High-risk behaviors and demographic features: a cross-sectional study among Iranian adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ghahremani ◽  
Mahin Nazari ◽  
Maryam Changizi ◽  
Mohamad Hossein Kaveh
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Demographic Features

Abstract Background and objectives High-risk behaviors are considered to be a serious threat among adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of unhealthy and high-risk behaviors and their relationship with demographic features in adolescents living in Shiraz, Iran. Materials and methods The present descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 483 students in the 10th grade of high school. The data were collected using a demographic information form and a modified adolescents high-risk behaviors questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using the test-retest method. Afterwards, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software (IBM), version 22 and were analyzed using the chi-square (χ2) test, logistic regression analysis and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results High-risk health behaviors were significantly correlated to adolescents’ gender, parents’ occupations and education levels, length of residency in Shiraz and talking about important things with one’s parents (p < 0.03). Gender predicted 52% of variance of bullying behaviors at school [Exp(B) = 0.502, p < 0.03, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.261–0.996]. In fact, most high-risk behaviors were associated with gender (p < 0.001). Indeed, bullying was mostly reported in boys, while being hopeless or sad, suicide attempts and appropriate weight loss behaviors were mostly reported among girls. Additionally, the frequency of smoking cigarettes and using hookahs was higher among girls compared to boys (23.1% for smoking cigarettes and 39.6% for using hookahs). However, no significant correlation was observed between gender and smoking cigarettes and using hookahs (p > 0.704 for smoking cigarettes and p > 0.118 for using hookahs). The most prevalent high-risk behaviors were physical fighting (51.1%), being sad or hopeless (35.2%), alcohol abuse (26.7%), overweight (14.7%) and obesity (8.1%) in both genders. Based on the results, only 26.5% of the adolescents had sufficient physical activity. Besides, the adolescents’ weight scores were significantly correlated to eating green salads (p < 0.01), which was seen more among overweight adolescents. Conclusion The findings indicated that adolescents’ gender and their parents’ roles should be taken into consideration in designing health promotion programs, such as mental health and its related skills. This would eventually result in the prevention and reduction of unhealthy habits.

scholarly journals High-Risk Behaviors in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Tehran, Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Sorush ◽  
Fereydoon Sajadi ◽  
Behnaz Soleimani Tapehsari ◽  
Arghavan Haj-Sheykholeslami ◽  
Fatemeh Nadimi G.G ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors

Spiritual health: is it a determinant factor for preventing risky behaviors among university students?

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Ghonchepour ◽  
Mostafa Sohrabi ◽  
Zakiyeh Golestani ◽  
Fereshteh Biabanaki ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors

Abstract Background The most common high-risk behaviors that have profound and adverse effects on the health of the community take place in the university environment. Nowadays, the necessity of exploring ways to correct and reduce the high-risk behaviors requires identification of its determinant factors. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the correlation between spiritual health and high-risk behaviors among university students in the southeast of Iran in 2017–2018. Method This survey was a cross-sectional study. The population was all students studying at three central Universities in Kerman. Eight hundred and four students participated in the survey using a quota sampling method. The research instrument was a demographic questionnaire and the 20-item spiritual well-being Palutzian and Ellison scale and the Iranian Adolescent Riskiness Scale (IARS), which includes 39 items for high-risk behaviors. Results The mean total score of high-risk behaviors was 79.16 ± 24.6 which was lower than the median (117). The spiritual health of the majority of subjects (66.7%) was moderate with an average of 90.65 ± 16.64. There was a significant negative correlation between the students’ spiritual health and their high-risk behaviors. Conclusion It is necessary and essential to plan and implement spiritual-based interventions to reduce the incidence of high-risk behaviors.

scholarly journals Association of Social Media Use and High-Risk Behaviors in Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study

10.2196/18043 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e18043
Author(s):  
Teresa Vente ◽  
Mary Daley ◽  
Elizabeth Killmeyer ◽  
Laura K Grubb
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
Media Applications

Background Previous studies have demonstrated the prevalence of social media use and identified the presence of high-risk behaviors among adolescents, including self-harm and sharing of sexually explicit messages. Objective This study aimed to identify patterns in the amount of time spent on social media by adolescents who engage in high-risk behavior and the extent to which they use social media as a platform for sharing such behaviors. Methods This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 179 adolescents seen in a pediatric clinic at an urban medical center. We used an anonymous self-report survey to obtain demographic characteristics, rates of self-harm thoughts and behaviors, sharing of sexually explicit messages, and social media use as determined by total hours spent on social media per day and the number of applications used. Results Most adolescents reported spending 3 to 5 hours on social media each day and using 3 or more social media applications. Almost 1 in 8 (22/179, 12.3%) adolescents self-reported having ever engaged in self-injury with a mean age of onset of 11.8 years. Over a quarter (49/179, 27.4%) of adolescents reported sharing sexually explicit messages. Relative risk of engaging in self-injury and or sharing sexually explicit messages increased with the use of 4 or more social media applications (1.66; CI 1.11-2.48). Conclusions Results show a relationship between the number of social media applications used and increased rates of high-risk behaviors. We identified relevant risk factors that clinicians can use to screen for high-risk behavior and parents can monitor to encourage education about healthy online practices.

scholarly journals Association of Social Media Use and High-Risk Behaviors in Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Vente ◽  
Mary Daley ◽  
Elizabeth Killmeyer ◽  
Laura K Grubb
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexually Explicit ◽  
Media Applications

BACKGROUND Previous studies have demonstrated the prevalence of social media use and identified the presence of high-risk behaviors among adolescents, including self-harm and sharing of sexually explicit messages. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify patterns in the amount of time spent on social media by adolescents who engage in high-risk behavior and the extent to which they use social media as a platform for sharing such behaviors. METHODS This was a descriptive cross-sectional study of 179 adolescents seen in a pediatric clinic at an urban medical center. We used an anonymous self-report survey to obtain demographic characteristics, rates of self-harm thoughts and behaviors, sharing of sexually explicit messages, and social media use as determined by total hours spent on social media per day and the number of applications used. RESULTS Most adolescents reported spending 3 to 5 hours on social media each day and using 3 or more social media applications. Almost 1 in 8 (22/179, 12.3%) adolescents self-reported having ever engaged in self-injury with a mean age of onset of 11.8 years. Over a quarter (49/179, 27.4%) of adolescents reported sharing sexually explicit messages. Relative risk of engaging in self-injury and or sharing sexually explicit messages increased with the use of 4 or more social media applications (1.66; CI 1.11-2.48). CONCLUSIONS Results show a relationship between the number of social media applications used and increased rates of high-risk behaviors. We identified relevant risk factors that clinicians can use to screen for high-risk behavior and parents can monitor to encourage education about healthy online practices.

scholarly journals The Role of Parental Mediation, Mental Health, High-Risk Behaviors, and Cyberspace Activities in Internet Addiction: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shekoofeh Mottaghi Dasteaee ◽  
Fahimeh Koohestani ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Sorbi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parental Mediation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cyberbullying Victimization

Abstract Background: Today, the Internet provides an important tool to access information and opportunities for learning and entertainment, but its use is not without potential risks. This study investigates the relationship between parental mediation, mental health, high-risk behaviors, and cyberspace activities in Iranian adolescent Internet addiction. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that lasted from January 10 to June 14, 2019. The sample consisted of 300 high school students aged 14-17 years in Kerman, Iran. Cluster sampling method was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS-21 software. Results: The prevalence of internet addiction disorder in adolescents was 51.7% (girls=26.7% and boys=25%). Chi-square results showed a significant negative relationship between mother's job and internet addiction (p<0.016). The t-test result showed that the role of mediate active parental immunity was more in people with Internet addiction and they experienced more online activities, cyberbullying victimization, substance use, and depression, whereas the role of restrictive mediation, parental attachment and self-esteem were higher in people without internet addiction. Logistic regression showed that variables of online activities OR=1.21 (95% CI: 1.12-1.3), cyberbullying victimization OR=1.18 (95% CI: 1.04-1.34) and depression OR=1.05 (95% CI: 0.99-1.09) had positive effect on Internet addiction, and self-esteem OR=0.92 (95% CI: 0.86-0.97) and restrictive parental mediation OR=0.89 (95% CI: 0.83-0.97) had negative effect (p<0.05). Conclusions : The prevalence rate of internet addiction in Iranian adolescents is high which important factors such as inappropriate parental mediation, psychological weakness (such as low self-esteem and depression), high levels of cyber activities, and cyberbullying victimization are considered as important factors to predict this disorder. Keywords: internet addiction, parental mediation, attachment, depression, self-esteem

scholarly journals Investigating the Prevalence of High-Risk Behaviors among Professional Athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmadali Asefi ◽  
Ali Ghanbari Barzian
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
High Risk Behavior ◽  
Drunk Alcohol

: The prevalence of high-risk behaviors among professional athletes as role models for their fans, especially adolescents and young people, is important to be considered. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of HRBs in Iranian professional athletes. This cross-sectional study included 1,940 athletes that were active in eight popular sports from 12 cities of the country. Data were collected using stratified random sampling and a self-made high-risk behavior questionnaire. To analyze the data, descriptive statistical methods were used. The results showed the prevalence of doping among professional athletes was 3%. Besides, 0.3% of the professional athletes on average smoke daily, and 2% used shisha (smoking water pipes) daily. Moreover, 2.5% of professional athletes drunk alcohol at least one time per month. Also, the prevalence of violence involvement among professional athletes was 4.1%, and the prevalence of illicit drug use was 0.3%. The research results showed all high-risk behaviors were prevalent to some degree among professional athletes.

Faktor Risiko Kejadian Penyakit Kulit Pada Pekerja Pengangkut Sampah Di Kota Jambi

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Entia Nopa ◽  
Ranissa Dwi Imansari ◽  
Irwandi Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Faktor Risiko Kejadian Penyakit Kulit Pada Pekerja Pengangkut Sampah Di Kota Jambi 1Entianopa, 2Ranissa Dwi Imansari, 3Irwandi Rachman       123Program Studi Kesehatan Masyarakat STIKES Harapan Ibu, Jambi   Abstrak Latar Belakang: Kulit merupakan organ terbesar pada tubuh manusia yang membungkus otot-otot dan organ-organ dalam serta merupakan jalinan jaringan pembuluh darah, saraf, dan kelenjar yang tidak berujung, semuanya memiliki potensi untuk terserang penyakit yang salah satunya adalah penyakit kulit. Penyakit kulit merupakan salah satu gangguan kesehatan yang sering dialami oleh pekerja pengangkut sampah. Berdasarkan komposisi sampah yang diangkut serta waktu paparan kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara masa kerja, pemakaian Alat Pelindung Diri (APD), dan personal hygiene dengan kejadian penyakit kulit pada pekerja pengangkut sampah di Kota Jambi. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional study. Sampel penelitian yaitu sebanyak 62 pekerja pengangkut sampah yang berada di Kantor Pekerjaan Umum dan Penata Ruang, yang mana seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel. Data dikumpulkan berdasarkan pemeriksaan kesehatan oleh dokter dan dengan kuesioner, kemudian dianalisa menggunakan uji statistik chi-square. Hasil: Hasil menunjukan bahwa pekerja yang mengalami penyakit kulit sebanyak 35 pekerja (56,5%). Berdasarkan hasil analisis chi-square didapatkan bahwa ada hubungan yang bermakna antara masa kerja dengan kejadian penyakit kulit pada pekerja pengangkut sampah dimana nilai (p-value= 0,006), Pemakaian Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) nilai (p-value= 0,008), personal hygiene nilai (p-value= 0,008). Kesimpulan: Untuk meminimalisir risiko terjadinya penyakit kulit pada pekerja pengangkut sampah disarankan perlunya disusun standar operasional prosedur yang aman, penyediaan sarana sanitasi agar dapat mengurangi resiko terkena penyakit kulit. Pentingnya pemakaian APD dan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat selama bekerja, serta diharapkan pekerja menggunakan APD pada saat bekerja dan lebih memperhatikan personal hygiene.   Kata kunci      : Masa Kerja, APD, Personal Hygiene

Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kejadian Diabetes Gestasional Pada Ibu Hamil Di Puskesmas Dahlia Makassar Tahun 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Ayatullah Harun
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Tujuan dilakukan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan antara umur dan obesitas pada kejadian Diabetes Gestasional di Puskesmas Dahlia Makassar 2017. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitianan analitik dengan melakukan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study untuk mengetahui hubungan antara umur dan obesitas pada kejadian Diabetes Gestasional di Puskesmas Dahlia Makassar 2017 dengan jumlah populasi 374 orang dengan dan jumlah sampel 374 orang dengan menggunakan teknik Total  Sampling.Dari hasil uji statistic dengan menggunakan uji Chi-Square (Pearson chi-square) diperoleh untuk variabel umur ibu nilai p = 0,162 > a = 0,05 artinya tidak ada hubungan antara umur ibu dengan kejadian Diabetes Gestasional pada ibu hamil.   Untuk variabel obesitas nilai p = 0,003 < a = 0,05 artinya ada hubungan antara obesitas dengan kejadian Diabetes Gestasional pada ibu hamil.Kesimpulan dari dua variabel yaitu umur dan obesitas, hanya variabel obesitas yang berhubungan dengan kejadian Diabetes Gestasional pada ibu hamil di Puskesmas Dahlia Makassar 2017. Saran diharapkan penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu bahan masukan atau sumber data untuk penelitian selanjutnya.

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