scholarly journals Gender differences in the prevalence and clustering of multiple health risk behaviours in young adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (9) ◽  
pp. 2098-2113 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Kritsotakis ◽  
Maria Psarrou ◽  
Maria Vassilaki ◽  
Zacharenia Androulaki ◽  
Anastas E. Philalithis
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours ◽  
Multiple Health

scholarly journals The importance of relationships in adolescent risk behaviour prevention

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Cooper ◽  
M Lhussier
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Adolescent Risk ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours ◽  
Multiple Health

Abstract Health risk behaviours are a key contributing factor to adolescent morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, evidence shows that health behaviours begun in adolescence can impact on wellbeing across the lifespan. Current evidence suggests it is advantageous to target multiple health risk behaviours simultaneously, however efficacy testing remains the key focal point for research, with few studies exploring common underlying causal and contextual factors which may contribute to the success or failure of a programme. Methods This review used a customised realist approach, to explore how, why, for whom, and in what circumstances programmes are most successful in preventing multiple health risk behaviours in adolescents. The review synthesised evidence from published literature, along with qualitative data from stakeholders collected through focus groups with young people (n = 28) and school nurses (n = 22), and interviews with adolescent health and wellbeing practitioners (n = 8). Findings: Across all the realist programme theories developed, the role of relationships was the most commonly occurring theme. This theme goes beyond the expected impact of the relationship between programme deliverers and recipients, and familial and peer attachments, also taking in to consideration the relationships between programme and school leaders and staff, support networks and collaborative relationships between staff, and wider social connectedness within the community. These in turn were impacted upon by wider contextual factors, such as family, community, culture, socioeconomic status, intersectionality, and health inequalities. Conclusions These findings provide important insight in to understanding how, why, for whom, and in what circumstances multiple risk behaviour prevention programmes succeed or fail. Further to this they highlight key areas for consideration in the development of future adolescent public health interventions. Key messages Relationships built on trust and genuine care can improve adolescent risk behaviour prevention outcomes. Broader sociocultural context provide key explanations for variations in programme outcomes.

scholarly journals Health-Risk Behaviours and Injuries among Youth and Young Adults in Chiang Mai, Thailand: A Population-Based Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3696
Author(s):  
Apichai Wattanapisit ◽  
Wichuda Jiraporncharoen ◽  
Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish ◽  
Surin Jiraniramai ◽  
Kanittha Thaikla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Chiang Mai ◽  
The Past ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of health-risk behaviours (alcohol use, tobacco smoking and gambling) and the associations between health-risk behaviours and injuries among youth (15–24 years) and young adults (25–39 years). A multi-stage cluster sampling survey was conducted in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The associations between health-risk behaviours and injuries were analysed using logistic regression and adjusted for potential confounders. Sample weights were applied in all analyses. Six-hundred-and-thirty participants were included. Fifty-three percent of males and 12.3% of females drank in the past three months. Smoking in the past three months was higher among males (38.5%) than females (0.7%). About a quarter of men and a fifth of the women had gambled in the past year. A total of 6.4% of males and 4.8% of females sought medical attention in the past year due to injuries. Compared to those without any of the three health-risk behaviours, the odds ratio for injuries requiring medical attention was 3.81 (95% CI: 1.33 to 10.90, p = 0.013) for those with two health-risk behaviours and 13.8 (95% CI: 4.24 to 45.10, p < 0.001) for those with all three health-risk behaviours. Injury prevention policies may need to incorporate interventions designed to assess multiple health-risk behaviours.

scholarly journals Sports and energy drink consumption are linked to health-risk behaviours among young adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 2794-2803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Larson ◽  
Melissa N Laska ◽  
Mary Story ◽  
Dianne Neumark-Sztainer
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Energy Drink ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Energy Drink Consumption ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours

AbstractObjectiveNational data for the USA show increases in sports and energy drink consumption over the past decade with the largest increases among young adults aged 20–34 years. The present study aimed to identify sociodemographic factors and health-risk behaviours associated with sports and energy drink consumption among young adults.DesignCross-sectional analysis of survey data from the third wave of a cohort study (Project EAT-III: Eating and Activity in Teens and Young Adults). Regression models stratified on gender and adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics were used to examine associations of sports and energy drink consumption with eating behaviours, physical activity, media use, weight-control behaviours, sleep patterns and substance use.SettingParticipants completed baseline surveys in 1998–1999 as students at public secondary schools in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA and the EAT-III surveys online or by mail in 2008–2009.SubjectsThe sample consisted of 2287 participants (55 % female, mean age 25·3 years).ResultsResults showed 31·0 % of young adults consumed sports drinks and 18·8 % consumed energy drinks at least weekly. Among men and women, sports drink consumption was associated with higher sugar-sweetened soda and fruit juice intake, video game use and use of muscle-enhancing substances like creatine (P≤0·01). Energy drink consumption was associated with lower breakfast frequency and higher sugar-sweetened soda intake, video game use, use of unhealthy weight-control behaviours, trouble sleeping and substance use among men and women (P<0·05).ConclusionsHealth professionals should consider the clustering of sports and energy drink consumption with other unhealthy behaviours in the design of programmes and services for young adults.

scholarly journals Can We Reverse this Trend? Exploring Health and Risk Behaviours of Grade 12 Cohorts of Ontario Students from 2013–2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3109
Author(s):  
Adam G. Cole ◽  
Rachel E. Laxer ◽  
Karen A. Patte ◽  
Scott T. Leatherdale
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours ◽  
School Day ◽  
Promotion Strategies ◽  
Multidimensional Health ◽  
Multiple Health ◽  
Inadequate Sleep ◽  
Over Time

Adolescents engage in multiple health risk behaviours that put them at risk of future chronic disease. By the time students graduate from secondary school, they may be engaging in behaviours that set them on a particular health trajectory. It is important to monitor the co-occurrence of health risk behaviours of cohorts of grade 12 students over time to highlight important areas for intervention. The purpose of this study was to examine trends in health and risk behaviours over six waves among subsequent cohorts of grade twelve students from Ontario, Canada. A total of 44,740 grade 12 students participated in the COMPASS study across the six waves (2013/14 to 2018/19), and self-reported movement (physical activity, screen time, sleep), dietary (fruit and vegetables, breakfast), and substance use (smoking, vaping, binge drinking, and cannabis use) behaviours. Over 91.0% of students reported engaging in three or more health risk behaviours, with increases in the number of students reporting inadequate sleep, not eating breakfast on every school day, and vaping over time. Although modest, the wave 6 cohort reported slightly more risk behaviours compared with the wave 1 cohort, highlighting the importance of multidimensional health promotion strategies across multiple settings.

scholarly journals Longitudinal patterns of active leisure among South African youth: gender differences and associations with health risk behaviours

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa K. Tibbits ◽  
Linda L. Caldwell ◽  
Edward A. Smith ◽  
Tania Vergnani ◽  
Lisa Wegner
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
South African ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Longitudinal Patterns ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours ◽  
African Youth ◽  
Active Leisure

Tobacco use and associated health risk behaviours among university students in 27 countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Dietary Risk ◽  
Health Risk Behaviours ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Multiple Health ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

AbstractBackgroundEvidence of the relationship between tobacco use and multiple health risk behaviours is limited.ObjectivesThe study aimed to investigate the relationship between tobacco use and health risk behaviours in university students across different cultures.MethodsIn a cross-sectional study the sample included 23,396 university students from 27 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas.ResultsIndicate that 5.8 and 5.5% were daily and not daily tobacco users, respectively. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, less than daily and/or daily tobacco use was associated with nutrition and dietary risk behaviour (overweight or obesity, high sodium consumption, rarely or never having breakfast and not avoiding fat and cholesterol), addictive behaviour (binge drinking, drug use, and gambling), sleep risk behaviours (long sleep, poor sleep quality and restless sleep) and other health risk behaviour (having been in a physical fight, inadequate tooth brushing, and multiple sexual partners in the past year).ConclusionsCompared to non-tobacco users, less than daily and/or daily tobacco users had significantly higher overweight or obesity, dietary risk behaviour, addictive behaviour, sleep risk behaviours and other health risk behaviour. These associations may be taken into account in health promotion strategies targeting multiple health compromising behaviours.

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