Exploring Health Literacy in Medical University Students of Chongqing, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

ObjectivesAntibiotic resistance is a global public health concern, especially in developing countries, where antibiotic misuse is widespread. However, studies investigating relevant factors, particularly in youth, are limited. This study examined the levels of health literacy (HL) and their association with antibiotic use, knowledge of antibiotics and awareness of antibiotic resistance among university students in Egypt.DesignA cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaires during 2018. The Health Literacy Survey (HLS-EU-Q16) and the WHO Antibiotic resistance: Multi-Country Public Awareness Survey were used. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were used to compare responses on use and knowledge of antibiotics, and awareness of antibiotic resistance between the three levels of students’ HL.SettingUniversity, Cairo, Egypt.Participants508 non-medical university students.OutcomesStudents’ HL scores were categorised into sufficient, problematic and inadequate. Students’ knowledge of antibiotics was categorised into good and poor. Students’ awareness of antibiotic resistance was categorised into high, average and poor.Results35.1% of students had sufficient HL. 79.7% of students had poor knowledge of antibiotics. 39.9% of students reported having used antibiotics in the past month without a prescription. 92.2% had limited awareness of antibiotic resistance and 30.6% of students heard about the term ‘antimicrobial resistance’. Background characteristics did not significantly differ by HL levels or knowledge scores, except for students’ year of study. Sufficient HL was independently associated with students’ high awareness of antibiotic resistance (adjusted OR=2.8; 95% CI: 1.3 to 5.9).ConclusionsHL was insufficient in this sample of non-medical Egyptian university students. Across all levels of HL, knowledge of antibiotics and awareness of antibiotic resistance were limited, reflecting deficiency in relevant education programmes. Findings suggest that sufficient HL supports high awareness of antibiotic resistance. Incorporating HL and rational antibiotic use awareness raising programmes in university curricula is an urgent necessity to curb antibiotic resistance.

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516 Prevalence and Characterizations of Current Smoking Habit of Iranian Medical University Students: A Cross-sectional Study

Asian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s1876-2018(11)60336-5 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. S86

Author(s):

T.B. Seghatoleslam ◽

H. HabiP ◽

K. Agin

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Current Smoking ◽

Medical University

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Barriers to research activities as perceived by medical university students: A cross-sectional study

Avicenna Journal of Medicine ◽

10.4103/ajm.ajm_121_18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

pp. 0 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ali Safari-Moradabadi ◽

Sakineh Dadipoor ◽

Ali Ramezankhani ◽

Teamur Aghamolaei

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Research Activities ◽

Medical University

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Modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases among medical and non-medical University students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A cross sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15669/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Suddeys Abdulbasat ◽

Method Kazaura

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dar Es Salaam ◽

Modifiable Risk Factors ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Undergraduates ◽

Medical University

Abstract Background: Currently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the global health problems accounting for more than 70% of deaths. Yet, healthcare, workers, university and college students who are key educators to the public are at high risk of NCDs. The objective of this study was to assess modifiable risk factors for NCDs among medical and non-medical university students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: A cross-sectional study included respondents from six universities; split equally between medical and non-medical programmes. From universities with medical programmes, we randomly selected students in clinical track. We administered a modified WHO STEP-1 questionnaire to collect data on modifiable risk factors of NCDs.Results: A total of 574 students participated in the study. Of these, 315 (54.9%) undergraduates were in medical programmes. Few, 7 (3.1%), of the non-medical undergraduates and 14 (4.7%) of the non-medical undergraduates had none of the NCDs risk factors. The proportion of harmful alcohol consumption among medical and non-medical university students was 15 (4.8%) and 6 (2.3%) respectively. Students reporting sedentary lifestyle was significantly (p < 0.01) higher among non-medical undergraduates, 97 (37.5%), as compared to 82 (31.2%) students in non-medical universities. Undergraduates in non-medical programmes have 10% significantly increased prevalence ratio of high modifiable risk as compared to medical university students, (aPR=1.1, 95%CI: 1.0–1.2) independent of age and sex.Conclusion: Tobacco and armful alcohol consumption among students in medical and non-medical universities is low. Reported physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are high. We suggest broader communication strategies targeting university students in medical and non-medical programmes on dangers of NCDs and awareness of their modifiable risk factors.

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Exploring health literacy and its associated factors among Palestinian university students: a cross-sectional study

Health Promotion International ◽

10.1093/heapro/daaa089 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammed B A Sarhan ◽

Yu Fujii ◽

Junko Kiriya ◽

Rika Fujiya ◽

Rita Giacaman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

University Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Parental Education ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Female Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Distress ◽

Distress Scale

Summary Health literacy plays an important role in personal and community health. Since university is a turning point when young adults begin to take responsibility for their own health, understanding university students’ health literacy levels is crucial. To this end, we aimed to explore health literacy and its associated factors among Palestinian university students. We conducted a cross-sectional study at Birzeit University in the Ramallah district. We recruited 472 students using convenience sampling at six on-campus cafeterias. The 44-item Arabic version of the Health Literacy Questionnaire was used to measure students’ health literacy levels, while a locally developed distress scale was used to measure students’ distress levels. We stratified the multiple regression model for the health literacy score by gender. Students’ average total health literacy score was 135.3 (SD 20.9), with male students scoring significantly higher than female students. A higher health literacy score was significantly associated with having a father with a higher level of education, a higher frequency of medical checkups, higher self-reported health status, and consulting a higher number of sources for health-related information. High distress levels were associated with lower levels of health literacy, especially among female students. This study provides the first evidence on Palestinian university students’ health literacy levels. Tailored health education and promotion are required for students with low parental education and moderate to high distress. Future research is required to explain the gender differences in health literacy and distress among university students.

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Self-medication with antibiotics among non-medical university students of Karachi: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology ◽

10.1186/2050-6511-15-74 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Syed Jawad Shah ◽

Hamna Ahmad ◽

Rija Binte Rehan ◽

Sidra Najeeb ◽

Mirrah Mumtaz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Self Medication ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical University

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Awareness Level, Knowledge and Attitude towards Breast Cancer between Medical and Non-Medical University Students in Makkah Region: A Cross Sectional Study

International Journal of Cancer and Clinical Research ◽

10.23937/2378-3419/1410106 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sindi Ramya Ahmad ◽

Alzahrani Asmaa Ahmad ◽

Alzahrani Nesreen Abdullah ◽

Salman Rana Ahmad Bin ◽

Alshareef Shaimaa Amer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Medical University ◽

Awareness Level

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Non-medical university students are not more knowledgeable than general population concerning serious diseases

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20183561 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (9) ◽

pp. 3767

Author(s):

Yasir B. Elshambaty ◽

Mohamed D. Gismalla ◽

Ahmed S. Alomari ◽

Abdulkareem A. Alghamdi ◽

Abdulelah F. Almalki ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

General Population ◽

University Students ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Bleeding Per Rectum ◽

Sedentary Life ◽

Medical University

Background: The aim of this study was to know the level of awareness of non-medical university students of risk factors and symptoms of colorectal cancer.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at Al Baha University among non-medical students between 1st of May and 30th of June 2017.Results: The study comprised (n=463) students. Smoking and sedentary life as risk factors to CRC was known by (55.3%) and (51.0%) respectively. less than half (42%) knew that alcohol is a risk factor. The vast majority of our students (68.7%) had known that fruits and vegetables can decrease the incidence of CRC. The symptoms of CRC that more recognized by participants were abdominal pain (43.2%) and bleeding per rectum(45.5%).Conclusions: We concluded that the overall knowledge of non-medical University students concerning the awareness of risk factors and symptomatology of colorectal cancer is poor and nearly similar to general population knowledge concerning this problem.

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