Prevalence of Violence among High School Students in Hat Yai Municipality, Southern Thailand: ICAST-CI Thai Version Study

Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of school violence among Thai high school students usinga Thai version of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) Child AbuseScreening Tool-Children: Institute Version (ICAST-CI).Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at two high schools in Hat Yai municipality, Songkhla, southern Thailand with 480 students. Univariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the risk factors associated with school violence.Results: Overall, 88.8% of the students reported experiencing violence at school in their lifetimes. The prevalences of psychological, physical and sexual violence were 84.0%, 66.9% and 30.6%, respectively. The most commonly reported violence patterns among each form of violence were swearing (87.8%), slapping on hand/arm (66.4%), and showing pornography (67.3%), respectively. Students with good school performance tended to report psychological violence [odds ratio (OR)=3.03, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.13-8.07] whereas students aged >15 years were less likely to report physical violence (OR=0.47, 95% CI=0.31-0.71). Sexual violence was reported more among male students (OR=1.71, 95% CI=1.12-2.61) and students aged >15 years regardless of gender (OR=1.58, 95% CI=1.04-2.39). Students were more likely to be reported as a perpetrator than teachers in most patterns of violence.Conclusion: The prevalence of school violence among high school students in Hat Yai municipality, southern Thailand, is significant. and the patterns of violence are similar to other ICAST-CI studies. Violence at school should be recognized as a serious problem, and preventive measures should be implemented nationwide.

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Students who are both victims and perpetrators of physical violence at a private high school in rural Northern Vietnam: Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Correlates

Journal of Health and Development Studies ◽

10.38148/jhds.0504skpt20-082 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 05 (04) ◽

Author(s):

Ngoc Binh Nguyen ◽

Kim Anh Le ◽

Quang Dat Truong

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

School Violence ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Northern Vietnam ◽

Perpetrators And Victims ◽

Private High School

Backgrounds: Physical violence in schools is a fairly common problem in Vietnam. However, current studies pay little attention to violence in private schools. Objectives: The study aims to estimate the prevalence and related sociodemographic factors of school physical violence among students at Hiep Hoa 5 private high school in Bac Giang province in Northern Vietnam. Methods: This was a school-based cross-sectional survey using a random sample technique with a multistage process from April to June 2019. Main findings: 412 students participated in the study, and the results indicated that 55/412 (13.3%) students were both perpetrators and victims of school violence. While 16.7% of students performed physical violence, 27.9% of students suffered physical violence by other students in the past six months. Experiencing physical violence was associated with sociodemographic characteristics such as gender, grade, exposure to physical violence in the media, time playing action games and witnessing violent events in the living place... Conclusions: More than 13% of students are perpetrators and victims of physical violence by their peers at a rural private high school. This prevalence is significantly correlated with individual factors. The results suggest that a greater focus on young people's educational activities should be provided to direct their development, including preventing physical violence. Keywords: Physical violence, high school students, perpetrators and victims.

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Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16224382 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (22) ◽

pp. 4382

Author(s):

Kritika Poudel ◽

Naomi Sumi

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

High School ◽

Cervical Cancer ◽

High School Students ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Cancer Education ◽

Screening Tests ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Screening Practice

Providing information on increased cancer risks associated with certain behaviors might encourage adolescents to initiate protective behaviors. This study firstly determined the knowledge of risk factors and prevention of cervical cancer. Secondly, it checked an association between mothers’ screening practice and student’s knowledge. A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted among 253 pairs of high school students and their mothers. Knowledge on cervical cancer was significantly lower among students and mothers. While cancer screening tests, maintenance of hygiene were considered as major preventive measures for cervical cancer, human papilloma vaccine was the least considered preventive measure. Students who were female, attended discussions on cancer and had a healthy diet had better awareness of cancer. Mothers of female students had better knowledge about cervical cancer than mothers of male students. Less perceived susceptibility and lack of knowledge were major obstacles among mothers, limiting cervical cancer screening to 15%. Although association between knowledge of students and screening practice of mothers was not clear, it was observed that cancer communication increased awareness of cervical cancer in both groups. Our findings showed a strong need for school-based cancer education program to address the issues of human papillomavirus vaccinations, cervical cancer risk and screening.

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Assessing Forms and Functions of Aggression of High School Students

VNU Journal of Science Education Research ◽

10.25073/2588-1159/vnuer.4477 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Le Thi Huyen Trang ◽

Dang Hoang Minh

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Classroom Management ◽

Aggressive Behavior ◽

School Violence ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overt Aggression ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Form And Function

This study was conducted in the context of an increasing number of reported cases of bullying, school violence, and juvenile crimes in Vietnam. Aggressive behaviors were associated with school violence. The objective of this study was to assess four types of aggression expressed simultaneously by form and function in high school students. A cross-sectional study consisted of 644 high school students in Hanoi and Hung Yen province. Peer Conflict Scale was used. The results showed that 99.4% of students reported aggressive behavior, with 30.4% reporting "often" and 20.8% reporting "always" doing at least one aggressive behavior. Reactive-overt aggression was reported the most. Proactive – overt aggression was reported the least. Unlike many previous studies, female students exhibited a higher level of aggression than male students. Positive correlation was found among 4 types of agreesion. Logistic regression analysis showed that one type of agreesion could predict the others Research findings are useful developing classroom management plans and psychological support for students.

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Artificial neural network application for identifying risk of depression in high school students: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03531-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fang-Fang Zhao

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Eastern China ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Ann Model ◽

Sectional Study ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Depression

Abstract Background Identifying important factors contributing to depression is necessary for interrupting risk pathways to minimize adolescent depression. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression in high school students and develop a model for identifying risk of depression among adolescents. Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 1190 adolescents from two high schools in eastern China participated in the study. Artificial neurol network (ANN) was used to establish the identification model. Results The prevalence of depression was 29.9% among the students. The model showed the top five protective and risk factors including perceived stress, life events, optimism, self-compassion and resilience. ANN model accuracy was 81.06%, with sensitivity 65.3%, specificity 88.4%, and area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves 0.846 in testing dataset. Conclusion The ANN showed the good performance in identifying risk of depression. Promoting the protective factors and reducing the level of risk factors facilitate preventing and relieving depression.

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FAKTOR RISIKO ANEMIA PADA SISWI PESERTA PROGRAM SUPLEMENTASI

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2011.6.1.74-83 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 74

Author(s):

Dodik Briawan ◽

Ermita Arumsari ◽

Pusporini Pusporini

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Font Size ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Girls ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

The aim of study was to analized the risk factors of anemia among school girls participant of supplementation program. Design of this study wass cross-sectional covering 400 secondary and high school students (SMP and SMK) in Bekasi. The secondary data were analized from the baseline program of the Health Office of Bekasi. The prevalence of anemia among school girls was 38.3 percents. The significant risk factors of anemia among school girls were the age and nutritional status (IMT). The anemia risk was higher among school girls at age 13-15 years (OR = 2.73) and the thin girls (OR = 8.32).

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Factors associated with the violence and victimization in dating between high school students

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1070 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

E A Villegas Vázquez ◽

J C Leyva Chipol ◽

S I Valencia Almeida ◽

F G Márquez Celedonio ◽

J E Villegas Domínguez

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Sexual Violence ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Daily Life ◽

Psychological Violence ◽

School Students ◽

Factors Associated ◽

The Family ◽

History Of

Abstract Introduction According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 3 out of 10 adolescents report that they suffer violence in dating. In the Mexican case, 76% of adolescents between 15 and 17 years have suffered 17% sexual and 15% physical psychological violence. In 2019, Veracruz registered in the first place of feminicide in Mexico with a rate of 3.44 per 100 thousand women Methods A cross-sectional, prospective, observational and analytical study was carried out from December to February 2020. Middle-high school students from the Veracruz-Boca del Río region were included, who had a dating relationship and were excluded those who did not accept to participate. The CADRI test was applied to quantify “violence committed and victimization in dating”. Results 741 students were included. There was a prevalence of violence committed of 86.2% and victimization of 89.2%. Being a woman, having active sex life, relationships over 12 months, living in a rural area, having a history of physical, psychological and sexual violence in previous relationships, daily life and in your family were the main factors associated with the violence committed, highlighting physical violence in previous relationships (OR 7.36 95% CI 1.8-31.6) (p < 0.05). With regard to victimization, the associated factors were being a woman, having a relationship greater than 12 months, having suffered physical, psychological and sexual violence in the family, daily life and previous relationships, the main one being psychological violence (OR 7.1 IC95 % 2.5-19.8) in previous relationships, as well as sexual violence in everyday life (OR 6.0 IC95% 1.4-25.1) (p < 0.05.) Conclusions The violence generated and victimization share associated factors, the most important being women, having a history of physical, psychological and sexual violence in the family, daily life and previous relationships. Key messages Women suffer more aggressions at different stages of their lives, which may increase the risk to tolerate aggressions or be more aggressive or suffer mental health problems. We must study if the violence generated by women is a response to a previous aggression.

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Sexual Violence and its Associated Factors among Female High School Students in Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics ◽

10.22270/jddt.v10i3-s.4121 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3-s) ◽

pp. 150-158

Author(s):

Koyra Hailu ◽

Argo Mekuanint ◽

Kara Niguse ◽

Tufa Efrata

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Sexual Violence ◽

Life Time ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Sectional Study ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female High School

Background: Sexual violence is a major concern of society as physical and mental harm endured by women is extremely destructive. However, little is known about sexual violence within the study area. Therefore, current study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of sexual violence among female high school students in Soddo town, Southern Ethiopia. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted using pretested, structured self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS and the presence of association was assessed using bivariate test. Multivariable logistic regression was used to control confounding effects and the strength of association was estimated in odds ratio with 95% confidence interval. Results: The prevalence of life time rape among female students was found to be 25.8%. The odds of experiencing life time rape was higher among students who had more than one sexual partner (AOR= 9.11; 5.52, 15.04). Substance abuse is significantly associated with life time rape that the chance of experiencing rape among students who were chewing chat was higher (AOR=6.09; 1.57, 23.69) than their counterparts. Conclusion: High level of rape among female high school students was found in Sodo town. Chewing chat and having more than one sexual partner had statistically significant association with life time rape. Keywords: Sexual violence, Wolaita, Ethiopia, Soddo

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Intimate Partner Violence and Depression in Women in China

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260519888538 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 088626051988853 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Weiman Yuan ◽

Therese Hesketh

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Sexual Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Occupational Status ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Psychological Violence ◽

Cross Sectional

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized as a major public health and social problem globally, with consequences for the individual, family, and society. But there is relatively little research on IPV in China. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of different types of violence among women and to determine the risk factors and the association with depression. A cross-sectional study among women who had ever been in a relationship was conducted in six provinces across the three regions of China from July to September 2018 using a self-completion questionnaire developed for the study. The provincial capital and one rural county were purposively selected in each province. Questionnaires were distributed in hospitals and public places. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was used to measure depression. Data for 2,987 women were analyzed. The prevalence of psychological, physical, and sexual violence was 77.7%, 40.2%, and 11%, respectively: 52% had experienced two or three types of violence in their life. After adjustment, risk factors for all-type IPV were low occupational status, having one child or more, living in western provinces, having an income lower than partner’s, and economic pressure. The prevalence of depression was 65.8% in women who experienced psychological violence, 69.5% for physical violence, and 75.8% for sexual violence. For psychological, physical, and sexual violence, the odds ratio for depression were 2.57 (95% confidence interval [CI] = [2.15, 3.07]), 2.07 [1.76, 2.43], and 2.26 [1.73, 2.95], respectively, after controlling for age, occupation, education attainment, and residence. There is a clear need to raise awareness about IPV and to develop approaches for prevention and management. The new Domestic Violence Law represents a step in the right direction.

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