scholarly journals Impact of parental care on depression and academic performance of adolescent girls from selected schools in a city in South India

Author(s):  
Soumya Gopakumar ◽  
Sandra Johns

Background: Adolescence is a transitional period where the relationship between them and their parents are vital. Mental health status of girls staying in poor homes without parental care may influence their academic performance and since need special attention. So a study was undertaken to assess the depression status of adolescent girl students (13-15yaers) in selected schools using Kutcher Adolescent Depression Assessment Scale (KADS) given by Kutcher and to compare the depression scores, academic and other socio-demographic factors of adolescent girls with and without parental care. Methods: Cross sectional study involving 130 girl students from selected schools of which 40 students were from poor homes. Chi -square test and Mann Whitney U test was used as test of significance for qualitative and quantitative variables respectively. Binary logistic regression was also used. Results: Analysis of KADS score indicated that both type of students with and without parental care had similar cumulative scores varying from 1- 19. Among the study subjects 10 (7.7% with 95 % confidence interval 3.12% - 12.28%) had scores above 15. Academic performances and participation in arts and sports were significantly different between students staying with parents than those from poor homes. Conclusions: Percentage of students from poor homes with collective KAD scores above 15 is almost double the percentage of students with parental care. Parental support is positively related to better academic and extracurricular activities of students. 

Author(s):  
Moral-García ◽  
Urchaga-Litago ◽  
Ramos-Morcillo ◽  
Maneiro

The objective of the study was to analyze how parental support relates to the physical activity practice, satisfaction with sports, level of physical activity, academic performance and alcohol consumption. Descriptive cross-sectional study, with 1100 adolescents (12–16 years old), where the factors related to parental support, gender and age acted as independent variables, and satisfaction with sport, level of physical activity (PA), academic performance and alcohol consumption acted as dependent variables. A multivariate statistical analysis was conducted. Adolescents with little parental support show (p < 0.001) more boredom, less fun, worse academic performance and higher alcohol consumption. Gender shows differences (p < 0.001) experiencing girls more boredom, less fun, less PA practice and higher academic performance than boys. Age establishes (p < 0.01) that older adolescents (15–16 years old) experience more boredom, less fun, less PA practice, lower academic performance and higher alcohol consumption than young boys and girls (12–14 years old). Parental support towards PA practice improves healthy habits, benefits academic performance and school satisfaction with physical and sports activity.


Author(s):  
Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez ◽  
Javier Morán-García ◽  
Pablo Abián ◽  
Javier Abián-Vicén

The aim of this study was to analyse the association of the use of the mobile phone with physical fitness (PF) and academic performance in secondary school students and its gender-related differences. A total of 501 high school students participated in the study (236 girls and 265 boys; 12–18 years). Use of the mobile phone and sample distributions were done with the Mobile-Related Experience Questionnaire (CERM): low use of mobile phone (LMP = 10–15 points), medium use of mobile phone (MMP = 16–23 points) and high use of mobile phone (HMP = 24–40 points). PF via Eurofit test battery and academic performance were recorded, and gender was used as a differentiating factor. The HMP group registered lower values than the LMP group for academic performance (Spanish: 4.78 ± 2.26 vs. 3.90 ± 1.96 points; p = 0.007, Mathematics: 4.91 ± 2.23 vs. 4.00 ± 1.84 points; p = 0.007) and PF (Abdominals: 6.83 ± 2.40 vs. 5.41 ± 2.46 points; p < 0.001, Broad jump: 6.24 ± 3.02 vs. 4.94 ± 2.28 points; p = 0.013). The boy students showed greater values than girl students for PF in the LMP (medicine-ball-throw: 6.34 ± 2.24 vs. 5.28 ± 1.86 points, p = 0.007) and MMP (medicine-ball-throw: 6.49 ± 2.52 vs. 5.02 ± 1.68 points; p < 0.001) groups, but no gender-related differences were found in the HMP group. In conclusion, high use of the mobile phone was related to worse results in the PF tests and academic performance. Gender-related differences were found for academic performance regardless of the use of the mobile, but for physical fitness no gender differences were found in HMP group.


Author(s):  
Nazeema Beevi P. ◽  
Manju L. ◽  
Anil Bindhu S ◽  
Jeesha C. Haran ◽  
Regi Jose

Background: Adolescence is a transitional stage extending from 10-19 years characterized by rapid physical, mental and sexual changes. It is also characterized by hormonal changes. As girls attain puberty at this age, they have various problems associated with menstruation. Menstruation is a natural phenomenon and an important indicator of women's health reflecting their reproductive function. However data on experiences of menstruation and it's impact on the health status, quality of life and social integration among women in developing countries is scanty. 75% of girls have one or more problems associated with menstruation.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of menstrual problems among school going students in the age group of 12-17 years. 510 adolescent girls of randomly selected government schools in Thiruvananthapuram district were studied by a pretested semi structured questionnaire.Results: Mean age of menarche is 12.2. Out of 510 students 352 have normal menstrual cycles (50.1%). 10% have scanty menstruation, 31% have menorrhagia. Majority of girls (84.8%) has one or other menstrual problems. 33% of girls suffer from dysmenorrhea. Among 510 participants 31.6% reported that menstrual problems affects their daily life activities. 14.7% could not attend the class and 12.8% attend the class without taking medication but not participating in any outdoor activities.Conclusions: Menstrual problems are present in majority of girls in the study group which has some effect on the academic performance and other extracurricular activities in school. 


2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogdana Adriana Nasui ◽  
Monica Popa ◽  
Codruta Alina Popescu

Abstract Background Alcohol/binge drinking among university students has become a major public health problem. Many of young students will be exposed to substantial changes in living arrangements, socialization groups and social activities during the transitional period. Aim The aim of this study was to analyse the alcohol consumption in Romanian university students, and to describe the behaviours occurring after drinking. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 468 undergraduate students, from a university for medicine and law. Of these students, 35.5% were males and 64.5% were females. The mean age of students was 21.9 ± 3.22 years. Validated anonymous paper questionnaires were completed voluntary by the students. Questionnaires contained demographic items, six questions for determining the level of alcohol consumed in terms of quantity and frequency, and 19 statements or problems resulting from drinking. Results The findings of the study showed that males drunk more units of alcohol /week than females (p < 0.001). The prevalence of abstainers was 10.8% in males and 17.6% in women. Heavy drinkers (drinking 5 or more drinks more than once a week) were more common among male (19.3%) than among female students (16.2%). Most frequently, drinking behaviours are related to academic performance, and the possible link between poor academic performance and alcohol consumption appears tenuous and merits further investigation. Conclusion Effective intervention strategies should be implemented to prevent students’ alcohol consumption and adverse health and social consequences resulting from this behaviour.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishan Babu Pokhrel ◽  
Ramesh Khadayat ◽  
Pratikchya Tulachan

Abstract Background Medical students and residents were found to have suffered from depression, anxiety, and burnout in various studies. However, these entities have not been adequately explored in the context of Nepal. We proposed to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, burnout, their associated factors, and identify their predictors in a sample of medical students and residents in a Nepalese medical school.Methods It was a cross-sectional study with 651 medical students and residents chosen at random between December 2018 and February 2019. The validated Nepali version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and Medical Students' Stressor Questionnaire were used to assess depression, anxiety, burnout, and stressors respectively. We used univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses to identify the correlation of predictor variables with depression, anxiety, and burnout.Results The overall prevalence of burnout (48.8%; 95% CI 44.9-52.7) and anxiety (45.3%; 95% CI 41.4-49.2) was more than that of depression (31%; 95% CI 27.5-34.7). Burnout and depression were more prevalent in residents than in medical students (64.5% and 33.7% versus 37.6% and 29.1% respectively). Whereas, medical students were found more anxious than residents (46.3% versus 43.96%). Academic related stressors caused high-grade stress to participants. Multivariable model for depression significantly showed anxiety and personal burnout as risk enhancing correlates; satisfaction with academic performance as a protective correlate. Similarly, the multivariate model for anxiety significantly identified female gender, depression, personal burnout, patient-related burnout, teaching and learning related stressors, and past history of mental illness as risk enhancing correlates; being satisfied with academic performance, getting adequate sleep, being an intern or a resident and less frequent involvement in extracurricular activities as protective correlates. The logistic model for burnout significantly showed depression, anxiety, being a first-year resident, drive and desire related stressors and a rare/never involvement in extracurricular activities as positive predictors.Conclusions A high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and burnout was seen among medical students and residents. Most of them were stressed with academic-related factors. A strong correlation between teaching and learning-related stressors with anxiety may be a call for an efficient and more student-friendly curriculum.


2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (220) ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna Bahadur Raut ◽  
Roshani Agrawal Khatry ◽  
Tumla Shrestha

Introduction: Adolescent girls often lack knowledge regarding reproductive health includingmenstruation which can be due to socio-cultural barriers in which they grow up. It is importantto educate adolescents about issues related to menstruation so that they can safeguard themselvesand hold implications for professionals involved in improvement of reproductive health. The mainobjective of the study was to find out awareness regarding menstrual hygiene among girl studentsof a school in Chitwan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a school in Chitwan among girlstudents of school from grade 8, 9 and 10 from 2019 July to August 2019 after ethical approval. All thegirl students from grade 8, 9 and 10 were included into the study. Data were entered and calculationswere using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Results: Among 184 adolescent girls, 156 (84.8%) were aware about the menstrual hygiene andmost of them 176 (95.7%) knew about the criteria of ideal absorbent to be used during menstruation.Likewise, 120 (65.2%) were aware regarding washing the genital organs, 137 (74.5%) were changingsanitary pad and 136 (73.9%) were disposing used sanitary pad. The mean age of girl students was14.48±1.259 years respectively. Conclusions: Awareness regarding menstrual hygiene was present among the girl students, butpractice for proper menustral hygiene was low compared to studies done in similar settings.


Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 39-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Ruiz-Ariza ◽  
Manuel J. De la Torre-Cruz ◽  
Sara Suárez-Manzano ◽  
Emilio J. Martínez-López

El desplazamiento activo se define como la acción de dirigirse al Centro educativo por medio de transportes que conlleven gasto metabólico, como andar o usar la bicicleta. El tiempo medio diario de desplazamiento activo en adolescentes es de 18 minutos, y podría incrementar un 13% la actividad física total diaria. El desplazamiento activo se ha asociado a una mejor salud y rendimiento cognitivo. Sin embargo, los estudios que analizan la asociación entre desplazamiento activo y rendimiento académico son muy escasos. El objetivo fue analizar el grado de asociación del desplazamiento activo con el rendimiento académico en Matemáticas, Lengua, Educación Física y con el rendimiento académico general ___promedio de Matemáticas, Lengua y Educación Física___ en adolescentes. En el presente estudio transversal participaron 1.006 adolescentes españoles. El modo de desplazamiento se evaluó mediante cuestionario y para el rendimiento académico se solicitó a los institutos las calificaciones numéricas. Los adolescentes se clasificaron en inactivos (empleaban transporte motorizado o realizaban menos de cinco trayectos/semana andando durante más de 15 minutos), y activos (realizaban ≥ cinco trayectos/semana andando más de 15 minutos). Se realizaron análisis de regresión lineal y ANCOVA ajustados por edad e Índice de Masa Corporal. Los resultados mostraron que las chicas que realizan un mayor número de desplazamientos activos semanales tenían un mayor rendimiento académico en Matemáticas (ß=0,041±0,019, p=0,036), en Educación Física (ß=0,029±0,013, p=0,029), y mayor rendimiento académico general (ß=0,031±0,014, p=0,027). En chicos, ninguna asociación resultó significativa (todos p>0,05). Se concluye que desplazarse al instituto andando, al menos cinco trayectos semanales de más de 15 minutos, se relaciona con mayores calificaciones en Matemáticas en las chicas adolescentes. Fomentar el desplazamiento activo, desde el ámbito escolar y familiar puede ser potencialmente relevante para mejorar el rendimiento académico en chicas españolas de Educación Secundaria. Abstract. Active commuting is defined as the action of going to school using a means of transportation that implies energy consumption, such as walking or cycling. Daily average time of active commuting in adolescents is 18 minutes, and this time could increase the total daily physical activity account by 13%. Active commuting has been associated with better health and cognitive performance. However, studies examining the association between active commuting and academic performance are scarce. Based on the above statements, the aim was to analyse the association between active commuting to school and academic performance in Maths, Spanish Language, Physical Education and general academic performance ___mean of Math, Language and Physical Education___ in adolescents. 1,006 Spanish youths participated in the present cross-sectional study. We used a weekly questionnaire to assess active commuting, whereas we requested academic marks in order to track academic performance. Adolescents were classified as inactive (using passive transport or walking 15’ or more less than five times a week) and active (walking 15’ or more at least six times a week). Linear regression and ANCOVA analyses adjusted by age and body mass index were performed. Our results showed that girls who carry out a higher number of weekly active trips to school had higher Maths and Physical Education marks (ß=0,041±0,019, p=0,036; ß=0,029±0,013, p=0,029, respectively), and better general academic performance (ß=0,031±0,014, p=0,027). There were no associations in boys (all p>0,05). Commuting actively to school for more than 15’ a day at least five times a week is associated with better Math performance in adolescent girls. Promotion of active commuting from both school staff and families could be potentially relevant to improve academic performance in Spanish Secondary school girls.


Author(s):  
Vaishali Verma ◽  
Das Banashree ◽  
Nath Jayathi

Background: Adolescence is the transitional period from puberty to adulthood, causing rapid physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes. Any deviation of normal menstrual pattern is one of the reasons of severe stress and academic losses on many. The aim of the study was to determine prevalence and pattern of menstrual disorders in college going adolescent girls.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a medical college of Gurugram district of Haryana, North India. A semi-structured, pretested questionnaire was used to ask about the characteristics of girl’s menstruation: age of menarche; regularity/irregularity of menstruation, interval and duration; presence of amenorrhoea; amount of blood loss; degree of pain during menstruation; activity during menstruation and BMI.Results: All the girls were in the age group 17 to 19 years i.e.; in the late adolescent period with the mean age of 18.2±0.7 3 years. 81.66% girls attained menarche between 12 to 14 years of age. 3.66% girls attained early menarche and 0.33% girls attained menarche late. 19 had scanty menstrual bleeding and 7 suffered from secondary amenorrhea. 27 girls suffered from heavy menstrual bleeding. 78.3% adolescent girls had various degrees of dysmenorrhea with 8.66% had severe dysmenorrhea. 17.66% girls had high BMI and 11% girls for underweight.Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of menstrual disorders among adolescent girls which affects their social and academic lives. Thus, more attention should be paid to identify and treat these menstrual morbidities.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 178
Author(s):  
Nirpal Kaur Shukla ◽  
Mukesh Shukla ◽  
Siraj Ahmad ◽  
Ram Shukla ◽  
Zainab Khan

Background: Depression is one of the common and ignorant psychiatric problems in adolescents now days. It has profound adverse effect on their physical as well as mental health. The objective of this study was to study the prevalence of depression among school going adolescent girls.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 336 school going adolescent girls in Barabanki district from June 2016 to September 2016. Multistage sampling was used to enroll the study subjects. Bio-social parameters such as age, socioeconomic status etc. were assessed by direct interview of adolescent girl as well as its confirmation with school records. Six items KADS (Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale) was used for assessment of depression among adolescent girl.Results: Out of 336 adolescent girls screened 18.7% were found positive for depression. Lower socio-economic status was found as one of the independent predictor of depression. Girls belonging to lower socioeconomic groups (odds ratio ([OR] 2.08; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.18-3.21; p = 0.03) were more susceptible for depression. However on multiple logistic regression no statistical association was observed between depression with respect to age group, class, religion, caste and mothers education, and type of family (p>0.05).Conclusions: The study highlights need for timely diagnosis and treatment of problem through school based periodic screening programmes. There is also need of increasing awareness among teachers and parents about depression. 


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