scholarly journals Uso de bebederos en las unidades académicas de Artes y Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Veracruzana, región Xalapa

UVserva ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 88-95
Author(s):  
Krystal Dennice González Fajardo ◽  
Elizabeth Del Carmen Mil Cornelio ◽  
Nayeli Ortíz Cruz ◽  
Susana Sánchez Viveros ◽  
Edith Yolanda Romero Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Main Motivation ◽  
Health Occupations ◽  
Academic Units

En la Universidad Veracruzana (UV) se instalan bebederos para proveer agua potable de libre acceso a la comunidad, contribuyendo al estilo de vida saludable y la sustentabilidad. El éxito de esta intervención depende, en gran medida, de su aceptación por los usuarios. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir el uso de los bebederos y algunos aspectos de su aceptación en población de las Unidades Académicas de Artes (UAA) y de Ciencias de la Salud (UACS) de la Universidad Veracruzana región Xalapa. El estudio fue transversal y descriptivo. Se aplicó un cuestionario diseñado exprofeso a una muestra por conveniencia del 10% de la población de ambas unidades académicas. Se encontraron diferencias en el uso de los bebederos entre la UAA y la UACS, siendo la primera donde se utilizan más estos dispensadores. La accesibilidad parece ser la mayor motivación de su aceptación, sin embargo se reportó desconfianza para su usoPalabras clave: promoción de la salud; agua potable; calidad del agua; salud del estudiante; estudiantes del área de la saludAbstractThe Universidad Veracruzana (UV) installs drinking fountains to provide free access drinking water to its community, contributing to the healthy lifestyle and sustainability. The success of this intervention depends to a large extent on its acceptance by the users. The objective of this study was to describe the use of drinking fountains and some aspects of their acceptance in population of the Academic Units of Arts (UAA) and Health Sciences (UACS) of the Universidad Veracruzana campus Xalapa. The study was cross-sectional and descriptive. A questionnaire designed on purpose was applied to a convenience sample of 10% of the population of both academic units. Differences were found in the use of drinking fountains between the UAA and the UACS, being the first where these dispensers are used most. Accessibility seems to be the main motivation for its acceptance, however, mistrust was reported for its use.Keywords: Health promotion; drinking water; water quality; student health; students; health occupations.

scholarly journals Health Status, Behaviors, and Beliefs of Health Sciences Students and Staff at Kuwait University: Toward Maximizing the Health of Future Health Professionals and Their Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8776
Author(s):  
Nowall Al-Sayegh ◽  
Khazna Al-Enezi ◽  
Mohammed Nadar ◽  
Elizabeth Dean
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
P Value ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kuwait University

Health professionals who engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors are more likely to promote their patients’ health. We evaluated health status, behaviors, and beliefs of students (future health professionals) and staff in four health sciences faculties, Kuwait University. In total, 600 students and 231 staff participated in this descriptive cross-sectional study. Questionnaire surveys were used to evaluate lifestyle-related practices and participants’ beliefs about these practices, in addition to health-related objective measures, e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, and body mass index. Overweight/obesity was prevalent among the participants (staff, 68.7%, students, 48.1%; p < 0.001); 57% of staff had suboptimal resting blood pressures. About half of the participants reported being moderately physically active (staff, 44.8%, students, 52.6%; p < 0.05), and most reported moderate/high stress (staff, 88.8%, students, 90.9%; p > 0.05). Only 25.1% of staff and 27.9% of students reported at least 8 h sleep nightly (p > 0.05). Staff reported healthier dietary practices than students (p-value range < 0.001–0.02). Overall, the participants had sub-optimal health indices. A marked gap existed between participants’ beliefs about healthy lifestyle practices and their actual health status. Healthy lifestyle programs are needed on campus with respect to diet, exercise, and stress management. As emerging health professionals, students in health sciences faculties, Kuwait University, need exposure to a health-promoting environment including healthy staff as role models.

scholarly journals Physical activity among nursing students

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leona Cilar ◽  
Nina Preložnik ◽  
Gregor Štiglic ◽  
Dominika Vrbnjak ◽  
Majda Pajnkihar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
The University

AbstractIntroduction. Nurses need to encourage patients to lead a healthy lifestyle, hence it is important that as nursing students they are already aware of the importance of physical activity. The purpose of the study was to investigate the physical activities of nursing students.Aim. The aim of the study was to find out in what state physical activity of nursing students is and to find out what are their main reasons for lack of physical activity.Material and methods. We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using a mixed methods design. The quantitative data was collected using the survey method with a convenience sample of 123 students and used descriptive and inferential statistics for the analysis. For the qualitative data we used a Grounded Theory Method with semi-structured interviews on purposive samples of four students.Results and conclusions. In the quantitative part of this study we found a significantly higher proportion of outdoor physical activity in comparison to indoor physical activity (p < 0.001). The qualitative part contains the main categories of physical activity implementation, as well as three sub-categories: attitude to physical activity, barriers and incentives. Nursing students do not do physical activities regularly due to lack of time, obligations at the university, time of the year and finances.

Risk behaviors in adolescence – a study in a Portuguese health unit

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inês Medeiros ◽  
Catarina Faria ◽  
Fábia Carvalho ◽  
Eloína Bravo
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Abstract Introduction Adolescence is a time of social and self-affirmation, search of autonomy and pleasure. An early sexual debut and substance use are still public health problems. Objectives To assess the prevalence of illicit drug use and sexual behavior of adolescents, ages 15– 17, followed in a Portuguese Family Health Unit. Material and methods This was a cross sectional descriptive study of a random convenience sample. Data were obtained from an anonymous and confidential questionnaire, given to patients at adolescent consultation, between the months of May and July 2016. Statistical significance p < 0.05. Results This study involved a sample of 134 adolescents, 54.5% girls. It was revealed that 73.1% of adolescents have tried alcohol, from which 18.7% experienced intoxication at least once. Regarding tobacco, 35.1% have tried it, 23.4% are regular users. Regarding cannabinoids, 7.5% of adolescents stated to have tried them once, or to consume them regularly. Adolescents start to experiment with tobacco earlier than with alcohol (9 years old vs. 11 years old), with a mean age of 15 years old. Regarding sexual behavior, 23.8% are sexually active, from which 9.4% do not use any form of contraception. Smoking behavior was a predictor of the consumption of illicit drugs, and it was found a significantly statistic association between sexual activity and substance use, p = 0.04. Discussion By descending order, the alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs consumption are still worrisome and can affect the life of adolescents. Primarily health care and pediatric consultation should provide strategies for prevention and promotion of a healthy lifestyle for adolescents.

scholarly journals Multidimensional profile of elderly participants of an influenza vaccination campaign

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 845-854
Author(s):  
Darleni Rosa Tambara ◽  
Danielli Gavião Mallmann ◽  
Naiana Oliveira dos Santos ◽  
Fabiani Weiss Pereira ◽  
Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Population Group ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Objective : To describe the multidimensional profile of the living conditions of a group of elderly participants of an influenza vaccination campaign. Method : A cross-sectional study was performed, with data collection carried out between April and May 2010. A convenience sample of 225 elderly persons from 13 municipal health centers in Uruguaiana in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and vaccinated in the national influenza vaccination campaign was used. Subjects were interviewed using a structured script and statistical analysis of the data was performed. Results : Most elderly persons were female (62.2%), aged between 60 and 70 years (64.8%), married (40.4%), had a monthly income below the level of poverty (55.5%), used the Unified Health System (79.1%) and reported having good health (63.5%). Watching TV was one of the most common leisure activities. All the elderly women participants and 94.1% of the total sample were religious, with the catholic and evangelical faiths reported most frequently. Participants in the study described proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle as being most likely to result in longevity. Family and health were among the most important factors in the life of the elderly individuals. Alcoholism, drugs, crime, violence, and political corruption were cited as the main problems for Brazil. All seniors were independent in basic and instrumental activities of daily living. Conclusion : Understanding the living conditions of the elderly assists healthcare professionals and supports the implementation and development of appropriate public policies for this population group.

scholarly journals Investigating paramedic student professional identity

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Johnston ◽  
Natalia Bilton
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
The Self ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Health Occupations ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Secondary Objective

IntroductionA robust professional identity is a known predictor of personal and professional satisfaction and is viewed as foundational to successful practice in health occupations. Despite this, there is a gap in the research on paramedic identity (PI). Using the Macleod Clark Professional Identity Scale (MCPIS-9), the primary objective of this study was to measure the self-reported professional identity of paramedic students during their university studies. A secondary objective was to determine potential predictor variables for professional identity.MethodA convenience sample of 102 paramedic students at a single university campus participated in this descriptive cross sectional study. An electronic, purpose designed survey recorded demographic information, background characteristics as well as the self-reported strength of student PI using the MCPIS-9. Results66.7% of participants were women and 46% were between the ages of 19–24 years; 75% reported no prior education in health care and 82% indicated paramedicine was their first choice of study. Most students (82%) had no prior paramedic-related work or volunteer experience. The mean MCPIS-9 score was 38.8/45 with a standard deviation of 4.9. There were no statistical differences associated with PI scores and demographics or background factors, however, some interesting trends were observed in the data. The only variable found as a significant predictor of MCPIS-9 scores was the student’s year of study. Conclusion Paramedic students in our study reported a strong sense of professional identity which had a tendency to increase from year-to-year. There appears to be a predictive relationship between year of study and strength of professional identity. We found that the self-reported strength of paramedic students’ identity does not specifically correlate with gender or previous education. However, those with prior paramedic type experience who selected paramedicine as their first choice of study may experience a stronger professional identity. Further studies and subsequent replication of our findings will determine whether or not we can make solid inferences from our sample to paramedic students in general. 

scholarly journals Readily Available Water Access is Associated with Greater Milk Production in Grazing Dairy Herds

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruan R. Daros ◽  
José A. Bran ◽  
Maria J. Hötzel ◽  
Marina A. G. von Keyserlingk
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Milk Yield ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Dairy Herds ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water Trough ◽  
Water Provision ◽  
Intensively Managed

In this cross-sectional study, we measured the association between water provision and milk production on intensively managed small-scale grazing dairy herds. Farms (n = 53) were categorized according to water provision as follows: (1) Restricted—cows did not have access to a water trough while on pasture; and (2) Unrestricted—cows had free access to a water trough while on pasture. Herd main breed and feeding practices were included in a model to assess the effect of water provision category on farm average milk yield/cow/d. The effect of pasture condition and environmental variables on milk production were also assessed, however were not retained on the final model. Herds provided with unrestricted access to drinking water produced on average 1.7 L more milk per cow/d (p = 0.03) than herds with restricted access to drinking water. Predominantly Holstein herds produced 2.8 L more milk per cow/d (p < 0.01) than non-Holstein herds. Each extra kg of concentrate offered per day increased milk yield by 1.1 L/cow/d (p < 0.01). In conclusion, providing free access to drinking water while grazing was associated with greater milk production.

scholarly journals Driving to Better Health: Screening for Hypertension and Associated Factors Among Commercial Taxi Drivers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-312
Author(s):  
Aanuoluwa Odunayo Adedokun ◽  
Daniel Ter Goon ◽  
Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi ◽  
Oladele Vincent Adeniyi ◽  
Anthony Idowu Ajayi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
P Value ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Taxi Drivers

Background:Hypertension is a critical public health issue in South Africa. Commercial taxi drivers constitute a vulnerable group who are predisposed to hypertension due to the nature of their work. Yet, unlike other population sub-groups, their health status and lifestyle behaviour have rarely been investigated.Objective:To screen for hypertension and the associated risks factors among commercial taxi drivers in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM), South Africa.Methods:This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study of a convenience sample of 403 commercial taxi drivers in BCMM. The modified WHO STEPwise questionnaire was used for obtaining demographic and behavioural information from the participants. Blood pressure (BP), blood glucose and anthropometric measurements followed standard procedure. Pre-hypertension was defined as systolic BP of 120-139 mmHg and diastolic BP of 80-89 mmHg and hypertension was defined as a systolic BP ≥140mmHg and/or diastolic BP of ≥90mmHg, self-reported history of hypertension or current medication use. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to determine the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results:The study participants were 98.8% male, age ranged from 20 to 74 years, with a mean age of 43.3 years (SD±12.5).The prevalence of pre-hypertension was 33.7% and hypertension was 57.0%. After adjusting for confounders, age>35 years (p=0.004), obesity and alcohol use (p<0.001), period of driving>5years (p=0.028) and diabetes (P=0.003) were significant predictors of hypertension.Conclusion:The prevalence of hypertension among commercial taxi drivers in BCMM is high and associated with ageing and other cardiovascular risk factors. There is a need for interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle and reduction of hypertension among this group, particularly the older ones.

Relationship between medication adherence and psychosocial adjustment in patients with type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-122
Author(s):  
Duygu Kes ◽  
Feray Gökdoğan
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Psychosocial Adjustment ◽  
Large City ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Adherence To Medication ◽  
The Relationship

Adherence to drug treatment is a multidimensional concept. It is affected by many factors, such as physiological, psychological, family, environmental and social conditions. However, relatively little is known about the relationship between adherence to medication and psychosocial adjustment. The aim was to explore the relationship between adherence to antidiabetic drugs and the psychosocial adjustment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This cross-sectional descriptive correlational study was conducted between March and June 2018. A convenience sample of participants was recruited from seven internal disease outpatient clinics at a public tertiary hospital, located in a large city that serves as a gateway to nearby rural and urban areas in the north-west region of Turkey. Data were collected using the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS-7), and the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale–Self Report (PAIS–SR). This study is reported in accordance with STROBE. Pearson’s correlation analysis found a significant weak positive correlation between all domains of the PAIS–SR and the total scores on the ARMS‐7. The participants’ scores on medication refill were found to be significantly and positively correlated with all of the PAIS–SR domain scores except the sexual relationships domain. Psychosocial care could play a crucial role in improving drug regimen adherence among patients with diabetes. Therefore, nurses should integrate psychosocial care into daily practice.

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