabolic syndrome (MetS) among A-with-D. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence of MetS, PA levels and BMI percentile between A-With-D and A-Without-D, and to examine the influence of PA and BMI on MetS among A-With-D. METHODS Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2010 was used in this study. Inclusion criteria for the study consisted of those who indicated, in the survey, that they had received special education or early intervention service (n = 278). PA level was assessed subjectively by asking the amount of leisure time PA. BMI percentile was obtained using BMI growth charts by age and sex. The continuous MetS (cMetS) score was computed using age and sex standardized residual for mean arterial blood pressure, triglyceride, glucose, waist circumference, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. RESULTS A-With-D were more likely to be obese and less likely to be engaged in PA compared to A-Without-D. A-With-D were less favorable to MetS with significantly higher cMetS scores than A-Without-D. Lower levels of PA and higher percentile of BMI were significantly associated with higher levels of cMetS scores among A-With-D. CONCLUSION This study provided empirical evidence for the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle (i.e., increasing the level of PA and decreasing the BMI percentile) among A-With-D in order to reduce the risk of MetS.
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- Youngdeok Kim
- Department of Health and Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University, 1500 Greenland Dr., P.O. Box 96, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, USA.
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Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Fairman AD. Effectiveness of an upper extremity exercise device and text message reminders to exercise in adults with spina bifida: a pilot study. Assist Technol 2013; 25:181-93. [PMID: 24620701 PMCID: PMC3955014 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2012.747572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Obesity, deconditioning, cognitive impairment, and poor exercise tolerance are health issues concerning adults with spina bifida (SB). Our aim is to describe exercise participation and identify motivating tactics and exercise devices that increase participation. In a quasi-experimental randomized crossover design, the GameCycle was compared to a Saratoga Silver I arm ergometer. Personalized free or low-cost text/voice message reminders to exercise were sent. Nineteen young adults with SB were assigned to either the GameCycle or Saratoga exercise group. Within each group, participants were randomized to receive reminders to exercise, or no reminders, then crossed over to the opposite message group after eight weeks. Before and after a 16-week exercise program anthropometric, metabolic, exercise testing and questionnaire data, and recorded participation were collected. Miles traveled by the GameCycle group were significantly higher than the Saratoga exercise groups. No significant differences were found in participation between the message reminder groups. Low participation rates were seen overall. Those using the GameCycle traveled more miles. Barriers to exercise participation may have superseded ability to motivate adults with SB to exercise even with electronic reminders. Support from therapists to combat deconditioning and develop coping skills may be needed.
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Lin JD, Lin LP, Liou SW, Chen YC, Hsu SW, Liu CT. Gender differences in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among adults with disabilities based on a community health check up data. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2013; 34:516-520. [PMID: 23085500 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2012] [Accepted: 09/03/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in society gradually and has important implications for public health in recent years. The present study aims to examine the gender effect on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults with disabilities. A cross-sectional study was conduct to analyze annual health check-up chart of 419 people with disabilities whose age ≥ 20 years in east Taiwan. We used to diagnose the metabolic syndrome was defined by the Taiwan Bureau of Health Promotion as the presence of three or more of the following five components: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose level, high triglyceride level, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level. The results showed that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 19.3% in the study subjects (16.8% in men and 23.1% in women; p = 0.110). Our study also indicated that the genders were significantly different in the followings (men vs. women): abdominal obesity (33.2% vs. 50.9%; p<0.001), high blood pressure (36.4% vs. 23.7%; p = 0.006), high fasting glucose level (18.4 vs. 14.8%; p = 0.334), high triglyceride level (24.0% vs. 14.2%; p = 0.014) and HDL-C (21.6% vs. 35.5%; p = 0.002) among the sample. To prevent the metabolic syndrome occurrence and consequences, the study suggests that the health authorities should put greater efforts to address the metabolic syndrome components, particularly in higher rates of obesity-related health conditions to avoid significant health and health care costs in the future.
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- Jin-Ding Lin
- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, 161, Min-Chun E Rd, Sec 6, Nei-Hu, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
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Lin LP, Liu CT, Liou SW, Hsu SW, Lin JD. High blood pressure in adults with disabilities: influence of gender, body weight and health behaviors. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2012; 33:1508-1515. [PMID: 22522209 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2012] [Accepted: 03/27/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The aims of this study were to explore the mean and distribution of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and to examine the influence of gender, body weight and health behaviors on hypertension in adults with disabilities. We analyzed the 2010 annual community health examination chart of adults with disabilities in east Taiwan. The study samples included 833 adults with disabilities whose age 30 years and over participated in the analyses. The mean value of diastolic and systolic blood pressure (mmHg) of the study participants was 76.51 ± 12.65 (range = 40-155) and 127.39 ± 20.32 (range = 77-221). Fifteen percent and 23.4% of the participants have high diastolic (>/=90 mmHg) and systolic (>/= 140 mmHg) blood pressure. There were 27.4% of the participants who had hypertension, high diastolic or/and systolic blood pressure. Finally, we found that the factors of older age (OR = 2.45, 95% CI = 1.22-4.93), overweight or obese in BMI (OR = 6.72, 95% CI = 1.90-23.78; OR = 6.76, 95% CI = 1.84-24.84), waist circumference (OR = 1.64, 95% CI = 1.03-2.61) and vegetable/fruit intake (OR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.39-0.94) were variables that could significantly predict the hypertension condition of the subjects after controlling factors of marital status, type and level of disability. To improve the healthcare for people who suffer with and prevention for hypertension, the study highlights the health authorities should pay much attention to blood pressure condition and their determinants for people with disabilities in the communities.
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- Lan-Ping Lin
- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, 161, Min-Chun E Rd, Sec 6, Nei-Hu, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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Howcroft J, Klejman S, Fehlings D, Wright V, Zabjek K, Andrysek J, Biddiss E. Active Video Game Play in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Potential for Physical Activity Promotion and Rehabilitation Therapies. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 93:1448-56. [PMID: 22571917 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2011] [Revised: 02/06/2012] [Accepted: 02/07/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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McPherson AC, Lindsay S. How do children with disabilities view ‘healthy living’? A descriptive pilot study. Disabil Health J 2012; 5:201-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2012.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2011] [Revised: 03/29/2012] [Accepted: 04/05/2012] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Morbidity patterns among the underweight, overweight and obese between 2 and 18 years: population-based cross-sectional analyses. Int J Obes (Lond) 2012; 37:86-93. [PMID: 22689070 DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2012.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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CONTEXT No study has documented how symptomatic morbidity varies across the body mass index (BMI) spectrum (underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese) or across the entire child and adolescent age range. OBJECTIVE To (1) quantify physical and psychosocial morbidities experienced by 2-18-year-olds according to BMI status and (2) explore morbidity patterns by age. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Cross-sectional data from two Australian population studies (the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children and the Health of Young Victorians Study) were collected during 2000-2006. Participants were grouped into five age bands: 2-3 (n=4606), 4-5 (n=4983), 6-7 (n=4464), 8-12 (n=1541) and 13-18 (n=928) years. MAIN MEASURES Outcomes-Parent- and self-reported global health; physical, psychosocial and mental health; special health-care needs; wheeze; asthma and sleep problems. Exposure-measured BMI (kg m(-2)) categorised using standard international cutpoints. ANALYSES The variation in comorbidities across BMI categories within and between age bands was examined using linear and logistic regression models. RESULTS Comorbidities varied with BMI category for all except sleep problems, generally showing the highest levels for the obese category. However, patterns differed markedly between age groups. In particular, poorer global health and special health-care needs were associated with underweight in young children, but obesity in older children. Prevalence of poorer physical health varied little by BMI in 2-5-year-olds, but from 6 to 7 years was increasingly associated with obesity. Normal-weight children tended to experience the best psychosocial and mental health, with little evidence that the U-shaped associations of these variables with BMI status varied by age. Wheeze and asthma increased slightly with BMI at all ages. CONCLUSIONS Deviation from normal weight is associated with health differences in children and adolescents that vary by morbidity and age. As well as lowering risks for later disease, promoting normal body weight appears central to improving the health and well-being of the young.
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A conceptual model for identifying, preventing, and managing secondary conditions in people with disabilities. Phys Ther 2011; 91:1728-39. [PMID: 22003160 DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20100410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Secondary conditions are considered a direct consequence of having a disability, and many are presumed to be preventable. Although a few researchers have noted that people with disabilities are exposed to several secondary conditions, including pain, fatigue, depression, and obesity, what is lacking in the literature is a conceptual framework for understanding the antecedents, risk factors, and consequences of secondary conditions. To move the rehabilitation and public health professions toward a more unified approach to understanding and managing secondary conditions as well as distinguishing them from chronic and associated conditions, this article proposes a set of criteria for defining secondary conditions and a conceptual model that considers the potential factors associated with their onset, impact, severity, and management.
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2011; 18:336-8. [PMID: 21878756 DOI: 10.1097/med.0b013e32834ba6ec] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Alavian SM, Miri SM, Tabatabaei SV, Keshvari M, Behnava B, Elizee PK, Mahboobi N, Lankarani KB. Lipid Profiles and Hepatitis C Viral Markers in HCV-Infected Thalassemic Patients. Gut Liver 2011; 5:348-55. [PMID: 21927665 PMCID: PMC3166677 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2011.5.3.348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2010] [Accepted: 01/07/2011] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background/Aims The distribution of blood lipids, glucose and their determinants in thalassemic patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has rarely been investigated. Thus, we aimed to investigate the relationship between both liver histologic findings and viral markers and serum lipids in thalassemic patients chronically infected with HCV. Methods We enrolled 280 polytransfused thalassemic patients with chronic hepatitis C. HCV viral load was determined using the Amplicor test. Genotyping was performed using genotype specific primers. Fasting serum lipid, glucose, ferritin and liver function enzyme concentrations were measured. A modified Knodell scoring system was used to stage liver fibrosis and to grade necroinflammatory activity. Perls' staining was used to assess hepatic siderosis. Results Just one subject had total cholesterol >200 mg/dL, and 7% had triglycerides >150 mg/dL. The mean high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and glucose levels were 37 and 104 (97-111) mg/dL, respectively. Viral markers, liver histological findings and aminotransferase activity were not associated with serum lipid levels. Serum triglycerides, total cholesterol and ferritin were independent risk factors for impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes in these patients. Conclusions The majority of the patients had blood lipid levels (with the exception of HDL) within the defined normal range; viral and liver histological factors do not appear to play a significant role in changing the levels of serum lipids or glucose in these patients.
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- Seyed-Moayed Alavian
- Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Baqiyatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Tehran, Iran
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