Comparison of Eating Habits in Obese and Non-obese Filipinas Living in an Urban Area of Japan

Oh, Chu Hyang; Saito, Emiko

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“…There are limited data on the behaviors that explain acculturation and its effects on BMI and diabetes prevalence. Among Filipino migrants, fructose intake from fruit-rich diets and loss of dietary diversity, have been offered as possible explanations [37]. Also, adoption of western dietary habits such as increased consumption of energy-dense convenience food may be less significant than the overconsumption of ethnic festival foods .…”

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Prevalence of Diabetes among Migrant Women and Duration of Residence in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross Sectional Study

Shah¹,

Ali²,

Loney³

et al. 2017

PLoS ONE

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BackgroundThe prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the highest in United Arab Emirates (UAE), however data for the expatriate population is limited. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of T2DM amongst migrant women and test the hypothesis that acculturation (measured by years of residency) is associated with an increased risk of T2DM.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study and we recruited a representative sample (n = 599, 75% participation rate) of migrant women aged 18 years and over in Al Ain, UAE. The American Diabetes Association criteria were used to diagnose T2DM. An adapted WHO STEPS questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic, lifestyle and clinical data. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify correlates of T2DM including length of UAE residence.ResultsThe mean age of participants was 34.1 (± 9.5) years. Of the study participants, based on HbA1C levels, 18.6% (95% CI: 13.9–24.4) had prediabetes and 10.7% (95% CI: 7.2–15.6) had T2DM. Prevalence of prediabetes was 8.5% for Filipinos, 16.7% for Arabs and 30.3% for South Asians. Similarly the prevalence of T2DM was 1.7% for Filipinos, 12.2% for Arabs and 16.7% for South Asians. Significant correlates of overall T2DM (measured and known diabetes) included length of UAE residence for more than 10 years (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] 2.74, 95% CI: 1.21–6.20), age ≥40 years (AOR = 3.48, 95% CI: 1.53–7.87) and South Asian nationality (AOR 2.10, 95% CI: 0.94–4.70).ConclusionDiabetes is a significant public health problem among migrant women in the UAE, particularly for South Asians. Longer length of residence in the UAE is associated with a higher prevalence of diabetes.

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Prevalence of Diabetes among Migrant Women and Duration of Residence in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross Sectional Study

Shah¹,

Ali²,

Loney³

et al. 2017

PLoS ONE

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“…Middleaged women have various physiological, physical, cognitive and social changes associated with aging that may increase their risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) [18][19][20]. One study reported that there was a risk of obesity in relation to NCDs among Filipina migrants in Japan [21]. Health promotion strategies with a strong focus on disease prevention are needed to empower women to reduce the risks of NCDs [22].…”

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Risks and perception of non-communicable diseases and health promotion behavior of middle-aged female immigrants in Japan: a qualitative exploratory study

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Background Ensuring good health of immigrants is a serious issue across countries, including Japan. This study focused on the health of middle-aged female immigrants in Japan who experienced changes to their health as well as an increased risk of non-communicable diseases. Specifically, the study aimed to clarify the risks and perceptions of non-communicable diseases and health promotion behavior of middle-aged female immigrants in Japan. Methods This investigation used an exploratory design. The participants were a purposive sample of 35 middle-aged female immigrants (age ≥ 40 years) living in urban and rural areas of Japan. Data were generated using mixed methods. A quantitative approach provided data of their risks of non-communicable diseases. Focus group discussions provided insights to identify their health promotion perceptions. Results Blood pressure measurement revealed that 29% of the immigrants had hypertension, 29% had a body mass index of > 30, and 71% had an abdominal girth of > 80 cm. About 31% had a history of chronic disease and 34% had regular medication. There were 80% who received regular health check-up, 49% who received breast cancer screening, and 34% who received cervical cancer screening. The focus group discussions indicated that the middle-aged female immigrants recognized the threat of non-communicable diseases. However, they lacked knowledge about the prevention of non-communicable diseases, and they felt that non-communicable diseases were unavoidable. They also failed to understand the benefits of health promotion behavior. The study revealed that the monolingual Japanese health service prevented immigrant women from understanding their health check-up and cancer screening results, and how to utilize the health service system. Conclusions Middle-aged female immigrants in Japan had potential risks of non-communicable diseases, and recognized their threat. These settled immigrant women received health check-ups and cancer screenings with the support of their family, and consequently attained the same level of adherence as that of Japanese women. However, lack of knowledge about health promotion and its benefits and the absence of a culturally sensitive health service system for immigrants in Japan constrained their health-promotion behavior. Sociocultural multilingual-tailored interventions including interpretation services by care providers with cultural sensitivities must be developed.

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“…En la presente investigación se encontró que tanto las mujeres con obesidad como las normopeso ingirieron una cantidad total similar de alimentos y bebidas, contrario a lo reportado en otros estudios (Oda et al, 2015;Oh y Saito, 2015;Saneei et al, 2016). Esta diferencia puede estar vinculada a que en esta investigación se realizó una medición directa de los alimentos, a diferencia de los estudios previamente citados (Oda et al, 2015;Oh y Saito, 2015;Saneei et al, 2016), los que se basaron en la percepción del individuo sobre la cantidad de alimento ingerida. Lo mismo ocurrió respecto a la duración y la velocidad Compara las consecuencias positivas de la ingesta de alimentos NO recomendables -Mi amiga toma coca-cola cuando le duele la cabeza y después se siente muy bien.…”

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“…Sin embargo, hay escasa información sobre la alimentación, y particularmente de mujeres adultas con obesidad. Solo se encontró un estudio en mujeres de origen asiático, en donde un mayor porcentaje de mujeres con obesidad reportó consumir con mayor frecuencia frutas y una extremada cantidad de alimento vs. mujeres sin obesidad (Oh y Saito, 2015).…”

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Apoyo Y Barreras Sociales Recibidas en El Comportamiento Alimentario De Mujeres Con Obesidad

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González-Torres

Garza

et al. 2022

Rev. Mex. Trast. Alim.

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Una de las principales causas de la obesidad es la alimentación. La alimentación forma parte del medio social y algunas de las variables sociales que han sido ligadas con el bienestar y la salud son el apoyo y las barreras sociales. Por lo tanto, el objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar las diferencias del comportamiento alimentario, el apoyo y las barreras sociales recibidas en mujeres con obesidad y normo peso en el contexto natural de alimentación. Participaron cinco mujeres con obesidad y cinco con normo peso, quienes fueron video grabadas con su consentimiento cuatro días consecutivos durante el momento de la alimentación de la “comida” en su hogar; se registró y pesó el alimento. Se registraron las conductas de alimentación de apoyo y barreras sociales recibidas a partir de catálogos de observación sistemática elaborados exprofeso. Los resultados mostraron que las mujeres con obesidad ingirieron una mayor frecuencia y cantidad de bebidas endulzadas, antojitos mexicanos fritos y comida rápida. Además, recibieron una mayor frecuencia de barreras instrumentales para alimentarse saludablemente. En conclusión, es necesario abordar el medio social en el que la alimentación tiene lugar, ya que el tipo de interacciones sociales pueden estar jugando un papel importante en la alimentación.

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Comparison of Eating Habits in Obese and Non-obese Filipinas Living in an Urban Area of Japan

Cited by 4 publications

References 14 publications

Prevalence of Diabetes among Migrant Women and Duration of Residence in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross Sectional Study

Prevalence of Diabetes among Migrant Women and Duration of Residence in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross Sectional Study

Risks and perception of non-communicable diseases and health promotion behavior of middle-aged female immigrants in Japan: a qualitative exploratory study

Apoyo Y Barreras Sociales Recibidas en El Comportamiento Alimentario De Mujeres Con Obesidad

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