scholarly journals Dysmenorrhea in students: Characteristics and predictors

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Fatima Abid ◽  
Musa Aamer ◽  
Samira Faiz ◽  
Fahad Azam ◽  
Abida Shaheen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is a very common reproductive issue present in young females that severely impacts their life. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea amongst undergraduate students of Pakistan, the association of dysmenorrhea with various factors, and the impact on academic performance. Methodology: An observational study was carried out at different Pakistani universities. The data was collected using a self-designed, pre-tested questionnaire. which was distributed online. The data was analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version (Armonk, NY) 26.0. Descriptive statistics were applied for qualitative variables. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for quantitative variables. Chi-square was applied to determine if the differences in cycle length were significantly related to dysmenorrhea. T-tests were applied to determine if there were significant differences in age and body mass index in participants with dysmenorrhea. Result: There were 226 students who had participated in the study. There were 193 (85.40%) participants who reported experiencing dysmenorrhea out of which 97 students (50.26%) took a drug or a combination of drugs to alleviate the pain. There was a high prevalence of stress symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea with fatigue after sleep (p<0.05). Physical activity did not have any effect on dysmenorrhea. Physical activity, the average grade of pain, and the presence of pain in each cycle were significant predictors of dysmenorrhea (p<0.05). Conclusion Physical activity and characteristics of pain, such as cyclical nature and intensity, are predictors of dysmenorrhea. 

scholarly journals Effectiveness/Impact of ICTs on Academic Achievement of Students

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-325
Author(s):  
Syed Yasir Ali Gilani ◽  
Prof. Dr. Syed Manzoor H Shah ◽  
Dr. Iqbal Majoka
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

The present study has been conducted to discover the “Impact/Effect of ICTs on Academic Achievement of Students at Post Graduate Level” in public sectors general universities of Federal Capital Islamabad. The objectives of the study were; to examine the use of ICTs and their impact on academic achievement of students at post graduate level. The population of the research study has been comprised of 460 students’ from federal public sector universities offering post graduate study in the fields of social sciences. The sample of study was comprised of two hundred and ten students; chosen by proportionate random sampling technique.The tools of the research (questionnaire) were formulated on five-point (Likert) scale, the reliability were authenticated by pilot testing and was found satisfactory at 0.96. After the data collection, the analysis were made using percentage, mean, and the chi-square (χ2) statistical tool.The overall derived results in this research study depict that ICTs plays a vital role in learning process globally.On the basis of analyzed data and conclusions it is recommended that postgraduate students should be trained via refresher courses, seminars and training programs for usage of ICTs before the start of the research.

scholarly journals The Impact of Advancements in Science and Technology on Cypriots’ Physical Activities over Time

2012 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Efstathios Christodoulides
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Childhood And Youth ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

AbstractDue to special historical circumstances, advancements in science and technology have affected various aspects of Cypriot people’s life relatively late. However, since the modern way of life requires less and less compulsory physical activity, this has manifested itself recently in the spreading of a sedentary lifestyle in Cyprus also. The purpose of this paper is to present the changes in the frequency, intensity and type of physical activity throughout three Cypriot generations. It is based on a part of research carried out by survey method of the population of that consisted of secondary school students, their parents, and their grandparents. The sample was selected by stratified, random, and snowball selection (N = 1067). With the youngest generation, the data were collected in groups at their school by questionnaire; the members of other two groups answered the questionnaires individually. In order to analyze the data, the Wilcoxon two related sample test and chi-square analyses were performed. The results revealed that the older generations’ everyday life encompassed more active elements in their childhood and youth than the youngsters’ life comprises nowadays. Both intragenerational and intergenerational changes in daily living and health-related physical activity occurred, and the advancements in science and technology have had a contradictory impact on these processes. In the conclusions, the necessity of taking measures to stop the decline of physical activity is emphasized.

scholarly journals The Impact of COVID-19 on Women’s Physical Activity Behavior and Mental Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 9036
Author(s):  
Carl P. Nienhuis ◽  
Iris A. Lesser
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Physical Activity Programming ◽  
The Impact

Background: A global pandemic caused by COVID-19 resulted in restrictions to daily living for Canadians, including social distancing and closure of recreation facilities and provincial parks. Methods: The objective of this study was to assess whether sex differences exist in physical activity and well-being since COVID-19 and to explore how barriers or facilitators to physical activity may explain these differences. Chi-square tests, independent t-tests and one-way ANOVAs were conducted to evaluate data provided by 1098 Canadians—215 men and 871 women. Results: Women were significantly less physically active than men and reported more barriers and fewer facilitators to physical activity and experienced significantly more generalized anxiety than men. Women who were engaged in less physical activity due to COVID-19 reported significantly lower mental health scores, lower social, emotional and psychological well-being, and significantly higher generalized anxiety, while women who engaged in more physical activity had improved mental health scores. Conclusions: Given the challenges that women uniquely face due to restrictions, it is imperative to advocate and provide environmental opportunity and support for physical activity to reduce the mental duress women may be experiencing. Specific physical activity programming that is inclusive of lifestyle physical activity and can engage children is encouraged.

scholarly journals Does a previous surgical experience interfere on psychic stress in patients submitted to major surgery?

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 043-048 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Ronaldo Alberti ◽  
Márcia Rodrigues Daian ◽  
Andy Petroianu
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Major Surgery ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Postoperative Stress ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the impact of stress in patients undergoing major surgeries under general anesthesia, relating their physical and psychic reactions to the different stages of stress. METHODS: we studied 100 adult patients of both genders, who were divided into two groups: Group 1 - 22 patients without experience with surgery; Group 2 - 78 patients previously submitted to medium and major surgery. To investigate the stress, we used the Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults, developed by Lipp, the day before the procedure and two days and seven days after the operation. The comparison of groups with respect to gender, pain, and percentage of stress were performed using the Chi-square test, and for the age variable the Student's t test was used. Differences were considered significant at p<0.05. RESULTS: the groups were not homogeneous as for the overall percentage of stress on the three measurements. G1 had decreased postoperative stress, whilst in G2 it increased. Psychological symptoms of stress prevailed in both groups. CONCLUSION: previous surgery reduced preoperative stress but did not affect postoperative emotional disorders.

scholarly journals Real Classes Vs Online Classes: A Comparative Study on the Chosen Course of HRM Students of Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (18) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Muskan Nagi ◽  
Janaki Bojiah
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Current Generation ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The technologically sound students of today are open and very much inclined to adopt new modes of knowledge transfer inclusive of online classes. However, there are various viewpoints related to the aspect of online classes as not much of comparative studies on real classes and online classes have been carried out in Bahrain. Therefore, the need for a research study to find out the merits and demerits of real classes and online classes was identified. The objective of the study was to find out the reasons behind the preference of a class of HRM students of Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain with respect to the mode of its imparting – whether it is the real classes or online classes. A class of a HRM course was taken as a sample with the same faculty handling real classes before the midterm exam and online classes after midterm exam so that analysis could be carried out on the responses of the same set of students exposed to both the modes of teaching imparted by the same teacher. With an exhaustive literature review to trace the emergence of online classes and the impact of the same on the current generation, the study recorded the students’ responses in the form of a survey questionnaire. The quantitative analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and the variables were tested for the significance of the relationship using the Pearson Chi-Square test. The findings implicitly confirm that the students are comfortable with both real classes and online classes as far as the instructor is efficient to use appropriate pedagogies and digital tools to support learning.

scholarly journals The Impact of Social Environment on the Sexual Self-Regulation of University Students in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-88
Author(s):  
Musa Muwaga ◽  
Fuad Nashori ◽  
Achmad Sholeh
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Most societies consider sexual self-regulation to represent a general temptation control mechanism, postponing gratification. This study aims to determine the social environment's impact on university students' sexual self-regulation in Uganda. The data were obtained using convenience technique sampling of undergraduate students at university "X" in Uganda. Students voluntarily completed the questionnaire in a regular classroom setting. The questionnaire elicited information regarding sexual regulative capacities like seeking accurate information from social environments like family, peer, and university environments. The data were analyzed using both univariate analyses (chi-square and analysis of variance and logistic regression. The results indicated that the social environment had a positive and significant relationship with sexual self-regulation and university students with a value of 1t1 ≥1.96, and factor loading≥0.50 was significant. These results should be considered by those working with university students in human sexuality and human development

scholarly journals The impact of the educational level of the family on the lifestyle of children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 155-163
Author(s):  
Nazim Myrtaj ◽  
Mimoza Moza Shkodra ◽  
Eglantina Bilalli ◽  
Arben Maliqi ◽  
Blerim Sylejmani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Survey Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

The lifestyle of children is most affected by the family, which is defined as a basic social community based on the common life of a close circle of blood relatives, usually parents and children, in which biological-reproductive, economic and education functions are combined. The purpose of the research is to confirm the impact of the educational level of parents on the lifestyle of their children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research included 110 students of both genders from SHMT “Mehmet Isai” and SHMAT “Arbëria” in Gjilan divided into two groups of 55 students, according to the educational level of their parents. The lifestyle survey included 8 questions on physical activity, daily cigarette consumption, alcohol, drug use, eating habits and sleep before and during COVID -19 pandemic. To verify the difference between the groups, the Chi-square test (χ² test) was applied. Survey analysis shows that children of parents with higher educational level have more knowledge about the role of physical activity and spend more time on physical activity, consume less cigarettes and alcohol and more regular eating and sleeping habits at the level p<0.00. We can conclude that the educational level of the parents has a significant impact on the motivation of children to engage in physical activity, reducing the consumption of cigarettes and alcohol, for sleep and regular nutrition. 

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 Campus Closure on Undergraduates

2021 ◽  
pp. 009862832110439
Author(s):  
Olufunmilayo Telli ◽  
Lindsey Mountcastle ◽  
Brianna L. Jehl ◽  
Angel Munoz-Osorio ◽  
Lynnda M. Dahlquist ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Online Instruction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Academic Difficulty ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Sibling Care ◽  
The Impact

Background The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an abrupt transition from in-person to online learning in Spring 2020. Objective The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of the transition on undergraduates during the period following the campus closure. Method 131 psychology undergraduate students completed an online survey of how the COVID-19 closure had impacted their academics, online learning environment, and traumatic stress symptoms (using the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for the DSM-5). Results Most participants reported increased academic difficulty compared to before closure. Approximately 30% reported elevated traumatic stress symptoms. Greater traumatic stress was associated with greater difficulty completing assignments, more limited access to the internet and quiet places to study, and greater sibling-care responsibilities. Conclusions The acute transition to online instruction posed academic and emotional challenges to many students, especially those from environments with competing demands or less access to academic supports. Follow-up evaluation is needed to determine whether these difficulties have persisted in subsequent semesters of online instruction. Teaching Implication Instructors should anticipate the emotional and academic needs of students who are relatively unfamiliar with online instruction and consider ways to minimize negative environmental impacts and increase access to mental health resources.

scholarly journals Functioning of children and adolescents with Down syndrome and the association with environmental barriers and facilitators during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 174462952110327
Author(s):  
Beatriz Helena Brugnaro ◽  
Olaf Kraus de Camargo ◽  
Carolina Corsi ◽  
Ana Carolina de Campos ◽  
Gesica Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Social Supports ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Emotional Difficulties ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: To compare functioning and environmental aspects before and during physical distancing (DPD) and to determine which social, physical, behavioral and functioning aspects of DPD are correlated. Methods: Sixteen parents of children/adolescents with Down syndrome (11.38 ± 3.00 years) were surveyed before and DPD. Paired t-tests were used to compare functioning and environmental aspects before and DPD and chi-square tests were used to test associations. Results: There were increases in the frequency (p < 0.001) and involvement (p = 0.01) in home participation and on the impact, noticed by the parents, of the possibility of child to participate in daily activities (p = 0.036), as well as a reduction in social supports perceived by caregivers (p = 0.049). An association was found between the child’s socio-emotional difficulties symptoms and practice of physical activity (p = 0.043) and with parents’ satisfaction with the level of child’s home participation (p = 0.042). Conclusion: Functioning can be affected in either positive or negative ways.

The Fusion of Public Health into Kinesiology

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 322-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara E. Ainsworth ◽  
Steven P. Hooker
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Traditional Curricula ◽  
Public Health Strategies ◽  
The Impact

The health-enhancing benefits of regular physical activity have been theorized for thousands of years. Within the past 25 years, public health agencies, health-related organizations, and health-focused foundations have recognized regular physical activity as a major factor in preventing premature morbidity and mortality. Colleges and universities have experienced a paradigm shift in applying public health strategies to prepare graduates in understanding how to reduce the impact of sedentary lifestyles on health outcomes. For nearly 20 years, some kinesiology departments have expanded from traditional curricula to new courses and degrees in promoting physical activity in the community, the application of epidemiology concepts to physical activity, and the study of policy and environmental approaches to promoting physical activity. Given the high prevalence of physical activity insufficient to prevent premature morbidity and mortality, continuing educational efforts are needed to assure kinesiology students have the skills and information needed to promote physical activity in communities to people of all ages and abilities.

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