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Nutrition & Dietetics
Fadwa Hammouh, Mai Abdullah, Ala'a Al-Bakheit, Narmeen Jamal Al-Awwad, Ibrahim Dabbour, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Summary: Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among Jordanian older people were assessed in a cross-sectional survey of 1200 participants aged 60 and over. The results showed that a significant portion of the participants had poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor practices regarding nutrition. There were also regional differences in the prevalence of these KAPs, with the northern region having the highest prevalence of poor knowledge and the central region having the highest prevalence of positive attitudes.
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Education & Educational Research
Ye Zhufeng, Jirarat Sitthiworachart
Summary: Designing and developing Augmented Reality (AR) activity schemes can enhance preschool children's engagement in learning about exploring space. The research findings show that the AR-based science learning system promotes active learning behaviors and positive attitudes, and students have a high acceptance of AR technology in science activities.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Liyuan Qing, Yunna Wang, Tong Yang, Xinrui Chen, Meng Zhang, Qingqing Bu, Bo Tan, Dan Deng
Summary: This study found that young students in Chongqing, China lack knowledge about HIV/AIDS, and an increasing number of students are showing an open attitude towards premarital sex and engaging in risky sexual behaviors. Therefore, it is urgent to enhance and widely disseminate comprehensive HIV/AIDS and sexual health education.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mya Thway Tint, Navin Michael, Suresh Anand Sadananthan, Jonathan Yinhao Huang, Chin Meng Khoo, Keith M. Godfrey, Lynette Pei-Chi Shek, Ngee Lek, Kok Hian Tan, Fabian Yap, S. Sendhil Velan, Peter D. Gluckman, Yap-Seng Chong, Neerja Karnani, Shiao-Yng Chan, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow, Kuan Jin Lee, Yung-Seng Lee, Houchun Harry Hu, Cuilin Zhang, Marielle Fortier, Johan G. Eriksson
Summary: In young children, higher percentage of brown adipose tissue is associated with lower body mass index and reduced abdominal adipose tissue compartment volumes. The presence of BAT may have a protective effect against ectopic fat accumulation and fatty liver, contributing to a more favorable metabolic profile.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sireen Alkhaldi, Oqba Al-Kuran, Mai AlAdwan, Tala Dabbah, Heyam Dalky, Eiman Badran
Summary: This study aimed to examine postnatal mothers' attitude toward breastfeeding and its determinants. The results showed that the average attitude score for the participants was 65.0, close to the upper limit of the neutral attitude range. Factors positively associated with breastfeeding attitude included high income, pregnancy and delivery complications, prematurity, intention to breastfeed, and willingness to breastfeed exclusively. Therefore, breastfeeding promotion programs should target low-income mothers and the general population.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kalid Seid, Tesfaye Kebede, Nigatu Dessalegn, Yetemegnehuat Ejara, Fikre Moga, Matusala Daniel, Nuredin Mohammed, Seid Hassen
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of nursing students in Southwest Ethiopia regarding sexual healthcare. The results showed that Ethiopian nursing students generally hold negative attitudes and beliefs about sexual health care. The lack of comprehensive sex education in nursing schools prevents students from receiving adequate education, highlighting the need to standardize sexual health education in nursing programs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Monica Raileanu Szeles
Summary: This paper examines the correlates of foreign policy attitudes in Moldova through a multilevel analysis, highlighting the impact of poverty, subjective poverty, ethnicity, and Russian media influence on negative attitudes towards foreign policies. It also finds that satisfaction with economic conditions in the country and a positive attitude towards refugees are linked to positive attitudes towards foreign policies.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Raimundo Olfos, Andrea Vergara-Gomez, Soledad Estrella, Tatiana Goldrine
Summary: The study found that the scaffolding system was effective in the theoretical dimension, but difficulties arose in classroom practices. The critical role of MPCK in theory-practice articulation was discussed.
TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aliza K. K. Nedimyer, Avinash Chandran, Melissa K. K. Kossman, Paula Gildner, Johna K. K. Register-Mihalik, Zachary Y. Y. Kerr
Summary: The study found that there are direct relationships between the constructs of concussion-related knowledge, attitudes, and norms, but the dynamics of these relationships may be complex and cannot be simply explained. Future research should focus on reconciling the dynamics between these constructs and examining the impact of these dynamics on influencing care-seeking behaviors.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dominik M. Piehlmaier, Emanuela Stagno, Agnes Nagy
Summary: This study explores the impact of individuals' knowledge about COVID-19 and their confidence in that knowledge on their attitudes and preventive behaviors. The results show that individuals who are overconfident about COVID-19 are more likely to have a lax attitude, lack support for protective measures, and reduce compliance with preventive behaviors. Therefore, increasing public confidence in their knowledge about COVID-19 is crucial for preventing the spread of the virus.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Marija Catipovic, Zrinka Puharic, Drita Puharic, Paula Catipovic, Josip Grguric
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the behavior, attitudes, and knowledge of health professionals about breastfeeding in Croatia. The findings revealed that the respondents had limited involvement in breastfeeding education and displayed poor attitudes towards advising mothers on breastfeeding after 24 months, public breastfeeding, and the support of the child's father for the breastfeeding mother. Additionally, the respondents demonstrated a lack of knowledge regarding The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and the use of medications while breastfeeding.
Article
Nursing
Branislava Brestovacki Svitlica, Maja Sajnovic, Dragana Simin, Jelena Ivetic, Dragana Milutinovic
Summary: The results of the study show that the department of study significantly influences students' knowledge and attitudes towards patient safety; final year nursing students display significantly higher knowledge levels compared to first year students; there are no significant differences in the knowledge and attitudes of medical students between their first and final academic years.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ellen W. Evans, Elizabeth C. Redmond, Nisreen Alwan, Sanja Ilic
Summary: The study investigated the awareness and attitudes of student dietitians from the US, UK, and Lebanon towards food safety, revealing a lack of understanding of key concepts among the students. Students showed insufficient knowledge regarding high-risk foods, especially fresh squeezed juices and smoothies made with raw fruits and vegetables. Recommendations were made to further explore food safety requirements in international dietetic curricula.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dorothy O. Asante, Anran Dai, Anita N. Walker, Zhou Zhou, Senam A. Kpogo, Rongzhu Lu, Kaizong Huang, Jianjun Zou
Summary: There is low awareness of hypertension and diabetes among the Ghanaian population, with only a small percentage monitoring their blood pressure and blood glucose. The majority of the population has poor knowledge and attitudes towards these diseases. Public health education and promotion are crucial in closing the knowledge gap and improving behavior towards these diseases.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Najmun Nahar, Zakaria Hossain, Sanjia Mahiuddin
Summary: This study focuses on environmental problems in Dhaka, Bangladesh and finds that the respondents have a high level of awareness about environmental pollution and an intention to reduce pollution in their surroundings. The study also reveals significant differences among respondents in terms of age, education level, occupation type, and income. However, there is surprisingly low awareness about garbage management procedures in homes and neighborhoods.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Mario Delgado-Velandia, Rosario Ortola, Adrian Carballo-Casla, Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the association between two plant-based diet indices and the occurrence of frailty in community-dwelling older adults in Spain. The findings showed that higher consumption of healthy plant foods was associated with lower risk of frailty, while higher consumption of unhealthy plant foods was associated with higher risk of frailty.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kim Moesgaard Iburg, Periklis Charalampous, Peter Allebeck, Elsa Jonsson Stenberg, Ronan O'Caoimh, Lorenzo Monasta, Jose L. Penalvo, David M. Pereira, Grant M. A. Wyper, Vikram Niranjan, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Juanita Haagsma
Summary: This study examines the development of disease burden among older adults in Europe over the last 30 years. The results indicate an overall increase in disease burden among older Europeans, especially in Western Europe. Eastern Europe experienced a decrease in DALYs between 2006 and 2013. There are significant differences in DALY rates among regions and genders, with cardiovascular diseases being the major contributor to changes in YLL rates.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elly Mertens, Jose L. Penalvo
Summary: This study used the Nutri-Score as a benchmark to analyze food consumption patterns in European countries. The results showed that the nutritional value of European diets varied, with the elderly and females generally having healthier dietary profiles.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Patricia Bodega, Amaya de Cos-Gandoy, Juan M. Fernandez-Alvira, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez, Luis A. Moreno, Gloria Santos-Beneit
Summary: This systematic review found associations between body image perception and satisfaction and dietary habits in adolescents. Accurate body image perception was related to healthy diets, while underestimation of body weight was associated with unhealthy diets. Adolescents who were unsatisfied with their body image and desired thinness engaged in diets linked to weight loss.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jesus Martinez-Gomez, Juan Miguel Fernandez-Alvira, Amaya de Cos-Gandoy, Patricia Bodega, Mercedes de Miguel, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Emily P. Laveriano-Santos, Vanesa Carral, Isabel Carvajal, Ramon Estruch, Rosa Maria Lamuela-Raventos, Gloria Santos-Beneit, Valentin Fuster, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez
Summary: This study found that most adolescents did not meet sleep recommendations. Shorter sleep duration was associated with adiposity markers and the adverse impact was cumulative. Therefore, health promotion programs should emphasize the importance of good sleep habits.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Carlos Real, Rocio Parraga, Gonzalo Pizarro, Ines Garcia-Lunar, Ernesto Gonzalez-Calvo, Jesus Martinez-Gomez, Javier Sanchez-Gonzalez, Patricia Sampedro, Irene Sanmamed, Mercedes De Miguel, Amaya De Cos-Gandoy, Patricia Bodega, Borja Ibanez, Gloria Santos-Beneit, Valentin Fuster, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez
Summary: This study provides CMR reference values for cardiac dimensions, function, and tissue properties in adolescents aged 15-18 years, which are useful for clinical practice and differential diagnosis of cardiac diseases.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mario Delgado-Velandia, Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Rosario Ortola, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto
Summary: This study analyzed data from 91,906 British individuals aged 60 years and older and found that a healthy lifestyle partly mediates the association between frailty and mortality, with physical activity playing a significant role.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Bodega, Gloria Santos-Beneit, Amaya de Cos-Gandoy, Luis A. Moreno, Mercedes de Miguel, Xavier Orrit, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Jesus Martinez-Gomez, Sonia L. Ramirez-Garza, Emily P. Laveriano-Santos, Camila Arancibia-Riveros, Ramon Estruch, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez, Juan M. Fernandez-Alvira
Summary: This study conducted a cluster analysis on the lifestyle of primary school students and identified four different lifestyle patterns, which were found to be associated with the occurrence of obesity. The study also found that compared to the healthiest lifestyle pattern, adolescents in other lifestyle patterns had a higher prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Rosario Ortola, Adrian Carballo-Casla, Victor Iriarte-Campo, Miguel Angel Salinero-Fort, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto
Summary: This study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean-type lifestyle, culturally adapted to non-Mediterranean populations, was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes in a British adult population.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Miguel Angelo Duarte, David Martinez-Gomez, Salud Pintos-Carrillo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Rosario Ortola, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo, Veronica Cabanas-Sanchez
Summary: The study found that activities like walking, gardening, sports, and housework were associated with lower mortality rates, as were moderate physical activities, vigorous physical activities, and total physical activities. Maintaining levels of activities such as walking, gardening, and housework, as well as levels of all intensities analyzed, were related to decreased mortality risk.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gloria Santos-Beneit, Juan M. Fernandez-Alvira, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Patricia Bodega, Amaya de Cos-Gandoy, Mercedes de Miguel, Sonia L. Ramirez-Garza, Emily P. Laveriano-Santos, Camila Arancibia-Riveros, Vanesa Carral, Xavier Orrit, Carla Rodriguez, Isabel Carvajal, Domenec Haro, Carles Peyra, Jesus Martinez-Gomez, Antonio Alvarez-Benavides, Ramon Estruch, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez, Valentin Fuster
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of two different duration and intensity multicomponent educational health promotion strategies on adolescents' cardiovascular health. The results showed that the school-based health promotion program had a neutral effect on the cardiovascular health of the adolescents over a four-year period. Further research is needed to assess the efficacy of school-based health promotion programs.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Irene Talavera-Rodriguez, Jose R. Banegas, Juan J. de la Cruz, David Martinez-Gomez, Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Rosario Ortola, Maria S. Hershey, Fernando Rodriguez Artalejo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto
Summary: Specific foods, nutrients, dietary patterns, and physical activity have an impact on blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR), but the combined effect of these lifestyle factors is not well understood. A study examined the association between a validated Mediterranean-lifestyle index and 24-hour ambulatory BP and HR among older adults. Higher adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle was associated with lower nighttime systolic BP, greater nocturnal-SBP fall, and lower HR in everyday life. These findings suggest that the components of the Mediterranean lifestyle provide a synergistic protection against high BP. Further research is needed to replicate these results in older adults from different countries.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Esther Garcia-Esquinas, Adrian Carballo-Casla, Rosario Ortola, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, Pablo Olmedo, Fernando Gil, Elena Plans-Beriso, Pablo Fernandez-Navarro, Roberto Pastor-Barriuso, Fernando Rodriguez-Artalejo
Summary: The study found that circulating selenium concentrations were inversely associated with the risk of developing undernutrition in older adults. Adequate intake of selenium may be necessary to prevent undernutrition, and selenium supplementation could be considered as a preventive measure, especially for individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gloria Santos-Beneit, Juan M. Fernandez-Alvira, Anna Tresserra-Rimbau, Patricia Bodega, Amaya de Cos-Gandoy, Mercedes de Miguel, Sonia L. Ramirez-Garza, Emily P. Laveriano-Santos, Camila Arancibia-Riveros, Vanesa Carral, Xavier Orrit, Carla Rodriguez, Isabel Carvajal, Domenec Haro, Carles Peyra, Jesus Martinez-Gomez, Antonio Alvarez-Benavides, Ramon Estruch, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventos, Rodrigo Fernandez-Jimenez, Valentin Fuster
Summary: This study assessed the effects of two different multicomponent educational health promotion strategies on the cardiovascular health of adolescents. The results showed that the school-based interventions had a neutral effect on the cardiovascular health of the participants, with only marginal benefits observed at the beginning of the implementation.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisbeth Fernandez Gonzalez, Jose Luis Penalvo, Miguel Angel Martinez Morales, Armando Humberto Seuc Jo, Delia Galvez Medina, Alain Francisco Morejon Giraldoni
Summary: This study analyzed the maternal deaths from indirect causes in Cuba during 2005-2020 and identified the causes with the greatest impact on life expectancy. It was found that younger women who died mainly belonged to the group with other indirect causes and diseases of the circulatory system.
