M. Zołoteńka-Synowiec, E. Malczyk, B. Całyniuk, Izabela Grzesik, Monika Hajuga, E. Oknińska
{"title":"Assessment of nutritional status and body composition of elderly people living in nursing homes and a day-care center in Nysa, Poland","authors":"M. Zołoteńka-Synowiec, E. Malczyk, B. Całyniuk, Izabela Grzesik, Monika Hajuga, E. Oknińska","doi":"10.17219/pzp/91607","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/pzp/91607","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42820229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Twardak, A. Lisowska, Dominika Pogłódek, Jerzy Twardak, D. Krzyżanowski
Neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of diseases in terms of clinical presentation and treatment options. The end stage of neoplastic disease is the final stage of treatment and life. Patients become dependent and require constant help in all areas of life. One of the causes of this condition is secondary brain neoplasm. The disease progresses quickly, giving symptoms such as headaches, vision disturbances, cognitive disturbances, or epileptic seizures. The aim of this study was to show the tasks and role of a nurse in the care of the patient with advanced neoplastic disease. Research problems covered in the paper consist of patient care problems and the specific nature of care. The paper describes the impact of the disease on the quality of life of the patient, the type of support he or she requires and the need for a specific type of nursing care. Principles of such care are based on a holistic approach to the patient, i.e., an approach which takes into account human functioning in the biological, mental, social, and spiritual spheres. Such care can only be provided through close cooperation of the entire interdisciplinary team. An individual case study method with the description of the nursing process was used in this study. The following research methods were used: the Barthel Index, the Beck Depression Inventory, the ECOG Scale of Performance Status, the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), the MNA questionnaire, and WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.
{"title":"Care of the patient with a metastatic brain tumor in the end stage of the disease: Case study","authors":"I. Twardak, A. Lisowska, Dominika Pogłódek, Jerzy Twardak, D. Krzyżanowski","doi":"10.17219/PZP/101680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/PZP/101680","url":null,"abstract":"Neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of diseases in terms of clinical presentation and treatment options. The end stage of neoplastic disease is the final stage of treatment and life. Patients become dependent and require constant help in all areas of life. One of the causes of this condition is secondary brain neoplasm. The disease progresses quickly, giving symptoms such as headaches, vision disturbances, cognitive disturbances, or epileptic seizures. The aim of this study was to show the tasks and role of a nurse in the care of the patient with advanced neoplastic disease. Research problems covered in the paper consist of patient care problems and the specific nature of care. The paper describes the impact of the disease on the quality of life of the patient, the type of support he or she requires and the need for a specific type of nursing care. Principles of such care are based on a holistic approach to the patient, i.e., an approach which takes into account human functioning in the biological, mental, social, and spiritual spheres. Such care can only be provided through close cooperation of the entire interdisciplinary team. An individual case study method with the description of the nursing process was used in this study. The following research methods were used: the Barthel Index, the Beck Depression Inventory, the ECOG Scale of Performance Status, the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS), the MNA questionnaire, and WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42023486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background. Work is a place where many people spend a large part of their lives. Not only external but also internal factors influence job satisfaction. Internal factors include, among others, the opportunity to acquire knowledge, the level of responsibility at work and the appreciation by superiors. Satisfaction, including job satisfaction, is also understood as the possibility for the individual to fulfill his or her needs and goals, and actualize values and beliefs. Objectives. The aim of the conducted research was to survey the nurses’ opinions about job satisfaction and to indicate factors that can affect it. Material and methods. The research involved 100 nurses employed in one of the specialist hospitals in Silesian voivodeship. The study was carried out using a diagnostic opinion poll; the specific research tool was an anonymous survey designed by the authors. Results. Good relations with co-workers were the main source of job satisfaction for the respondents (52%). Security of employment (42%) and a good working atmosphere (40%) were also mentioned. Definitely the highest number of respondents (76%) indicated bureaucracy/formalism as the most hindering factors at the workplace. The majority (89%) of respondents did not want to change their place of work and most (71%) of them were of the opinion that their work was rather satisfying. Conclusions. A significant relationship was found between the age of the respondents and satisfaction with the work performed, and between the job seniority of the respondents and the willingness to change the workplace.
{"title":"Job satisfaction in the opinion of surveyed nurses","authors":"Anna Gawęda, Anna Śnieżek, B. Serzysko","doi":"10.17219/pzp/91608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/pzp/91608","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Work is a place where many people spend a large part of their lives. Not only external but also internal factors influence job satisfaction. Internal factors include, among others, the opportunity to acquire knowledge, the level of responsibility at work and the appreciation by superiors. Satisfaction, including job satisfaction, is also understood as the possibility for the individual to fulfill his or her needs and goals, and actualize values and beliefs. Objectives. The aim of the conducted research was to survey the nurses’ opinions about job satisfaction and to indicate factors that can affect it. Material and methods. The research involved 100 nurses employed in one of the specialist hospitals in Silesian voivodeship. The study was carried out using a diagnostic opinion poll; the specific research tool was an anonymous survey designed by the authors. Results. Good relations with co-workers were the main source of job satisfaction for the respondents (52%). Security of employment (42%) and a good working atmosphere (40%) were also mentioned. Definitely the highest number of respondents (76%) indicated bureaucracy/formalism as the most hindering factors at the workplace. The majority (89%) of respondents did not want to change their place of work and most (71%) of them were of the opinion that their work was rather satisfying. Conclusions. A significant relationship was found between the age of the respondents and satisfaction with the work performed, and between the job seniority of the respondents and the willingness to change the workplace.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49258688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background. The Internet is commonly used for health-related purposes. For many patients, it is one of the most important sources of health information. Ability to use Internet resources is associated with the increasing role of active patient participation in the process of treatment and care. Correct identification, understanding and assessment of health-related information available on the internet may have an impact on patients’ health and the quality of their interactions with healthcare professionals. Objectives. The objective of this study was an assessment of the use of the Internet to search for health information by patients with bronchial asthma (BA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Material and methods. The study was performed using a diagnostic survey based on a questionnaire addressing the burden of chronic disease, the use of information and communication technology (ICT), the use of the Internet for health purposes, and the assessment of the implementation of e-health services. Questionnaires were sent via post office to 1000 participants of training courses organized by the Kraków chapter of the Polish Society for Fighting Allergic Diseases. Results. A total of 95 respondents sent back completed questionnaires. An analysis was performed only on the data obtained from the questionnaires of respondents who suffered from BA or COPD. Computer use was declared by 82.1% and use of the Internet by 90.6% of the participants. Age influenced the use of the computer ( p = 0.009) and unaided use of the Internet ( p = 0.017). For 50.9% of respondents, the Internet was one of the main sources of health information. The average level of e-health literacy (the eHealth Literacy Scale – eHEALS) was 28.74 ±6.17. Internet is one of the major sources of health information for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
{"title":"Assessment of the use of information technologies among patients with bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease","authors":"A. Tubek, D. Woźniak, M. Duplaga","doi":"10.17219/pzp/86411","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/pzp/86411","url":null,"abstract":"Background. The Internet is commonly used for health-related purposes. For many patients, it is one of the most important sources of health information. Ability to use Internet resources is associated with the increasing role of active patient participation in the process of treatment and care. Correct identification, understanding and assessment of health-related information available on the internet may have an impact on patients’ health and the quality of their interactions with healthcare professionals. Objectives. The objective of this study was an assessment of the use of the Internet to search for health information by patients with bronchial asthma (BA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Material and methods. The study was performed using a diagnostic survey based on a questionnaire addressing the burden of chronic disease, the use of information and communication technology (ICT), the use of the Internet for health purposes, and the assessment of the implementation of e-health services. Questionnaires were sent via post office to 1000 participants of training courses organized by the Kraków chapter of the Polish Society for Fighting Allergic Diseases. Results. A total of 95 respondents sent back completed questionnaires. An analysis was performed only on the data obtained from the questionnaires of respondents who suffered from BA or COPD. Computer use was declared by 82.1% and use of the Internet by 90.6% of the participants. Age influenced the use of the computer ( p = 0.009) and unaided use of the Internet ( p = 0.017). For 50.9% of respondents, the Internet was one of the main sources of health information. The average level of e-health literacy (the eHealth Literacy Scale – eHEALS) was 28.74 ±6.17. Internet is one of the major sources of health information for patients with chronic respiratory diseases.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45026100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The profession of nurse and midwife is independent; this independence consists of personal responsibility for professional activities. This also applies to the responsibility for professional decisions. Invoking the conscience clause may be an example of such decision. The lack of a definition of the term “conscience” becomes a reason for problems with the legal assessment of the nurse’s or midwife’s actions. Legal standards describing the code of conduct set the legal safety limits. Legal safety at work means that if the desired effect of medical activity is not achieved, no sanction or punishment will be imposed on the nurse or midwife. Therefore, in case of doubts about the content or justification of the medical regulations, the nurse or midwife has the right to request a written justification of the order from the doctor. If necessary, procedure in question can be assessed and it can be determined whether the nurse has performed all duties. The legal situation is different in case of refusal to execute an order or medical action because of the conscience clause defined in the act. It turns out that the definition of conscience is inextricably linked to the individual and subjective value system. The latter cannot be verified in terms of meeting the legal condition.
{"title":"The clause of conscience and the independence of the nurse profession: Legal reflection","authors":"Agnieszka Sieńko","doi":"10.17219/PZP/100563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/PZP/100563","url":null,"abstract":"The profession of nurse and midwife is independent; this independence consists of personal responsibility for professional activities. This also applies to the responsibility for professional decisions. Invoking the conscience clause may be an example of such decision. The lack of a definition of the term “conscience” becomes a reason for problems with the legal assessment of the nurse’s or midwife’s actions. Legal standards describing the code of conduct set the legal safety limits. Legal safety at work means that if the desired effect of medical activity is not achieved, no sanction or punishment will be imposed on the nurse or midwife. Therefore, in case of doubts about the content or justification of the medical regulations, the nurse or midwife has the right to request a written justification of the order from the doctor. If necessary, procedure in question can be assessed and it can be determined whether the nurse has performed all duties. The legal situation is different in case of refusal to execute an order or medical action because of the conscience clause defined in the act. It turns out that the definition of conscience is inextricably linked to the individual and subjective value system. The latter cannot be verified in terms of meeting the legal condition.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42375289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alicja Fryc, Marianna Krassowska, Dominika Szymik, M. Hamoud, K. Patela
Background. The Internet has a huge impact on people aged 18–44 as it is one of the main sources of knowledge acquisition. The physician–patient relation is crucial to the correct course of the therapeutic process; influenced by the development of the Internet, this relation changes deeply. Objectives. The main purpose of the research was to discuss the impact of the Internet on the physician–patient relations and to identify the differences in the age
{"title":"Therole of theInternet in the physician–patient relations analyzed in selected age groups","authors":"Alicja Fryc, Marianna Krassowska, Dominika Szymik, M. Hamoud, K. Patela","doi":"10.17219/PZP/86410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/PZP/86410","url":null,"abstract":"Background. The Internet has a huge impact on people aged 18–44 as it is one of the main sources of knowledge acquisition. The physician–patient relation is crucial to the correct course of the therapeutic process; influenced by the development of the Internet, this relation changes deeply. Objectives. The main purpose of the research was to discuss the impact of the Internet on the physician–patient relations and to identify the differences in the age","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45227812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Wiśniewska, B. Ślusarska, Monika Książek, G. Nowicki, B. Zboina, Bernadeta Jędrzejkiewicz
Background. Hospital infections are a major problem for medical institutions around the world. Rational attitude of nurses towards existing threats as well as the knowledge of and compliance with the procedures that prevent the spread of biological pathogens plays a vital role in the limiting the incidence of such infections. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the professional qualifications of nurses, which will protect not only the patient but also the nurses themselves. Objectives. Determination of the level of knowledge and self-assessment of nurses regarding vascular catheter-related infections prophylaxis. Material and methods. A diagnostic poll was used as a test method and a questionnaire designed by the authors as a research tool. The statistical analysis for the paper was calculated using χ2 test. One hundred professionally active nurses participated in the study. The study was conducted in March 2016 at Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej in Busko-Zdrój (Healthcare Center in Busko-Zdrój). Results. The data obtained showed that a very high level of knowledge on compliance with vascular infections prophylaxis procedures during professional practice was shown only by 3% of the surveyed nurses; 31% (n = 31) of them presented a high level of knowledge, and the largest number of respondents – 36% (n = 36) – a medium one. Nurses declare a very high (74%, n = 74) or high level of self-assessment (21%, n = 21) regarding compliance with vascular infections prophylaxis procedures. Based on the statistical analysis of the results, it was ascertained that the level of education of nurses differentiated level of their level of knowledge and compliance with prophylaxis procedures (p = 0.02). Conclusions. The studied nurses present very high level of self-assessment regarding their compliance with the procedures for vascular infections prophylaxis. Nurses with higher education and specialization in nursing present a higher level of compliance in this regard. Improving occupational qualifications by nurses contributes to reducing the risk of nosocomial infections and limiting their incidence.
{"title":"Knowledge and self-assessment of nurses regarding vascular catheter-related infections prophylaxis","authors":"A. Wiśniewska, B. Ślusarska, Monika Książek, G. Nowicki, B. Zboina, Bernadeta Jędrzejkiewicz","doi":"10.17219/PZP/90356","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/PZP/90356","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Hospital infections are a major problem for medical institutions around the world. Rational attitude of nurses towards existing threats as well as the knowledge of and compliance with the procedures that prevent the spread of biological pathogens plays a vital role in the limiting the incidence of such infections. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the professional qualifications of nurses, which will protect not only the patient but also the nurses themselves. Objectives. Determination of the level of knowledge and self-assessment of nurses regarding vascular catheter-related infections prophylaxis. Material and methods. A diagnostic poll was used as a test method and a questionnaire designed by the authors as a research tool. The statistical analysis for the paper was calculated using χ2 test. One hundred professionally active nurses participated in the study. The study was conducted in March 2016 at Zespół Opieki Zdrowotnej in Busko-Zdrój (Healthcare Center in Busko-Zdrój). Results. The data obtained showed that a very high level of knowledge on compliance with vascular infections prophylaxis procedures during professional practice was shown only by 3% of the surveyed nurses; 31% (n = 31) of them presented a high level of knowledge, and the largest number of respondents – 36% (n = 36) – a medium one. Nurses declare a very high (74%, n = 74) or high level of self-assessment (21%, n = 21) regarding compliance with vascular infections prophylaxis procedures. Based on the statistical analysis of the results, it was ascertained that the level of education of nurses differentiated level of their level of knowledge and compliance with prophylaxis procedures (p = 0.02). Conclusions. The studied nurses present very high level of self-assessment regarding their compliance with the procedures for vascular infections prophylaxis. Nurses with higher education and specialization in nursing present a higher level of compliance in this regard. Improving occupational qualifications by nurses contributes to reducing the risk of nosocomial infections and limiting their incidence.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45564595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background. Health education is one of the most important components of human life. It is particularly important for people whose health has worsened; the knowledge about own’s health can not only determine the process of adaptation, but can also be important in the process of rehabilitation of this group of people. If a person with a disability has appropriate knowledge and skills, he or she can become an active subject of the rehabilitation process. Objectives. The aim of the study was to answer 2 questions: 1. Are there any differences in using the health knowledge in visually impaired and non-disabled persons?; 2. Are there any differences in the using health knowledge among visually impaired people themselves? Material and methods. The study was conducted among visually impaired and non-disabled people. Anonymous questionnaire was used as a survey method. Results. Based on the research, it was found that there is no difference in the level of health knowledge, willingness to use health knowledge and sources of health knowledge between visually impaired and non-disabled persons. However, differences in the level of health knowledge and in willingness to use health knowledge among low vision and blind persons were found. Conclusions. The study has shown that visually impaired persons do not present stronger interest in health education compared to non-disabled persons, whereas a greater interest in health education was found in the blind compared to the low vision people.
{"title":"Health education of visually impaired and non-disabled persons","authors":"Grzegorz Brzuzy","doi":"10.17219/pzp/85179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/pzp/85179","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Health education is one of the most important components of human life. It is particularly important for people whose health has worsened; the knowledge about own’s health can not only determine the process of adaptation, but can also be important in the process of rehabilitation of this group of people. If a person with a disability has appropriate knowledge and skills, he or she can become an active subject of the rehabilitation process. Objectives. The aim of the study was to answer 2 questions: 1. Are there any differences in using the health knowledge in visually impaired and non-disabled persons?; 2. Are there any differences in the using health knowledge among visually impaired people themselves? Material and methods. The study was conducted among visually impaired and non-disabled people. Anonymous questionnaire was used as a survey method. Results. Based on the research, it was found that there is no difference in the level of health knowledge, willingness to use health knowledge and sources of health knowledge between visually impaired and non-disabled persons. However, differences in the level of health knowledge and in willingness to use health knowledge among low vision and blind persons were found. Conclusions. The study has shown that visually impaired persons do not present stronger interest in health education compared to non-disabled persons, whereas a greater interest in health education was found in the blind compared to the low vision people.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47786259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dietary consulting is increasingly appreciated and is an integral part of diet-dependent diseases therapy worldwide. It is particularly important in preventing overweight and obesity, but also in alleviating existing metabolic disorders in patients with increased body mass. Anthropometric measurements and anthropometric indexes are not only widely used in dietary counseling, but also in basic and specialized medical care, as well as in clinical and epidemiological studies. In the first part of the article the authors present detailed characteristics of anthropometric parameters and the anthropometric indexes developed on the basis of those parameters, i.a., BMI, WHR and WHtR. They are a very important element in nutritional status assessment and estimation of associated health risks. Presentation of usefulness of BMI and its cut-off points among elderly people deserves special attention. The first part of this article is a collection of information about basic anthropometric measurements, which will facilitate their use and interpretation, which may be particularly important for young researchers, beginning a nutrition or clinical studies.
{"title":"Basic anthropometric measurements and derived ratios in dietary counseling: Part one","authors":"A. Brończyk-Puzoń, A. Koszowska, Joanna Bieniek","doi":"10.17219/PZP/92366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/PZP/92366","url":null,"abstract":"Dietary consulting is increasingly appreciated and is an integral part of diet-dependent diseases therapy worldwide. It is particularly important in preventing overweight and obesity, but also in alleviating existing metabolic disorders in patients with increased body mass. Anthropometric measurements and anthropometric indexes are not only widely used in dietary counseling, but also in basic and specialized medical care, as well as in clinical and epidemiological studies. In the first part of the article the authors present detailed characteristics of anthropometric parameters and the anthropometric indexes developed on the basis of those parameters, i.a., BMI, WHR and WHtR. They are a very important element in nutritional status assessment and estimation of associated health risks. Presentation of usefulness of BMI and its cut-off points among elderly people deserves special attention. The first part of this article is a collection of information about basic anthropometric measurements, which will facilitate their use and interpretation, which may be particularly important for young researchers, beginning a nutrition or clinical studies.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46374602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background. Preschool period is an important stage in child’s life. Numerous studies have shown that proper preschool nutrition is crucial to the health of an adult. Objectives. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of parents and kindergartens on formation the dietary habits of children. The nutritional behavior of children during this period was also analyzed. Material and methods. The study was conducted in 6 randomly selected kindergartens in Katowice. It involved 100 parents of children aged 3–6 years. The research method was a survey, which concerned a methods of feeding children attending kindergartens. In addition, qualitative analysis also covered the menus from the same institutions. Results. There was a significant relationship between specific eating behaviors and BMI. Children with abnormal BMI, especially those with excessive body weight, consumed sweets or fast food more frequently than healthy children. Among children with normal BMI fruit and vegetable intake was higher than among children with abnormal body weight. Analysis of menus in kindergarten demonstrated insufficient supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, as well as an excessive amount of simple sugars and highly processed foods. Conclusions. Despite the abnormal eating habits and irregularities in meals of preschool children, most parents were satisfied with meals their children received in the kindergartens. This indicates that parents are not sufficiently aware of the role of proper nutrition of preschool children and do not know the basics of preparing meals. The results show the need to conduct educational activities for both parents and kindergarten staff.
{"title":"Eating habits in children of preschool age from Katowice","authors":"A. Kościej, Urszula Skotnicka-Graca, A. Bryś","doi":"10.17219/PZP/81101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17219/PZP/81101","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Preschool period is an important stage in child’s life. Numerous studies have shown that proper preschool nutrition is crucial to the health of an adult. Objectives. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of parents and kindergartens on formation the dietary habits of children. The nutritional behavior of children during this period was also analyzed. Material and methods. The study was conducted in 6 randomly selected kindergartens in Katowice. It involved 100 parents of children aged 3–6 years. The research method was a survey, which concerned a methods of feeding children attending kindergartens. In addition, qualitative analysis also covered the menus from the same institutions. Results. There was a significant relationship between specific eating behaviors and BMI. Children with abnormal BMI, especially those with excessive body weight, consumed sweets or fast food more frequently than healthy children. Among children with normal BMI fruit and vegetable intake was higher than among children with abnormal body weight. Analysis of menus in kindergarten demonstrated insufficient supply of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, as well as an excessive amount of simple sugars and highly processed foods. Conclusions. Despite the abnormal eating habits and irregularities in meals of preschool children, most parents were satisfied with meals their children received in the kindergartens. This indicates that parents are not sufficiently aware of the role of proper nutrition of preschool children and do not know the basics of preparing meals. The results show the need to conduct educational activities for both parents and kindergarten staff.","PeriodicalId":52931,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo i Zdrowie Publiczne","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45943458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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