HIV Seroprevalence Among IV Drug Abusers and Role of Risk Behaviors

The negative effects of stress and burnout on mental and physical health are widely known, as are the beneficial effects of physical activity. While the organizational literature emphasizes the value of meaningful work for employers and employees alike, the stress-buffering role of meaningful work in combination with physical activity is not known. The present study examined the (a) mediating role of burnout in the relationships between perceived stress and health risk behaviors (i.e., poor diet, tobacco use, and alcohol use) and depressive symptoms and (b) moderating roles of meaningful work and physical activity on the relationships between perceived stress and health outcomes. Participants were 229 employed adults. Perceived stress predicted physical health risk behaviors and depressive symptoms, but the direct and indirect negative effects of stress were stronger when meaningful work scores were lower. Findings offer support for the development of interventions that include enhancing work meaningfulness.

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Parental Monitoring and Adolescent Risk Behaviors: The Moderating Role of Adolescent Internalizing Symptoms and Gender

Journal of Child and Family Studies ◽

10.1007/s10826-018-1203-4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (11) ◽

pp. 3627-3637 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Deyaun L. Villarreal ◽

Jackie A. Nelson

Keyword(s):

Risk Behaviors ◽

Parental Monitoring ◽

Internalizing Symptoms ◽

Adolescent Risk ◽

And Gender ◽

Moderating Role ◽

Adolescent Risk Behaviors

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Risk Perception of HIV/AIDS and Low Self-Control Trait: Explaining Preventative Behaviors Among Iranian University Students

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n4p44 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 44 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Safooreh Esmaeilzadeh ◽

Hamid Allahverdipour ◽

Behrouz Fathi ◽

Shayesteh Shirzadi

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Self Control ◽

Sex Partners ◽

High Risk Behaviors ◽

High Level ◽

Low Self Control ◽

Hiv Aids

BACKGROUND: In spite of developed countries there are progressive trend about HIV/AIDS and its' aspects of transmission in the low socio-economic societies. The aim of this was to explain the youth’s behavior in adopting HIV/AIDS related preventive behaviors in a sample of Iranian university students by emphasizing on fear appeals approaches alongside examining the role of self-control trait for explaining adoption on danger or fear control processes based on Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM). METHODS: A sample of 156 randomly selected university students in Jolfa, Iran was recruited in a predictive cross-sectional study by application of a researcher-designed questionnaire through self-report data collection manner. Sexual high risk behaviors, the EPPM variables, self-control trait, and general self-efficacy were measured as theoretical framework. RESULTS: Findings indicated that 31.3% of participants were in the fear control process versus 68.7% in danger control about HIV/AIDS and also the presence of multi-sex partners and amphetamine consumption amongst the participants. Low self-control trait and low perceived susceptibility significantly were related to having a history of multi-sex partners while high level of self-efficacy significantly increased the probability of condom use. CONCLUSION: Findings of the study were indicative of the protective role of high level of self-control, perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy factors on youth's high-risk behaviors and their preventative skills as well.

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Behavioral Modification Program (BMP): Role of Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Adult Drug Abusers in Saudi Arabia

Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology ◽

10.4172/2161-1459.1000127 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 03 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Mahmoud Abdul Rahman

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Drug Abusers ◽

Behavioral Modification

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The Mediating Role of Alexithymia in the Relationship Between Defense Mechanisms and Tendency to High-risk Behaviors Among Adolescents

Journal of Research and Health ◽

10.32598/jrh.11.1.363.6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 29-36

Author(s):

Zahra Nikmanesh ◽

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Mehdi Darvish Molla ◽

Mehrnosh Mehranfard ◽

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Keyword(s):

High School Students ◽

High Risk ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Defense Mechanisms ◽

Related Factors ◽

High Risk Behaviors ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship

Background: Although high-risk behaviors lead to adverse physical, psychological, and sociological consequences, less attention has been paid to identifying their related factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of alexithymia in the relationship between defense mechanisms and high-risk behaviors among adolescents in Zahedan. Methods: In this descriptive-correlative study, junior and senior high school students of Zahedan, Iran were studied in the academic year 2015-2016. A sample of 250 (125 males and 125 females) students were chosen by multi-stage cluster sampling and asked to complete the Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS), and the Risk-Taking Scale (IARS) for Iranian Adolescents. Data analysis was conducted by measuring coefficients of correlation and performing a path analysis. Results: Path analysis showed a significant correlation between defense mechanisms and alexithymia (P<0.01) and a significant correlation was found between immature defense mechanisms and high-risk behaviors (P<0.01). Conclusion: In the relationship between dysfunctional defense mechanisms and high-risk activities, alexithymia played a mediating role. It can be inferred that dysfunctional defense mechanisms play a key role in high-risk activities by influencing alexithymia.

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