scholarly journals SIKAP DAN PERILAKU MEMBACA INFORMASI GIZI PADA LABEL PANGAN SERTA PEMILIHAN PANGAN KEMASAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Qurrota A’yunil Huda ◽  
Dini Ririn Andrias
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Reading Behavior ◽  
Nutrition Label ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Food Pattern

Practicing healthy food pattern can prevent from degenerative disease. Nutrition label, including nutrition facts on food label can help people choosing healthier food. Attitude toward nutrition label can infl uence nutrition label reading behavior and food choices, and reading food or nutrition label may infl uence healthier food consumption. This study was aimed to fi nd association between a  ttitude, nutrition label reading behavior and food choices among college students. This cross sectional study involved 98 undergraduate students class of 2013 Universitas Airlangga as the sample of the study. Respondents were made to answer 5 a  ttitude points and asked about their nutrition label reading behavior and food choices. Chi square and Pearson Chi square were used to analyze association between attitudes, nutrition facts reading behavior, and food choices. Students who had good   attitude about health and nutrition and nutrition label were not always became a label user or had healthy reason for food choices. Label users were not always had healthy reason for food choices. The study showed there was no association between attitudes and nutrition facts reading behavior, as well as between   attitude and food choices (p > 0,05). Further study to identify barriers of reading food and nutrition label behavior need to be conducted.

scholarly journals Oral Hygiene Practice And Perceived Oral Malodour Among Dental And Medical Undergraduate Students Of Bahria University Medical And Dental College

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (04) ◽  
pp. 221-225
Author(s):  
Beenish Fatima Alam ◽  
Hira Raza ◽  
Shizma junejo ◽  
Marium Azfar ◽  
Tuba Saleem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medical Undergraduate Students

Objective: To determine the differences of self-perception of halitosis and oral hygiene practices among the medical and dental undergraduate students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study conducted over duration of 9 months amongst the medical and dental undergraduate students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College. The questionnaires were distributed to 298 students. Questionnaire employed for this study was adopted and modified from the study conducted by Khalid Almas et al. Descriptive statistics were checked by means of percentages and frequency for all variables. Chi-square test was applied to check significant difference among the responses given by the medical and dental undergraduate students. Results: The response rate for the survey was about 85%. 55% of dental and 17 % of medical students were able to smell their breath. About having examination by dentist about 73% of medical students agreed as compared to 53% of dental students. Both medical and dental students preferred having examination done by the dentist. For management of halitosis, dentist was preferred by 62% of the dental students, while 97% of the medical students did not agree. 62% of the dental students preferred using traditional medications, while 82% of the medical students preferred using self-medications for treatment. Conclusion: The results suggest that there is not a high level of agreement among dental and medical students concerning the detection and management of halitosis. Although large percent of the respondents claimed to be aware of dentistry, our findings revealed low level of knowledge and attitude to Dentistry by the medical undergraduate students. Efforts should be made towards closing this knowledge gap to attain effective oral health.

scholarly journals ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND COCAINE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM RIBEIRÃO PRETO - BRAZIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (spe) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline de Souza ◽  
Hayley Hamilton ◽  
Maria da Gloria Miotto Wright
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Cocaine Use ◽  
Other Substances ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Objective: to determine alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine use, abuse, and dependence, and to identify the association between the use of these substances and the academic performance of undergraduate students. Method: a cross-sectional study with 275 undergraduate students from health and humanities courses at a university in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The instruments used were the Questionnaire for Screening the Use of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Substances and the student’s self-report on their performance considering a scale from zero to 10. For analysis, Fisher’s Exact Test and Pearson’s Chi-square test were used. Results: the pattern of alcohol and cocaine use in the sample studied was similar to the national average; however the prevalence of marijuana abuse was higher than the average. The use of marijuana was associated with the students’ academic performance in this study. Conclusion: the same association between abuse of and dependence on marijuana was not identified in the sample studied.

scholarly journals Dietary pattern and hypertension in Korean adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 597-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Eun Park ◽  
Hyeyoung Jung ◽  
Jung Eun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drinking Pattern ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Food Pattern ◽  
Salty Food ◽  
Males And Females

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the dietary pattern associated with hypertension and pre-hypertension among Korean male and female adults.DesignCross-sectional study from a representative sample of the Korean population.SettingThe Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey IV, which was conducted in 2007 and 2008.SubjectsMales and females (n 5308) over the age of 20 years.ResultsScores for three major dietary patterns (‘whole food’, ‘Western’ and ‘drinking’) were generated using a factor analysis of thirty predefined food groups based on the food items consumed. We used polytomous logistic regression analyses to obtain odds ratios and 95 % confidence intervals for pre-hypertension and hypertension. Participants with a high drinking pattern score (moderate to high alcohol intake, salted fermented seafood intake) had a significantly higher prevalence of pre-hypertension or hypertension than those with a lower drinking pattern score; odds for the top quintile v. the bottom quintile were OR = 1·56 (95 % CI 1·23, 1·99; P trend = 0·001) for pre-hypertension and OR = 3·05 (95 % CI 2·12, 4·40; P trend < 0·001) for hypertension. The whole food pattern was not associated with either pre-hypertension or hypertension, while the Western pattern was associated with the prevalence of hypertension only among men.ConclusionsOur finding warrants further prospective studies to examine whether alcohol drinking and salty food consumption increase the risk of developing hypertension in Koreans.

scholarly journals Smoking among undergraduate students in the area of health

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 389-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia ◽  
Dmitry José de Santana Sarmento ◽  
Jalber Almeida Santos ◽  
Tássia Almeida Pinto ◽  
Raulison Vieira de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
State University ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bidirectional Relationship ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between smoking and socio-demographic and behavioral factors among undergraduate students in the area of health at the State University of Paraíba, Brazil. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample from each of the following courses: Dentistry, Nursing, Psychology, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Physical Education. A total of 492 students were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The chi-square and Fisher's Exact tests were used for statistical analysis at a 5% level of significance. Smoking prevalence was 5.7% and stress was the main reason for starting the habit (36.8%). In the multivariate analysis by logistic regression, the variables of gender, religious persuasion, semester attended in the course, and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with smoking (p<0.05). Although other studies reported a strong relationship between university students and smoking, the prevalence of smokers was low. Most of the variables studied revealed a correlation with smoking. Since smoking and alcohol consumption are the two major human addictions, this study suggests a bidirectional relationship between these variables.

scholarly journals Information exposure relating with reading behavior on packaged food product among college students in Fikes Uhamka

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-99
Author(s):  
Aisya Desy Novitamanda ◽  
Nanang Prayitno ◽  
Izna Nurdianty
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Reading Behavior ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Information Exposure ◽  
Exposure Variable ◽  
Packaged Food

In this era, food products had a high interest in the community because it is easy to consume but not followed by behavior to read the food label. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between food label knowledge and information exposure with food label reading behavior on college students in FIKES UHAMKA. This study was quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. This study conducted in July–August 2019 with 239 subjects. Data analyzed used Chi-Square statistical test. The result showed 52,7% of subjects always reading food labels. Food label knowledge did not have a relationship with food label reading behavior. Information exposure variable has a relationship with food label reading behavior.

scholarly journals The association between allergy and sinusitis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES 2005–2006

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Li ◽  
Chu-Jin Zhao ◽  
Hong-Li Hua ◽  
Yu-Qin Deng ◽  
Ze-Zhang Tao
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Serum Total Ige ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The relationship between allergies and sinusitis, though extensively studied, remains poorly defined. While several studies proposed a cause-and-effect relationship between allergy and chronic sinusitis, several others reported the lack of any existing association. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between allergy and sinusitis. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using a representative sample of the US population from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005‒2006 (n  = 7244). A self-reported allergy questionnaire and total and allergen-specific IgE levels were used for analysis. Participants were divided into positive and negative allergy symptoms groups (PAS, NAS, respectively) to eliminate the influence of allergy symptoms on the apparent incidence of sinusitis. Pearson’s chi-square test and the linear regression analysis using Durbin Watson test were used for statistical analysis. Results Sinusitis incidence in the PAS group (22.4%; 521/2327) was significantly higher than that in the NAS group (7.1%; 348/4917) [odds ratios (OR)  = 3.788, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.272‒4.384, P  < 0.001]. sinusitis incidence in non-sensitized and sensitized groups was not statistically different. After controlling for allergy symptoms, there was a negative correlation between sensitization status and the occurrence of sinusitis in the PAS group (OR  = 1.407, 95% CI 1.156‒1.711, P  < 0.01). Increase in serum total IgE levels correlated with decrease in incidence of sinusitis in both PAS and NAS groups. sinusitis incidence was significantly reduced in the PAS group in participants sensitized to allergens such as cockroaches, ragweed, ryegrass, Bermuda grass, oak, birch, and thistle. Conclusion Allergy is related to sinusitis incidence. It is likely that sensitization status could reduce the incidence of sinusitis, albeit in an antigen-specific manner.

Self-Medication Among Undergraduate Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-281
Author(s):  
Hina Khan ◽  
Jamil Siddiqui ◽  
Muhammad Khan
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Significance

Objective: To evaluate the frequency of self-medication among undergraduate students of medical sciences Study design and setting: Cross-sectional Study was conducted at Al-Tibri Medical College Hospital, from October 2019 to February 2020. Methodology: Data was collected after an ethical approval of concerned institute; total of 150 students included from the 1st, 3rd and final year of MBBS. Valid questionnaire was used to evaluate the response of the participants regarding selfmedication. Verbal consent was taken from the students, and then they were asked to fill their responses. Data was evaluated in the form of frequency and percentages through SPSS version 21.0. Chi-square test was applied, and the level of significance was considered p=<0.05 Results: Out of total of 150 students, 58.7% were males and 41.3% females. In students of 1st, 3rd and 5th year the most common morbidity for seeking self-medication was headache, flu/cough, fever, and pain. The percentage of drug/ drug groups commonly used for self-medication included antipyretics being 36%, 54% and 64%, antibiotics were 50%, 86% and 90%, and analgesics was 42%, 62% and 64% in 1st, 3rd and 5th years respectively. Common reasons for pursuing selfmedication were minor illnesses (50%, 81%, 94%), easy availability (52%, 82%, 92%) and quick-relief (50%, 58%, 100%) in 1st, 3rd and 5th year respectively. Conclusion: In the present study, self-medication was observed in a large percentage of students. Thus, medical curricula need further consideration to promote awareness regarding the disadvantages of self-medication in undergraduates so we can curb this self-medication culture from our society

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with self medication with antibiotics among University students in Moshi Kilimanjaro Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 633-639
Author(s):  
Bernard Baltazary Chuwa ◽  
Linna Abraham Njau ◽  
Kaizali Ivo Msigwa ◽  
Elichilia Shao
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Antibiotic Drug

Background: Self medication is a common practice of using medicines without a medical supervision by the people them- selves. Self medication is likely to happen when people feel unwell, it is worse in the population with poor helth seeking be- havior. Therefore it is important to assess the prevalence and factors associated with self medication with antibiotics among University students in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Tanzania. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from April-August 2019 at two Universities in Moshi, including one med- ical and one non medical. The study population were undergraduate students aged 18 and above, A self-filled questionnaire was used for data collection and data analyzed using the SPSS version 16 and association was tested using chi square. Results: Out 374 students enrolled 187 from each University, 126 were female and 248 were male with age ranging from 19 to 35 years with mean age of 23.91 years. The prevalence of self medication with antibiotics was 57% and the most com- mon used antibiotics was amoxicillin with prevalence of 32.08%. The common reported symptoms/diseases were headache (31.02%) followed by malaria and coughing with prevalence of 15.24% and 10.96% respectively. The commonest reasons of self medication reported to be emergency illness (38.77%) and delaying of hospital services (24.33%). The commonest effects reported among respondents which practiced self medication with antibiotics were worsening of the condition that they were suffering in (4.55%) and body rashes (2.67).There was no significant difference between self medication practices among medical and non medical students(p = 0.676). Conclusion: The prevalence of self medication with antibiotics was high among University students and there is no signif- icant difference in both medical and non medical students. The most feared outcome on self medication with antibiotics is antibiotic drug resistance which leads to treatment failure along with high financial costs and increase mortality rate following microbial infections. Keywords: Self-medication; antibiotics; University students; Moshi; Tanzania.

scholarly journals Comparison of physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in secondary and university students

Rev Rene ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. e71433
Author(s):  
Natalie Naidoo ◽  
Oladapo Michael Olagbegi ◽  
Thayananthee Nadasan ◽  
Joshua Oluwafisayo Afolabi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: to compare physical activity and sedentary behavior in university students and secondary students. Methods: the cross-sectional study involved 202 selected secondary students and 171 university students. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was administered to the respondents. Percentages, chi-square test, Mann Whitney U test and linear regression were used for data analysis. Results: about 63% and 32% of secondary and university students, respectively, reported high levels of physical activity, while 84.7% and 71.9% of secondary and undergraduate students, respectively, met guidelines for sedentary behavior. The secondary students had significantly higher scores than the university students in vigorous (p=0.004), moderate (p<0.001), and total physical activity (p<0.001). The observed difference was more prominent among females. Conclusion: secondary students had higher scores of physical activity and spent less time in sedentary behavior.

Smoking and drug use among students of a medical university in Iran; prevalence and associated factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi Ghasemi ◽  
Mohammad Pooyan Jadidfard ◽  
Mehrdad Asgharian
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background: Drug abuse is a critical health problem of human society. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of drug abuse among students in one of the medical universities of Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in 2016 among a convenient sample of 800 undergraduate students from a medical university in the capital of Iran. Data were gathered by means of a self-administered questionnaire inquiring students’ age, gender, marital status, home city, living status, and drug used including history, frequency and types. Statistical evaluation included the Chi-square test and logistic regression models. Results: respondents’ mean age was 23.5; 67% were men, and 70% were single. Totally, 15% of the students reported to smoke cigarette and ≤6% use other drugs; more men than women (p<0.01). Alcohol use reported by 7% of the students more women than men (p=0.02). Older students, those spending their free time alone, and those without a job more frequently (p≤0.001) reported using all types of the drugs. Conclusion: The majority of the studied students did not report drug abuse. Considering the critical responsibilities of health care students, the prevalence is, however, needs to be reduced even further with purposeful preventive programs.

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