Dietary pattern and nutritional status of working and non-working women (25-45 years)
The present study was carried out to assess the “Dietary Pattern and Nutritional Status of Working and Non-Working Women”. The study was conducted among hundred samples of women consisting of 50 working and 50 non-working women from the Thrissur district in the age group of 25-45 years. The objectives of the study were to understand the socio-economic status of working and non-working women and to study dietary patterns and nutritional intake of working and non-working women and to assess the nutritional status of working and non-working women and to find out the nutritional knowledge of working and non-working women. The data was collected from the subjects by using a questionnaire in Google form, due to the pandemic situation of Covid-19. The collected information on Socio-personal and economic status, dietary profile, snacking behavior, food consumption pattern, nutrient intake, nutritional status, nutritional knowledge, etc. The nutritional status of working and non-working women was collected by taking anthropometric measurements and biochemical examinations. The information about dietary intake was collected by the 24-hour dietary recall method. Nutrient intake was calculated and compared to RDA. The results were statistically analyzed using normal standard tests. The study revealed that Out of 100 respondents, forty-eight percent of working and sixty percent of non-working women belonged to the age group of 25–35 years and fifty-two percent of working and thirty-four percentage of non-working women belonged to the age group of 35-45 years. Sixty percent of working and seventy percent of non-working women were married whereas about one-third from each group was unmarried. The majority of working and non-working women had nuclear families and forty four percent of working and twenty percent of non-working women had joint family systems respectively. The educational levels revealed that most of the women in both working and non-working were highly educated. On the basis of food habits, the majority of women in both working and non-working were non-vegetarian. The highest percentage of the subjects used to take breakfast, lunch, and dinner regularly. And the majority of both the respondents were used to taking evening snacks than the snacks in the mid-morning. A higher percentage of non-working women were irregular in meals than working women. The majority of working women were used to skip meals in the morning and the non-working women were in the lunchtime. The result of the food frequency consumption pattern includes the major chunk of subjects selected rice as the most preferred cereal for daily intake. The rest of the cereals were consumed weekly and monthly. Both the working and nonworking women used pulses a weekly and monthly basis. The green leafy vegetables were used at least weekly once or monthly in their diets in both working and non-working women. The consumption of fruits and vegetables was more taken on a weekly and monthly basis, some taken as daily. The seasonal fruits were taken in occasionally or seasonally by both working and non-working women. Both respondents were like to have milk, as daily or weekly, and some were taken as monthly and occasionally. Tea was consumed frequently. They were also used to consume curd, butter milk, and paneer on as weekly or monthly basis. Most working and non-working women preferred nonvegetarian diets used weekly or monthly. Sugar is consumed by both working and non-working women daily. Fats and oils were also used by working and non-working women daily. The average daily nutrient intake by working and non-working women reveals that energy, calcium, iron, and vitamin C were significantly lower than the RDA. There was no significant difference in the intake of protein by working but in non-working women, it is significantly lower than the RDA. The intakes of β carotene by both groups were not significant to their RDA and also in between them. The mean height, weight, BMI level, and Hemoglobin level of working women and non-working women were not significant to each other. The majority of non-working women had a BMI within the normal range. And the majority of respondents both working and non-working were non -anemic. The majority of working women had good knowledge than the non-working women regarding the selection of food items, nutrient conservation, normal nutrition, therapeutic nutrition, and human nutrition. Data revealed that both working and non-working women follow good nutritional practices regarding pre-processing methods, cutting, cooking, nutritional improvements, and serving.
Published by: Akshatha T. V.
Author: Akshatha T. V.
Paper ID: V9I2-1416
Paper Status: published
Published: July 31, 2023
A study of sudden discomfort of heart patients by advancing the existing wheelchairs
The field of mobility aids and healthcare is constantly evolving, with new technologies and methodologies being developed to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. This study focuses on the needs of wheelchair users and heart/stroke patients, who face unique challenges and discomforts that require specialized solutions. To address these challenges, this study explores innovative research methodologies to better understand the needs of wheelchair users and heart/stroke patients. This paper is divided into two phases, with the first phase providing a comprehensive review of the proposed solution and its features, including a dual-drive system, hybrid chair and bed design, health monitoring using medical electronics, voice assistant feature, and medical alarming. This phase also includes a deployment plan, use cases, target users, and expected outcomes, pains, and gains of the proposed solution. The second phase of the paper focuses on the research work involved in the development of the proposed solution. This phase includes engineering calculations, design, and CAD modelling of the advanced wheelchair, as well as static structural strength analysis and selection and integration of sensors and other components required for proper functioning. The goal of the review is to ideate as well as develop a solution that can help overcome these challenges and provide rehabilitation for a better quality of life. The review article also presents a clear discussion on the pains and gains addressed by the proposed solution. The primary pains include impairments in basic functions, experiences of disability, the need for caretakers, forgetfulness in medication adherence, and cognitive problems and anger. In contrast, the primary gains offered by the prototype are the ability to alert caretakers of changes in the patient's body condition, dual-mode drive control, reduced need for caretakers, medication adherence alerts, and the prevention of psychological depression. The outcome of the research study is expected to be a fully functional prototype that meets the needs of stroke and heart attack patients, whose success can be quantified through the level of improvement in the quality of life of patients and their caregivers.
Published by: Vaseekaran S. L., Surendher S., Vetriselvan V., Vinayagamoorthi M. A.
Author: Vaseekaran S. L.
Paper ID: V9I2-1396
Paper Status: published
Published: July 28, 2023
Eating Behavior among College Going Girls and its Impact on Nutritional Status
College students are at risk of making poor dietary choices that can cause significant health problems. The present study was done to assess the eating behavior among college-going girls, calculate their BMI & assessment their nutritional status, assess the relationship between stress and eating behavior, and conduct awareness on healthy eating patterns and healthy diet options. The study comprises 200 subjects in the age group of 18-25 years in Thrissur district. A specially designed questionnaire was formulated to elicit the anthropometric details, dietary pattern analysis, stress, and physical activity of the selected subjects. The questionnaire form was distributed among the samples through an online platform. The data obtained from the survey and the correlation between BMI and Eating Behavior, stress, and eating behavior were analyzed using Microsoft Excel Office. The study showed that most of them had regular meals and prefer healthy foods daily thus their nutritional status was normal. But when the relationship between stress and eating behavior was analyzed the majority of the students had the tendency to eat less and had unhealthy food while they are stressed in academics. Hence, an awareness class about the healthy diet was conducted based on the result of the data obtained from the survey method.
Published by: Jashlin Anna James
Author: Jashlin Anna James
Paper ID: V9I2-1414
Paper Status: published
Published: July 25, 2023
Unhealthy Eating patterns amongst Indian Adolescent Girls
There can be multiple factors that may influence unhealthy eating patterns amongst adolescents, such as peer influence or social media. In this study conducted on girls aged 14-17 (n=60) from one school, it was found through a self-reported questionnaire that the majority of the participants show symptoms of unhealthy eating patterns, and while the hypothesized factors are not so influential, the paper suggests the correlations between different eating behaviors that may possibly lead to future developments of disordered eating. Additionally, the paper looks at the limitations that come along when a study like this is conducted, and how other factors such as culture can play a large role in the study of behavior. Due to the self-reported nature of the data, the results are what the adolescents perceive to be influential factors. The difference between eating disorders and unhealthy eating patterns is discussed, because the two are not the same, and have to be differentiated in order to understand this paper.
Published by: Jia Gunthey
Author: Jia Gunthey
Paper ID: V9I2-1405
Paper Status: published
Published: July 11, 2023
The Environmental Impact of Tourism on Mountain States in India
The Mountainous regions of India are suffering a great environmental impact due to increased tourism. This paper plans to explore the different Mountain States as case studies, showing the impact that tourism has had on the environment of these particular states, which include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim.
Published by: Jia Gunthey
Author: Jia Gunthey
Paper ID: V9I2-1406
Paper Status: published
Published: July 11, 2023
Risk and hazard mitigation of cement-related activities in the city of san fernando, pampanga: An investigation of construction workers’ awareness and propose safety measure
The construction industry in the Philippines is a major contributor to the economy of the nation, playing a significant role in the development of its infrastructure. One of the most significant and commonly used construction materials is cement, and workers are exposed to it. The use of cement on construction sites in the Philippines can pose several risks. These risks can include air quality issues, skin irritation, and inflammation of the airways due to the release of hazardous chemicals and dust. One of the major problems on construction sites in the Philippines is workers' safety. Construction sites often have dangerous conditions and other hazards. This study assessed the awareness of construction workers on the risks and hazards associated with cement-related activities. A sample size calculator was used in the selection of 193 respondents from different new construction companies in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. A survey questionnaire containing close-ended questions was validated by a psychometrician, safety engineer, and statistician and used to determine the awareness of construction workers. Furthermore, based on the results of the survey, the majority of the construction workers were aware of cement-related risks and hazards. And 53.89% of the respondents experienced headaches, 49.74% experienced eye irritation, 32.64% also experienced chest tightness, 65.28% of the respondents experienced skin itching and irritation, and 27.98% had a cough and phlegm. Lastly, 32.12% experienced difficulty in breathing. From here, the results suggest that construction workers must be made more aware of the health effects of cement exposure and utilization of personal protective equipment must be strictly imposed in the construction sites.
Published by: Aaron Jay D. Sison, Figueroa, Jayson L., Francisco, Vincent Paul M., Lopez, Raizel F., Manalo, Alannah Jane S., Membrillos, Mary Claire M., Aaron S. Malonzo, Carl Jason A. Coronel
Author: Aaron Jay D. Sison
Paper ID: V9I2-1403
Paper Status: published
Published: July 11, 2023
