scholarly journals P4.044 Knowledge and Attitudes About HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Practises in First-Year University Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 89 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A302.1-A302
Author(s):  
B Sangchart ◽  
P Harnlakorn ◽  
P Kosalaraksa ◽  
C Sota ◽  
S Barusrux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Hiv Aids

AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes towards Homosexuals of Black First-Year University Students: 1990–1992

1994 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 819-823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lionel J. Nicholas ◽  
Colin Tredoux ◽  
Priscilla Daniels
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
First Year ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Acquired Immunodeficiency ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Using an anonymous structured questionnaire to obtain baseline data on knowledge and attitudes of first-year black university students about the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and their attitudes towards homosexuals during 1990, 1991, and 1992 ( ns = 1902, 2113, and 1558), the following information was obtained. Students' knowledge of AIDS was inadequate and misconceptions about AIDS transmission prevalent as were prejudiced and exclusionary beliefs about people with AIDS. Little difference was evident on any of the scales over the three-year period.

scholarly journals Effects of health education on HIV/AIDS related knowledge among first year university students in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 1582-90
Author(s):  
Yan Liu ◽  
Li Lu ◽  
Yuan Yuan Wang ◽  
Meredith R Wilkinson ◽  
Yan-Ming Ren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
First Year ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Keywords Hiv ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: The number of new HIV infections has increased and implementation of school-based health education programs on AIDS have been advocated for a long time. Objective: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of an intervention of HIV/AIDS on the knowledge of HIV/ AIDS prevention and control among first year university students. Methods: An awareness questionnaire was adopted to assess awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS pre- and post-health education among first year university students in Qinghai, China. Independent sample t-test, chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression analyses were used. Results: A total of 2,165 and 2,062 first year university students were respectively recruited pre- and post- HIV/AIDS health education. The awareness rate increased significantly after the health education intervention (from 48.59%, 95%CI: 46.47%-50.72% to 76.24%, 95%CI: 74.35%-78.06%). Students from Hui and Tibetan ethnicities, and those holding prej- udices against AIDS patients were less knowledgeable than their counterparts regarding HIV/AIDS related knowledge, whereas urban-dwellers and those with higher paternal education were positively associated with awareness of HIV/AIDS related knowledge (p <0.05). Conclusion: HIV/AIDS awareness among first year university students improved greatly after receiving an education inter- vention, which underscores its utility as part of the approaches of HIV/AIDS control and prevention. Keywords: HIV/AIDS knowledge; awareness; health education; university students; China.

Students’ knowledge and attitudes towards GMOs and nanotechnology

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 628-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharareh Hekmat ◽  
Lindsay Nicole Dawson
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Genetically Modified Organisms ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Nutritional Studies ◽  
First Year University

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate knowledge and attitudes toward genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and nanotechnology among the Canadian youth demographic. The primary objective of this pilot study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes toward GMOs and nanotechnology among first year university students. The secondary objective was to compare knowledge and attitudes toward GMOs and nanotechnology among students studying nutrition as to students who do not study nutrition. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was developed by researchers and student volunteers. This questionnaire was distributed to first year university classes at Western University. The multiple-choice questions were analyzed using SAS, and open-ended questions were analyzed using theme analysis. Findings GMO knowledge was strong for both populations, however questions related to the percentage of GM foods grown in Canada indicated nutrition students had a stronger GMO knowledge (p = 0.031). Open-ended questions revealed overall attitudes toward GMOs were either unsure or negative between both populations. Nutrition students had a more positive attitude toward nanotechnology, and a slightly stronger knowledge regarding applications of nanotechnology (p = 0.006). Theme analysis indicated that participants enrolled in nutritional studies were less apprehensive toward GMOs. No differences were indicated in open-ended questions related to nanotechnology between both groups, which may be due to the lack of awareness related to the novelty of the technology. Research limitations/implications Without a validated questionnaire, this reduces the reliability of the results from the questionnaire. The questionnaire was carefully designed by combining previous studies questionnaires, as well as producing questions from related literature, which increases the reliability and accuracy of the questionnaire. In addition, the questionnaires underwent several rounds of pre-piloting as well as multiple revisions with current health-care professions to increase the reliability and accuracy of the questionnaire. Practical implications This study will assist in understanding the current knowledge of GMOs and nanotechnology among first year university students. This will then allow us to understand if knowledge has a factor in altering students’ attitudes toward these technologies. If students do not have a strong knowledge toward these technologies, then this may lead to the potential implementation of education regarding GMOs and nanotechnology. As these technologies are emerging and being used in everyday food items, individuals should be aware of the implications, as well as the benefits of these technologies. Originality/value This is the first study regarding this topic in Canada. Results from this study provide baseline data that may be used to conduct future research.

scholarly journals Factors associated with depressive episode among first year University students in Serbia

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Čanković ◽  
D Čanković ◽  
I Radić ◽  
D Rakić ◽  
S Ukropina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
University Students ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Support Network ◽  
First Year ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
First Year University

Abstract Background Some findings indicate that university students are at higher risk of depression despite being a socially advantaged population, showing that 15 to 25% of them develop some type of mental disorder during graduation, and depression is one of the most prevalent. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and its association with gender, material status, social health, and behavioral factors among university students. Methods The research represents a cross-sectional study conducted at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. The research involved 455 first-year students. The average age of participants was 19.3 years (72.1% girls and 27.9% boys). Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to measure depressive symptoms (cut point for depressive episode ≥10). Additional questions were focused on self-assessed material status, social health, and behavioral factors (smoking and alcohol use). The binary logistic regression model was used to estimate the association between depression and observed independent variables. Results The prevalence of moderate to severe depressive episode among students was 18.0%, with no gender differences. Out of the total, 11.0% of students had suicidal thoughts or thoughts of hurting themselves. Multivariable logistic regression showed that self-assessed poor material status (OR = 2.04; 95%CI: 1.06-3.89), self-assessed poor social health (OR = 8.9; 95%CI:4.87-16.42) and smoking (OR = 2.18; 95%CI: 1.09-4.39) were significant predictors of depression among first-year university students. Conclusions High prevalence of depressive episode among university students call for the action for the promotion of mental health, particularly among those of lower socioeconomic status, and points out the importance of social health and social network in the prevention of mental disorders. Key messages Students on the first year of University should be screened for depressive symptoms. It is important to educate students on how to create a strong support network and to implement intervention programs for improving mental health through fostering healthy lifestyles change.

Group Projects for First-year University Students: an evaluation

1995 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Garvin ◽  
A. C. Butcher ◽  
L. A. J. Stefani ◽  
V. N. Tariq ◽  
M. H. R. Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
Group Projects ◽  
First Year University
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