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Analysis of the eating habits of the elderly
Kocová, Jana ; Vágnerová, Tereza (advisor) ; Mádlová, Pavla (referee)
The bachelor thesis examines the dietary habits of elderly people over 65 years of age living in a home environment in the Czech Republic. The aim of the thesis was to map these dietary habits and compare them with contemporary recommendations of relevant professional institutions. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the definitions of old age, ageing and selected terms used in geriatrics. The findings on nutritional disorders, which are not unique in the elderly, are presented. In particular, malnutrition, obesity, sacropenia or sarcopenic obesity are discussed. However, the most extensive component of the theoretical part is occupied by the question of healthy nutrition of the elderly, the nutritional needs of individual nutrients and the factors that influence nutrition. The practical part of the thesis consists of an online anonymous quantitative empirical questionnaire survey and its subsequent analysis. The subject population was a total of 125 respondents aged 65 years and over, of which 89 (71.2 %) were women and 36 (28.8 %) were men. The questionnaire contained questions relating to general characteristics (gender, height, weight and BMI), but the bulk of the questionnaire was concerned with qualitative and quantitative aspects of diet. This was mainly a frequency questionnaire,...
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Changes of mood state during walking in blue spaces
Horký, Matouš ; Baláš, Jiří (advisor) ; Turčová, Ivana (referee)
Objective: The aim of the work was to analyze how different types of natural environments affect the physical and mental health of individuals. Methods: 7 students of UK FTVS participated in the research. The participants visited the natural environment (blue area) in Prague's Troja and the laboratory in the UK FTVS building. While visiting these environments, they underwent: a 10-minute Stroop test to induce cognitive stress and 40 minutes of walking at a chosen pace. Current mental states and emotions were monitored using the standardized POMS (Profile of Mood State) questionnaire, which was filled in a total of four times during the visit. Results: From the average results of the POMS questionnaire (on a scale of 0-4, 0= not at all, 4= very much), it was obtained that the degree of anger in the laboratory environment was 0.68 and in the blue environment 0.39. Fatigue level 1.17 in lab and 1.19 in water. Depression values in the laboratory 0.67 and in water 0.54. Confusion was 0.88 in the lab versus 0.55 in the blue environment. Voltage in the lab 1.02 and in the blue environment 0.60. Vitality in the aquatic environment 1.51 and in the laboratory 1.29. The average values of individual POMS dimensions over time were (blue space) after the initial measurement: anger 0.40, fatigue 0.95, depression...
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Awareness of food labelling among patients suffering with obesity and diabetes
Hálová, Nikol ; Brunerová, Ludmila (advisor) ; Anděl, Michal (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the awareness of food labelling among patients with obesity and diabetes. The aim of the thesis is to determine the knowledge of these patients about food labelling and their opinions on this topic. Furthermore, the thesis examines the influence of food labelling on the dietary habits of patients with obesity and diabetes, as well as the possibilities for improving awareness of food labelling among these patients. The research was conducted in the form of an anonymous questionnaire, which helped identify the level of knowledge and attitudes of patients with obesity and diabetes towards food labelling. The results showed that awareness of food labelling significantly influences the dietary habits of patients. Patients with higher levels of knowledge about food labelling are more likely to make informed and healthier decisions when choosing foods. The thesis also identified the main barriers that prevented patients from effectively utilizing food labelling, such as small font sizes on labels, complexity of information, and inadequate understanding of labelling. Proposed measures to improve awareness include the implementation of educational programs, practical demonstrations, and interactive workshops focused on proper label reading. Additionally, collaboration with dietitians...
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Media representation of beauty and health in drugstore advertising campaigns: an analysis of marketing campaigns of drugstore companies on the Czech market
Palyzová, Markéta ; Moravcová, Hana (advisor) ; Ortová, Nina (referee)
This thesis focuses on the analysis of the media representation of beauty and health in the advertising campaigns of the three largest drugstore players on the Czech market - dm drogerie-markt, ROSSMANN and Teta. Through a series of structured focus groups, I gathered qualitative data from three generational groups (Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z) to describe how the advertising campaigns of Czech drugstores influence consumers' attitudes and perceptions of beauty and health and their purchasing behaviour. This topic is not elaborated in detail in the Czech retail and drugstore market. The treatment of this topic provides a new perspective on how drug companies communicate with their target audience and shape their perception of beauty and health. The first part of the thesis is devoted to the theoretical background and historical context of the drugstores dm drogerie markt, ROSSMANN and Teta. The practical part of the thesis is devoted to the research methodology, the focus groups themselves and then the presentation of the results and their summary. The results of the conducted research show that two dominant images and ideals of beauty prevail in the advertising campaigns of Czech drug companies. One is the focus on physical beauty, perfect appearance and idealised images of beauty....
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Proposal for a new study program Healthy lifestyle
Hrušková, Karolína ; Vlk, Aleš (advisor) ; Hojka, Vladimír (referee)
Title: Proposal for a new study program Healthy lifestyle Objectives: The aim of the thesis is to design an innovative and comprehensive Healthy Lifestyle study programme that is internationally competitive and responds to current needs and trends in society. The proposal aims to provide a universal educational foundation that can be adapted to different institutions to effectively meet all requirements and demands in the area of healthy lifestyle. Methods: Comparative and qualitative methods of document analysis are used, focusing on the level of lifestyle of the Czech population and comparison of study programmes of public and private universities in the Czech Republic and abroad. Another method used is expert assessment through an electronic questionnaire, which provided expert feedback on the curriculum proposal, which is crucial for refining and shaping the final version of the proposal. The combination of theoretical exploration and practical evaluation allows for a well-grounded curriculum. Results: The research confirms that the current study offer in the Czech Republic does not sufficiently respond to the rapid changes in society related to the growing emphasis on health and preventive care. The population of the Czech Republic needs increased support for healthy lifestyle and current...
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The effect of the smoking ban in bars and restaurants on the health of the non-smoking population in Czech Republic
Bláhová, Adéla ; Votápková, Jana (advisor) ; Lušková, Martina (referee)
In 2017, the Czech Republic became one of many European countries to adopt a comprehensive smoking ban prohibiting smoking in various public places including bars and restaurants. This thesis estimates the effect of this policy on the health of Czech non-smokers. To evaluate the impact of the smoking ban, we apply the difference-in-differences method to compare our treatment group, i.e. Czech non-smoking population, with the control group represented by non- smokers from the Slovak Republic, where such a policy was not implemented. The study used micro-level data from the European Health Interview Survey in 3 subsequent waves: 2009, 2014, and 2019. Two econometric models were employed on two distinct dependent variables, that were chosen as proxies of health. Firstly, the presence of longstanding health problem is modeled utilizing logistic regression. Subsequently, the number of nights spent in the hospital in the past 12 months is estimated by a Zero-inflated negative binomial model. We found a significant decrease in both the probability of experiencing a longstanding health problem and the expected number of nights spent in the hospital, suggesting that the smoking ban positively affected the health of the Czech non-smoking population. Keywords smoking ban, health, passive smoking, EHIS, Czech...
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Healthy nutrition in school-age children
Kozáková, Kateřina ; Nikodemová, Hana (advisor) ; Neugebauer, Jan (referee)
The bachelor's thesis on "Healthy nutrition in school-age children" focuses on the eating habits of children at younger and older school age. The aim of the thesis was to find out and map how children of younger and older school age eat and what their eating habits are. In the theoretical part of the thesis, attention is paid to healthy nutrition and healthy lifestyles, and emphasis is placed on the eating habits of children of different ages, with a division into younger school age and older school age. In the empirical part, the objectives, working hypotheses, methodology and organization of the investigation are presented. The results of the actual investigation are presented, followed by comparisons with the results of other studies. The research method was a self-constructed questionnaire distributed to general practitioners for children and adolescents in the Central Bohemia Region and Prague. 81 questionnaires were included in the survey. The results of the self-administered survey were very satisfactory. As an example, 74.07 % of the respondents stated that their children were used to eating breakfast. Another satisfactory result may be that 84 % of the respondents said that their children drink before going to school. The results of the actual survey which are not so satisfactory may be,...
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Comparison of selected indicators of lifestyle chemistry teachers and health education teachers.
Pokorná, Veronika ; Váchová, Alena (advisor) ; Hanušová, Jaroslava (referee)
This thesis focuses on the comparison of selected lifestyle indicators of chemistry teachers and health education teachers in primary schools. The selected indicators are, for example, drinking regime, physical activity, education in healthy nutrition, stress management, etc. The theoretical part explains the key terms from the pedagogical field and the selected indicators of healthy lifestyle. The practical part is focused on the comparison of these indicators and the negative or positive influence of teaching the subject on the lifestyle of the selected teachers. A QUAN- qual mixed design is used for this evaluation. The quantitative research was conducted by means of a questionnaire survey. Additional qualitative research was conducted using two interviews. The main target is to compare the lifestyles of health education teachers and chemistry teachers in primary schools using selected indicators. The sub-targets will then be to compare the extent to which the selected educators think they are following the principles of healthy nutrition. The second sub-target will then be to compare which subject taught has a greater positive impact on the health lifestyle of educators, the Health Education subject or the Chemistry subject. Based on the research conducted, the different lifestyle indicators...
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School and Community Projects Focusing on Health and Safety at Primary Schools in the Pardubice region
Kumpanová, Marcela ; Kovaříková, Miroslava (advisor) ; Zicha, Zbyněk (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with school and commuinicative projects with a focus on health and safety at elementary schools in the Pardubice region. The aim of this thesis is to find out whether the offer of projects or programs related to health and safety is sufficient, whether schools use these offered projects or if they prefer to create projects or programs themselves. Another goal of the thesis is to find out if the schools feel any lack of program topics or programs on the market and if so, which ones. The final goal of this work is to create an overview of externally offered projects and programs related to health and safety. In the theoretical part are defined terms related to projects and programs focusing on health and safety questions of an individual, of their organization, and of realization at elementary school in the Pardubice region. The practical part presents interviews with school leaders, expert teachers and with school operational staff. In some interviews, the interviewed respondents mention interesting school projects that the respective schools have created themselves and that the projects proven successful in practice. The practical part also includes a list of projects and programs offered to schools in the Pardubice region. This list is divided into sections according...
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Protecting health and safety in an elementary school setting
Hýbler, Filip ; Kovaříková, Miroslava (advisor) ; Marádová, Eva (referee)
The theoretical part of the thesis deals with the issue of health and safety in primary schools, prevention and statistics of accidents. The main topic is school accidents, safety risks and social safety. The theoretical part defines the basic concepts related to the issue, as well as valid legislation and recommendations. The practical part of this work is divided into two parts. The first section is a research of the available information obtained from the school archive, comparison with information databases from the Internet and methodological guidelines for ensuring the safety and health protection of children, pupils and students in schools and educational institutions established by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. In the second section of the practical part of the pedagogical research, a qualitative method of data collection is used, namely interviews with teachers, their experiences with injuries, risks and social safety in schools related to their practice. In addition, a quantitative method of data collection is used, specifically the questionnaire method. In the questionnaire survey, the knowledge of the respondents, falling within the current legislation on the issues of safety in school, injury registration, safety literacy, is investigated. By analyzing the most common...
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