scholarly journals The Association Between Racial Microaggressions and Depressive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-220
Author(s):  
Marisol Aquino ◽  
Mia Budescu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Racial Microaggressions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Black African

The present study investigated whether racial microaggressions, specifically assumptions of inferiority, assumptions of criminality/second class citizenship, and microinvalidations had a relationship with depressive symptoms, and whether this relationship varied by age group (adults vs. adolescents) and race (Black and Latinx). This cross-sectional study compared 194 undergraduate college students who were all over the age of 18 to 168 high school juniors and seniors. All participants identified as either African American/Black or Latinx/Hispanic. The results indicated that respondents identifying as Black/African American, regardless of age, experience higher levels of assumptions of criminality/second class citizenship compared to Latinx respondents, F(2, 350) = 0.82, p = .442, ηp2 = .004. Results also indicated that, among Black/African American college students, but not high school students nor Latinx participants, higher levels of assumptions of inferiority were associated with depressive symptoms (b = .34, SE = 0.07, p < .001). Assumptions of criminality/second class citizenship, on the other hand, were not related with depressive symptoms (b = .06, SE = 0.08, p = .433). Lastly, regardless of race, high school students experienced more microinvalidations than college students, F(2, 350) = 3.97, p = .047, ηp2 =.013. These results underscore developmental changes in how students of color experience race and racism as they transition from adolescence into adulthood.

scholarly journals Intrafamily relations and resilience as protectors against depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students

Salud Mental ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
Héctor Rubén Bravo-Andrade
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Short Version ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

Introduction. Between 27.3% and 31.5% of adolescents in Mexico may present symptoms of depression. This issue has been studied from both family and resilience perspectives, although few studies have examined their interaction. Objective. In this study, we evaluated the influence of intrafamily relations and resilience on depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students, for which an analysis by sex was conducted. Method. For this correlation cross-sectional study, we evaluated 511 adolescents using the Revised Depression Scale of the Center for Epidemiological Studies, the short version of the Intrafamily Relation Evaluation Scale, and the Revised Resilience Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents. We performed multiple linear regression analyzes by sex using the stepwise method. Results. For young men, the predictor variables were expression, difficulties, and problem-solving (R2a = .34), whereas for young women the variables were union and support, difficulties, and empathy (R2a = .25). Discussion and conclusion. This study indicates specific aspects of intrafamily relations and resilience to develop sex-sensitive interventions to prevent depression in high school students.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Vulnerability to Drug Abuse among Students of High School and Colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khadeejeh Khader, Pharm. D, BCPS ◽  
Alaa Mohamed, Pharm. D. ◽  
Nahla Almesned, Pharm. D. ◽  
Nourah Alrukiti, Pharm. D. ◽  
Alaa Zayed, Pharm. D. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Significant Burden

Background: Drug and substance abuse is a significant burden worldwide. This problem affects many families in each community in a way or another. By the end, the misuse of these substances can lead to health associated problems in addition to social, economic, and legal issues. The Students’ susceptibility to drug abuse depends on different factors such as low self-esteem or to gain acceptance. Objectives: To compare the attitude of drug abuse between high school students and college students and to assess the common reasons that led to increase number of abusers. Methods: The study was conducted between February and May 2018 in Riyadh city on colleges and high schools students. A sample of 935 students aged between 15 and 25 years were randomly selected by distributing an online self-administered questionnaire for data collection. Results: The overall prevalence of drug abuse in Riyadh city was 18.94% among high school students (8.07% and 10.87% female abusers) and 24.14% among college students (13.87% male and 10.28% female abusers). A significant relationship was found between abuse and being a male students in college. The prevalence was different for high schools, the most widely abused substance was alcohol (44.5%) followed by Hashish (40.19%). These were used for different reasons the most common was for fun followed by escaping from problems. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that college students have higher prevalence and vulnerability to drug abuse than high school students, with the most commonly used substances being Alcohol and Hashish. According to our findings, the main reasons behind students’ abuse of drugs are due to boredom thus wanting to have fun and having problems so they escape from them by drugs. Due to the prevalence of drug abuse and the various reasons behind it as demonstrated in our study, we believe that parents should be more involved with their children’s lives, students should be encouraged to have hobbies in their spare time and guidance should be provided for them in order to learn how to deal with their problems correctly.

scholarly journals Knowledge of conjunctivitis among high school students in Pokhara valley of Western Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Sarita Tuladhar ◽  
Jamuna Gurung
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Students ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pokhara Valley

Introduction: Conjunctivitis is a common health problem in Nepal. It is inflammation of conjunctiva presenting as red eye. It is a communicable eye disease. Health education to the students and proper management can help spread of the disease. Knowledge of conjunctivitis among school students will help in prevention of the disease. So the study was carried out to assess the knowledge of conjunctivitis among high school students in Pokhara valley of Western Nepal. Materials/ Methods: A school based cross sectional study was performed among six government schools in western Nepal from May 2019 to June 2019. Students from grade eight, nine and ten were included in the study. Data was collected using structured questionnaire including demographic data, knowledge regarding sign symptoms of conjunctivitis, treatment, prevention, complication of conjunctivitis. Data was analysed using SPSS version 11.6. Result: A total of 523 students were included in the study. The mean age of the students was 14.7 ± 1.2 years with majority of females (53%). Nearly 2/3rd of the students (61.6%) had heard of conjunctivitis. Majority of the students (87.4%) of the students mentioned that it is communicable while 80.3% of the students correctly mentioned its etiology. Majority of the students (97.9%) mentioned that it is curable with treatment as first option (97.5%). Majority of the students (98.3%) correctly responded to the preventive measures but majority of the students (83.2%) wrongly mentioned mode of transmission. Conclusion: Secondary school students in Western Nepal have poor knowledge of conjunctivitis. Appropriate eye health education should be given to school students to prevent rapid spread of infective conjunctivitis.  

scholarly journals Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices on Epilepsy among High School Students of Central Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lekhjung Thapa ◽  
Tirtha Raj Bhandari ◽  
Shakti Shrestha ◽  
Ramesh Sharma Poudel
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Central Nepal ◽  
Negative Beliefs

Introduction. Epilepsy continues to increase worldwide but, unfortunately, many high school students have inadequate knowledge of and negative beliefs towards the disease. We aimed to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and practices of epilepsy among high school students of Central Nepal. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed involving 1360 high school students from 33 private schools across Bharatpur, from June 2013 to July 2013, to assess their knowledge, beliefs, and practices (KBP) on epilepsy using a standardized questionnaire. The differences in mean KBP scores between different sexes, religions, and those personally knowing versus not knowing someone with epilepsy were assessed using independent t-tests; a Pearson correlation was calculated to assess the relationship between KBP scores and age. Results. Of 1360 participants, 79 (5.8%) students had never heard or read about epilepsy and were consequently excluded from statistical analysis. Only 261 out of 1360 (19.2%) had personally known someone with epilepsy. The mean KBP scores were 5.0/8, 7.4/12, and 1.7/3, respectively. Statistically significant differences were only observed in the knowledge component of the KBP score; female scored higher than males (p<0.001) and, interestingly, students who had personally known a person with epilepsy actually knew less than those who had not known one (p=0.018). We also found a significant negative correlation between knowledge and age (p=0.003). Conclusions. The overall knowledge, beliefs, and practices appear to be inadequate, emphasizing the need for further educational intervention.

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