Triangulation of Questionnaires, Qualitative Data and Natural Language Processing: A Differential Approach to Religious Bahá’í Fasting in Germany DOI Creative Commons
Nico Steckhan, Raphaela Maria Ring, Florian Borchert

и другие.

Journal of Religion and Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 63(5), С. 3360 - 3373

Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2023

Approaches to integrating mixed methods into medical research are gaining popularity. To get a holistic understanding of the effects behavioural interventions, we investigated religious fasting using triangulation quantitative, qualitative, and natural language analysis. We analysed an observational study Bahá'í in Germany between-method that is based on links between qualitative quantitative analyses. Individual interviews show increase mindfulness well-being categories. Sentiment scores, extracted from through processing, positively correlate with questionnaire outcomes quality life (WHO-5: Spearman correlation r = 0.486, p 0.048). Five questionnaires contribute first principal component capturing spectrum mood states (50.1% explained variance). Integrating findings enabled us converge underlying this kind intermittent fasting. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT03443739.

Язык: Английский

Ramadan intermittent fasting induced poorer training practices during the COVID-19 lockdown: A global cross-sectional study with 5529 athletes from 110 countries DOI Creative Commons
Jad Adrian Washif, David B. Pyne, Øyvind Sandbakk

и другие.

Biology of Sport, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 39(4), С. 1103 - 1115

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Washif JA, B. Pyne D, Sandbakk Ø, et al. Ramadan intermittent fasting induces poorer training practices during the COVID-19 lockdown: A global cross-sectional study with 5529 athletes from 110 countries. Biology of Sport. 2022;39(4). doi:10.5114/biolsport.2022.117576. APA Washif, J. A., Pyne, D., Sandbakk, Ø., Trabelsi, K., Aziz, & Beaven, C. M. (2022). Sport, 39(4). https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2022.117576 Chicago Jad A, David Øyvind Khaled Abdul Rashid Christopher M and Isabel Krug 2022. "Ramadan countries". Sport 39 (4). Harvard J., C., Krug, I., Mujika, Ammar, Chaouachi, Moussa-Chamari, Aloui, Chtourou, H., Farooq, Haddad, M., Romdhani, Salamh, P., Tabben, Wong, Zerguini, Y., DeLang, Taylor, L., Ben Saad, Chamari, K. MLA countries." vol. 39, no. 4, Vancouver J, Trabelsi K, Aziz Beaven C

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Perceived changes in the mental well‐being among Nigerians due to Ramadan Intermittent Fasting during the COVID‐19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Sahabi Kabir Sulaiman, Fatimah I. Tsiga-Ahmed, Teresa Arora

и другие.

Brain and Behavior, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(5)

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2023

Muslims fast every year during the month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk. This study examined mental well-being and correlating factors among Nigerian adults who observed intermittent fasting (RIF).A validated generalized anxiety disorder-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2, four-item spiritual index, Islamic intrinsic religiosity questionnaire were used to collect data about (depression, anxiety), spirituality, through a web-based survey between May 9, 2021 (27th Ramadan, 1442) June 4, (29th Shawwal, 1442). We studied respondents over period 4 weeks before (BR) April 12, 2021(DR). Multinomial regression analysis was determine associated with depression anxiety. research did not receive any grant or funding.A total 770 adult Nigerians RIF included in this cross-sectional study. When compared BR, observing by significant improvement their well-being. A higher proportion felt less depressed DR (61.3% vs. 56.5%. < .001). Interest pleasure doing things improved than BR (p= 0.007) nervous anxious (60.7% 57.1%, respectively; p <.001). Mental independently sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, perceived relationships.This found despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The effect on needs further multicentric studies different sets ethnic populations.

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Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022 DOI Creative Commons
Khadija Hafidh, Maria Khan,

Tariq G. Shaikh

и другие.

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(02), С. 050 - 066

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2023

Abstract Objectives The literature on health and disease during Ramadan fasting (RF) is widely spread in many journals making it not readily accessible to those interested the subject. Here, we provide an overview of research interplay RF with various aspects well-being published 2022. Materials Methods A narrative, nonsystematic review international from a single major medical online database, PubMed, one calendar year (2022) was conducted. search term “Ramadan fasting” used retrieve appropriate records. relevant substantial data-based content presented concise thematic account, excluding concerned diabetes. Results Themes that emerged included pathophysiology metabolic changes RF, nutritional including body composition energy metabolism, cardiovascular risk factors, renal function structure, endocrinology (mainly thyroid), neurological disorders, mental health, pregnancy fetal life, infections (including COVID). Some miscellaneous clinical themes were identified, such as patients' professional perspectives. Conclusions In 2022, interest again across specialties. Cardiovascular factors attract most terms original articles guidelines. We hope this present summary scholarly work subject year.

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Effects of Modified Ramadan Fasting on Mental Well-Being and Biomarkers in Healthy Adult Muslims — A Randomised Controlled Trial DOI Creative Commons
Romy Lauche, Iman Fathi,

Chalil Saddat

и другие.

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 22, 2024

Abstract Background Ramadan fasting has seen increased attention in research, often with inconsistent findings. This study aims to investigate whether dietary and lifestyle modifications during can improve well-being health healthy adult Muslims. Method A randomised controlled trial two parallel groups was conducted an outpatient clinic of a university hospital Essen, Germany, 2016. Healthy Muslims ( n = 114) aged 18–60 years were modified group; i.e., they received educational material prompting pre-Ramadan, control group who undertook as usual. Primary outcome quality life WHO-5 Well-Being Index ). Secondary outcomes included sleep quality, spirituality, mindfulness (all self-report), body weight, mass index, fat, waist circumference, hip blood pressure, heart rate, well serum biomarkers. Safety examined via adverse events. Results The reported significantly higher (WHO-5) compared the after (MD 5.9; 95% CI, 0.02–11.8; p < 0.05). Group differences favour also found for satisfaction 5.9, CI 0.19–11.67), ease 4.1, 0.38–7.80) 7.6, 2.68–12.52), reductions weight (MD, − 0.9 kg; 1.39 0.42), BMI 0.3 kg/m 2 , 0.50 0.15), circumference diastolic pressure 2.8 mmHg, 5.15 0.43). About 60% participants events, mostly headaches/migraines, dizziness/fatigue, common cold, gastrointestinal symptoms, no differences. One serious non-related event each occurred both groups. Conclusion Pre-Ramadan advice lead short-term improvements mental physical observing Ramadan. As such, this demonstrates potential benefits culturally appropriate interventions religious context. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier NCT02775175).

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Effects of Walking Football During Ramadan Fasting on Heart Rate Variability and Physical Fitness in Healthy Middle-Aged Males DOI Creative Commons
Noureddine Kammoun,

Sami Hidouri,

Amine Ghram

и другие.

American Journal of Men s Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 16(3)

Опубликована: Май 1, 2022

This study aimed to investigate the effect of a walking football (WF) program during Ramadan fasting (RF) on heart rate variability (HRV) indices, body composition, and physical fitness in middle-aged males. Thirty-one healthy sedentary men were randomized WF (n = 18) control 13) groups. Both groups participated RF. The group involved training (small-sided games) three sessions week time frequency domains HRV, handgrip, lumbar strength, Modified Agility Test (MAT), 6-minute walk test (6MWT) measured before (BR), (DR), after (AR). We reported that RF has significantly altered some parameters HRV DR; mean HR decreased while RR, LF, HF increased. had significant DR compared with BR AR LF DR, mass both groups, index (BMI) lean increased only group. Lower BMI levels Physical capacity improved AR, BR, longer distance 6MWT, shorter time(s) MAT, higher strength levels. conclude increases parasympathetic system activity. practice is safe might improve fitness, autonomic cardiac function,

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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on physical activity and mental health status of Iranian people DOI Creative Commons
Esmaeel Saemi, Hadi Nobarı, Georgian Bădicu

и другие.

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 29, 2022

Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious disease caused by acute respiratory syndrome that can negatively impact physical activity as well mental health of people in the world. Since Iran one countries deeply affected COVID-19 pandemic, therefore, aim this study was to investigate pandemic restrictions on behaviours, indicators among Iranian people.In cross-sectional study, 335 participants were included (155 males, mean age = 30.06 ± 14.58 years). Participants selected through convenience sampling from different parts mainly virtual social networks and filled out an electronic questionnaire form Google Form online survey measuring behaviours (The International Physical Activity Questionnaire; IPAQ; Short Form) two indicators-self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale) anxiety (7-items physique scale). The questionnaires provided spring 2021 for 15 days they asked answer it periods before outbreak coronavirus (winter 2020) period during (spring 2021).The results showed reported significant differences all three variables (significant decreases), increases) regardless participants' gender. correlation test between changes impacted anxiety. However, we have not found any association activity's change with or self-esteem's pandemic.The findings present indicate detrimental effect people. Public policies aiming buffer negative Iranians' are urgently needed.

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Sleep disruptions and associated risk factors among Iranians during Ramadan amid COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Sohrab Amiri, Mohammad Pourfridoni, Reza Heidari‐Soureshjani

и другие.

Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 103(22), С. e38454 - e38454

Опубликована: Май 31, 2024

The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily routines and heightened stress levels worldwide, impacting various aspects of health, including sleep. This cross-sectional study conducted in Iran aimed to investigate the impact Ramadan Intermittent Fasting (RIF) during on sleep disturbances associated risk factors adults aged ≥ 18 years. Data was collected from Iranian participants observing RIF. A structured electronic questionnaire, translated into Persian, gathered information sociodemographics, dietary habits, parameters, physical activity, more. assessed quality, duration, a thorough analysis identify with disruptions. revealed that 48% experienced RIF, 21% reporting poor quality 46% having unusual duration. Various were an elevated disruptions, body mass index, place residence, income levels, cohabitation status, family history obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, personal weight fluctuations, Shisha smoking, unemployment. results highlight critical importance health promotion strategies tailored cultural contexts. advocates for enhanced education initiatives focusing hygiene management, especially periods significant lifestyle alterations like amid pandemic. Such are vital mitigating promoting overall well-being populations facing unique challenges.

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Changes in sleep, physical activity, and health behaviors among Nigerian fasting adults in Ramadan during the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Fatimah I. Tsiga-Ahmed, Sahabi Kabir Sulaiman,

Muhammad Saleh Musa

и другие.

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024

There is limited data on sleep, physical activity, and health-related behaviors among the general public during Ramadan, particularly COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess factors associated with sleep activity changes Nigerian Muslims Ramadan fasting.

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Stress during Home Confinement Is Associated with Eating Misalignment among Adults during COVID-19 Lockdown DOI Open Access
Abeer M. Aljaadi,

Rinal J. Bogis,

Nouf A. Alruhili

и другие.

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(18), С. 4018 - 4018

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic forced Saudi Arabia to implement several measures including mandatory home confinement, banning entry many cities, and suspending religious activities. Studies have reported inconsistent findings of the effect confinement on lifestyle factors. This study aims assess psychological impact during explore its association with dietary habits weight change. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted among adults using an online survey between May June 2020. Data habits, sleep quality, stress were collected. Results: total n = 503 participants responded. Of 254 analyzed, 87% females, 49% overweight/obese (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2), 79% under lockdown for >40 days. In multiple linear regression, higher scores associated before poorer quality. logistic those who did not eat at same time had compared always ate time, whereas consuming ≥three meals lower than one–two meals. odds gaining married adults, Conclusions: Stress eating misalignment number consumed. Although this limited by design reliance self-reported data, it provides valuable insights into weight-gain factors that need be further explored addressed in any future restrictions improved well-being.

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Triangulation of Questionnaires, Qualitative Data and Natural Language Processing: A Differential Approach to Religious Bahá’í Fasting in Germany DOI Creative Commons
Nico Steckhan, Raphaela Maria Ring, Florian Borchert

и другие.

Journal of Religion and Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 63(5), С. 3360 - 3373

Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2023

Approaches to integrating mixed methods into medical research are gaining popularity. To get a holistic understanding of the effects behavioural interventions, we investigated religious fasting using triangulation quantitative, qualitative, and natural language analysis. We analysed an observational study Bahá'í in Germany between-method that is based on links between qualitative quantitative analyses. Individual interviews show increase mindfulness well-being categories. Sentiment scores, extracted from through processing, positively correlate with questionnaire outcomes quality life (WHO-5: Spearman correlation r = 0.486, p 0.048). Five questionnaires contribute first principal component capturing spectrum mood states (50.1% explained variance). Integrating findings enabled us converge underlying this kind intermittent fasting. TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT03443739.

Язык: Английский

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