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Tong LK, Li YY, Liu YB, Zheng MR, Fu GL, Au ML. Social determinants of health and their relation to suboptimal health status in the context of 3PM: a latent profile analysis. EPMA J 2024; 15:221-232. [PMID: 38841621 PMCID: PMC11147970 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-024-00365-5] [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: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Background Suboptimal health is identified as a reversible phase occurring before chronic diseases manifest, emphasizing the significance of early detection and intervention in predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine (PPPM/3PM). While the biological and genetic factors associated with suboptimal health have received considerable attention, the influence of social determinants of health (SDH) remains relatively understudied. By comprehensively understanding the SDH influencing suboptimal health, healthcare providers can tailor interventions to address individual needs, improving health outcomes and facilitating the transition to optimal well-being. This study aimed to identify distinct profiles within SDH indicators and examine their association with suboptimal health status. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 16 to September 23, 2023, in five regions of China. Various SDH indicators, such as family health, economic status, eHealth literacy, mental disorder, social support, health behavior, and sleep quality, were examined in this study. Latent profile analysis was employed to identify distinct profiles based on these SDH indicators. Logistic regression analysis by profile was used to investigate the association between these profiles and suboptimal health status. Results The analysis included 4918 individuals. Latent profile analysis revealed three distinct profiles (prevalence): the Adversely Burdened Vulnerability Group (37.6%), the Adversity-Driven Struggle Group (11.7%), and the Advantaged Resilience Group (50.7%). These profiles exhibited significant differences in suboptimal health status (p < 0.001). The Adversely Burdened Vulnerability Group had the highest risk of suboptimal health, followed by the Adversity-Driven Struggle Group, while the Advantaged Resilience Group had the lowest risk. Conclusions and relevance Distinct profiles based on SDH indicators are associated with suboptimal health status. Healthcare providers should integrate SDH assessment into routine clinical practice to customize interventions and address specific needs. This study reveals that the group with the highest risk of suboptimal health stands out as the youngest among all the groups, underscoring the critical importance of early intervention and targeted prevention strategies within the framework of 3PM. Tailored interventions for the Adversely Burdened Vulnerability Group should focus on economic opportunities, healthcare access, healthy food options, and social support. Leveraging their higher eHealth literacy and resourcefulness, interventions empower the Adversity-Driven Struggle Group. By addressing healthcare utilization, substance use, and social support, targeted interventions effectively reduce suboptimal health risks and improve well-being in vulnerable populations. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13167-024-00365-5.
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- Lai Kun Tong
- Research Management and Development Department, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macao, China
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- Education Department, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macao, China
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- School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- Infectious Disease Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Education Department, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macao, China
- Avenida Do Hospital, Complexo de Cuidados de Saúde das Ilhas – Edifício do Instituto de Enfermagem Kiang Wu de Macau, das Ilhas No.447, Coloane, RAEM, Macao, China
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Liu Y, Ge P, Zhang X, Wu Y, Sun Z, Bai Q, Jing S, Zuo H, Wang P, Cong J, Li X, Liu K, Wu Y, Wei B. Intrarelationships between suboptimal health status and anxiety symptoms: A network analysis. J Affect Disord 2024; 354:679-687. [PMID: 38527530 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.104] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Suboptimal health status is a global public health concern of worldwide academic interest, which is an intermediate health status between health and illness. The purpose of the survey is to investigate the relationship between anxiety statuses and suboptimal health status and to identify the central symptoms and bridge symptoms. METHODS This study recruited 26,010 participants aged <60 from a cross-sectional study in China in 2022. General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and suboptimal health status short form (SHSQ-9) were used to quantify the levels of anxiety and suboptimal health symptoms, respectively. The network analysis method by the R program was used to judge the central and bridge symptoms. The Network Comparison Test (NCT) was used to investigate the network differences by gender, place of residence, and age in the population. RESULTS In this survey, the prevalence of anxiety symptoms, SHS, and comorbidities was 50.7 %, 54.8 %, and 38.5 %, respectively. "Decreased responsiveness", "Shortness of breath", "Uncontrollable worry" were the nodes with the highest expected influence. "Irritable", "Exhausted" were the two symptom nodes with the highest expected bridge influence in the network. There were significant differences in network structure among different subgroup networks. LIMITATIONS Unable to study the causal relationship and dynamic changes among variables. Anxiety and sub-health were self-rated and may be limited by memory bias. CONCLUSIONS Interventions targeting central symptoms and bridge nodes may be expected to improve suboptimal health status and anxiety in Chinese residents. Researchers can build symptom networks for different populations to capture symptom relationships.
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- Yangyu Liu
- Center for Medical Artificial Intelligence, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100105, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
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- School of Psychology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Center for Medical Artificial Intelligence, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China
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- School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100105, China
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- College of Health Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong 250355, China
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- Warshel Institute for Computational Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, China
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- Center for Medical Artificial Intelligence, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China
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- Center for Medical Artificial Intelligence, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China
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- Center for Medical Artificial Intelligence, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China
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- Center for Medical Artificial Intelligence, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China.
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Center for Medical Artificial Intelligence, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingdao 266112, China.
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Duan Y, Li S, Su Q, Xu S, Lu G. Influence of exercise prescription intervention based on WeChat on glycolipid metabolism and fitness of suboptimal-health teachers. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38167. [PMID: 38788028 PMCID: PMC11124765 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038167] [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: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Exercise is an effective means to promote health, but adherence is low. Due to the advantages of immediacy, economy and effectiveness, the use of WeChat social software has permeated into every aspect in daily life in China. To explore the influence of WeChat-based exercise prescription intervention mode on glycolipid metabolism and fitness of suboptimal-health teachers. 293 suboptimal-health teachers with senior professional titles were randomized to a control group (CG) or an experimental group (e.g.). The CG exercised on its own, while the e.g. adopted the exercise prescription intervention based on WeChat. The intervention period was 6 months. Finally, 264 cases were adhered to and completed, including 132 cases in the CG and 132 cases in the e.g.. The Suboptimal-Health Status Questionnaires-25 scores (SHSQ-25 scores), exercise adherence, subjective feelings, physical fitness, blood glucose and blood lipids were detected before and after intervention and compared between 2 groups. After the intervention, the SHSQ-25 scores in the e.g. was significantly decreased than those in the CG (P < .01). The complete exercise adherence in the e.g. was significantly higher than those in the CG (P < .01). After intervention, the subjective feelings of e.g. were significantly improved compared to CG (P < .05). The body shape, body function and physical quality in the e.g. was higher than those in the CG (P < .05). Total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) decreased significantly in the e.g. but not in the CG (P < .05). Fasting blood glucose (FBG) decreased significantly in the e.g. but not in the CG, with a significant difference between groups (P < .05). The subjects in the e.g. were very satisfied with WeChat management. WeChat-based exercise prescription intervention could improve SHS, exercise adherence, subjective feelings, physical fitness and glycolipid metabolism.
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- Yimei Duan
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sports University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- College of Physical Education, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sports University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sports University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Physical Education, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi, China
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- College of Physical Education, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Yu L, Liu W, Wang J, Jin Z, Meng R, Wu Z, Zheng Y, Guo Z. Evaluating the association between effort-reward imbalance and suboptimal health status among hospital nurses: a cross-sectional study. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2024; 37:165-175. [PMID: 38529760 PMCID: PMC11142399 DOI: 10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02223] [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: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Occupational stress is a common complaint in nurses, who perceived more sense of effort-reward imbalance (ERI). Suboptimal health status (SHS) is a state between health and disease. However, the correlation between ERI and SHS is unclear. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of SHS and ERI and evaluate the relationship between ERI and SHS in clinical nurses by a cross-sectional study. MATERIAL AND METHODS The current cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey at Dongping People's Hospital in China. A total of 633 completed surveys were received. Effort-reward imbalance was measured by subscales of the ERI questionnaire. SHS was measured by the Suboptimal Health Status Questionnaire - 25 (SHSQ-25). The relationship between ERI and SHS in nurses was subsequently assessed by Spearman's correlation coefficient and logistic regression model. RESULTS The mean age of the optimal health status (OHS) group (M±SD 26.3±7.3 years) was younger than the SHS group (M±SD 30.3±6.9 years). The prevalence of SHS was 54.5% (345/633). Female nurses aged ≥30 years, a junior college or university graduate educational level, smokers, and nurses without regular exercise were at a higher risk of SHS. In Spearman's correlation analysis, ERI reflected by the effort-reward ratio was correlated with SHSQ-25 score (r = 0.662, p < 0.001). In logistic regression, ERI was strongly associated with SHS after potential confounding factors adjusting (OR 27.924, 95% CI 22.845-34.132). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of SHS was significantly high in clinical nurses. Administrators should pay more attention to health status of female nurses aged ≥30 years, with a junior college or bachelor's degree, smoking, and without regular exercise to reduce the SHS and ERI. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2024;37(2):166-75.
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- Leilei Yu
- The Affiliated Tai'an City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Endocrinology, Tai'an, China
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- Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Joondalup, Australia
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- Dongping People's Hospital, Department of Laboratory, Tai'an, China
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- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Hangzhou, China
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- Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Department of Minimally Invasive Comprehensive Treatment of Cancer, Ji'nan, China
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Clinical Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Beijing, China
- Edith Cowan University, Centre for Precision Health, Joondalup, Australia
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- The Affiliated Tai'an City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Radiotherapy, Tai'an, China
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- Edith Cowan University, Centre for Precision Health, Joondalup, Australia
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Tong LK, Au ML, Zheng MR, Liu YB, Fu GL, Li YY. The effect of family health on suboptimal health status: The parallel mediation role of sleep quality and health behaviour. J Glob Health 2024; 14:04071. [PMID: 38574356 PMCID: PMC10994672 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.14.04071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Background The prevalence of suboptimal health status has been increasing worldwide, posing a significant challenge to public health. Meanwhile, family health has been recognised as an important factor influencing individual health outcomes. However, the mechanisms through which family health affects suboptimal health status remain unclear. We aimed to investigate the parallel mediation role of sleep quality and health behaviour in the relationship between family health and suboptimal health status. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional online survey with a sample of adults >18 years old from four provinces in China. The survey questionnaires queried their demographic characteristics, family health, suboptimal health status, sleep quality, and health behaviour. We assessed family health by the Family Health Scale-Short Form and suboptimal health status using the Suboptimal Health Status Questionnaire. We employed structural equation modelling to analyse the data and test the proposed mediation model. Results we collected 4918 valid questionnaires. The mean age of the participants was 30.1 years (standard deviation = 12.5). The correlation analysis demonstrated a significant negative association between family health and suboptimal health status (r = -0.44; P < 0.001). The results of the parallel mediation analysis showed that family health had a significant indirect effect on suboptimal health status through both sleep quality (β = -0.350; P < 0.001) and health behaviour (β = -0.137; P < 0.001). The total indirect effect of family health on suboptimal health status through both sleep quality and health behaviour was also significant (β = -0.569, P < 0.001). Conclusions This study highlights the significance of family health as a predictor of suboptimal health status and suggests that sleep quality and health behaviour are parallel mediators in this relationship. By understanding the role of family health, sleep quality, and health behaviour, interventions can be targeted to improve overall health outcomes.
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- Lai Kun Tong
- Research Management and Development Department, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macao, China
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- Education Department, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macao, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- School of Nursing, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Infectious Disease Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Education Department, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macao, China
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Guan Q, Dong H, Zhang Z, Guo Z, Lin Z, Niu H, Wu Y, Hou H. The mediating effect of perceived stress on the relationship between big five personality traits and suboptimal health status in Chinese population: a nationwide survey in the framework of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine. EPMA J 2024; 15:25-38. [PMID: 38463623 PMCID: PMC10923761 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-023-00349-x] [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: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Background The effects of psychological factors on suboptimal health status (SHS) have been widely described; however, mechanisms behind the complex relationships among the Big Five personality traits and SHS are unclear. Identifying people with specific traits who are susceptible to SHS will help improve life quality and reduce the chronic disease burden under the framework of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine (PPPM / 3PM). This study investigated the relationships among personality traits and SHS. It also explored whether perceived stress plays a mediating role in SHS development. Method A nationwide cross-sectional survey based on multistage random sampling was conducted in 148 cities in China between June 20 and August 31, 2022. Personality traits, perceived stress, and SHS were evaluated using the Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10), the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4), and the Short-Form Suboptimal Health Status Questionnaire (SHSQ-SF), respectively. Pearson's correlation analysis was employed to examine the associations between personality traits, perceived stress, and SHS. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to discern the mediating role of perceived stress in the relationships among personality traits and SHS. Result A total of 22,897 participants were enrolled in this study, among whom the prevalence of SHS was 52.9%. SHS was negatively correlated with three trait dimensions (i.e., extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) but positively correlated with neuroticism. Meanwhile, stress was negatively correlated with extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness, whereas it was positively correlated with neuroticism. The SEM results showed that, when adjusting for covariates (i.e., gender, age, BMI, educational level, current residence, marital status, and occupational status), higher agreeableness (β = - 0.049, P < 0.001) and conscientiousness (β = - 0.103, P < 0.001) led to lower SHS prevalence, higher neuroticism (β = 0.130, P < 0.001), and openness (β = 0.026, P < 0.001) caused SHS to be more prevalent. Perceived stress played a partial mediating role in the relationships among personality traits and SHS, respectively, contributing 41.3%, 35.9%, and 32.5% to the total effects of agreeableness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism on SHS. Additionally, the mediating impact of stress was significant even though extraversion had no direct effect on SHS. Conclusion This study revealed a high prevalence of SHS in Chinese residents. Personality traits significantly influenced SHS rates, which perceived stress tended to mediate. From a PPPM perspective, early screening and targeted intervention for people with neuroticism (as well as stress alleviation) might contribute to health enhancement and chronic disease prevention. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13167-023-00349-x.
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- Qihua Guan
- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Sanatorium, Shandong Provincial Taishan Hospital, Taian, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, China
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN USA
- School of Public Health, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Taian, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191 China
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- School of Public Health and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, 6699 Qingdao Road, Jinan, 250117 Taian China
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Alothman SA, Al Baiz AA, Alzaben AS, Khan R, Alamri AF, Omer AB. Factors Associated with Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students-A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:154. [PMID: 38255042 PMCID: PMC10815065 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020154] [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: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Lifestyle behaviors are daily habits influenced by social and environmental factors. This study examined lifestyle behaviors and their associations with sociodemographics, comorbidities, and pain in Saudi university students during the academic year 2021 and 2022. All students received the study invitation via university emails to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire included four sections (sociodemographics, health-related information, desired health promotion activities, and a lifestyle behavior assessment) via Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II). The associations between study variables were assessed using Pearson's correlation and multiple linear regression. The study questionnaire was completed by 1112 students. No correlation was found between sociodemographics and lifestyle-behavior-related factors except for students in the College of Science who appeared to have good lifestyle behaviors (an increase in HPLP II total scores of 3.69). Students with mental health issues have poorer lifestyle behaviors and spend more time sitting (p < 0.00). Students without disabilities have lower scores in health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, and stress management, while auditory disability specifically lowers health responsibility (p < 0.00). Pain was not associated with any assessed lifestyle behaviors. This study identified several significant correlations and differences between variables such as age, sedentary behavior, sleep duration, disability status, college major, and lifestyle behaviors among PNU students. These findings provide insights into the factors that influence students' health-promoting behaviors and can help guide interventions for promoting healthier lifestyles on campus. Targeted health promotion strategies at an early age could help in decreasing overall noncommunicable disease incidents later in life. The study results should be interpreted taking into consideration that the collected data were cross-sectional and self-reported. In conclusion, the findings of this study clearly demonstrate the need for specific lifestyle and health-promoting programs that are directed toward university students.
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- Shaima A. Alothman
- Lifestyle and Health Research, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year for Health Colleges, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 13415, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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Vermeesch AL, Ellsworth-Kopkowski A, Prather JG, Passel C, Rogers HH, Hansen MM. Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing): A Scoping Review of the Global Research on the Effects of Spending Time in Nature. GLOBAL ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH 2024; 13:27536130241231258. [PMID: 38420597 PMCID: PMC10901062 DOI: 10.1177/27536130241231258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Background This Scoping review (ScR) builds upon the 2017 review conducted by Hansen et al which contributed to evidence base shinrin-yoku (SY), also known as forest bathing (FB), has many positive health effects and is becoming a prescribed dose (specific time spent in nature) by health care providers. Practice and research regarding SY, has been historically based in Asian countries with a recent increase in Europe. The need and call for more research worldwide continues to further the evidence of SY as a health promotion modality. Through this ScR the authors identified programmatic components, health information monitored and screened, time spent in nature, geographical regions, trends, and themes in SY research worldwide. Methods Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines we searched across 7 electronic databases for SY or FB research articles from 2017 through 2022. PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, Embase, JSTOR were included due to the interdisciplinary nature of SY or FB research. Each database provided unique strengths ensuring a capture of a wide range of articles. The resulting articles were screened and extracted through Covidence. Results Database searches returned 241 results, with 110 references removed during the deduplication process, 131 were initially screened in the title and abstract review stage. Resulting in 82 unique results deemed relevant and screened in full text. During the final stage of the review, 63 articles met all inclusion criteria and were extracted for data. Conclusions The practice of SY has physiological (PHYS) and psychological (PSYCH) benefits across age groups. Research findings indicate either the natural or the virtual environment (VW) has significant health benefits. Continued research is encouraged globally for short- and long-term health outcomes for all individuals. The connection with nature benefits the mind, body and soul and is supported by Henry David Thoreau's philosophy: "Our livesneed the relief of where the pine flourishes and the jay still scream."
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- Amber L. Vermeesch
- Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration Coordinator, UNC Greensboro School of Nursing, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- College of Nursing, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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Wang J, Wang Y, Guo Z, Lin Z, Jin X, Niu H, Wu Y, Tang L, Hou H. Influence of lifestyle on suboptimal health: Insights from a national cross-sectional survey in China. J Glob Health 2023; 13:04151. [PMID: 37974435 PMCID: PMC10654550 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.13.04151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Background Suboptimal health status (SHS) is a non-clinical or pre-disease state between optimal/ideal health and disease. While its etiology remains unclear, lifestyle is considered one of the most important risk factors. We aimed to examine the effects of lifestyles on SHS through a nationwide survey in China. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 148 cities across China between 20 June and 31 August 2022, on 30 505 participants from rural and urban communities gathered through stratified quota sampling. We measured SHS with the Short-Form Suboptimal Health Status Questionnaire (SHSQ-SF). We gathered information on participants' lifestyles (ie, smoking, alcohol consumption, breakfast habits, weekly food delivery frequency, intermittent fasting, sleep duration and physical activities) through face-to-face interview. We determined the relationship between lifestyle and SHS logistic regression analysis by based on odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results We included 22 897 participants (female: 13 056, male: 9841), 12 108 (52.88%) of whom reported exposure to SHS. After adjusting for demographic characteristics, individuals who currently smoked (OR = 1.165; 95% CI = 1.058-1.283) and those who drank alcohol (OR = 1.483; 95% CI = 1.377.1.596) were at a higher risk of SHS than those who have never done either. In a dose-response way, takeaway food consumption was associated with a higher risk of SHS, while increased frequency of breakfast and mild-intensity exercise conversely reduced said risk. Individuals with shorter sleep duration had a higher risk of SHS when compared to those who slept for more than seven hours per day. Conclusions We observed a relatively high prevalence of SHS across China, highlighting the importance of lifestyle in health promotion. Specifically, adopting healthy dietary habits, engaging in regular physical activity, and ensuring high-quality sleep are key in preventing SHS. Registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200061046).
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- Jie Wang
- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
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- Taian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Taian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, The Affiliated Taian City Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Taian, China
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- School of Public Health and The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Taian, China
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Chen XQ, Jiang XM, Zheng QX, Wang HW, Xue H, Pan YQ, Liao YP, Gao XX. Prevalence and risk factors of sub-health and circadian rhythm disorder of cortisol, melatonin, and temperature among Chinese midwives. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1142995. [PMID: 36875391 PMCID: PMC9975388 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1142995] [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: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to explore the influencing factors of sub-health and circadian rhythm disorder among midwives and whether circadian rhythm disorder was associated with sub-health. Methods A multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted among 91 Chinese midwives from six hospitals through cluster sampling. Data were collected by demographic questionnaire, Sub-Health Measurement Scale version 1.0, and circadian rhythm detection. Minnesota single and population mean cosine methods were used to analyze the rhythm of cortisol, melatonin, and temperature. Binary logistic regression, nomograph model, and forest plot were performed to identify variables associated with midwives' sub-health. Results There were 65 midwives with sub-health and 61, 78, and 48 midwives with non-validation of circadian rhythms of cortisol, melatonin, and temperature among 91 midwives, respectively. Midwives' sub-health was significantly related to age, duration of exercise, weekly working hours, job satisfaction, cortisol rhythm, and melatonin rhythm. Based on these six factors, the nomogram was presented with significant predictive performance for sub-health. Furthermore, cortisol rhythm was significantly associated with physical, mental, and social sub-health, whereas melatonin rhythm was significantly correlated with physical sub-health. Conclusion Sub-health and circadian rhythm disorder were generally common among midwives. Nurse administrators are supposed to pay attention and take measures to prevent sub-health and circadian rhythm disorder among midwives.
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- Xiao-Qian Chen
- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.,Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.,Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Chen F, Liu J, Han S, Xu T. Association between 10-Year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Chinese People with Normal to Slightly Reduced Kidney Function: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16300. [PMID: 36498373 PMCID: PMC9741051 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316300] [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: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Many studies suggest that cardiovascular-related mortality is higher in patients with end-stage renal disease, but few focus on the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in subjects with normal to slightly reduced kidney function. Our study aimed to explore the association between normal to slightly decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and 10-year ASCVD risk levels among subjects with relative health conditions. A total of 12,986 subjects from the Chinese Physiological Constant and Health Condition survey were included. We used the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equations to calculate eGFR and the 10-year ASCVD risk scores to assess the subjects' risk of 10-year ASCVD. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the association between ASCVD risk levels and eGFR, and adjust the possible confounding factors. Results indicated that the 10-year ASCVD risk scores gradually increased following the decrease in eGFR. Subjects who had smaller eGFR were more likely to have a greater risk of 10-year ASCVD. Additionally, the association between eGFR and 10-year ASCVD risk level changed with varying eGFR. The risk of one or more levels increasing in the 10-year ASCVD risk group was 5.20 times (Quartile 2 [Q2], 95%CI: 3.90, 6.94), 9.47 times (Q3, 95%CI: 7.15, 12.53) and 11.41 times (Q4, 95%CI: 8.61, 15.12) higher compared with Q1. We found that eGFR was significantly associated with 10-year ASCVD risk among Chinese subjects with normal to slightly reduced kidney function. Therefore, clinicians should strengthen the monitoring of cardiovascular risk in patients with renal impairment (even if renal function is only mildly reduced), assess the patients' risk of ASCVD, and take early action in high-risk groups to reduce the risk of adverse atherosclerotic cardiovascular events.
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- Feilong Chen
- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Child Health Big Data Research Center, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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Association of Hyperuricemia with 10-Year Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Chinese Adults and Elders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116713. [PMID: 35682297 PMCID: PMC9180408 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to use a representative sample of the Chinese population and the atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment tool developed specifically for the Chinese to explore the prevalence of hyperuricemia (HUA) and the relationship between hyperuricemia and 10-year ASCVD risk in Chinese adults. Data was collected from the Chinese Physiological Constant and Health Condition survey. In this study, 12,988 subjects aged between 35 and 74 were selected by two-stage, cluster and random sampling. The sex-specific 10-year ASCVD risk scores equations, which were conducted by China-PAR project and specifically designed for Chinese adults, were used to assess the risk of developing ASCVD 10 years later. The ordinal regression model was used to explore the relationship between hyperuricemia and ASCVD risk. The total prevalence of hyperuricemia was 12.69%, and males’ prevalence was significantly higher than females (17.7% vs. 8.5%). Compared with people without hyperuricemia, the 10-year ASCVD risk scores of female with hyperuricemia increased significantly, but no significant increased happened in male. The ordinal regression model indicated that hyperuricemia subjects were 1.3 (males, 95% CI: 1.11–1.52) and 4.34 (females, 95% CI: 3.16–5.91) times more likely to increase their ASCVD risk levels than those without hyperuricemia. In conclusion, Hyperuricemia is prevalent among Chinese adults. In both genders, hyperuricemia was related with higher risk of 10-year ASCVD, and the relationship is much stronger in females than in males. Thus, sex-specific serum uric acid management and intervention strategies should be done in the prevention and control of cardiovascular events.
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Liu Q, Li X. The Interactions of Media Use, Obesity, and Suboptimal Health Status: A Nationwide Time-Trend Study in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182413214. [PMID: 34948822 PMCID: PMC8701945 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182413214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Obesity and suboptimal health status (SHS) have been global public health concerns in recent decades. A growing number of works have explored the relationships between media use and obesity, as well as SHS. This study aimed to examine the time trend of the associations between media use (including traditional media and new media) and obesity, as well as SHS. The data were derived from three national random samples of the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), which was separately conducted in 2013, 2015, and 2017. In total, 34,468 respondents were included in this study, consisting of 16,624 males and 17,844 females, and the average age was 49.95 years old (SD = 16.72). It found that broadcast use and television use were positively associated with obesity and showed an increasing trend over time. Cellphone use emerged as a risk factor for obesity in 2017 and showed an increasing trend. By contrast, newspaper use, television use, and internet use were negatively associated with SHS, and television use showed a decreasing trend in the association with SHS, while internet and newspaper use showed an increasing trend. In conclusion, media use was positively associated with obesity while negatively associated with SHS. It showed a decreasing trend in the associations between traditional media use and obesity, while revealing an increasing trend in the associations between new media use and obesity, as well as SHS. The practical implications of the findings are discussed.
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Zhang JY, Lo HC, Yang FL, Liu YF, Wu WM, Chou CC. Plant-Based, Antioxidant-Rich Snacks Elevate Plasma Antioxidant Ability and Alter Gut Bacterial Composition in Older Adults. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13113872. [PMID: 34836127 PMCID: PMC8624639 DOI: 10.3390/nu13113872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Plant-rich diets alleviate oxidative stress and gut dysbiosis and are negatively linked to age-associated chronic disorders. This study examined the effects of consuming plant-based, antioxidant-rich smoothies and sesame seed snacks (PBASS) on antioxidant ability and gut microbial composition in older adults. Healthy and sub-healthy older adults (n = 42, 79.7 ± 8.6 years old) in two senior living facilities were given PBASS for 4 months. Blood and fecal samples were collected from these individuals at the baseline and after 2 and 4 months of PBASS consumption. After 2 months, serum levels of albumin and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and the ratio of reduced to oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG) had increased significantly and erythrocytic glutathione, GSH/GSSG and superoxide dismutase activity had decreased significantly compared with baseline levels (p < 0.05). After 4 months, red blood cells, hematocrit, serum blood urea nitrogen and erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase activity had decreased significantly, whereas plasma and erythrocyte protein-bound sulfhydryl groups had increased significantly. Furthermore, plasma glutathione and total antioxidant capacity were significantly greater after 2 months and increased further after 4 months of PBASS consumption. The results of next generation sequencing showed that PBASS consumption prompted significant decreases in observed bacterial species, their richness, and the abundance of Actinobacteria and Patescibacteria and increases in Bacteroidetes in feces. Our results suggest that texture-modified, plant-based snacks are useful nutrition support to benefit healthy ageing via the elevation of antioxidant ability and alteration of gut microbiota.
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- Jing-Yao Zhang
- Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (J.-Y.Z.); (F.L.Y.); (Y.-F.L.); (W.-M.W.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (J.-Y.Z.); (F.L.Y.); (Y.-F.L.); (W.-M.W.)
- Ph.D. Program in Nutrition and Food Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-29052510
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- Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (J.-Y.Z.); (F.L.Y.); (Y.-F.L.); (W.-M.W.)
- Ph.D. Program in Nutrition and Food Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (J.-Y.Z.); (F.L.Y.); (Y.-F.L.); (W.-M.W.)
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- Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, Zhongzheng Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan; (J.-Y.Z.); (F.L.Y.); (Y.-F.L.); (W.-M.W.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Yonghe Cardinal Tien Hospital, Zhongxing St., Yonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23445, Taiwan;
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Alothman SA, Alghannam AF, Almasud AA, Altalhi AS, Al-Hazzaa HM. Lifestyle behaviors trend and their relationship with fear level of COVID-19: Cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0257904. [PMID: 34644323 PMCID: PMC8513859 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION COVID-19 pandemic cautionary measures have affected the daily life of people around the globe. Further, understanding the complete lifestyle behaviors profile can help healthcare providers in designing effective interventions and assessing overall health impact on risk of disease development. Thus, this study aims to assess the complete spectrum of lifestyle behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, distress, social support, dietary habits, and smoking) prevalence and its association with fear of COVID-19 in people living in Saudi Arabia. METHODS Self-administered survey consisted of seven sections was used to collect data on fear of COVID-19 using Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), physical activity and sedentary behavior using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), psychosocial distress using Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10), social support using the MOS social support survey, and dietary habits using a short version of food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). The online survey was distributed via social media platforms during lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic (May-June 2020). Each section consisted of validated questionnaire examining one of aforementioned lifestyle behaviors. Associations were analyzed using multiple linear regression. RESULTS A total of 669 individuals attempted to complete the online survey, 554 participants completed at least 2 sections of the survey (82.8%), and 41.3% (n = 276) completed the whole online survey. The majority of the sample were female (83%), not smokers (86.5%), had sufficient sleep duration (7.5 hrs ± 2.1), and only indicated mild level of distress (21.4 ± 8.9); they also reported high level of sedentary behavior (7.7 hrs ± 4.5), poor sleep quality (5.4 ± 2.4), were not engaged in healthy eating habits, and moderate level of perceived social support (62.0% ± 27). Only physical activity results indicated that about half of the sample were engaged in moderate to vigorous level of physical activity (54.3%). Further, being female (β = 0.12; 95% CI: 0.45, 2.94) and married (β = 0.13; 95% CI: 0.3, 2.63) were associated with fear of COVID-19 level (β = 0.21; 95% IC: 0.05, 0.19) with a confidence interval level of 95%. In addition, distress was associated with fear. CONCLUSION The trend of lifestyle behaviors measured during lockdown period changed from previously published rates. Future research needs to establish the short-term and long-term effect of lifestyle behaviors complete profile on physical and mental health.
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- Shaima A. Alothman
- Lifestyle and Health Research Center, Health Science Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Lifestyle and Health Research Center, Health Science Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Lifestyle and Health Research Center, Health Science Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Lifestyle and Health Research Center, Health Science Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Lifestyle and Health Research Center, Health Science Research Center, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Mahara G, Liang J, Zhang Z, Ge Q, Zhang J. Associated Factors of Suboptimal Health Status Among Adolescents in China: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Multidiscip Healthc 2021; 14:1063-1071. [PMID: 33994792 PMCID: PMC8114174 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s302826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Suboptimal health status (SHS) is a state between health and disease, has several adverse effects, although, its main underlying mechanism is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate SHS and its associated factors of adolescents. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the three different geographic locations of China (Shanxi, Guangzhou, and Tibet). A multidimensional sub-health questionnaire of adolescent (MSQA) is used to evaluate SHS. Independent two-sample K-S test was performed for the quantitative data as the non-parametric test, whereas Chi-square test method was applied to explore the difference of discrete variables data between groups. Then finally, multiple logistic regression analysis was applied to analyze the influential factors of SHS. RESULTS Among 1461 respondents (between 15 and 18 years old), females proportion (56.47%) was higher than males (43.53%) where SHS was higher in Shanxi followed by Tibet and then Guangdong. The rural area, grade, lack of sleep time, home visit in a week, lack of exercise, a heavy burden of study, smoking, drinking, and fewer friends were the risk factors of SHS, while families living status, seeking help and extroversion were the protective factors. CONCLUSION SHS is significantly associated with behavior and lifestyle-related factors. For comprehensively prevention and control of the SHS, it is urgently needed to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective factors among adolescents.
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- Gehendra Mahara
- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Disease Control and Prevention at Haizhu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510288, People’s Republic of China
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- Nanhai District People’s Hospital of Foshan City, Foshan, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People’s Republic of China
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Prevalence and Associated Lifestyle Factors of Suboptimal Health Status among Chinese Children Using a Multi-Level Model. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17051497. [PMID: 32110905 PMCID: PMC7084743 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17051497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chinese children are facing health challenges brought by chronic non-communicable diseases, such as physical problems and psychological related health problems. Childhood represents a critical life period when the long-term dietary and lifestyle behaviors are formed. It is necessary to survey the prevalence of suboptimal health status (SHS) among Chinese children and to research the relationship between SHS and lifestyles. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of SHS among Chinese children using a large-scale population survey sample covering school students and nonstudent children, and clarified the relationships between SHS and lifestyle factors using multi-level models controlled for the cluster effect of location and the confounding effect of demographics. Multi-level generalized estimating equation models were used to examine the relationships between SHS and lifestyle factors. Prevalence ratios (PR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to assess the strength of these relationships. Of the 29,560 children, 14,393 reported one or more SHS symptoms, giving a SHS prevalence of 48.69%. The prevalence of SHS for boys (46.07%) was lower than that for girls (51.05%). After controlling for the cluster effect of living areas and confounding effect of demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors associated with SHS were: less sleep duration, current smokers (PR = 1.085, 95%CI: 1.027–1.147), current drinkers (PR = 1.072, 95%CI: 1.016–1.131), children’ parents suffering from chronic diseases (PR = 1.294, 95%CI: 1.179–1.421), poor sleep quality (PR = 1.470, 95%CI: 1.394–1.550), stress (PR = 1.545, 95%CI: 1.398–1.707), negative life events (PR = 1.237, 95%CI: 1.088–1.406), hypertension (PR = 1.046, 95%CI: 1.009–1.084), unhealthy diet choice (PR = 1.091, 95%CI: 1.051–1.133) and irregular meal time (PR = 1.210, 95%CI: 1.163–1.259). Children who could exercise regularly (PR = 0.897, 95%CI: 0.868–0.927) and those with regular medical checkup (PR = 0.891, 95%CI: 0.854–0.929) were associated with lower prevalence probability of SHS. SHS has become a serious public health challenge for Chinese children. Unhealthy lifestyles were closely associated with SHS. Implementation of preventative strategies are needed to reduce the potential SHS burden associated with these widespread high-risk unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.
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