INCIDENCE, PATTERNS AND RISK FACTORS OF INJURY & ILLNESS AMONG ATHLETES DURING THE MALAYSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION GAMES (SUKIPT) 2018

Psychosocial factors have a direct impact on the academic achievement of university students, especially when they belong to diverse human groups. This article shows the results of a project developed in a Colombian university with the aim of finding out the identity traits, situations of discrimination, and risk factors faced by students belonging to diverse groups. The research is qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive, approached from a social and educational perspective. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 students. The high level of identification with the group is visible in stufuigureents with affective-sexual diversity, gender identity and ethnic-cultural diversity, considered to be the most discriminated-against populations. Risks in the labor, educational, social, and family spheres are the most frequent.

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Eating disorders among university students: a public health challenge. An European study

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.486 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

J Ladner ◽

A Lukács ◽

I Brumboiu ◽

E Ciobanu ◽

C Croitoru ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Alcohol Abuse ◽

University Students ◽

Emotional Health ◽

Female Gender ◽

Behavioural Risk Factors ◽

High Prevalence

Abstract Background Eating disorders (ED) and behavioural risk factors among students in higher education remain to be investigated. The aim of the study was to identify the prevalence of ED and the behavioural factors associated with ED in university students in four European universities: Chisinau (Ch) in Republic of Moldava, Cluj-Napoca (CN) in Romania, Miskolc (Ms) in Hungary and Rouen (R) in France. Methods In the four countries, students in higher education completed an anonymous standardized self-questionnaire, from 2016 to 2018. The questionnaire collected age, gender (M, W), housing, curricula, smoking, cannabis consumption, alcohol abuse problems (ADOSPA test), and perceived stress (Cohen score). The Sick, Control, One stone, Fat, Food (SCOFF scale) screening test was used to identify student with ED. Results A total of 3076 students were included, 705 in Ch, 582 in CL, 534 in Ms and 1255 in R. The sex-ratio was M:F=0.31 Ch, 0.30 in CN, 0.44 in Ms and 0.66 in R. The mean age was 21.2 (SD = 3.98) in Ch, 21.2 (SD = 3.2) in CL, 23.8 (SD = 5.1) in Ms and 20.0 (SD = 3.4) in R. The global prevalence of ED was 23.8%. According to the gender, the prevalence of ED in the four universities was 14.7% in M and 38.3% in W in Ch, 21.8% in M and 24.7% in W in CN, 19.7% in M and 21.4% in W in Ms and 16.1% in M and 34.0% in W in R (p < 10-4). After logistic regression, significant positive relation between the positive SCOFF was observed with female gender, alcohol abuse problems and stress level. Conclusions ED prevalence patterns were quite similar in the four countries, with high prevalence of ED, even in men. Associated behavioural risk-factors were quite similar. It might be necessary in the future to screen students for potential ED upon entry to the university and also to inform student about the risk of ED and advise them to consult a healthcare professional. Key messages Our study highlights the high prevalence of eating disorders, with similar behaviours in university students in four countries. Because of the detrimental effects of ED on physical and emotional health, it seems mandatory to set up public health programs (health promotion, prevention).

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Emotional Labor of Instruction Librarians

Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development - The Emotional Self at Work in Higher Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-3519-6.ch006 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 104-119

Author(s):

Lorraine Evans ◽

Karen Sobel

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Emotional Labor ◽

Academic Culture ◽

Student Support ◽

Support Staff ◽

Industrial Psychology ◽

Academic Faculty ◽

Teaching Faculty ◽

Personal Challenges

This chapter consolidates aspects of emotional labor that apply to the work of academic faculty and staff. Perspectives will focus on the instructional work librarians do, in the classroom and through research support, and be applied to teaching faculty and support staff in higher education. The collaborative nature of the work, along with the environment and structural components that both enhance and challenge that work, are examined. The chapter describes risk factors that are common and unique to librarianship, such as academic culture, administrative demands, communication, and student support, applying these concepts more broadly in higher education. Pulling from the research on emotional labor, industrial psychology, and the authors' experience in libraries, strategies are presented that can be used or adapted by individuals and departments. Finally, the chapter discusses tensions inherent in the work of those who choose to perform emotional labor: the love of supporting students and faculty through academic and personal challenges versus the exhaustion that sometimes results.

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Metabolic syndrome and its associations with socio-demographic and behavioral risk factors in the Russian population aged 25-64 years

CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY AND PREVENTION ◽

10.15829/1728-8800-2020-2600 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 2600

Author(s):

Yu. A. Balanova ◽

A. E. Imaeva ◽

V. A. Kutsenko ◽

A. V. Kapustina ◽

G. A. Muromtseva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Lipid Profile ◽

Low Income ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Russian Population ◽

Lipid Metabolism Disorders ◽

Vegetables And Fruits

Aim. To assess the associations of metabolic syndrome (MS) with sociodemographic and behavioral factors in the Russian population aged 25-64 years.Material and methods. As part of the ESSE-RF 2 study, representative samples of the population of four Russian regions (Krasnodar Krai, Omsk and Ryazan Oblasts, Republic of Karelia) were examined: men (n=3011) and women (n=3721) aged 25-64 years. The response rate was approximately 80%. The study was approved by the Independent Ethics Committee of National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine. All subjects were interviewed using a standard questionnaire. We analyzed the region and type of residence (urban/ rural area), age, educational level, marital and economic status, behavioral habits, and medical history data. Anthropometric measurements were performed. Blood pressure (BP) was measured with an Omron BP monitor. Lipid profile were assessed. MS was diagnosed according to the IDF criteria (2006). Statistical analysis was performed using the R 3.6.1 software package.Results. Abdominal obesity (AO) was found in 49,7% of men and 61,6% of women. Obesity according to body mass index was noted in 31,6% of subjects (men — 28,6% and women — 34%). MS prevalence in the entire sample was 33,0% and increased with age. In the group of subjects 35-44 years old, the prevalence of MS was significantly higher among men, and among those 55-64 years old — among women. We also found that AO in combination with two MS components was observed in 17,2% of participants; AO with three components — in 11,8%, AO with four components — in 4%. The highest prevalence of MS was noted in theRyazan region (men — 42,0%, women — 37,4%), the lowest — in theRepublic ofKarelia (men — 25,8%, women — 29,6%). In men, age-adjusted univariate logistic regression revealed significant associations of MS with former smoking, low physical activity, and alcohol abuse. Elevated BP and lipid profile abnormalities were significantly associated with low income level. AO was significantly associated with marriage. Similarly, the risk of diabetes and elevated blood glucose levels was lower in single men. Among women, the risk of MS was higher in those without higher education, with low income, smoking, and low consumption of vegetables and fruits. Women living in rural areas have a higher risk of AO and high BP. The risk of lipid metabolism disorders was higher among women with secondary education. Most of these associations were confirmed by multivariate analysis.Conclusion. MS was diagnosed in 33% of Russians aged 25-64 years. The proportion of people with MS increases with age, which, due to the life expectancy increase, suggests an increase in the total number of MS people. Risk factors associated with MS in women are smoking, insufficient consumption of vegetables and fruits, no higher education, and low income. In men, MS are associated with excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, and low physical activity. MS prevalence can be reduced by changing the lifestyle and habits, and if necessary, in combination with drug therapy.

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IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR INCAUTIOUS USE OF NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AMONG HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS’ STUDENTS IN EMIRATES

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10i10.17290 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 296

Author(s):

Khalid Awad Al-kubaisi ◽

Mark De Stecroix ◽

Don Vinson ◽

Abduelmula Rajab Abduelkarem

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Prescription Drugs ◽

Medical Schools ◽

Age Group ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lower Odds ◽

The Past ◽

Inflammatory Drugs

Objective: The aim of this research is to identify risk factors for incautious use of oral non-prescription drugs (ONPD) and inform recommendations that promote cautious ONPD use among HEI students in the UAE.Methods: A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted with 2875 students in three randomly selected UAE universities between January and April 2014.Results: More than half (1348; 57%) of participants reported using of ONPD in the past 90 days before study commencement. Of 1348 participants reported using ONPD, one-quarter (1348; 22.2%) of ONPD was classified as incautious ONPD usage. Analgesic/antipyretic (84.9%), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (1028; 76.3%), and cough and cold drugs (562; 41.7%) were reported by the majority of participants as the most commonly used ONPD. 10 risk factors were identified for incautious ONPD use. Participants with age group of 21 years and older (OR=0.554, 95%; CI=0.373-0.823; p<0.001), female (OR=0.339, 95%; CI=0.236-0.486; p<0.001), and students from medical schools (OR=0.619, 95%; CI=0.435-0.882; p=0.008) had lower odds of being incautious users compared to lower age group, males, and students from non-medical schools. Furthermore, participants with a polypharmacy behavior had higher odds of being irresponsible ONPD user than monopharmacy users (OR=1.400, 95%; CI=1.030- 1.02; p<0.001).Conclusion: One of five students is an incautious ONPD user. There is a need for an educational and behavioral intervention to motivate students to be cautious users.

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Factors That Determine the Likelihood of Giving Birth to the First Child within 10 Months after Marriage

Journal of Pregnancy ◽

10.1155/2020/4675907 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abdul-Karim Iddrisu ◽

Francis Kwame Bukari ◽

Kwaku Opoku-Ameyaw ◽

Gabriel Oppong Afriyie ◽

Kassim Tawiah

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Logistic Regression Model ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Birth Length ◽

Predictor Variables ◽

First Child ◽

Unit Increase ◽

Length Variable

Background. One of the major aims of marriage is to procreate or give birth to a child. Childbirth is so crucial in marriage that it often determines the happiness of the couple. Too much delay in childbirth after marriage or the likelihood that one cannot give birth after marriage can lead to divorce. However, causes of delay in childbirth are often difficult to detect by both the Gynaecologist and the couple involved. This makes proposing solutions to issues related to childbirth usually unsuccessful. Methods. It is against this background that we conducted this study to identify factors that determine childbirth within 10 months or after 10 months of marriage (birth length) among women in Ghana. This was achieved by using a logistic regression model for the dichotomous birth length variable, adjusting for risk factors/predictors of birth length. The data used for the study were obtained from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, consisting 6,525 complete cases with 18 predictor variables. Statistical analyses were carried out using STATA version 14.1. Results. The results show that respondents who have ever terminated pregnancy are more likely (OR=0.178, 95%CI=0.044, 0.312) to deliver after 10 months, wives whose husbands have higher education are less likely (OR=‐0.162, 95%CI=‐0.236, ‐0.088) to give birth after 10 months of marriage, wives who reported that beating is justified if she goes out without her husband’s notice are more likely (OR=0.466, 95%CI=0.305, 0.628) to give birth after 10 months, wives who reported that beating is justified if she neglects the child are more likely (OR=‐0.305, 95%CI=‐0.461, ‐0.149) to give birth within 10 months, and wives who reported that beating is justified when she argues with her husband are less likely (OR=‐0.301, 95%CI=‐0.451, ‐0.152) to give birth after 10 months of marriage. Every unit increase in the age of the respondent at marriage increases the likelihood of giving birth after 10 months of marriage, and a unit increase in the age of the respondent at first sex decreases the likelihood of giving birth after 10 months in marriage. Conclusions. For conception within 1 month of marriage, wives and husbands should/are encouraged to have frequent sex, any negative social behaviour or policies must be discouraged, experts’ advice on contraceptive use must be sought, and women are encouraged to desist from termination of pregnancy at any time of their life. Husbands should openly express their desire and love for their children since this increases the likelihood of wives’ desire to give birth. This leads to frequent sex, which then reduces conception time, and hence childbirth within the shortest possible time.

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Social background of premenstrual syndrome

Bukovinian Medical Herald ◽

10.24061/2413-0737.xviii.4.72.2014.202 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 18 (4 (72)) ◽

Author(s):

L. V. Pakharenko

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Premenstrual Syndrome ◽

Social Background ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Big Cities

The study involved 200 women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It was established that women with PMS tend to have increased number of divorces (χ2=2,37, p=0,12, OR=5,44, 95% CI 0,71-41,58, p=0,10), which is especially typical for women with neuropsychic diseases (χ2=5,99, p=0,01, OR=10,79, 95 % CI 1,36-85,47, p=0,02). Such factors as higher education (χ2=8,57, p=0,003, OR=2,67, 95 % CI 1,41-5,03, p=0,002) and intellectual occupation (χ2=4,29, p=0,04, OR=2,03, 95% CI 1,08-3,80, p=0,03) can be considered as markers of increased risk of PMS, which are most typical for neuropsychic diseases. Our study did not confirm the role of smoking and living in big cities as risk factors of this neuroendocrine syndrome.

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THE ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH ON PSYCHOSOCIAL RISK FACTORS IN LITHUANIAN COMPANIES

Mokslas - Lietuvos ateitis ◽

10.3846/mla.2010.113 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2 (6) ◽

pp. 61-67 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Laura Urnikytė ◽

Kazys A. Kaminskas

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽

Psychosocial Risk ◽

Contributory Factor ◽

Subjective Perception ◽

Long Time ◽

Special Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Stress At Work

Psychosocial risk factors are quite hard to identify and analyze, as such work needs special knowledge and practice. Difficulties may appear as many concepts of psychosocial risk factors are hardly defined exactly and depend on a subjective perception of employee’s workplace environment. Different questionnaires, e.g. a questionnaire assessing stress at work, are created to identify psychosocial risk factors. The main purpose of each questionnaire is slightly different but simultaneously remains the same, i.e. to define stress level at work environment. Although, this kind of research has been conducted in other countries for quite a long time, however, in Lithuania, similar practice faces only first steps. The paper proposes an overview of research conducted in 19 companies in Lithuania. 245 respondents were involved in completing 4 questionnaires. The survey has revealed that the most contributory factor of stress appearance is the age and experience of workers. Female rather than male respondents feel stressed; the surveyed participants having higher education feel more affected by stress than those having other than higher education. Moreover, different questionnaires have revealed the existence of much the same problems.

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Dietary patterns of women aged 50–69 years and associations with nutrient intake, sociodemographic factors and key risk factors for non-communicable diseases

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980015003547 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (11) ◽

pp. 2024-2032 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Marianne S Markussen ◽

Marit B Veierød ◽

Anne Lene Kristiansen ◽

Giske Ursin ◽

Lene F Andersen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Dietary Patterns ◽

Nutrient Intake ◽

Alcohol Intake ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Non Communicable Diseases ◽

High Adherence

AbstractObjectiveIn women, the risk for non-communicable diseases increases after menopause. We aimed to identify major dietary patterns and study their associations with nutrient intake, sociodemographic factors and risk factors for non-communicable diseases among women aged 50–69 years.DesignA cross-sectional study. Food intake was recorded by a 253-item FFQ. Dietary patterns were identified using principal component analysis. The associations between the dietary patterns and nutrients were described by Pearson’s correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis was used to examine the associations between the dietary patterns and age, education, BMI, physical activity and smoking.SettingThe Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Programme.SubjectsWomen (n 6298) aged 50–69 years.ResultsThree dietary patterns were identified: ‘Prudent’, ‘Western’ and ‘Continental’. Adherence to the ‘Prudent’ pattern was related to older age, higher education, higher BMI, more physical activity (Ptrend<0·001) and being a non-smoker (P<0·001). Adherence to the ‘Western’ pattern was related to older age, lower education, higher BMI, less physical activity (0·001≤Ptrend≤0·006) and lower alcohol intake (r =−0·28). Adherence to the ‘Continental’ pattern was related to younger age, higher education, higher BMI, less physical activity, (Ptrend<0·001), being a smoker (P<0·001) and higher alcohol intake (r=0·36).ConclusionsThree distinct dietary patterns were identified. High adherence to a ‘Prudent’ pattern was associated with a healthy lifestyle, while high adherence to a ‘Western’ or ‘Continental’ pattern was associated with an unhealthy lifestyle. These findings are valuable knowledge for health authorities when forming strategies to promote a healthier lifestyle among women.

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FAKTOR RISIKO KEGEMUKAN PADA WANITA DEWASA INDONESIA

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2013.8.1.1-8 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rian Diana ◽

Indah Yuliana ◽

Ghaida Yasmin ◽

Hardinsyah Hardinsyah

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Higher Education ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Household Income ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Education Level ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Overweight Women

This study was aimed to analyze risk factors of overweight women aged 19—55 years in Indonesia. This study used electronic files data of the National Basic Health Research 2010 from Ministry of Health, which was designed as a cross sectional survey. A total of 57,167 women aged 19—55 years were selected for the analysis. A logistic regression was applied to analyze risk factors of overweight. The result showed that 29.4% of subjects were overweight (including obese). The significant risk factors (p<0.05) of overweight among subjects were marital status (OR for married=2.712; 95%CI:2.559—2.875), household income (OR for high income=1.566; 95%CI:1.504—1.631), living settlement (OR for urban=1.358; 95%CI:1.304—1.413), physical activity (OR for sedentary=1.213; 95%CI:1.153—1.275), energy from carbohydrate (EAC) (OR for EAC≥55%=1.119; 95%CI:1.067—1.173), and energy from sugary sweetened foods (ESF) (OR for ESF≥10%=1.100; 95%CI:1.037—1.166). Education level (OR for higher education=0.817; 95%CI:0.782—0.853) was a protective factors for overweight. This implies the importance of promoting physical activity and healthy diet, especially with sugary sweetened foods and adequate energy from carbohydrate, for preventing and controlling overweight among Indonesian adults especially women.

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