Title: Lifestyle changes affecting the overweight or obese women Objective: The aim of our investigation will determine whether through physical activity and eating habits can positively affect body weight reduction in adult women with overweight and obesity. This work would also like to draw attention to eating a mostly physical habits that may not be enough , and I would also like to point out how women are familiar with this issue . Methods: To get all the data has been recovered poll list , which consists of 22 questions selected and which lasted for one month . The main task is to compare the physical and dietary habits among adult women with normal weight women and overweight and obesity. Filling in the poll list that I created on the site vyplnto.cz was completely anonymous . This could be posted to the most objective answers. Results: From the research we have confirmed all three hypotheses . We can say that women who are overweight and obese have higher energy intensity than women with normal weight , because often consume inappropriate foods that are energy rich . Regularity Boarding is at a better level in women with normal weight . Women who are overweight and obese have an exercise regimen with a lower volume than women with normal weight . Effects of physical activity and eating...

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Miami University, Dept. of Psychology, 2007. / Title from second page of PDF document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-133).

Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2005. / Restricted until October 2006. Bibliography: leaves 103-113.

Darbe tirti 1990 metais gimusių Vilniaus miesto ir rajono vaikų augimo ypatumai nuo gimimo iki brendimo pabaigos, individualių raidos takų įvairovė, etniniai, socialiniai ir ekonominiai augimo veiksniai, „nepriklausomybės kartos“ vaikų fizinės būklės epochiniai pokyčiai ir augimo tendencijos. Šis darbas – vienas pirmųjų mūsų šalies auksologinių tyrimų, kuriame buvo nustatyta vaikų augimo takų individuali įvairovė nuo gimimo iki aštuoniolikos metų amžiaus. Šiame longitudiniame 1990 m. (atgavus Lietuvos nepriklausomybę) gimusių vaikų tyrime buvo naudojamas ambulatorinių kortelių metodas, ištirti jo privalumai ir trūkumai. Nustatyta, kad profilaktinių vaikų apsilankymų poliklinikoje dažnis susijęs su vaiko amžiumi, gyvenamąja vieta (miestas arba kaimas), atstumu iki poliklinikos ir vaiko gimimo eiliškumu. Vaikų augimo rodiklių įrašai ambulatorinėse kortelėse palyginti tikslūs ir tinkami auksologinei analizei. Darbo rezultatai patvirtino, kad ūgio ir kūno masės indekso raidos takų kaita augimo laikotarpiu yra normalus reiškinys, priklauso nuo amžiaus ir lyties. Po 1990 m., t.y. didelių politinių, socialinių ir ekonominių pertvarkų laikotarpiu vaikų fizinių rodiklių augimas atsiliko palyginus su stabiliais šalies raidos laikotarpiais. Neigiami šio laikotarpio vaikų augimo pokyčiai buvo grįžtami. Nustatyti etniniai ir socialiniai abiejų lyčių vaikų fizinės būklės skirtumai. Pagrindiniai vaikų fiziniai rodikliai (ūgis, svoris, kūno masės indeksas) per pastaruosius dešimtmečius... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Physical status of children born in 1990 in Vilnius city and region from birth up to the end of puberty, the variety of individual growth tracks, ethnic and socio-economic growth factors, the epochal changes in growth and growth patterns of the “generation of independence” were investigated. This study was one of the first to establish the variety of individual growth tracks from birth to the age of eighteen years. In this longitudinal study of children born in 1990 (the year Lithuania restored its independence) the personal health records’ analysis was used and its benefits and drawbacks were investigated. The age of children, the place of residence (urban or rural), the distance to the outpatient clinic and the ordinal number of a child in a family were associated with the regularity of visiting the outpatient clinic. Children's growth indices in personal health records were rather accurate and suitable for auxological analysis. The results of this study confirmed that children normally changed their growth tracks for height and body mass index during the growth process. These changes were associated with their age and sex. Retardation in growth of children was related to the political and socioeconomic changes in Lithuania after 1990. Nevertheless, this retardation was reversible. Ethnic and socioeconomic differences in physical status of both boys and girls were established. The main body size indices (height, weight and body mass index) of children remained almost... [to full text]

Background: The epidemic of chronic diseases is largely neglected. Although a threatening burden of chronic diseases is emerging, developing public health efforts for their prevention and control is not yet a priority for trans-national and national health policy makers. Understanding the population burden of risk factors which predict chronic diseases is an important step in reducing the impact of the diseases themselves. Objective: This thesis responds to the increasing burden of chronic diseases worldwide, and aims to illustrate the gap in chronic disease risk factor research in developing countries. The thesis describes and analyses the distribution of chronic disease risk factors in a rural setting in Indonesia. It also describes how smoking, one of the most common risk factors, is viewed by rural Javanese boys. Ultimately, therefore, this thesis aims to contribute to policy and programme recommendations for community interventions in a rural setting in Indonesia Methods: The studies were conducted in Purworejo District, where a Demographic Surveillance System (DSS) has been running since 1994. The Purworejo DSS is part of the INDEPTH network (International Network of field sites for continuous Demographic Evaluation of Populations and Their Health in developing countries). Two representative cross-sectional studies (in 2001 and 2005) were conducted to assess the chronic disease risk factors (including smoking, elevated blood pressure, and overweight and obesity). The first cross-sectional study was followed up in 2002 and 2004. In each study, a total of 3 250 participants (approximately 250 individuals in each sex and age group among 15–74 year olds stratified into 10-year intervals) were randomly selected from the surveillance database from each enumeration area in the surveillance area. Instruments were adopted from the WHO STEPS survey and adapted to local setting. Since many Indonesians start to smoke at an earlier age, a qualitative study using a focus group discussion approach was conducted among school boys aged 13-17 years old to describe and explore beliefs, norms, and values about smoking in a rural setting in Java. Result: Both the rural and urban populations in Purworejo face an unequal distribution of risk factors for chronic diseases. The burden among the most well-off group in the rural area has already reached a level similar to that found in the urban area. Most of the risk factors increased in all age, sex and socioeconomic groups during the period of 2001 to 2005. However, women and the poorest group experienced the greatest increase in risk factor prevalence. The qualitative study showed that cultural resistance against women smoking in Indonesia remains strong. Smoking is being viewed as a culturally internalised habit that signifies transition into maturity and adulthood for boys. Smoking is utilised as a means for socialisation and signifies better socioeconomic status. The use of tobacco in the construction of masculinity underlines the importance of gender specific interventions. National tobacco control policy should emphasise a smoking free society as the norm, especially among boys and men, and regulations regarding the banning of smoking should be enforced at all levels and areas of the community. Within the demographic surveillance setting, it is possible to assess the population and health dynamics. Utilisation of a standardised methodology across sites in INDEPTH will produce comparable population-based data in developing countries. Such comparisons are important in global health. A comparison of smoking transition patterns between a Vietnamese DSS and an Indonesian DSS shows that Indonesian men started smoking regularly earlier and ceased less than Vietnamese men. Compared with Vietnam, which has already signed and ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, tobacco control activities in Indonesia are still deficient. Conclusion: The thesis concludes that the rural population is not spared from the emerging burden of chronic disease risk factors. The patterning of risks across different socioeconomic groups provides a macro picture of the vicious cycle between poverty and chronic diseases. Understanding of risk factors in a local context through a qualitative study provides insight into cultural aspects relating to risk factor adoption, and will allow the fostering and tailoring of culturally appropriate interventions. Combining data from demographic surveillance sites with the WHO STEP approach to chronic disease risk factor Surveillance addresses basic epidemiological questions on chronic diseases. The use of such data is a powerful advocacy tool in public health decision-making for chronic disease prevention in developing countries. With substantial existing evidence on the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention and intervention programmes, it is vital that Indonesia to starts planning intervention programmes to control the impending chronic disease epidemic, and most importantly, to translate all this evidence into public health action. Keywords: chronic disease, risk factor, demographic surveillance system, smoking, elevated blood pressure, overweight and obesity, population-based intervention

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008. / Title from PDF of title page (viewed July 10, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 32-39).

Bakgrund: Övervikt och fetma är ett globalt växande problem som är förknippat med en stillasittande livsstil. Stillasittande är även förknippat med en ökad risk för ohälsa. En av sjuksköterskans uppgifter är att främja hälsa och förebygga ohälsa. En stark känsla av sammanhang leder till hälsosammare hälsobeteenden och det leder till en sänkt mortalitet.  Syfte: Syftet är att beskriva omvårdnadsåtgärder sjuksköterskan kan använda för att främja fysisk aktivitet hos vuxna personer med övervikt och fetma. Metod: Designen på denna kandidatuppsats är en litteraturöversikt innehållande 15 vetenskapliga artiklar. Artiklarna har sökts fram i databaserna CINAHL och PubMed som sedan har granskats enligt granskningsmallar. Studier som inkluderades analyserades för att sedan strukturera omvårdnadsåtgärderna i olika kategorier i resultatet. De artiklarna som inkluderades var av kvantitativ ansats och är godkända av etiska kommittéer eller har fått medgivande från deltagarna i studien till att delta i forskningen. Resultat: Analysen av artiklarna resulterade i sex kategorier till resultatet som var Motiverande samtal i olika vårdkontexter, Uppföljning och feedback av fysisk aktivitet, Utbildning, rådgivning och information, Fysisk aktivitet på recept, Stödverktyg via teknologi och Kombinerade omvårdnadsåtgärder. Slutsats: Resultatet tyder på att följsamhet till fysisk aktivitet ofta brister då personerna med övervikt och fetma saknade motivation av att fullfölja den fysiska aktiviteten. Det är därför av vikt att som sjuksköterska hjälpa dessa personer med motivation för att lyckas främja följsamhet till fysisk aktivitet. Det kan krävas en kombination av åtgärder för att uppnå följsamhet till fysisk aktivitet, där motivation, feedback eller uppföljning inkluderas. / Background: Overweight and obesity is a globally growing problem associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Sedentary is also associated with an increased risk for lack of health. Nurses has a task to promote health and prevent lack of health. A strong sense of coherence leads to healthier behaviours and leads to a reduced mortality. Aim: The aim is to describe nursing measures that the nurse can use to promote physical activity in adults with overweight and obesity.  Method: The design of this thesis is a literature review containing 15 original articles. The articles have been searched in the databases CINAHL and PubMed. The articles thereafter wore valuates according to review templates. The included studies were analysed and then structured by the nursing measures into different categories in the result. The included articles were of quantitative approach and had been approved by an ethical committee or had received permission from the participants of the study to participate in the research. Result: The analysis of the studies resulted in six categories for the result. The categories were: Motivation interweaving in various care contexts, Follow-up and feedback of physical activity, Education, counselling and information, Physical activity on prescription, Support tools via technology and Combined nursing measures. Conclusion: The results indicates that compliance to physical activity often fails as people with overweight and obesity lacked motivation to pursue physical activity.  As a nurse it is therefore important to help individuals with motivation to successfully promote compliance to physical activity. A combination of nursing measures including motivation, feedback or follow-up may be required to achieve compliance to physical activity.

The research problem is the increasing numbers of overweight and obese nurses working the night shift. Study on overweight and obesity among female Filipino nurses has not been conducted. It was important to conduct a research study among female Filipino nurses to find out if there are statistically significant associations between night shift work and weight gain. The purpose of this correlational and cross-sectional study was to determine if there are statistically significant associations between insufficient sleep, abnormal eating patterns, working 12-hour shifts, years of working night shift, age, stress, marital status, nursing units, decreased physical activity, and level of weight gain among female Filipino nurses working the night shift in the hospital. The theoretical base of this study was the locate evidence, evaluate evidence, assess evidence, and informed decision model. The survey questionnaire was constructed and an online survey through Survey Monkey was used to access nurses via a convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using Spearman correlation, multiple regression, and ANOVA. According to study findings, there were significant associations between insufficient sleep, abnormal eating patterns, marital status, 12-hour shifts, number of years working on night shift, and increased in body mass index. The implications for social change include information that nurses can use to better understand the negative implications of night shift work on health. At the organizational level, this study provides information for administrators and nursing leaders that might facilitate change in policies by improving working conditions for nurses.

Title: The effect of an active lifestyle for a man and a woman in their middle ages Objectives: The aim is to diagnose the lifestyle of a man and a woman in their middle ages, and on the basis of this diagnosis, determine invetrevention, both physical and dietary. When the intervention has been finished, the differences in body composition of both individuals will be determined. Methods: Analysis of literature as well as montitoring and measurment was used in this diploma thesis. The target group consists of male and female proband measured at the age of 51 and 47 years. An online application called Sebekoučink on stobklub.cz was used to monitor both physical acitivity and energy intake. Heart rate monitors Polar RS400 were used to determine the intensity of physical activity. The complete picture of the physical acitivy of individual was measured using pedometers OMRON Walking style Pro. Body composition was determined by bioelectrical device B.I.A. 2000-M. Results: The monitoring of probands showed signs of sedentary lifestyles. Significantly excessive caloric intake were also found in the male proband. With a six week intervention, there were changes in body composition, which brought loss of weight 10.4 kg for male proband and 4.2 kg for female proband. Key words: physical activity, health,...

The topic of this diploma thesis is based on European study: Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). It is WHO Europe project. In the Czech Republic is this project lead by Institute of Endocrinology. The goal of this work is to determine childhood obesity prevalence and to monitor prevalence in relation to family and school environment. Obesity in children is an important health problem, accelerating throughout the world with particularly alarming trends in Europe. It causes a wide range of serious health and social consequences and increases the likelihood of morbidity in children and adults such as dyslipidaemia, hyperinsulimia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, early atherosclerosis etc. Obesity is also strongly associated with orthopaedic problems and mental disorders, therefore, it is very important to monitor obesity prevalence in childhood. The goal of the work is to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 7-year children in the year 2010 (WHO classification and classification method of Czech republic). Another goal is to find a relation of the anthropometric data to environmental factors - identified by parents of children and representatives of schools (socioeconomic characteristics, eating habits, physical activities etc.). In this diploma thesis were measured 2594...