scholarly journals To explore how stress and depression associates with wellbeing of university students in Eastern Nigeria by gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 312-322
Author(s):  
Ezenna Michael Agwu
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Few studies in the past examined student’s health status and lifestyle behaviours, however, none have examined how student’s wellbeing is being influenced by stress and depression among university students in eastern Nigeria. This is the first study in Nigeria to gauge the relationship between students mental health status with wellbeing. The study went further to examined how the relationship of stress and depression transmits through gender among the students. Aims: The aim of this study is to explore the relationship of stress and depression with students’ wellbeing and gender. Method: This is a cross sectional descriptive study. Full time university students were recruited from the department of public health in the University of Calabar, Cross River state Nigeria. Data collection was based on an anonymous questionnaire and the sample size was (n= 291). Descriptive tests and chi-square tests were conducted. Results: The study indicated that female students reported higher stress and depression than their male counterparts. Secondly the study shows that female students had a better wellbeing and health status than male students. Conclusion: This study is the first to gauge the association of stress and depression with wellbeing and gender of university students in Nigeria. The result indicated that though female students reported higher stress and depression than male students however, on the contrary they reported better wellbeing index than their male counterparts that even reported lower stress and depression.

scholarly journals Gender Difference in the Relationship of Physical Activity and Subjective Happiness Among Chinese University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenning Jiang ◽  
Jin Luo ◽  
Hannan Guan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Gender makes a difference in health and physical activity (PA). This research aimed to identify the gender difference in the relationship of PA and subjective happiness among Chinese university students.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shanghai Jiao Tong University from July 7 to 17 in 2021, using an anonymous online self-report questionnaire. The questionnaire included the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21(DASS-21). The demographic and health-related factors were also reported. Linear regression was carried out to identify the relationship of PA and subjective happiness.Findings: In total, 1,512 students (1,108 males and 404 females) from three comprehensive schools completed the survey. The SHS score was 17.20 ± 3.44, and it was 17.00 ± 3.23 in males, and 17.75 ± 3.93 in females, respectively (p < 0.001). There was no gender difference in vigorous, moderate PA, or walk min/week, while female students had longer sedentary behavior hours/day than males. Male students scored higher in each subscale of DASS-21. After controlling for confounders, vigorous PA min/week (β = 0.002, p = 0.002) and sedentary behavior hours/day (β = 0.168, p = 0.005) were significantly positively associated with happiness in male students. In contrast, walk min/week (2= 0.002, p = 0.005) was significantly positively associated with happiness in female students.Interpretation: This research demonstrated a significant gender difference in the association between PA and happiness. Policymakers and college management should pay more attention to PA programs to promote students’ happiness and mental health status.

scholarly journals Young university students and the knowledge about sexually transmitted infections

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinícius Rodrigues Fernandes da Fonte ◽  
Thelma Spindola ◽  
Márcio Tadeu Ribeiro Francisco ◽  
Carolina Passos Sodré ◽  
Nathália Lourdes Nepomuceno de Oliveira André ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
The Social ◽  
Uniform Sample ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: To analyze the relationship between the social aspects of university students and the knowledge about the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study carried out at a university. The participants were university students aged 18 to 29 and with active enrollment. The stratified uniform sample was adopted by sex, making a total of 384 male students and 384 female students. The instrument of data collection used was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results: Young university students had knowledge below-average regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections, as for association with social aspects, female students, married or living together, who had children and attended the health area, had more knowledge, being statistically significant (p=<0.05). Conclusion: It is necessary to improve the health education strategies of the young university population.

scholarly journals The relationship between professional autonomy and moral distress in ICU nurses of Guilan University of Medical Sciences in 2017

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Yeganeh ◽  
Moluk Pouralizadeh ◽  
Atefeh Ghanbari
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Autonomy ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background & Aim: Professional autonomy is a key component of decision-making and empowerment of the nurses. However, ICU nurses sometimes experience a degree of moral distress in their decision-making but the relationship of this distress with their autonomous performance in intensive care units is unclear. The aim of this study is determining the relationship between professional autonomy and moral distress of ICU nurses. Methods & Materials: In this correlational cross-sectional study, 180 ICU nurses were selected by census method from educational hospitals of Guilan University of Medical Sciences in 2017. Research tools were Varjuss professional autonomy and Corely et al. moral distress questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16. Results: Most of the subjects were female (93.89%), full-time nurses (61.67%), with age mean and standard deviation of 35±5.97. Mean and standard deviation of professional autonomy and moral distress were 77.04±4 and 140.85±5.45, respectively. Moral distress of most nurses (55.6%) was moderate. There was a positive and significant correlation between professional autonomy and moral distress scores (p<0.001, r=0.33). Conclusion: This study showed that by increasing the professional autonomy, the moral distress of ICU nurses increases as well. These results, by informing nursing mangers, remind the necessity of using some approaches for reducing the moral distress of nurses along with improving their professional autonomy.

scholarly journals Building and application of statistical measure of concern among university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 219 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-260
Author(s):  
M. Dr.. Hind Sabih Rahim
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Statistical Measure ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aims of current research into building and applying statistical anxiety scale in a sample of shining students stood size (250) request and female students, including 133 students, and 117 students, for the purpose of achieving the goal of research adopted a researcher definition of concern EMI (Anojiose 0.2000) was drafting (32) paragraph to measure the statistical concern and to verify the validity of paragraphs logically presented to a group of experts in Educational and Psychological Sciences, and the percentage of agreement (85%) For the purpose of analysis Vqrt scale extraction Alsekoumtrah characteristics have been applied to the sample (250) students and prayed istikhaarah force discriminatory paragraphs style two extremes, either ratified paragraph has been extracted through the relationship of the paragraph mainly college and also been verified Alsekoumtrah characteristics of scale through honesty two (virtual honesty and sincerity construction) and consistency through the re-test method and the percentage of stability (0.79), and in order to complete the Interest from the current scale has current research findings and recommendations and proposals came out.

scholarly journals Sustainable Consumption Practices of University Students in Selangor, Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Shahariah Asmuni ◽  
Jamaliah Mohd. Khalili ◽  
Zahariah Mohd. Zain
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper analyzes conservation behaviour of university students. Data is gathered in 2010 from 248 full-time UiTM Shah Alam students of different ßelds of study using surwey questionnaire. 7he study analyses conserwation behawiour of uniwersity students in relation to specißc socio-demographic characteristics. Specifically, analysis includes investigation into the relationship of gender, urban-rural strata of student’s background, parents’ highest education lewel and ßelds of study with conserwation behawiour around the campus area and in their lifestyle. Results show signißcant relationship between conservation behaviour of university students with rural background and parents with school education as their highest education level. Keywords: conservation behavior; university students; strata; parents’ education eISSN 2514-7528 © 2017 The Author. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Relationship between Depressive Symptoms, Personality, and Binge Drinking among University Students in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Manuel Herrero-Montes ◽  
Cristina Alonso-Blanco ◽  
María Paz-Zulueta ◽  
Amada Pellico-López ◽  
Laura Ruiz-Azcona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
University Students ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neo Five Factor Inventory ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Binge drinking (BD) is a common practice among college students. Alcohol consumption has been related to depressive symptoms and certain personality factors, although less is known about the relationship of these variables with BD. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship of BD with depressive symptoms and personality in university students. We performed a cross-sectional study among students (aged 18–30 years) enrolled in the academic year 2018–2019 at the Faculty of Nursing of the University of Cantabria (Spain). Sociodemographic, academic, and alcohol and other drug use information was collected by means of a semi-structured questionnaire. The Beck Depression Inventory-II was used to measure depressive symptomatology and the Neo Five-Factor Inventory was used for personality. A total of 142 participants were included, 88.03% of which were women. Up to 38.03% were classified as BD. Concerning depressive symptoms, 7.41% of BD were at the moderate-severe level compared to 3.41% of non-BD (p = 0.7096). Regarding personality, the median score for extraversion of BD was 35 (Q1 = 29, Q3 = 40), 32 (Q1 = 28, Q3 = 36) in non-BD (p = 0.0062), conscientiousness scored 34 (Q1 = 30.5, Q3 = 38) points in non-BD, 31.50 (Q1 = 27, Q3 = 37) in BD (p = 0.0224). In conclusion, BD students have higher levels of extraversion and lower levels of responsibility than non-BD students. No significant differences were found between the level of depressive symptomatology between BD and non-BD students.

scholarly journals KESIAPAN MENGHADAPI MENARCHE DENGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN PADA ANAK USIA SEKOLAH

2018 ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Dwi Retnaningsih ◽  
Priharyanti Wulandari ◽  
Vina Haris Afriana
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Students ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRAK Anak memandang menarche adalah hal yang menakutkan karena menarche akan menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan, pusing. Menarche adalah menstruasi pertama yang biasa terjadi umur 10 - 16 tahun. Survei awal dilakukan pada 10 Desember 2016, didapatkan 80% siswi mengalami cemas, bingung menghadapi menarche. Salah satu faktor risiko psikologis menarche yaitu kesiapan, karena ketidaksiapan menimbulkan perasaan cemas. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan kesiapan menghadapi menarche pada anak usia sekolah. Metode penelitian kuantitatif survei analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi 36 siswi dari kelas IV, V, VI yang belum menarche dengan teknik total sampling. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Uji hubungan variabel dengan uji Rank Spearmen. Hasil penelitian terdapat 77,8% dinyatakan tidak siap menghadapi menarche, sebanyak 55,6% siswi dengan tingkat cemas sedang. Hasil analisis diperoleh hasil ρ value (0,026) dengan rho (-0,372). Kesimpulan: ada hubungan kesiapan menghadapi menarche dengan tingkat kecemasan pada anak usia sekolah.   Kata kunci: Kesiapan, menarche, tingkat kecemasan.       ABSTRACT Children look at menarche is a scary thing because menarche will cause discomfort, dizziness. Menarche is the first common menstruation of 10-16 years. Initial survey conducted in 10th December 2016, found 80% female students experience anxiety, confused face menarche. One of the psychological risk factors of menarche is readiness, because unpreparedness raises anxiety. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship of readiness to face menarche in school-aged children. The method is quantitative research of analytic survey with cross sectional approach. The population of 36 female students from grade IV, V, VI which has not menarche with total sampling technique. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Test the relationship of variables with Rank Spearmen test.Results: 77.8% were declared unprepared for menarche, as many as 55.6% of female students with moderate levels of anxiety. The result of analysis is obtained ρ value (0,026) with rho (-0,372).Conclusion: there is a relationship of readiness to face menarche with anxiety levels in school-age children.   Keywords: Readiness, menarche, anxiety level.

EFFECT OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulhi Alfakeh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Full Time ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND The continuous reporting of the latest confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia and globally, with the concomitant social distancing measures and university closures, is likely to affect the mental wellbeing of many university students. There have been many reports on the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public, hospital staff, patients, children, and older adults [4,5]. However, to date, only a few studies on the mental health effects of COVID-19 and the wellbeing of college students have been conducted during the pandemic [6]. In this study, we aimed to estimate the mental health impact of COVID-19 on university students in Saudi Arabia. We conducted our study to learn more about the psychological status of university students through the pandemic for the following reasons: to evaluate the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression of university students during the pandemic; and to provide a basis for universities and governmental policies to support university students affected by the impact of COVID-19. OBJECTIVE Objective: To estimate the psychological impact of COVID-19 on university students in Saudi Arabia. METHODS Method: The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21) questionnaire was distributed via the university students’ accounts. Of the 71,945 full-time undergraduate university students, 3,515 respondents completed the questionnaires. The study questionnaire also included demographic information, including age, gender, source of income, living arrangements, smoking status, and weekly physical exercise. RESULTS Results: Nearly half of participants had normal stress (40.5%, n = 1425) and anxiety (42.4%, n = 1492) levels. In terms of depression, nearly one-third of subjects were classified as ‘normal’ (29.3%, n = 1031); however, one-fourth of them were classified as ‘extremely severe’ (23.8%, n = 838). There were significantly higher levels of stress among female students. Also, a significantly higher rate of male students (50.4%, n = 667) had normal anxiety levels, compared with female students (37.7%, n = 825). Finally. significantly higher proportion of female students had symptoms of depression (72.66%, n = 1,592) compared with the degrees of depression among male students (67.37%, n = 892). CONCLUSIONS Conclusion: We detected that stress, anxiety, and depression increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and university students were at more risk of developing mental health issues. Ongoing follow-up and monitoring of psychological consequences and their potential negative impact on academic performance and mental wellbeing are needed. CLINICALTRIAL none

SEXUAL BEHAVIOURS AND CONTRACEPTION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN TURKEY

2006 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
SAHBAL ARAS ◽  
ESMAHAN ORCIN ◽  
SEMA OZAN ◽  
SEMIH SEMIN
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Attitudes ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Premarital Sexual ◽  
The University

The aim of this study was to evaluate the sexual attitudes and behaviours of university students. An anonymous questionnaire was administered to 550 final-year university students aged 20–25 years in Izmir, Turkey. Male students opposed premarital sexual intercourse for both genders more than female students did. The frequency of sexual intercourse among male students (61·2%) was higher than that among female students (18·3%). The mean age of first sexual intercourse was lower among male than among female respondents. The rate of condom use at first sexual intercourse was 47·4%. The frequency of having two or more past sexual partners and masturbation was higher among males than females. It was found that there were culture-specific and gender-dependent differences in sexual attitudes and behaviours of the university students. These results may help in the planning of education and health policies in Turkey.

Gender, age and nationality: assessing their impact on conflict resolution styles

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwakemi Gbadamosi ◽  
Abbas Ghanbari Baghestan ◽  
Khalil Al-Mabrouk
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Older Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conflict Resolution Styles ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the conflict resolution styles used by university students in handling conflicts, and to determine the effects (if any) of age, nationality and gender on how students respond to conflicts. Design/methodology/approach – The Thomas-Kilmann conflict mode instrument was adopted to assess the conflict resolution styles (accommodating, avoiding, collaborative, competitive and compromising) of post graduate students in a University in Malaysia. Both ANOVA and t-test analyses were utilized to investigate the relationship between, nationality, gender, age and conflict resolution styles used by students. Findings – Results of this study indicates that female students used competitive style more than male students, while male students are more likely to avoid conflicts. The older students were discovered to use more avoiding, while younger students are more likely to be competitive in nature. The findings did not reveal any significant differences in nationality. Originality/value – This paper expands its focus from gender (which is the most commonly tested category) to other categories such as age and nationality, thereby giving room for these new categories to be tested extensively in future researches. The results reveal that students not only use different conflict resolution styles to address conflicts, but also there exists differences in the styles used by students of different age groups and gender.

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