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The evaluation of health-related behaviours between the physically active and non-active women

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Boguszewski D., Adamczyk J. G., Kowalska S., Sado-Drapała J., Lewandowska M., Białoszewski D.

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2015

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vol. 124

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issue 1

10-13

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Introduction. In the face of the more and more general threat with civilization diseases the promotion of healthy lifestyle should be one of main activities of educational and medical institutions. Aim. The aim of the work was comparison of chosen elements of healthy lifestyle between the young physically active women and non-sports ones. Material and methods. The survey was carried out on 156 women aged 18-35 years, divided into two groups. Persons physically active were classified into Group 1 (n=72), whereas into Group 2 - non-active ones (n=84). The investigative tool was the Inventory of Health-Related Behaviours by Juczyński (where health-related behaviours were rated in four categories: proper nutrition habits, prophylaxis behaviours, and positive attitude and health practices). Differences between the data were qualified with the t-student test for independent groups; level p≤0.05 was accepted as of minimum significance. Results. The results show that physically active persons pay greater attention to healthy lifestyle than non-sports people. The general indicator of health-related behaviours was noticeably higher in Group 1 (p=0.007). Greatest differences (p=0.008) were noted within the range of nutritional habits, and the least significant ones - in positive attitude (p=0.546). Conclusion. The positive influence of the physical activity on other aspects of the healthy lifestyle has been proven. It seems legitimate to promote physical activity among women of every age

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Quality of life and health behaviours of patients with low back pain

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Lubkowska W., Krzepota J.

Physical Activity Review

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2019

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issue 7

182-192

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The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life and health behaviours and to analyse the relationship between the quality of life and health behaviours in the group of patients with low back pain (LBP). Material and methods: The research was conducted on a sample of 52 patients with LBP (29 female and 23 male, M(age) = 48.96±15.86). The tool used for assessing the quality of life was the Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQoL-BREF, Polish version), whereas the methodological basis for investigating health behaviours was the Health Behaviour Inventory (HBI). Results: The analysis revealed that the General Index of Intensity of Health Behaviours (GIIHB) was high in 30.8%, average in 40.4% and low in 28.8% of the respondents. Statistically significant positive relationships were observed between: (1) Positive Thinking (HBI) and: Overall Quality of Life (R=0.42), General Health (R=0.29), Psychological domain (R=0.46) and Environmental domain (R=0.44); (2) between Proper Nutritional Habits (HBI) and Overall Quality of Life (R=0.38), Psychological domain (R=0.28), Environmental domain (R=0.30); (3) between Health Practices (HBI) and: Overall Quality of Life (R=0.31) and Psychological domain (R=0.28); (4) between Preventive Behaviours (HBI) and two domains: Psychological domain (R=0.34) and Environmental domain (R=0.34). GIIHB for the respondents in general was a factor that significantly differentiated quality of life in Psychological domain (p=0.031) and Environmental domain (p=0.026). Conclusion: In general, positive correlations concerning quality of life and health behaviours of the respondents were observed between the Psychological domain and all categories of health behaviours (HBI). Furthermore, positive correlations were found for Overall Quality of Life and Environmental domain with most of HBI categories. In light of these findings, it should be indicated that the focus during therapies for patients with LBP aimed to improve their quality of life should be on education in the field of health behaviours.

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ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN HEALTH BEHAVIOR HABITS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES IN PREGNANT WOMEN: A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION IN POLISH SAMPLE

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Krzepota J., Sadowska D.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2015

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vol. 10

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issue 2

45-53

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The aim of our study was to analyze the relationships between health behaviours and quality of life. Research was conducted on a sample of 144 women in the third trimester of pregnancy, participating in antenatal classes. The tools used for investigation of health behaviour was Health Behaviour Inventory and for the quality of life was Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQoL-Bref). The analysis of results between women with high, average and low General Index of Intensity of Health Behaviours (GIIHB) showed statistically relevant difference in quality of life only in the Environment domain ( p ≤ 0.05). Depending on GIIHB, there are different correlations between categories of health behaviours and quality of life. The present research confirmed the existence of correlations between health behaviours and perceived quality of life among pregnant women participating in antenatal classes. The observed correlations show a need for further investigation and taking into account also other individual and socio-economic factors.

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ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH BEHAVIOURS OF PATIENTS AFTER IMPLANTATION OF CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR

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Reczek A., Wojdyła-Piekarz J., Kawalec-Kajstura E.

Long-Term Care Nursing

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2021

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vol. 5

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issue 4

255-268

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Introduction The objective of the study was to assess health behaviours in a group of cardiac patients after implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator and to assess the correlation between health behaviours and selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Health behaviours are an essential element of daily activities in every human’s life; if they are positive, they may improve health. A growing significance of health behaviours such as proper eating habits, preventive measures, health practices and a positive mental attitude can be observed in cardiac patients. Material and methods The study was carried out in a group of 176 patients with implanted cardioverter-defibrillator. The average age of respondents was 62.36 (SD=15.41). The study group consisted mainly of men (78.41%). The study was carried out with the application of a self-designed questionnaire and Health Behaviour Inventory according to Juczyński.ResultsThe vast majority of respondents (71.02%) were characterized by a high level of health behaviours. The highest intensity of health behaviours was observed in the case of health practices (average score 4.09; SD=0.63). The lowest score was obtained in the sphere of proper eating habits (average score 3.62; SD=0.77). Variables: age, gender, marital status, education, professional activity, living with family, support or ischaemic heart disease had a significant impact on particular categories of health behaviours Conclusions The vast majority of respondents reported a high level of health behaviours. The aspect which was scored the highest by patients was health practices, contrary to proper eating habits. There was a significant correlation between health behaviours and selected variables.

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Lifestyle versus a Person’s Life Span

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Sygit M., Sygit K., Karkowski T., Krakowiak J.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

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2018

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vol. 22

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issue 2

51-60

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Numerous studies indicate that a person's lifestyle has a positive impact on their health. However, in spite of the predominant anti-health lifestyle, the average length of life in the past few decades has increased. What is the relation between a lifestyle and life expectancy? Does the lifestyle affect human life span? Epidemiological and prospective-retrospective studies were used to evaluate a 20-year long population-based experiment, which involved in-depth studies, analyses and evaluations of three related families who resided in the same community, had the same education level, and the same period of socialization and tradition. To evaluate the collected research material, the authors used their own: Scale for evaluating nutrition habits; Criteria to assess health behaviours of subjects; Criteria for diet assessment. The studied families led a similar lifestyle, with prevalence of anti-health behaviours. Theoretically, subjects should live a similar number of years. However, the length of their lives varied. Members of families with higher number of anti-health factors lived, in fact, longer. The authors confirmed the hypothesis that the lifestyle of the examined families was an important contributor to their health, but certainly it was not the only factor to determine their life expectancy. The length of lives of the examined family members varied despite a similar lifestyle.

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Wybrane zasoby osobiste a zachowania żywieniowe grupy piłkarzy nożnych

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Gacek M.

Polish Journal of Sports Medicine

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2019

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vol. 35(3)

149-155

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Background. The aim of the work was to analyze eating habits of soccer players depending on selected personal resources (the level of dispositional optimism and satisfaction with life). Material and methods. Study participants were 203 professional soccer players aged 18-37. The study involved an original validated eating habits questionnaire including the recommendations of the Swiss food pyramid for sports people, Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R), and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). The Chi^2 test was used to analyze the results. Test probability of p<0.05 was regarded as significant, and p<0.01 and p<0.001, as highly significant. Results: The players with a high level of dispositional optimism significantly more often declared having regular meals (94.12% vs 76.30%, p=0.001), eating wholegrain cereal products at least twice a day (86.67% vs 69.12%, p<0.01), appropriate rehydration during exercise (97.06% vs 83.70%; p<0.01) and avoiding energy drinks (82.35% vs 68.89%; p<0.05) and sweet fizzy drinks (85.29% vs 68.15%; p<0.01). Players with high satisfaction with life significantly more often consumed wholegrain cereal products (87.95% vs 75.83%; p<0.05), milk and/or dairy products (85.54% vs 67.59%; p<0.01), they limited the consumption of animal fats (73.49% vs 51.67%; p=0.001) and had a varied diet (90.36% vs 80.00%; p<0.05). Conclusions: The study demonstrated differences in some eating habits of professional soccer players depending on the analyzed personal resources. Players with higher levels of dispositional optimism and satisfaction with life displayed more rational eating habits.

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Wstęp. Analiza zachowań żywieniowych grupy piłkarzy nożnych w zależności od wybranych zasobów osobistych (poziomu dyspozycyjnego optymizmu i satysfakcji z życia). Materiał i metody. Badania przeprowadzono w grupie 203 zawodników w wieku 18-37 lat wyczynowo trenujących piłkę nożną. Zastosowano autorski kwestionariusz zachowań żywieniowych uwzględniający rekomendacje szwajcarskiej piramidy żywienia sportowców oraz Test Orientacji Życiowej (LOT-R) i Skalę Satysfakcji z Życia (SWLS). Analizę wyników przeprowadzono z zastosowaniem testu zależności Chi^2. Za istotne przyjęto prawdopodobieństwo testowe na poziomie p<0,05, a za wysoce istotne na poziomie p<0,01 i p<0,001. Wyniki: Zawodnicy o wysokim poziomie dyspozycyjnego optymizmu istotnie częściej deklarowali regularność posiłków (94,12% vs 76,30%, p=0,001), spożywanie produktów zbożowych pełnoziarnistych przynajmniej 2 razy dziennie (86,67% vs 69,12%, p<0,01), prawidłowe nawadnianie się w czasie wysiłku fizycznego (97,06% vs 83,70%; p<0,01) oraz unikanie spożywania napojów energetyzujących (82,35% vs 68,89%; p<0,05) i gazowanych słodkich (85,29% vs 68,15%; p<0,01). Zawodnicy o wysokiej satysfakcji z życia istotnie częściej spożywali pełnoziarniste produkty zbożowe (87,95% vs 75,83%; p<0,05), mleko i/lub produkty mleczne (85,54% vs 67,59%; p<0,01) oraz ograniczali tłuszcze zwierzęce (73,49% vs 51,67%; p=0,001) i stosowali urozmaiconą dietę (90,36% vs 80,00%; p<0,05). Wnioski: Wykazano zróżnicowanie niektórych zachowań żywieniowych piłkarzy nożnych w zależności od analizowanych zasobów osobistych, ze wskazaniem na większą skalę racjonalnych wyborów żywieniowych wśród zawodników o wyższym nasileniu dyspozycyjnego optymizmu i satysfakcji z życia.

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Positive health behaviours of students of Lublin universities and their selected determinants

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Nowicki G. J., Ślusarska B. J., Musur Ł., Bartoszek A. B., Kocka K. H., Szadowska-Szlachetka Z. C., Łuczyk M.

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issue 74

137-148

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INTRODUCTION: According to modern knowledge, we distinguish many factors conditioning human health. Among them, the most important is lifestyle. During the university education period, the first independent attempts and decisions are made, not only those related to life choices, but also decisions related to health behaviours that will have a consequence in adult life. The aim of the study was to assess the positive health behaviours among students of Lublin universities and their selected determinants. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was conducted using the PAPI method from March to May 2017 among 410 male students. The study employed the Positive Health Behaviour Scale (PHBS) for adults and sociodemographic questions. The results of the study were subjected to statistical analysis. RESULTS: The obtained results of the study carried out among students using PHBS allowed the authors to state that the respondents obtained the highest result in Subscale IV. “Safety” (2.46 ± 0.59), subsequently in Subscale III. “Relaxation and behaviours connected with psychosocial health” (1.67 ± 0.53). The lowest rated subscale was Subscale I. “Nutrition” (1.28 ± 0.52). Statistical analysis showed that age, the place of residence, place of residence during studies, field of studies, occurrence of cancer in the family and self-assessment of health condition determines the assessment of positive health behaviours (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The ranking of positive health behaviours among male students of Lublin universities is as follows: “Safety”, “Relaxation and behaviours connected with psychosocial health”, “Physical activity”, “Taking care of one’s body” and “Nutrition”.

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WSTĘP: Zgodnie ze współczesną wiedzą wyróżniamy wiele czynników warunkujących zdrowie człowieka. Wśród nich najważniejszy to styl życia. W okresie nauki na uczelni wyższej podejmowane są pierwsze samodzielne próby i decyzje, nie tylko te związane z wyborami życiowymi, ale także decyzje związane z zachowaniami zdrowotnymi, które będą miały konsekwencję w dorosłym życiu. Celem pracy była ocena pozytywnych zachowań zdrowotnych wśród studentów lubelskich uczelni oraz ich wybranych uwarunkowań.MATERIAŁ I METODY: Badania przeprowadzono metodą PAPI w okresie od marca do maja 2017 roku wśród 410 studentów płci męskiej. W badaniach wykorzystano Skalę Pozytywnych Zachowań Zdrowotnych dla dorosłych (SPZZ) oraz pytania metryczkowe. Wyniki badań poddano analizie statystycznej. WYNIKI:Uzyskane wyniki badań wśród studentów ocenione na podstawie SPZZ pozwalają stwierdzić, że ankietowani uzyskali najwyższy wynik w subskali IV „Zachowanie bezpieczeństwa” (2,46 ± 0,59), następnie w subskali III „Sen, odpoczynek i zdrowie psychiczne” (1,67 ± 0,53). Najniżej oceniono subskalę I „Żywienie” (1,28 ± 0,52). Przeprowadzona analiza statystyczna wykazała, że wiek, miejsce stałego zamieszkania, miejsce zamieszkania podczas studiów, kierunek studiów, występowanie nowotworów w rodzinie oraz samoocena stanu zdrowia determinują ocenę pozytywnych zachowań zdrowotnych (p < 0,05). WNIOSKI:Ranking pozytywnych zachowań zdrowotnych wśród studentów płci męskiej lubelskich uczelni kształtuje się następująco: „Zachowanie bezpieczeństwa”, „Sen, odpoczynek i zdrowie psychiczne”, „Aktywność fizyczna”, „Dbałość o ciało” oraz „Żywienie”.

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The evaluation of health-related behaviours between the physically active and non-active women

Quality of life and health behaviours of patients with low back pain

ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN HEALTH BEHAVIOR HABITS AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES IN PREGNANT WOMEN: A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION IN POLISH SAMPLE

ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH BEHAVIOURS OF PATIENTS AFTER IMPLANTATION OF CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR

Lifestyle versus a Person’s Life Span

Wybrane zasoby osobiste a zachowania żywieniowe grupy piłkarzy nożnych

Positive health behaviours of students of Lublin universities and their selected determinants