scholarly journals Management of headache and associated factors among undergraduate medicine and health science students of University of Gondar, North West Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eshetie Melese Birru ◽  
Zenahebezu Abay ◽  
Mohammedbrhan Abdelwuhab ◽  
Abebe Basazn ◽  
Betelhem Sirak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
North West ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
North West Ethiopia ◽  
Undergraduate Medicine

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge and Practice on Hepatitis B Infection Prevention and Associated Factors among Health Science Students in Woldia University, Northeast Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Teshome Gebremeskel ◽  
Tirfe Beshah ◽  
Mulugeta Tesfaye ◽  
Biruk Beletew ◽  
Ayelign Mengesha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background. Hepatitis B virus is a global problem, with 66% of all the world population living in areas where there are high levels of infection. HBV is the leading risk factor for HCC globally and accounts for at least 50% of cases of HCC. Medical and health science students, being part of the health-care system, are exposed to the infection as a risk as other health-care workers when they come in contact with patients and contaminated instruments. Objective. The main aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of hepatitis B virus infection prevention and its associated factors among health science students in Woldia University. Methods. Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 30 to May 30, 2019, among health science students of Woldia University who had previous clinical attachments. Two hundred students were selected by the systematic random sampling method. Association of dependent and independent variables was computed using a bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model. P<0.05 was considered as significantly associated. Result. The study revealed that, out of 200 participants, 96 (48%) have poor knowledge, whereas 104 (52%) showed good knowledge about HBV. Regarding the practice of participants, 79 (39.5%) of the students have good practice to prevent HBV, whereas 121 (59.5%) had poor practice towards HBV infection prevention. Conclusion. Based on the current study, greater than half of the students who participated in the study have good knowledge of hepatitis B infection prevention and most of the students have poor practice about infection prevention of hepatitis B virus.

scholarly journals Visual impairment and its associated factors among medical and health sciences students at the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0255369
Author(s):  
Mihret Getnet ◽  
Yonas Akalu ◽  
Baye Dagnew ◽  
Yibeltal Yismaw Gela ◽  
Yitayeh Belsti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
The University ◽  
Significant Factors ◽  
Current Alcohol

Background Visual impairment (VI) is a decreased ability to see things which is critical problem for health professionals and students to whom normal vision is essential for their daily activity. If it is not timely managed, visual impairment leads to physical, psychological, and socio-economic malfunctions to the victims and nation. Despite the above impacts, currently there is no study in Ethiopia on this topic. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of visual impairment and its associated factors among Medical and Health Science students at the University of Gondar. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2020 among Medical and Health Science students. After recruiting study participants using systematic random sampling technique, we applied pre-tested self-administered questionnaire for sociodemographic variables and also visual acuity measurement was performed using Snellen chart placed at a distance of 6 meters. Visual acuity tested separately for each eye and for both eyes in a well- illuminated area. Pinhole was used for those participants with a visual acuity of < 6/9. Participants with a presenting visual acuity of < 6/12 in the better eye were diagnosed as having visual impairment. Epi data version 3.1 and stata version 14 were used for data entry and statistical analysis, respectively. Binary logistic regression was used, and the Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with the 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was reported to declare the statistical significance and strength of association between VI and independent variables. Results A total of 654 students were screened for visual acuity. The prevalence of visual impairment was 12.5% (95% CI: 10.21, 15.31). Age above 25 years (AOR = 1.8; 95% CI: 1.02, 3.26) and current alcohol drinking (AOR = 2.9; 95% CI: 1.7, 5.00), were statistically significant factors of visual impairment. Conclusion The prevalence of visual impairment among medical and health science students was high. Age of study participant and current alcohol consumption were statically significant factors. This study warrants the routine screening of Medical and Health science students for visual impairment.

scholarly journals Nasal Carriage and Associated Factors of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Among Medicine and Health Science Students of Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ermiyas Mekuriya ◽  
Aseer Manilal ◽  
Addis Aklilu ◽  
Melat Woldemariam ◽  
Tadios Hailu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Methicillin Resistance ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Nasal Carriage ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Microbiological Methods

Abstract Individuals with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonized nasal cavities were at greater risk of developing the infection and can serve as potential reservoirs of transmission. Aim of this study is to determine the extent of nasal carriage and associated factors linked to MRSA in medical and health science students of Arba Minch University (AMU), Ethiopia. An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at AMU from 01st August through 30th November, 2020. A systematic sampling technique was used to recruit the participants. Socio-demographic data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Nasal swabs were collected and S. aureus were identified following standard microbiological methods. Methicillin resistance was tested using cefoxitin disk and antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion. Biofilm forming ability was phenotypically detected by micro-titer plate assay. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analysis were done by Statistical Package for Social Service (SPSS) version 25. Overall prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA were 27.1% (70/258) and 7.4% (19/258) respectively. Methicillin-Resistant S. aureus carriage was higher among medical interns, 16.9% (11/65); isolates were co-resistant to antibiotics, such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (63.2%) and tetracycline (48.4%). Multidrug resistance (MDR) was observed among 52.6% (10/19) of the isolates. Besides, 31.4% (6/19) of MRSA were biofilm producers and all of them were MDR. Multivariable analysis showed that students having >2 years of mean exposure to hospital [p= 0.048, AOR: 4.99, 95% CI: 1.01-24.66] and those who share clothing and sports equipment [p=0.017, AOR: 5.43, 95% CI: 1.35-21.83] were statistically significant. The overall prevalence of nasal MRSA among students were comparatively lower than that observed in other studies done in Ethiopia itself. An alarming factor is that, 60% of MDR-MRSA were biofilm producers.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress, Depression, and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Health Science Students at Arsi University in 2019 in Oromia, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Deressa Worku ◽  
Abdisa Boka Dirriba ◽  
Berhanu Wordofa ◽  
Getahun Fetensa
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Counseling And Guidance

Background. A mental health problem is a significant cause of overall disease burden globally. Among this problem, stress and depression are the central problems observed among university students due to the transitional nature. Consequently, the problem has an adverse effect on the wellbeing and academic performance of students. Objective. To assess perceived stress, depression, and associated factors among undergraduate health science students at Arsi University in 2019 in Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods. An institutional-based cross-sectional study design on undergraduate health science students was employed for the study from February 25 to April 15, 2019. Data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire of the perceived stress scale (PSS-14) item and Beck depression inventory 21 items. Result. All of the study subjects were between ages 18 and 30 with a mean age of 20.9±1.83 standard deviation years. The current prevalence of perceived stress among study subjects was 63.5%. Age category, study year, pressure to maintain a good grade, practical attachment, lack of dormitory safety, and the financial problem were identified as significantly associated factors of perceived stress. In addition to this study, results also revealed that the prevalence of depression among students was 4.4% in which thinking about career future prospects was a significantly associated factor. Conclusion. Stress was a significant problem among study participants where a small proportion of study subjects presented with depression. Comprehensive counseling and guidance aligned with training on awareness creation were recommended.

scholarly journals Prevalence of smoking among health science students in Vietnam in 2018 and associated factors: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510292096724
Author(s):  
Pham Tien Nam ◽  
Pham Thanh Tung ◽  
Nguyen Hanh Dung ◽  
Duong Hoang An ◽  
Bui Dang The Anh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Multivariable Regression Models

Smoking is a global health problem among health science students. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of smoking and to examine associated factors among health science students from five universities in Vietnam. Among 5946 participants (95.0% response rate), the smoking prevalence was 19.2% (95% CI:17.4–21.0%) among male students and 2.9% (95% CI:2.4–3.5%) among female students. In the multivariable regression models, significant factors for smoking were the perceived financial burden, the respondent’s year in university, a non-self-determined motivation profile, self-reported depression and/or anxiety, the level of vigorous physical activity, and alcohol drinking.

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