scholarly journals Drinking Alcohol Raise Chance Pre-Marital Sex by Four Folds Among Secondary School Adolescent Students in Jima Arjo, South Western Ethiopia, 2018.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayisa Biratu ◽  
Silesi Garoma ◽  
Motuma Getachew ◽  
Markos Desalegn Beyene
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practice ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Human Immuno Deficiency Virus ◽  
Premarital Sexual

Abstract Background: Premarital sexual practice is a sexual intercourse performed before formal marriage. Premarital sexual practice increases adolescents risk for having multiple sexual partner, infection with (Human Immuno Deficiency Virus) HIV, other (sexually transmitted desease) STDs and unintended pregnancy.Objectives: Was to assess the prevalence of premarital sexual practice and associated factors among secondary school (9-12 grade) students in Jimma Arjo district. Methods: Inistitutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted among adolescent students from may 1st to 15th using a pre-tested and structured questionnaire. Systematic random sampling technique was employed to select study participants. The collected data was cleaned and entered into(statistical package for social science) SPSS version 20. Factors associated with pre marital sexual practice were identified by multiple logistic regression analysis.Resulst: Over all premarital sexual practice was 24.4%. Being alcohol drinker(AOR[95%CI]=3.78[1.49,22.08]),havingboy/girlfriend(AOR[95%CI]=5.07[3.74,26.47]), (beingmale??) (AOR[95%CI]=2.9[1.78,37.8]); urban residence (AOR[95%CI]=6.44 [1.95,25.84]). Conclusion: In this study the premarital sexual practice was high. Being male sex, urban residence,using alcohol use and having boy /girl friend significantly affect premarital sexual practice. Therefore, school and community basedhealth information, education and communication need to be intensified to reduce the premarital sex and further health concequences.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on defective vision among secondary school going children in Vijayawada city, Andhra Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3995
Author(s):  
Chinta Durga Kumar ◽  
Venkata Suresh Anga
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Refractive Errors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning Capability ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Defective Vision

Background: Eye is one of the most vital organs of human body. Any abnormality in the eye can impair vision and make the person handicapped for life. The school children form a special group because they are most vulnerable to the effects of reduced vision and its impact on learning capability and educational potential. The objective of the study was to find out the factors affecting vision of secondary school children, to suggest preventive and remedial measures for defective vision.Methods: It was a cross sectional study. School children of Zilla Parishad secondary high school during November 2016 to December 2016 were studied. A pretested semi structured questionnaire was administered. A total of 320 students were included in the study by using convenient sampling technique. Data was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results were expressed as proportions for different study variables.Results: Out of the 320 students, majority 181 (56.56%) of study participants were girls. The highest number of students (49.38%) was between 12-13 years of age group. Prevalence of defective vision is 34%. Family history is present in 29% of the study population. 34% of children with defective vision, it was detected by their mother.Conclusions: Refractive errors are more in girls. Children and parents should be educated regarding ocular hygiene and early correction of refractive errors.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices In Seberang Ulu I, Palembang: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-171
Author(s):  
Indah Purnama Sari ◽  
Dewi Handayani ◽  
Fatmalina Febry
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
The Face

Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the successful indicators in improving the health of babies. From 2013 until 2014, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding has decreased in Indonesia and has not reached the national targets of around 80% of babies being exclusively breastfed. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Seberang Ulu I, Palembang. A community-based cross sectional study was executed from July 5, 2016 to August 5, 2016 among mothers who had infants aged less than six months. A purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 125 participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire by the face-to-face interview technique. Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to determine factors associated with the practice of breastfeeding exclusively and to control confounding effects. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 26.4% (95% CI: 20.0%-35.1%). After adjusting for confounders (mothers’ attitudes and health workers’ support), mothers who had good knowledge were 11.66 times more likely to breastfeed exclusively than those who had poor knowledge (AOR: 11.66, 95% CI: 3.07-44.31). The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in Seberang Ulu I, Palembang, was still very low and has not reached the national target. The recommendation is to maximize the role of health workers in providing information about exclusive breastfeeding, so that they can continue providing motivation for mothers, husbands and families, so that the success and sustainability of exclusive breastfeeding practices could be achieved.   Keywords: Mother’s knowledge, mother’s attitude, health workers support, exclusive breastfeeding

scholarly journals Breast Self-Examination Practice Among Female Secondary School Students In Osogbo, Western Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. N. Usman ◽  
S. O. Olanrewaju ◽  
Saheed Opeyemi Usman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Breast Cancer Death ◽  
Self Examination

Background: Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer affecting women worldwide. It comprises 22.9% of invasive cancers in women and 16% of all female cancers.   It affects about 12% of the women population worldwide. In Nigeria, about one breast cancer death is reported in every 25 cases identified and the practice of breast self-examination has been reported to range from 19% to 43.2%. This cross sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among female secondary school students in Osogbo Metropolis. Methods: A total of 400 respondents were selected using multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using pre-tested self-administered semi structured questionnaire, analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences and presented using appropriate tables and charts. Level of significance set at < 0.05. Results: The mean age ± SD is 14.77 ± 1.46 years.  390 (97.5%) respondents reported that they have heard of breast cancer while 235 (58.8%) respondents stated that they have heard of breast self-examination (BSE). 15 (3.8%) respondents said the procedures is time wasting while 82 (20.5%) respondents said the procedures were strenuous. 199 (49.8%)  strongly disagree that performing breast self-examination may expose them to breast cancer. Individuals with poor knowledge are one time less likely to do breast self-examination (OR = 1.245, CI = 0.647 - 2.394) while in terms of attitude, those with unfavorable attitude are one time less likely to do breast self-examination (OR = 1.025 CI = 0.949 -1.107). Conclusion: This study revealed a larger proportion of respondents have heard about breast cancer and breast self-examination but with inadequate knowledge of the correct procedures of breast self-examination (BSE) thereby resulting into poor attitude & practice of breast self-examination (BSE). This challenge therefore indicates an urgent need for continuous awareness and sensitization programs in the communities.

scholarly journals Knowledge on the Effects of Drug Abuse among the Students In A Selected High School In Dhaka City

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
MS Zaman ◽  
WA Almajidi ◽  
Dr Hurunnaher
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Health Effect ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Level ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge

This was a cross-sectional study carried out among 120 students of National Ideal School in Dhaka city during September’2012 to November’2012. The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge about the effect of drug abuse. Students were selected by purposive sampling technique. A pretested semi structured questionnaire was used and data were collected by self-administered method. Analysed by computer program SPSS. On analyses, the students were found to have very poor knowledge regarding the causes of drug abuse, 50% stated about unemployment, 48% stated about drug abuse friend, and 39% due to illiteracy. About the type of various drugs- 74% mentioned the name of Heroin, 73% Phensidyle, 48% cigarette and 31% stated the name of Ganja. Knowledge about various diseases- 80% mentioned death, 63% said hepatitis-B, 34% stated stroke. Regarding the social effect- 45% stated about increased fatehood, 34% about increased dacoity, 27% mentioned about increased crime. Knowledge about the familial effect, 67% mentioned about familial disturbance, 53% about waste of money. Knowledge regarding the health effect, 46% mentioned about red eyes, 36% mentioned about vertigo, 48.% mentioned about malnutrition, 39% about damage of other organ. Knowledge about the mental effect, 56% mentioned about become angry, 54% about abnormal behaviour. 69% of the respondents said about the consequences of drug abuse, is unusual death, 58% through out of family, 30% damage of other organ. From above data the overall knowledge scoring was, poor knowledge 84.2%, average knowledge 15.8% and no good knowledge were scored by the students. It may be concluded that the secondary school students have poor knowledge about the effect of drug abuse. Therefore heath education program in the school on drug abuse should be arranged from the secondary school level. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v3i2.16603 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education Vol.3(2) 2013: 12-18

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression and Its’ Risk Factors among Higher Secondary School Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Shadia Hamoud Alshahrani ◽  
Premalatha Paulsamy ◽  
Selvarani Panneerselvam ◽  
Zainah Alshahrani ◽  
H. Z. Alshahrani Fahad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Health

As adolescence is a transitional stage in which a person's physical and psychological development and transformation are limited to the time between puberty and legal adulthood. It is commonly associated with the onset of a variety of mental health or adjustment problems. This study was to find out the incidence of depression and the factors that contribute to it among higher secondary school students. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 adolescents who were selected by simple random sampling technique. The socio-demographic information, Perceived Social Support scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were adopted to collect the data. Descriptive and Inferential statistics was used to analyse the collected data. In this study, 52% of the adolescents did not have depression, whereas 18% had moderate, 8% had moderate to severe depression and 2% of them had severe depression. Nearly 68% of students had a higher social support perception. The type of family and living status of parents had significant relationship with the level of depression among adolescents at p = 0.01. The study concludes that depression and mental distress among these adolescents may be alleviated by boosting their perceived degree of social support and self-esteem through a variety of methods such as family support, counselling at schools and workshops on self – management skills etc.

scholarly journals Menstrual Hygiene Practices among Adolescent School Girls in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Naveed Mansoori ◽  
◽  
Hiba Tanweer ◽  
Imtiaz Ahmed ◽  
Abdullah . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
School Girls

Objectives: To evaluate menstrual hygiene practices among teenage girls and to compare menstrual hygiene practices among secondary and higher secondary school girls in Pakistan Methodology: A cross-sectional study of adolescent girls (grades 9 to 12) from different secondary and higher secondary schools across Pakistan was conducted between November 2017 and September 2018. A pre-tested and standardized questionnaire was administered using a non-probability sampling technique. The menstrual hygiene practices were evaluated and comparisons were made between secondary and higher secondary school girls about these practices. Data was analysed using SPSS version 22. P-value < 0.05 was set for being statistically significant. Results: Out of a total of 2,000 adolescent girls, an equal number of adolescent girls (n=1,000) were chosen from secondary and higher secondary schools. The mean menarchal age was 12.5 ± 1.2 years. Majority of the participants (63.6%) belonged to public sector schools and (71.3%) responded that menstrual blood comes from the womb. One in five (19.3%) girls missed 2 days/month of school due to pain (54.5%). Two-thirds (68.6%) of the participants were using sanitary pads and one of three changed their pads three times/day, and forty-six percent of the girls were unable to carry out daily activities due to menstrual period. Statistically significant (P < 0.05) association was observed between knowledge of menstruation among secondary and higher secondary school girls. Conclusion: The study showed that menstrual hygiene was understood well among young girls. However, a substantial association was noted between secondary and higher secondary school girls’ hygiene practices.

scholarly journals A Study to assess the Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) among Adolescent Students of Kashmir

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Massrat Majeed ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Internet Gaming Disorder ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Gaming Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Internet Gaming

Background: Gaming is a legitimate leisure activity worldwide; however, there are emerging concerns that vast numbers of gamers are becoming addicted. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) classifies Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) as a condition warranting more clinical research ahead of formalising it as a mental disorder. Proposed as a behavioural addiction, Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) shares many similarities in both physical and psychological manifestations with substance use disorder, including cerebral changes on functional magnetic resonance imaging. Among the gaming population, adolescents demonstrate far more addictive internet gaming use in terms of screen hours, craving, and negative impacts on health, which have, in isolated incidents, also caused death. Worldwide addiction to gamers among adolescents is becoming a serious concern. This study was conducted to assess the occurrence of IGD among adolescent students in a selected Higher secondary school of Kashmir. Methodology: Quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional research design study was conducted among adolescent students of a selected higher secondary school. 220 students were included in the study by non-probability convenience sampling technique. English version of IGD-20 test was used to assess the problem. Statistical analysis used descriptive statistics that were represented with frequencies and percentages. P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results and Conclusion: An overall occurrence of IGD was 15.7% among adolescent students and it was higher among male students than female students, which was found statistically significant with a p value of < 0.049.

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