scholarly journals Knowledge of Sexual Harassment among the Undergraduate students in Udupi district

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 004-009
Author(s):  
Aditi Gurung ◽  
Sangeetha Priyadarshini ◽  
Binu Margaret E.
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Proper Actions ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Mental Health Knowledge

Abstract Introduction: Sexual harassment is a problem that is concerned with public health and has a serious effects on the students' dignity, physical as well as mental health. Knowledge on Sexual harassment equips the students to face such situation courageously. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of the undergraduate students on sexual harassment. Methods: A cross- sectional survey was conducted among 408 undergraduate students of selected professional colleges of Udupi district. Data was collected using structured knowledge questionnaire on sexual harassment. Stratified proportionate systematic random sampling technique was used. Result: The study found that 82.4% of the students had average knowledge, 13.2% had good knowledge and 4.4% had poor knowledge on sexual harassment. Conclusion: This study shows that students have average knowledge on sexual harassment which shows that they need further education that may help them to take proper actions if harassment ever occur.

scholarly journals Perception of students regarding sexual harassment

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1257
Author(s):  
Sarita Dubey ◽  
Tanima Verma ◽  
Suman Lata ◽  
Trupti Bharti ◽  
Shams Tavrej ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Sexual Pressure

Background: Sexual harassment means unwanted sexually determined behavior such as physical contacts and advances, making sexual derogative comments, and sexual pressure whether by verbal or -nonverbal actions. Young female adults are most vulnerable to harassment and violence towards them. Despite of high literacy levels young female adults show tendency to tolerate harassment and delay in early identification of warning signs, leading to sexual harassment. Therefore, it becomes very important to understand how the students perceive different types of sexual harassment. Objective of the study was to assess the perception of undergraduate girl students regarding Sexual Harassment.Methods: A descriptive, cross sectional survey design on 100 female undergraduate students from the King George’s Medical University of Lucknow, India was undertaken using convenient sampling technique. The data were collected from 15th May to 15th June 2018. A self structured perception questionnaire developed by researchers was used.Results: The data gathered from the study suggests that majority (81%) of the participants responded that sexual harassment is related to all unwelcome sexual behaviour, 72% of the participants feel most afraid of sexual harassment during night, and 83% of the participants responded that the most probable place for sexual harassment is public transport. 91% of the participants believed that the incidences of the sexual harassment has increased in the last 10 years and majority (81%) of the participants didn’t had knowledge of any legal provisions regarding sexual harassment.Conclusions: The data shows that the definition of sexual harassment can differ according to individual’s perception. To understand how people perceive and define sexual harassment is crucial for explaining and understanding how they react to sexual harassment and why they often do not stand up against sexual harassment.

scholarly journals A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of coronavirus among nursing students, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 4422
Author(s):  
Anjali Devi Sharma ◽  
Kavita Verma ◽  
Manisha Sehgal ◽  
Yachana Verma ◽  
Anupama K.
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Team ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus and hence this pandemic has a great impact on the education system. Nursing students as part of the health team should know the coronavirus like other communicable diseases. Methods: A quantitative approach and cross-sectional survey research design used to assess the knowledge of Coronavirus among 145 nursing students of district Sirmaur selected through the convenient sampling technique. An online self-structured questionnaire used as a tool for data collection. Descriptive data analysis was done with SPSS (version 23).Results: The result of the study revealed that only 31.7% of students had good knowledge about COVID-19, and 68.3% had average knowledge. Conclusions: There is a need for intervention such as educational programs or pieces of training to educate about the pandemic and its prevention practices to undergraduate students to make our society more secure.

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Preconception Health Knowledge Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
pp. 089011712094668
Author(s):  
Zoe Cairncross ◽  
Cindy-Lee Dennis ◽  
Sarah Brennenstuhl ◽  
Saranyah Ravindran ◽  
Joanne Enders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Preconception Health ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Response Alternatives

Purpose: To develop and psychometrically test a comprehensive measure of preconception health knowledge. Design: Cross-sectional survey, in May and June, 2019. Setting: Alberta, Ontario, and Québec, Canada. Sample: One thousand seven hundred seventy-seven women and men with ≥1 children born in the last 5 years or planning a pregnancy in the next 5 years. Measures: Using prior literature and input from public health nurses and physicians, the Preconception Health Knowledge Questionnaire (PHKQ) was developed and comprised 25 multiple choice questions on reproductive history, sexual health, infectious diseases, chronic medical conditions, mental health, medications, immunizations, lifestyle behaviors, psychosocial stressors, and environmental exposures. Analysis: Psychometric testing was undertaken to evaluate item difficulty, discrimination, quality of response alternatives, internal consistency, and construct validity. Results: Participants had a mean total score of 15.8/25 (SD = 3.9); women and men had mean total scores of 16.2 (SD = 3.6) and 13.8 (SD = 4.7), respectively. Most items were neither too difficult nor too easy, discriminated well between participants with high and low knowledge, and had appropriate response alternatives. High internal consistency (KR-20 = 0.87) and construct validity, shown via significant correlations with education level and previous preconception care receipt, were demonstrated. Conclusion: The PHKQ is a reliable and valid tool for measuring preconception health knowledge and may be useful in identification of high-risk groups in need of preconception health education and evaluation of preconception health interventions.

Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
John Dadzie Thompson ◽  
Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽  
Suuk Laar
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall,(ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

scholarly journals Sexual Harassment in Academia: A Study of Forms, Prevalence and Perception

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-47
Author(s):  
James Kay
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Campus Environment

This paper explores the primary forms and prevalence of sexual harassment on campus. It also looks into the general perception that students have concerning harassment. In a cross-sectional survey, 389 respondents filled a questionnaire on sexual harassment. Quantitative statistical analysis revealed that sexual harassment was significantly prevalent in academia. Two-thirds of university students are subjected to sexual harassment before they join campus. Many of the respondents acceded to have been subjected to sexually harassing behaviours but were resistant to label themselves as survivors of harassment. Perception was high among undergraduate students. Recommendations for the improvement of the situation to create a freer and safer campus environment and suggestions for further research are made.

Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
John Dadzie Thompson ◽  
Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽  
Suuk Laar
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall,(ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

scholarly journals Mental health stigma in Ukraine: cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleanor Quirke ◽  
Vitalii Klymchuk ◽  
Orest Suvalo ◽  
Ioannis Bakolis ◽  
Graham Thornicroft
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Knowledge ◽  
Intended Behaviour

Abstract Background and study objectives This study aimed to assess among Ukrainian adults: (1) knowledge of mental disorders; (2) attitudes towards people with mental health disorders, and to the delivery of mental health treatment within the community; and (3) behaviours towards people with mental disorders. Methodology A cross-sectional survey of Ukrainian adults aged 18–60 was conducted. Stigma-related mental health knowledge was measured using the mental health knowledge schedule. Attitude towards people with mental health disorders was assessed using the Community Attitudes towards Mental Illness scale. The Reported and Intended Behaviour scale was used to assess past and future intended behaviour towards people with mental health disorders. Results Associations between gender, age, and educational level and the knowledge and attitudes measures were identified. There was evidence of a positive association between being male and positive intended behaviours towards people with mental health disorders [mean difference (MD) = 0.509, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.021–0.998]. Older age was negatively associated with positive intended behaviours towards people with mental health disorders (MD = −0.017, 95% CI 0.0733 to −0.001). Higher education was positively associated with stigma-related mental health knowledge (MD = 0.438, 95% CI 0.090–0.786), and negatively associated with authoritarian (MD = 0.755, 95% CI 0.295–1.215) attitudes towards people with mental health problems. Conclusion Overall, the findings indicate a degree of awareness of, and compassion towards, people with mental illness among Ukrainian adults, although this differed according to gender, region, and education level. Results indicate a need for the adoption and scaling-up of anti-stigma interventions that have been demonstrated to be effective.

scholarly journals Teaching Professionalism in undergraduate Medical Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1874-1875
Author(s):  
Amjad Ali ◽  
Asim Shafi ◽  
Arif Siddiq ◽  
Muhammed Salman Siddiq ◽  
Rab Nawaz Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Bench Mark ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Health Teaching

For the last many years, there have been speedy and far-reaching changes in health teaching. [1] Numerous innovative approaches of teaching professionalism have been established and executed since 1950’s and engrossed on medical expertise. In this paper, we will observe teaching professionalism in health teaching, detailing the usages and tasks associated with diverse methods. The developments in bio medical technologies and skills have been primed to advance of teaching professionalism tools that expand the assessment of expertise. Objective: To observe the Teaching Professionalism in undergraduate medical education in BADMC Multan Methodology: A cross sectional survey was conducted at BAMDC Multan from January 2020 to June 2020 after obtaining ethical approval from ECB. The data was collected through convenience sampling technique from 50 health educators teaching anatomy, medicine, Surgery and Gyane & Obs. to undergraduate students by using unidentified questionnaire. Consent was taken from all participants before data collection. Data was entered and analyzed by using SPSS 21. Results: Of the 50 health educators, 46 (92%) reacted to the main phase of the overview, 48 (96%) of medical educators have sound mentalities about their jobs and responsibilities, 42 (84 %) having disintegration of clinical polished methodology, 44 (80 %) have clinical instructors ethicists- subjecting one's personal responsibility to the interest of patients, 50 (100 %) sticking to high moral and good guidelines, 40 (80 %)responding to cultural necessities, 48 (96%) displaying center humanistic qualities (e.g., compassion, uprightness, benevolence, dependability), 50 (100%) can design demonstrable, 46 (92 %) have duplicates of educational plan materials utilized in courses identified with polished skill, 48 (96 %) use Simulations ,22 (44 %) can use Computer-based simulation, 40 (80 %) can create case generation techniques. Conclusion & Recommendations: From this study, it is concluded that only 22 health educators (44 %) can use Computer-based simulation, 40 (80 %) can create case generation techniques, 40 (80 %) responding to cultural necessities, 42 (84 %) having disintegration of clinical polished methodology that is very low bench mark in teaching professionalism. Extra exploration is needed, mainly if the teaching professionalism is used to make high stick verdicts (e.g., elevation and authorization). Key Words: Health Educators, Ethical Committee Board, Bakhtawar Amin Medical & Dental College, Multan

scholarly journals Knowledge of modern contraceptives among undergraduate students of College of Health Sciences of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2100
Author(s):  
Ahmad Maryam Muhammad ◽  
Adamu Habibullah ◽  
Ismail Ahmad Muhammad ◽  
Auwalu Muhammed ◽  
Usman Nasir Nakakana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Modern Contraceptives ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies

Background: Many undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities are at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies with resultant illegal abortions. The aim of this study is to assess the undergraduate students’ knowledge of contraceptives. Understanding the knowledge of contraception among students is essential in tackling unwanted pregnancies among youths.Methods: The researchers use cross-sectional survey, a quantitative approach to the stated objective. About fifty five (55) female students aged 18 to 21 years were enrolled in the study using purposive sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. The fifty five (55) completed questionnaires were retrieved and data analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results: The result showed that current overall contraception knowledge was low, while general contraceptive knowledge is high among the student. However, the knowledge of both short-term and long term acting contraceptive methods were very low as reported by the respondents.Conclusions: This study has implication for health education especially on the use of modern contraceptives. Thus, recommendations were highlighted to improve students’ knowledge of the various contraceptive methods.

scholarly journals Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Muzammila Akram ◽  
Sania Moin ◽  
Sabiha Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional

Self-medication is the usage of medicines to resolve self-identified health issues, and it is common in third world nations. The current study aimed to measure the attitude, knowledge and use of self-medication among the students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab Pakistan. To achieve the objective of this study, a descriptive cross-sectional survey design was applied. Using simple random sampling technique, 330 students were selected for data collection from the target population. Keeping in view the objectives and reviewing some relevant literature, a questionnaire was developed. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were calculated through a pilot study. To analyze the data, the statistical package for social science (SPSS, version-22) was utilized. Overall, the majority of undergraduate students (87%) observed self-medication. It was found that the majority of students used medicines due to smooth accessibility of OTC drugs, prior prescriptions records, internet, publicity substances and advice from peers etc. The use of un-prescribed drugs by the students without consultation might cause severe side effects and produce lifelong health issues. Therefore, the study recommended that self-practice medication and availability of drugs without prescription should be discouraged. Moreover, Healthcare facilities should be provided to all the students, staff, and suppliers of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

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