O1-S05.03 Behavioural factors associated with Bacterial vaginosis (BV) in women who have sex with women (WSW): the Women On Women's (WOW) Health Study

BackgroundAlthough Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-mandated waterpipe tobacco warnings were not required until August 2018, some waterpipe tobacco packaging (WTP) sold in the USA, contained warnings prior to this date. We examined the prevalence of WTP warning exposure and whether exposure influenced risk perceptions or use among young adult (aged 18–24 years) current waterpipe users.MethodsWe used data from waves 1 (2013–2014) and 2 (2014–2015) of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study, a nationally representative longitudinal study of US adults and youth. We conducted logistic regression analyses to identify factors associated with wave 1 warning exposure, and whether wave 1 WTP warning exposure predicted wave 2 relative risk perceptions and waterpipe use.ResultsMore than one-third of our sample (35.9%, 95% CI 33.5 to 38.4) reported past-month WTP warning exposure. Exposure was higher among males (adjusted OR (AOR)=1.34, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.72), those who usually do not share the waterpipe (AOR=3.10, 95% CI 1.45 to 6.60), those who purchased waterpipe tobacco (AOR=1.73, 95% CI 1.28 to 2.34), and those with a regular brand (AOR=1.84, 95% CI 1.26 to 2.68). Those exposed to WTP warnings at wave 1 were more likely than those not exposed to perceive waterpipe tobacco to be as or more harmful than cigarettes at wave 2 (AOR=1.35, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.78). There was no association between wave 1 WTP exposure and wave 2 waterpipe use.ConclusionsMore than one-third of US young adult current waterpipe users reported WTP warning exposure prior to FDA-mandated warning implementation. Findings suggest the mandated warning may result in high exposure among users; it will be critical to assess exposure’s impact on risk perceptions and behaviour after FDA-mandated warnings are implemented.

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Who Purchases Tobacco Online? Findings from Waves 1 and 4 of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study

Tobacco Regulatory Science ◽

10.18001/trs.7.3.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 155-169

Author(s):

Jessica L. King ◽

Julie W. Merten ◽

Nicole E. Nicksic

Keyword(s):

Black Youth ◽

Health Study ◽

Tobacco Products ◽

Population Assessment ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Us

Objectives: We examined the prevalence of and factors associated with usually purchasing tobacco online. Methods: We analyzed Waves 1 (2013-14) and 4 (2016-17) of the US Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health adult (18+) and youth (12-17) studies: 15,450 adults and 495 youth in 2013-14 and 15,037 adults and 465 youth in 2016-17. Z-tests compared the prevalence of usually purchasing tobacco online between waves and weighted multivariable regressions identified associations between purchasing online and sociodemographics. Results: The prevalence of usually purchasing tobacco online increased from 2.5% to 3.3% among adults (p < .05) and from 2.5% to 4.4% among youth (p < .05), generalizing to a US population of 2,000,000 adults and 35,000 youth. E-cigarettes and cigars and e-cigarettes and waterpipe tobacco were the most common products among adults and youth, respectively. Men, adults with greater education, adults with higher income, and non-Hispanic black youth had greater odds of purchasing tobacco online (p < .05). Conclusions: Usually purchasing tobacco online remains low, although ever purchasing was not assessed. Efforts should be made to expand Internet tobacco purchasing surveillance and extend and enforce restrictions broadly across tobacco products to reduce youth access.

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Factors associated with elevated consumption of alcohol in older adults—comparison between China and Norway: the CLHLS and the HUNT Study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028646 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. e028646 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Juan Li ◽

Bei Wu ◽

Kjerstin Tevik ◽

Steinar Krokstad ◽

AS Helvik

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Older Adults ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Health Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chinese Sample ◽

Factors Associated

ObjectivesThe primary objective was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with elevated alcohol consumption among older adults 65 years and above in China and Norway. The secondary objective was to compare the prevalence and factors in the two countries.DesignA secondary data analysis was conducted using two large cross-sectional studies (Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey data in 2008–2009 and Nord-Trøndelag Health Study data in 2006–2008).ParticipantsA total of 3223 (weighted) Chinese older adults and 6210 Norwegian older adults who responded drinking alcohol were included in the analysis.Outcome measuresThe dependent variable was elevated alcohol consumption, which was calculated as a ratio of those with elevated drinking among current drinkers. Multivariable logistic regression was used to test the dependent variable.ResultsThe prevalence of elevated alcohol consumption among current drinkers for the Chinese and Norwegian samples were 78.3% (weighted) and 5.1%, respectively. Being male was related to a higher likelihood of elevated alcohol consumption in both Chinese and Norwegian samples (OR=2.729, 95% CI 2.124 to 3.506, OR=2.638, 95% CI 1.942 to 3.585). Being older, with higher levels of education and a living spouse or partner were less likely to have elevated drinking in the Chinese sample (OR=0.497, 95% CI 0.312 to 0.794, OR=0.411, 95% CI 0.260 to 0.649, OR=0.533, 95% CI 0.417 to 0.682, respectively). Among Norwegian older adults, a higher level of education was related to higher likelihood of elevated drinking (OR=1.503, 95% CI 1.092 to 2.069, OR=3.020, 95% CI 2.185 to 4.175). Living in rural areas and higher life satisfaction were related to lower likelihood of elevated drinking in the Norwegian sample (OR=0.739, 95% CI 0.554 to 0.984, OR=0.844, 95% CI 0.729 to 0.977, respectively).ConclusionsThe elevated alcohol consumption patterns were strikingly different between China and Norway in regards to prevalence and socioeconomic distribution. To develop and implement culturally appropriate public health policies regarding alcohol in the future, public health policy makers and professionals need to be aware of the cultural differences and consider the demographic, social and economic characteristics of their intended population.

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Psychological and behavioural factors associated with sexual risk behaviour among Slovak students

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/1471-2458-9-15 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Ondrej Kalina ◽

Andrea M Geckova ◽

Pavol Jarcuska ◽

Olga Orosova ◽

Jitse P van Dijk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sexual Risk ◽

Risk Behaviour ◽

Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Behavioural Factors

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Psycho-behavioral factors associated with neurocognitive performance among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Accra, Ghana

African Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ahs.v20i2.6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 587-596

Author(s):

Nana Asiedu ◽

Irene Kretchy ◽

Emmanuel Asampong

Keyword(s):

Operating Characteristic ◽

Neurocognitive Impairment ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Neurocognitive Performance ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Hiv Management ◽

Behavioural Factors ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Selection Of

Background: It is estimated that almost half of all people living with HIV have some form of neurocognitive impairment, but few studies have looked at the risk of neurocognitive impairment and its associated factors in Ghana, due in part to limited resources for such testing. Objective: To examine neurocognitive performance in a group of Ghanaians living with HIV and possible factors that contribute to their performance. Methods: One hundred and four patients were assessed using a selection of brief non-invasive neuropsychological assess- ments as well as the International HIV Dementia Scale. Psycho-behavioural factors (alcohol use, depression, and medication adherence) as well as demographic characteristics and functional daily activities were assessed to determine their association with neurocognitive performance, using linear regression and receiver operating characteristic analyses. Results: About 48% of the participants met the criteria for risk of neurocognitive impairment. Age, education, and symp- toms of depression were found to be significantly associated with the risk of impairment. Conclusion: Some people living with HIV showed risk of neurocognitive impairment, which was significantly associated with education, age and depressive symptoms. It is therefore important to consider routine neurocognitive screening in HIV management to recognize any risks for early interventions. Keywords: ART adherence; depression; neurologic disease.

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Social and behavioural factors associated with risky sexual behaviours among university students in nine ASEAN countries: a multi-country cross-sectional study

SAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS ◽

10.1080/17290376.2018.1503967 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 71-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Siyan Yi ◽

Vannarath Te ◽

Supa Pengpid ◽

Karl Peltzer

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽

Asean Countries ◽

Behavioural Factors

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Effect of age and parity on maternal behaviour in single-bearing Merino ewes

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ◽

10.1071/ea9930721 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 721 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

G Alexander ◽

LR Bradley ◽

D Stevens

Keyword(s):

Previous Experience ◽

Maternal Behaviour ◽

Cooperative Behaviour ◽

Factors Associated ◽

High Incidence ◽

Behavioural Factors ◽

Effect Of Age

Behavioural factors associated with lamb mortality were examined in regard to the relative effects of age and parity in single-bearing Merino ewes. Primiparas tended to have longer labour and higher lamb mortality than multiparous ewes. Maternal behaviour in primiparas was characterised by more desertions, a smaller proportion that stood and started to groom their lambs immediately after birth, and a larger proportion with non-cooperative behaviour during the initial sucking attempts of the lamb. These traits, and a high incidence of malpresentations, were particularly marked in 5-year-old primiparas deliberately denied access to rams in previous seasons. There was no evidence of improved maternal behavioural attributes associated with increasing age of ewe that were independent of previous experience in giving birth and rearing lambs.

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