scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of smoking in middle and high school students: a school-based cross-sectional study in Zhejiang Province, China

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e010379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Jie-Ming Zhong ◽  
Le Fang ◽  
Hao Wang
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Zhejiang Province ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Based

scholarly journals Cannabis use among middle and high school students in Ontario: a school-based cross-sectional study

CMAJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. E50-E56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugues Sampasa-Kanyinga ◽  
Hayley A. Hamilton ◽  
Allana G. LeBlanc ◽  
Jean-Philippe Chaput
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Based

Neck pain and associated factors in a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil: cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 139 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
Alberto de Vitta ◽  
Thiago Paulo Frascareli Bento ◽  
Priscila de Oliveira Perrucini ◽  
Lilian Assunção Felippe ◽  
Regina Célia Poli-Frederico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The City

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and associated factors on menstrual hygiene among high school students of North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, 2019: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Getnet Gedefaw ◽  
Fentanesh Endalew ◽  
Bitewsh Azmeraw ◽  
Bethelhem Walelign ◽  
Eyob Shitie
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
North Wollo

Abstract Objective Lack of proper menstrual hygiene predisposes women to different infectious and chronic obstetric and gynecological problems. A Facility based cross-sectional study was implemented from October 1- December 10, 2018. The data was collected using structured, pretested questioners among female high school students. Systematic random sampling technique was implemented. Data was entered and analyzed through Epi data 3.1 and SPSS respectively. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, practice and its associated factors of menstrual hygiene among high school students in North Wollo Zone, Woldia, Ethiopia. Results This study revealed that 365(89.2%), 200(48.9%) and 196(47.9%) of the study participants have good knowledge, good practice and good attitude about menstrual hygiene respectively. Being grade 10 students [AOR=3.96, 95% CI =2.0-7.8], and having good practice of menstrual hygiene (AOR=2.52, 95% CI= 1.26-5) had positive association with menstrual hygiene knowledge. Maternal education level (AOR=1.86, 95% CI=1.18-2.9), being grade 10 students (AOR =2.3, 95% CI=1.48-3.56) were associated factors for practicing menstrual hygiene. Being grade 10 students (AOR=1.9, 95% CI=1.2-2.8), age ≥18 years (AOR=1.67, 95% CI=1.09-2.55) were statistically and positively associated with the attitude of menstrual hygiene.

scholarly journals Premarital sexual practices and associated factors among high school students in Hawassa city in Ethiopia, 2018: institutional-based cross sectional study design

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Melkamu B. Selgado
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Premarital Sexual

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Youth reproductive health problems have been an issues of worldwide especially Africa countries, including Ethiopia; in addition to these population took more than two-third of overall population. To address problems effectively, up to date information on adolescent premarital sexual practices and factors related was needed. To determine the magnitude of pre-marital sexual practices and associated factors among high school students in Hawassa city, Ethiopia 2018.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> School based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected sample of high school students of Hawassa city from October 12-22, 2018. A total of 813 students were participated in the study. Data were collected using anonymous self-administered questionnaire. After data was collected, it was coded and entered in to the computer using EPIinfo software and finally exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Descriptive statistics was computed to describe basic socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the participants. Bivariate logistic analysis was done to know the candidate variables (p value less than or equals to 0.25) for multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine significantly associated variable with outcome of interest.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Study revealed that magnitude of premarital sexual intercourse found to be 11.9% (61 were males and 39 females) of 813 total sample. Drinking alcohol with AOR: l8.43; 95% CI (5.12, 13.94), watching pornographic films with AOR: 5.96; 95% CI (3.80, 9.37), educational status of mother with AOR: 7.35; 95% CI (4.56, 11.89), male sex with AOR: 0.48; 95% CI (0.31, 0.75) has statically association with premarital sexual practices.</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> One in ten students had premarital sexual practice. Moreover, practicing risky sexual behaviors such drinking alcohols, watching pornographic films and mother education status are found to be predicators. Therefore, it is imperative to bring behavioral change through establishing and strengthening school female reproductive health program and empowerment of women in education.

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