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September 2022, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee
September 2022, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee
SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with overweight or obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Pediatric Obesity: A Survey Study Of Patients And Caregivers’ Concern And Interest In Specialized Programs, Dina Abdo, Ryan Rogers, Susan Edlibi, Aimee Pollak, Stacey Shubeck, Kerry P. Mychaliska
Pediatric Obesity: A Survey Study Of Patients And Caregivers’ Concern And Interest In Specialized Programs, Dina Abdo, Ryan Rogers, Susan Edlibi, Aimee Pollak, Stacey Shubeck, Kerry P. Mychaliska
Posters
INTRODUCTION
Body mass index (BMI) ≥ the 85th percentile for age and sex is considered overweight in the pediatric population. Pediatric obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), obesity prevalence has tripled over the past 50 years; 1 in 5 school-aged children has a diagnosis of obesity. The purpose of this study is to survey caregivers’ perceptions and concerns about their child’s weight and patient and caregiver interest in a comprehensive healthy lifestyle program.
Relationship Between Obesity And Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Study, Mariam Aoun, Anna Jahshan, Nayana Dekhne, Varna Taranikanti
Relationship Between Obesity And Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Study, Mariam Aoun, Anna Jahshan, Nayana Dekhne, Varna Taranikanti
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INTRODUCTION
Several research studies have identified a positive correlation between obesity and specific receptor statuses in breast cancer, including ER-positive, PR-positive, and HER2-positive breast cancers. However, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in particular has not been studied in relation to body mass index (BMI), which suggests that an analysis of triple-negative breast cancer and its relation to obesity is warranted. This study aims to analyze the association between triple-negative breast cancer and BMI through a retrospective analysis in order to further guide patient counseling about TNBC risk factors.
Effects Of Covid-19 In The Status Of Childhood Obesity In The United States: A Literature Review, Ana Cruz
Effects Of Covid-19 In The Status Of Childhood Obesity In The United States: A Literature Review, Ana Cruz
The Graduate School Posters
Introduction: The main hypothesis is that COVID-19 affects the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States due the precautions needed to contain the pandemic.
Methods: The methods used in this semi-systematic literature review includes web-based research from the following sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and EBSCOhost. The search was limited to children ages 5 to 19 years old with diagnosed obesity.
Results: The review found that COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased the rate of childhood obesity in the United States due to changes in diet, increased screen time, and less physical activity.
Discussion: There …
Preoperative Weight Loss For Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery Utilizing Motivational Interviewing To Decrease Postoperative Complications: A Quality Improvement Project, Amanda Welle
Nursing Posters
Do patients who are obese, based on BMI>30 and are offered lumbar spine surgery, who undergo preoperative MI via telehealth to lose weight, compared to those who don’t undergo MI have decreased postoperative complications at 30 days postoperatively?
Conclusions/Implications:
- Results from this QI project suggest a higher BMI class is associated with postoperative complications-wound infection.
- However, given the small sample size no conclusions could be drawn
- This QI project should be replicated on a larger scale
- The process for recruitment and intervention is established. The Neurosurgical providers are supportive of the continued study.
Physical Inactivity, Obesity, And The Latino Adult Population: A Literature Review, Steven Gunzelman
Physical Inactivity, Obesity, And The Latino Adult Population: A Literature Review, Steven Gunzelman
College of Health Sciences Posters
Physical Inactivity, Obesity, and the Latino Adult Population: A Literature Review
Abstract
Purpose: The Latino population within the United States show low levels of physical activity and have a high prevalence of obesity. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the interaction between three different levels of the social ecological model and their impact on physical inactivity behaviors.
Methods: The databases CINAHL Plus, PubMed, and PsycINFO were searched with Latino adults as the target population. The inclusion criteria were studies focusing on Latino adults over the age of 18 that live in the United States that discuss the …
Role Of Socioeconomic Status And Obesity In African American Adults, Alexis Bryant, Laura Christian, Naomi Mcleod
Role Of Socioeconomic Status And Obesity In African American Adults, Alexis Bryant, Laura Christian, Naomi Mcleod
College of Health Sciences Posters
African Americans have a higher prevalence of obesity compared to any other racial/ethnic group due to a variety of factors, including socioeconomic status. This research paper presents a semi-systematic literature review revealing the impact socioeconomic status has on obesity among African American adults in the United States. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of this public health issue, we examined the risk factors, risk behaviors, and health outcomes surrounding obesity among this population. An informational web-based search was conducted using various research databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and EBSCOHost. The terms “obesity,” “African Americans, “ and “socioeconomic status” were utilized …
Home Exercise For Patients With Limited Access And Resources, Justin L. Esteban
Home Exercise For Patients With Limited Access And Resources, Justin L. Esteban
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Patients with limited resources and who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, don’t have the time or resources available to partake/pursue exercise. Having a home workout program may prove to be beneficial to patients who don't have access to a gym, equipment, or are otherwise constrained by time.
Tackling Access To A Healthier Life, Edom Alemayehu Girma
Tackling Access To A Healthier Life, Edom Alemayehu Girma
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Obesity is a known risk factor for complications during childhood and later in adult life. While numerous factors play a role in the prevalence of obesity, this project focused on better intervention for obesity management in the family medicine clinic located in Plattsburgh, NY. Interviews and literature searches were conducted to determine possible strategies to better assist patients in attaining their sustainable weight loss goals and an overall healthier lifestyle.