Abdulrahman O Musaiger
Biographic Data
| ID | 4182747 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abdulrahman O Musaiger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abdulrahman |
| FAMILY NAME | O Musaiger |
| SIGNATURE | MUSAIGER A O |
| AFFILIATIONS | Bahrain Center for Strategic International and Energy Studies |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8206-8169 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1982 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The Relationship between Lifestyle Factors and Obesity Indices among Adolescents in Qatar
Background: Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour and an unhealthy diet are factors that may increase weight and general and/or abdominal obesity. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between general and abdominal obesity and lifestyle factors among adolescents in Qatar. Methods: The study data are based on the Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS). The target population consisted of 1184 adolescents aged between 14 and 18 years old (563 boys a…
Physical activity and dietary habits among Moroccan adolescents
Objective The study aimed to detail the lifestyle (physical activity and dietary habits) of Moroccan adolescents. Design Cross-sectional study undertaken in the framework of the ATLS (Arab Teens Lifestyle Study). Setting Physical activity and dietary habits were determined using a validated questionnaire in public secondary schools. Subjects A total of 669 adolescents aged 15·0–19·9 years were randomly recruited from Kenitra, Morocco. Results Phy…
Association Between Exposure to Media and Body Weight Concern Among Female University Students in Five Arab Countries: A Preliminary Cross-Cultural Study
Mass media play an important role in changing body image. This study aimed to determine the role of media (magazines and television) in body weight concern among university females in five Arab countries. A total sample of 1134 female university students was selected at convenience from universities in five Arab countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Oman and Syria. The females' ages ranged from 17 to 32. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to assess…
Anthropometric and lifestyle characteristics of active and inactive saudi and british adolescents
OBJECTIVES: To compare the anthropometric and lifestyle characteristics of active and inactive adolescents in Saudi Arabia and Britain. METHODS: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted at four cities in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Al-Khobar; N = 1,648) and Britain (Birmingham and Coventry; N = 1,158). The participants (14- to 18-year-olds) were randomly selected using a multistage stratified cluster sampling. Measurements included anthrop…
Physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary habits among Kuwaiti adolescents: Gender differences
Objective The present study was designed to assess physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary habits among adolescents in Kuwait and to compare the differences between genders. Design A cross-sectional study was conducted among secondary-school children who participated in the Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS), a multi-centre collaborative project. Setting Secondary schools in Kuwait. Subjects Adolescents (463 boys and 443 girls), aged 1…
Social, dietary and lifestyle factors associated with obesity among Bahraini adolescents
Perception of Aging and Ageism among Women in Qatar
The objective of this study was to find out the perceptions of age and aging among women in Qatar. Respondents consisted of 250 women aged between 20 and 70 years, selected from those attending the health centers in Doha city, the capital of Qatar. They were interviewed using a pretested validated questionnaire, and data were collected through direct face-to-face interviews using the incidental sampling method. It was found that physical appearan…
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Health Behaviors between Saudi and British Adolescents Living in Urban Areas: Gender by Country Analyses
This study investigated the cross-cultural differences and similarity in health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted at four cities in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Al-Khobar; N = 1,648) and Britain (Birmingham and Coventry; N = 1,158). The participants (14-18 year-olds) were randomly selected using a multistage stratified cluster sampling technique. Measurements included anthropometric, s…
Risk of disordered eating attitudes among adolescents in seven Arab countries by gender and obesity: A cross-cultural study
Lifestyle factors associated with overweight and obesity among Saudi adolescents
The present study identified several lifestyle factors associated with obesity that may represent valid targets for the prevention and management of obesity among Saudi adolescents. Primary prevention of obesity by promoting active lifestyles and healthy diets should be a national public health priority
Convergent Validity of the Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS) Physical Activity Questionnaire
The Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS) is a multicenter project for assessing the lifestyle habits of Arab adolescents. This study reports on the convergent validity of the physical activity questionnaire used in ATLS against an electronic pedometer. Participants were 39 males and 36 females randomly selected from secondary schools, with a mean age of 16.1 ± 1.1 years. ATLS self-reported questionnaire was validated against the electronic pedometer…
Anthropometric Characteristics of Pakistani School Children Living in Bahrain
Composition of Local Confections Commonly Consumed in the Arabian Gulf
An evaluation of seven confectionery items commonly consumed in the Arabian Gulf region is presented with regard to their nutritional profiles. The foods contained 1.1–17.3% (N × 6.25) protein, 41.8–81.2% carbohydrate and 6.3–38.8% w/w fat. Some dominant minerals were sodium (685–6152 ppm), potassium (237–9507 ppm) and magnesium (68–1650 ppm). β sitosterol ranged between 4.4–95.9 mg/100g, and cholesterol was high (55.0 mg/100g) in the sesame base…
Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents in Bahrain
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst adolescents in Bahrain. The subjects consisted of grades 1-3 secondary school students (336 males and 396 females) between the ages 15-18 years, selected using a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique from government schools from all the governorates of Bahrain, representing about 3% of the target population. The mean height in males and fem…
Nutritional Profile of Local and Western Fast Foods Consumed in Bahrain
The aim of this study was to determine the proximate, mineral, and vitamin content of 16 commonly consumed fast foods (local and Western-based) in Bahrain. Samples were collected from several food outlets in Manama city, the capital of Bahrain, and analyzed using standard methods. In general, the findings revealed that local fast foods had higher cholesterol and energy content (ranging from 0–118 mg and 762–1796 kJ/100 g, respectively) compared t…
Nutritional Profile of Ready-to-Eat Foods Consumed in Bahrain
Nine different types of ready-to-eat foods were purchased from food outlets in Bahrain and analyzed for their proximate, mineral, and sterol compositions as well as their fatty acid profile. On a fresh weight basis the food contained 24.92–67.70% moisture, 2.63–31.96% protein (N × 6.25), 4.86–23.93% fat, 0.56–2.86% fiber, and 1.55–35.18% w/w carbohydrates. The energy value ranged from 136–402 Kcal/100g, and fiber levels were high in the vegetable…
The Role of Social Factors and Weight Status in Ideal Body-Shape Preferences as Perceived by Arab Women
This study investigated the social factors associated with body-shape preferences for females and males as perceived by Arab women living in Qatar, and correlated the current weight status of women studied with these preferences. The subjects were 535 non-pregnant Arab women aged 20–67 years, who attended heath centres in Doha City, the capital of the State of Qatar. Illustrations of male and female body shapes ranging from very thin to very obes…
Anthropometric and body composition indicators of Bahraini adolescents
A trend of greater obesity appears to have occurred in the Bahraini adolescents during the period between 1986 and 2000. These findings have important public health implications given recent evidence linking childhood and adolescent obesity to increased risk of obesity and morbidity in adulthood. Therefore, programmes to prevent the development of obesity in children and adolescents should be given a high priority
Social and Lifestyle Factors Associated With Diabetes in the Adult Bahraini Population
This paper aimed to assess the prevalence of known diabetes among Bahraini adults, and to determine associated social and lifestyle factors. A community-based survey was carried out on 514 adults aged 30–79 years. The overall prevalence of known diabetes was 9%. Using multivariate analysis, the risk of diabetes was found to be higher among older (50–79 years), female, illiterate, currently married, non-smoking people, those who did not walk regul…
Weight, height, body mass index and prevalence of obesity among the adult population in Bahrain
The results of this study confirmed the data in other Arabian Gulf countries, as obesity is a major public health problem among the adult population. Anthropometrics provided in this study can be used as baseline data for the adult population of Bahrain
Lifestyle and social factors associated with obesity among the Bahraini adult population
A cross‐sectional survey on 514 Bahraini natives aged 30–79 years was carried out to study the lifestyle and social factors associated with obesity. Body mass index, BMI (weight, kg/high, m2) was used to determine obesity among the study population. Obesity was considered when the subject had BMI equal to or greater than 25. The overall prevalence of obesity was 56% in men and 79.6% in women. Age, sex, education, smoking and history of diabetes a…
Nutritional status and dietary habits of adolescent girls in Oman
Weight, height, and dietary patterns were obtained from 683 adolescent girls aged 11 to 18 years in five geographical regions of the Sultanate of Oman. Using body mass index (Wt/Ht2) of NHANESI as a reference for adolescence, the prevalence of under‐weight among these girls was relatively high (24%). However the nutritional status improved with age. Twelve percent of these girls were overweight or obese. Breakfast was frequently skipped (21%) by …
Diet‐related chronic diseases in the Arab gulf countries: The need for action
Height, weight and menarcheal age of adolescent girls in Oman
A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 683 school girls aged 11.5-18.5 years in Oman, in order to assess their physical growth. Height, weight and age at menarche were measured. Results showed that median height and weight of Omani girls fluctuates between 25th and 5th percentiles and 25th and 10th percentiles of the North American reference standard (NCHS), respectively. The mean age at menarche was 13.3 +/- 0.09 years. In general Omani gir…
Nutritional status of mothers and children in the Arab Gulf countries
Journal Article Nutritional status of mothers and children in the Arab Gulf countries Get access ABDULRAHMAN OBAID MUSAIGER ABDULRAHMAN OBAID MUSAIGER Public Health Directorate, Ministry of HealthBahrain Correspondence address: Dr Abdulrahman O. Musaiger Head, Nutrition Unit Public Health Directorate Ministry of Health PO Box 42 Manama, Bahrain Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Health Promotion Intern…
Social, dietary and lifestyle factors associated with obesity among Bahraini adolescents
Risk of disordered eating attitudes among adolescents in seven Arab countries by gender and obesity: A cross-cultural study
Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents in Bahrain
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst adolescents in Bahrain. The subjects consisted of grades 1-3 secondary school students (336 males and 396 females) between the ages 15-18 years, selected using a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique from government schools from all the governorates of Bahrain, representing about 3% of the target population. The mean height in males and fem…
Factors influencing food consumption dagger Bahrain
The food consumption pattern of Bahraini households is affected by many factors. Industrialization led to a decline in the agricultural and fishing products with the result of more dependence on imported foods. Income and prices of foods limited the purchasing power of the households, particularly low social classes. The high population growth and family size affect the quantity of food consumed by different household members. Educational level o…
The impact of television food advertisements on dietary behaviour of Bahraini housewives
Advertising is believed to be responsible for many changes in food habits. This paper aims to study the effect of television food advertisements on dietary behaviour of Bahraini housewives. The housewives were interviewed twice in their homes, before and after exposure to certain food advertisements. A sample of 1260 households was randomly drawn from Manama City (the capital of Bahrain), for the first interview. Whereas a sub‐sample of 310 house…
Composition of mixed dishes commonly consumed in the Arabian Gulf States
The nutrient composition of seventeen cooked dishes commonly consumed in the Arabian Gulf States was chemically examined. Five dishes were analysed for proximate constituents, vitamin and mineral compositions. It was found that they contained little amounts of water soluble vitamins and iron. Twelve dishes were analyzed for proximate composition alone. Generally, most of the dishes analyzed here could supply an appropriate amount of protein and c…
Chemical and amino acid composition of various breads consumed in Bahrain
Samples of bread commonly consumed in Bahrain, namely tanoor, chapati, Arabic and European breads, were analyzed for their nutrient compositions. No major variations were found in the ash, fiber and protein contents. In Arabic bread, moisture was lower (25.5%) than in other breads (29.5–31.8%). Fat ranged from 1.2% in both Arabic and tanoor breads to 4.8% in European bread. No significant differences in the levels of iron, copper, zinc and magnes…
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Growth patterns of school-children in Bahrain
The aim of this study is to assess physical growth of school children in Bahrain. Cross-sectional data on 1593 children (818 boys and 775 girls), aged 6.5 to 18.5 years were collected in 1986. Anthropometric measures included height, weight, mid-arm circumference, triceps, biceps, subscapular and suprailiac skinfold thickness. At all ages median (P50) heights and weights of Bahraini boys and girls are below the 50th percentiles of the North Ameri…
Nutritional status of mothers and children in the Arab Gulf countries
Journal Article Nutritional status of mothers and children in the Arab Gulf countries Get access ABDULRAHMAN OBAID MUSAIGER ABDULRAHMAN OBAID MUSAIGER Public Health Directorate, Ministry of HealthBahrain Correspondence address: Dr Abdulrahman O. Musaiger Head, Nutrition Unit Public Health Directorate Ministry of Health PO Box 42 Manama, Bahrain Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Health Promotion Intern…
Promoting mother and child nutrition in the Arab Gulf
Height, weight and menarcheal age of adolescent girls in Oman
A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 683 school girls aged 11.5-18.5 years in Oman, in order to assess their physical growth. Height, weight and age at menarche were measured. Results showed that median height and weight of Omani girls fluctuates between 25th and 5th percentiles and 25th and 10th percentiles of the North American reference standard (NCHS), respectively. The mean age at menarche was 13.3 +/- 0.09 years. In general Omani gir…
Nutritional status and dietary habits of adolescent girls in Oman
Weight, height, and dietary patterns were obtained from 683 adolescent girls aged 11 to 18 years in five geographical regions of the Sultanate of Oman. Using body mass index (Wt/Ht2) of NHANESI as a reference for adolescence, the prevalence of under‐weight among these girls was relatively high (24%). However the nutritional status improved with age. Twelve percent of these girls were overweight or obese. Breakfast was frequently skipped (21%) by …
Diet‐related chronic diseases in the Arab gulf countries: The need for action
Lifestyle and social factors associated with obesity among the Bahraini adult population
A cross‐sectional survey on 514 Bahraini natives aged 30–79 years was carried out to study the lifestyle and social factors associated with obesity. Body mass index, BMI (weight, kg/high, m2) was used to determine obesity among the study population. Obesity was considered when the subject had BMI equal to or greater than 25. The overall prevalence of obesity was 56% in men and 79.6% in women. Age, sex, education, smoking and history of diabetes a…
Weight, height, body mass index and prevalence of obesity among the adult population in Bahrain
The results of this study confirmed the data in other Arabian Gulf countries, as obesity is a major public health problem among the adult population. Anthropometrics provided in this study can be used as baseline data for the adult population of Bahrain
Social and Lifestyle Factors Associated With Diabetes in the Adult Bahraini Population
This paper aimed to assess the prevalence of known diabetes among Bahraini adults, and to determine associated social and lifestyle factors. A community-based survey was carried out on 514 adults aged 30–79 years. The overall prevalence of known diabetes was 9%. Using multivariate analysis, the risk of diabetes was found to be higher among older (50–79 years), female, illiterate, currently married, non-smoking people, those who did not walk regul…
Anthropometric and body composition indicators of Bahraini adolescents
A trend of greater obesity appears to have occurred in the Bahraini adolescents during the period between 1986 and 2000. These findings have important public health implications given recent evidence linking childhood and adolescent obesity to increased risk of obesity and morbidity in adulthood. Therefore, programmes to prevent the development of obesity in children and adolescents should be given a high priority
The Role of Social Factors and Weight Status in Ideal Body-Shape Preferences as Perceived by Arab Women
This study investigated the social factors associated with body-shape preferences for females and males as perceived by Arab women living in Qatar, and correlated the current weight status of women studied with these preferences. The subjects were 535 non-pregnant Arab women aged 20–67 years, who attended heath centres in Doha City, the capital of the State of Qatar. Illustrations of male and female body shapes ranging from very thin to very obes…
Nutritional Profile of Local and Western Fast Foods Consumed in Bahrain
The aim of this study was to determine the proximate, mineral, and vitamin content of 16 commonly consumed fast foods (local and Western-based) in Bahrain. Samples were collected from several food outlets in Manama city, the capital of Bahrain, and analyzed using standard methods. In general, the findings revealed that local fast foods had higher cholesterol and energy content (ranging from 0–118 mg and 762–1796 kJ/100 g, respectively) compared t…
Nutritional Profile of Ready-to-Eat Foods Consumed in Bahrain
Nine different types of ready-to-eat foods were purchased from food outlets in Bahrain and analyzed for their proximate, mineral, and sterol compositions as well as their fatty acid profile. On a fresh weight basis the food contained 24.92–67.70% moisture, 2.63–31.96% protein (N × 6.25), 4.86–23.93% fat, 0.56–2.86% fiber, and 1.55–35.18% w/w carbohydrates. The energy value ranged from 136–402 Kcal/100g, and fiber levels were high in the vegetable…
Anthropometric Characteristics of Pakistani School Children Living in Bahrain
Composition of Local Confections Commonly Consumed in the Arabian Gulf
An evaluation of seven confectionery items commonly consumed in the Arabian Gulf region is presented with regard to their nutritional profiles. The foods contained 1.1–17.3% (N × 6.25) protein, 41.8–81.2% carbohydrate and 6.3–38.8% w/w fat. Some dominant minerals were sodium (685–6152 ppm), potassium (237–9507 ppm) and magnesium (68–1650 ppm). β sitosterol ranged between 4.4–95.9 mg/100g, and cholesterol was high (55.0 mg/100g) in the sesame base…
Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents in Bahrain
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst adolescents in Bahrain. The subjects consisted of grades 1-3 secondary school students (336 males and 396 females) between the ages 15-18 years, selected using a multi-stage stratified random sampling technique from government schools from all the governorates of Bahrain, representing about 3% of the target population. The mean height in males and fem…
Convergent Validity of the Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS) Physical Activity Questionnaire
The Arab Teens Lifestyle Study (ATLS) is a multicenter project for assessing the lifestyle habits of Arab adolescents. This study reports on the convergent validity of the physical activity questionnaire used in ATLS against an electronic pedometer. Participants were 39 males and 36 females randomly selected from secondary schools, with a mean age of 16.1 ± 1.1 years. ATLS self-reported questionnaire was validated against the electronic pedometer…
Lifestyle factors associated with overweight and obesity among Saudi adolescents
The present study identified several lifestyle factors associated with obesity that may represent valid targets for the prevention and management of obesity among Saudi adolescents. Primary prevention of obesity by promoting active lifestyles and healthy diets should be a national public health priority
Perception of Aging and Ageism among Women in Qatar
The objective of this study was to find out the perceptions of age and aging among women in Qatar. Respondents consisted of 250 women aged between 20 and 70 years, selected from those attending the health centers in Doha city, the capital of Qatar. They were interviewed using a pretested validated questionnaire, and data were collected through direct face-to-face interviews using the incidental sampling method. It was found that physical appearan…
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Health Behaviors between Saudi and British Adolescents Living in Urban Areas: Gender by Country Analyses
This study investigated the cross-cultural differences and similarity in health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted at four cities in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Al-Khobar; N = 1,648) and Britain (Birmingham and Coventry; N = 1,158). The participants (14-18 year-olds) were randomly selected using a multistage stratified cluster sampling technique. Measurements included anthropometric, s…
Medicine (26 works) · Demography (20 works) · Environmental health (17 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (17 works) · Obesity (14 works) · Demography (13 works) · Body mass index (12 works) · Population (10 works) · Overweight (9 works) · Health and Lifestyle Studies (8 works)