Relationship between Diet, Physical Activity and the Development of Uterine Fibroids | ||
| Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 18, Issue 2, December 2016, Pages 15-32 PDF (235.24 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/asalexu.2016.208641 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Nemat Ismail Abdel Aziz* 1; Sabah Lotfy Mohamed2 | ||
| 1Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University | ||
| 2Obstetric and Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in muscular wall of uterus. It is claimed that consuming certain types of food in excess in addition to assuming a sedentary life style are risk factors for the development of uterine fibroids. Objective: Explore the relationship between diet, physical activity and the development of uterine fibroids. Setting: The study was carried out in the out-patient gynecologic clinic affiliated to Zagazig University Hospital. Subjects: It comprised a purposive sample of 300 women, divided into two equal groups (150 each). The study group included women diagnosed with uterine fibroids and the control group included women free from uterine fibroids. Tools: Three tools were used to collect the necessary data; a structured interview schedule, short-form Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: The study revealed that higher consumption of meat and fats is significantly associated with an increase risk of uterine fibroids development. While the higher intake of vegetables, grains and fruits are significantly associated with decrease in development of uterine fibroids. High physical activity is associated with lower prevalence of uterine fibroids. Conclusion: The higher intake of vegetables, grains and fruits as well as high physical activity is associated with lower prevalence of uterine fibroids, and a high intake of meat and fats is associated with a higher prevalence of uterine fibroids. Recommendations: Educational program to nurses working in maternity and gynecological settings about the importance of teaching women about prevention of uterine fibroids through consuming a healthy diet and regular performance of physical activity. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Uterine fibroids; Diet; Physical activity; Risk factors | ||
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