Certain foods might be more frequently eaten under stress or when higher levels of depressive symptoms are experienced. We examined whether poor nutritional habits associated with and the relationships differ by country gender in a sample from three European countries collected as part Cross National Student Health Survey.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among first-year students Germany (N = 696), Poland 489) Bulgaria 654). Self-administered questionnaires included 12-item food...

Abstract Some patients experience weight regain (WR) or insufficient loss (IWL) after bariatric surgery (BS). We undertook a scoping review of WR and IWL BS. searched electronic databases for studies addressing the definitions, prevalence, mechanisms, clinical significance, preoperative predictors, preventive treatment approaches including behavioral, pharmacological, surgical management strategies IWL. Many definitions exist WR, less so IWL, resulting in inconsistencies reported prevalence...

The transition of young people from school to university has many health implications. Food choice at the can differ because childhood food consumption patterns, sex and living arrangements. may change especially if students are away home. We aimed assess patterns among four European countries how they by their arrangements.We analysed data a cross-country survey assessing behaviours students. sample comprised total 2402 first year undergraduate one in each Germany, Denmark, Poland Bulgaria....

The current study assessed, by university and sex, the association between nutritional behaviour (twelve independent variables), stress depressive symptoms (dependent variables) in a sample from three UK countries.A cross-sectional survey was undertaken among undergraduates enrolled across seven universities England, Wales Northern Ireland (N = 3,706). Self-administered questionnaires included 12-item food frequency questionnaire, Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale modified Beck Depression...

This study explored the associations between health awareness, behaviour, subjective status, and satisfaction of students with their educational experience as independent variables three outcomes achievement dependent variables. We undertook two simultaneous cross-sectional surveys among from one University in UK during 2008−2009. The first survey was a general survey; second measured students’ different aspects learning teaching experience. Students’ registration numbers linked responses...

Despite the growing literature that collaboration is a 'good' thing, there are calls emphasising need for evidence of its effectiveness. However, nature to assess effectiveness less clear. This paper examines components contribute challenges confront on collaboration. It considers differing interpretations have been placed evaluation and explores how ways determining outcomes levels outcome measurement collaborative influenced by multifactorial concept. Evidence impact diversity perspectives...

Many individuals do not engage in sufficient physical activity due to low perceived benefits and high barriers exercise. Given the increasing incidence of obesity related health disorders, this topic requires further exploration. We used Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale assess benefit barrier intensities exercise 200 non-exercising female university students (mean age 19.3 years, SD = 1.06) UK. Although our participants were selected because they self reported themselves be non-exercising,...

Aims: University students' wellbeing and health promoting damaging behaviours are important comprise many parameters. The purpose of this study was to assess a range lifestyle characteristics 3,706 undergraduate students from seven universities in England, Wales Northern Ireland. We compared differences these parameters between males females, across the participating universities. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire assessed socio-demographic information (e.g., gender, age),...

Self-rated health status (SRHS) is a reliable and valid measure for assessing the subjective objective of individuals. Previous studies have either focused predominantly on elderly or investigated only narrow range factors potentially associated with SRHS. In examining student populations, these past were limited to single countries. The objectives this study assess which candidate variables independently SRHS in university students, compare by country gender, investigate was most important...

To ensure the oral health of a population, clinicians must deliver appropriate dental services, and local communities need to have access care facilities. However, establishment this infrastructure be based on reliable information regarding disease prevalence severity in target population.The aims study were measure incidence caries school children aged 12-14 throughout Qatar, including influence socio-demographic factors.A cross-sectional was conducted Qatar from October 2011 March 2012. A...

Background: The associations between serum vitamin D (VD), testosterone (TT) and metabolic syndrome are complex with limited published research, particularly on the effects of VD treatment sexual hormones, erectile function syndrome.Objectives: This study assessed whether a monthly high dose for 12 months in deficient middle-aged men was associated with: changes levels improvement diabetes control components, better [International Index Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 questionnaire]; prostate...

Despite a high prevalence of depressive symptoms among university students, few studies have examined how this mental health problem is associated with perceived stress and burdens related to being student. We conducted cross-sectional study 2,103 first year students from one western (Germany), central (Poland), south-eastern European country (Bulgaria). The self-administered questionnaires included the modified Beck Depression Inventory Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale. A 13 item scale...

An optimal level of physical activity (PA) in adolescence influences the PA adulthood. Although declines with age have been demonstrated repeatedly, few studies carried out on secular trends. The present study assessed levels, types and trends sedentary behaviour a sample adolescents Czech Republic.The comprised two cross-sectional cohorts ten years apart. analysis compared data collected through week-long monitoring adolescents' 1998-2000 2008-2010. Adolescents wore either Yamax SW-701 or...

Abstract Background Despite low rates of obesity, many university students perceive themselves as overweight, especially women. This is concern, because inappropriate weight perceptions can lead to unhealthy behaviours including eating disorders. Methods We used the database from Cross National Student Health Survey (CNSHS), consisting 5,900 records Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Spain and Turkey analyse differences in perceived status based on question: "Do you consider...

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the association perceived stress, depressive symptoms and religiosity with frequent alcohol consumption problem drinking among freshmen university students from five European countries. Methods 2529 (mean age 20.37, 64.9% females) Germany (n = 654), Poland 561), Bulgaria 688), UK 311) Slovakia 315) completed a questionnaire containing modified Beck Depression Inventory for measuring symptoms, Cohen’s stress scale CAGE-questionnaire...

University students’ physical and psychological health wellbeing are important comprise many variables. This study assessed perceived status in addition to a range of indicators 3,706 undergraduate students from seven universities England, Wales Northern Ireland. We compared differences these variables across males females, the participating universities. The data was collected 2007–2008. A self-administered questionnaire socio-demographic information (e.g., gender, age), self-reported data,...

Globally, efforts aimed at the prevention of childhood obesity have led to implementation a range school-based interventions. This study assessed whether augmenting physical activity (PA) within school setting resulted in increased daily PA and decreased overweight/obesity levels 6-9-year-old children. Across first third primary years, 84 girls 92 boys was objectively monitored five times (each for seven successive days) using Yamax pedometer (step counts) Caltrac accelerometer (activity...

This cross-sectional survey assessed and compared by country, the levels correlates of 21 self-reported symptoms/health complaints. We examined associations between symptoms perceived stress. Data was collected from universities in United Kingdom Egypt (N = 3706 3271 undergraduates, respectively). A self-administered questionnaire a range symptoms, stress, sociodemographic (gender, age, marital status, year study, living arrangements during semester, income sufficiency), lifestyle (tobacco...

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a common surgical therapeutic option for obese patients, with debate about the value of routine histopathologic examination LSG specimens. We assessed following: prevalence different changes in specimens, risk factors associated premalignant and frequent changes, whether warranted patients nonsignificant clinical history. Retrospective review records all operated upon at Hamad General Hospital, Qatar (February 2011–July 2014, n = 1555), was conducted....

Food intake choice and amount might change with stress. However, this has not been examined among Egyptian students. We students' stress levels, its correlation their consumption of a range food groups, adherence to dietary guidelines. A cross sectional survey (N = 2810 undergraduates at 11 faculties Assiut University, Egypt) assessed two composite pattern scores (one unhealthy: sweets, cakes, snacks; healthy one: fruits vegetables), indicators eating (subjective importance eating; guideline...

To assess seminal oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) and sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) in male infertility their relationships with morphology fertile infertile men.Prospective case-control study comparing the findings of men (n = 1168) to those confirmed fertility 100) regarding demographics semen characteristics (conventional advanced tests). Spearman rank correlation assessed between ORP, SDF, different morphological indices. Means ORP SDF were variable levels normal amongst all...

Aim: Poor eating habits among young adults are a public health concern. This survey examined the of undergraduate university students in Finland. We assessed students' dietary intake variety food groups, their adherence to international guidelines (whole sample and by gender), associations between importance healthy gender). Methods: During 2013-2014 academic year, 1,189 enrolled at University Turku southwestern Finland completed an online self-administered questionnaire. Students reported...