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- Johannesson, Julie, et al.
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Det finns andra och bättre alternativ än livmoderdonation
- 2010
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Ingår i: Läkartidningen. ; 107:46, s. 2903-2904
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Transplantation av livmoder kan verka som ett mirakel för barnlösa par. Fortfarande är det oklart hur de etiska konsekvenserna ska hanteras och hur säkert själva ingreppet är. Då det finns alternativ som är enklare, säkrare och ekonomiskt mer försvarbara bör dessa övervägas.
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- Johannesson, Julie, et al.
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Exploring meal frequency and vegetable intake among immigrants 70 years or older in Sweden : Secondary analysis of data from the Promoting Aging Migrants Capabilities study
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of Ethnic Foods. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2352-6181 .- 2352-619X. ; 8:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Earlier research regarding immigrants has shown that lifestyle and environmental factors are of importance for the risk of developing certain diseases. Food habits are one of these factors. As there is little research concerning immigrants and food habits, the aim of the present paper was to explore food habits operationalised as meal frequency and vegetable intake among a group of older immigrants in Sweden. Specifically, the following questions were explored: changes in food habits when migrating, missing food from the native country, gender differences in food habits and association between food habits and self-rated health and well-being. Method: A total of 131 persons from the health-promoting study “Promoting Aging Migrants’ Capabilities” (PAMC) conducted in Gothenburg, Sweden, 2011–2014, were included in this exploratory secondary analysis of questionnaire data. Participants were 70 years or older, cognitively intact, and living in ordinary housing. They had all migrated to Sweden from Finland or the Western Balkan Region (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia). Descriptive statistics as well as binary logistic regression were used to answer the research questions. Results: Forty-eight percent of the participants in PAMC reported that they had changed their food habits when migrating, and 17% considered that they missed certain foods from their native country. Most of the participants migrated to Sweden more than 20 years ago. There was a significant difference in self-rated health in favour of the male participants (p = 0.02), but food habits, operationalised as meal frequency and vegetable intake, were not associated with self-rated health or life satisfaction. Conclusion: Men rated their health as better than women did, but food habits operationalised as meal frequency or vegetable intake, were not associated with self-rated health or life satisfaction. Results from this secondary analysis were affected by methodological shortcomings. Further studies to understand the role of food habits in relation to health in a migration context are desired. Trial registration: NCT01841853, Registered April 29, 2013. Retrospectively registered.
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- Johannesson, Julie, et al.
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Gender differences in practice : knowledge and attitudes regarding food habits and meal patterns among community dwelling older adults
- 2016
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Ingår i: Journal of Aging Research & Clinical Practice. - : SERDI. - 2273-421X .- 2534-773X. ; 5:4, s. 220-228
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objective: To study gender differences in older adults according to practice, knowledge and attitudes regarding food habits and meal patterns. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Two urban districts of Gothenburg, Sweden. Participants: A total of 297 individuals were included, 102 men and 195 women. They were 80 years or older and living in ordinary housing without being dependent upon the municipal home help services or help from another person in Activities of Daily Life, and cognitively intact, defined as having a score of 25 or higher in the Mini Mental State Examination. Measurements: Telephone interviews regarding food habits and meal patterns were conducted. Results: Almost all participants (99%) ate their main meal at home and men preferred company at meals more often (p<0.001). Women had the sole responsibility to shop for food more often (p<0.000), and generally regarded cooking as a routine or something they just had to do. Among men, few (13%) took a great interest in cooking and 36 % of the men stated that cooking was something they were not capable of performing (p<0.000). Men had company at meals every day more often (71% vs 40%). Respondents stated that loneliness took away the enjoyment of cooking and changed their habits when becoming a widow or widower. Conclusion: Women take greater responsibility for the household than men, regardless of marital status. A large proportion of the men thought cooking was something they were not able to do. The findings in this study may indicate a possible gender difference in the need for societal support.
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- Johannesson, Julie, et al.
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Meal frequency and vegetable intake does not predict the development of frailty in older adults
- 2019
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Ingår i: Nutrition and Health. - : Sage Publications. - 0260-1060 .- 2047-945X. ; 25:1, s. 21-28
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Frailty is considered highly prevalent among the aging population. Fruit and vegetable intake is associated with positive health outcomes across the life-span; however, the relationship with health benefits among older adults has received little attention. Aim: The aim was to examine if a relationship exists between meal frequency or frequency of vegetable intake and the development of frailty in a population of older adults. Methods: A total of 371 individuals, 80 years or older, from the study ‘Elderly Persons in the Risk Zone’ were included. Data was collected in the participants’ home by face-to-face interviews up to 24 months after the intervention. Baseline data were calculated using Chi2-test; statistical significance was accepted at the 5% level. Binary logistic regression was used for the relationship between meal frequency or vegetable intake and frailty. Results: Mean meal frequency was 4.2 ± 0.9 meals per day; women seem to have a somewhat higher meal frequency than men (p=0.02); 57% of the participants had vegetables with at least one meal per day. No significant relationship was found between meal frequency or vegetable intake and frailty at 12 or 24 months follow-ups. Conclusions: Among this group of older adults (80+), meal frequency was slightly higher among women than men, and just over half of the participants had vegetables with at least one meal a day. The risk of developing frailty was not associated with meal frequency or vegetable intake. The questions in this study were meant as indicators for healthy food habits.
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- Lindblad, Amanda, et al.
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Preferences, needs and attitudes regarding food habits and meal patterns among community-dwelling older adults : a cross-sectional survey
- 2017
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Ingår i: Exploring Future Foodscapes. - : AAU Captive Food Studies Group. - 9788797046203
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this study is to explore preferences, needs and attitudes regarding food habits and meal patterns among community-dwelling older adults. 164 community-dwelling, 87-100-years old, 73 % women. Cross-sectional questionnaires based survey distributed by postal service. Approved by the Regional Ethical Review board in Gothenburg T231-14, addition to Dnr ref nr: 650-07. Results were, meanage 90.6 ± 2.84 yrs, mean BMI 23.7 ± 3.70 kg/m2, ♀71, ♂31 had no medical difficulties. More women than men lived alone, ♀102 ♂21 (p<0.01). ♀75 ♂28 would not consider home delivered convenience meals and ♀101 ♂23 cooked alone. Top three important practicalities when buying or receiving convenience meals were easy-open package (♀64 ♂23), easy to get food out (♀34 ♂13) and easily read (♀31 ♂16). This very old population shows good health evident by nutritional status and meal patterns. Subject characteristics indicated better condition than average Swedish nonagenarian, a minority reporting medical difficulties. Very few would consider convenience meals home delivered and would never use the computer. The conclusion is that an majority of both sexes preferred and managed planning, acquiring and cooking food independently although gender differences were apparent with women taking a greater responsibility. A great proportion was interested in testing new flavors. An urgent need concerned accessible containers with readable labels showing the importance for industry to acknowledge needs of older adults and accordingly adapt packaging for this age group.
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- Lindblad, Amanda, et al.
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Preferences, needs and attitudes regarding food habits and meal patterns among community-dwelling older adults : a cross-sectional survey
- 2017
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The aim of this study is to explore preferences, needs and attitudes regarding food habits and meal patterns among community-dwelling older adults. 164 community-dwelling, 87-100-years old, 73 % women. Cross-sectional questionnaires based survey distributed by postal service. Approved by the Regional Ethical Review board in Gothenburg T231-14, addition to Dnr ref nr: 650-07. Results were, meanage 90.6 ± 2.84 yrs, mean BMI 23.7 ± 3.70 kg/m2, ♀71, ♂31 had no medical difficulties. More women than men lived alone, ♀102 ♂21 (p<0.01). ♀75 ♂28 would not consider home delivered convenience meals and ♀101 ♂23 cooked alone. Top three important practicalities when buying or receiving convenience meals were easy-open package (♀64 ♂23), easy to get food out (♀34 ♂13) and easily read (♀31 ♂16). This very old population shows good health evident by nutritional status and meal patterns. Subject characteristics indicated better condition than average Swedish nonagenarian, a minority reporting medical difficulties. Very few would consider convenience meals home delivered and would never use the computer. The conclusion is that an majority of both sexes preferred and managed planning, acquiring and cooking food independently although gender differences were apparent with women taking a greater responsibility. A great proportion was interested in testing new flavors. An urgent need concerned accessible containers with readable labels showing the importance for industry to acknowledge needs of older adults and accordingly adapt packaging for this age group.
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- van der Zwaluw, Nikita, et al.
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Nutrition treatment of nursing home residents: a long term follow-up
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Ingår i: Medicinska Riksstämman.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Malnutrition in nursing homes is a common and serious problem; 70% are affected or at risk. The condition could cause reduced function, increased need for care, lower QoL and higher risk for morbidity and mortality. However, there is lack of long term follow-up regarding the effects of nutrition intervention. In 2005, a structured way to handle nutrition problems in nursing homes started in Gothenburg. The aim of the present study was to follow-up the effect of nutrition prescriptions in terms of weight change as main outcome. Metod A systematic follow-up of information from the records regarding medical and nutrition diagnosis, nutrition prescription, body weight and BMI was undertaken. Inclusion criteria were age >70 yrs, not obese, ≥ 3 follow-ups and past away. The sample was stratified into three groups with regard to weight change per yr and total weight change (from first to last weight measure); gained >5%, lost >5%, changed ≤5%. Resultat A total of 74 subjects were included (22% male), mean age for females 88.1 (SD 6.5) and males 81.5 (SD 4.2) yr. Mean number of follow-ups was 24.2 (SD 11.2) and follow-up time was 34.8 (SD 16.8) months. BMI at baseline for females was 20.0 (SD 3.0) and for males 21.3 (SD 4.3). For 28% no medical diagnosis was found, 27% suffered from dementia and 18% from circulatory diseases. 39% were diagnosed as at risk for malnutrition (E46.9), 27% with mild protein-energy malnutrition (E44.1) and 14% with moderate (E44.0). Nutrition prescription was based on energy and protein enriched diets, energy and protein-dense sip feeds and energy modules. Baseline weight was negatively correlated with age (r=-0.42, p<0.0001). The weight gaining group received most calories, while the stable group got the least. Per year, a majority remained weight stable (66%), but for total weight change the main part (55%) lost >5% of weight. Among the weight gaining group mean age was higher, BMI was lower, and time in the nursing home was shorter compared to weight losers. The stable weight group had the longest follow-up time. No clear differences were found between the groups for medical and nutritional diagnosis. Sammanfattning In conclusion, this database makes it possible to obtain long term follow-up of nursing home residents at risk for or diagnosed with nutritional problems regarding outcomes of nutrition prescriptions in terms of body weight. It is shown that even in this old and sick population weight maintenance and weight gain are both achievable over a long period.
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