Variations in Family Composition

Garfield, Craig F.

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4160-3370-7.00009-2

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“… 44 These socioeconomic factors contribute to disparities in women’s cardiovascular health. Compared with men, women of lower socioeconomic status have less time to seek medical care and preventive care 45 and are reported to have inadequate healthcare and healthcare coverage. 46 Moreover, low-income women often work long hours or temporary jobs for economic reasons, such as family support and childcare, which exposes them to high levels of stress, leaves them with less time to care for themselves, and reduces their time for exercise and other leisure activities.…”

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Association of Handgrip Strength and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Middle-Aged Postmenopausal Women: An Analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2019

Park,

Park

2024

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Handgrip strength is an indicator of overall muscle strength and has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Evidence suggests that menopause is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in women, and muscle strength decreases progressively after menopause. Despite the prognostic importance of the decline in muscle strength and increased cardiovascular disease risk among postmenopausal women, evidence of their association is limited. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength and cardiovascular disease risk among postmenopausal, middle-aged Korean women. Patients and Methods: Using pooled cohort equations, we calculated the 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among postmenopausal women (N = 2019) aged 50-64 years without cardiovascular disease history from the 2014-2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Relative grip strength was defined as measured grip strength divided by body mass index. Logistic regression analysis of a complex sampling design was performed to evaluate the association between relative grip strength and a predicted 10-year ASCVD risk ≥7.5%. Results: The average handgrip strength was 24.8 kg, and 5.2% of women were considered for sarcopenia (<18 kg). The quartilestratified relative grip strength was negatively associated with 10-year ASCVD risk (p < 0.001). In the multiple logistic regression analysis, the adjusted odds ratio for the highest relative grip strength quartile was 0.53 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.36-0.78), and that of the group who breastfed for more than 12 months was 1.75 (95% CI: 1.36-2.25) for 10-year ASCVD risk. Conclusion: Increased handgrip strength may be associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk among middle-aged postmenopausal women in Korea. Our findings provide critical evidence regarding the importance of increasing handgrip strength among postmenopausal, middle-aged women to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Handgrip strength measurement might be a valuable screening tool for cardiovascular disease prevention.

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Association of Handgrip Strength and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Middle-Aged Postmenopausal Women: An Analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2019

Park,

Park

2024

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“…The single parent which is also referred to as a solo parent is a social phenomenon that has always been in existence and is as old as mankind [1]. The number of single-parent families, headed by single mothers and single fathers, has been increasing [2]. Today it is common for children to be raised by just one of their parents, and those children are often disadvantaged in several ways.…”

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Disentangling the Economic and Educational Impacts of Single Parenting on Adolescent Girl Students: In the Case of Gambella Region, Ethiopia

Gebrie,

Melsew

2023

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Single parenting is a social phenomenon that has always been in existence and is as old as mankind, and today the number of single-parent families has been rampantly increasing. As a result, the researcher conducted a study in the Gambella region of Ethiopia to investigate the economic and educational implications of single parenting on female adolescent students. The study employed a qualitative research approach with a case study research design. The researchers used the purposive sampling technique to select the research area and research participants for in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, and eleven interviewees, seventeen participants in focus group discussions within two groups, and seven key informants participated. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, translated, and thematically analyzed. Interviews with research participants revealed that adolescent girl students from single-parent homes experience financial difficulties. The study also explored that students with single parents are more likely to be absent from school, to come late to school, to score low marks, and to drop out of school. Therefore, having an understanding of the benefits of having intact parents for the well-being of adolescents and raising children together should be advocated.

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Bullying, Family Support, and Life Satisfaction in Adolescents of Single-Parent Households in 42 Countries

2022

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Variations in Family Composition

Cited by 4 publications

References 21 publications

Association of Handgrip Strength and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Middle-Aged Postmenopausal Women: An Analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2019

Association of Handgrip Strength and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Middle-Aged Postmenopausal Women: An Analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2014–2019

Disentangling the Economic and Educational Impacts of Single Parenting on Adolescent Girl Students: In the Case of Gambella Region, Ethiopia

Bullying, Family Support, and Life Satisfaction in Adolescents of Single-Parent Households in 42 Countries

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