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Tu H, Zhang L, Xu M, Zhao Z, Han J, Yan L. The mediating effect of self-efficacy on social support and cancer screening behavior among Chinese women: a cross-sectional study. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:454. [PMID: 39134972 PMCID: PMC11318260 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-03296-5] [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: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast and cervical cancer are the most common cancers in women, and are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Cancer screening can facilitate early diagnosis, reduce mortality, and ease the burden of cancer. Social support and self-efficacy are strongly associated with cancer screening behavior. The present study aimed to explore the mediating effect of self-efficacy on social support and cancer screening behavior. METHODS In this cross-sectional survey study conducted from June to October 2023, 312 women aged 35-65 years were recruited from the East Coast area of China. A general information questionnaire, cancer screening behavior questionnaire, social support scale and self-efficacy scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the general characteristics of participants; one-way analysis of variance was used to test for differences in the measured variables; and Pearson's correlation analyses were used to describe the relationship among social support, self-efficacy, and cancer screening behavior. A mediation model was constructed and analyzed using the PROCESS macro for SPSS. RESULTS The mean (standard deviation) screening behavior score for breast cancer and cervical cancer was 3.98 (2.79), representing an intermediate level. Self-efficacy was closely related to social support and cancer screening behavior. Social support showed a significant positive correlation with self-efficacy (r = 0.37, p < 0.01) and cancer screening behavior (r = 0.18, p < 0.01). Self-efficacy was also significantly positively correlated with cancer screening behavior (r = 0.19, p < 0.05). Self-efficacy showed a full mediating effect between social support and cancer screening behavior, with an explanatory power of 32%. CONCLUSIONS The findings emphasize the need to increase women's level of social support and self-efficacy, which in turn can increase women's participation in breast and cervical cancer screening.
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- Hanqing Tu
- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, PR China.
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- Department of Human Resources, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, PR China.
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Karim B, Jergel A, Bai S, Bradley K, Arconada Alvarez SJ, Gilmore AK, Greenleaf M, Kottke MJ, Parsell M, Patterson S, Sotos-Prieto M, Zeichner E, Gooding HC. Incorporating Cardiovascular Risk Assessment into Adolescent Reproductive Health and Primary Care Visits. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2024; 37:426-432. [PMID: 38599564 PMCID: PMC11260258 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2024.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the usability and feasibility of incorporating a cardiovascular risk assessment tool into adolescent reproductive health and primary care visits. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS We recruited 60 young women ages 13-21 years to complete the HerHeart web-tool in 2 adolescent clinics in Atlanta, GA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Participants rated the tool's usability via the Website Analysis and Measurement Inventory (WAMMI, range 0-95) and their perceived 10-year and lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on a visual analog scale (range 0-10). Participants' perceived risk, blood pressure, and body mass index were measured at baseline and 3 months after enrollment. Health care providers (HCP, n = 5) completed the WAMMI to determine the usability and feasibility of incorporating the HerHeart tool into clinical practice. RESULTS Adolescent participants and HCPs rated the tool's usability highly on the WAMMI with a median of 79 (interquartile range [IQR] 65, 84) and 76 (IQR 71, 84). At the baseline visit, participants' median perceived 10-year risk of a heart attack was 1 (IQR 0, 3), and perceived lifetime risk was 2 (IQR 0, 4). Immediately after engaging with the tool, participants' median perceived 10-year risk was 2 (IQR 1, 4.3), and perceived lifetime risk was 3 (IQR 1.8, 6). Thirty-one participants chose to set a behavior change goal, and 12 participants returned for follow-up. Clinical metrics were similar at the baseline and follow-up visits. CONCLUSION HerHeart is acceptable to young women and demonstrates potential for changing risk perception and improving health habits to reduce risk of CVD. Future research should focus on improving retention in studies to promote cardiovascular health within reproductive health clinics.
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- Brianna Karim
- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Health Policy & Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Jane Fonda Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Emory Healthcare, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain; IMDEA Food Institute, CEI UAM+CSIC, Madrid, Spain; Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Rentner TL, Alsulaiman SA. "Not me!": Optimistic bias and college students' perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and self-efficacy in following COVID-19 preventive guidelines. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2024; 72:1428-1437. [PMID: 35623064 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2079950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for university administrators and health professionals to keep doors open and students safe. Optimistic bias and the Health Belief Model serve as foundations for understanding students' perceived susceptibility and severity for contracting the virus and their perceived benefits and self-efficacy for following prevention recommendations. Participants: A total of 1,773 undergraduate and graduate students from a large mid-western university participated. Methods: Students were emailed an online survey examining their perceptions and knowledge of COVID-19 and their adherence to recommended preventive measures. Results: Almost one-half of students do not think they will get COVID-19 but said their friends are at risk. The majority are following most Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and understand the perceived benefits of doing so. Conclusions: Results could aid university officials in developing effective COVID-19 messages that could lead to reductions in cases numbers, deaths, and spread of the virus.
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- Terry L Rentner
- School of Media and Communication, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
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- Mass Communication Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Almurdi MM. Postural balance and functional mobility in relation to BMI and body composition among female students at a College of Applied Medical Sciences: A cross-sectional study. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2024; 79:100401. [PMID: 38843678 PMCID: PMC11214372 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinsp.2024.100401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to compare different Body Mass Index (BMI) categories, body composition parameters, postural balance, and functional mobility among female students at a College of Applied Medical Sciences; and examine the relationship between BMI and body composition with postural balance and functional mobility among female students at the college of applied medical sciences. MATERIALS AND METHODS Female students, aged 18‒25 years old. They were subdivided into four groups according to their BMI category: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese, with n = 20 participants in each group. A Bioelectrical Impedance Human Body Analyzer (BIA) was used to assess the following body composition parameters: Fat Percentage (FATP), fat mass, muscle mass, and Total Body Water (TBW). A NeuroCom Balance Master was used to assess postural balance and functional mobility. A Timed Up and Go (TUG) test was employed to assess functional mobility. All data were analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS Participants' ages and heights were matched (p > 0.05). However, there were variables that were statistically significantly higher in terms of weight, BMI and body composition, including FATP, fat mass, muscle mass, and TBW (p = 0.000), among the obese group. Moreover, postural balance was lower among the obese group. There was a significant relationship between BMI and body composition variables in respect of postural balance but not in relation to functional mobility. CONCLUSION Postural instability but not functional mobility was related to higher BMI and body composition values among the study groups.
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- Muneera Mohammed Almurdi
- Rehabilitation Health Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
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Nur-Hasanah R, Siti Munira Y, Nadzimah MN, Mohamad Rodi I. The Perceived Benefits and Self-Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention on Tobacco Withdrawal Symptoms: A Qualitative Study Based on the Health Belief Model. Malays J Med Sci 2024; 31:194-203. [PMID: 38984236 PMCID: PMC11229566 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2024.31.3.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Background This study examined the effectiveness of an exercise programme as an adjunct to smoking cessation treatments. The effects of exercise on smoking habits and tobacco withdrawal symptoms (TWS) were evaluated among smokers who were in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages. Methods This was a case study with convenience sampling techniques. This study lasted approximately 2 years, beginning in February 2016. This study was divided into two phases: an intervention phase followed by an interview. The participants were invited to undergo the 8-week supervised moderate aerobic exercise programme. This qualitative study involved 14 participants selected from the intervention phase. They were interviewed about their experiences using a semi-structured questionnaire guided by the health belief model. Results This study involved 14 participants who were aged between 26 years old and 40 years old and smoked from 11 to 20 cigarettes per day. Most participants perceived benefits and self-efficacy regarding smoking habits and tobacco withdrawal symptoms (TWS) following the exercise intervention. Conclusion This study demonstrated that moderate exercise might be helpful in increasing self-efficacy in smoking cessation and the findings encourage further research on exercise programmes as an adjunct to smoking cessation treatments in Malaysia.
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- Ruslan Nur-Hasanah
- Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Public Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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Yıldız M, Baysal HY. The effect of web-based and face-to-face training given to office workers on health beliefs and physical activity levels regarding obesity. Int J Nurs Pract 2024; 30:e13193. [PMID: 37658755 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13193] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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AIM This study compared the effects of web-based and face-to-face education given to office workers on health beliefs and physical activity levels towards obesity. METHODS The research was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study. The study population consisted of 768 office workers between February 2020 and April 2021, and the sample of the research consisted of 90 individuals selected from the population using the nonprobability sampling method. Clinical trial number of the study is NCT05591846. RESULTS A total of 90 people, including 30 people in each group, were included in the study. According to the obesity health belief model, a positive change was achieved in the beliefs of individuals about obesity; it was determined that there was a significant increase in the subdimensions of the importance of health, sensitivity, seriousness and perception of benefit and a decrease in the perception of obstacles (p < 0.05). After both education methods were given according to the health belief model, a positive change was achieved in the physical activity level of the individuals; it was determined that the physical activity level score increased significantly (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION It was determined that web-based and face-to-face education given to individuals had a positive effect on the obesity health belief model components and the levels of physical activity level.
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- Metin Yıldız
- Department of Nursing, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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Mo PKH, Xie L, Fong VWI, Sum RKW, Leung EFL, Wong SWS, Kwok TCY, Lau JTF. Efficacy of a theory-based and setting-based intervention in promoting strength training among older adults in Hong Kong: A clustered randomized controlled trial. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2024. [PMID: 38757468 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The present study aimed to examine the efficacy of an intervention, based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and social support, in promoting strength training (ST) among older adults. A two-arm clustered randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted among 235 older adults from eight elderly centers in Hong Kong. The intervention group engaged in a 6-month intervention comprising ST sessions, exercise consultations, social gatherings, and a buddy program, while the control group participated in social gatherings. Assessments were conducted at baseline (Month 0), post-intervention (Month 6), and 3-month follow-up (Month 9), with primary outcome being the prevalence of meeting the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations of ST. Results showed that the intervention group reported significantly higher prevalence of meeting ACSM recommendations for ST at both post-intervention and follow-up. Linear mixed models showed significant interaction effect between condition and time on perceived susceptibility of sarcopenia and muscle strength and significant condition effect on self-efficacy for ST, perceived severity of sarcopenia, perceived barriers of ST, and intention to perform ST. Findings suggest that the intervention, guided by HBM and social support, improves older adults' ST participation, muscle strength, perceptions on sarcopenia, and self-efficacy for ST, which offers great potential for broader application in other settings.
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- Phoenix K H Mo
- Centre for Health Behaviours Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Hong Kong, China
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- Centre for Health Behaviours Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Hong Kong, China
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- Centre for Health Behaviours Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Physical Education Unit, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Public Mental Health Center, School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, The Affiliated Wenzhou Kangning Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Espeño PR, Ong AKS, German JD, Gumasing MJJ, Casas ES. Analysis of Actual Fitness Supplement Consumption among Health and Fitness Enthusiasts. Foods 2024; 13:1424. [PMID: 38731795 PMCID: PMC11083979 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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With the rising popularity of fitness supplements, understanding the factors driving their consumption behaviors is crucial. This study investigated the actual consumption of fitness supplements utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Health Belief Model (HBM), and the Theory of Effort Minimization in Physical Activity (TEMPA) frameworks. The TPB provided insights into how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence individuals' intentions to consume fitness supplements. Additionally, the HBM sheds light on perceived effectiveness, benefits, barriers, and health motivation related to supplement consumption. Integrating the TEMPA framework further investigated the role of effort minimization in physical activity contexts. Through an online questionnaire, data were collected from a sample of 250 fitness supplement-consuming respondents. SEM analysis revealed significant associations between behavioral intentions and attitudes, perceived behavioral control, health motivation, and controlled precursors. However, it was seen that subjective norms, perceived effectiveness, perceived benefits, and automatic precursors were deemed insignificant. The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the factors shaping actual consumption behaviors, offering valuable implications for marketers, health professionals, and policymakers seeking to promote informed and responsible supplement use among health and fitness enthusiasts.
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- Paolo Renzo Espeño
- School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
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- School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
- E.T. Yuchengo School of Business, Mapúa University, 1191 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext., Makati 1204, Philippines
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- School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave., Manila 1007, Philippines
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- School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
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Albasheer O, Hakami N, Abdelwahab SI, Alqassim AY, Alharbi A, Abdelmola AO, Altraifi AAA, Medani IE, Hakami AMS, Moafa MH, Abuhadi RI, Hobani AH. Utilisation of the health belief model to study the behavioural intentions relating to obesity management among university students: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e079783. [PMID: 38702084 PMCID: PMC11086379 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Overweight and obesity are excessive fat accumulations linked with many health problems, including heart diseases, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Multiple studies have demonstrated that beliefs about overweight, obesity and self-efficacy play essential roles in the success of interventions for obesity management. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to identify the perceptions of university students of overweight and obesity using the health belief model (HBM) and to analyse their association with the body mass index (BMI) categories of the students. DESIGN A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study and a multistage sampling technique were used to ensure the recruitment of students from selected colleges of Jazan University-Saudi Arabia. SETTING Six colleges of Jazan University were randomly selected to ensure equal representation of health sciences, sciences and humanities colleges. PARTICIPANTS A total of 579 students completed an online survey between January and April 2023. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measures were demographic characteristics and HBM constructs. Secondary outcome measures were behavioural intentions relating to obesity management. RESULTS This study demonstrated that gender and self-reported family history of obesity were significantly correlated with the BMI categories of the students (p <0.001). Students in the underweight category showed the highest mean score for perceived severity (3.62 ±0.08). Perceived self-efficacy in exercise and diet was significantly associated with BMI categories, with adjusted ORs of 2.82 (2.10 to 3.79) and 1.51 (1.09 to 2.09), respectively. Perceived barriers to healthy eating and regular physical activity were significantly related to the behavioural intentions of obesity management. Multivariate logistic regression showed that perceived severity, perceived cues to action, perceived barriers and self-efficacy in dieting and exercise were significant predictors of behavioural intentions for the management of obesity. CONCLUSION This study underscores the need for tailored health promotion strategies that consider the perceptions and beliefs of people about the management of obesity.
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- Osama Albasheer
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologicy, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologicy, College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Abdullah N, Kueh YC, Kuan G, Wong MS, Tee V, Tengku Alang TAI, Hamid N, Lee YY. Structural equation models of health behaviour, psychological well-being, symptom severity and quality of life in abdominal bloating. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17265. [PMID: 38708340 PMCID: PMC11067892 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Background The objective of this study was to investigate the inter-relationship between psychosocial variables and their impact on symptom severity and quality of life (QoL) concerning abdominal bloating. Methods The study adopted a cross-sectional design with purposive sampling. Participants who consented and met the criteria for bloating based on the Rome IV classification completed designated questionnaires. Independent variables comprised health beliefs, intentions, health-promoting behaviors, social support, depression, and anxiety, while dependent variables included bloating severity (general and within 24 h) and QoL. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was conducted utilizing Mplus 8.0 to analyze the relationships between these factors. Results A total of 323 participants, with a mean age of 27.69 years (SD = 11.50), predominantly females (64.7%), volunteered to participate in the study. The final SEM model exhibited good fit based on various indices (CFI = 0.922, SRMR = 0.064, RMSEA (95% CI) = 0.048 (0.041-0.054), p-value = 0.714), with 15 significant path relationships identified. The model explained 12.0% of the variance in severity within 24 h, 6% in general severity, and 53.8% in QoL. Conclusion The findings underscore the significant influence of health beliefs, intentions, behaviors, social support, depression, and anxiety on symptom severity and QoL in individuals experiencing abdominal bloating.
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- Nurzulaikha Abdullah
- Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Faculty of Data Science and Computing, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Exercise and Sport Science, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- GI & Motility Unit, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Lin WQ, Xiao T, Fang YY, Sun MY, Yang YO, Chen JM, Ou CQ, Liu H. The Association of Malnutrition and Health-Related Factors among 474,467 Older Community-Dwellers: A Population-Based Data Mining Study in Guangzhou, China. Nutrients 2024; 16:1338. [PMID: 38732585 PMCID: PMC11085532 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091338] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to examine the prevalence and associated factors of malnutrition in older community-dwellers and explore the interaction between associated factors. METHODS A total of 474,467 older community-dwellers aged 65 or above were selected in Guangzhou, China. We used a two-step methodology to detect the associated factors of malnutrition and constructed logistic regression models to explore the influencing factors and interactive effects on three patterns of malnutrition. RESULTS The prevalence of malnutrition was 22.28%. Older adults with both hypertension and diabetes (RERI = 0.13), both meat or fish diet and hypertension (RERI = 0.79), and both meat or fish diet and diabetes (RERI = 0.81) had positive additive interaction effects on the risk of obesity, whereas those on a vegetarian diet with hypertension (RERI = -0.25) or diabetes (RERI = -0.19) had negative additive interaction effects. Moreover, the interactions of physical activity with a meat or fish diet (RERI = -0.84) or dyslipidemia (RERI = -0.09) could lower the risk of obesity. CONCLUSIONS Malnutrition was influenced by different health factors, and there were interactions between these influencing factors. Pertinent dietary instruction should be given according to different nutritional status indexes and the prevalence of metabolic diseases to avoid the occurrences of malnutrition among older adults.
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- Wei-Quan Lin
- Department of Basic Public Health, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; (W.-Q.L.); (Y.-Y.F.); (M.-Y.S.); (J.-M.C.)
- Institute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University & Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China;
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- Department of Basic Public Health, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; (W.-Q.L.); (Y.-Y.F.); (M.-Y.S.); (J.-M.C.)
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- Department of Basic Public Health, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; (W.-Q.L.); (Y.-Y.F.); (M.-Y.S.); (J.-M.C.)
- Institute of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University & Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- Department of Basic Public Health, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; (W.-Q.L.); (Y.-Y.F.); (M.-Y.S.); (J.-M.C.)
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- Department of Basic Public Health, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; (W.-Q.L.); (Y.-Y.F.); (M.-Y.S.); (J.-M.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, China;
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- Department of Basic Public Health, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China; (W.-Q.L.); (Y.-Y.F.); (M.-Y.S.); (J.-M.C.)
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Akingbule O, Teran-Garcia M, Alston R. Exploring the dietary practices and perceptions of African immigrants in Illinois- a qualitative study of immigrants from Nigeria and Congo. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2024; 29:353-370. [PMID: 38515253 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2024.2311418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Previous studies suggest an increased prevalence of diet-related chronic diseases among African immigrants with increased length of stay in the U.S. The objective of the current study is to understand the dietary practices and perceptions of recent African immigrant families. DESIGN Focus group sessions were conducted with Nigerian and Congolese immigrant parents residing in Illinois. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling methods and focus group sessions were conducted via videoconference. Participants discussed dietary practices, meal preparation, and family mealtimes for their families. They also discussed experiences with eating different kinds of foods since arrival in the U.S. Verbatim transcription of focus group sessions were completed and deductive thematic analysis of transcribed data was conducted using NVivo (QSR International Pty Ltd. [2020] NVivo [version 12]). RESULTS Twenty African immigrant parents (Mean age: 42 years, Female: 95%) residing in Northern and Central Illinois participated in a total of five focus group sessions. Seven themes were derived from the analysis. Participants had a positive attitude toward healthy diet and had a high level of interest in receiving educational resources to make healthier food choices. Participants preferred and mostly consumed foods they were familiar with before migration. A majority of the participants perceived 'American foods' as unhealthy, characterizing them as containing a high amount of sugar and salt. Parents reported that their school-aged children often preferred a western diet over traditional African meals. CONCLUSION This study helps to understand unique diet-related practices and perceptions of recent Nigerian and Congolese African immigrants in Illinois. Findings could help to inform cultural adaptation of evidence-based nutrition education programs for these groups of African immigrants.
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- Oluwatosin Akingbule
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA
- University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, USA
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Teke J, Bolarinwa OA, Nnyanzi LA, Giles EL, Ells L, Elliott S, Okeke SR, Okeke-Obayemi DO. "For me, it is for longevity and making sure I am fit and around for my children": exploring motivations and barriers for weight management among minoritised communities in Medway, England. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:796. [PMID: 38481164 PMCID: PMC10938650 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18281-8] [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: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Migration-related changes in dietary patterns and other structural and individual factors affect weight-related health practices of individuals migrating from low-and-middle-income to high-income countries. Thus, individuals of ethnically diverse backgrounds may be disproportionately affected by poorer health outcomes, including weight-related health issues. Understanding how this community could be supported to adopt weight-related healthy practices such as optimum dietary and exercise behaviour is an important issue for public health research. Against this backdrop, we explored structural and individual factors that facilitate and constrain the uptake of weight management services among members of minority ethnic communities in Medway, England. METHODS Data were collected from audio-recorded interviews with 12 adult community members from minoritised ethnic communities using a semi-structured interview guide. Participants were recruited through a purposive and convenient sampling technique. Generated data were transcribed, coded into NVivo and analysed using the reflexive thematic analytical technique. RESULTS Results showed that social support and health benefits of weight management were the main motivating factors for weight management among the study participants. Conversely, systemic barriers, family commitment and caring responsibilities, changes in dietary patterns post-migration and cultural norms were major factors constraining participants from adopting weight management behaviours. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that structural and person-level factors serve as both facilitators and barriers to weight management among ethnically diverse communities in Medway, England. While our study is exploratory and opens doors for more studies among the population, we conclude that these minoritised communities could benefit from more equitable, tailored weight management programmes to support them in adopting weight-related practices.
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- Jennifer Teke
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Teesside, UK
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- Department of Public Health, York St John University, London, UK.
- Department of Demography and Population Studies, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Teesside, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Teesside, UK
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- Obesity Institute, School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- ECA College of Health Science, Sydney, Australia
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Pipatpiboon N, Sripetchwandee J, Koonrungsesomboon N, Bawornthip P, Bressington D. Establishing the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a health belief model based educational training program on health belief perceptions and dementia-preventive behaviors in people with type 2 diabetes. Nurs Health Sci 2024; 26:e13081. [PMID: 38356012 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.13081] [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: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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This quasi-experimental study evaluated feasibility and preliminary efficacy of dementia-preventive educational training intervention program based on the health belief model for improving perceived health beliefs and dementia-preventive behaviors among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Two community hospitals with 72 eligible participants were chosen from 12 local institutions using simple random sampling method. One hospital (22 patients) was allocated to dementia-preventive educational training intervention, and the other hospital (23 patients) was allocated to control intervention (using simple random sampling). Primary study outcome was feasibility, and secondary outcomes were changes in dementia prevention behaviors and health belief perceptions. Recruitment rate was 62.5% (45/72) and 22 patients in each group totally completed outcome measures and attended sessions, indicating feasibility of the intervention and study design. There were no significant differences between groups at baseline. After training, participants in the intervention group had significantly higher scores than control group in prevention behaviors and perceptions of health beliefs. The intervention group experienced significant with-group changes in outcomes. Results show that conducting a subsequent fully powered experimental study is feasible, and the intervention has promising efficacy.
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- Noppamas Pipatpiboon
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Neurophysiology Unit, Cardiac Electrophysiology Research and Training Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Faculty of Health, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, Northern Territory, Australia
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Faghih M, Kaveh MH, Nazari M, Khademi K, Hasanzadeh J. Effect of health belief model-based training and social support on the physical activity of overweight middle-aged women: a randomized controlled trial. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1250152. [PMID: 38356945 PMCID: PMC10864535 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1250152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Introduction The highest incidence of overweight among adults is found among women, predominantly middle-aged women. While it has been demonstrated that being overweight increases mortality by compromising physical and mental health, it also imposes substantial costs on the healthcare system. Lack of physical activity is a primary contributing factor to becoming overweight. The majority of inactive adults are women, particularly middle-aged women. Consequently, this study investigated the training program for overweight women based on the health belief model (HBM) and social support approach. Methods A randomized, controlled trial involving 73 overweight middle-aged women (control group: 37, intervention group: 36) was conducted using simple random sampling. The intervention group participated in six 120-min sessions per week for 6 weeks of a training program based on HBM and social support through physical activity, group discussion, role play, and media. Data were collected using the Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Bandura's Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (Bandura's ESE), and a researcher-made questionnaire before and 4 weeks after the training. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics via SPSS 27 software. p-values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results A training program based on HBM and social support led to improved perceived benefits (p < 0.001), cues to action (p = 0.03), and self-efficacy (p < 0.001) of physical activity; decreased perceived barriers (p = 0.001); increased social support (p = 0.001); and increased physical activity (p < 0.001). In addition, the BMI of the intervention group decreased after the training program (p = 0.01). Conclusion The findings of the study demonstrate the efficacy of the training program based on HBM and the social support approach in improving social support and physical activity of women. In addition, the study evaluates the long-term outcome in populations with varying social, economic, and cultural standings. Clinical Trials Registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/, (IRCT201706236261N17).
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- Masoumeh Faghih
- Department of Health Promotion, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Health Sciences, Institute of Health, Department of Health Promotion, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Health Promotion, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Al-Haroni H, Nik Farid ND, Azanan MS. Effectiveness of education intervention, with regards to physical activity level and a healthy diet, among Middle Eastern adolescents in Malaysia: A study protocol for a randomized control trial, based on a health belief model. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0289937. [PMID: 38232100 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Among the most urgent public health challenges, of the twenty-first century, is obesity. This can be attributed to its relationship with several non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as premature mortality. Being overweight or obese is a major concern not only in high-income countries, but also in low-income and middle-income countries, particularly in urban areas. Several studies have highlighted the prevalence of obesity, among Middle Eastern-descent adolescents, studying in Arabic secondary schools, located in Malaysia. Intervention studies, directed at Middle Eastern adolescents in Malaysia, are limited. This paper, describes the protocol, for an integrated health education intervention process. Titled 'Healthy lifestyle', it is a primary prevention process, aimed at curbing obesity and disordered eating, among Middle Eastern secondary school adolescents, aged 13-14 years old, residing in Malaysia. METHODS AND ANTICIPATED RESULTS A cluster randomized controlled study will be conducted, involving 250 Middle Eastern adolescents, in Arabic schools in Malaysia. The participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups. While the intervention group participates in six weeks of fortnightly six sessions (45 minutes per session), the control group will carry on with their regular curriculums, and normal physical activity routines. The variables which will be evaluated include anthropometric measurements, knowledge, attitude, daily routines, physical activity, sedentary behaviour, food assessment, eating attitudes test-26, and a structured questionnaire based on the HBM. Data will be collected from the intervention and control groups at baseline, post-intervention, and two months following the intervention. Data analysis will be performed by way of the SPSS Statistics software version 26. The generalized estimating equation (GEE) will be used, to test the effect of the intervention program, with regards to the selected variables (outcomes), between and within-group at baseline, as well as six weeks and two months following intervention, after adjusting for clustering. Outcomes will be assessed at each time point, along with a derived average over all three-time points; thus, ensuring that both the cumulative and overall effects are determined. CONCLUSIONS This trial will provide useful information for improving the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Middle Eastern adolescents, with regards to body weight status, physical activity level, nutrition status (BMI and dietary intake), and disordered eating. This will go a long way, towards ensuring their adherence to appropriate physical activities, and a healthy diet, to keep non-communicable diseases at bay. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered at NCT: NCT05694143.
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- Hanan Al-Haroni
- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Centre for Population Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Asghar S, Atif M, Arshad S, Masood I, Hashmi A. Probing the parental cognizance of antibiotic resistance by using Health Belief Model: An exploratory study. Res Social Adm Pharm 2024; 20:28-35. [PMID: 37752028 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2023.09.005] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the determinants that innervate or avert the parents to use antibiotics responsibly for their children in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Further, to assess the cognizance of Pakistani parents about antibiotic resistance. METHODS The Health Belief Model (HBM) was utilized to design this study. Parents who were using antibiotics for their children were taken as study participants. They were recruited purposively from various public and private healthcare settings and were asked to conveniently participate in the study. A total of 18 in-depth interviews were conducted at time and place convenient to the study participants. Data were transcribed, translated and analyzed by framework analysis in accordance with the constructs of Health Belief Model including perceived susceptibility, severity, benefit, barriers, self-efficacy and cues to action. RESULTS Within each HBM construct, responses of participants were analyzed, yielding 8 themes and 17 subthemes. Parents had a knowledge of antibiotics but considered their families to be at low risk of antibiotic resistance since their families were "low users" of antibiotics. Majority of the participants were not aware of the indications and risks of antibiotic use and perceived the antibiotics as a quick fix for every ailment. Communicating the risks of antibiotic resistance to parents and providing actionable solutions to tackle antibiotic resistance may address these perceptions. CONCLUSION Though parents revealed awareness about antibiotics, they continue to overestimate the value of antibiotics. Refocus of the antibiotic stewardship interventions are required and these campaigns are needed to be tailored to target their intended audience in a format that is appropriate to them.
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- Saima Asghar
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Hakami KM, Alhazmi AH, Zaalah S, Shubayli S, Darraj H, Hamdi S, Alfaifi S, Sayed AI, Hakami A, Oraibi O, Alhazmi L. The Impact of Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Perception on Lifestyle Modification Intention Among Adults in Jazan Province. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:3353-3365. [PMID: 38106367 PMCID: PMC10725636 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s427202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to assess the perception of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and heart attack risk and its influence on the intention to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors among the general population in Jazan province, Saudi Arabia. SCD refers to an abrupt and unexpected loss of heart function resulting in death, and its incidence has been alarmingly increasing worldwide. Several factors, including smoking, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and specific medications, have been associated with an elevated risk of SCD. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested questionnaire distributed among the general population in Jazan province. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and t-tests were employed for data analysis. Results The study included 974 participants with a mean age of 27.90 ± 9.32 years, of whom 56% were female. More than half of the participants perceived themselves as highly susceptible to SCD, and all participants demonstrated a moderate willingness and readiness to modify their unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. Age, gender, marital status, body mass index (BMI), history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, medication use, physical exercise, and family history of chronic diseases and SCD were statistically associated with the perception of SCD. Conclusion The study revealed a high-risk perception and a moderate readiness to adopt lifestyle modifications. These findings can inform the development of effective strategies and support programs aimed at reducing the burden of SCD.
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- Khalid M Hakami
- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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Park T, Awah D, Doshi N, Castor C, Ravenell J, Gousse Y. Uptake and Utilization of the COVID-19 Alert App within a University Community in New York. Innov Pharm 2023; 14:10.24926/iip.v14i3.5488. [PMID: 38487384 PMCID: PMC10936445 DOI: 10.24926/iip.v14i3.5488] [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] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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The rapid onset of the COVID-19 pandemic elicited a swift response to control the virus ubiquitous within the United States. Expanded telehealth and health informatics became critical components of the pandemic response. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization of the COVID-19 New York (NY) Alert App and identify the perceived benefits and limitations of the App. A cross-sectional design was employed to collect data by using questionnaires with closed-ended and open-ended questions. The survey was developed and administered during March through April 2021. The study found that the highest rated benefit from using the COVID-19 NY Alert App was receiving alerts about being in close proximity to individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. Results showed that ineffective (insufficient and inappropriate) usage was the highest rated potential challenge for using the App. Study subjects were likely to download this Alert App when they perceived more benefits and less barriers to using the App. Findings from this study can help improve utilization of the App and inform development of similar tele-education tools. The study illuminated considerations for health information applications in scaling-up traditional COVID-19 tracing efforts and may facilitate the design of similar emergency preparedness health technology.
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- Taehwan Park
- St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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- St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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- St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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- St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Platta AM, Mikulec AT, Radzymińska M, Ruszkowska M, Suwała G, Zborowski M, Kowalczewski PŁ, Nowicki M. Body image and willingness to change it-A study of university students in Poland. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293617. [PMID: 37910539 PMCID: PMC10619780 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to identify declared patterns of ideal appearance among students at selected higher education institutions in Poland. In the present study, we set out to identify the body image and the propensity to change it. In order to achieve the goal of the study, a nationwide survey was carried out using a voluntary diagnostic survey. A total of 810 respondents took part in the survey. The study was conducted using a custom-made self-designed survey questionnaire with an indirect interview technique via a web-based platform (CAWI). The study results indicate that women were far more eager to maintain an attractive appearance through dieting than men. Importantly, the respondents, both women and men, did not identify influencers as role models of attractive appearance. Results of the present survey reveal that attitudes towards one's physical appearance are diverse and influenced by the considered factors. The attributes that determined the perception of oneself as an attractive person included height, weight, and body build. Normal body weight is a key feature of an attractive appearance, according to the respondents; nevertheless, students show a higher tolerance for being overweight than for being underweight. Furthermore, preferences in this respect are largely conditioned by individual personal characteristics. According to young people, a person with an attractive appearance is one who eats and exercises regularly, and who does not fall into extremes in terms of their appearance. On the other hand, the fear of growing fat and losing one's attractive appearance was frequently indicated among the concerns over personal appearance. Only one in five respondents expressed complete satisfaction with how they looked, with men and those with a normal BMI significantly more likely to do so. Respondents expressed readiness to undertake a range of activities related to increased exercise regime, changes in their eating habits, or seeking assistance (e.g., of a personal trainer) to achieve the desired body shape. Our findings can be used as a basis for discussion and consideration in developing educational activities on nutrition, as well as on overweight- and obesity-related health issues.
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- Anna M. Platta
- Faculty of Management and Quality Science, Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland
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- Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Applied Science in Nowy Sącz, Nowy Sącz, Poland
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- Faculty of Economic Sciences, Institute of Management Science and Quality, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Faculty of Management and Quality Science, Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland
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- Department of Food Product Quality, Krakow University of Economics, Kraków, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Science in Nowy Sącz, Nowy Sacz, Poland
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- Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN, United States of America
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Bektas İ, Gürkan KP. Investigation of the relationships between mindfulness, emotional eating, weight control self-efficacy, and obesity in adolescents. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 73:e381-e387. [PMID: 37827859 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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PURPOSE This research was conducted to examine the relationships between mindfulness, emotional eating, weight control self-efficacy, and obesity in adolescents. DESIGN AND METHODS The research was conducted with 198 adolescents aged 13-18 years in three high schools in the central county of a province in Türkiye. Data were collected using a sociodemographic information form, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale-Adolescents, the Emotional Eating Scale for Children and Adolescents, and the Weight-Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire for Adolescents-Short Form. In this study, adolescents' height and weight were measured to determine the effects of the study variables on their body mass indexes (BMIs). RESULTS The variables were analyzed according to BMI. The mean age of the adolescents participating in the research was 15.25 ± 1.01 years; 52% were female, and 85% were ninth-grade high school students. Their mean height was 170.33 ± 8.59 cm, and their mean weight was 62.24 ± 12.84 kg. The adolescents' BMI was found to have a low-level, significant negative correlation with their mindfulness, a low-level, significant positive correlation with their emotional eating, and a low-level significant negative correlation with their weight control self-efficacy. Adolescents' mindfulness, emotional eating, and weight control self-efficacy scores significantly predicted their BMI and explained 14.1% of the variance in their BMI levels. CONCLUSIONS Mindfulness, emotional eating, and weight control self-efficacy in adolescents have a facilitating effect on the management of obesity. IMPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE Multidimensional programs should be developed that take into account the interaction of parents, children, and the environment, which will pave the way for the development of healthy nutrition behaviors and contribute to the prevention of obesity.
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- İlknur Bektas
- lzmir Bakırcay University Faculty of Health Science, Seyrek, Izmir, Turkey.
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- lzmir Bakırcay University Faculty of Health Science, Seyrek, Izmir, Turkey
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Mulderij-Jansen V, Gerstenbluth I, Duits A, Tami A, Bailey A. Contexts motivating protective behaviours related to Aedes-borne infectious diseases in Curaçao. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1730. [PMID: 37670248 PMCID: PMC10481474 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16624-5] [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: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Aedes aegypti, the vector of arboviral diseases such as dengue and Zika virus infections, is difficult to control. Effective interventions must be practicable, comprehensive, and sustained. There is evidence that community participation can enhance mosquito control. Therefore, countries are encouraged to develop and integrate community-based approaches to mosquito control to mitigate Aedes-borne infectious diseases (ABIDs). Health professionals must understand the contexts motivating individuals' behaviour to improve community participation and promote behavioural change. Therefore, this study aimed to determine how contexts shaped individuals' protective behaviours related to ABIDs in Curaçao. METHODS From April 2019 to September 2020, a multi-method qualitative study applying seven (n = 54) focus group discussions and twenty-five in-depth interviews with locals was performed in Curaҫao. The study was designed based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). Two cycles of inductive and deductive coding were employed, and Nvivo software was used to manage and analyse the data. RESULTS In this study, low media coverage (external cue to action) and limited experience with the symptoms of ABIDs (internal cue to action) were linked with a low perceived susceptibility and severity of ABIDs (low perceived threat). The low perceived threat was linked with reduced health-seeking behaviour (HSB) to prevent and control ABIDs. We also found that the perceived barriers outweigh the perceived benefits of ABID prevention and control interventions, obstructing HSB. On the one hand, insufficient knowledge reduced self-efficacy but contrary to expected, having good knowledge did not promote HSB. Lastly, we found that our participants believe that they are responsible for preventing ABIDs (internal locus of control) but at the same time indicated that their success depends on the efforts of the community and the health system (external locus of control). CONCLUSIONS This study used the HBM to explain individual changes in HSB concerning ABIDs prevention and control in Curaçao. We can conclude that the perceived threat (perceived susceptibility and severity) and perceived barriers played an essential role in changing HSB. Health professionals must consider these two concepts' implications when designing a bottom-up approach for ABIDs control; otherwise, community participation will remain minimal.
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- Vaitiare Mulderij-Jansen
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
- International Development Studies, Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Curaçao Biomedical & Health Research Institute, Willemstad, Curaçao
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- Institute for Medical Education, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Immunology, Curaçao Biomedical & Health Research Institute, Willemstad, Curaçao
- Red Cross Blood Bank Foundation, Willemstad, Curaçao
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- International Development Studies, Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Materia FT, Smyth JM, Puoane T, Tsolekile L, Goggin K, Kodish SR, Fox AT, Resnicow K, Werntz S, Catley D. Implementing text-messaging to support and enhance delivery of health behavior change interventions in low- to middle-income countries: case study of the Lifestyle Africa intervention. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1526. [PMID: 37563595 PMCID: PMC10416414 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16388-y] [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: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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The prevalence of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, is rising in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Health behavior change (HBC) interventions such as the widely used Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) are effective at reducing chronic disease risk, but have not been adapted for LMICs. Leveraging mobile health (mHealth) technology such as text messaging (SMS) to enhance reach and participant engagement with these interventions has great promise, yet we lack evidence-informed approaches to guide the integration of SMS specifically to support HBC interventions in LMIC contexts. To address this gap, we integrated guidance from the mHealth literature with expertise and first-hand experience to establish specific development steps for building and implementing SMS systems to support HBC programming in LMICs. Specifically, we provide real-world examples of each development step by describing our experience in designing and delivering an SMS system to support a culturally-adapted DPP designed for delivery in South Africa. We outline eight key SMS development steps, including: 1) determining if SMS is appropriate; 2) developing system architecture and programming; 3) developing theory-based messages; 4) developing SMS technology; 5) addressing international SMS delivery; 6) testing; 7) system training and technical support; and 8) cost considerations. We discuss lessons learned and extractable principles that may be of use to other mHealth and HBC researchers working in similar LMIC contexts.Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03342274 . Registered 10 November 2017.
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- Frank T Materia
- Division of Health Services and Outcomes Research, Children's Mercy Kansas City, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA.
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
- Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Health Services and Outcomes Research, Children's Mercy Kansas City, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA
- School of Medicine, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
- School of Pharmacy, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Division of Health Services and Outcomes Research, Children's Mercy Kansas City, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
- Center for Children's Healthy Lifestyles and Nutrition, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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Pencil A, Matsungo TM, Hongu N, Hayami N. Prevalence of Obesity and the Factors Associated with Low Obesity Awareness among Urban Adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15102302. [PMID: 37242185 DOI: 10.3390/nu15102302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Obesity is a global health problem. In developing countries such as Zimbabwe, obesity is both an emerging health problem and a grey area, particularly among adolescents. This study assessed the prevalence of obesity and factors associated with low obesity awareness among adolescents. METHOD A cross-sectional survey was performed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The participants were 423 adolescents aged 14-19 years recruited from 10 schools in Harare using a stratified random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 23) and binary logistics regression was used to examine the factors associated with low obesity awareness. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS The median± IQR age was 16 (14-18) years, and overweight and obesity affected 15.8% of the participants with higher proportions among girls (73.1%, p = 0.002). Low obesity awareness was observed in 27.1% of the adolescents with a higher proportion among girls (67.0%, p = 0.001), 14-16-year-olds (51.3%, p = 0.317), and obese adolescents (56.7%, p = 0.001). Significant factors associated with low obesity awareness were household heads lacking formal education [OR = 9.41 (2.20-40.36), p = 0.003] and inadequate (poor) food habits [OR = 2.58 (1.33-5.01), p = 0.005]. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed that adolescents had different obesity awareness levels and diverse perceptions in terms of obesity causes, and a range of potential solutions. Obesity awareness and nutrition education should address adolescents' poor eating habits while taking cognizance of the different education levels of household heads.
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- Ashleigh Pencil
- Graduate School of Human Life Science, Osaka City University, 3 Chome-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshiku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences (DNDFS), University of Zimbabwe, Mt Pleasant, Harare P.O. Box MP167, Zimbabwe
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- Graduate School of Human Life and Ecology, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3 Chome-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshiku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Life and Ecology, Osaka Metropolitan University, 3 Chome-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshiku, Osaka 558-8585, Japan
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Sullivan M, Huberty J, Chung Y, Stecher C. Mindfulness Meditation App Abandonment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study. Mindfulness (N Y) 2023; 14:1-18. [PMID: 37362188 PMCID: PMC10158687 DOI: 10.1007/s12671-023-02125-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Objectives Mindfulness meditation apps are used by millions of adults in the USA to improve mental health. However, many new app subscribers quickly abandon their use. The purpose of this study was to determine the behavioral, demographic, and socioeconomic factors associated with the abandonment of meditation apps during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method A survey was distributed to subscribers of a popular meditation app, Calm, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 that assessed meditation app behavior and meditation habit strength, as well as demographic and socioeconomic information. App usage data were also collected from the start of each participant's subscription until May 2021. A total of 3275 respondents were included in the analyses. Participants were divided into three cohorts according to their subscription start date: (1) long-term subscribers (> 1 year before pandemic start), (2) pre-pandemic subscribers (< 4 months before pandemic start), and (3) pandemic subscribers (joined during the pandemic). Results Meditating after an existing routine was associated with a lower risk of app abandonment for pre-pandemic subscribers (hazard ratio = 0.607, 95% CI: 0.422, 0.874; p = 0.007) and for pandemic subscribers (hazard ratio = 0.434, 95% CI: 0.285, 0.66; p < 0.001). Additionally, meditating "whenever I can" was associated with lower risk of abandonment among pandemic subscribers (hazard ratio = 0.437, 95% CI: 0.271, 0.706; p < 0.001), and no behavioral factors were significant predictors of app abandonment among the long-term subscribers. Conclusions These results show that combining meditation with an existing daily routine was a commonly utilized strategy for promoting persistent meditation app use during the COVID-19 pandemic for many subscribers. This finding supports existing evidence that pairing new behaviors with an existing routine is an effective method for establishing new health habits. Preregistration This study is not pre-registered.
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- Mariah Sullivan
- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 425 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 425 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 425 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
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Huang CY, Huang WH, Yen HY. An Exploration of Sedentary Behavior, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Outbreak. Int J Public Health 2023; 68:1605585. [PMID: 36776738 PMCID: PMC9908611 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2023.1605585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Objectives: Staying physically active is a cost-efficient strategy for disease prevention during a pandemic. The purposes of this study were to explore precautionary behaviors, psychological factors associated with physical activity and sedentary behavior, and impacts of active and sedentary lifestyles on the quality of life in the early stage of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Methods: Participants were community-dwelling adults aged over 20 years who had not been infected with COVID-19 and who lived in the United States. A study with a cross-sectional design was conducted between July and October 2020. Quantitative data were collected by a self-reported questionnaire. Results: In total, 467 valid responses were obtained. Participants who engaged in an active lifestyle had significantly higher scores on all domains of quality of life compared to those who engaged in an inactive lifestyle. Participants with a non-sedentary lifestyle had significantly higher scores of psychological and social domains of quality of life than those with a sedentary lifestyle. Conclusion: Engaging in an active lifestyle and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle are recommended when facing future, unpredictable pandemics similar to COVID-19.
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- School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,*Correspondence: Hsin-Yen Yen, ,
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Exploration of COVID-19 Pandemic Prevention Behaviors among Healthcare Workers. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020153. [PMID: 36673522 PMCID: PMC9859533 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the pandemic has become an important topic of global public health. To reduce the rapid spread of the pandemic, compliance with preventive behaviors has become one of the important guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO). Healthcare workers stand on the frontline for pandemic prevention, and preventive behaviors are essential measures to protect their health and safety. The purpose of this study was to propose an integrative model that explained and predicted COVID-19 preventive behaviors among healthcare workers. The study integrated workplace safety climate and the health belief model (HBM) to verify the impact of workplace safety climate and health belief factors on the safety attitude, safety compliance, and safety satisfaction of healthcare workers performing COVID-19 pandemic prevention behaviors. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to August 2021 with a self-administered online questionnaire. The sample of the study was drawn from healthcare workers of a famous medical institution in Taipei City as research subjects. After collecting 273 valid questionnaires and verifying them through the analysis of structural equation modeling (SEM), the findings revealed that workplace safety climate had an impact on health belief factors, and then health belief factors had impacts on safety attitudes. In addition, safety attitude affected safety compliance, while safety compliance further affected safety satisfaction. The study showed that workplace safety climate can strengthen healthcare workers' health beliefs and further affect their safety attitudes, safety compliance, and safety satisfaction. The study attempted to propose a model of healthcare workers' pandemic prevention behaviors as a reference for medical facility administrators in real practice.
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Ogba P, Badru O, Ibhawoh B, Archer N, Baumann A. Perceptions of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine use among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review. MALARIAWORLD JOURNAL 2023; 14:1. [PMID: 37090061 PMCID: PMC10117231 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7828460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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Background Malaria is a major global public health issue that disproportionately affects pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization recommends intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) for its control. Despite its proven efficacy, drug uptake remains low. Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) safety concerns have been cited as one of several reasons for this low uptake. Methods We conducted a scoping review using the Arksey and O'Malley framework and the health belief model to investigate perceptions of SP use among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. We looked for peer-reviewed publications in five international databases. Results The review included 19 articles out of a total of 246. It showed that pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa have a good understanding of malaria and its consequences, but this does not necessarily translate into increased IPTp-SP uptake. It is worrisome to know that some pregnant women (from 2 studies) did not believe that SP use is beneficial, and several participants (from 4 studies) were unsure or did not see the drug as an effective intervention. Many pregnant women believe SP harms them, their partners, or their unborn children. Conclusions Healthcare professionals should continue prescribing and encouraging pregnant women to use SP for malaria prevention until a better substitute becomes available.
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- Patricia Ogba
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Global Health Office, McMaster University, Main St. W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
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- Department of History, McMaster University, Main St. W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Degroote School of Business, McMaster University, Main St. W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Global Health Office, McMaster University, Main St. W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Alsamawi FN, Kurnaz S. A framework for adopting gamified learning systems in smart schools during COVID-19. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2023; 13:1135-1153. [PMID: 34155468 PMCID: PMC8208614 DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01909-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The outbreak of COVID 19 has increased the anxiety and stress among teachers and students. This has increased the need for gamified learning systems (GLS) to make the educational process more attractive and increase the engagement as well as the participation of all stakeholders. The use of GLS in teaching and learning has not been deployed effectively in the educational systems in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to examine the predictors of using GLS in Iraqi smart schools. Building on the literature, a framework of GLS is proposed. Data used in this study were collected from 394 teachers and managerial staff in Iraqi smart schools and analysed using Partial Least Square. The findings showed that individuals and organizations are important predictors of using GLS, and their effects on BI are mediated by satisfaction. Readiness and performance expectancy are critical for adopting and using GLS by smart schools. In addition, the findings showed that gamification and self-efficacy are moderating variables. Important implications of the predictability of GLS using a combination of theories as well as the practical suggestions for decision makers to enhance the adoption of GLS among smart schools in Iraq are discussed. In the time of COVID-19, decision makers have suggested increasing gamification features of teaching and learning to reduce anxiety and achieve a better learning process.
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- Farazdaq Nahedh Alsamawi
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, IT Faculty, Altınbaş Üniversitesi, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, IT Faculty, Altınbaş Üniversitesi, İstanbul, Turkey
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Li H, Zhang J, Wang L, Yang T, Yang Y. A health promoting-lifestyle prediction model for dementia prevention among chinese adults: based on the health belief model. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:2450. [PMID: 36577998 PMCID: PMC9798682 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14828-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND People's health belief is an important factor affecting health behavior. However, there has been little use of the health belief model (HBM) in determining the pathway effect of patients' beliefs on health behavior in dementia prevention in China. The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of dementia prevention beliefs on health promoting lifestyle among Chinese adults. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on line by convenience sampling from January to March 2020. A survey about dementia prevention knowledge, health belief of dementia prevention and health-promoting lifestyle was completed by 1201 adults in China. Data was analyzed using a structural equation model with the analysis of moment program. RESULTS The participants were aged 40.50 ± 12.72 years. About 70.3% of participants were female. The purposed model fit the data from the study well. Perceived barriers (total effect-0.322, P < 0.01) and perceived susceptibility (total effect -0.242, P < 0.01) had negative effects on lifestyle. Self-efficacy had promoting effects on lifestyle (total effect 0.207, P < 0.01). Perceived severity had positive effects both on perceived benefits (total effect 0.137, P < 0.01) and perceived barriers (total effect 0.202, P < 0.01), which had a contradictory effect in the formation of health belief. Perceived benefits, cues to action and self-efficacy played a partial mediating role between knowledge and health behavior. The belief of changing lifestyle to reduce the risk of dementia could explain 24.5% of health behavior (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate that in dementia prevention, dementia prevention health belief has important influences on health behavior. Community medical staff can develop targeted dementia prevention interventions based on the health belief model in the future.
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- Hua Li
- grid.410570.70000 0004 1760 6682School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China ,Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support force of Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Lanzhou, China
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- grid.410570.70000 0004 1760 6682School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- grid.410570.70000 0004 1760 6682School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- grid.410570.70000 0004 1760 6682School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Nursing, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Raman S, Ong SC, Ooi GS. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Health Belief Model Questionnaire (HBMQ) for weight management behaviour for use in a Southeast Asian country. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/jphsr/rmac052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In the past 50 years, obesity and being overweight have become significant health concerns that cause a rise in the risk of illness, impairing quality of life and increasing financial burdens worldwide. The purpose of the study is to conduct translation and cross-cultural adaptation of a Health Belief Model Questionnaire (HBMQ) for weight management behaviour into the Malay language and to validate the questionnaire.
Methods
The HBMQ was adapted and translated into the Malay language based on published international guidelines. The content validity and the face validity were analysed by a panel of 10 experts. A pilot test was conducted with 35 students from Universiti Sains Malaysia to evaluate internal consistency. A cross-sectional study was carried out by distributing the self-administered HBMQ to the general public in Malaysia and 505 subjects were successfully recruited. The construct validity was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis. The first 112 participants completed the survey again one week later for the evaluation of test-retest reliability.
Key findings
In total, 79 questions had an item-level content validity index (I-CVI) score of >0.80 and have been evaluated as excellent inferring acceptable content validity. The remaining seven items in the instrument had an I-CVI score < 0.80 and were removed based on the experts’ consensus. The item-level face validity index value for each item range was between 0.8 and 1.0, indicating a satisfactory level of face validity. For construct validity, eight factors were requested and 74 items had a significant to strong factor loading of >0.4. The rotation of items showed five items had factor loadings <0.4 (item numbers 14, 57, 77, 78 and 79) and have been removed.
Conclusions
The findings in this study conclude that the translated Health Belief Model-Malay version has adequate content validity, face validity, construct validity and reliability.
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- Sivasankari Raman
- Discipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang , Malaysia
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- Discipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang , Malaysia
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia , Penang , Malaysia
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Wang Z, Wang J, Shi Y, Fang Q, Tan Q, Wang M, Li J. Optimal BMI cutoff points in obesity screening for Chinese college students. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1017645. [PMID: 36438375 PMCID: PMC9691955 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1017645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Objective An accurate BMI classification system specific to the population is of great value in health promotion. Existing studies have shown that the BMI recommended cut-off value for adults is not suitable for college students. Thus, the current study aims to identify optimal BMI cutoff points in obesity screening for Chinese college students. Methods Anthropometric assessments were performed on 6,798 college students (Male = 3,408, Female = 3,390) from three universities in Jiangsu, China. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to establish the standardized models to estimate anthropometry for male and female students. Further indices were derived from the assessments, including body mass index (BMI), relative fat mass (RFM), obesity degree percentage (OBD%), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist circumference (WC), and body fat percentage (BF%). The anthropometric index with the highest correlation to the models for male and female students were selected as the gold standard for obesity screening. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was applied to evaluate diagnostic value of each anthropometric index according to the area under curve (AUC). Youden index maximum points determined the optimal cutoff points with the highest accuracy in obesity screening. Results The anthropometric models for both male and female students consisted of three factors. Vervaeck index was selected as the gold standard for obesity screening. By comparing AUC of the anthropometric indices, we found BMI provided the highest value in obesity screening. Further analysis based on Youden index identified the optimal BMI of 23.53 kg/m2 for male and 23.41 kg/m2 for female. Compared with the universal standard recommended by World Health Organization (WHO), the adjusted BMI criteria were characterized by high sensitivity as well as specificity. Conclusion BMI is the most appropriate anthropometric index of obesity screening for Chinese college students. The optimal cutoff points were lower than the WHO reference. Evidence substantiated the adjusted BMI criteria as an effective approach to improve accuracy of obesity screening for this population.
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- Zheng Wang
- Soochow College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Kangda College, Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, China
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- Soochow College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Logistics Management Division, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Soochow College, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jingping Li,
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Chang SL, Wu WC, Hu YJ, Lai HY, Wong TC. Quasi-experimental design for using an interactive social media intervention program to improve truck drivers' health beliefs and eating behaviors. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1486. [PMID: 35927651 PMCID: PMC9354337 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13883-6] [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: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Truck drivers have difficulties participating in health education programs delivered at a fixed time and place due to the mobility of their workplace. Interventions conducted via social media can overcome these limitations of time and place. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a nutrition education intervention program delivered via a social media platform on the healthy eating behaviors of truck drivers. Methods This study adopted a quasi-experimental design. A 12-week intervention program was conducted for a social-media group (n = 125) and a conventional-teaching group (n = 117) from February to May 2020. The social-media group participated in a social-media-based health intervention on the LINE application. The intervention involved the provision of online messages, online instant responses, a picture-based food log, an audio e-book, and a loyalty e-card. The conventional-teaching group participated in a healthy diet course and a hygiene education manual. The generalized estimation equation (GEE) was applied to evaluate the intervention effects on the outcome measures derived from the Health Belief Model. Results The results of the GEE showed the social-media-based intervention strategies significantly decreased perceived barriers of consuming a healthy diet (p = < 0.001), increased willingness to follow cues of action (p = 0.036), improved the self-efficacy of healthy eating behaviors (p = 0.001), and increased the score of healthy eating behaviors (p < 0.001) compared with the conventional teaching strategies. For the social-media and conventional-teaching groups, no significant changes occurred in self-perceived health status, self-perceived susceptibility, or self-perceived severity after the intervention. More than 90% of the participants in the social-media group believed the social-media-based intervention strategies could help implement and maintain healthy eating behaviors. Conclusions The results indicate social-media-based intervention strategies can facilitate approaching a population without a fixed workplace, such as truck drivers. Health promoters and planners focusing on occupational health can consider developing social-media-based intervention strategies for improving truck drivers' health status.
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-022-13883-6.
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- Ssu-Lan Chang
- Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 162, Section 1, Heping East Road, 10610, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nutrition, Cathay General Hospital, 280 Renai Rd. Sec.4, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 162, Section 1, Heping East Road, 10610, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, No. 162, Section 1, Heping East Road, 10610, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, 7, Chung Shan S. Rd, Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Chinese Culture University, Yang-Ming-Shan, 55, Hwa-Kang Rd, Taipei, Taiwan
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Oh H, Kim S, Woo H, Ham S. Associations between Awareness of the Risk of Exposure to Pollutants Occurring at Fire Scenes and Health Beliefs among Metropolitan Firefighters in the Republic of Korea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148860. [PMID: 35886708 PMCID: PMC9318504 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Firefighters are repeatedly exposed to various pollutants that occur at fire scenes. There are three levels of exposure: primary exposure to pollutants, secondary exposure to pollutants on personal protective equipment (PPE), and tertiary exposure to contaminated fire stations and fire engines due to pollutants on PPE. Therefore, it is important for firefighters to be aware of the risk of exposure to pollutants and to practice health behaviors such as appropriate PPE management. No clear association has been established in the existing literature between firefighters’ risk perception level and their health beliefs about the health impact of awareness of exposure to hazardous substances at fire scenes. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between awareness of the exposure risk to primary, secondary, and tertiary pollutants and health beliefs. It was designed as a cross-sectional study, in which a web-based survey was conducted from 13 May to 31 May 2021. The analysis was conducted in 1940 firefighters working in the Seoul metropolis who agreed to participate in the research. Participants who perceived susceptibility were likely to be aware of the primary (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.10, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.16–3.80), secondary (AOR = 2.77, 95% CI 1.77–4.32), and tertiary (AOR = 2.73, 95% CI 1.85–4.03) exposure risks. Participants who perceived barriers were unlikely to be aware of the risk of exposure to primary (AOR = 0.67, 95% CI 0.49–0.91), secondary (AOR = 0.77, 95% CI 0.61–0.96), and tertiary (AOR = 0.75, 95% CI 0.62–0.91) pollutants. Educational intervention is recommended to improve perceived susceptibility and awareness of the risk of exposure to pollutants and reduce perceived barriers. Consequently, educational intervention is expected to positively impact firefighters’ management of appropriate PPE. We confirmed an association between occupational exposure risk and firefighters’ health beliefs. In the health belief model (HBM), health beliefs that affect health behavior also affect awareness of the exposure risk level. Therefore, an intervention for health beliefs can also be used to raise job-related exposure risk awareness. Regular training on the health impacts of fire scenes is necessary for both newcomers and incumbents to enable firefighters to better recognize the risks of each occupational exposure level. Additionally, laws and regulations are necessary for the removal of harmful substances that contaminate PPE, such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), during exposure to a fire scene. Our research can be used as a basis for improving fire policies and education programs in the future.
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- Hyeeun Oh
- Department of Health Administration, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Korea;
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- Fire Science Research Center, Seoul Metropolitan Fire Service Academy, Seoul 03312, Korea;
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- Department of Health Administration, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Korea;
- Institute of Health and Environment, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon 21565, Korea
- Correspondence: (H.W.); (S.H.)
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Dsouza JP, Broucke SVD, Pattanshetty S, Dhoore W. A comparison of behavioural models explaining cervical cancer screening uptake. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:235. [PMID: 35710374 PMCID: PMC9204900 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01801-2] [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: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer represents a very high burden of disease, especially in Low- and Middle-income economies. Screening is a recommended prevention method in resource-poor settings. Cervical cancer screening (CCS) uptake is influenced by various psycho-social factors, most of which are included in behavioural models. Unlike demographic characteristics, these factors are modifiable. While few studies have compared these models in terms of their capacity to predict health behaviour, this study considers three health behaviour theories to assess and compare the predictors of CCS behaviour and intention. METHODS A survey was conducted among 607 sexually active women in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Data was collected regarding socio-demographic factors, health literacy, knowledge on CCS, and the socio-cognitive factors related to CCS that are represented in the Health Belief Model (HBM), Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Theory of Care-Seeking Behaviour (TCSB). Logistic regression analyses tested to what extent each of the theoretical models explained cervical cancer screening (CCS) intention and regular screening behaviour, comparing the variance explained by each of the models. RESULTS CCS intention was best explained by the TPB, followed by the HBM. Of the constructs included in these models, positive attitude towards the screening procedure and perceived benefits contributed most significantly to screening intention, followed by fear, anxiety or embarrassment related to the disease or screening procedure, and context specific barriers. CONCLUSION Health behavioural models such as the TPB and HBM can help to identify the main socio-cognitive factors explaining the intention of women to participate in CCS. As such, they can inform interventions to target specific determinants of screening intention and behaviour, and enhance their effectiveness by addressing women's screening attitude, perceived benefits, and emotions as well as reducing context specific barriers to screening.
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- Jyoshma Preema Dsouza
- School of Public Health, Psychological Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1348, Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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- School of Public Health, Psychological Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1348, Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- School of Public Health, Psychological Research Institute, Université Catholique de Louvain, 1348, Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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Silveira EA, Rosa LPDS, de Resende DP, Rodrigues APDS, da Costa AC, Rezende ATDO, Noll M, de Oliveira C, Junqueira-Kipnis AP. Positive Effects of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Supplementation and DietBra on Inflammation and Glycemic Profiles in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Class II/III Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:841971. [PMID: 35586621 PMCID: PMC9108866 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.841971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Evidence on the effects of dietary interventions on inflammatory markers in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is scarce. Our study evaluated the effects of extra-virgin olive oil alone and in combination with a traditional Brazilian diet on inflammatory markers and glycemic profiles in adults with both T2DM and class II/III obesity. Methods Adults aged 18-64 years with T2DM and class II/III obesity were randomized into two intervention groups: 1) extra-virgin olive oil only and 2) extra-virgin olive oil + a traditional Brazilian diet (OliveOil+DietBra). Data on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, anthropometry, biochemical markers and inflammatory markers were collected. The primary outcomes were glycemic parameters and inflammatory markers. The body mass index (BMI) and weight were the secondary outcomes. Results Forty individuals with T2DM and class II/III obesity were enrolled, and 34 (85%) completed the intervention course. The intake of olive oil was 37.88 ± 12.50 mL/day in the olive oil group and 37.71 ± 12.23 mL/day in the OliveOil+DietBra group, with no significant difference between groups (p = 0.484). Compared to the olive oil only group, the OliveOil+DietBra group had significantly lower levels of fasting insulin (p = 0.047) at the end of the intervention, whereas the other glycemic parameters were not altered. In the OliveOil+DietBra group, serum levels of inflammatory cytokines, IL-1α (p = 0.006) and adiponectin (p = 0.049) were lower and those of TNFα were higher (p = 0.037). There was a significant reduction in BMI and weight compared to the baseline values in the OliveOil+DietBra group (p = 0.015). Conclusions The intervention with OliveOil+DietBra effectively decreased the levels of fasting insulin, IL-1α and adiponectin, suggesting its beneficial role in improving the inflammatory profiles and fasting insulin levels in adults with class II/III obesity and T2DM. Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT02463435.
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- Erika Aparecida Silveira
- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
- Federal Institute of Goiás, Campus Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
- Instituto Federal Goiano, Campus Ceres, Goiás, Brazil
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiás, Brazil
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Silveira EA, Canheta AB, Noll M, Rodrigues APS, Oliveira CD. Nutritional and food education as a complementary treatment approach in severe obese individuals. Nutr Health 2022; 29:339-346. [PMID: 35293243 DOI: 10.1177/02601060221080246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: The treatment for obesity, specifically severe obesity, is a challenge for health professionals and services. It requires a multidisciplinary and holistic approach covering the complexity and difficulties of incorporating healthy habits to prevent associated diseases and mortality. Individual intervention's methods are not enough to change eating habits. Objective: To describe and investigate the contribution of nutritional and food education as a complementary therapeutic approach in the treatment of individuals with severe obesity and their family members. Methods: A multidisciplinary team adopted a group approach. A different topic was addressed at each therapeutic meeting to assist in the nutritional treatment of obesity, such as diet and healthy habits i.e. barriers to lifestyle changes. The topics were developed based on different methodological and teaching approaches to facilitate adherence to non-drug treatment. Results: Overall, there was a greater understanding towards the adoption of healthy eating habits of the whole family, greater motivation to adhere to dietary changes and adoption of a more physical active lifestyle. This interventional educational support methodology had been accepted in such a positive way for patients and their relatives. Family member participation expands the possibilities of establishing necessary and lasting changes in the lifestyle of not only the patients, but their whole families. Conclusion: Health education actions constitute an important complementary therapeutic approach in promoting health and preventing complications in individuals with severe obesity. This article can be useful to enlarge the debate on the subject and face the challenges related to the effective treatment of obesity, notably severe obesity.
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- Erika Aparecida Silveira
- Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Posgraduate Program, Universidade Federal Goiás, Goiania, Brazil.,66046Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care, University College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Posgraduate Program, Universidade Federal Goiás, Goiania, Brazil
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- 509282Federal Institute Goiano, Ceres, Brazil
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- 66046Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care, University College London, London, UK
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Quijano Duarte SA, Mantilla Toloza SC, Martínez Torres J, Jaimes Guerrero CA. Barriers to physical activity and markers of adiposity in university students. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CIÊNCIAS DO ESPORTE 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/rbce.44.e012321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT In this study the objective was to establish the association between physical activity barriers and adiposity markers in university students. A cross sectional descriptive study was executed. Anthropometric assessment, sociodemographic data survey and physical activity barrier perception questionnaire were applied to 211 students. The most frequent barriers were lack of time, energy and free will. It was found greater value in indicators of adiposity in men and association between the barriers lack of time, skills and fear of injury, with a higher body mass index. It was found a relationship between barriers to physical activity and adiposity markers, relevant aspects in the strategies of promotion of physical activity and weight control.
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Massicard M, Drak Alsibai K, Nacher M, Sabbah N. Nutritional and Socioeconomic Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in the French Amazon: The Health Barometer Study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:849718. [PMID: 35498399 PMCID: PMC9040446 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.849718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES French Guiana is a multicultural overseas territory where obesity is a major public health problem. This study aimed to highlight the nutritional and socioeconomic determinants of overweight and obesity in different populations in French Guiana. METHODS A two-stage random sample of 1390 individuals aged 15 to 75 years was surveyed by telephone, and the participants were initially screened for diabetes. Logistic regression was fitted on the sample to adjust for potential confounding factors. RESULTS Overweight and obesity were found in 54.7% of the respondents, a higher proportion than in mainland France. There was a significant body image discrepancy in our population, with a higher risk of obesity among single women, often immigrants from the non-French Caribbean and South America, unemployed or low education. CONCLUSIONS The main factors associated with obesity were being a precariousness immigrant; there was often a mismatch between body image and overweight/obesity, which is a major obstacle to the improvement of dietary behaviors and lifestyle. This information provides operational clues as to where to act and the necessary adaptations to attempt to modify behaviors in a culturally-adapted manner.
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- Mickael Massicard
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Centre Hospitalier André Rosemon, Cayenne, French Guiana
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- Department of Pathology, Cayenne Hospital Center Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, French Guiana
- Center of Biological Resources (CRB Amazonie), Cayenne Hospital Center Andrée Rosemon, Cayenne, French Guiana
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- Clinical Investigation Center, Centre Hospitalier André Rosemon, University Antilles French Guiana (CIC INSERM 1424), Cayenne, French Guiana
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Centre Hospitalier André Rosemon, Cayenne, French Guiana
- Clinical Investigation Center, Centre Hospitalier André Rosemon, University Antilles French Guiana (CIC INSERM 1424), Cayenne, French Guiana
- *Correspondence: Nadia Sabbah,
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Qiao X, Ji L, Jin Y, Si H, Bian Y, Wang W, Wang C. Development and validation of an instrument to measure beliefs in physical activity among (pre)frail older adults: An integration of the Health Belief Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2021; 104:2544-2551. [PMID: 33722429 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of an instrument assessing beliefs in physical activity based on the integration of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) among (pre)frail older adults. METHODS A literature review and semi-structured interviews were conducted to generate the initial item pool of the instrument. A rural sample of 611 (pre)frail older adults was enrolled to examine the validity and reliability of the instrument. RESULTS The exploratory factor analysis extracted eight factors for this instrument, explaining 71.3% of the variance in beliefs in physical activity. The confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the eight-factor structure. Linear regression models found that the integrated HBM-TPB constructs explained 65.9% of the variance in physical activity intention and 13.6% in physical activity. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the factors ranged from 0.80 to 0.98, and ICCs ranged from 0.71 to 0.85. CONCLUSION This instrument has satisfactory construct validity, predictive validity, internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability, and it can be used in (pre)frail older adults to measure beliefs in physical activity. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This instrument may help health care providers understand beliefs in physical activity and facilitate targeted interventions among (pre)frail older adults.
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- Xiaoxia Qiao
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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Wang CW, Chen DR. Associations of sugar-sweetened beverage knowledge, self-efficacy, and perceived benefits and barriers with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in adolescents: A structural equation modeling approach. Appetite 2021; 168:105663. [PMID: 34455023 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This study was performed to investigate the predictors of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption in adolescents, including knowledge of SSBs, self-efficacy, and perceived benefits and barriers, using the structural equation modeling approach. This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2019 in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The participants were 633 adolescents from 23 classes at three junior high schools in New Taipei City. A structured self-administered questionnaire was developed for data collection. The overall model predicted SSB consumption well, suggesting that SSB consumption was associated with self-efficacy and perceived barriers and benefits. Self-efficacy was the strongest predictor of SSB consumption. Both perceived barriers and self-efficacy sequentially and fully mediated the effect of knowledge on SSB consumption. This study confirms that self-efficacy is associated with SSB intake in both male and female adolescents. However, knowledge of SSBs was not associated with SSB consumption. Relying on nutritional education alone may not be adequate to change SSB consumption. The results suggest that future health promotion programs should improve self-efficacy to decrease SSB consumption in adolescents.
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- Chia-Wen Wang
- Innovation and Policy Center for Population Health and Sustainable Environment (Population Health Research Center, PHRC), College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, No. 17, Xu-Zhou Rd., Taipei, 10055, Taiwan
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- Institute of Health Behaviors and Community Sciences, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, No. 17, Xu-Zhou Rd., Taipei, 10055, Taiwan.
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Validating the moderating role of age in multi-perspective acceptance model of wearable healthcare technology. TELEMATICS AND INFORMATICS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tele.2021.101603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Witkam R, Gwinnutt JM, Humphreys J, Gandrup J, Cooper R, Verstappen SM. Do associations between education and obesity vary depending on the measure of obesity used? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. SSM Popul Health 2021; 15:100884. [PMID: 34401462 PMCID: PMC8350379 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2021.100884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Consistent evidence suggests a relationship between lower educational attainment and total obesity defined using body mass index (BMI); however, a comparison of the relationships between educational attainment and total obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) and central obesity (waist circumference (WC) > 102 cm for men and WC > 88 cm for women) has yet to be carried out. This systematic literature review (SLR) and meta-analyses aimed to understand whether i) the associations between education and obesity are different depending on the measures of obesity used (BMI and WC), and ii) to explore whether these relationships differ by gender and region. Methods Medline, Embase and Web of Science were searched to identify studies investigating the associations between education and total and central obesity among adults in the general population of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Meta-analyses and meta-regression were performed in a subset of comparable studies (n=36 studies; 724,992 participants). Results 86 eligible studies (78 cross-sectional and eight longitudinal) were identified. Among women, most studies reported an association between a lower education and total and central obesity. Among men, there was a weaker association between lower education and central than total obesity (OR central vs total obesity in men 0.79 (95% CI 0.60, 1.03)). The association between lower education and obesity was stronger in women compared with men (OR women vs men 1.66 (95% CI 1.32, 2.08)). The relationship between lower education and obesity was less strong in women from Northern than Southern Europe (OR Northern vs Southern Europe in women 0.37 (95% CI 0.27, 0.51)), but not among men. Conclusions Associations between education and obesity differ depending on whether total or central obesity is used among men, but not in women. These associations are stronger among women than men, particularly in Southern European countries.
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- Rozemarijn Witkam
- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK
- NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK
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- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Musculoskeletal Science and Sports Medicine Research Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK
- NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, UK
- Corresponding author. Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK.
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Correction: Factors influencing weight management behavior among college students: An application of the Health Belief Model. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252258. [PMID: 34015038 PMCID: PMC8136693 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Trends in Eating Habits and Body Weight Status, Perception Patterns and Management Practices among First-Year Students of Kaunas (Lithuania) Universities, 2000-2017. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13051599. [PMID: 34064684 PMCID: PMC8151775 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Students' transition from high school to university is accompanied by lifestyle changes. This study aimed to assess trends in students' body weight status, perception, management practices and eating habits from 2000 to 2017. Three cross-sectional surveys were carried out among the first-year students of five Kaunas (Lithuania) universities in 2000, 2010 and 2017. The self-administered questionnaires were filled in during lectures. Altogether, 3275 students aged 20.0 (1.5) years participated in the survey. The prevalence of self-reported overweight increased among male students from 11.3% in 2000 to 24.3% in 2017 and female students from 5.2 to 9.6%. The intake frequency of fruits, vegetables and cereals increased, and red meat decreased. At a normal BMI, more female than male students perceived themselves as being 'too fat' (19.4% and 8.8% in 2017), while more male than female students perceived themselves as being 'too thin' (37.2% and 4.5% in 2017). More females than males were dissatisfied with their weight, worried about gaining weight and tried to lose weight. Weight-management practices were associated with body weight, self-perception, dissatisfaction, worries about weight gain and eating behaviours. Our study highlights the need for interventions to increase the accuracy of weight perception and to promote the appropriate weight-management methods, addressing gender differences.
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Modelling knowledge, health beliefs, and health-promoting behaviours related to cardiovascular disease prevention among Malaysian university students. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0250627. [PMID: 33909664 PMCID: PMC8081192 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Healthy lifestyle habits formed during young adulthood may have a sustaining impact on health across later life. The current study aimed to test the theoretical model of factors (selected demographic variables, knowledge of heart disease, health belief related to cardiovascular disease (CVD), self-efficacy, cues to action, and screening intention) influencing health-promoting behaviours among Malaysian university students. Methods In a cross-sectional survey, the undergraduate students in Universiti Sains Malaysia were invited to complete the self-administered questionnaires. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method. The proposed hypothesised model was analysed using a structural equation modelling with Mplus 7.3 program. A total of 788 (70.7% female) undergraduate students with a mean age of 20.2 (SD = 1.02) participated in the study. The primary outcome of knowledge, health beliefs, and health-promoting behaviours related to CVD were measured by questionnaires namely: Knowledge of Heart Disease, Health Beliefs Related to CVD, and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profiles-II. Results The final hypothetical structural model showed a good fit to the data based on several fit indices: with comparative fit index (CFI) at .921, standardised root mean square residual (SRMR) at .037, and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) at .044 (90% CI: .032, .054). The final structural model supported 13 significant path estimates. These variables explained 12% of the total variance in health-promoting behaviours. Through perceived benefits, total knowledge had an indirect effect on health-promoting behaviours. Conclusion The results suggest that perceived barriers, perceived benefits, family history of CVD, and screening intention enable young adults to engage in health-promoting behaviours.
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Yingst JM, Krebs NM, Bordner CR, Hobkirk AL, Allen SI, Foulds J. Tobacco Use Changes and Perceived Health Risks among Current Tobacco Users during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041795. [PMID: 33673207 PMCID: PMC7917755 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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COVID-19 has become a global pandemic, with over 81 million cases worldwide. To assess changes in tobacco use as a result of the pandemic, we surveyed a convenience sample of current tobacco users between April and June 2020. The sample was taken from a tobacco user research registry (n = 3396) from the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. Participants who responded to the survey and were eligible for this study (n = 291) were 25.6% male, 93% white, and had a mean age of 47.3 (SD = 11.6) years. There were no reports of participants testing positive for COVID-19, but 21.7% reported experiencing symptoms associated with the virus. Most participants (67%) believed that their risk of contracting COVID-19 was the same as non-tobacco users, but 57.7% believed that their risk of serious complications, if infected, was greater compared to non-tobacco users. A total of 28% reported increasing their cigarette use during the pandemic. The most common reasons for increased use were increased stress, more time at home, and boredom while quarantined. Nearly 15% reported decreasing their tobacco use. The most common reasons for reduced use were health concerns and more time around non-smokers (including children). A total of 71 (24.5%) users reported making a quit attempt. Characterizing these pandemic-related changes in tobacco use may be important to understanding the full scope of subsequent health outcomes resulting from the pandemic. Tobacco cessation resources should be tailored to allow for safe, appropriate access for those interested in quitting.
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- Jessica M. Yingst
- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (N.M.K.); (C.R.B.); (A.L.H.); (S.I.A.); (J.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-717-531-4637
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- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (N.M.K.); (C.R.B.); (A.L.H.); (S.I.A.); (J.F.)
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- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (N.M.K.); (C.R.B.); (A.L.H.); (S.I.A.); (J.F.)
- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (N.M.K.); (C.R.B.); (A.L.H.); (S.I.A.); (J.F.)
- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (N.M.K.); (C.R.B.); (A.L.H.); (S.I.A.); (J.F.)
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- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; (N.M.K.); (C.R.B.); (A.L.H.); (S.I.A.); (J.F.)
- Center for Research on Tobacco and Health, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033, USA
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Makkawy E, Alrakha AM, Al-Mubarak AF, Alotaibi HT, Alotaibi NT, Alasmari AA, Altamimi T. Prevalence of overweight and obesity and their associated factors among health sciences college students, Saudi Arabia. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:961-967. [PMID: 34041105 PMCID: PMC8138400 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1749_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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CONTEXT The healthcare sciences college students have a lifestyle with low physical activity and disordered eating habits, which exposes them to a higher risk of obesity. Health science college students were the target group of particular interest in this study as they are future physicians. If they are overweight or obese, they will carry the wrong impression to the general population. AIM To assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among healthcare science college students at private university in Saudi Arabia. Also, it assesses the relationship between the sociodemographic characteristics and risk of overweight and obesity in this population. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthcare science college students. A validated, structured, closed-ended questionnaire was self-administered through the Monkey survey. All data were analyzed using SPSS. RESULTS 401 students participated, in which 33.4% were male and 66.6% were female students; and the mean age was 22 years. The study showed that 23.7% of participants were overweight, and 11% were obese. The prevalence of obesity was higher among males. Family history of obesity and fatigue were risk factors for obesity. CONCLUSION The healthcare Science College students showed a high prevalence of obesity and overweight. This is strengthening the need to encourage a healthy lifestyle, healthy food habits, and physical activities to avoid obesity-related complications.
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- Eyad Makkawy
- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Students, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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Yagin NL, Hajjarzadeh S, Aliasgharzadeh S, Aliasgari F, Mahdavi R. The association of dietary patterns with endocannabinoids levels in overweight and obese women. Lipids Health Dis 2020; 19:161. [PMID: 32631352 PMCID: PMC7339382 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-020-01341-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Higher levels of anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), the main arachidonic acid-derived endocannabinoids, are frequently reported in overweight and obese individuals. Recently, endocannabinoids have become a research interest in obesity area regarding their role in food intake. The relationship between dietary patterns and endocannabinoids is poorly understood; therefore, this study evaluated the association of the dietary patterns with AEA and 2-AG levels in overweight and obese women. METHODS In this cross sectional study, 183 overweight and obese females from Tabriz, Iran who aged between 19 and 50 years old and with mean BMI = 32.44 ± 3.79 kg/m2 were interviewed. The AEA and 2-AG levels were measured, and the dietary patterns were assessed using food frequency questionnaire. To extract the dietary patterns, factor analysis was applied. The association between AEA and 2-AG levels and dietary patterns was analyzed by linear regression. RESULTS Three major dietary patterns including "Western", "healthy", and "traditional" were extracted. After adjusting for age, physical activity, BMI, waist circumference, and fat mass, higher levels of AEA and 2-AG were observed in participants who were in the highest quintile of the Western pattern (P < 0.05). Also, in both unadjusted and adjusted models, significantly lower levels of AEA and 2-AG were detected in the women of the highest quintile of the healthy pattern (P < 0.01). Moreover, there was no significant association between "traditional" pattern and AEA and 2- AG levels in both unadjusted and adjusted models (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION In regard with the lower levels of endocannabinoids in healthy dietary pattern, adherence to healthy pattern might have promising results in regulating endocannabinoids levels.
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- Neda Lotfi Yagin
- Student Research Committee, Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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