Effects of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking on the Spirometric Profile of University Students in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background. Waterpipe smoking in young individuals is increasing with limited studies addressing its respiratory health effects. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of waterpipe smoking on young adults’ lung functions. Spirometric parameters were compared between waterpipe smokers and nonsmokers. Methods. A comparative cross-sectional study of university students, including males and females, was conducted. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to record students’ characteristics. The spirometry test was performed to assess students’ lung functions; we recorded the forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC ratio, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and forced expiratory flow between 25 and 75% of FVC (FEF25–75%). Results. A total of 300 apparently healthy students (150 waterpipe smokers and 150 nonsmokers) were included in the study. Waterpipe smokers showed significantly lower values in FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF, and FEF25–75% compared to the nonsmoker group (P<0.05 to P<0.001). The subgroup analysis on female students (50 WP smokers and 50 nonsmokers) showed a significant decrease in FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF, and FEF25–75% parameters (P<0.001). Conclusion. Waterpipe smoking is associated with reduced spirometric parameters in healthy young adults with relatively limited smoking years.

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Waterpipe smoking among university students in Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-08686-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jung Jae Lee ◽

Yongda Wu ◽

Man Ping Wang ◽

Karly Cheuk-Yin Yeung ◽

Janet Yuen-Ha Wong ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Waterpipe Smoking ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Dental Malocclusion among University Students and Its Effect on Self-esteem: A Cross-sectional Study

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1290 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 204-208 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Arsalan Sheikh ◽

Thomas Mathew ◽

Tan Bee Siew

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

University Students ◽

Social Impact ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Class I ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Treatment Needs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Malocclusion

ABSTRACT Introduction Studies on prevalence of malocclusion and self-esteem among young adults are sparse in Malaysia. The objectives of this study were to highlight the type of Angle's malocclusion most commonly prevalent in young adults of International Medical University (IMU) of age 18 to 25 years as well as to assess the social impact of malocclusion in them. Another objective was to identify the young adults’ satisfaction level with the appearance of the teeth and self-perceived orthodontic treatment needs using a questionnaire and to correlate groups of malocclusion with self-esteem. Materials and methods All 142 subjects were randomly selected from the name list of different cohorts of students in IMU. Study information was provided to the subjects along with the consent form and two questionnaires about global self-esteem (GSE) and social impact of malocclusion. Intraoral clinical examination was performed using disposable mouth mirror, probe and metal ruler in presence of artificial illumination. Angle's molar relation and other occlusal characteristics were recorded. Results Angle's class I malocclusion was most prevalent (48.6%), followed by class III (26.8%), class II (16.2%) and normal occlusion (8.5%). Analysis of variance Anova test showed no significant association between Angle's malocclusion and GSE with mean self-esteem score of 14.1, 15.5 and 13.8 for class I, II and III malocclusion respectively. Conclusion The satisfaction with the teeth appearance (0.026) and social impact of malocclusion (0.004) had significant association. How to cite this article Sheikh A, Mathew T, Siew TB. Dental Malocclusion among University Students and Its Effect on Selfesteem: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2014;5(4):204-208.

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Comparative analysis of respiratory health profile among female beedi and non-beedi workers in a district of West Bengal

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v12i7.34818 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 100-106

Author(s):

Sujata Biswas ◽

Nisha Bharti ◽

Gandhari Basu

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Health ◽

Chronic Respiratory Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Forced Expiratory Volume ◽

Health Profile ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽

Forced Expiratory Flow ◽

Expiratory Flow ◽

Obesity Hypertension

Background: Beedi workers are more prone to develop chronic respiratory diseases over time. Aims and Objectives: The present research aimed to investigate and compare the respiratory health profile and the factors associated among the beedi workers and non-beedi workers. Materials and Methods: An analytical, community based, cross sectional study was conducted among 60 female beedi and non-beedi workers. Multistage sampling was used to select three wards out of twenty wards under a municipality of the study district. After interview with a pre-designed structured questionnaire, the respondents were examined clinically and pulmonary function test was done using a portable spirometer. Results: All beedi workers were married and 23.3% were illiterate. Most of them had 1to 10 years exposure. Half of them initiated their work between 11 to 20 years. Rate of tobacco smoking, obesity, hypertension, asthma, diabetes was high among beedi workers. Forced Vital Capacity, Forced Expiratory Flow 25-75 and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate were significantly more among non-beedi workers. Forced Expiratory Volume in 1st second was more among non-beedi workers but FEV1/FVC ratio was same for both the group. Conclusion: Significantly better respiratory health profile of non-beedi workers have reflected beedi binding as a reason behind chronic respiratory disease. Therefore, awareness generation session regarding occupation based adverse effects and safety measures must be conducted at regular interval to make the working condition favorable.

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Which Nutritional and Demographic Characteristics Effect Hopelessness in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study of University Students from Turkey

Acibadem Universitesi Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi ◽

10.31067/acusaglik.840850 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Zeynep UZDİL ◽

Nermin KILIÇ ◽

Aliye ÖZENOĞLU

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Prevalence, Predictors, and Characteristics of Waterpipe Smoking Among Jazan University Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Annals of Global Health ◽

10.5334/aogh.2912 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 86 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sarah Salih ◽

Samy Shaban ◽

Zainab Athwani ◽

Faizah Alyahyawi ◽

Sana Alharbi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Waterpipe Smoking ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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E-cigarettes use among university students in Jordan: Perception and related knowledge

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0262090 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (12) ◽

pp. e0262090

Author(s):

Nour A. Al-Sawalha ◽

Basima A. Almomani ◽

Enas Mokhemer ◽

Samah F. Al-Shatnawi ◽

Roba Bdeir

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Medical Students ◽

University Students ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public And Private ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

The use of e-cigarettes has been increasing in popularity among people, especially young adults. Assessing young individuals’ perceptions of e-cigarettes can help to identify factors that may influence their decision to use e-cigarettes. To examine prevalence, perceptions, and knowledge of e-cigarettes among university students in Jordan, an observational cross-sectional study using an online self-administered questionnaire was conducted among students from public and private universities between October 2020 and January 2021. A total of 1259 university students completed the questionnaire. Approximately, 11% of participants reported e-cigarettes use. Among users, 26.5% used it for the purpose of smoking cessation, while 22% of them used it out of curiosity, and 20.5% used it as they believed it is less harmful than other tobacco products. Multivariate analysis showed that conventional cigarette smokers were independently associated with a better knowledge about e-cigarettes (OR = 1.496, 95CI% = 1.018–2.197, p-value = 0.040). In addition, medical students showed a significantly better knowledge compared to non-medical students (OR = 1.710, 95CI% = 1.326–2.204, p-value = <0.001). In Jordan, e-cigarettes use is less popular compared to other countries. Nonetheless, educational interventions are needed to correct misconceptions about e-cigarettes among young adults.

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Social and Psychosocial Factors Affecting Eating Habits Among University Students in Syria: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-559421/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Homam Alolabi ◽

Mhd Obai Alchallah ◽

Fatema Mohsen ◽

Marah Marrawi ◽

Zaynab Alourfi

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

University Students ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

Abstract Background: Syrian eating habits are trending towards westernized patterns that are high in carbohydrates, fats, and meat. This accompanied by an increasingly sedentary lifestyle has affected young adults’ dietary habits. As a consequence, obesity and overweight young adults are significantly increasing in prevalence. This study aims to assess the pattern of eating habits and their relation with psychosocial factors among university students. The objective of this study is to identify factors associated with eating habits and psychological factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Syrian Private University students using a self-administrated questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 3 sections: socio-demographic characteristics, eating habits, and psychosocial factors. Hierarchical multivariate linear regression was used to obtain factors associated significantly with eating habit score and psychological factors.Results: Of 728 students included in the study 398 (54.7%) were females. Overweight and obese participants represented 154 (21.4%) and 49 (6.8%) respectively. 316 (43.4%) were smokers and 135 (18.5%) drank alcohol. Only 233 (32%) and 306 (42%) had meals and breakfast regularly respectively. Participants’ mean total of eating habits was 5.96 (SD ± 1.95). Multivariate analysis revealed smoking, exercising, living with family, and “eat because of feeling happy” were factors significantly associated with eating habits score and psychological factors (p<0.05). Conclusions: Most of the students demonstrated healthy eating habits. The identified socio-demographic factors associated with eating habits can be used to provide lifestyle modification advice via health promotion programs targeted at these specific groups.

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What Determines The Migration Intentions Of University Students?

Balkan Region Conference on Engineering and Business Education ◽

10.2478/cplbu-2014-0042 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 193-198

Author(s):

Heiko Haase ◽

Arndt Lautenschläger

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Career Choice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Migration Decision ◽

Considerable Proportion ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Intention To Stay ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

AbstractThe paper aims at exploring determinants of the university students' intentions to stay within their university region. At this, we presume that students' career choice motivations are related to their professional intentions, which again, along with demographic characteristics, affect their migration decision. Our analysis is based on a cross-sectional study of 2,353 students from three different higher education institutions, two of them located in Germany and one in Namibia. Results indicate that in Germany migration matters because a considerable proportion of students intend to leave the university region after graduation. At this, we found that the students' geographical provenance exerts the most significant effect on the intention to stay. Moreover, certain professional intentions were directly and some career choice motivations were indirectly linked with the intention to remain at the university location. We present several conclusions and implications.

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