New Insights on Dietary Assessment Recommender System For Pre-University Adolescents

IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(01)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

INTRODUCTION: An individual's health status will be influenced by their nutritional status, which is mainly based on eating habits. Adolescence an essential phase for growth and development that healthy In view of this, a dietary recommender system to understand improve habits crucial. this study, the system, consisting meal routines, food preferences, practices pre-university adolescents, presented. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted at centre, involving sample 125 students. A self-administered structured questionnaire used collect demographic data, daily intake frequency, behaviour patterns. Two weeks before completing questionnaire, students were instructed monitor practices. RESULTS: The frequency survey divided into two categories: less than three times week (< times/week) or more (≥ times/week). results showed cereal consumption most frequent 87.2% < times/week, while meat highest ≥ times/week (84.8%). Almost 81% reported snacking between meals, with majority twice (60.8%). Females higher tendency snack. terms patterns, there significant differences genders in overeating unbalanced intake. four primary patterns found positively correlated each other. correlation indicated positive relationships body mass index (BMI), except negative relationship high fat/high calorie diet BMI. CONCLUSION: Multiple regression analysis suggested overeating, having diet, intake, impulses collectively explains variations

Language: Английский

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Beyond BMI: Exploring Adolescent Lifestyle and Health Behaviours in Transylvania, Romania

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 268 - 268

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the lifestyle and behavioral factors that influence nutritional status of adolescents from Transylvania, Romania. Methods: The Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) was used collect data 900 between 11 18 years old Transylvania region, assessed by calculating BMI indicators adjusted Z-Score, cut-off points according World Organization (WHO), using self-reported weight height; perceived health status; food vulnerability; physical activity; addictive behaviors (cigarette, alcohol drug consumption); number hours spent in front computer/phone; hand oral hygiene; sitting time/day; sleep. Multivariate logistic regression establish influenced status. Results: results showed 8.7% (n = 78) girls 15.2% 137) boys were overweight obese. In total, 75% respondents engaged sedentary behaviors, 65.8% 592) had more than 2 h/day screen exposure, considering 98.7% population a mobile phone. Romanian poor dietary behaviors: over 80% them did not meet recommended amount vegetable fruit intake per day. Increased associated with higher-strength exercise being boy. Conclusions: While some positive trends are evident, such as good hygiene low prevalence smoking use, significant challenges remain areas like nutrition, activity, consumption time.

Language: Английский

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A Retrospective Observational Study on Post-Pandemic Effects of Endogenous and Exogenous Factors on Prematurity in Pregnant Women Under 18 Years of Age

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 197 - 197

Published: Jan. 19, 2025

Background/Objectives: This research investigates the impact of exogenous and endogenous factors on fetal health in pregnant women under age 18, with a special focus influence educational level, adherence to vices (smoking alcohol), comorbidities (diabetes hypertension), poor sanitary conditions. Methods: The study uses retrospective data collected from medical institution Southeast region Romania, including sample 3639 births during post-pandemic period (2022–2023). was considered be reference for because, as result measures combat spread COVID-19 disease pandemic, there an increase birth rate among patients 18 years age. APGAR clinical score evaluated at 5, 10, 20 min after measured inverted scale reflect increased risk health. Results: results indicate that lack education is significant factor associated preterm lower score. Additionally, more pronounced low levels smoking alcohol consumption negatively Regarding comorbidities, diabetes did not significantly affect short-term score, while hypertension had complex effect, though interventions mitigated risks. Conclusions: conclusions emphasize need appropriate reduce risks newborn adolescent pregnancies, especially disadvantaged environments. suggests future directions expand analysis other geographical regions long-term monitoring

Language: Английский

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Beyond Vaccination: Exploring Young Adults’ Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Related to Sexually Transmitted Infections in Romania

Vaccines, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 322 - 322

Published: March 18, 2025

Background and Objectives: Romania has the highest rate of cervical cancer in Europe. The aim this study is to measure level sexual health knowledge among participants determine extent which factors such as age, gender, education level, access resources, cultural background influence their knowledge. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted on 1089 Romanian youth aged 18–35 years. self-administered online questionnaire used concerning relating STIs, contraception methods, preventive attitudes during 2023–2024 academic year. Results: Most (93,8%) scored a “good-to-excellent” STI Despite this, 71.9% responders had never taken an HIV test, 63.5% been tested for other STIs. Logistic regression analysis revealed direct association between higher levels respondents with age (p < 0.001), underage debuts = 0.018), greater parental 0.016), those who studied sciences 0.001). Conclusions: This highlights critical need communication campaigns enhance vaccine literacy improve vaccination rates young people Romania. identified gaps, frequent misconceptions, barriers testing underscore importance comprehensive education, public initiatives reducing stigma associated improved healthcare services people.

Language: Английский

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Impact on Human Health, Lifestyle, and Quality of Care After COVID-19

Medicina, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 61(4), P. 630 - 630

Published: March 29, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented global event in recent times, disrupting lives, economies, and healthcare systems worldwide [...]

Language: Английский

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Health information orientation and health literacy as determinants of health promotion behaviors in adolescents: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Introduction This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the impact of health information orientation and literacy on adolescents’ health-promoting behaviors. Methods We enrolled 149 middle school students from an urban city in South Korea through convenience sampling. The data was collected October 2022 using a self-reported questionnaire. Health measured Information Orientation Instrument (Cronbach’s α = 0.86). assessed with Korean Adolescent Literacy Scale (KR-20 0.66), promotion behaviors were evaluated Promotion Scale-Short Form 0.89). Analysis methods included independent t -tests, one-way ANOVA, multiple regression. Results indicated significant differences based perceived status, economic primary health-related provider, literacy. showed strong positive correlation factors that influenced orientation, Discussion Findings suggest community programs should engage adolescents parents enhance proactive information-seeking for improving outcomes adolescents.

Language: Английский

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Oral Mucositis in Adult Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: Six-Month On-Treatment Follow-Up

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(19), P. 5723 - 5723

Published: Sept. 25, 2024

Objectives. Oral mucositis (OM) is a common adverse reaction associated with chemotherapy. We conducted six-month longitudinal study to estimate the cumulative incidence of OM during first six months chemotherapy in adult patients cancer other than head and neck cancer. Secondary objectives were as follows: (a) scrutinize oral health status these its evolution chemotherapy, assessed by indices; (b) adherence prescribed hygiene protocol chemotherapy; (c) analyze ulceration-free survival patients. Methods. Sixty-four participated. Dental at baseline end. Every month, blood tests performed lesions recorded. This was observational, only intervention being instruction protocol. The estimated patient unit analysis. A repeated measures ANOVA applied monthly test results. Ulceration-free analysis grouping factor, followed Cox proportional-hazards regression. Results. rate 43.75%, 95%CI (31.58–56.67%) for grade 2 or higher. hazard ratio ulceration 0.154, (0.049–0.483), adjusted age, sex, index, class treatment. Conclusions. Compliance recommendations would decrease risk more times, compared non-compliance.

Language: Английский

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