scholarly journals Role of Alexithymia in Predicting Self-Efficacy in Academic Students of a North Indian Institution: A Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 275-280
Author(s):  
Devanshu Chaudhary ◽  
Anjali Meena
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
North India ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

INTRODUCTION: Alexithymia is a cognitive-affective style and a personality construct that is associated with various physical and psychological disorders. It refers to a personality trait associated with difficulties with identifying or describing feelings, mental imaging and fantasy, and external cognitive orientation AIM: To access the problem of alexithymia among the Academic (Dental and Ayurvedic) students of an Institution in North India. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A questionnaire based cross-sectional survey was carried out among the medical students of D.J. Group of Institutions, Modinagar, Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board, Modinagar and informed consent was obtained from all the study participants prior to the study. RESULTS: The questionnaire based study was carried out among 252 medical students of D.J. Group of Institutions, Modinagar, Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Out of which 113 students were of Ayurveda and 139 were dental students. The inter group comparison of respondents according to course of study in which majority of the Ayurveda students were having significant result for the alexithymia problem. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that alexithymia plays significant role in decreasing self-efficacy in academic students. As alexithymia is high in college students and affects self-regulation, goal orientation, and academic function, we suggest that mental physicians routinely evaluate medical college students for alexithymia.

Knowledge and awareness about MERS-CoV among the dental students in Chennai

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 847-851
Author(s):  
Nithyanandham Masilamani ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) induced by new ß coronavirus MERS-(CoV) had first been described in Saudi Arabia in September 2012. MERS-CoV communication inside the population is often identified with clustered households and cramped communal spaces. The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge and awareness of MERS-CoV among dental students in India. This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey of 100 dental college students in Chennai. The self-designed questionnaires contained ten questions focused on the knowledge and awareness of MERS-CoV amongst dental college students. Questionnaires were circulated through an online website survey planet. After the responses were received from 100 participants, data were collected and analyzed, .87% are aware of MERS-CoV through media 13% from professional channels. 84%are aware of the clinical manifestation of MERS-CoV. 81%Are aware of the mode of transmission of MERS-CoV. 76%are aware of the preventive measures against MERS -CoV.68%. Are aware of the incubation period of MERS-CoV. 74%aware of PCR as a diagnostic test for MERS-CoV. This study concluded that dental students had strong awareness and knowledge of MERS. Also, there are a few differences in information and behaviours that require change. Large-scale health educational programs on MERS also should be facilitated by professional organizations to expand their reach and to strengthen knowledge to have a positive impact on their behaviour.

scholarly journals Awareness Regarding Oral Aphthous Ulcers and its Risk Factors Among BDS and MBBS Students-A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (03) ◽  
pp. 215-218
Author(s):  
Marium Azfar ◽  
◽  
Saima Qureshi ◽  
Syeda Noureen Iqbal ◽  
Sadia Rizwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis ◽  
Aphthous Stomatitis ◽  
Oral Ulceration ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Aphthous Ulcers

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper was to assess the awareness regarding oral aphthous ulcers and its risk factors among BDS and MBBS students in private institute of Karachi, Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at a private institute of Karachi Pakistan for the duration of six months. Medical and dental students of age more than 18 years of either gender were enrolled in the study using non-probability convenience sampling technique. Pre-designed proforma was used to collect data regarding demographics, history of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and knowledge of oral aphthous ulcers and its risk factors. The knowledge score of 4 out of 6 was considered as adequate knowledge. SPSS version 25 was used to analyze data. RESULTS: Of 150 participants, the mean age was reported as 22.94±1.65 years (range: 21-25 years). In those 150 participants 46 were males (30.7%) and 104 were females (69.3%). Overall mean score of knowledge was 4.35±1.29. Wherein 73% had adequate knowledge regarding oral ulceration and its risk factors. The dental students had significantly higher proportion of adequate knowledge regarding oral ulceration than medical students [p=0.024]. CONCLUSION: Overall students had good knowledge of oral ulceration and its risk factors, wherein knowledge of dental students was better than medical students. KEYWORDS: Oral ulcers; Recurrent Aphthous stomatitis; awareness, oral ulceration, risk factors, eating habits

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Chinese dental students——a comparison study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengdan Deng ◽  
Huangshui Ma ◽  
Yuke Shou ◽  
Yuxuan Zhao ◽  
Yang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dental Student ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractBackgroudThis study aimed to measure the knowledge and awareness of COVID-19 among Chinese dental students during the global outbreak recently.MethodA descriptive cross-sectional study was performed among dental students and nonmedical college students in China. All the participants were required to anonymously answer a reliable online questionnaire, which covered 3 different fields of COVID-19. Average scores of dental students (D group), including junior (JD group) and senior dental students (SD group), and nonmedical college students (N group) were compared respectively. Chi-square test and independent sample T test were taken for statistical analysis with SPSS.12.ResultsTotally 497 questionnaires were collected, including 224 from dental students and 273 from non-medical students. The overall average score was 57±19.2. The average scores of dental students were 64.5±18. The D group had significantly higher scores on the total score, section scores, and 20 questions respectively than with the N group. No significant differences were found on 5 questions. Compared with the N group, the SD group won on all three sections while JD group failed to win on the diagnose section.ConclusionAlthough the dental student showed good awareness regarding the clinical aspects of COVID-19 than non-medical students, there are still some weakness in the part of treatment and prevention, which need to be strengthened for better prepare during work. Besides, the low accuracy rate of lower grade dental students is also worth noting.

scholarly journals Awareness of Drug Abuse Among Dental College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 992-995
Author(s):  
Nithyanandham Masilamani ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Level

Drug abuse has been a serious medical concern worldwide. Given mortality, substance misuse is still liable for serious illness and also the marketing of illegal substances has a significant effect on the community. This study was conducted to determine the awareness of drug abuse amongst dental college students. A cross-sectional survey was done with a self-administered questionnaire comprising of ten questions pertaining to the awareness about drug abuse. The samples chosen for the study were 100 dental undergraduate students. The responses were collected and analysed.82% of the respondents were aware of the dangerous effects of drug abuse .68% said drug abuse is because of stress,8% said because of peer pressure and 20% said because of family problems and 4% said because of pleasure seeking .76 % feel deaddiction therapy can reduce drug abuse. 5% of the respondents have used some kind of drugs, .85% said they are aware of health risks associated with drug abuse. There is a high level of awareness among dental students regarding the abuse of drugs and associated health risks. However, more intense and wider community outreach programs should be initiated to spread awareness about drug abuse among the general public and the student community.

Women and ICT: A Study on Access and Perceptions in North India

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 401-419
Author(s):  
Sumanjeet Singh ◽  
Surender Singh ◽  
Anil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
North India ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indian Women ◽  
Rural And Urban Areas ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Information And Communication

The potential of information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool to reduce gender inequality and strengthen the position of women in a society is increasingly recognized. However, a significant gender digital divide is also observed, which is reflected in women’s low level of access and use of ICT as compared to men due to socio-economic, structural, psychological and institutional barriers. In this context, this article aims to explore the state of Indian women with regard to access, usage and effects of ICT tools. It analyses respondents’ perceptions on ICT in relation to betterment of women’s conditions and also explores the reasons for poor access and usage of ICT among Indian women. The article is based on a study of cross-sectional survey data collected from women respondents residing in rural and urban areas of six states of India, namely Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. This article argues that it is imperative to make ICT more accessible and affordable for Indian women in order for them to garner its benefits.

scholarly journals It Takes a Village: an Empirical Analysis of How Husbands, Mothers-in-law, Health Workers and Mothers Influence Breastfeeding Practices in Uttar Pradesh, India (P10-149-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Fox Young ◽  
Phuong Nguyen ◽  
Shivani Kachwaha ◽  
Lan Tran ◽  
Sebanti Ghosh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Maternal Health Service ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices

Abstract Objectives Evidence on strategies to improve infant and young child feeding in India, a country that carries the world's largest burden of undernutrition, is limited. In the context of a program evaluation in two districts in Uttar Pradesh, we sought to understand the multiple influences on breastfeeding practices and to model potential program influence on improving breastfeeding. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1838 recently delivered women, 1194 husbands and 1353 mothers/mothers-in-law (MMIL) in Uttar Pradesh, India. We used bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models to examine the association between key determinants (maternal, household, community and health services) and breastfeeding outcomes (early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), pre-lacteal feed and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). We used population attributable risk analysis to estimate potential improvement in breastfeeding practices. Results Breastfeeding practices were suboptimal: Low EIBF (26.3%) and EBF (54%) but high pre-lacteal feeding (33%). EIBF was positively associated with maternal knowledge, counseling during pregnancy/delivery, and vaginal delivery at a health facility. Pre-lacteal feeds were less likely to be given to infants when the mothers had higher knowledge, beliefs and self-efficacy, and delivered at a health facility and MMIL had attended school. EBF was positively associated with maternal knowledge, beliefs and self-efficacy, parity and socio-economic status. High maternal stress and domestic violence contributed to lower EBF. Under optimal program implementation, we estimate EIBF can be improved by 25%, pre-lacteal feeding can be reduced by 25% and EBF can be increased by 23%. Conclusions A multifactorial approach, including maternal, health service, family and community-level interventions has the potential to lead to significant improvements in breastfeeding practices in Uttar Pradesh. Funding Sources The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, through Alive & Thrive, managed by FHI 360.

scholarly journals Predictors of Electronic Learning Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabian Universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monira I. Aldhahi ◽  
Baian A. Baattaiah ◽  
Abdulfattah S. Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Learning Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

This study aims at describing academic self-efficacy in online learning and exploring the determinant factors of learners’ academic self-efficacy. In this cross-sectional survey-based study, 892 respondents voluntarily participated in and completed the survey. Online learning self-efficacy was assessed using an online academic self-efficacy questionnaire. The sociodemographic characteristics showed that 85% of the respondents were female, 21% were medical students, and 13% were postgraduate students. Most respondents reported insufficient self-efficacy for learning and time management, whereas 51% showed good self-efficacy for technology. When considering the study’s field, more medical students reported good self-efficacy scores for learning and technology (36% and 68%, respectively) than non-medical students (33% and 47%, respectively). Time management self-efficacy was mostly reported to be good (47%) among those with a high grade point average. The results showed that educational status, field of study, and learning satisfaction were significant predictors of self-efficacy for learning and technology (p < 0.001). Gender, academic performance, and learning satisfaction were significant predictors of self-efficacy for time management (p < 0.001). Self-efficacy can play a major role in online learning, particularly in circumstances like the sudden transformation of the educational system that has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. An effective academic self-efficacy of learning, use of technology, and time management skills should also be emphasized. The value of this research lies in exploring the electronic learning self-efficacy and its predictor among university students. The research findings help us improve students’ academic self-efficacy to enhance the learning environment by planning new studies.

Association of severity of depressive symptoms with sleep quality, social support and stress among Pakistani medical and dental students: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-220
Author(s):  
Ahmed Waqas ◽  
Aqsa Iftikhar ◽  
Zahra Malik ◽  
Kapil Kiran Aedma ◽  
Hafsa Meraj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical And Dental Students

AbstractObjectivesThis study has been designed to elucidate the prevalence of stress, depression and poor sleep among medical students in a Pakistani medical school. There is a paucity of data on social support among medical students in Pakistan; an important predictor of depressive symptoms. Therefore, this study was also aimed to demonstrate the direct and indirect impact of social support in alleviating depressive symptoms in the study sample.MethodsThis observational cross-sectional study was conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, where a total of 400 students at a medical school were approached between 1st January to 31st March 2018 to participate in the study. The study sample comprised of medical and dental students enrolled at a privately financed Pakistani medical and dental school. The participants responded to a self-administered survey comprising of five parts: a) demographics, b) Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), c) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), d) Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and e) Perceived Stress Scale-4 (PSS-4). All data were analysed using SPSS v. 20. Linear regression analysis was used to reveal the predictors of depression.ResultsIn total, 353 medical students participated, yielding a response rate of 88.25%. Overall, poor sleep quality was experienced by 205 (58.1%) students. Mild to severe depression was reported by 83% of the respondents: mild depression by 104 (29.5%), moderate depression by 104 (29.5%), moderately severe depression by 54 (15.3%) and severe depression by 31 (8.8%) respondents. Subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, daytime dysfunction and stress levels were significantly associated with depression symptoms. Social support was not significantly associated with depressive symptoms in the regression model (Beta = -0.08, P < 0.09); however, it acted as a significant mediator, reducing the strength of the relationship between depressive symptoms and sleep quality and stress.ConclusionsAccording to our study, a large proportion of healthcare (medical and dental) students were found to be suffering from mild to moderate depression and experienced poor sleep quality. It is concluded that social support is an important variable in predicting depressive symptomatology by ameliorating the effects of poor sleep quality and high stress levels.

e-Learning: Practices Among Undergraduates of a Medical College of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Background Information ◽  
P Value ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
E Learning

Background: Information technology (IT) is a new way of teaching and learning. One of the promising media of information technology is e-Learning, which is used to enhance knowledge and skills among users. A student gains better and deep knowledge through a useful tool. This survey aimed to determine practices among medical students for e-Learning. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted on 184 students amongst the 500 students currently enrolled in medical college. Data was collected using questionnaires and were analyzed through SPSS version 22. Chi-square was used for qualitative values. Results: Majority 90.80% (n=167) students were aware of e-Learning and were statistically high in first year students (p-value: 0.018). The student did not show statistically significant results for content learned through e-Learning with a p-value of 0.063. Different resources were used for e-Learning in which videos had the highest percentage (87.60%) and audios were used as the least resource for e-Learning (29.20%). Daily, 56% of the students use e-Learning for 1 hour or less and only 3% of the students used it for more than 4 hours. Conclusion: Majority of undergraduate medical students were aware of the use of e-Learning and most of them preferred e-Learning for their course work and studies showing a significant increase in understanding and use, compared to studies conducted earlier. Participants found e-Learning useful and effective tool in increasing knowledge and understanding of their subject. Keywords: e-Learning; Practices; Students.

The Relationship of University Students' Sleep Habits and Academic Motivation

NASPA Journal ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kellah M. Edens
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Goal Orientation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
College Health ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Lack Of Sleep ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

College students are sleeping less during the week than reported a few years ago. Lack of sleep among college students has been identified as one of the top three healthrelated impediments to academic performance by the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment survey; and it is associated with lower grades, incompletion of courses, as well as negative moods. This research examines the underlying dynamics of lack of sleep on academic motivation, a key predictor of academic performance. Specifically, the relationship of sleep habits with self-efficacy, performance versus mastery goal orientation, persistence, and tendency to procrastinate were investigated. Findings indicate that 42% of the participants (159 students out of a total of 377) experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS); and those identified with EDS tend: (1) to be motivated by performance goals rather than mastery goals; (2) to engage in procrastination (a self-handicapping strategy) to a greater extent than students who are rested; and (3) to have decreased self-efficacy, as compared to students not reporting EDS. Several recommendations for campus health professionals to consider for a Healthy Campus Initiative are made based on the findings.

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