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Abstract Background: An unhealthy living and lifestyle contributes to 20 percent of the total illness in Sweden and previous research has shown that it is difficult to change lifestyle on your own. Nurses meet many of these patients in healthcare and it is of value to get an understanding of patients experience of nursled counseling. Aim: The aim of the literature study was to describe patient's experience of nursled counseling in lifestyle changes and to describe the study group in the chosen articles. Method: The design was a descriptive literature study. The result was based on 13 scientific articles that were sought in the Medline through Pubmed database. Result: The main result was divided into two parts; The meeting between the patient and the nurse and Nursled counselings impact on the patient. Patients described the importance of interaction and the feeling of being involved in managing a lifestyle change. The counseling increased patients motivation to make a lifestyle change, ability to implement it as well as maintain it. It also gave them insight that self-care is their own responsibility. The total amount of participants was 3863 people between 20-88 years. Cause of counseling were patients with diagnosed disease in seven studies and preventive health care in five studies. Conclusion: A summary of the results of the present study shows that the patients experienced that interaction and participation was important. They wanted to be individually treated and with respect. Patients experienced that nurses was supportive and had a positive impact on patients' motivation and ability to implement a new lifestyle. A summary of how patients experienced nurseled counseling can be helpful in nursing patients in a lifestyle change. Keywords:, counseling, lifestyle, lifestyle changes, nurseled / Bakgrund: Ett ohälsosamt leverne och livsstil bidrar till 20 procent av den totala sjukdomsbördan i Sverige och tidigare forskning har visat att det är svårt att ändra livsstil på egen hand. Sjuksköterskor möter många av dessa patienter inom vård och omsorg och därför betydelsefullt att få förståelse för hur patienter upplever sjuksköterskeledd rådgivning. Syfte: Syftet med litteraturstudien var att beskriva patienters upplevelser av sjuksköterskeledd rådgivning vid livsstilsförändring samt beskriva undersökningsgruppen i de valda artiklarna. Metod: Designen var en beskrivande litteraturstudie. Resultatet var baserat på 13 vetenskapliga artiklar som söktes fram i databasen Medline via Pubmed. Resultat: Huvudresultatet delades in i två delar, Mötet mellan patient och sjuksköterska och Den sjuksköterskeledda rådgivningens inverkat på patienten. Patienterna upplevde sjuksköterskor stödjande och supportande. Patienterna beskrev att det var betydelsefullt med interaktion och känslan av delaktighet. Rådgivningen ökade patienter motivation att göra en livsstilsförändring, förmåga att genomföra den samt bibehålla den. Det gav dem insikt i att egenvård är deras egna ansvar. Det totala antalet deltagare var 3863 personer mellan 20-88 år. Orsak till rådgivning var patienter med diagnostiserad sjukdom i sju studier och förebyggande hälsovård i fem studier. Slutsats: En sammanfattning av resultaten från den föreliggande studien visade att patienter upplevde att interaktion och deltagande var viktigt. Patienterna ville bli individuellt bemötta utifrån sina behov och med respekt. Patienter upplevde sjuksköterskorna stödjande och rådgivningen hade en positiv inverkan på patientens motivation och förmåga att genomföra en livsstilsförändring. En sammanfattning av hur patienter upplever sjukvårdsrådgivning kan vara till hjälp i omvårdnaden vid en livsstilsförändring.

abstract: Two studies were conducted to test a model to predict healthy lifestyle behaviors, physical activity, and body mass index (BMI) in Taiwanese adolescents by assessing their physical activity and nutrition knowledge, healthy lifestyle beliefs, and perceived difficulty in performing healthy lifestyle behaviors. The study drew upon cognitive behavioral theory to develop this study. The pilot study aimed to test and evaluate psychometric properties of eight Chinese-version scales. The total sample for the pilot study included 186 participants from two middle schools in Taiwan. The mean age was 13.19 for boys and 13.79 for girls. Most scales including Beck Youth Inventory self-concept, Beck Youth Inventory depression, Beck Youth Inventory anxiety, healthy lifestyle beliefs, perceived difficulty, and healthy lifestyle behaviors scales Cronbach alpha were above .90. The Cronbach alpha for the nutrition knowledge and the activity knowledge scale were .86 and .70, respectively. For the primary study, descriptive statistics were used to describe sample characteristics, and path analysis was used to test a model predicting BMI in Taiwanese adolescents. The total sample included 453 participants from two middle schools in Taiwan. The mean age of sample was 13.42 years; 47.5% (n = 215) were males. The mean BMI was 21.83 for boys and 19.84 for girls. The BMI for both boys and girls was within normal range. For path analysis, the chi-square was 426.82 (df = 22, p < .01). The CFI of .62 and the RMSEA of .20 suggested that the model had less than an adequate fit (Hu & Bentler, 1999). For alternative model, dropping the variable of gender from the model, the results indicated that it in fact was an adequate fit to the data (chi-square (23, 453) =33.75, p> .05; CFI= .98; RMSEA= .03). As expected, the results suggested that adolescents who reported higher healthy lifestyle beliefs had more healthy lifestyle behaviors. Furthermore, adolescents who perceived more difficulty in performing healthy lifestyle behaviors engaged in fewer healthy lifestyle behaviors and less physical activity. The findings suggested that adolescents' higher healthy lifestyle beliefs were positively associated with their healthy lifestyle behaviors. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Nursing and Healthcare Innovation 2012

Introdução: Recentes estudos apontam inatividade física e comportamento sedentário como dois fatores de risco distintos para desfechos em saúde. Avaliar fatores associados a este comportamento numa população é importante na identificação dos segmentos mais vulneráveis. Objetivo: Identificar a prevalência e características associadas a exposição à CS em adultos. Métodos: Estudo transversal, envolvendo 2.512 participantes do Inquérito de Saúde no município de São Paulo (ISA-Capital) 2015, com idade entre 20 e 65 anos. Variáveis socioeconômicas, ambientais e de condições de saúde foram consideradas neste estudo. Utilizou-se o Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física, (IPAQ) para coletar dados referentes à variável dependente que foram inicialmente analisados na sua forma contínua. Estimou-se a prevalência de CS dicotomizando-se o tempo sentado total pela mediana. Resultado: A mediana de tempo sentado total para amostra foi de 180 min/dia. As variáveis que após ajuste permaneceram associadas com exposição a CS foram: escolaridade (RP=1,41; IC95% 1,35-1,48); estado conjugal (RP= 1,05; IC95% 1,02-1,08); segurança no bairro ( RP= 0,96; IC95% 0,93-0,99); faixa etária ( RP=0,91; IC95% 0,87-0,95); renda ( RP=1,07 ; IC95% 1,00-1,15); auto percepção de saúde (RP= 1,03 IC 95% 1,01-1,07) e sexo masculino (RP=0,96; IC95% 0,94-0,99) Conclusão: Indivíduos mais jovens, homens, com maior escolaridade, maior renda, que residem em bairros considerados seguros, não casados e que tem auto percepção negativa de sua saúde, estão entre os mais vulneráveis a CS nesta população. Considerando o emergente desafio de lidar com o comportamento sedentário como um fator de risco diferente e independente da prática de atividade física ressalta-se a importância de investimentos voltados não apenas para o aumento do nível de AF, como também para a redução do tempo sentado / Introduction: Recent studies have pointed to physical inactivity and sedentary behavior (SB) as two separate risk factors for health outcomes. Evaluating factors associated with this behavior in a population is important to help identify the most vulnerable sub-groups. Objective: To identify the prevalence and characteristics associated with exposure to SB in adults. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that involved 2,512 participants aged between 20 and 65 from the municipality of Sao Paulo Health Survey (ISA-Capital) 2015. Socioeconomic, environmental and health conditions variables were considered in this study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to collect data relating to the dependent variable that were firstly analyzed in their continuous form. The prevalence of SB was estimated by splitting the total sitting time (TST), as being above the median. Result: The median of total sitting time in the sample was 180 minutes per day. The variables that remained associated with exposure to SB after adjustment were: scholarity (PR=1.41; IC95% 1.35-1.48); marital status (PR= 1.05; CI95% 1.02-1.08); security in the neighborhood (PR= 0.96; CI95% 0.93-0.99); age (PR=0.91; IC95% 0.87-0.95); income (PR=1.07 ; CI95% 1.00-1.15); self-perception of health (PR= 1.03 CI 95% 1.01-1.07) and gender (PR=0.96; CI95% 0.94-0.99). Conclusion: Individuals who were younger, men, with higher scholarity, higher income, residents in neighborhoods that are considered to be safe, not married and who have a negative self-perception of health are among the most vulnerable to SB in this population. Dealing with sedentary behavior as a risk factor independent of physical activity is considered to be an emergent challenge. As such it is important that investments are made not only in increasing physical activity but also in reducing sitting time

The concept of wellness has transformed over the decades with the ever-adapting lifestyle of society and thus can be broadly defined as the responsibility of the individual through practicing health-promoting lifestyle behaviour. There are various factors that contribute to an individual's sense of overall physical wellbeing which can be categorised into skill-related and health-related components which have been extensively investigated. However, there is a considerable lack of evidence regarding the integration of these components. This study thus sought to determine a means of integrating the various components of physical wellness to provide an indication of wellness state. This was approached from two avenues: the first (Study 1) explored a component of wellness to ascertain whether it can be used as a measure in determining overall physical wellness and the second (Study 2) assessed the influence of physical activity on various wellness parameters and utilised these wellness parameters in the derivation of an overall physical wellness indicator to determine an individual's state of overall wellbeing. Study 1 involved comparing Sports vision between sedentary and active work environments in a sample of 158 university students and 230 training recruits. The participants were subjected to various visual skill assessments to determine if an active environment transfers to visual proficiency. The results indicate that while the recruits were more proficient in some skills, students displayed a greater aptitude in other areas. The findings obtained in this study are in concert with previous research, indicating that individuals exposed to physical activity, even for a short period of time, tend to acquire superior visual skills. However, the skills are honed according to the field of expertise due to the transfer effect that occurs in the brain. Comparing physical wellness in sedentary and active work environments July 2013 ix The concept of Sports vision that was explored in this study provided insight into its role in wellness and it was suggested that these assessments can be utilised in assessing overall physical wellness. Study 2 delved into the area of overall physical wellness and explored the components and influence of an active work environment on these components. 165 undergraduate university students and 234 training recruits and law enforcement employees underwent several wellness assessments in a bid to compare overall physical wellness in sedentary and active work environments. The individual results were compared, and scored into risk areas that were ultimately compounded to formulate an overall physical wellness indicator. It was found that the students were superior in some areas of wellness; however the recruits possessed a greater state of overall physical wellness. This indicates that physical activity does contribute significantly to attaining a state of overall physical wellness and thus reduces the risk of developing lifestyle-related chronic conditions. The overall findings suggest that maintaining a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and health-promoting behaviour will result in a greater state of wellness. This area of research has unfolded a host of possibilities for future research, especially into the overall wellness indicator and the integration of the health and skill-related components of overall physical wellness. / Dissertation (MSc)--University of Pretoria, 2013. / gm2014 / Physiology / unrestricted

The importance of physical exercise tends to be neglected in today’s modern lifestyle. This increased passive way of life conveys a notable increase in the prevalence of lifestyle disorders such as hypertension and vascular pathology which lead to cardiovascular strain. Taking this into account, the aim of this investigation was to explore the empirical association between the heart health status of an active and sedentary South African lifestyle, thus intending to provide insight into impact of the significant changes that are associated with the modernised society. With the aforementioned objective in mind, four separate studies were completed: Study 1 sought to investigate the cardiovascular status of 162 undergraduate university students in order to determine whether, despite their youth, students remained at risk of cardiovascular complications. Astonishingly, results indicate that a number of students between the ages of 18 and 25 in a university setting present with preeminent cardiovascular risk. This data highlights some serious concerns regarding the cardiovascular health among the youth. In sequel to study 1, study 2 permitted the comparison of a sedentary and active South African population, however some discrepancies originated due to the notable age difference between the groups. Nevertheless, results gained from this crosssectional comparison between the populations indicate significantly higher cardiac risk amongst the sedentary population. Study 3 was conducted on 202 infantry service recruits between the ages of 18 and 24 years. A pre- post intervention study design was incorporated in pursuit of determining the influence of an intense training programme on cardiovascular variables of a population over a 20 week time-frame. Results yielded from this study indicate a significant decrease in overall cardiovascular risk, as tested over three intervals (week 1, week 12, and week 20) during the 20 week training period. Study 4 was designed as a longitudinal study with self-controls for within group comparisons, as well as a comparative study between the two contrasting populations. Thus, affording the opportunity to determine the impact of physical activity on cardiovascular risk by comparing two divergent South African lifestyles over a 20-week time frame. The 202 infantry service recruits of study 3 served as the intervention group, while the control group comprised of 126 sedentary university students. Findings from this study conveyed strong association between the active population and decreased cardio-stress index and related heart health measurements in comparison to results of the sedentary population. This research validates the positive correlation between a physically active lifestyle and improved heart health, thereby implying reduced cardiovascular risk. In the combat against cardiovascular disease it is clear that focus should be shifted from pharmacological treatment to behavioural prevention. As a principle component of this preventative approach it is vital that individuals are equipped with screening technology that enables early detection and monitoring of probable cardiovascular complications. Several novel ideas were introduced in this research, including the endorsement of the cardio-stress index method as an efficient non-invasive technique to directly observe cardiovascular stress. / Dissertation (MSc)--University of Pretoria, 2014. / lk2014 / Physiology / MSc / Unrestricted

The title of the theses: Dietary habits and physical activity of sedentary job in Škoda Auto The aim of the theses: The main aim of this theses was to find out dietary habits and level of the physical activity of sedentary job. There were set 6 hypothesis. Methods: The research was conducted with employees of Skoda Auto. The level of physical activity was measured with short form of IPAQ. Data were processed with basic statistic methods in MS Excel. Mesaured values were according to instructions transformed to MET- values and divided into appropriate categories according to criterias. Surveys was used for finding out dietary habits. The results were individually compared with other researches and literature. Results: The most respondents (42,4%) were in moderate level category, 41,3 % were in high level category and 16,3 % were in low level category. Men are more active than women. Men spend more time with intensive physical activity than women. More than half of respondents (55%) were, according to BMI values, in category of overweight and obesity. The mean of sitting time was 7 hours per day. Men have worse dietary habits than women. 85 % of employees of Skoda Auto have breakfast every day. More then half of emloyees eat 4-5x per day. Keywords: sedentary lifestyle, lifestyle, nutrition, activity

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Diploma thesis discusses yuppie lifestyle and its successor bobo lifestyle in the context of postmodern transformation of society. Through the construction of weighted additive index of yuppie and bobo lifestyle the study is asking whether the young, economically active Czech population tends to these ways of life, or even has their representatives, to what extent they meet the American image of yuppies and bobos, which is their socio-demographic profile and mutual relationship. These questions are examined twice, in 2001 and in late 2011 and 2012, so we can observe development of these two lifestyles in terms of Ingelhart's transition theory from materialist to post-materialist values . The thesis shows that we can find a group of people professing the whole set of yuppie atittudes and also a group that is with some reservations similar to bobos. Detected high rate of closeness of both lifestyles, however, leads to a redefinition of purely materialistic yuppies for the Czech environment and to identification of yuppie lifestyle with post-materialist consciousness. Bobos are permanently characterized only by university education, pos-materialistic yuppies also by the highest personal income and household income. Number of post-materialist yuppies is more than twice bigger than bobos, during the...

[pt] Nas últimas décadas, o ambiente de negócios vem passando por diversas transformações, influenciado pelas consequências da globalização, evolução dos meios digitais, impactos sobre o meio ambiente, entre outros aspectos. Esse cenário impõe desafios significativos para as companhias, como, por exemplo, a ascensão das chamadas Lifestyle Brands (LSB), marcas que constroem conexões profundas com seus usuários por meio de propósitos, valores e princípios, muitas vezes ligados a questões ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). Como estratégia de crescimento e de defesa, diversas companhias de grande porte vêm adquirindo Lifestyle Brands em diferentes segmentos de produtos e serviços, o que gera desafios e oportunidades, do ponto de vista de gestão de marketing, para as empresas, assim como para as novas marcas. O presente estudo buscou identificar e explorar essas questões, bem como apontar contribuições gerenciais para as empresas e as marcas, a partir de entrevistas em profundidade com um painel de especialistas formado por profissionais de marketing que atuaram na gestão de Lifestyle Brands durante o período de transição das marcas para a nova companhia. Por meio das entrevistas, foi possível pontuar e analisar os principais desafios enfrentados, que passam, principalmente, pelos potenciais impactos na autenticidade da marca; pelos riscos associados às priorizações internas feitas pela nova empresa; pelas tensões geradas entre decisões de curto e longo prazo; e pelos possíveis diferentes modelos de negócio entre a marca e a companhia. Quanto às oportunidades, destacaram-se os potenciais aprendizados e influências das Lifestyle Brands sobre as demais marcas da companhia; e as sinergias e expansões que a nova empresa pode proporcionar para a Lifestyle Brand adquirida. / [en] In the last decades, the business environment has been undergoing several transformations, influenced by the consequences of globalization, the evolution of digital media, the impacts on the environment, among other aspects. This scenario imposes significant challenges for the companies, such as the rise of the so-called Lifestyle Brands, brands that build deep connections with their users through purposes, values and principles, often linked to ESG factors (Environmental, Social and Governance). As a growth and defense strategy, several large companies have been acquiring Lifestyle Brands in different segments of products and services, which creates challenges and opportunities, from a marketing management point of view, for companies, as well as for the new brands. The present study sought to identify and explore these issues, as well as pointing out managerial contributions to companies and brands, based on in-depth interviews with a panel of experts formed by marketing professionals who worked in the management of Lifestyle Brands during the transition period of the brands to the new company. Through the interviews, it was possible to point out and analyze the main challenges faced, which include, mainly, the potential impacts on the authenticity of the brand; the risks associated with the internal prioritizations made by the new company; the tensions generated between short-term and long-term decisions; and the possible different business models between the brand and the company. Regarding the opportunities, the highlights were the potential learning and influences of Lifestyle Brands on other company brands; and the synergies and expansions that the new company can provide for the acquired Lifestyle Brand.