Fundamental Characteristics, Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Substance Use Focusing on Cannabis: Findings from the General Population Survey in Turkey, 2011

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 709-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Kotan ◽  
Sevil Ozger Ilhan ◽  
Mustafa Necmi Ilhan ◽  
Zehra Arikan
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
General Population ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
General Population Survey ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

scholarly journals Noxious Weed Views and Behaviors in Montana after 25 Years of Public Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Jane M. Mangold ◽  
Shantell A. Frame-Martin ◽  
Eric D. Raile
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Age Group ◽  
General Population Survey ◽  
Noxious Weeds ◽  
Education Campaign ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Noxious Weed

Abstract In 1994 a general population survey was conducted to evaluate Montanans’ knowledge about noxious weeds, and results from that survey launched an ongoing statewide education campaign. In 2019 we conducted another general population survey to assess the views and behaviors of Montanans as they relate to noxious weeds and to identify new approaches for disseminating noxious weed information. We also asked questions to evaluate changes over the 25-year period, though our ability to make direct comparisons is subject to limitations. We implemented a mail-based survey in March through May 2019. The response rate was 18%, with 830 responses from 4,582 valid mailing addresses. Just under half (48%) of respondents report “little” or “no” knowledge about noxious weeds, which would constitute a 19-point improvement since 1994. A large majority (68%) of respondents indicate that noxious weeds are a “serious” or “very serious” problem, and appreciation for the range of negative impacts associated with noxious weeds is considerable. Most respondents (61%) identify humans as contributing “a lot” to noxious weed spread, and respondents report that their behaviors to prevent the spread of noxious weeds have increased over time. While the 1994 respondents rated television, newspaper, and radio as the best ways to disseminate information about noxious weeds, respondents now also recognize methods such as websites and social media pages as effective. Our survey identifies a need for increased educational messaging for women and people in the 18-39 age group. Overall, our results indicate that individuals who have seen different forms of advertisements and have participated in educational programs are more likely to consider noxious weeds a serious problem and to engage in behaviors to stop their spread.

Sociodemographic Characteristics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders Among Adolescent-Limited, Adult-Onset, Life-Course-Persistent Offenders and Nonoffenders in a General Population Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (12) ◽  
pp. 1729-1753
Author(s):  
Bradley T. Kerridge ◽  
S. Patricia Chou ◽  
Boji Huang ◽  
Thomas C. Harford
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
General Population ◽  
Adverse Childhood Experiences ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
General Population Survey ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
Life Course Persistent

This study compared sociodemographic characteristics, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and substance use and psychiatric disorders between adolescent-limited (AL), adult-onset (AO), life-course-persistent (LP) and nonoffender (NO) groups using a large U.S. general population survey. The odds of experiencing several ACEs were greater among each offender group relative to NOs. LP offenders experience more ACEs than AL and AO offenders. Each offender group generally experienced greater substance use and psychopathology than NOs, whereas LP offenders experienced more substance use and psychopathology than AO and AL offenders. The results of this study identified several sociodemographic factors, ACEs, and types of psychopathology that differentiate AL, AO, LP, and NO offenders that can help inform prevention and intervention strategies designed to prevent offending and shorten criminal careers.

Understanding Effects of Tourism on Residents: A Contingent Subjective Well-Being Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 004728752098891
Author(s):  
Kreg Lindberg ◽  
Ian E. Munanura ◽  
Chad Kooistra ◽  
Mark D. Needham ◽  
Ladan Ghahramani
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
County Level ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
General Population Survey ◽  
Environment Domain ◽  
Perceived Impacts ◽  
Practical Implications

Research regarding tourism’s effect on the subjective well-being (SWB) of destination residents has provided important insight, but it generally has relied on indirect analyses and diverse measures. This study used livability theory and a novel contingent SWB method in which respondents directly reported anticipated SWB effects. This method is exploratory, but it provides greater confidence in causal relationships. Results from a general population survey in Oregon (USA) suggested the method functioned as intended. County-level population growth and visitor intensity predicted perceived current impacts of tourism. In turn, perceived impacts predicted change in SWB contingent on a vignette reflecting a 20% increase in tourists. Across all individuals and counties, average SWB changes were negative for the environment domain and positive for other domains. Practical implications are discussed, with the most positive SWB effects from tourism development expected to occur in counties with low visitor intensity, especially those with low population growth.

Association of sleep duration with mental health: results from a Spanish general population survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olta Braçe ◽  
Dustin T. Duncan ◽  
José Correa-Fernández ◽  
Marco Garrido-Cumbrera
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
General Population Survey

scholarly journals Heavy cannabis users at elevated risk of stroke: evidence from a general population survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilini Hemachandra ◽  
Rebecca McKetin ◽  
Nicolas Cherbuin ◽  
Kaarin J. Anstey
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
Elevated Risk ◽  
General Population Survey

Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes and Viral Concentrations in Participants of a General Population Survey in the United States

2006 ◽  
Vol 131 (2) ◽  
pp. 478-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omana V. Nainan ◽  
Miriam J. Alter ◽  
Deanna Kruszon-Moran ◽  
Feng-Xiang Gao ◽  
Guoliang Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
General Population ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
General Population Survey ◽  
Virus Genotypes ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes

Does “Normal” Aging Imply Urinary, Bowel, and Erectile Dysfunction? A General Population Survey

Urology ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida J. Korfage ◽  
Monique Roobol ◽  
Harry J. de Koning ◽  
Wim J. Kirkels ◽  
Fritz H. Schröder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
General Population ◽  
Population Survey ◽  
Normal Aging ◽  
General Population Survey
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