scholarly journals howtostayfocused.org Addressing attention-related health problems in higher education with an eTool

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
CM Van Der Heijde ◽  
D L Arts ◽  
P Vonk
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
University Students ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Attention Problems ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Added Value ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Technical Errors ◽  
Personal Advice

Abstract Background 20 to 30% of university students consistently report attention-related health problems (studenthealthcheck), such as depression, a less healthy lifestyle (e.g. alcohol/ drugs, sleep, etc.) or adhd. Students are healthcare avoiders and as such ideal candidates for eHealth. To sort out their attention problems, increase their knowledge and guide them to solutions, howtostayfocused.org/ has to be scientifically evaluated. Methods A qualitative study was conducted in 2019 at the Student Health Service of the UvA. A prototype eTool and interview guide were developed in accordance with CeHRes, contextual background and value specifications for attention-related issues. Semi-structured cognitive interviews were administered to students before, during and after completion of the Etool (i.e. think aloud method) (N = 9; 5 female; mean age 23.5) concerning its' system, content and service quality. (audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed). Results They were triggered to conduct the test and appreciated the personal advice that advanced the acceptance and confirmation of their complaints. the system: User-friendliness, lay out and abundance of information were appreciated. Improvements included technical errors, too much text provision, low visualizations, unclear navigation.the content: Although appreciative of the content, improvements included experience stories, study tips, information clarity.the service quality: Self-sufficiency has added value. (perceived usefulness) Soon after the launch of the eTool, it was used about 1000 times. Conclusions An eTool to address, clarify and analyze attention-related health problems among university students is considered of added value to meet their self-sufficient ways. They appreciated the personal advice from the test for the acceptance and confirmation of their attentional complaints. These results are of value for the development of other health-related web-based innovations for students. Key messages eHealth is a suitable way to address (attention-related) health problems that are common in university students, who are typically healthcare avoiding. The eTool contributes to prevention in the sense that university students may identify their attention-related health problems at an earlier stage and prevent aggravation of their complaints.

Enhancing Citizen Satisfaction Through Service Quality of E-Government in Thailand: Mediating Roles of Perceived Ease of Use and Usefulness

2020 ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Pitima Diskulnetsampita ◽  
Amonlaya Kosaiya Tuan
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
General Public ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Citizen Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the study was to know the impact of service quality of E-Government (EG) on citizen satisfaction (CS). The aim was also to know the mediating roles of Perceived Usefulness of E-Government (PUEG). This study was conducted in Thailand. Out of the total 298 respondents of this research, 124 respondents were male, and 174 respondents were females, which means that majority of the respondents were females. Out of the total 298 respondents of this research, 23 of the respondents had completed their graduation, 143 respondents had completed their post-graduation, 122 respondents had completed their masters and ten respondents had other degrees. It has shown that how the perceived usefulness has helped the E-Government in different ways to be a part of the innovation and bringing new variations to the system. This can only be seen in effectiveness and cooperation of the general public which is a must for any system to run properly. The mediating role has added value and content to Citizenship and user satisfaction to the system. The ongoing processes of E-Government has gained vital interest of the general public which are ready to invest in self grooming so that they can be a part of online system introduced by the state.

scholarly journals Empowering the health of retired professional footballers: the systematic development of an After Career Consultation and its feasibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e000466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Gouttebarge ◽  
Edwin Goedhart ◽  
Gino Kerkhoffs
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Transfer Scheme ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Physical Examination ◽  
Systematic Development

ObjectivesThis article describes (1) the systematic development of the intervention and (2) the assessment of its feasibility (in terms of relevancy, suitability, satisfaction and added value).MethodsThe intervention was developed based on the first four steps of the Intervention Mapping and Knowledge Transfer Scheme processes. Subsequently, a qualitative research based on a one-group post-test cross-sectional design was conducted. Eight retired professional footballers underwent the developed intervention and its feasibility (operationalised in relevancy, suitability, satisfaction and added value) was assessed by means of a questionnaire and interview.ResultsAn After Career Consultation (ACC) was developed with a focus on five main domains: (1) detraining from professional football; (2) remission of osteoarthritis; (3) promotion of healthy lifestyle; (4) preventing mental and cognitive health problems; and (5) employment and education. The ACC relies on three components: (1) raising self-awareness about potential physical, mental and social health problems after a career in professional football; (2) medical examination (60 min) with thorough medical history and general physical examination; and (3) follow-up during 3 months (if necessary) about optimal skills and strategies to empower physical, mental and social health and quality of life. The relevancy, suitability, satisfaction and added value of the ACC were positively evaluated by the retired professional footballers.ConclusionThe ACC was developed with a focus on five main health-related domains. The feasibility of the ACC was positively assessed by retired professional footballers, while the suggestion was made to repeat the ACC in the initial years after football retirement.

scholarly journals From Stress to Psychopathology: Relationship with Self-Reassurance and Self-Criticism in Czech University Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Kotera ◽  
Jaroslava Dosedlova ◽  
Denise Andrzejewski ◽  
Greta Kaluzeviciute ◽  
Makoto Sakai
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Transactional Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Path Analyses ◽  
As Stress

AbstractPsychological stress has become a major concern, potentially leading to diverse health problems including psychopathology such as depression and anxiety. Transactional Model of Stress and Coping is an established model, conceptualizing stressful experiences via person–environment relationship. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the pathway from stress to depression/anxiety, with a focus on self-criticism (inadequate-self and hated-self) and self-reassurance (reassured-self) in Czech students who suffered from high prevalence of mental health problems. Convenience sample of 119 undergraduates completed the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 and the Forms of the Self-Criticizing/Attacking & Self-Reassuring Scale. Correlation and path analyses were conducted. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines were used to aid an accurate and complete report of the study. Depression, anxiety, and stress were positively associated with inadequate-self and hated-self while negatively associated with reassured-self. Both inadequate-self and hated-self partially mediated the stress–depression and stress–anxiety relationships, whereas reassured-self only partially mediated the stress–depression relationship. Inadequate-self had greater impact on the stress–depression/anxiety pathways than hated-self and reassured-self. Findings indicate that clinical treatment may benefit from targeting the feelings of inadequacy to prevent stress progressing to psychopathology. This is particularly relevant as stress levels are rising globally. Our findings offer developments to the Transactional Model, and help practitioners and educators identify solutions to protect mental health of Czech university students.

Examining the intentions of a Ghanaian technical university students to use e-library

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene Okyere-Kwakye ◽  
Khalil Md Nor
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Technical University

Purpose Electronic library (E-library) is a form of computer mediated system that uses electronic media, such as Web/internet devices and distributes resources to improve on the quality of teaching and learning. Students’ use of e-library for learning is essential and as such the government has invested hugely into its subscription for several university libraries in Ghana. However, most university students feel reluctant to use the e-library resources for their studies. The purpose of this paper is therefore to examine the factors that influence students’ intention to use e-library resources for their studies. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaire was used to collect data from 200 students from one Technical University in Ghana. Structural equation modeling (SmartPLS) was used to analyze the data. Findings The study found that accessibility, attitude, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and relevance to studies have positive significant effect on students’ attitude to use e-library. In addition, self-efficacy, subjective norm and attitude have positive significant influence on students’ intention to use e-library. Research limitations/implications Although the sample frame used for this study may be unique, but the total amount of data collected was limited to providing the general representative of the Ghanaian students in one particular university. Other researchers may consider collecting data from other universities to extend the sample frame for a larger sample size of students. Practical implications Academic administrators need to organize training and workshops on how to use the e-library portal for their search and other didactic assignments. Most importantly, students should be given IT or internet tutorials as foundation for the use of the e-library portal. Social implications Universities have to provide internet access such as hotspot and network routers at the labs, classrooms and other vantage points. It is believed that with these in place, adequate access to the internet would promote students’ engagement on the e-library facility. Originality/value The study examines the factors that influence students’ intention to use e-library resources for their studies in Ghana.

scholarly journals Physical exercise, mental health problems, and suicide attempts in university students

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Grasdalsmoen ◽  
Hege Randi Eriksen ◽  
Kari Jussie Lønning ◽  
Børge Sivertsen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
University Students ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems

scholarly journals Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lifestyles of Health Sciences University Students in Spain: A Longitudinal Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1958
Author(s):  
Idoia Imaz-Aramburu ◽  
Ana-Belén Fraile-Bermúdez ◽  
Batirtze San Martín-Gamboa ◽  
Silvia Cepeda-Miguel ◽  
Borja Doncel-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
Long Time

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted daily activities worldwide. University students may have experienced substantial changes in daily living as a result of restrictions on university attendance. The return to normalcy may take a long time, and understanding the influence that shifts in daily routines have had on the lifestyles of university students may inform approaches to support overall well-being. We analyzed changes in the lifestyles of students enrolled at a health sciences university during the COVID-19 pandemic. This longitudinal study took place at the Faculty of Medicine and Nursing in the University of the Basque Country in Spain, and the final sample consisted of 113 nursing students, 109 medical students, and 45 physiotherapy students. Our results demonstrate changes in lifestyles of university students during the pandemic. MedDiet adherence scores and the percentage of students with high adherence increased during the pandemic. This increase was due to the increased consumption of vegetables and nuts. In terms of physical activity, the practice of moderate and intense physical activity was maintained. These results provide important information for both public health authorities and educational institutions to guide strategies to maintain the well-being of students and enhance opportunities for young adults to lead a healthy lifestyle.

DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY ON SMARTPHONE PREFERENCE AMONG STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 650
Author(s):  
Simon Ayo Adekunle ◽  
Oiza Lauren Dimowo
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Brand Name ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Frequency Table ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Demographic Attributes

This study investigated smartphone preference among undergraduate and postgraduate students in Nigerian universities. Specifically, the study examined the extent to which students’ demographic attributes such as gender, age, usage experience and educational level influence their preference for smartphones. The study also identified and ranked smartphone brands based on selected factors like brand name, brand attachment, perceived usefulness, social influence, price, aesthetic value and product design and features. A cross-sectional survey research design was used for the study. The study population comprised all full-time university students in Nigeria both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Questionnaire was designed and electronically administered using Google Form to the target respondents. After three weeks (10th June to 1st July 2020), five hundred and forty-three (543) responses were collated. However, seventy-eight (78) were found to be invalid. As a result, four hundred and sixty-five (465) responses that formed the sample size were used for the study. The data collected were statistically analyzed using frequency table, percentages, mean, standard deviation and t-test with the aid of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The study found that Samsung is the most preferred smartphone among students. It was also revealed that the first three most important factors that influence students' preference for smartphones are brand name, perceived usefulness, and design/features. The study revealed that demographic attributes do not significantly influence smartphone preference among university students. The study, therefore, recommends that demographic attributes such as gender, age, usage experience and programme should not be significantly considered by manufacturers and marketers of smartphones in product differentiation. Keywords: Brand name, demographics, preference, smartphone, students.    

Factors Influencing Citizens' Intention to Use E-Government Services

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Kofi Mensah ◽  
Mi Jianing ◽  
Dilawar Khan Durrani
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Korean Students ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Perceived Service Quality ◽  
Government Services

The purpose of this research paper is to investigate the determinates of Korean students in China to use e-government services. A total of 400 structured research questionnaire instruments was designed and administered to potential respondents of which 93.75% responded. The Technology Acceptance Mode (TAM) was used as a theoretical framework for this study. The data gathered was analyzed with SPSS version 20. The results show that all the predictors (Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Service Quality, and Citizen Trust) investigated are significant positive determiners of Korean students' intention to adopt and use e-government services. The results further indicated that Citizen Trust positively and significantly moderated the positive relationship between perceived ease of use, perceived service quality and intention to use e-government services but failed to show any positive moderation effect on perceived usefulness and intention to use e-government services. The implications of these findings are further discussed.

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