Life Style Research Articles

The Relation Between Life Style and Quality of Life on Hypertension Farmers in Panti District, Jember Regency

Farmers' unhealthy lifestyles may raise their risk of hypertension. The physical and mental effects of hypertension also impact farmers' quality of life. The study aimed to explain the connection between hypertensive farmers' lifestyles and quality of life in the Panti District of the Jember Regency. 204 farmers with hypertension were the subjects of this cross-sectional study, which utilized proportional random sampling. The WHOQOL-BREF Questionnaire and the Lifestyle Questionnaire are used in data collection to assess farmers' quality of life and lifestyle. The Spearman test with a value of 0.05 was used for data analysis. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov one-sample test revealed that hypertensive farmers in the Panti District had a significant lifestyle (p-value 0.00) based on the findings. Most hypertensive farmers in Jember Regency's Panti District lead healthy lifestyles. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov one sample test also shows that hypertension farmers in Panti District have a significantly better quality of life (p-value 0.00). Most hypertensive farmers in Panti District, Jember Regency (45.1%) live well. In hypertensive farmers in Panti District, Jember Regency, a relationship exists between lifestyle and quality of life (p-value 0.001). This study concludes that hypertensive farmers in Panti District, Jember Regency, have a better quality of life because of their lifestyle. Farmers can improve their health, reduce their risk of hypertension, and alleviate pain by changing their lifestyle. As a result, farmers' physical and mental well-being improves their quality of life.

中央苏区时期毛泽东加强党的作风建设的经验探析

As an important part of party building, the party’s style of work is an important reflection of the party’s nature and purpose. During the Central Soviet Area, Mao Zedong continued to carry out self-revolution in the spirit of self-sublation and self-criticism on the basis of inheriting and developing the Marxist-Leninist theory of party building, and maintained the advanced nature of the Marxist party. Although Mao Zedong did not put forward the formal conclusion of the “three styles” and the “two musts” in the form of a complete text, he proposed to the whole party the strengthening of the party from three main aspects: ideological style, work style and life style. The idea of strengthening the Party’s style of work has enriched the Communist Party of China’s experience in theory and practice. This has important implications for persisting in promoting comprehensive and strict governance of the party in the new era, promoting the party’s self-revolution, and building an advanced Marxist political party.

Life style, health seeking behaviour and nutritional status of commercial vehicle drivers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

BackgroundHealth seeking behaviour, lifestyle characteristics and the working conditions of commercial vehicle drivers often foster unhealthy habits and increase their vulnerability to health inequalities, including overweight, obesity, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to examine the life style, dietary habit, health seeking behaviour and nutritional status of commercial vehicle drivers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.MethodsThis descriptive and cross-sectional study adopted a simple random sampling technique to recruit 202 commercial vehicle drivers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographics, life style and health care characteristics of the commercial vehicle drivers. The anthropometric indices (weight and Height) of the drivers were obtained and their body mass index (BMI) was determined using WHO classification. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and level of significance was set at p= 0.05.ResultsMean age of the drivers was 43 ± 5.2 years and majority (86%) of them have completed secondary education. The majority (59%) consume soft drinks at least once per week and 85% eat at least one meal outside their home daily, while 16% and 49% patronize herbal medicine/concoction and visit the pharmacy or chemist store to purchase drugs respectively as first point of care when sick. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among the commercial drivers was 20% and 33% respectively. There was a statistically significant relationship between elevated BMI and respondent’s age (p<0.05), level of education (P=0.05), physical inactivity (P<0.01) and frequency of alcohol consumption (P<0.05).ConclusionsThis study confirms high prevalence of overweight and obesity among the commercial vehicle drivers and its associated factors of poor nutritional habits, health and life style characteristics. Therefore, a comprehensive nutritional programme including behavioural change and communication that is context-specific targeted at commercial drivers should be implemented.

A Review on the Prevalence and Management of Colorectal Cancer

Cancer had become a common disease worldwide and cancer related death is also increasing in various parts of the world in spite of increased screening and diagnostic facilities available for early detection of cancer and availability of advanced care system. Changes in the diet and life style had led to alteration in the microenvironment of the cells leading to genetic changes and mutation. In this review, Colorectal cancer prevalence, risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer, pathogenesis, diagnosis and various treatment modalities available are discussed here.

Which virtues work together to foster the xenocentric style?

Streib builds on the work of Waldenfels to provide a compelling account of how xenocentric (as opposed to xenophobic) responsiveness to members of out-groups can lead to wisdom. He further discusses how distinctive manifestations of characteristics such as perspective-taking and intellectual humility can facilitate the development of a xenocentric style. In this reflection, I discuss other characteristics that may play a role in facilitation style and offer some recommendations for studying manifestations of the xenocentric style in daily life. I question whether xenocentric responsiveness (a) has to always result in transformative change, and (b) be understood as a “type” rather than an individual difference. Finally, I point to one tension inherent in Streib’s argument—that embracing the xenocentric style can sometimes involve the “othering” of people who do not share one’s values.

Психоэндокринные корреляты стресс-реагирования курсантов ОВД с учетом фактора адаптивности к учебно-профессиональному процессу

Introduction. The relevance of studying the features of self-regulation and selfcontrol, protective mechanisms, ways of coping with stressful situations and determining the specifics of the psychoneuroendocrine correlates of the stress response of cadets of law enforcement agencies, taking into account the adaptability to the educational and professional process, is due to the high requirements for the personal and professional qualities of cadets, who are already included in the professional service activities. Methods. The following research methods were used in the study: testing, clinical laboratory, experiment. The diagnostic complex included: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the «Comprehensive assessment of stress manifestations» by Yu. V. Shcherbatykh, «Ways of Coping Questionnaire, WCQ» from S. Folkman and R. Lazarus, «The Life Style Index, LSI» questionnaire of R. Plutchik, the Grasmick Scale (Grasmicket al., 1993; adapted by V.G. Bulygina, A.M. Abdrazyakova, 2008), «Self-regulation profile questionnaire – SRPQM» by V. I. Morosanova. Results. The adaptive group is distinguished by the development of all stages of conscious regulation of behavior, which is mediated by adaptive coping strategies. Individual typological characteristics ensure high self-control. The detected significantly higher cortisol level before a stress stimulus that does not go beyond the normative level, and an increase inDehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) after a stress stimulus are associated with a low severity of signs ofstress. The maladaptive group of cadets is distinguished by the predominance of maladaptive copingstrategies, less mature forms of psychological protection that are not mediated by conscious regulatory systems. DHEA, as a key buffer hormone of stress resistance, does not perform a protective function, because its initially high background level significantly decreases after exposure to stressful stimuli.

Pregnancy outcomes with undescended testis husbands: influenced by wive’s life style and surgical correction before 1 year

Background The most prevalent sexual differentiation disorder in males is undescended testis (UDT), which occurs when the testis is absent from the scrotum or cannot be brought down during a physical examination. Pregnancy outcome may be influenced by the wife’s lifestyle and surgical correction within the past year
 Objectives This study aims to determine pregnancy outcome in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) on a wive with a UDT husband assessed by the wive’s life style and surgery correction before 1 year.
 Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were taken from patients who underwent Assisted Reproductive Technology at AMC Hospital, Yogyakarta. Data collection from 2018 to 2021. Samples in the unilateral and bilateral groups were 20 husbands. Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test helped carry out the analyses.
 Results There was an association between infertility and UDT either unilaterally or bilaterally (p = 0.009). Most UDT husbands had a BMI in the overweight category and the average age was 28 and 29. Other factors such as the wive’s life style and surgery correction before 1 year , including smoking habit, alcohol consumption, addictive drug and hormonal drug, had no significant effect on the success of pregnancy outcome (p > 0.05).
 Conclusions Although pregnancy outcome in unilateral and bilateral UDT patients was not statistically significant, clinically, the pregnancy outcome was better in husbands with unilateral UDT by IUI than in IVF.
 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 02 April’24 Page : 455-462

Using digital technologies for correction in the health condition process for IT specialists

Computers have swiftly integrated into people's daily lives, and their utilization continues to surge. The role of an IT support specialist encompasses expertise in network analysis, system administration, information security and assurance, IT audits, database administration, and web administration. The overarching objective is to cultivate a professionally adept and competitive specialist, whose attributes are shaped not only by professional aptitude but also by their personal lifestyle. Pursuing a career in IT necessitates adherence to several criteria, including possessing relevant education, intellectual acumen, teamwork capabilities, self-educational proficiency, a commitment to skill enhancement, and the ability to work autonomously. It is evident that the significance of this industry is growing each year. It is crucial to highlight that, without the implementation of occupational health and safety regulations, there is a substantial risk of a considerable decline in health protection, potentially leading to irreversible impacts on the overall functioning of the body. Adopting a healthy lif estyle involves establishing a self-designed system that safeguards an individual from risks encountered in an active life. To address this, we have developed a sequence of exercises aimed at providing psychological and physical relief for IT workers. The objective is to safeguard the health of employees in this category, incorporating exercises such as tapping biologically active zones, "Crane wings," and "Snake rings." The experimentally verified complex of measures designed for mental and physical relief for IT workers has demonstrated its effectiveness. Additionally, the execution of the exercise routine results in the alignment of morning and evening indicators, indicating an overall improvement in well-being and stable psycho-emotional state. The acquired results highlight a considerable decrease in fatigue indicators and the normalization of mood after completing the exercise routine.

The Plights of Females in Passion by Alice Munro

By the study of a collection of novel runaways, the paper can discover the Alice Munro depicts the growth process where some traditional women never give up seeking for the ideal life style in the patriarchal system. Thus, this thesis aims to discuss women’s growth process in Runaway to explore self-pursuit of women’s ideal life style and self-realization process from the perspective of feminism criticism involving a series of topics, such as voice right, self-consciousness, and gender issues. It not only provides new perspective of the study about Munro’s works, but also it is beneficial for readers to capture the profound connotation and to enjoy the artistic charm.

Gene expression reprogramming of Pseudomonas alloputida in response to arginine through the transcriptional regulator ArgR.

Different bacteria change their life styles in response to specific amino acids. In Pseudomonas putida (now alloputida) KT2440, arginine acts both as an environmental and a metabolic indicator that modulates the turnover of the intracellular second messenger c-di-GMP, and expression of biofilm-related genes. The transcriptional regulator ArgR, belonging to the AraC/XylS family, is key for the physiological reprogramming in response to arginine, as it controls transport and metabolism of the amino acid. To further expand our knowledge on the roles of ArgR, a global transcriptomic analysis of KT2440 and a null argR mutant growing in the presence of arginine was carried out. Results indicate that this transcriptional regulator influences a variety of cellular functions beyond arginine metabolism and transport, thus widening its regulatory role. ArgR acts as positive or negative modulator of the expression of several metabolic routes and transport systems, respiratory chain and stress response elements, as well as biofilm-related functions. The partial overlap between the ArgR regulon and those corresponding to the global regulators RoxR and ANR is also discussed.

Gender Based Violence and Public Health Consequences among Refugees in Uganda

Purpose: The current study was undertaken to establish the influence of gender based violence on public health consequences among refugees in Uganda. The main objective was to ascertain the influence of gender based violence on public health consequences among refugees in Uganda.
 Materials and Methods: In an effort to address the set objective, a cross-sectional survey design which followed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches was adopted. Quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used because they are complementary methods that work well together to provide insights that are both deep and wide. Data was collected from a total quantitative sample of 311 refugees. A qualitative sample of 68 of refugee stakeholders’ and officials from office of the Prime Minister in Uganda was determined by saturation point approach. The data was analysed at descriptive and inferential level, and later a Path Equation Model was fitted through Structural Equation Modelling in Stata Version 14.0.
 Findings: The key reference in the study is Sarfo-Kantankah, K. S. (2022), who avers that violence against women includes any act of verbal or physical force, coercion or life-threatening deprivation, directed at an individual woman or girl that causes physical or psychological harm, humiliation or arbitrary deprivation of liberty and that perpetuates female subordination. The overall result in regard to Gender Based Violence among refugees in selected refugee campcamp indicate that it is highly practiced (M = 5.32, SD = 0.88). The results also indicated exists there exists a positive significant influence of Gender Based violence on public health consequences of the refugees (r = 0.379). This relationship is statistically significant since the associated p – value of 0.000 is less than 0.05 (p< 0.001). The study concluded that that sufficient evidence substantiates significant relationship exists between gender based violence and Public Health Consequences. Finally, the study reveals that the biggest numbers of refugees are semi illiterate and this makes them unable to access any viable source of income which may give them or expose them to gender based violence and the associated public health consequences which result or impact the society negatively. Therefore, equipping these refugees with some skills may help them to be preoccupied with economic activities which will eventually have an impact on their life styles and hence help to mitigate the challenge of gender based Violence. 
 Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The government and other refugees’ stakeholders should devise strategies to enhance the literacy levels such that the refugees may be able to understand and collaborate in not only reducing gender based violence but also be able to take decisions for which the refugee sector relies on.

Dual effects of a bacteriocin-producing Lactiplantibacillus pentosus CF-6HA, isolated from fermented aloreña table olives, as potential probiotic and antimicrobial agent

The probiotic potential of Lactiplantibacillus pentosus CF-6HA isolated from traditionally fermented Aloreña table olives was analyzed in vitro and in silico. Results obtained suggested that this strain can be catalogued as “talented” bacterium exhibiting bacteriocin production with antimicrobial activity against human/animal and plant pathogens, such as Pseudomonas syringae and Verticillium dahliae. The robustness, safety and probiotic potential of L. pentosus CF-6HA was confirmed by in silico analysis. In addition, a plethora of coding genes for defense and adaptability to different life styles besides functional properties were identified. In this sense, defense mechanisms of L. pentosus CF-6HA consist of 17 ISI elements, 98 transposases and 13 temperate phage regions as well as a CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats)/cas system. Moreover, the functionality of this strain was confirmed by the presence of genes coding for secondary metabolites, exopolysaccharides and other bioactive molecules. Finally, we demonstrated the ability of L. pentosus CF-6HA to biotransform selenite to nanoparticles (SeNPs) highlighting its potential role in selenium bioremediation to be exploited in foods, agriculture and the environment; but also for the bio-enrichment of fermented foods with selenium.

Gestational diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for future Type-2 diabetes mellitus: An experience from a tertiary care diabetes hospital, Karachi - Pakistan.

To evaluate the history of gestational diabetes mellitus and other risk factors in women presenting with Type-2 diabetes mellitus at a tertiary care hospital. This cross-sectional study was carried out at Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology (BIDE), Baqai Medical University (BMU), Karachi-Pakistan from July 2019 to May 2022. Women with Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) visiting outpatient department of BIDE with a previous history of GDM were recruited. Details were obtained on pre-designed questionnaire after taking informed written consent. A total of 378 women who had a prior history of GDM were included. Mean age (years) was 43.53±10.17. Mostly women were obese (BMI = 30.53±6.08) and have sedentary lifestyle. Mean HbA1c (%) was 9.08±2.24. This study found family history of T2DM and hypertension were common risk factors in women with GDM history. Mostly, women were diagnosed as GDM during 2nd trimester 153(42%) and was mainly seen in multiparous women (occur in 4th and above pregnancy). We found hypertension as common complication during pregnancy. Around 46% women developed T2DM within one year of GDM diagnosis, and 29.6% between one to five years. Majority of women with GDM developed T2DM within five years of diagnosis. The potential associated risk factors were age, family history of diabetes, insulin use during pregnancy, trimester of GDM diagnosis, and hypertension during pregnancy. Awareness and life style modifications along with regular post-partum follow up with screening for T2DM should be part of GDM management to prevent or delay the occurrence of this serious complication.

Life style and problems of elderly people in Uzbekistan

The article deals with one of the main problems of gerontology and sociology. It is, in particular, about social activity of elderly people, motives and factors that induce them to social activity, as well as spheres in which their social activity is manifested. The statistical data of the Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the data obtained on the basis of sociological research conducted under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) Population Fund are analyzed. In addition, the author of the article reveals the nuances of the lifestyle of older people in Uzbekistan, shedding light on the unique challenges they face and the opportunities that lie ahead. As the demographic landscape around the world is undergoing significant changes, Uzbekistan is no exception, taking steps to combat the aging population. The study uses a multidimensional approach to comprehensively analyze the socioeconomic, health and cultural aspects that shape the lives of older people in this Central Asian country. Relying on a combination of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the study reflects the multifaceted challenges faced by the older population. Economic constraints, access to health care and social isolation emerge as key themes with implications for their overall well-being. In addition, the article explores the cultural dynamics affecting the lifestyles of the elderly, traditional family structures, social relationships, and the process of how urbanization affects their daily lives. By bridging the gap between academic research and practical implications, the article contributes to a better understanding of the complex issues surrounding the livelihoods of the elderly population in Uzbekistan. The author offers insights that can help in policy implementation in close collaboration with the community.

Assessment of Healthy Life Style among Medical Students in Alzaeim Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan 2021-2022

Assessment of Healthy Life Style among Medical Students in Alzaeim Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan 2021-2022

How to Develop Halal Industry in Indonesia

In terms of developing the global halal industry, Indonesia is one of the countries that has great potential, seen from the number of Muslim-majority population. As a result, Indonesia has a large demand for halal products. However, this potential still needs to be developed. This study aims to determine the halal Industrial Strategy in Indonesia with a Delphi technique approach based on interviews with experts. Based on the calculation results, in general, of the 8 variables of the Halal Industry Strategy in Indonesia, all variables have been agreed upon by experts. From the results of the calculation, the 3 main priorities for determining the Halal Industry Strategy in Indonesia are (1) Strengthening Regulation & Policies, (2) Building Halal Life Style, (3) Strengthening HR Capacity. In the future, regulators and related stakeholders of halal industry need to strive to improve the necessary aspects so that in the future the development of the halal industry in Indonesia will rapidly and optimally grow.

Life Style Changes for Environment and Sustainable Development

In the changing world economy scenario and due to consumerism name became a major factor for industry to make a product and services as per customer choice. This consumerism impacted on a large scale in the competitive market due to increase in purchasing power people are demanding new product with special features and corporate houses are somehow compromising on sustainability of development resulting in fast and rapid exploitation of natural resources although government name imposed several restriction on consumer market like ban on plastic, ban on wildlife product, less use of germicide and pesticide in packet foods, waste disposal system at every industry, ban on excessive use of water resources, ban on old vehicle use of green energy, bio fuel, solar energy etc.

Use of Vegetable Mixture and Decoction of Some Vitamin C enriched Plants to Manage Hypertension in Jos, Nigeria: A Case Report

High blood pressure (HBP) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) globally. This contributes to increase in morbidity and mortality of humans. This case study aims to add to the contribution of life style and diet to the control and modulation of HBP hypertensive or normotensive individuals. This case has shown that BP was reduced from 142/92mmHg to 124/74mmHg in 1hr and to 116/64mmHg in 24hr after eating vegetable and fruits decoction mixture unlike the drugs used under this case that reduced BP from 137/90mmHg to 123/80mmHg in 1hr and increased to 142/92mmHg after 24hr. This important role of vegetable and fruit decoction in the modulation of BP in this case shows that Jos-Nigeria has potential vegetables and fruits that when harnessed as food can serve as herbal remedies for hypertension as a result of vitamin C enrichment.

The Sero-prevalence and Risk Factors of Chlamydiosis among Women of Reproductive Age in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Aim: This study is aimed to determine the association between chlamydiosis and some selected risk factors among women of reproductive age in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
 Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional study conducted at Rivers State University teaching hospital.
 Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted at Rivers State University teaching hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria between March, 2022 and August, 2022.
 Methodology: This cross-sectional study included 450 women who ranged in age from 15 to 55 years and met the inclusion criteria after obtaining ethical approval from Rivers state teaching hospital ethics committee. The women were divided into four subgroups: outpatients, immunocompromised patients (HIV clinic patients), pregnant women, and healthy volunteers. Well-structured questionnaires were used to obtain data on risk factors of chlamydiosis on consultancy basis. Healthy volunteers were those who showed no symptoms otherwise regarded as apparently healthy volunteers. The data obtained were analyzed using Chlamydia trachomatis IgG Enzyme Immunoassay test kit.
 Results: Out of the 450 samples examined, 45 (10%) tested positive to chlamydia antibodies with the highest prevalence among the immunodeficiency virus subjects (4.2%) and this was followed by the outpatient (2.4%) and healthy volunteers (2.2%). Pregnant women had the lowest seroprevalence rate of 1.1%. The study further revealed that about 78% of the study population heard about chlamydiosis while 22% had no knowledge of it. Statistically, there was no association (p=.06) between awareness parameters and sero-prevalence of chlamydiosis. Similarly, there was no association (p=.08) between person hygiene parameters and sero-prevalence of chlamydiosis. The study equally revealed that there was an association between self-screening for sexually transmitted infection and ever screened for Chlamydia trachomatis as life styles for chlamydiosis (p=.05).
 Conclusion: The results of this study indicate a strong correlation between self-screening for Sextually transmitted infections and chlamydia infection and those who have ever had a Chlamydia trachomatis screening. In order to lessen the harmful effects chlamydiosis has on society, particularly among those who are of reproductive age, awareness of the risk factor associated with the disease should also be increased.

Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan, Gaya Hidup, E-Money terhadap Perilaku Konsumtif Generasi Millenial dengan Kontrol Diri Sebagai Moderasi

The purpose of this study are to examine the effect of financial literacy, lifestyle, E-Money on Millennial Generation Consumptive Behavior in Blitar City with self-control as moderation. The sample used in this research consisted of 418 respondents. Respondents taken from BPS Blitar City data were Millennial Generation Respondents. This research uses quantitative research with SPSS as the test tool. The results of the t test between X1 and Y show t = -0.842 > 1.648, so the influence of X1 (financial literacy) is not significant. the results of the t test between X2 and Y show t count = 2.607 > 1.648, so the influence of X2, (lifestyle), has a significant effect on consumptive behavior so hypothesis 2 is accepted. The results of the t test between X3 and Y shows t count = 9.910 > 1.648, so the influence of X3 (E-money) has a significant effect on Consumptive Behavior (Y). The result of t count = 2.835 > 1.648 then the influence of X1 with moderation of self control (Z) has a significant effect on consumptive behavior (Y) so that hypothesis 4 is accepted. The t count = 0.870, less than t table, hence the lifestyle moderated by self-control has no significant effect on consumptive behavior. The results of the t test, namely t count = -0.486, less than t table, namely 1.648, so E-Money, which is moderated by self-control, has no significant effect on consumptive behavior. Keywords: Financial Literacy; E-money; Life Style; Consumptive Behaviour; Millennial