The Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Dysmenorrhea in University Students in North China 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yang ◽  
Jia Guo ◽  
Ming-li Sun ◽  
Qin-cheng He ◽  
Ya-Nan Ma
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Logistic Regression Models

Abstract Background: Dysmenorrhea is a condition frequently affecting menstruating women worldwide. Unfortunately, only a few studies have estimated the relationship between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea among women. In particular, there are fewer studies to explore the association between alcohol consumption, dysmenorrhea, and age at menarche. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether and to what extent alcohol consumption is related to dysmenorrhea and age at menarche. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, observational study conducted among college students. A total of 3,837 participants (age ≥18 years) volunteered to participate in the study and completed the questionnaire. Moreover, 145 were excluded from the study owing to exclusion criteria. We divided female college students into two groups stratified by age at menarche (AAM) 13 years. Logistic regression models were performed to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the association of alcohol consumption with dysmenorrhea, adjusting for confounding factors. Results: A total of 3692 female college students completed the survey, including 409 (11.08%) who reported alcohol use. We found that alcohol consumption was not related to dysmenorrhea. However, stratified by age at menarche, we found that a positive association between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea among participants with AAM ≥13 years (OR,1.41; 95% CI, 1.06, 1.88). Compared with participants who reported no alcohol consumption, participants who reported consuming alcohol at least once a month (OR,1.29; 95% CI, 0.94, 1.78) and alcohol consumption at least once a week (OR,1.92; 95% CI, 1.07, 3.45) were more likely to have dysmenorrhea adjusting for other confounding factors. Conclusion: Our findings showed overall no association of alcohol consumption with dysmenorrhea but a statistically significant positive association for those whose AAM was >13 years.

scholarly journals The Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Dysmenorrhea in University Students in North China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yang ◽  
Jia Guo ◽  
Ming-li Sun ◽  
Qin-cheng He ◽  
Ya-Nan Ma
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Gynecological Disease

Abstract Background: Dysmenorrhea is common gynecological disease in the whole world. Unfortunately, only a few studies have estimated the relationship between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea among women. In particular, there are fewer studies to explore the association between alcohol consumption, dysmenorrhea, and age at menarche.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether and what extent alcohol consumption is related to dysmenorrhea and age at menarche.Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational study conducted among college students. A total of 3,837 participants (age ≥18 years) volunteered to participate in the study and completed the questionnaire. Moreover, 145 were excluded from the study owing to exclusion criteria. Finally, a total of 3692 female college students were enrolled in this study using the following criteria. We divided female college students into two groups stratified by age at menarche 13 years. The logical regression model was performed to evaluate the association between alcohol use and primary dysmenorrhea. The model adjusted for confounding factors and estimated the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval.Results: A total of 3692 female college students completed the survey, including 409(11.08%) students with alcohol use and 3283 (88.92%) participants without alcohol use. We founded that alcohol use and alcohol consumption were not related to dysmenorrhea. However, stratified by age at menarche, we found that there was a negative association between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea among participants with AAM ≥13 years (OR,1.41; 95% CI, 1.06, 1.88). Compared with participants without alcohol consumption, participants with alcohol consumption at least once a month (OR,1.29; 95% CI, 0.94, 1.78) and alcohol consumption at least once a week (OR,1.92; 95% CI, 1.07, 3.45) were more likely to have dysmenorrhea adjusted for other confounding factors.Conclusion: Our findings showed there was a negative association between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea stratified by age at menarche (13 years).

scholarly journals The Association Between Alcohol and Dysmenorrhea in University Students in North China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yang ◽  
Jia Guo ◽  
Ming-li Sun ◽  
Qin-cheng He ◽  
Ya-Nan Ma
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
North China ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College

Abstract Background Evidence supporting the definitive effect of alcohol consumption on dysmenorrhea has been sparse. The current study was aim to evaluate the relationship between alcohol consumption and dysmenorrhea among age-stratified female college students in northern China.Methods A total of 3692 female college students were included in this cross-sectional study. The logical regression model was performed to evaluate the association between alcohol consumption and primary dysmenorrhea. The model adjusted for confounding factors such as age and body mass index, and estimated the odds ratio (ORs) and 95% confidence interval (CIs).Results Multivariable-adjusted models showed the analysis stratified by age at menarche (AAM) revealed that the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in participants with AAM < 13 years old (67.2%) was significantly higher than that in participants with AAM ≥13 years old (61.3%) (P = 0.003). Alcohol consumption showed a dose-response relationship with dysmenorrhea in participants with AAM ≥13 years old.Conclusion Our findings showed AAM modified the association of alcohol consumption with primary dysmenorrhea among female university students in North China.

scholarly journals Impact of Birth Control Use on Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Female College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 165-165
Author(s):  
Lilah Chase ◽  
Jesse Morrell
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Birth Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
College Health ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College

Abstract Objectives Research suggests birth control (BC) use alters blood lipids in women. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in metabolic syndrome risk between birth control users vs. nonusers in a sample of female college students, 18–24 years old. Methods Data were collected between 2005–18 from the College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey, an ongoing, cross-sectional study conducted at a midsized, northeastern university. Anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical measures were obtained in the fasted state and used to determine metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence. BC use was self-reported. Proportional differences between BC vs. non-BC users of MetS and individual MetS components were evaluated via chi-square tests. Results Forty-five % of the final sample (n = 6456) reported using BC. MetS (≥3 MetS criteria) was present in 3.9% of students; 16.7% of students had ≥ 2 MetS criteria. BC users vs. nonusers were more likely to have at-risk triglyceride levels (22.4 vs. 11.0%, P &lt; .001) but less likely to have at-risk HDL levels (21.2 vs. 27.7%, P &lt; .001) and abdominal obesity (14.3% vs. 16.4, P &lt; .05). No significant differences were observed in prevalence of elevated blood pressure or glucose between BC users vs. nonusers. Overall, MetS prevalence did not differ between groups (3.8 vs. 3.9%, P = .85). Conclusions Our findings suggest BC use is common and impacts different MetS criteria in college females. College health providers and nutrition educators can utilize research findings to tailor information for female students at risk for MetS and chronic disease. Funding Sources New Hampshire Agriculture Experiment Station and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Hatch Project 1,010,738.

scholarly journals Disordered eating among Brazilian female college students

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 879-888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marle dos Santos Alvarenga ◽  
Bárbara Hatzlhoffer Lourenço ◽  
Sonia Tucunduva Philippi ◽  
Fernanda Baeza Scagliusi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Disordered Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Disordered Eating Behaviors ◽  
Female College ◽  
Attitude Test

This study aimed to investigate the socioeconomic and nutritional factors associated with disordered eating among Brazilian female college students (n = 2,489). Prevalence ratios of risk factors were calculated using Poisson regression models with robust variance based on responses to selected questions from the Eating Attitude Test and Disordered Eating Attitude Scale. It was found that 40.7% of students were dieting, 35.6% were using diet or compensatory methods, 23.9% skipping meals, 12.6% not eating or just drinking liquids, and 3.3%, vomiting to lose weight. A positive association was found between not eating or just drinking liquids and skipping meals and nutritional status after adjustment for age and region. A positive association was found between compensatory methods and dieting and education level of the head of the family. Disordered eating behaviors were frequent, and not eating and skipping meals were more prevalent among overweight/obese students; compensatory methods and dieting were less prevalent among students from families whose head had up to only four years of education. Prevention strategies and food education are necessary in order to decrease the prevalence of these behaviors.

scholarly journals Kebiasaan Makan Remaja Putri yang Berhubungan dengan Anemia : Kajian Positive Deviance

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Alfishar Akib ◽  
Sri Sumarmi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Substance P ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Positive Deviance ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Consumption Habits

 Background: Female adolescents are at risk of anemia due to the imbalance of nutrient intake and unhealthy consumption habits. Objectives: Research aimed to analyzed food consumption habits related to anemia of  female college students. Moreover, this research aims to analyzed the positive deviance of female college students who did not experience anemia. Methods:  A cross sectional study was conducted, with the sample of 60 were randomly selected from female college students aged 17-20 years old who live at female boarder of the Airlangga Universitas. The dependent varible was status of anemia, meanwhile independent variables were nutrient intake including the intake of carbohydrate, protein, vitamin C and Fe, enhancer and inhibitor subtances. Pearson correlation test was used for ratio data, while Spearman correlation test was used for nominal and category data. In-depth interview was used to explore the positive habits of respondents who did not suffer from anemia. Results: The result shows that 70% of the respondents was anemia. The Most poor nutrition intake among respondents was intake of vitamin C and Fe (95%). Moreover, there is a correlation between the intake of protein (p=0.027) and enhancer substance (p=0.046) with the anemia status. However, the intake of carbohydrate (p=0.275), vitamin C (p=0.132) and Fe (p=0.618) and inhibitor substance (p=0.771) did not show any correlation with status of anemia status. The informants stated that their positive consumption habits are consuming animal protein and fruits rich of vitamin C, cooking by her self and choosing healty snacks.Conclusion : The intake of protein and enhancer substances has related with the anemia status of the female adolescents. This is partly due to  consumption habits of sufficient animal proteins and fruits rich of vitamin C.ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Remaja putri berisiko mengalami anemia, disebabkan oleh asupan gizi yang rendah dipicu oleh kebiasaan makan remaja yang tidak sehat. Diantara remaja mungkin ada yang tidak anemia, meskipun berada di lingkungan yang kurang mendukung.Tujuan: Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisis asupan zat gizi dan kebiasaan makan yang berhubungan dengan status anemia, serta mengkaji kebiasaan makan positif pada remaja yang tidak anemia.Metode : Penelitian dengan rancangan cross sectional, dilakukan di asrama putri Universitas Airlangga. Besar sampel 60 mahasiswi berusia 17-20 tahun diambil dengan metode simple random sampling. Variabel yang tergantung adalah status anemia dan variabel bebas adalah asupan zat gizi meliputi karbohidrat, protein, vitamin C dan mineral Fe serta asupan zat enhancer dan inhibitor bagi penyerapan zat besi. Uji korelasi Pearson digunakan untuk data berskala rasio dan korelasi spearman untuk data nominal dan kategori. In-dept interview, dilakukan untuk menggali kebiasaan makan responden yang tidak anemia.Hasil: Sebesar 70% responden mengalami anemia. Sebagian besar (95%) responden asupan vitamin C dan Fe tergolong kurang. Ada hubungan antara asupan protein (p=0,027) dan zat enhancer (p=0,046) dengan status anemia. Tidak ada hubungan antara asupan karbohidrat (p=0,275), vitamin C (p=0,132) dan Fe (p=0,618) serta asupan zat inhibitor (p=0,771) dengan status anemia. Kebiasaan makan positif pada remaja putri yang tidak anemia adalah sering mengkonsumsi protein hewani, memilih buah sumber vitamin C, memasak diwaktu luang dan memilih snack bergizi.Kesimpulan: Asupan protein dan zat enhancer berhubungan dengan status anemia pada remaja putri. Hal ini disebabkan kebiasaan mengkonsumsi protein hewani dan buah-buahan dengan kandungan vitamin C tinggi. 

scholarly journals Sexual Assault and Alcohol Use among College Students: A Critical Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaili Calasso ◽  
Carly Thompson-Memmer ◽  
Aaron J Kruse-Diehr ◽  
Tavis Glassman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
The United States ◽  
General Information ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Polysubstance Use

The purpose of this study was to assess the extant literature on the relationship between alcohol and sexual assault among college students. A literature search was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsycINFO, JSTOR, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Key search terms included sexual assault, alcohol, and college students. A total of 23 articles met inclusion criteria, the plurality (47.8%) of which were cross-sectional and featured convenience samples (43.5%). All studies were conducted at public higher education institutions in the United States. The most salient crosscutting themes included perceived low risk for sexual assault among female college students, higher likelihood of severe sexual assault among women who consumed more alcohol, and general information about polysubstance use and sexual assault risk. Methodological shortcomings included an overreliance on convenience sampling, lack of reporting of where samples were obtained, and single-site data collection. Given the large number of studies that found women who consume alcohol are more likely than their nondrinking counterparts to experience sexual assault, public health educators must continue to prioritize female college students who drink. However, interventions should target potential perpetrators rather than focusing solely on how victims can avoid risky situations. Future research should include diverse, random samples across multiple institutions topromote greater generalizability of findings.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Emergency Contraceptive among Undergraduate Female College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deressa JT ◽  
◽  
Yang L ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female College ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive

Background: Emergency contraceptive is a unique type of family planning methods, which has been available since 1970s and can prevent pregnancy, when used after unprotected sex around the time of ovulation. Objectives: The main purpose of the study was to investigate the knowledge level, attitude towards and practice of emergency contraceptive among female college students. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used and data were collected by structured pre-tested questionnaire that 456 students were randomly selected. Logistic regression analysis was used and p <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: About 53.3% of the study participant’s knowledge level were good and 56.1% of them showed a positive attitude towards emergency contraceptive. Field of study, year of study and awareness were associated with the knowledge level. Age, year of study and sexual behavior were associated with attitudes towards emergency contraceptive. Attitude towards emergency contraceptive and sexual behavior were associated with the utilization of emergency contraceptive. Conclusions: The knowledge level, attitude towards and practice of emergency contraceptives were affected by age, field of study, level of study, awareness and sexual behavior.

Abstract P362: Significant Positive Association Between Alcohol Consumption and Advanced Aortic Calcification in an International Multiethnic Cohort of 1335 Men Aged 40-49 Years: The ERA JUMP Study

Circulation ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 135 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemant Mahajan ◽  
Jingchuon Guo ◽  
Siyi Shangguan ◽  
Bradley Willcox ◽  
Katsuyuki Miura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Calcium Score ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Aortic Calcification ◽  
Japanese American ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Heavy Drinkers

Introduction: Aortic calcification (AC) is a less widely used measure of atherosclerosis, has been linked to cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. A J-shaped association of alcohol consumption with CHD has been consistently reported in epidemiological studies. However, scanty literature is available describing the association of alcohol consumption and AC. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that alcohol consumption has a J-shaped association with advanced AC. Method: ERA JUMP is a population-based study of subclinical atherosclerosis in 1335 men aged 40-49 years without CVD (310 European American, 107 African American, 303 Japanese American, 313 Japanese in Japan and 308 Korean in South Korea). Participants were examined for AC, alcohol consumption, CV risk and other factors in 2002-07 with rigorous standardization. AC was assessed by electron-beam CT and quantified using the Agatston method. Advanced AC was defined as Agatston calcium score ≥300. Alcohol consumption was categorized into four groups: 0 (non-drinkers), <1 (light drinkers), > 1 to < 3 (moderate drinkers) and >3 drinks per day (heavy drinkers) (1 drink=12.5 grams of ethanol). Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between AC with alcohol consumption adjusting for age, race, CV risk and other factors. Results: Among 1299 studied participants, after excluding participants with missing values for AC (n=36), 70.3% (913 of 1299) were current drinkers and 10.9% (142 of 1299) had advanced AC. Prevalence of advanced AC among non, light, moderate, and heavy drinkers was 7.25% (28 of 386), 10.89% (43 of 395), 9.06% (28 of 309), and 20.57% (43 of 209) respectively. Alcohol consumption had a positive association with advanced AC with a significant cubic trend (p<0.01). There was no significant interaction on advanced AC between race and alcohol consumption. Conclusion: A significant positive association between alcohol consumption and advanced AC was observed in this cross-sectional study of an international multi-ethnic cohort.

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