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Berhanu KZ, Shiferaw AA. The mediating role of healthy lifestyle behavior in the relationship between religious practice and academic achievement in university students. BMC Psychol 2023; 11:416. [PMID: 38012783 PMCID: PMC10683229 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01455-1] [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: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The issues of religious practice, healthy lifestyle behavior and academic achievement are global agendas. Most previous research has focused on either one or two of the variables, not three of them (e.g. just the relationship between religious practice and healthy lifestyle behavior). And addressing these three issues, by and large, demands a systemic approach to re-thinking the current level and improving it. OBJECTIVE To examine the causal relationship between religious practice, healthy lifestyle behavior, and academic achievement in the case of Debre Markos University (DMU) and Injibara University (IU), Ethiopia. METHODS Four hundred forty students are participated voluntarily using random sampling techniques. To attain this objective, a cross-sectional research method design was used. RESULTS The mean scores of students' healthy lifestyle behavior is more than average in all aspects. MANOVA results revealed that batch, ethnicity (region), and the university did not display a statistically significant difference among the composite (or combined) scores of both students' healthy lifestyles and religious practice. However, religious affiliation and gender religious practice and have an effect on religious practice and healthy lifestyle behavior respectively. The correlation output informs that religious practice and healthy lifestyle behavior are positively and significantly correlated with each other. Religious practice also significantly predicted students' healthy lifestyle behavior. Despite this, the academic achievement of students didn't have any relationship with their religious practice and healthy lifestyle behavior. CONCLUSION University students' healthy lifestyle behavior doesn't play an intervening variable in the effect of religious practice on academic achievement. Possible practical implications and recommendations have been forwarded.
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- Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu
- Department of Education Leadership and Management, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, 524 Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, Gauteng
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- Department of Psychology, Debre Markos University, 269, Debre Markos, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.
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Portes LA, da Silva CSA, de Oliveira NC. Nutritional status and physical activity of school-aged children with distinct health habits. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2023; 57:219-225. [PMID: 37739660 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2023.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Obesity and sedentarism impact health and quality of life. School is a crucial environment for promoting healthy habits. The aim of this study was to identify and analyze studies on nutritional status and physical activity of school-aged children and adolescents with different lifestyles. This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, and results we presented according to PICO approach. Databases consulted were "ERIC", "Web of Science", "PubMed", "Scopus", and "Scielo". The search resulted in 14 studies. Boys and girls from Adventist (SDA) schools were lighter than those from public schools. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among them was lower in relation to the general population. The quality of the diet was better in SDA students when compared non-Adventists. Students from SDA schools were less involved in harmful habits to health. Differences in lifestyle among SDA and students from other public and private schools seem to favorably affect their nutritional status. There is no difference in the practice of physical activities, but SDA students spent less hours in sedentary activities. In conclusion, results may assist the planning of interventions aiming at the role of schools in the empowerment of children in promoting their personal health.
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- Leslie Andrews Portes
- Laboratory of Cardiac Physiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP), Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Master Course in Health Promotion, Adventist University of Sao Paulo (UNASP), Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil; Master and PhD Program in Nursing and Health, University of Guarulhos (UnG), Guarulhos, SP, Brazil
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Acosta Enríquez ME, Uribe Salas FJ, Baek J, Sierra Archbold JP, Carrillo G. Association between life-style behaviors and health outcomes in Adventist and non-Adventist adolescents in Mexico: a pilot study. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1705. [PMID: 31856777 PMCID: PMC6924060 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-8042-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Identifying lifestyle-related health predictors affecting adolescent behaviors is a matter of interest and study for diverse audiences, including the religious sphere. The Adventist religion recommends their followers to adopt a healthy diet, adequate rest, physical activity, sufficient water intake, and non-use of addictive substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, as well as fostering faith and hope to give meaning to life. Methods A cross-sectional and observational study was conducted among adolescent students aged 13 to 19 years old in Montemorelos City, Nuevo León, Northern Mexico, between September 14, 2017 and February 13, 2018. This study included 363 Mexican adolescents, consisting of 202 Adventists and 161 non-Adventists. The binomial logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the relationships between religious affiliation and life-style behaviors and evaluate the effect of life-style behaviors on health outcomes by religious affiliation. Age, gender, type of residence, and place of birth were controlled. Results We found that Adventist adolescents were more likely to be watching TV for 2 h or less per day (p < 0.001), have enough sleeping time for 7 h or more (p < 0.001), go to bed early at 11 o’clock or before (p < 0.001), and have breakfast (p = 0.006) than non-Adventist adolescents significantly. It indicates that Adventist students are more likely to have healthier life-style behaviors than non-Adventist students. The multiple binomial regression models showed that in the group of Adventist adolescents sporting activity and hours watching TV were significantly associated with obesity risk (p = 0.001) and risky eating patterns (p = 0.044), respectively, controlling for age, gender, type of residence, and place of birth. No relationship was found between life-style behaviors and health outcomes in non-Adventist adolescents. Conclusions Religious affiliation could serve as a predictor of healthy behaviors among adolescents. This study concluded that Adventist adolescents are more likely to have a healthier lifestyle behavior than non-Adventist adolescents and various health-related behaviors were specifically identified among Adventist participants.
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- Maria Elena Acosta Enríquez
- Montemorelos University, Sciences of Health Faculty, Nutrition School, School of Public Health, Libertad 1300 Pte., C.P. 67500, Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Progreso 503, Seccion 1, Amp Tierra y Esperanza, C.P. 26020, Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, 212 Adriance Lab Road, Suite 110, College Station, TX, USA
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- Montemorelos University, Sciences of Health Faculty, Nutrition School, School of Public Health, Libertad 1300 Pte., C.P. 67500, Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, 212 Adriance Lab Road, Suite 110, College Station, TX, USA.
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Craig BA, Morton DP, Morey PJ, Kent LM, Beamish P, Gane AB, Bogacs P, Butler TL, Rankin PM, Price KR. Factors predicting the mental health of adolescents attending a faith-based Australian school system: a multi-group structural equation analysis. J Ment Health 2019; 29:401-409. [PMID: 31066599 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2019.1608929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Background: Adolescents attending Seventh-day Adventist schools (Adventist) in Australia tend to experience good health and exhibit better health behaviors than national norms, however few studies have investigated factors predicting their mental health.Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the complex network of factors that predict the mental health status (MHS) of adolescents attending Adventist schools in Australia.Methods: A survey instrument was used to collect data from 1527 secondary school students attending Adventist schools across Australia. Structural equation modeling was employed to examine concomitantly the direct and indirect effects of childhood experiences, present attitudes and selected health behaviors on MHS.Results: Childhood family dynamics had the strongest association with MHS (βtotal = 0.33) followed by a sense of meaning and purpose (βtotal = 0.27), perceived social misfit status (βtotal = -0.19), and school academic performance (βtotal = 0.18). Multi-group analysis found significant pathway differences in the model for gender with regards to the association of meaning and purpose, physical activity and sleep quantity with MHS.Conclusions: The outcomes of the study highlight the importance of early positive childhood family dynamics and the discovery of meaning and purpose during adolescence to promote positive mental health among adolescents.
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- Bevan Adrian Craig
- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, Business and Science, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, Business and Science, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia
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- Adventist Health Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Wahroonga, Australia
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Craig BA, Morton DP, Kent LM, Gane AB, Butler TL, Rankin PM, Price KR. Religious Affiliation Influences on the Health Status and Behaviours of Students Attending Seventh-Day Adventist Schools in Australia. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2018; 57:994-1009. [PMID: 28913748 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-017-0495-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Students attending Seventh-day Adventist (Adventist) schools in Australia have been shown to have better health status and behaviours compared to secular norms, yet these schools cater for a high percentage of non-Adventist students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of religious affiliation (Adventist/non-Adventist) on the health status and behaviours of students attending Adventist secondary schools in Australia. The sample included 1734 students who responded to a health and lifestyle survey that captured demographic details, self-reported height and weight, self-reported health status, mental health and select health behaviours. Students who identified themselves as Adventist reported significantly better health behaviours than the non-Adventist students in several behavioural domains, especially among the male students. However, this did not translate to a difference in health status. Further research is needed to understand the causal mechanisms responsible for the potential health advantage of Adventist students, which may include family or church religious influences.
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- Bevan Adrian Craig
- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, PO Box 19, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265, Australia.
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, PO Box 19, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, PO Box 19, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265, Australia
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- Avondale Seminary, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, PO Box 19, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, PO Box 19, Cooranbong, NSW, 2265, Australia
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- Adventist Health, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia
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Craig BA, Morton DP, Morey PJ, Kent LM, Gane AB, Butler TL, Rankin PM, Price KR. The association between self-rated health and social environments, health behaviors and health outcomes: a structural equation analysis. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:440. [PMID: 29615084 PMCID: PMC5883599 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5323-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background The factors shaping the health of the current generation of adolescents are multi-dimensional and complex. The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of self-rated health (SRH) of adolescents attending a faith-based school system in Australia. Methods A total of 788 students attending 21 Seventh-day Adventist schools in Australia responded to a health and lifestyle survey that assessed SRH as well as potential determinants of SRH including the health outcomes mental health, vitality, body mass index (BMI), select health behaviors, social factors and personal demographics. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data and examine the direct and indirect effects of these factors on SRH. Results The structural model developed was a good fit with the data. The health outcome mental health had the strongest association with SRH (β = 0.17). Several upstream variables were also associated with higher SRH ratings. The health behavior sleep hours had the strongest association with SRH (βtotal = 0.178) followed by fruit/vegetable consumption (βtotal = 0.144), physical activity (βtotal = 0.135) and a vegetarian diet (βtotal = 0.103). Of the demographic and social variables measured, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) had the strongest association with SRH (βtotal = − 0.125), negatively influencing SRH, and gender also associated with an increase in SRH (βtotal = 0.092), with the influence of these factors being mediated through other variables in the model. Conclusions This study presents a conceptual model that illustrates the complex network of factors concomitantly associated with SRH in adolescents. The outcomes of the study provide insights into the determinants of adolescent SRH which may inform priority areas for improving this construct.
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- Bevan Adrian Craig
- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia.
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Education, Business and Science, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
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- Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
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- Lifestyle Research Centre, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
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- Adventist Health Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Wahroonga, NSW, Australia
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CNOP MLDE, MONTEIRO LS, RODRIGUES PRM, ESTIMA CCP, VEIGA GVD, PEREIRA RA. Meal habits and anthropometric indicators in adolescents from public and private schools of the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. REV NUTR 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-98652018000100004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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ABSTRACT Objective To describe meal consumption habits and assess their associations with anthropometric indicators. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed on 1,749 elementary and high school students from public and private schools in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (mean age=15.3 years), who were selected for the baseline of the Longitudinal Study for Nutritional Assessment of Adolescents. Meal habits and meals consumed in the company of parents were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. The consumption of the main meals was categorized as regular (daily) or irregular (≤6 times a week). The meal consumption profile was considered either satisfactory (breakfast, lunch, and dinner consumed on a daily basis) or unsatisfactory. Body Mass Index, waist-to-height ratio, and body fat percentage were calculated. The association between meal consumption habits and anthropometric indicators was estimated using multivariate logistic regression models, adjusted for age and sex and stratified according to the type of school. Results Regular lunch consumption was more frequent among private schools students, who also had higher frequency of eating dinner irregularly. Among students from private schools, the unsatisfactory meal consumption profile and irregular meal habits were associated with being overweight, having a high waist-to-height ratio, and increased body fat percentage. Among students from public schools, it was observed association between being overweight with irregular breakfast habits. Conclusion In adolescents, the association between meal habits and weight status may be modulated by socioeconomic condition.
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