Structural Equation Modelling for Predicting the Relative Contribution of Each Component in the Metabolic Syndrome Status Change

Teixeira, José E.; Bragada, José A.; Bragada, João P; Coelho, Joana P; Pinto, Isabel G; Reis, Luís P; Fernandes, Paula Odete; Morais, Jorge E.; Magalhães, Paula

doi:10.3390/ijerph19063384

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“…The mechanism behind the different magnitude of associations by age is unclear; however, we assume that different distribution of impaired MetS components across the age groups may affect the results. Similar to our assumption, a recent report from Teixeira et al [38] demonstrated that an increase in age may indirectly influence on a higher prevalence of MetS in both sexes. For example, as shown in Supplementary Figure S1, elevated TG levels in males and lowered HDL-C levels in females in the age groups 19-29 and 30-39 years accounted for the highest proportions of MetS, whereas elevated FG levels in males and elevated waist circumference in females accounted for the highest proportions of MetS in the age groups 50-59, 60-69, and 70-80 years.…”

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Association of Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength with Prevalent Metabolic Syndrome in Adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2018

Hong

Kim

et al. 2022

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Maintaining or improving muscular strength may be a key preventive strategy for metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, whether the association of handgrip strength (HGS), as a well-established marker of whole-body muscular strength, with the prevalent metabolic syndrome (MetS) varies with age stratification remains unclear. Additionally, whether absolute of relative HGS is superior to another in predicting MetS is less clear. We examined the association of both relative and absolute HGS with the prevalence of MetS in different age groups. Korean adults aged ≥19 years (n = 28,146; 55.7% female) from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2018) were examined. HGS was categorized using tertile split (highest, intermediate, lowest) and participants were stratified into different age groups at 10-year intervals. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the association between absolute/relative HGS tertiles and MetS with adjustment for covariates. Lower odds of MetS were observed across lower absolute HGS tertiles and the associations were significant in young participants (19–29 years) in both sexes (odds ratio (OR): 0.59 (95% CI: 0.38–0.92) for intermediate and OR: 0.55 (95% CI: 0.34–0.89) for lowest in males; OR: 0.36 (95% CI: 0.20–0.65) for intermediate and OR: 0.42 (95% CI: 0.24–0.74) for lowest in females; all p < 0.05). By contrast, higher odds of MetS were observed across lower relative HGS in all age groups in both sexes (in total participants, OR: 2.32 (95% CI: 2.06–2.62) for intermediate and OR: 3.69 (95% CI: 3.27–4.16) for lowest in males and OR: 2.04 (95% CI: 1.83–2.28) for intermediate and OR: 3.28 (95% CI: 2.94–3.65) for lowest in females all p < 0.05). The associations of both absolute and relative HGS with MetS attenuated with an increase in age. Our findings suggest that poor relative HGS, as a marker of muscular strength, and not absolute HGS, may be associated with a higher risk of MetS in adults. Our findings also suggest that relative HGS may overestimate MetS in young adults.

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confidence: 92%

Association of Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength with Prevalent Metabolic Syndrome in Adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2018

Hong

Kim

et al. 2022

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“…Sedentary behavior is associated with non-favorable self-rated health during pregnancy [40], as well as high prenatal systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure [41], inadequate gestational weight gain [42], and shorter gestation and inhibited fetal growth [43]. In the general population, another study showed a positive relationship between low PA levels and hypokinetic and cardio-metabolic diseases [44]. Vigorous activity levels are extremely low in this specific population of pregnant women [45], and in women with obesity in general [46].…”

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Comparison of the Portuguese Version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) with Accelerometry for Classifying Physical Activity among Pregnant Women with Obesity

Bernardo

Carvalho²,

Leirós‐Rodríguez³

et al. 2023

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In recent years, the number of pregnant women with obesity has increased exponentially; thus, it is important to evaluate and characterize the physical activity levels of this specific group. The aim of this study is to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Portuguese version of the Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire and Pregnancy Questionnaire in pregnant women with obesity and to classify physical activity using the Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire and accelerometry. An analytical observational study was carried out between May and August of 2019 at the University Hospital Center of São João, with a sample of 31 pregnant women with obesity (30.9 ± 4.6 years 36.5 ± 4.6 kg/m2 of BMI and 21.5 ± 9 gestational weeks). The physical activity of participants was evaluated using an accelerometer and Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire at two time points (the first visit at the moment of consultation and the second seven days after, with accelerometer retest), the interclass correlation coefficient was used to test reliability between the Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire filled out at visit1 and the Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire filled out at visit2, and Pearson’s correlation was used to determine validity between the Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire and accelerometry. The interclass correlation coefficient values for total activity were 0.95, 0.97 for moderate and 0.58 for vigorous intensities. It ranged from 0.74 for sports/exercise to 0.96 for domestic activities. The Pearson’s correlations showed that the Physical Activity and Pregnancy Questionnaire is moderately valid for moderate intensity (r = 0.435). A total of 67.7% of the pregnant women complied with international physical activity recommendations.

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“…Future studies could also consider the views of athletes and other team members about perceived coach crisis leadership behaviors as a way to compare the extent to which the athlete and coach data and corresponding results align. While Q-method is an appropriate exploratory approach to investigate coach crisis leadership, future research is recommended to apply other conventional methods such as multivariate and regressive statistical inferential approaches ( Flores et al, 2022 ; Teixeira et al, 2022 ) to further develop this topic. Last, researchers could observe the positive effects generated from the crisis event.…”

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Coach leadership in a crisis context: Investigating effective coach behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic with a process view

Zhao

Jowett

2022

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionDrawing from the crisis leadership conceptualization, this study aims to investigate coaches’ opinion patterns on effective leadership behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study used a process view to explore how coaches as leaders act in pre, during, and post-crisis phases.MethodThirty-two fulltime professional coaches (28 males and 4 females) from individual and team sports who experienced the entire COVID-19 pandemic from January 2020 to July 2021 in the United Kingdom were invited to express their perceptions of effective leadership behaviors. The study used Q methodology to analyze coaches’ perceptions and experiences.ResultThe study revealed that the most effective coach leadership behaviors occurred during-crisis phase, which has the most positive ratings (n = 48) compared to the pre-and post-crisis phases (n = 18). The study’s main findings highlighted different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic demand various effective countermeasures from coaches. These practical and successful experiences were summarized as: division of labor, athlete-centered, team-driven, consulting, safe environment, and online coaching.DiscussionThe findings of this study further highlight (1) the importance of coach leadership in creating a safe environment as it provides a much better platform to prepare for a pre-crisis stage, (2) that coaches should employ more positive than negative behaviors while interacting with team members more frequently especially during the crisis period, reducing athletes’ negative feelings such as anxiety and worry, and (3) that the online training-related activities and interactions during the crisis time can be expanded to noncrisis times, as a crisis event can have positive implications for the future if handled properly.

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Structural Equation Modelling for Predicting the Relative Contribution of Each Component in the Metabolic Syndrome Status Change

Cited by 9 publications

References 80 publications

Association of Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength with Prevalent Metabolic Syndrome in Adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2018

Association of Absolute and Relative Handgrip Strength with Prevalent Metabolic Syndrome in Adults: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2018

Comparison of the Portuguese Version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) with Accelerometry for Classifying Physical Activity among Pregnant Women with Obesity

Coach leadership in a crisis context: Investigating effective coach behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic with a process view

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