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High sedentary behaviour and low physical activity are associated with lower health related quality of life in Myanmar and Vietnam
(Cogent OA, 2019)
The study aimed to estimate independent and combined associations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity with health related quality of life (HRQoL) in Myanmar and Vietnam. The cross-sectional sample included 3201 ...
The problem of hospital malnutrition in the African continent
(MDPI, 2019)
This study aims to determine the prevalence of risk of malnutrition on admission and
discharge in African hospitals, and to identify the association with selected indicators. In this
multi-center prospective cohort study, ...
High sedentary behavior is associated with depression among rural South Africans
(MDPI, 2019)
The study aimed to investigate the association between sedentary behavior and depression among rural South Africans. Data were analyzed from the cross-sectional baseline survey of the “Health and Aging in Africa: A ...
Sedentary behaviour and 12 sleep problem indicators among middle-aged and elderly adults in South Africa
(MDPI, 2019)
The aim of this investigation was to assess the association of sedentary behaviour with 12 different sleep problem indicators among rural middle-aged and elderly adults in South Africa. Cross-sectional data were analysed ...
Prevalence and socio-behavioral factors associated with sugar-sweetened beverages consumption among 15 years and older persons in South Africa
(Dove Medical Press, 2019)
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and its relationship with socio-behavioral factors using national population-based data in South Africa.
Subjects ...
Drug use among youth and adults in a population-based survey in South Africa
(AOSIS, 2018)
Objective: Illicit drug use is a growing public health problem. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of drug use and the sociodemographic and health characteristics that influence it among young and adult South ...
Loneliness correlates and associations with health variables in the general population in Indonesia
(BMC, 2019)
Background
Loneliness has been commonly reported in high-income countries, while less is known about loneliness in Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, in particular in Indonesia.
Objective
The ...
Validity and reliability of the Setswana translation of the Short Form-8 health-related quality of life health survey in adults
(AOSIS, 2018)
Background: The absence of culturally relevant measures in indigenous languages could pose a challenge to epidemiological studies on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in developing nations.
Aim: To explore the ...
What motivates consumers to choose sugared dairy products? A cross-sectional, online survey
(SAAFECS, 2018)
Too much sugar is known to have a negative effect of consumers’ health, however the intake of added sugars has risen steadily over the years, resulting in a less healthy diet. A constant high intake of sugar-rich foods can ...
High sedentary behaviour and low physical activity are associated with anxiety and depression in Myanmar and Vietnam
(MDPI, 2019)
The study aimed to estimate independent and combined associations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity with anxiety and depression among chronic disease patients in Myanmar and Vietnam. The cross-sectional sample ...