Prevalence of Bullying and Victimization Among Primary School Students of Higher Grades in Riyadh: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bander Haddad ◽  
Mohammed Al-Madi ◽  
Moath Alsudais ◽  
Faisal AlMedimegh ◽  
Saqer Alharthi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Riyadh City

Abstract Background The current study aims to know the prevalence, effects and types of bullying at primary schools of Riyadh city for both male and female. Methods Male and female students at primary schools in Riyadh city are targeted using Cross-sectional study method. 517 students are included in this study 55.3% are female and 44.7% are male. Riyadh primary schools were divided into five groups according to geographic region North, South, East, West and Middle. The surveys were conducted after the approval of school's principals. In order to get an accurate response, the survey was distributed to student in classrooms in papers. Results 517 students participated in the study. Out of four regions the proportion from the Southern region were the highest at 187 (36.2%). The levels of bullying and victimization was low. Compared to female students, male students showed statistically significant higher bullying and victimization rates. Compared to the five regions in Riyadh city the bullying and victimization rate is highest in the Eastern region, and lower in the southern region. Conclusion The study shows that the levels of bullying and victimization at Riyadh's primary schools was low. Furthermore, research studies about bullying and victimization prevalence rates are not enough and need more researches to improve the intervention and prevent the side effect of it.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Bullying and Victimization Among Primary School Students of Higher Grades in Riyadh: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bander Haddad ◽  
Mohammed Al-Madi ◽  
Moath Alsudais ◽  
Faisal AlMedimegh ◽  
Saqer Alharthi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Riyadh City

Abstract Background: The current study aims to know the prevalence, effects and types of bullying at primary schools of Riyadh city for both male and female.Methods: Male and female students at primary schools in Riyadh city are targeted using Cross-sectional study method. 517 students are included in this study 55.3% are female and 44.7% are male. Riyadh primary schools were divided into five groups according to geographic region North, South, East, West and Middle. The surveys were conducted after the approval of school's principals. In order to get an accurate response, the survey was distributed to student in classrooms in papers.Results: 517 students participated in the study. Out of four regions the proportion from the Southern region were the highest at 187 (36.2%). The levels of bullying and victimization was low. Compared to female students, male students showed statistically significant higher bullying and victimization rates. Compared to the five regions in Riyadh city the bullying and victimization rate is highest in the Eastern region, and lower in the southern region.Conclusion: The study shows that the levels of bullying and victimization at Riyadh's primary schools was low. Furthermore, research studies about bullying and victimization prevalence rates are not enough and need more researches to improve the intervention and prevent the side effect of it.

scholarly journals An Overview of Fingerprint Patterns among Students of Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-33
Author(s):  
N Hirachan ◽  
R Shrestha ◽  
S Koju ◽  
D Limbu
Keyword(s):  
Research Finding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Positive Identification ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Loop Pattern

Introduction: Fingerprint system of positive identification is based on the principle that the arrangement and distribution of fingerprint re­mains constant and persists throughout life and that the patterns of no two hands resemble each other. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 250 students (125 male and 125 female students), aged 17 - 40 years of age, of Gan­daki Medical College, Pokhara, Nepal from 15 March to 13 April, 2017 A.D. The fingertip patterns of both hands were collected and identified with the aid of a magnifying glass and documented as: Loops, Whorls, Arches and Composite type. The data were enrolled in SPSS version 16 and analyzed accordingly. Results: There was a preponderance of loop pattern (52.6%) followed by whorls (39.4%), arches (7.3%) and composite (0.6%). Whorls (41.7%) were more common in males compared to females (37.1%) and females had more arches (9.6%) compared to that of the male counter­parts (5.04%). There was no significant difference in fingerprint pat­terns among male and female students. Conclusion: The predominance of loops amongst other fingerprint patterns along with no significant gender differences in fingerprint pat­terns can be considered as a valuable research finding in the field of forensic science.

AN EXPLORATORY CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF INTERLANGUAGE PRAGMATIC DEVELOPMENT

2000 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pragmatic Development ◽  
Compliment Responses

This paper reports the results of an exploratory cross-sectional study of pragmatic development among three groups of primary school students in Hong Kong who completed a cartoon oral production task (COPT) designed to elicit requests, apologies, and compliment responses. The first two of these speech acts are among the most well represented in the pragmatics literature and are also included in the Hong Kong English language syllabus for primary schools. The latter has also been studied extensively but is not part of the syllabus. Data was collected in Cantonese using the same instrument. Although a number of developmental patterns are revealed—particularly in choice of request strategy, frequency of supportive moves, and use of adjuncts with apologies and compliment responses—there is little evidence of sensitivity to situational variation or pragmatic transfer from Cantonese. This study adds to the small, but growing, body of research on pragmatic development in a second language.

scholarly journals Gender difference in resilience among the under graduate medical students – A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL2) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Mahati Sundar ◽  
Archana R
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Second Year

A health professional requires resilience to be able to handle the depression, anxiety and stress, which may occur when they are in the field. Resilience is theability to tackle and overcome difficulties, with personal transformation and growth. Studies in undergraduate medical students have shown a difference in the stress scores of males and females, showing the possibility of gender difference in coping strategies and resilience. Therefore, the objective of the study was to assess the resilience scores of undergraduate medical students and to find out the existence of gender differences in their resilience scores. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the first and second-year MBBS students of 18-25 years of age after obtaining informed consent and Institutional ethical clearance. All willing male and female students fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria formed the study participants. A standard resilience questionnaire was used to assess the resilience scores of the students and the male and female participants scores were noted separately. A total of of282 first and second-year undergraduate medical students participated in the study. A significantly higher percentage of female students had a high resilience score in comparison to male participants. Our study highlights the fact that females have a higher resilience compared to males. But still, the majority of male and female students are having moderate resilience. Thus, the future focus should be on the promotion of resilience-building measures to be taught to the students early in their medical curriculum to successfully tackle the stressful situations.

scholarly journals ORAL HEALTH;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 1894-1898
Author(s):  
Shahid Ali Mirani ◽  
Syed Yousif Ali Shah ◽  
Muhammad Ameen Sahito
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: This study was carried out to evaluate the dental students’perception about condition of their gums and teeth and prevalence of dental caries. StudyDesign: Descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: Liaquat University of Medical and HealthSciences. Period: July 2011 to December 2011. Material and Method: The sample size was200 students comprising of both male and female. Clinical Oral examination was performedwith the help of mouth mirror and explorer in dental chair. The perception of dental studentsabout condition of their gums and teeth was obtained through questionnaire. Results: Theresults revealed that 25 % of students in present study had dental decay. The mean DMFT scorewas 0.625. Moreover, the mean DMFT score for male and female students was 0.658 and 0.576respectively. The results about distribution of DMFT components indicated that the decayed(D) teeth were in greatest number followed by filled (F) and missed (M) teeth. Conclusion:There was statistically no significant association between dental caries and gender. Moreover,prevalence of dental caries was significantly different between those who perceived their gumsand teeth condition excellent and good compared to the students who perceived their gumsand teeth condition as poor.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study to determine the energy density and nutritional quality of primary-school children’s lunchboxes

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1108-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Sutherland ◽  
Nicole Nathan ◽  
Alison Brown ◽  
Serene Yoong ◽  
Renee Reynolds ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractObjective:The present study describes the energy content of primary-school children’s lunchboxes and the proportion of lunchbox foods considered discretionary. Subgroup analyses by sex, socio-economic status, age and weight status were undertaken.Design:A cross-sectional study was conducted. Mean kilojoule content, number of items and categorisation of foods and drinks in lunchboxes as ‘everyday’ (healthy) or discretionary (sometimes) foods were assessed via a valid and reliable lunchbox observational audit.Setting:Twelve Catholic primary schools (Kindergarten–Grade 6) located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia.Participants:Kindergarten to Grade 6 primary-school students.Results:In total, 2143 children (57 %) had parental consent to have their lunchboxes observed. School lunchboxes contained a mean of 2748 kJ, of which 61·2 % of energy was from foods consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and 38·8 % of energy was discretionary foods. The proportion of lunchboxes containing only healthy foods was 12 %. Children in Kindergarten–Grade 2 packed more servings of ‘everyday’ foods (3·32 v. 2·98, P < 0·01) compared with children in Grades 3–6. Children in Grades 3–6 had a higher percentage of energy from discretionary foods (39·1 v. 33·8 %, P < 0·01) compared with children in Kindergarten–Grade 2 and children from the most socio-economically disadvantaged areas had significantly higher total kilojoules in the school lunchbox compared with the least disadvantaged students (2842 v. 2544 kJ, P = 0·03).Conclusions:Foods packed within school lunchboxes may contribute to energy imbalance. The development of school policies and population-based strategies to support parents overcome barriers to packing healthy lunchboxes are warranted.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE REGARDING COVID-19 AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KEDAH, MALAYSIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Charles Ganaprakasam ◽  
Syeda Humayra ◽  
Kalaivani Ganasegaran ◽  
Elillarasi Kuppusamy ◽  
Barani Karikalan
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Since, children are affected by the coronavirus in the same way as adults, examining the children's knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) on COVID-19 would help in building a pandemic-resilient society. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 among primary school students. This online, cross-sectional study was conducted from May 18 to 20, 2021 among students aged 9 to 12 years old and having access to WhatsApp messenger on their smartphones. The study participants were selected from 17 primary schools in Kedah, Malaysia by convenience , and the Google form invitation link was shared by the schools’ guidance and counselling teachers. Analysis revealed higher females (53%) and majority aged 12 years (27.8%) out of 1207. 56% of respondents possessed good knowledge on COVID-19 (M=4.21, SD=1.16) with 73.75% overall correct responses. Children demonstrated positive attitudes (M=3.64, SD=0.67) but had a higher perceived risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 (M=3.60, SD=1.23). For practices, low scores were discovered on avoid visiting crowded places (M=2.51, SD=1.22). Knowledge has a significant effect on children’s attitudes (Beta=0.17, p<0.001) and practices (Beta=0.25, p<0.001). Comparatively, females scored lower COVID-19 knowledge than males (Beta= -0.01, p=0.65). While age was significantly associated with increased knowledge (Beta=0.13, p<0.001), whereof, year 6 students (12 years; M=4.69, SD=1.23) scored the highest. Since knowledge is a critical tool in comprehending any phenomenon, and influencing one’s attitude and practice towards it, much effort is warranted to enhance the effectiveness of government strategies and mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak.

scholarly journals Availability of Cariogenic Foods in Primary School Canteens of Abha City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafi Ahmed Togoo ◽  
Zakirulla Meer ◽  
Reena Kandlaya ◽  
Syed Mohammed Yaseen ◽  
Turki Dhafer Al-Shehri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Objective To obtain base line data about the availability of cariogenic foods in the primary school canteens in the city of Abha, Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods The present study was performed in 6 to 10-year-old school boys living in Abha city in 2012. Eight public primary schools with canteen facilities were randomly selected and all the children in the schools were included in the study. Data was collected to know the availability of foods which are cariogenic and the students were made to answer a questionnaire that had questions about their source of food intake. Results A total number of 1,807 primary school students participated in the study. 87% of the items available in school canteens were cariogenic and only 13% were noncariogenic. 1505 (83%) school children get food from home, 263 (15%) depend entirely on the canteen, 1320 (73%) eat from both home and canteen and only 158 (8%) of the school children rely entirely on homemade food. Conclusion The canteens should reinforce the classroom programs relating to food, nutrition and health. Standard guidelines have to be implemented throughout Saudi Arabia about eating habits in school and improve the overall nutritional quality of school food. How to cite this article Togoo RA, Meer Z, Kandlaya R, Yaseen SM, Al-Shehri TD, Al-Ghamdi HG. Availability of Cariogenic Foods in Primary School Canteens of Abha City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. World J Dent 2012;3(3):239-242.

scholarly journals Satisfaction, Awareness and Attitude about Oral Aesthetics among Female High School Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
Awareness Level

Introduction: Aim of the study is to determine the level of dental satisfaction, awareness, and attitude among 3rd year female high school students of Riyadh. As it is important to detect the level or awareness and attitude at young age so that they all can benefit more from the early treatment plan and as females are more conscious towards overall aesthetic we therefore aimed to recruit female participants only in order to evaluate the level of concerns regarding oral aesthetics. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 501 female students in 6 different high schools of Riyadh. A structured questionnaire was used to identify the students’ score about the level of satisfaction, awareness, and attitude towards their dental appearance. The results and statistics were carried out by using the SPSS software version 20. Results: Among those surveyed, (82.2%) were satisfied with their dental appearance, (81.6%) had good awareness and (58.9%) had negative attitude. The most undergone treatment among the students was orthodontic treatments (62.6%). The most desired treatment was teeth whitening (52.8%) followed by orthodontic treatments (18.2%). The mother’s level of education and income were significantly related to the awareness level (0.001 and 0.004 respectively). Conclusion: Through this cross-sectional study conducted on 501 female students we concluded that more than three fourth of the students were satisfied with their dental appearance and are aware about the oral health; however, more than half had negative attitude towards the oral aesthetics. Mother’s level of education and family income were related to awareness level of the students. Strategies should be formulated based on evidences to improve the attitude of young students towards dental aesthetics.

scholarly journals Beban Tas Siswa di Sekolah Dasar Saraswati 5 Denpasar

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Saktivi Harkitasari ◽  
Ida Ayu Laxmi Ananda Dewi Manuaba ◽  
I Dewa Ayu Inten Dwi Primayanti ◽  
Cokorda Agung Wahyu Purnamasidhi
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Grade 3

The use of school bags without ergonomics design, miscarriage school bag, excessive bag load and carrying bags with long duration could be risk of disrupting the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this research is to know the frequency of bag load category of elementary students at SD Saraswati 5 Denpasar according to class, age, gender and weight of respondent. This research method was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at SD Saraswati 5 Denpasar. The sample in this study was selected by systematic random sampling. There were 86 respondents who carried load of bag of medium category amounted to 40 (46.5%) student, heavy bag category tend to carried by grade 3 student amounted to 12 (54.5%), male and female students carried the same bag load that is the moderate category 40 (46.5%) and the group with the mildest weight among other groups tend to carried heavy bag category amounted to 16 (55.2%). The conclusion is Students of Elementary School Saraswati 5 Denpasar more often carry the bag burden of the medium category. More heavy bag load categories are carried by students aged 7 years - 9 years. Groups of students with the lightest weight tend to carry heavy bag loads.

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