Greek university student’s attitudes and beliefs concerning mental illness and its treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (6) ◽  
pp. 515-526
Author(s):  
Chrysi K Kaparounaki ◽  
Chrysoula A Koraka ◽  
Eleni S Kotsi ◽  
Anna-Maria P Ntziovara ◽  
Gerasimos C Kyriakidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Psychiatric Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mental Patients ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Student's Attitudes

Introduction: Stigma concerning mental disorder is a widespread phenomenon concerning the beliefs and attitudes of the public toward mental patients with a significant negative impact on state policy and the outcome of the patients. Material and methods: The study included 1,363 students of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The survey was based on an Internet-based electronic platform. The statistical analysis included analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Yates corrected chi-square test. Results: Approximately, 87% of students responded that they know what mental disorder is, 70% were informed from the Internet, 30% consider mental patients responsible for their condition, more than 95% blame the way they were raised and almost 60% consider mental disorder to be heritable. Only a minority feel negatively with a mental patient around and close to 80% would socialize with them. More than 80% accept the need for psychiatric medication treatment but the opinion is split concerning compulsory treatment, and one-third consider medication to be harmful. Discussion: The results of this study suggest that most students believe they know much about mental illness; however, overall their responses are contradictory. They reply with confidence although they are informed mainly by the media and the Internet in an unreliable way. A number of factors including gender, specific school or personal experience of mental disorder in the family seem to influence the result. A combined educational plus contact might be necessary to reduce stigma, since education alone seems to exert a weak effect.

Pregnant women readiness to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ahmadian ◽  
Reza Khajouei ◽  
Sudabeh Kamali ◽  
Moghaddameh Mirzaee ◽  
Arefeh Ameri
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Chi Square Test

BACKGROUND Today, the Internet may be a promising tool for interventions for pregnant women. However, these kinds of tools are only helpful if users are ready to use them. OBJECTIVE The present study was conducted with the aim of readiness assessment of pregnant women to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth. METHODS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. RESULTS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. CONCLUSIONS The use of the Internet by pregnant women depends on factors such as infrastructure, affordability, and skills readiness. This study showed that speed and the quality of the Internet, hardware and software availability, affordability of the Internet, and access to the Internet training were factors in measuring E-health readiness assessment. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable

scholarly journals Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Konsumsi Alkohol Anak Jalanan di Kota Kediri

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Esta Ruri Solecha ◽  
Diah Indriani
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Street Children ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
The Family ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Approach Method

The behavior of alcohol consumption among street children is a serious health problem, because the behavior can have a negative impact. This behavior occurs due to imperfect social interaction in the community and life within the family of street children. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the behavior of alcohol consumption in street children in Kediri. This research method using quantitative approach method. The population in this study is all street children in Kediri with the criteria of adolescents ie age 10-19 years. The sample used in this study were 30 respondents, using accidental sampling method. The variables used are alcohol consumption behavior, attitude, knowledge, affordability, and peers. Data were collected using questionnaire and data analysis using Chi-square test. The results showed that of 30 street children respondents 76.7% consumed alcohol. The result of Chi-square test shows that the level factor of knowledge, attitude, affordability and environment of peers who have many opportunities to perform alcohol consumption behavior is the affordability factor with OR = 15.8. This means that the easier a person to get an alcoholic drink the greater the chance to behave alcohol consumption.

What constitutes recovery in schizophrenia? Client and caregiver perspectives from South India

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhashini Gopal ◽  
Greeshma Mohan ◽  
Sujit John ◽  
Vijaya Raghavan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Internal Validation ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Female Clients ◽  
Back To Work

Background: Understanding the concept of recovery in severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia from the social and cultural aspects is important as it will help in developing models of recovery and appropriate interventions. Client and caregiver perspectives on recovery play a significant role in shaping these models and interventions. Hence, the aim of this study was to understand how clients with schizophrenia and their caregivers perceive recovery and to examine the differences between male and female clients with schizophrenia. Materials and methods: A total of 100 clients with schizophrenia and 80 caregivers of clients with schizophrenia were included in the study after written informed consent. A semi-structured proforma was used to collect the sociodemographic profile and illness variables. A questionnaire was developed to assess the indicators of recovery from mental illness and was administered to study participants. Descriptive statistics including frequency and percentages were used along with the chi-square test for analysis. Results: The most common indicators of recovery for the clients with schizophrenia were absence of symptoms (88%), no relapse (70%) and going back to work (70%), while for the caregivers were absence of symptoms (100%), becoming independent (92.5%) and no relapse (91%). Indicators of recovery were similar between male and female clients with schizophrenia except for the need to stop medication as an indicator of recovery observed significantly more in females ( p = .006). Most clients used internal validation of indicators to assess their recovery (79%). Conclusion: Results indicate that clients and caregivers from India perceive recovery as being symptom free, able to go back to work and being independent. Clients with schizophrenia use internal validation to assess recovery. Gender does not play a role in the perceptions toward recovery in schizophrenia. These results will help in developing models of recovery for severe mental illness in Indian context leading to tailored interventions.

Malocclusion: Social, Functional and Emotional Influence on Children

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
PA Martins-Júnior ◽  
LS Marques ◽  
ML Ramos-Jorge ML
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Open Bite ◽  
Anterior Open Bite ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: To determine the association between types of malocclusion and quality of life in children between 8-10 years of age and establish correlations between the severity of the malocclusion and particular bio-psychosocial variables. Study design: The sample was made up of 102 schoolchildren aged 8-10 years. Clinical exams were performed using the criteria of the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) to determine the presence and severity of malocclusions. The impact on quality of life was assessed using the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ8-10). Statistical analysis involved the chi-square test, Fisher's exact test and Spearman's correlation analysis. Results: Malocclusions affected 61% of the children examined. There was a positive correlation between total CPQ8-10 and DAI scores (P = 0.034). The following types of malocclusion had a significant effect on the quality of life of the children: upper anterior irregularity ≥ 2 mm, anterior open bite ≥ 2mm and diastema ≥ 2mm. Children with malocclusion experienced a greater negative impact on quality of life in comparison to those without malocclusion. Conclusions: Malocclusions had a negative influence over the quality of life of children between 8-10 years of age. More severe malocclusions had a greater impact with regard to social, emotional and functional aspects.

scholarly journals KARAKTERISTIK IBU DAN POST NATAL TREATMENT (PNT) BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN TERJADINYA POSTPARTUM BLUES IBU NIFAS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Yuliyanik Yuliyanik
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Observational Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Postpartum Blues ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Breast Care ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

This study aimed at examining the occurrence of postpartum blues in postpartum mothers. Post partum blues is categorized as a mild mental disorder syndrome for it is often ignored so that it is undiagnosed and not treated as it should, which finally leads to a difficult and unpleasant problem that may create feelings of discomfort for women who experience it. The study is intended to prevent the occurrence of Post partum blues in postpartum mothers. Post Partum Blues can be prevented by doing ANC and Post Natal Treatment routinely. Post Natal Treatment is a series of treatments performed specifically for postpartum mothers, which include massage, breast care, oxytocin massage, postpartum spa and full-blooded face. The research employed observational methods. The population of all puerperal mothers was 20 people, using total sampling. Data is obtained from primary data and secondary data, then the data is processed using SPSS 16 with chi square test. The conclusion of the value of p = 0.01 is that there is a relationship between the characteristics of postpartum mothers and PNT with the occurrence of postpartum blues. Age, education and occupation of postpartum mothers are associated with the insidence of postpartum blues. PNT that had been received by postpartum mothers was also related to the insidence of postpartum blues. Researcher's suggestion is for postpartum mothers to carry out ANC and PNT routinely to prevent the occurrence of post partum blues.

scholarly journals The Frequency and Related Factors of Internet Addiction in Externship and Internship Students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Danaei ◽  
Ali Akbar Rohani ◽  
Ali Sajadi ◽  
Mohsen Momeni
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Internet addiction is a global phenomenon with an increasing trend in university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and factors affecting internet addiction in externship and internship medical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on externship and internship medical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2018 during a 6-month period using convenience sampling method. In this study, the valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire of “Kimberly-Young internet addiction questionnaire” was used to collect the research data. The attainable scores in this questionnaire range from 20 to 100, so that  higher scores show greater dependence on the Internet. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20 using the Chi-square test. A significant level was set at lower than 0.05. Results: Among the participants, 46 participants (18.4%) were normal users, 127 (50.8%) were at risk, and 77 (30.8%) were addicted to the Internet. Among the demographic factors, a significant relationship was found between gender (p = 0.041) and educational level (p = 0.024) with Internet addiction. Conclusion: policymakers should pay particular attention to the issue of Internet addiction in medical students, since Internet addiction may cause these students to neglect their critical duties during externship and internship. In this regard, holding effective training courses can be helpful.

scholarly journals DAMPAK ESPORT GAMES TERHADAP TINGKAT EMOSIONAL DAN PRESTASI BELAJAR REMAJA DI KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE PROVINSI ACEH TAHUN 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-265
Author(s):  
Khairul Azwar ◽  
Mailindawati Mailindawati
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Online Games ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Emotional Level

The research design is a quantitative research method with a correlational research design. The subjects of this study were 150 adolescents who are members of the gaming community in adolescents at SMPN 2, SMAN I and SMKN 2 Kota Lhokseumawe. The sampling technique used is the quota sampling technique. The characteristics of the sample used in this study include: joining the gaming community in Lhokseumawe City, playing online games and being limited by the sex of active boys (13-17 years). The stages of this research were carried out starting with the preliminary data collection of research on the online game community, then conducting interviews about the intensity of playing games and the emotional level of adolescents who. After that, browse the gamer school to ask about their learning achievement with the homeroom teacher and class teacher. Data analysis using chi-square test. The results showed that e-sport games had an impact on the emotional level of adolescents (p value 0.000) and e-sport games had an impact on the learning achievement index (p value 0.000). These results are preliminary information in an effort to deal with the negative impact of playing online games on the emotional level of adolescents and student achievement as well as trying to provide understanding to students regarding the negative impact of playing online games. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Dampak esport Games Terhadap Tingkat Emosional dan Prestasi Belajar Remaja di Kota Lhokseumawe Provinsi Aceh Tahun 2020. Desain penelitian bersifat metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan rancangan penelitian korelasional. Subjek penelitian ini berjumlah 150 remaja yang tergabung dalam anggota komunitas gaming pada remaja di SMPN 2, SMAN I and SMKN 2 Kota Lhokseumawe. Teknik Sampling yang digunakan adalah dengan teknik sampling kuota. Ciri-ciri sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini antara lain : tergabung dalam komunitas gaming Kota Lhokseumawe, bermain game online dan dibatasi oleh jenis kelamin anak laki-laki (13-17 tahun) yang aktif. Tahapan Penelitian ini dilakukan diawali dengan pengambilan data awal penelitian terhadap komunitas game online, selanjutnya melakukan wawancara tentang intensitas bermain game dan tingkat emosional remaja yang dirasakan. Setelah itu menelusuri sekolah gamer tersebut untuk menanyakan prestasi belajarnya dengan wali kelas dan guru kelasnya. Analisa data dengan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan e-sport games berdampak pada tingkat emosional remaja  (p value 0.000) dan e-sport games berdampak pada indeks prestasi belajar (p value 0.000). Hasil ini merupakan informasi awal dalam upaya penanganan dampak negatif  bermain game online terhadap tingkat emosional remaja dan prestasi belajar siswa serta berupaya memberikan pemahaman kepada siswa berkaitan dengan dampak negatif bermain game online.

scholarly journals Key Predictors of Overweight and Obesity in Adult Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
M. Popovicova ◽  
M. Belovicova ◽  
P. Snopek ◽  
J. Babecka
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Introduction: According to experts, overweight and obesity, are the most dangerous civilization diseases of today. World- wide, over 312 million people are obese and another 1.3 billion suffer from obesity. Increased weight is a significant health risk and it means a decrease in quality of life and, especially in life expectancy. Because of this, in our research, weaddressthe problem of current society which is overweight and obesity. Methods:To verify hypotheses, we used chi-square test of inde- pendence. It is a universal statistical test with wide use. It is most often used to verify the relation between nominal type variables. Results:By analyzing the results, we have found that over- weight or obesity of the parents, respondents’ satisfaction, eating habits and gender are related to overweight and obesity of the respondents. However, we have not found a relation between the physical activity of the respondents and their overweight or obesity. In case our respondents do not exercise and have bad eating habits, their body weight would be likely to increase. Conclusion:To prevent the development of overweight and obesity and its complications that have a negative impact on our health, it is necessary to make a targeted and effective in- tervention that is aimed at a healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Perspectives of students - Future natural sciences teachers regarded teacher’s role as educator

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
Orce Mitevski ◽  
Mitevska Petrusheva ◽  
Katerina Biljana Popeska
Keyword(s):  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Future Teachers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Teacher’S Role ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Teacher's Role ◽  
Student's Attitudes

One of the important segments in the initial education of the teachers is creating positive attitudes of students for the importance of teachers’ role as educator. The aim of this research is to determine the attitudes of students – future teachers about the role of the teacher as an educator and to determine the differences in student’s attitudes regarded their sex. The study was conducted on a sample of 94 examiners, students at Teaching Faculties in Republic of Macedonia preparing for future teachers in natural sciences. Obtained results were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative analyses. Differences in student’s attitudes regarded the sex were determined using Pearson chi - square test. It could be concluded that students-future teachers in natural sciences have developed positive attitudes toward teacher’s role as educator, establishing teacher’s personal characteristics, its authority, and reputation and building quality relations with pupils as one of the important aspect. Yet it’s notable that for most of the examiners, teacher’s role as transmitter of knowledge is defined as more important and priority. These findings suggest on need for greater emphasis of the teacher as a factor in creating student’s personality through educational activities and realization of teacher’s role as educator. Keywords: Competences, pedagogical work, educator, students.  

scholarly journals Internet Connectivity and Accessibility in University Libraries: A Study of Access, Use and Problems among Faculty of Natural Sciences Students, University of Jos, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Abubakar ◽  
Rhoda Diyoshak
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University

Abstract Objective – This study has the objective of establishing whether the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, have access to and use Internet facilities in the University library. Methods – A survey research design was adopted for this study and questionnaires were used in gathering data. Statistical methods used in the analysis include percentages, frequencies, and Chi-Square test for measuring the association of library visit and use of the Internet. Results – The analysis of the data and findings indicated that there is Internet connectivity in the library. The findings also revealed that few students (15.5%) use the computer and the Internet on a daily basis. The problems of slow Internet connection at peak periods and unsteady power supply were clearly identified. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that there is no association between the students’ library visits and their use of the Internet for most academic purposes, except for downloading articles. Conclusion – The presence of Internet connectivity in the library, does not translate to meaningful academic behaviour among the students. Therefore, sensitising and training of the students on Internet usage were recommended for better academic performance and life-long learning.

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