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Portingale J, Krug I, Butler D. Whose body is it anyway? Cultural reflections on embodiment illusion research in eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1433596. [PMID: 39077628 PMCID: PMC11284630 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1433596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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- Jade Portingale
- School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Psychology and Counselling, The Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Department of Psychology, Counselling and Therapy, LaTrobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Ji JS, Liu L, Huang H, Chen HW, Xiao L, Lu XY, Ni YY, Jia WJ, Huang L. The body mass index and the risk of ectopic pregnancy: a 5-year retrospective case-control study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2024; 24:143. [PMID: 38368325 PMCID: PMC10873945 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-024-06319-z] [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: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Acknowledging the associated risk factors may have a positive impact on reducing the incidence of ectopic pregnancy (EP). In recent years, body mass index (BMI) has been mentioned in research. However, few studies are available and controversial on the relationship between EP and BMI. METHODS We retrospectively studied the EP women as a case group and the deliveries as a control group in the central hospital of Wuhan during 2017 ~ 2021. χ2 test of variables associated with ectopic pregnancy was performed to find differences. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the association of the variables of age, parity, history of induced abortion, history of ectopic pregnancy, history of spontaneous abortion, history of appendectomy surgery and BMI (< 18.5 kg/m2, 18.5 ~ 24.9 kg/m2, 25 kg/m2 ~ 29.9 kg/m2, ≥ 30 kg /m2) with EP. RESULTS They were 659 EP and 1460 deliveries. The variables of age, parity, history of induced abortion, history of ectopic pregnancy and BMI were different significantly(P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that the variables of age > 35 years old [(OR (Odds Ratio), 5.415; 95%CI (Confidence Interval), 4.006 ~ 7.320, P < 0.001], history of ectopic pregnancy (OR, 3.944; 95%CI, 2.405 ~ 6.467; P < 0.001), history of induced abortion(OR, 3.365; 95%CI, 2.724 ~ 4.158, P < 0.001) and low BMI (< 18.5 kg/m2) (OR, 1.929; 95%CI, 1.416 ~ 2.628, P < 0.001])increased the risk of EP. CONCLUSION The history of ectopic pregnancy, history of induced abortion and age > 35 years old were the risk factors with EP. In addition to these traditional factors, we found low BMI (< 18.5 kg/m2) with women may increase the risk to EP.
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- Jin-Shuang Ji
- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- The Diagnosis and Therapy Center of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Electrophysiology, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
- The Diagnosis and Therapy Center of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Electrophysiology, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China.
- The Diagnosis and Therapy Center of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Electrophysiology, Tongji Medical College, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430014, Hubei, China.
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Adams V. Validation of the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M) among First-Generation Asian Immigrants. HEALTH & SOCIAL WORK 2024; 49:17-24. [PMID: 38041548 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlad033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Internalized weight bias (i.e., the application of negative weight-based stereotypes to one's self-evaluation) is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes. The 10-item version of the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M) is one of the most commonly used measures to assess internalized weight bias. However, studies examining the psychometric properties of the WBIS-M are limited in racially minoritized U.S.-based populations. The current study sought to examine the factor structure of the 10-item version of the WBIS-M in a sample of first-generation Asian immigrants, as both native and foreign-born Asian populations have consistently demonstrated higher rates of weight-related concerns relative to other racially minoritized groups. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess the factor structure, and a multiple indicator multiple cause modeling approach was used to assess associations between internalized weight bias and sociodemographic predictors. Results confirm the unidimensionality of the WBIS-M and provide preliminary support for a nine-item version. Identifying as a woman (p = .027) and perceiving oneself as overweight (p < .001) were significantly associated with greater internalized weight bias. When working with Asian and Asian American clients, mental health service providers should be aware of potential weight-related concerns and may consider using the WBIS-M to assess for internalized weight bias.
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Han K, Lim NK, Choi H, Song BM, Park HY. Weight Changes and Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors Are Associated With Dysmenorrhea in Young Women. J Korean Med Sci 2023; 38:e136. [PMID: 37158772 PMCID: PMC10166698 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2023.38.e136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of dysmenorrhea and to investigate the effect of weight changes or unhealthy weight control behaviors on dysmenorrhea in young Korean women. METHODS We used large-scale data of women, aged 14 to 44 years, who participated in the Korean Study of Women's Health-Related Issues. Dysmenorrhea was measured using a visual analog scale and was categorized as none, mild, moderate, and severe according to the severity. Weight changes and unhealthy weight control behaviors (any of the behaviors, fasting/meal skipping, drugs, the use of unapproved dietary supplements, and one-food diets) over the past year were self-reported. We used multinomial logistic regression to investigate the association between weight changes or unhealthy weight control behaviors and dysmenorrhea. RESULTS Of the 5,829 young women participating in the study, 5,245 (90.0%) participants experienced dysmenorrhea [2,184 (37.5%) had moderate and 1,358 (23.3%) had severe]. After adjusting for confounders, the odds ratios for moderate and severe dysmenorrhea in participants with weight changes ≥ 3 kg (vs. < 3 kg) were 1.19 (95% confidence interval: 1.05-1.35) and 1.25 (95% confidence interval: 1.08-1.45), respectively. The odds ratios in participants with any unhealthy weight control behaviors were 1.22 (95% confidence interval: 1.04-1.42) and 1.41 (95% confidence interval: 1.19-1.67) for those with moderate and severe dysmenorrhea, respectively. CONCLUSION Weight changes (≥ 3 kg) or unhealthy weight control behaviors are common among young women, which may adversely affect dysmenorrhea. Therefore, attention needs to be paid to excessive weight changes and unhealthy weight control behaviors to improve dysmenorrhea in young women.
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- Kyunghee Han
- Division of Population Health Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Population Health Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Population Health Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Population Health Research, Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Korea National Institute of Health, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea.
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Cheung YT, Chan DFY, Lee CK, Tsoi WC, Lau CW, Leung JNS, So JCC, Wong CLP, Tsang STY, Chu YYL, Li CK. Iron Deficiency among School-Aged Adolescents in Hong Kong: Prevalence, Predictors, and Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2578. [PMID: 36767942 PMCID: PMC9916133 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Iron deficiency (ID) is a prevalent nutritional deficiency affecting children/adolescents worldwide. We reported (1) the prevalence of ID and ID with anemia (IDA) among Chinese school-aged adolescents, (2) clinical and dietary predictors of iron status, and (3) its impact on health-related qualities of life (HRQoL). This cross-sectional study recruited 183 boys and 340 girls (mean age = 17.55) from 16 schools in Hong Kong. ID is defined as serum ferritin <15 μg/L. The participants reported their dietary habits, menstrual patterns (girls), and HRQoL using structured questionnaires. The overall prevalence of ID was 11.1%. None of the boys had ID or IDA. Among girls, the rate of ID was 17.1% and IDA was 10.9%. One-third (36.3%) reported a regular habit of skipping ≥1 meal/day. Lower ferritin was found in adolescents who skipped meals (Est = -35.1, p = 0.017). Lower ferritin is correlated with poorer school functioning (Est = 0.81, p = 0.045) and fatigue (Est = 0.92, p = 0.016). Skipping meals is associated with poorer physical (p = 0.0017) and school functioning (p = 0.027). To conclude, 1 in 10 school-aged adolescents in Hong Kong are iron-deficient. The ID rate in girls (17.1%) is similar to that in other industrialized countries (5.2-16.6%). Future work should promote awareness on the potential health consequences of poor dietary habits on ID and the well-being of adolescents.
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- Yin Ting Cheung
- School of Pharmacy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Pathology, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Hong Kong Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Centre, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Understanding language as a social action draws attention to the ways in which fat stigmatizing discourses do social harm. Drawing on interviews and experiences situated in Osaka, Japan and north Georgia, US, this paper looks closely at the ways in which fat stigma is expressed across the two sites, both blatantly and through more subtle language use. We identified four key themes in people's narratives around localized ideas about fatness. These themes are: (1) expressed pity or concern for fat people; (2) reported experiences of indirect stigma in public settings; (3) reported experiences of direct stigma in private settings; and (4) robust and repeated associations between fat and other conditions that had locally relevant negative connotations in each site. We further identify the expressed concern and pity articulated in the first theme as a form of cloaked, "dressed up" stigma and as such, we argue that it enacts social harm, especially when it co-occurs with more blatant forms of stigma. Linguistic niceties around caring actually, at least in these contexts, reify symbolic connections between fat bodies and their social failure.
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Wong TJ, Yu T. Trends in the distribution of body mass index, waist circumference and prevalence of obesity among Taiwanese adults, 1993–2016. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274134. [PMID: 36084122 PMCID: PMC9462812 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Differences in the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity by subgroups such as age, sex, and education have been reported worldwide. Most studies in Taiwan regarding obesity prevalence were targeted at school-aged children or without further stratification by subgroups. Our aim was to examine the age-specific secular trend of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and obesity prevalence stratified by sex, education and urbanization levels in Taiwanese adults. Methods We used three waves of nationally representative population from the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) 1993–1996 (n = 2 989), 2005–2008 (n = 2 495), and 2013–2016 (n = 2 880). The data included standardized measurement of body weight, height, and WC. We conducted a serial cross-sectional analysis among adults aged 20 years or above to examine the age-specific trends of BMI, WC, and the prevalence of underweight, overweight, general obesity, and abdominal obesity with stratification by sex, education, and urbanization levels. Results The general obesity prevalence was 16%, 21%, and 20% and the abdominal obesity prevalence was 27%, 42%, and 47% in the 1993–1996, 2005–2008, and 2013–2016 surveys, respectively. The age-specific secular trend of BMI differed across subgroups; however, the trend of WC increased rapidly regardless of subgroups, except for women aged ≥60 years. The general obesity prevalence increased noticeably among men, younger- and middle-age adults with high school or higher education, middle- and older-age adults with lower than high school education, people <39 and ≥50 years of age residing in rural areas, and among those between 30 and 59 and ≥70 years of age residing in urban areas. Conclusions Although the increasing trend of general obesity prevalence was levelling off among several subgroups, the abdominal obesity prevalence increased significantly and rapidly in Taiwan. Future research in developing effective weight and WC control interventions tailored to different subgroups is urgently needed.
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- Tzu-Jung Wong
- Department of Healthcare Information and Management, School of Health Technology, Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Academic Clinical Programme, National Dental Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Depressive symptoms and suicidality by menopausal stages among middle-aged Korean women. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2022; 31:e60. [PMID: 36017644 PMCID: PMC9428901 DOI: 10.1017/s2045796022000439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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AIMS There has been increasing evidence of hormonal changes during reproductive events that lead to mood changes. However, studies on the severity of psychological problems according to the menopausal stage are limited. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the association between menopausal stages, depression and suicidality. METHODS A total of 45 177 women who underwent regular health check-ups between 2015 and 2018 at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital were included. Participants were stratified into four groups (pre-menopause, early transition, late transition and post-menopause) based on the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop Criteria. The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale (CESD) was used to evaluate depressive symptoms, and the degree of depressive symptoms was classified as moderate (CESD score 16-24) or severe (CESD score ⩾ 25). To measure suicide risk, we administered questionnaires related to suicidal ideation. RESULTS Overall, the prevalence of CESD scores of 16-24 and ⩾ 25 was 7.6 and 2.8%, respectively. Menopausal stages were positively associated with depressive symptoms in a dose-dependent manner. Multivariable-adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs, 95% confidence intervals) for CESD scores of 16-24 comparing the stages of the early menopausal transition (MT), late MT and post-menopause to pre-menopause was 1.28 (1.16-1.42), 1.21 (1.05-1.38) and 1.58 (1.36-1.84), respectively. The multivariable-adjusted PRs for CESD scores ⩾ 25 comparing the stages of the early MT, late MT and post-menopause to pre-menopause were 1.31 (1.11-1.55), 1.39 (1.12-1.72), 1.86 (1.47-2.37), respectively. In addition, the multivariable-adjusted PRs for suicidal ideation comparing the early MT, late MT and post-menopause stages to the pre-menopause stage were 1.24 (1.12-1.38), 1.07 (0.93-1.24) and 1.46 (1.25-1.70) (p for trend <0.001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that the prevalence of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation increases with advancing menopausal stage, even pre-menopause.
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Kuo JH, Ubeda Herrera JJ, Liu CY, Lee TH, Strong C, Lin CY, Chang YH, Lin YC, Hsieh YP, Tsai MC. Relationship Between Weight Status and Self-Image Mediated by Pubertal Timing and Athletic Competence: A Cohort Study With Taiwanese Adolescents. Front Public Health 2022; 10:890751. [PMID: 35937217 PMCID: PMC9353071 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.890751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Self-image reflects overall self-acceptance in developing adolescents. Using a representative cohort of Taiwanese youth, this study aims to explore the relationship between weight status, pubertal timing, athletic competence, and adolescent self-image. Methods Data come from the Taiwan Youth Project that comprised a longitudinal cohort of adolescents (N = 2690, 51% males, Mage = 13.3 ± 0.5 years) surveyed annually from seventh grade. Self-image was measured by perceived satisfaction with appearance and physique. Weight status was proxied by self-reported body mass index (BMI; kg/m2). Pubertal timing was defined using the Pubertal Developmental Scale, which mainly measured physical changes in puberty. Athletic competence was assessed by experiences with participation in competitive sports and self-perceived talent for sports. Linear regression analysis was applied to test for an association between BMI and self-image. In order to test for mediating roles of pubertal timing and athletic competence, Hayes' PROCESS macro on SPSS was conducted applying 5,000 bootstrap resamples with 95% confidence intervals of the indirect effect. Results BMI was inversely associated with self-image in both males (β = -0.074, [-0.095, -0.053]) and females (β = -0.095, [-0.122, -0.069]). The boot-strapped 95% confidence intervals indicated statistically significant mediating effects of pubertal timing (β = -0.008, [-0.015, -0.001]) and athletic competence (β = -0.006, [-0.011, -0.002]) in the link between BMI and self-image in females, whilst only athletic competence mediated this association (β = -0.006, [-0.009, -0.002]) in males. Moreover, BMI at baseline were also associated with long-term self-image in males (β = -0.037, [-0.057, -0.017]) and females (β = 0.132, [0.073, 0.190]). Conclusions Understanding the mediating factors may help enhance adolescents' self-image by providing guidance on healthy weight and physical activity behaviors according to different stages of pubertal progression.
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- Jen-Hao Kuo
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Business Administration, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Genomics and Bioinformatics, College of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsin University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Health and Counseling Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Institute of Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Behavioral Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, Taiwan
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- Department of Early Childhood and Family Education, College of Education, National Taipei University of Education, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Social Work, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Humanities and Social Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Wang L, Tian C, Xu G, Sang Q, Chen G, Yu C, Wuyun Q, Wang Z, Chen W, Amin B, Wang D, Lian D, Zhang N. Long-Term Weight Loss Outcome of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Predicted by the Percentage of Excess Weight Loss at 6 Months in Chinese Patients with Body Mass Index ≥ 32.5 Kg/m 2. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2022; 15:2235-2247. [PMID: 35936054 PMCID: PMC9346418 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s371017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the predictive effect of the initial weight loss on the long-term weight loss in Chinese patients with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 32.5 kg/m2 who underwent LSG. PATIENTS AND METHODS The follow-up was completed via phone or WeChat for outpatients and at the hospital for inpatients. We evaluated the BMI, percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL), and type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia statuses. Linear and logistic regression analyses were performed on the relationship between the initial and long-term weight loss. The optimal cut-off value was determined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. RESULTS We enrolled 307 patients, with a median preoperative BMI of 39.68 (35.68, 45.47) kg/m2. %EWL ≥ 50% was regarded as successful weight loss, and 76.55% of the patients lost their weight successfully. (Reviewer #1, comment #4) %EWL at 6 months and 5 years were positively correlated (P < 0.001). Further, the following linear equation could express the relationship: (%EWL5 years = 29.193 + 0.526 × %EWL6 months). %EWL ≥ 58.57% at 6 months was the best predictor of successful weight loss at 5 years after LSG (Reviewer #1, comment #5) (sensitivity, 73.62%; specificity, 73.61%; AUC value, 0.780). Internal verification of the prediction model revealed satisfactory results in terms of discrimination and calibration. CONCLUSION In Chinese patients with BMI ≥ 32.5 kg/m2 who underwent LSG, %EWL at 6 months and 5 years were correlated. %EWL ≥ 58.57% at 6 months was a predictor of successful long-term weight loss.
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- Liang Wang
- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- General Surgery, Aerospace Center Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Dongbo Lian; Nengwei Zhang, Email ;
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Lee DH, Kim SY, Park JE, Jeon HJ, Park JH, Kawachi I. Nationwide trends in prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity among people with disabilities in South Korea from 2008 to 2017. Int J Obes (Lond) 2021; 46:613-622. [PMID: 34862471 PMCID: PMC8872979 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-021-01030-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Objectives This study investigated the 10-year trends of weight and prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity according to disability grade and types compared with those without disabilities. Methods This serial cross-sectional analysis was conducted using national disability registration data with national general health checkup data from 2008 to 2017. Age-standardized prevalence of underweight and obesity were analyzed for each year, according to the presence, type, and severity of disabilities. Odds of underweight, overweight, obesity, and severe obesity were examined by multinomial logistic regression after adjusting for socio-demographic and clinical variables using data in 2017. Results Over 10 million subjects in each year were included in the analysis. In 2017, 14,246,785 people with age between 19 and 110 years were included and 53.1% was men. For 10 years, age-standardized prevalence of obesity and severe obesity showed significant increases regardless of sex and presence of disability. However, age-standardized underweight prevalence in people without disability tended to decrease whereas it was an increase in 2012 and the prevalence has remained steady since in people with disability. People with disabilities had higher odds of underweight compared to those without disability (OR 1.41, 95% CI 1.38–1.44 in male and OR 1.31, 95% CI 1.28–1.34 in female), especially in those with severe disabilities (OR 2.00, 95% CI 1.94–2.06 in male and OR 1.83, 95% CI 1.77–1.89 in female). Women with disabilities are more likely to be obese than those without disabilities regardless of disability severity (OR 1.40, 95% CI 1.38–1.41). Participants with mental disorder showed the highest prevalence of obesity, followed by epilepsy and developmental disability. Conclusions Having a disability was associated with higher odds/probability of both obesity and underweight. The intersection of female, severe disability, and mental/developmental disabilities was associated with probability of severe obesity. Simultaneous efforts are needed to develop health policy to reduce both the prevalence of obesity and underweight.
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- Dong-Hwa Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine and Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea.,College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Institute of Health & Science Convergence, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. .,Institute of Health & Science Convergence, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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Mayasari NR, Hu TY, Chao JCJ, Bai CH, Chen YC, Huang YL, Chang CC, Wang FF, Hadi H, Nurwanti E, Chang JS. Associations of the pre-pregnancy weight status with anaemia and the erythropoiesis-related micronutrient status. Public Health Nutr 2021; 24:6247-6257. [PMID: 34120669 PMCID: PMC11148615 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021002627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The coexistence of underweight (UW) and overweight (OW)/obese (OB) at the population level is known to affect iron deficiency (ID) anaemia (IDA), but how the weight status affects erythropoiesis during pregnancy is less clear at a population scale. This study investigated associations between the pre-pregnancy BMI (pBMI) and erythropoiesis-related nutritional deficiencies. DESIGN Anthropometry, blood biochemistry and 24-h dietary recall data were collected during prenatal care visits. The weight status was defined based on the pBMI. Mild nutrition deficiency-related erythropoiesis was defined if individuals had an ID, folate depletion or a vitamin B12 deficiency. SETTING The Nationwide Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (Pregnant NAHSIT 2017-2019). PARTICIPANTS We included 1456 women aged 20 to 45 years with singleton pregnancies. RESULTS Among these pregnant women, 9·6 % were UW, and 29·2 % were either OW (15·8 %) or OB (13·4 %). A U-shaped association between the pBMI and IDA was observed, with decreased odds (OR; 95 % CI) for OW subjects (0·6; 95 % CI (0·4, 0·9)) but increased odds for UW (1·2; 95 % CI (0·8, 2·0)) and OB subjects (1·2; 95 % CI (0·8, 1·8)). The pBMI was positively correlated with the prevalence of a mild nutritional deficiency. Compared to normal weight, OB pregnant women had 3·4-fold (3·4; 95 % CI (1·4, 8·1)) higher odds for multiple mild nutritional deficiencies, while UW individuals had lowest odds (0·3; 95 % CI (0·1, 1·2)). A dietary analysis showed negative relationships of pBMI with energy, carbohydrates, protein, Fe and folate intakes, but positive relationship with fat intakes. CONCLUSION The pre-pregnancy weight status can possibly serve as a good nutritional screening tool for preventing IDA during pregnancy.
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- Noor Rohmah Mayasari
- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei11031, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei11031, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yangming Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Alma Ata Graduate School of Public Health, Universitas Alma Ata, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei11031, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Chinese Taipei Society for the Study of Obesity (CTSSO), Taipei, Taiwan
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Hsu JL, Hung RTL, Antoine M. Investigating the Linkages between BMI, Body Image, and SATAQ among Young Asian Females. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147460. [PMID: 34299911 PMCID: PMC8305454 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Sociocultural attitudes toward appearance and its linkage to body mass index (BMI) and body image is a relationship worth studying, especially in Asia, where the idealization of thinness can be prominent. The Sociocultural Attitudes Toward Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ) developed by Heinberg et al. in 1995 was used in this study to examine whether these beliefs have been internalized. Furthermore, the Body Esteem Scale (BES) was used to quantify body image. The formal in-person survey was administered in Taipei, Taiwan. There were 301 valid samples out of 330 surveyed respondents. To enhance the representativeness of the samples, a stratified sampling technique was applied to generate survey data with valid samples following gender and age distributions of the population between the ages of 14 and 28. The internalization dimension represented how strongly the respondents considered the importance of the socially accepted concept of appearance based on personal perceived social norms. The other dimension, awareness, represented the sociocultural pressures from the outside world, such as from the image of slimness illustrated in the media or group, in comparison to personal beliefs. Our results demonstrated that respondents with above-normal BMIs internalized the socially preferred standards of thinness more than respondents with normal or under-normal BMIs. Furthermore, results also revealed, overall, a negative relationship between SATAQ and body image and between body image and BMI. The study highlights the need to emphasize “fitness over thinness” to help improve negative body image among young Asian females.
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Body Dissatisfaction, Weight-Related Behaviours, and Health Behaviours: A Comparison Between Australian and Malaysian in Female Emerging Adults. BEHAVIOUR CHANGE 2021. [DOI: 10.1017/bec.2021.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractThe presence of body dissatisfaction (BD) in non-Western countries is an important area of empirical enquiry. The results reflect collectivistic and individualistic cultures of Malaysians and Australians, respectively, whereby social approval, social acceptance, and cultural values are of high importance to Malaysians compared with the more liberal attitudes of Australians with respect to health behaviours. This study sought to compare: (1) Australian and Malaysian women on BD, thin ideal internalisation, sociocultural influences, problematic weight-related behaviours, and health behaviours; and (2) the degree to which BD is associated with health behaviours (smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use, and sexual behaviours) across the two cultures. Participants were 428 Australian females and 402 Malaysian females aged 18–25 years old. Australians had higher BD, thin ideal internalisation, family and media influences, restrained eating, and poorer health behaviours, while Malaysians had higher peer influence. There was no difference for bulimic behaviours across the two countries. BD was found to have an association with use of drugs, smoking, and sexual behaviours among Malaysian women, but not for Australian participants. The permeation of Western standards of the thin ideal due to increased industrialisation, Westernisation, and modernisation has brought about bulimic behaviours in Malaysian women, similar to that of Australian women.
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Li Y, Li J. The boundary conditions by which body-esteem leads to eating disorders risk among adolescents. The Journal of General Psychology 2021; 149:97-115. [PMID: 33929295 DOI: 10.1080/00221309.2021.1915741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Adolescents are believed to be susceptible to eating disorders (EDs) due to their serious fear of appearance evaluation from society. Related to this, low body-esteem has been found to be common among individuals with EDs. The present study mainly aimed to explore how emotional intelligence (EI), gender, and body size influence the relationship between body-esteem and EDs risk among adolescents. 128 middle school students classified as obese and 128 age-and gender-matched normal weight controls were included. All participants were asked to fill out self-report measures of body-esteem, EI, and EDs risk. The results showed that (1) both gender and body size directly influenced body-esteem and EDs risk; (2) EI acted as a moderator between body-esteem and EDs risk; and (3) both gender and body size interacted with EI and body-esteem to influence EDs risk. These findings contribute to our understanding of boundary conditions by which low body-esteem leads to EDs among adolescents, and help us to correspondingly conduct targeted intervention of adolescents' EDs.
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Jang HJ, Oh H. Trends and Inequalities in Overall and Abdominal Obesity by Sociodemographic Factors in Korean Adults, 1998-2018. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18084162. [PMID: 33920007 PMCID: PMC8070993 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Few studies have comprehensively examined the nationwide trends in overall and abdominal obesity prevalence and related sociodemographic inequalities in Korea. In the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1998–2018, we estimated the age-standardized prevalence of overall (body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2) and abdominal obesity (waist circumference ≥ 90 cm men, ≥85 cm women) in each sociodemographic subgroup of Korean adults (aged 19–79 years). For each survey year, weighted logistic regression was performed to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the associations between obesity prevalence and sociodemographic factors. During the study period, the prevalence of overall and abdominal obesity increased in men (24.8% to 42.4%; 20.1% to 32.1%; respectively) but only a small change was observed in women (26.5% to 26.0%; 22.7% to 20.9%; respectively). Obesity prevalence increased in all sociodemographic groups of men but varied across groups in women. In women, income (4th vs. 1st quartiles in 2016–2018: OR (95% CI) = 0.66 (0.56–0.78) overall obesity; 0.60 (0.51–0.71) abdominal obesity) and education (college or higher vs. high school or less: 0.62 (0.54–0.72) overall obesity; 0.58 (0.50–0.68) abdominal obesity) were inversely associated with obesity prevalence, and the gaps became more pronounced since 2007. Our data suggest that the inequalities in obesity prevalence by sex and by socioeconomic status have become more apparent over time in Korea.
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- Ha-Jin Jang
- Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea;
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Graduate School of Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea;
- Division of Health Policy and Management, College of Health Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-3290-5678
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Ohtsuki M, Wakasugi Y, Narukawa T, Uehara S, Ohkubo T. Are lifestyle factors significantly associated with self-rated health among Japanese female healthcare students? BMC Public Health 2021; 21:505. [PMID: 33722236 PMCID: PMC7962256 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10435-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Self-rated health (SRH), a subjective perception of an individual’s overall health, is widely used in public health assessment. The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is a critical period involving substantial changes in lifestyle and dietary habits. Therefore, it is important to understand SRH among young Japanese females. The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between SRH among female healthcare students and their lifestyle factors, such as living status (living with others or living alone), smoking habit, alcohol consumption, frequency of breakfast consumption (FBC), physical activity, insomnia, and physique recognition. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 1101 female healthcare students in Japan. The body mass index was calculated from the body height and weight using data from periodic health examinations. Self-reported sociodemographic, lifestyle or dietary habits, physical activity, and SRH were used through a self-administered questionnaire. Participants were classified as having either good SRH (excellent, very good, or good) or impaired SRH (fair or poor). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the independent relationships between SRH and lifestyle factors. Results A total of 11.4% participants demonstrated impaired SRH. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the University of California Los Angeles activity score, Athens Insomnia Scale, and physique recognition were associated with SRH. Conclusions It was suggested that public health activities that consider physical activity, sleep, and physique recognition may help maintain and improve SRH in female university students in Japan.
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- Makoto Ohtsuki
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka-cho, Suzuka, Suzuka City, Mie, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka-cho, Suzuka, Suzuka City, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Science, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka-cho, Suzuka, Suzuka City, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Medical Welfare, Faculty of Health Science, Suzuka University of Medical Science, 1001-1 Kishioka-cho, Suzuka City, Mie, Japan
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- Department of Health and Nutrition, Sendai Shirayuri Women's College, 6-1 Honda-cho, Izumiku, Sendai, Japan
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Tang CSK, Gan Y, Ko J, Kwon JH, Wu A, Yan E, Yogo M. The associations among emotional factors, personality traits, and addiction-like eating: A study on university students in six Asian countries/regions. Int J Eat Disord 2021; 54:125-131. [PMID: 32415884 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Addiction-like eating (AE) is characterized by food cravings and loss of control over excessive food consumption. This study investigated the associations among emotional factors, personality traits, and AE symptoms in Asian young adults. METHOD This study included 6,823 Asian university students in South Korea, China, Singapore, Hong Kong/Macao, Japan, and Taiwan. Participants completed the modified Yale Food Addiction Scale (mYFAS) and scales on the Big-Five personality traits, impulsivity, anxiety, and depression. RESULTS 6.2% of the participants met the mYFAS (DSM-IV-TR) food addiction diagnostic threshold. Participants from South Korea (7.9%) had the highest rate of food addiction, while participants from Japan (5.1%) and Taiwan (4.1%) reported the lowest rates. Emotional factors of anxiety and depression were the most robust correlates of AE symptoms, followed by country/region and personality factors of higher impulsivity, higher extraversion, and lower agreeableness. Personality correlates were region-specific. Higher impulsivity was a significant correlate for participants from South Korea and Taiwan, higher extraversion for participants from Singapore and Japan, and lower agreeableness for participants from China and Taiwan. Gender was also a significant correlate for participants from South Korea, Hong Kong/Macao, and Taiwan. DISCUSSION Emotional and personality factors are important correlates of AE symptoms among Asian young adults.
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- Department of Clinical & Health Psychology, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Psychology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychology, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Macao, Macau
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- GH349, Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Psychology, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
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Wan Mohamed Radzi CWJB, Salarzadeh Jenatabadi H, Samsudin N. Postpartum depression symptoms in survey-based research: a structural equation analysis. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:27. [PMID: 33499833 PMCID: PMC7839191 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09999-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since the last decade, postpartum depression (PPD) has been recognized as a significant public health problem, and several factors have been linked to PPD. Mothers at risk are rarely undetected and underdiagnosed. Our study aims to determine the factors leading to symptoms of depression using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis. In this research, we introduced a new framework for postpartum depression modeling for women. METHODS We structured the model of this research to take into consideration the Malaysian culture in particular. A total of 387 postpartum women have completed the questionnaire. The symptoms of postpartum depression were examined using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and they act as a dependent variable in this research model. RESULTS Four hundred fifty mothers were invited to participate in this research. 86% of the total distributed questionnaire received feedback. The majority of 79.6% of respondents were having depression symptoms. The highest coefficients of factor loading analysis obtained in every latent variable indicator were income (β = 0.77), screen time (β = 0.83), chips (β = 0.85), and anxiety (β = 0.88). Lifestyle, unhealthy food, and BMI variables were directly affected by the dependent variable. Based on the output, respondents with a high level of depression symptoms tended to consume more unhealthy food and had a high level of body mass indexes (BMI). The highest significant impact on depression level among postpartum women was unhealthy food consumption. Based on our model, the findings indicated that 76% of the variances stemmed from a variety of factors: socio-demographics, lifestyle, healthy food, unhealthy food, and BMI. The strength of the exogenous and endogenous variables in this research framework is strong. CONCLUSION The prevalence of postpartum women with depression symptoms in this study is considerably high. It is, therefore, imperative that postpartum women seek medical help to prevent postpartum depressive symptoms from worsening.
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- Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Wang L, Sang Q, Du D, Zheng X, Lian D, Zhang N. Early Weight Loss after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Predicts Sustained Weight Maintenance Among Chinese Individuals with a BMI < 35 kg/m 2. Obes Surg 2021; 31:1647-1655. [PMID: 33392996 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05173-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study assessed the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in Chinese individuals with a body mass index (BMI) under 35 kg/m2 and to explore the association between early weight loss and sustained weight maintenance. METHODS Patients whose BMI < 35 kg/m2 were recruited. Changes in BMI, total weight loss (%TWL), and excess weight loss (%EWL) were evaluated, with successful weight loss being a %EWL of > 50% and a %TWL of > 25%. Binary logistic regression was employed to assess relationships between %EWL and %TWL and to calculate a joint predictor. The association between early weight loss and sustained weight maintenance was assessed as a function of %EWL, %TWL, and this joint predictor, with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves being used for optimal cutoff threshold identification. RESULTS In total, 143 individuals with average preoperative weight and BMI values of 88 (82, 95) kg and 31.99 (29.41, 33.15) kg/m2, respectively, were enrolled in present study. At 5 years, 48.00% of patients achieved successful weight loss. Both 3-month %EWL and %TWL were significantly related to sustained weight loss at 5 years (P < 0.05). ROC curves were used to identify %TWL of 19.54% at 3 months as the most reliable predictor of weight loss at a 5-year follow-up (sensitivity: 61.11%, specificity: 76.92%). CONCLUSION LSG had long-term safety and efficacy, and %TWL at 3 months can predict sustained 5-year weight loss in Chinese individuals with BMI < 35 kg/m2.
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- Liang Wang
- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China.
- Shijitan Hospital, Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.
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Park SH, Nicolaou M, Dickens BSL, Yang Q, Tan KW, van Dam RM. Ethnicity, Neighborhood and Individual Socioeconomic Status, and Obesity: The Singapore Multiethnic Cohort. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2020; 28:2405-2413. [PMID: 33064936 DOI: 10.1002/oby.22995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE It remains unclear whether ethnicity has an impact on obesity independent of socioeconomic status (SES) and environmental factors. Singapore provides a unique opportunity to address this issue because three major Asian ethnic groups are represented, and government policies prevent ethnic segregation. Therefore this study examined associations between ethnicity, SES, and obesity within neighborhoods in Singapore. METHODS Cross-sectional data from 29,819 participants of the Singapore Multiethnic Cohort who were aged 21 to 75 years and of Chinese, Malay, and Indian ethnicity were used. Obesity was defined using Asian criteria. Multilevel models used obesity as the dependent variable and age, marital status, ethnicity, education level, income, and neighborhood SES as independent variables. RESULTS Education level was more strongly inversely associated with obesity than income level or neighborhood SES. The association between ethnicity and obesity was not substantially explained by measures of individual and neighborhood SES. In females, the fully adjusted odds ratio of obesity was 5.01 for Malay ethnicity and 4.81 for Indian ethnicity as compared with Chinese ethnicity. In males, these odds ratios were 2.61 and 2.07, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Ethnicity was strongly associated with obesity independent of SES and neighborhood environment. More research on sociocultural factors contributing to ethnic differences in obesity is warranted.
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- Su Hyun Park
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Public Health, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
- Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Cho YG. Why Does Weight Gain Put More Stress on Women? Korean J Fam Med 2020; 41:363-364. [PMID: 33242380 PMCID: PMC7700834 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.41.6e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Young Gyu Cho
- Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Wang L, Sang Q, Zheng X, Du D, Zhang N, Lian D. Early Weight Loss Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Is Predictive of Long-Term Weight Loss in Morbidly Obese Chinese. Obes Surg 2020; 31:820-828. [PMID: 33057884 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-05037-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a bariatric surgical approach often used to treat Chinese individuals suffering from morbid obesity. OBJECTIVES To verify the long-term safety and efficiency of LSG and to evaluate the predictive effect of initial weight loss on long-term weight maintenance after LSG in morbidly obese Chinese. METHODS Follow-up was conducted by telephone or in hospital. We measured the body mass index (BMI), percentage of total body weight loss (%TWL), and excess weight loss (%EWL), and assessed patients for the alleviation of co-morbidities. Relationships between initial weight loss and successful weight maintenance were assessed via linear regression analyses, while optimal cutoff values were determined based on receiver operative characteristic (ROC) curves. RESULTS We included 384 patients in this study. Before surgery, these patients had median weight and BMI values of 110 (91.00-130.75) kg and 38.49 (32.82-44.12) kg/m2, respectively. Successful weight loss of > 50% EWL was accomplished in 91.21%, 82.69%, and 79.37% of patients at 1, 3, and 5 years after surgery. In addition, the %EWL at 6 months was significantly correlated with the %EWL up to 5 years (P < 0.001) in morbidly obese Chinese. Based on the ROC curve, the EWL of 56.54% at 6 months was the best predictor of successful weight loss at 5 years (sensitivity 72.38%, specificity 82.69%) in morbidly obese Chinese. CONCLUSION LSG has long-term safety and efficacy for morbidly obese Chinese patients. The %EWL at 6 months can be used to predict weight maintenance up to 5 years after LSG.
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- Liang Wang
- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China.
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- Surgery Centre of Diabetes Mellitus, Peking University Ninth School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100038, China.
- Shijitan Hospital, Tieyi Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.
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OBJECTIVE Gender analysis in health research is important to strengthen our health system. The current study aimed to explore factors related to body weight misperception in a national sample of the general Korean population. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING South Korea, general population. PARTICIPANTS 12,900 adults enrolled from the Seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2018). RESULTS Disadvantageous socio-economic status was considered a predictor of participants' misperceptions of themselves as being of a healthy weight despite being overweight and as underweight despite being of a healthy weight, mainly in men. Favourable socio-economic status was considered a predictor of participants' misperceptions of themselves as being of a healthy weight despite being underweight and as overweight despite being of a healthy weight, mainly in women. Living in an urban area was an independent predictor of men's misperception of themselves as being of a healthy weight despite being overweight and women's misperception of themselves as being underweight despite being of a healthy weight. Physical inactivity was a predictor of most misperceptions in women. Psychological variables, such as stress and depression, were not significant predictors of misperception. CONCLUSIONS The current study highlighted the gender differences in factors related to body weight misperception. These differences suggested that more sophisticated policies should be formulated to identify solutions to health problems related to body weight.
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Ishikawa M, Yokoyama T, Nishi N, Miura H. Study of the Relationship between Body Mass Index, Body Image, and Lifestyle Behaviors: A Community Survey in Fiji. JMA J 2019; 3:41-50. [PMID: 33324774 PMCID: PMC7733744 DOI: 10.31662/jmaj.2019-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Introduction: Public health promotion efforts aimed at overweight and obesity prevention often proceed from the premise that the first step should be losing weight. Appropriate perceptions of body image may be important for improving weight loss awareness. Therefore, we aimed to examine the relationship between body mass index and body image perception in Fiji, where increasing obesity is currently the most important health-related issue. Methods: Using the resident register based on the governmental census, one household member, aged between 18 and 69 years, was randomly selected from each household in two areas. There were 1,014 participants in the study. The questionnaire items were related to body image, dietary behaviors, physical activity, smoking habits, and alcohol consumption habits. Moreover, information regarding height, weight, blood pressure, and hemoglobin A1c were measured, and questions about social status (age, ethnicity, education, marital status, and employment), and subjective living status were asked. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and body image perception. Results: Data from 391 men and 537 women were analyzed. Men within higher BMI quartiles smoked less (p = 0.0004) and drank less alcohol (p = 0.042). Women in higher BMI quartiles engaged in less physical activity (p = 0.022). Among the assessed data, both men and women in the higher BMI quartiles underestimated their body image compared with their actual physique (p < 0.0001). The higher BMI was associated with underestimated body image (men: odds ratio [OR] = 3.22, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.94–5.35; p < 0.0001; women: OR = 18.11, 95% CI, 10.10–32.47; p < 0.0001). Conclusions: Higher BMI is strongly associated with underestimated body image among Fiji residents. Health-related counseling should be included within programs that aim to increase recognition of one’s actual physical size.
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- Midori Ishikawa
- Department of Health Promotion, National Institute of Public Health, Wako, Japan
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- Department of Health Promotion, National Institute of Public Health, Wako, Japan
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- International Center for Nutrition and Information, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of International Health and Collaboration, National Institute of Public Health, Wako, Japan
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