Prevalence, associated factors and consequences of substance use among health and medical science students of Haramaya University, eastern Ethiopia, 2018: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Substance use has a terrible impact on health, behavior and country’s economy because the number of people particularly the youngsters being involved in this practice is increasing rapidly. However, the prevalence, determinants and consequence of substance use in the study area has been overlooked. Methods A descriptive quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 254 health science students of Haramaya University. The respondents were selected randomly after double stratification based on their department and batch respectively. A pre-tested self–administrable anonymous questionnaire was used. The collected data were entered into epidata version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistical analysis was done to examine findings. Besides, chi-square (X2) test was considered to examine the nonparametric association of factors with ever substance use. Results Prevalence of ever substance use for at least one substance was found to be 114(45.4%). Ever khat chewers take the highest percentage [107(93.9%)] followed by ever smokers 45(39.5%) and ever drinkers 44(38.6%). Among these ever substance users, 80(70.2%) were found to be current substance users. Being a preparatory student (26.3%) and freshman at university (57.9%) were critical times to initiate substance use. Sex, monthly income, sexual risk behavior and family history of substance use were found to be significantly associated with being ever substance user as witnessed by their respective X2 values of 19.67, 72.28, 28.99 and 139.72 at P-value = 0.05 and degree of freedom (df = 1). From the overall ever substance users, 31.6% had undesirable health consequences. Among these consequences, anorexia [40 (35.1%)] accounted for the highest percentage followed by insomnia [29 (25.4%)], depression [25 (22%)], gastritis [25 (22%)], dental caries [23 (20.2%)] and increased sexual activity [12 (10.5%)]. Conclusion Prevalence of ever substance use in the study area was relatively high. Therefore attention should be given to the major reasons for substance use mainly orientation of freshman students about better stress coping mechanisms and expansion of adequate recreational activities.

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Experience of sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students: A cross sectional study of Kathmandu, Nepal

Journal of Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/jmmihs.v4i1.21134 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 20-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

D. Mishra ◽

J. Lamichhane

Keyword(s):

Sexual Harassment ◽

Public Transport ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Science Students ◽

College Going ◽

The Status

Background: Sexual harassment on public transport is an everyday occurrence for millions of girls and women around the globe. With the skyrocketing population of Kathmandu valley public transport has been facing enormous pressure. The major victims of these harassments happens to be college going girls and working women as they tend to travel more in public transports. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors responsible for sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 396 female health science students studying in Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences using self-administered structured questionnaire. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling method.Results: The prevalence of sexual harassment among female health science students was found to be 79.6%. Physical harassment was the most prominent type of harassment (67.1%) followed by verbal (61.2%) and non verbal 34.6%. After the experience of sexual harassment, 44.6% scolded the harasser, 29.1% kept silent, 17.3% dropped at nearest bus station whereas remaining 9% reacted in other different ways. Overcrowding was considered as main reason for sexual harassment by 69.2% of the participants. 36.8% of female students didn’t use any precautionary methods whereas 32.6% avoided going out alone at night.Conclusion: The study reveals that the prevalence of sexual harassment is significantly high. With increasing population and limited vehicles people are left with no option rather than travelling in the overcrowded vehicles where the chances of experiencing various sorts of sexual harassments are very high. In order to address this emerging issue, prompt and appropriate intervention should be taken by government, public and especially the status of women must be raised in society.JMMIHS.2018;4(1):20-32

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Predictors of Intention to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine of Health Science Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy ◽

10.2147/rmhp.s328665 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol Volume 14 ◽

pp. 4023-4030

Author(s):

Van Tap Nguyen ◽

Minh Quan Nguyen ◽

Ngoc Thi Le ◽

Thi Ngoc Han Nguyen ◽

Giao Huynh

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Science Students

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Increased Frequency of Health Anxiety in Health Science Students: a Cross Sectional Study in a Greek University

Medical Archives ◽

10.5455/medarh.2021.75.221-228 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 75 (3) ◽

pp. 221

Author(s):

Androniki Papadopoulou ◽

Michalis Koureas ◽

Alexandros Farmakis ◽

Argyro Sirakouli ◽

Ioanna Papathanasiou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Anxiety ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Science Students

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Exploring the Perception on Humanitarian Issues from the Health Science Students of Indian and Malaysian Nationality: A Cross Sectional Study

Education in Medicine Journal ◽

10.5959/eimj.v7i2.325 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Naveen Kumar ◽

Ravindra S Swamy ◽

Nur Amni Binti Mohd Shamsuddin ◽

Noramylia Binti Jamil ◽

Atiqah Binti Mohd Zayed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Science Students

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Magnitude of Mental Distress and its Determinants Among Medical and Health Science Regular Undergraduate Students at Jimma University: Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Health and Life Sciences ◽

10.5812/ijhls.105144 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Liyew Agenagnew Gebeyaw ◽

Desalew Tilahun ◽

Yonas Tesfaye

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Mental Distress ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Participants ◽

Self Reporting Questionnaire ◽

Jimma University

Background: Mental distress is a group of mental problems manifested by symptoms of insomnia, fatigue, irritability, forgetfulness, difficulty in concentrating, and somatic complaints. University students have more severe mental health problems than the general population. Objectives: Therefore, this study attempted to assess the magnitude of mental distress and its determinants among medical and health science regular undergraduate students at Jimma University. Methods: A descriptive institutional-based with cross-sectional study design was conducted at Jimma University from March to April 2017 on regular undergraduate medical and health science students of the Faculty of Health Science. Study participants were selected from each batch using simple random sampling techniques and from the department by lottery method. Mental distress was assessed by using Self-Reporting questionnaire-20. Participants with score of eight and above on the Self-Reporting questionnaire-20 were considered as having mental distress. Chi-square and descriptive statistics were done using SPSS-20. Results: From a total of 369 study participants, about 354 gave the response rate of (95.9%). The magnitude of mental distress among medical and health science students was 35.03 %. Most of the respondents were males by sex and the mean age of the respondents was 23 years with SD ± 6. Age, sex, year of study, the practice of religion, presence of family history of mental illness, department choice, and ever use of substance (chat chewing and alcohol) were predictor variables and significantly associated with mental distress at P < 0.05. Conclusions: The magnitude of mental distress in our study was 35.03% and it needs intervention and addressing the mentioned factors significantly associated with mental distress.

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eHealth Literacy of Medical and Health Science Students and Factors Affecting eHealth Literacy in an Ethiopian University: A Cross-Sectional Study

Applied Clinical Informatics ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1727154 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (02) ◽

pp. 301-309

Author(s):

Nebyu Demeke Mengestie ◽

Tesfahun Melese Yilma ◽

Miftah Abdella Beshir ◽

Genet Kiflemariam Paulos

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Web Sites ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ehealth Literacy ◽

Health Science Students ◽

Literacy Level

Abstract Background eHealth literacy is individual's ability to look for, understand, and evaluate health information from electronic sources. Integrating eHealth literacy to the health system could help lower health care costs and ensure health equity. Despite its importance, the eHealth literacy level in Ethiopia has not been studied on medical and health science students, who are important parties in the health system. Understanding their level of eHealth literacy augments practice of health care, efficiency in education, and use of eHealth technologies. Objective This research study aims to determine eHealth literacy level and identify its associated factors among medical and health science students in University of Gondar (UoG). Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2019 among undergraduate medical and health science students in the UoG. Stratified multistage sampling was used. The eHealth literacy scale was used to measure eHealth literacy. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to measure association between eHealth literacy and the independent variables. Results A total of 801 students participated in this study with a 94.6% of response rate. The majority (60%) were male and previously lived-in urban areas (68%). The mean eHealth literacy score was 28.7 and 60% of the participants possessed high eHealth literacy. Using health-specific Web sites (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.84, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.86–4.33), having higher Internet efficacy (AOR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.56–3.26), perceived usefulness of the Internet (AOR = 3.33, 95% CI: 1.95–5.69), medical app use (AOR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.13–2.55), being female (AOR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.08–2.22), and being health informatics student (AOR = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.149–3.148) affect a high eHealth literacy level. Conclusion The level of eHealth literacy in this study was moderate. Using specific reputable health Web sites, using smartphone medical applications, and Internet efficacy determine eHealth literacy significantly.

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Musculoskeletal problems and associated risk factors among health science students in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1007/s10389-020-01201-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sintayehu Daba Wami ◽

Tesfaye Hambisa Mekonnen ◽

Getasew Yirdaw ◽

Giziew Abere

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Science Students ◽

Musculoskeletal Problems ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Knowledge, attitude and practices of medical and health science students on the antiretroviral based HIV post-exposure prophylaxis in an Ethiopian hospital: an institutional based cross-sectional study

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-019-4611-2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Betelhem Anteneh ◽

Sewunet Admasu Belachew ◽

Alem Endeshaw ◽

Zewdu Birhanu Wubneh ◽

Barun Ranjan Sarkar

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Science ◽

Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Science Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Science Students ◽

Post Exposure ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis

Abstract Background HIV/AIDS in resource-limited settings poses a high risk of occupational exposure to healthcare workers due to higher number of HIV infected patients. Hence, antiretroviral based post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV is very crucial. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical and Health science students on antiretroviral based HIV PEP in University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital (UOGCSH), Northwestern Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 medical and health science graduating students in UOGCSH from May to July 2015. Data were collected using a self-administered pretested questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22. Results were summarized in frequencies, percentages, and means with standard deviations and presented using tables or figures. Results Among the respondents, only sixty-six (30%) of the 220 study participants has had adequate knowledge about HIV PEP. Furthermore, over 90 % of the students had positive attitude towards HIV PEP f. Out of the total respondents, 37/220 (16.8%) were in need of HIV PEP and of these students only 18/37 (48.6%) took PEP. On the other hand, merely 50% of the study subjects completed the full course of HIV PEP, while the rest 50% failed to finish. As to the respondents self-report, the sole reason for starting but failing to complete the full course of HIV PEP was intolerance to the side effects of antiretroviral. Conclusions Although majority of the respondents had poor knowledge and practice, they owned a good attitude towards HIV PEP. Therefore, a pre-service intensive training for all students regarding HIV PEP prior to their clinical attachments is mandatory. In addition, potential side effects of ARTs and its managements should be priory informed to the students so as to prevent the associated non-adherence to ultimately reduce the incidence of drug resistance. Moreover, the habit of needle stick injury reporting was found to be poor that needs due improvement and there has been also a pressing need to supply sufficient protective barriers to the students while planning and rendering services.

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