Psychoactive substances use and associated factors among middle and high school students in the North Center of Morocco: a cross-sectional questionnaire survey

Abstract Objective Lack of proper menstrual hygiene predisposes women to different infectious and chronic obstetric and gynecological problems. A Facility based cross-sectional study was implemented from October 1- December 10, 2018. The data was collected using structured, pretested questioners among female high school students. Systematic random sampling technique was implemented. Data was entered and analyzed through Epi data 3.1 and SPSS respectively. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, practice and its associated factors of menstrual hygiene among high school students in North Wollo Zone, Woldia, Ethiopia. Results This study revealed that 365(89.2%), 200(48.9%) and 196(47.9%) of the study participants have good knowledge, good practice and good attitude about menstrual hygiene respectively. Being grade 10 students [AOR=3.96, 95% CI =2.0-7.8], and having good practice of menstrual hygiene (AOR=2.52, 95% CI= 1.26-5) had positive association with menstrual hygiene knowledge. Maternal education level (AOR=1.86, 95% CI=1.18-2.9), being grade 10 students (AOR =2.3, 95% CI=1.48-3.56) were associated factors for practicing menstrual hygiene. Being grade 10 students (AOR=1.9, 95% CI=1.2-2.8), age ≥18 years (AOR=1.67, 95% CI=1.09-2.55) were statistically and positively associated with the attitude of menstrual hygiene.

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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and its associated factors on menstrual hygiene among high school students of North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, 2019: A cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.14907/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Getnet Gedefaw ◽

Fentanesh Endalew ◽

Bitewsh Azmeraw ◽

Bethelhem Walelign ◽

Eyob Shitie

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Good Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Menstrual Hygiene ◽

Study Participants ◽

North Wollo

Abstract Introduction Menstruation is the physiologic manifestation of cyclic uterine bleeding due to shedding and proliferation of the endometrium following invisible action and interplay of hormones mainly through the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis. Lack of proper menstrual hygiene predisposes women to different infectious and chronic obstetric and gynecological problems. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, practice and its associated factors of menstrual hygiene among high school students in North Wollo Zone, Woldia, Ethiopia.Methods A Facility based cross-sectional study was implemented from October 1-December 10, 2018. The data was collected using structured, pretested questioners among female high school students. Systematic random sampling technique was implemented. Data was entered and analyzed through Epi data 3.1 and SPSS respectively.Results This study revealed that 365(89.2%), 200(48.9%) and 196(47.9%) of the study participants have good knowledge, good practice and good attitude about menstrual hygiene respectively. Being grade 10 students [AOR=3.96, 95% CI =2.0-7.8], and having good practice of menstrual hygiene (AOR=2.52, 95% CI= 1.26-5) had positive association with menstrual hygiene knowledge. Maternal education level (AOR=1.86, 95% CI=1.18-2.9), being grade 10 students (AOR =2.3, 95% CI=1.48-3.56) were associated factors for practicing menstrual hygiene. Being grade 10 students (AOR=1.9, 95% CI=1.2-2.8), age ≥18 years (AOR=1.67, 95% CI=1.09-2.55) were statistically and positively associated with the attitude of menstrual hygiene.Conclusion This study revealed that the knowledge of the study participants towards menstrual hygiene was high whereas attitude and practice regarding menstrual hygiene was low. Being grade 10 students and having good practice were the associated factors of knowledge. Higher level maternal of education, being grade 10 students and having good knowledge towards menstrual hygiene were the identified associated factors for practicing of menstrual hygiene. Being grade 10 students and age ≥18 were statistically and positively associated with the attitude of menstrual hygiene. Therefore, creating awareness to reproductive health groups, educating their families and parents can change their poor practicing and attitude of menstrual hygiene.

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Attendance in Physical Education classes and associated factors among high school students

Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde ◽

10.12820/rbafs.24e0083 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Alcides Prazeres Filho ◽

Gerfeson Mendonça ◽

João Miguel Souza Neto ◽

Rafael Miranda Tassitano ◽

Anderson Barbosa Paiva Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Public Schools ◽

Physical Education ◽

Private School ◽

Associated Factors ◽

School Systems ◽

Positive Health ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional

This study examined the prevalence of attendance in Physical Education (PE) classes and associated factors among high school students. A cross-sectional study performed with 2,874 public and private high school students (57.9% girls, mean age of 16.45 years; SD = 1.22) from João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. Attendance in PE classes was measured by the question: ‘How many PE classes do you attend during a normal week? The factors measured were: attitude, self-efficacy, risks and benefits related to physical activity (PA), perceived health, PA level, sedentary behavior and nutritional status. Binary logistic regression was used. It was observed that 41.9% attended two or more PE classes per week, with higher prevalence rates in public school students than private school counterparts (56.6% vs. 6.6%; p < 0.001). Higher attendance in PE classes was observed in male and younger students from both school systems. It was also observed in students who did not work, were members of the highest economic class and whose parents had higher schooling levels in public schools, and from 1st and 2nd grades of high school education in private institutions. Attending two or more PE classes per week is positively associated with a more favorable attitude to engaging in PA as well as its level, in both school systems, and with positive health perception among public students. In conclusion, attendance in PE classes was low, particularly in private schools. Attending two or more PE classes per week was associated with positive aspects of PA and health in the students under study.

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Binge drinking in high school students from Fafe, Portugal: prevalence and associated factors

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1345 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

S Fernandes ◽

M Pardo

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Binge Drinking ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Mortality And Morbidity

Abstract Background Binge drinking is defined, by 5 or more doses of alcohol on a single occasion (4 or more, in case of women). The excessive alchool consumption is the behavior with the most significant impact on youth mortality and morbidity. Binge drinking is a public health problem that can be preventable. The aim of this investigation was to estimate the prevalence of binge drinking and analyze the associated factors to this behaviour among high school students from Fafe, Portugal. Methods Cross-sectional study. Invited 1334 high-school students, aged between 15 and 19 to fill in an anonymous self-administered digital survey between May and June 2019, wich includes questions about alcohol sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity and smoking. Associations between binge drinking in the last 2 months and the several factors were analyzed through multivariated logistic regression, using IBM SPSS v.20, considering a significance level of 5%. Results A total of 786 students answered the survey (response rate 58.9%), 714 surveys were validated. The median age of participants was 17(1.074 sd) years and 54,8% were girls. The proportion of students from academic high school were 70.9%. Considering all the students estimated binge drinking prevalence was 28.6% (95%IC:25.35-31.79) and 41,5% (95%IC:36.9-45.8) within who have reported to drink. Binge drinking was associated with male gender (OR = 1.75; 95%IC:1.186-2.585), regulary cigarrete smoking (OR = 7.48; 95%IC: 3.422-16.347), being on 12th grade (OR = 2,677; 95%IC:1.625-4.412). There wasńt found association on binge drinking proportion between students from academic or vocational school. Conclusions Our study concluded that binge drinking is common among Fafe high school students. This study provides relevant information to public health authorities about the binge drinke behaviour on this population and makes possible to identify the most high-risk students of binge drinking in order to planning interventions. Key messages Binge drinking pattern is increasing among adolescents and young adults. Future preventive interventions on binge drinking are importante and should consider the associated factors of this behaviour.

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Premarital sexual practices and associated factors among high school students in Hawassa city in Ethiopia, 2018: institutional-based cross sectional study design

International Journal of Scientific Reports ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20193207 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (8) ◽

pp. 207

Author(s):

Melkamu B. Selgado

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sexual Practices ◽

Sectional Study ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Premarital Sexual

Background: Youth reproductive health problems have been an issues of worldwide especially Africa countries, including Ethiopia; in addition to these population took more than two-third of overall population. To address problems effectively, up to date information on adolescent premarital sexual practices and factors related was needed. To determine the magnitude of pre-marital sexual practices and associated factors among high school students in Hawassa city, Ethiopia 2018.Methods: School based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected sample of high school students of Hawassa city from October 12-22, 2018. A total of 813 students were participated in the study. Data were collected using anonymous self-administered questionnaire. After data was collected, it was coded and entered in to the computer using EPIinfo software and finally exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Descriptive statistics was computed to describe basic socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the participants. Bivariate logistic analysis was done to know the candidate variables (p value less than or equals to 0.25) for multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine significantly associated variable with outcome of interest. Results: Study revealed that magnitude of premarital sexual intercourse found to be 11.9% (61 were males and 39 females) of 813 total sample. Drinking alcohol with AOR: l8.43; 95% CI (5.12, 13.94), watching pornographic films with AOR: 5.96; 95% CI (3.80, 9.37), educational status of mother with AOR: 7.35; 95% CI (4.56, 11.89), male sex with AOR: 0.48; 95% CI (0.31, 0.75) has statically association with premarital sexual practices.Conclusions: One in ten students had premarital sexual practice. Moreover, practicing risky sexual behaviors such drinking alcohols, watching pornographic films and mother education status are found to be predicators. Therefore, it is imperative to bring behavioral change through establishing and strengthening school female reproductive health program and empowerment of women in education.

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IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA K-Modes UNTUK MENENTUKAN STRATEGI MARKETING STMIK BUDI DARMA

KOMIK (Konferensi Nasional Teknologi Informasi dan Komputer) ◽

10.30865/komik.v2i1.903 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ewin Karman Nduru ◽

Efori Buulolo ◽

Pristiwanto Pristiwanto

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Data Mining ◽

High School Students ◽

Marketing Strategy ◽

Process Data ◽

School Students ◽

The North ◽

The Government ◽

Using Data ◽

North Sumatra

Universities or institutions that operate in North Sumatra are very many, therefore, of course, competition in accepting new students is very tight, universities or institutions do certain ways or steps to be able to compete with other campuses in gaining interest from community or high school students who will continue their studies to a higher level. STMIK BUDI DARMA Medan (College of Information and Computer Management), is the first computer high school in Medan which was established on March 1, 1996 and received approval from the government through the Minister of Education and Culture, on July 23, 1996 with operating license number 48 / D / O / 1996, in promoting the campus, the team usually formed a promotion team to various regions in the North Sumatra Region to provide information to the community. Students who have learned in this campus are quite a lot who come from various regions in North Sumatra, from this point the need to process data from students who are active in college to be processed using data mining to achieve a target, one method that can be used in data mining, namely the ¬K-Modes clustering (grouping) algorithm. This method is a grouping of student data that will be a help to campus students in promoting, using the K-Modes algorithm is expected to help and become a reference for marketing in determining the marketing strategy STMIK Budi Darma MedanKeywords: STMIK Budi Darma, Marketing Strategy, K-Modes Algorithm.

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