Stress, adversity quotient, and health behaviors of undergraduate students in a Thai university during COVID-19 outbreak

Background: University students are an essential human resource for national development. Thus, it is important to study the stress, adversity quotient, and health behaviors of these students during the COVID-19 pandemic.Objective: This study aimed to identify stress, adversity quotient, and health behaviors and examine the relationship between these factors in undergraduate students during the COVID-19 outbreak.Methods: The current study was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. A total of 416 undergraduate students in a Thai university were selected using a convenience sampling technique. A questionnaire was used to collect the data on stress, adversity quotient, and health behaviors of undergraduate students during the COVID-19 outbreak. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient.Results: This study indicated that stress was at a high level (3.54 ± .53; Mean ± SD), adversity quotient was at a high level (3.77 ± .63; Mean ± SD), and health behaviors were at a moderate level (3.06 ± .53; Mean ± SD). The current study also found that stress and adversity quotient were irrelevant. Stress and health behaviors were negatively correlated with a level of significance of .01 (r = -.31), and adversity quotient and health behaviors were positively correlated with a level of significance of .01 (r = .051).Conclusion: It is suggested that healthcare providers, families, and professors should consider stress and adversity quotient in developing interventions to promote healthy behaviors in terms of physical and psychological factors in university students.

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Academic Stress and Study Habits of Health Science University Students

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1730746 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sukesh Shetty ◽

Neetha Kamath ◽

M. Nalini

Keyword(s):

Academic Success ◽

Nursing Students ◽

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Study Habits ◽

Health Science ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction Academic stress and study habits are crucial indicators of academic success. At the moment, faulty study habits press on the students into academic stress. The present study was conducted to identify the academic stress and study habits of university students of health science. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 150 undergraduate students of nursing, physiotherapy, and pharmacy (n = 50 in each group). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The information on academic stress and study habits was collected by using the Student Stress Inventory and Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory, respectively. Results Mean score of academic stress was found to be 75.353 ± 16.463. Pharmacy students had a higher level of stress compared to physiotherapy and nursing students (p = 0.013). Furthermore, the prevalence of unsatisfactory study habits among undergraduate students was 72%, with a mean score of 52.7 ± 9.152. Also, nursing students had a higher level of study habits compared to physiotherapy and pharmacy Students. There was no significant relationship found between study habits and academic stress (r = −0.048, p = 0.557). There was a significant association found between study habits and gender (p = 0.021), as well the association found between stress level and course type, Pre-University Course percentage, and first-year percentage (p = 0.044, 0.04, and 0.044 respectively). Conclusion Academic stress and poor study habits are prevalent among undergraduate students. This indicates strategies need to be formed to enhance healthy study habits and alleviate the academic stress of the students, mainly in professional courses; it is an urgent need.

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The effect of psychological and contextual factors on the entrepreneurial intention of university students in South Africa

Corporate Ownership and Control ◽

10.22495/cocv13i1c11p2 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 1297-1303 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Obey Dzomonda ◽

Olawale Fatoki ◽

Olabanji Oni

Keyword(s):

Gender Difference ◽

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Business Students ◽

Contextual Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Study Data ◽

High Level

This study focused on investigating the factors that affect the entrepreneurial intention of final year undergraduate students at a South African university. It aimed to achieve the following objectives, (1) to assess the entrepreneurial intention of final year university students, (2) to investigate the effect of psychological and contextual factors on entrepreneurial intention of final year university students and (3) to examine if there is a gender difference in the effect of psychological and contextual factors on entrepreneurial intention of final year university students. The study examined the effect of psychological and contextual factors on the entrepreneurial intention of final year undergraduate students. The study used the quantitative research method with a descriptive research design. 140 students participated in the survey and data was collected through the use of self-administered questionnaire in a survey. The participants in the study were final year undergraduate business management students. The convenience sampling technique was used in the study. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and the T-test. The results indicated that business students have a high level of entrepreneurial intention. Both psychological and contextual factors positively impact on entrepreneurial intention. There is no significant gender difference. Recommendations to improve the entrepreneurial intention of students are suggested.

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Prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors among Dilla University Students, Dilla Town, Southern Ethiopia. 2018

10.21203/rs.3.rs-20021/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yigrem Ali Chekole

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

The University

Abstract Introduction Compared to other deadly communicable diseases, Psychoactive Substance use is among the leading cause of death. Repeated use linked to addiction, dependence and predisposition for criminal and antisocial behaviors. Even though drug use in Africa relatively is short; however the abuse of drug in Africa is escalating rapidly. Substances use is also one of the most burning and growing public health problems in Ethiopia, as in many developing countries; alcohol is the most frequently used substance. Objective To Assess the Prevalence of alcohol Use and Associated factors among Dilla University undergraduate students in Southern Ethiopia. 2018. Methods An Institution based cross -sectional study was conducted at Dilla University among undergraduate regular students from January-February. Systematic random sampling technique was used to get a total of 803 samples of students from each year and department of the university. The collected data was coded, entered in to EPI-INFO version7.1 and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Crude and adjusted OR were analyzed using logistic regression and the level of significance of association was determined at P- value <0.05. Result A total of 803 participants were interviewed with a response rate of 91.7%. Among the Participants, alcohol use was found to be 67.6%. (41.8%; n=336). Being 4 th year students (AOR =2.66, 95% CI: 1.64, 4.31), having friends who use substance (AOR=1.53, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.1), being Khat user (AOR= 1.48, 95% CI: 1.05, 2.09) and being Cigarette smoker (AOR=1.76, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.84) were found to be significantly associated with alcohol use. Conclusion Half of the participants found to have alcohol use. Therefore, early prevention, detection and alleviating of alcohol use should be implemented among students in the university.

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Sense of Civic Responsibility Among University Students

Responsible Education, Learning and Teaching in Emerging Economies ◽

10.26710/relate.v1i2.1124 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 57-65

Author(s):

Tilagavati Subramaniam

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Public Universities ◽

Influential Factor ◽

Civic Responsibility ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Socially Responsible ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Level ◽

The University

The purpose of this study is to examine the level of sense of civic responsibility among the university students and to identify specific factors that contribute to a sense of civic responsibility. A total of 1213 final year undergraduates’ students were recruited from five public universities. Since Malaysian public universities are heterogeneous in terms of student racial composition, stratified sampling was used to ensure the representativeness of the sample. A cross – sectional survey using a self- administered questionnaire was employed. Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 was used in order to analyse the quantitative data obtained in this study. The demographic details and the level of sense of civic responsibility were analysed using descriptive statistics in order to obtain both the frequency and percentage for the data. Meanwhile, multiple regressions were used to determine the most influential factor that predicts a sense of civic responsibility among the final year undergraduate students. The results showed that respondents across the five institutions demonstrated a high level of sense of civic responsibility. Campus climate perception is the main contributor that caused the respondents to have a sense of civic responsibility. With regard to this, an institution of higher education can develop more effective strategies by stressing this factor. Student’s campus experiences have the potential to help students acquire the necessary knowledge, skill, values and motivation to take action in their communities as a thoughtful, engaged and socially responsible citizen.

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The prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst undergraduate students in Jigjiga University, Ethiopia

Health SA Gesondheid ◽

10.4102/hsag.v21i0.950 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 ◽

pp. 179-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Azwihangwisi H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi ◽

Teka T. Asgedom

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Sexual Practices ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Behaviours ◽

Risky Sexual Practices ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Young adults including university students are at high risk of acquiring HIV due to their risky sexual practices. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviours amongst regular undergraduate students in Jigjiga University. The researcher used a quantitative, univariate cross-sectional descriptive study. Two hundred and thirty six (236) students were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a standardised structured questionnaire. The study revealed that 70.53% of respondents were sexually experienced. Majority (54.8%) of the sexually experienced respondents were sexually active within 3 months of the study. Up to 30.14% of sexually experienced respondents have had sex with a person other than their currentpartner in the past 12 months. Only 59.6% of the sexually experienced respondents used condom in their most recent sexual engagement. The findings of this study showed that university students are involved in sexual behaviours that may increase their risk of contracting HIV infection. Based on the above results, researchers recommended the designing of interventions which are contextually relevant to Jigjiga University to mitigate risky sexual practices amongst university students.

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Study on the Awareness, Perception, and Willingness to Participate in Covid-19 Vaccine Trials Among Adults in FCT-Abuja, Nigeria

TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ◽

10.21522/tijph.2013.09.02.art010 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 103-117

Author(s):

Christie Omolola Adams

Keyword(s):

Virus Disease ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Vaccine Uptake ◽

Effective Vaccine ◽

Willingness To Participate ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vaccine Trials ◽

High Level

The Corona Virus Disease 19 (COVID-19) Is The Greatest Threat To Public Health In Recent Times. It Has Infected Over 40 Million People Globally, Having An Untoward Economic Impact On Many Nations. A Global Race To Find A Safe And Effective Vaccine Is Ongoing, But Controversies Exist Over The Conduct Of The Vaccine Trials Among The African Population. We Assessed The Awareness, Perceptions Of, And Willingness To Participate In The Anticipated COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Among Adults In The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. Method: We Used A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Correlational Survey And A Purposive Quota Sampling Technique To Select 478 Respondents. Results: 65.2% Were Aware Of The Anticipated COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, 73% Had Positive Perceptions About It, 63.1% Expressed Fear About It, 46% Are Not Willing To Participate In The Trials, And 65.2% Will Not Recommend The Trials To A Family Or Friend. The Correlation Between Perception And Willingness To Participate In The Trial Was Positive And Low (R=0.043, P<0.667). Sex, Age, Religion, Area Councils Were Significantly Associated With Willingness To Participate In The Trials. (P-Values 0.001, 0.003, 0.001 And 0.001 Respectively). The Primary Sources Of Information About The Trials Include Church/Mosque, Family, Healthcare Providers, And Friends. Conclusion: There Is A High Level Of Awareness Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Trials; Perceptions Of The Trial Are Positive, But Most People Are Afraid And Will Neither Participate Nor Recommend The Trials To Significant Others. We Recommend A Targeted Psychosocial Intervention To Increase Participation In The Trial And Future COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake.

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Pengetahuan dan Motivasi Kepatuhan Protokol Kesehatan Covid-19 : Survei Online pada Mahasiswa Jawa Timur

Buletin Penelitian Kesehatan ◽

10.22435/bpk.v49i2.4214 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 71-80

Author(s):

Salma Nur Helmina ◽

Hasna Linawati ◽

Hoirun Nisa

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Government ◽

Quota Sampling ◽

High Level ◽

And Control

The government has made various efforts to prevent and control COVID-19, such as enforcing the law concerning the COVID-19 Health Protocols. However, violations of health protocols still frequently occur in various circles, including university students. Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors that influence university students’ compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols. This study used a cross-sectional study design with a quota sampling technique and was conducted in October 2020. The participants were 468 university students in East Java. The number of participants who complied with the COVID-19 health protocols was 61.3%, while those who did not comply were still quite high (38.7%). The factors that were significantly related to compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols were knowledge, motivation, and health problems, while lifestyle changes were not significantly related to compliance with the COVID-19 health protocols. Participants with high level of knowledge (AOR 5.54 95% CI: 2.68-11.49), good motivation (AOR 2.15 95% CI: 1.43-3.22), and health problems (AOR 1.19 95% CI: 0.52-2.73) are more likely to comply with the COVID-19 health protocols. Thus,concerted efforts are needed to increase knowledge and motivation so that compliance with the COVID-19 health protocol significantly increases. Keywords: Knowledge, Motivation, Health Problems, Compliance Abstrak Pemerintah telah melakukan berbagai upaya pencegahan dan penanggulangan COVID-19 seperti penegakan hukum dengan Protokol Kesehatan COVID-19. Namun, pelanggaran terhadap protokol kesehatan masih sering terjadi di berbagai kalangan termasuk mahasiswa. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan protokol kesehatan COVID-19 pada mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi potong-lintang dengan teknik quota sampling dan dilakukan pada bulan Oktober 2020. Partisipan pada penelitian ini sebanyak 468 mahasiswa di Jawa Timur. Partisipan mahasiswa yang patuh terhadap protokol kesehatan COVID-19 sebesar 61,3%, sedangkan yang tidak patuh masih cukup tinggi (38,7%). Faktor yang berhubungan signifikan dengan kepatuhan protokol kesehatan COVID-19 adalah pengetahuan, motivasi, dan masalah kesehatan sedangkan perubahan gaya hidup tidak berhubungan signifikan dengan kepatuhan protokol kesehatan COVID-19. Partisipan dengan pengetahuan yang tinggi (AOR 5,54 95% CI: 2,68-11,49), motivasi baik (AOR 2,15 95% CI:1,43-3,22), dan memiliki masalah kesehatan (AOR 1,19 95% CI: 0,52-2,73) cenderung lebih patuh untuk terhadap protokol kesehatan COVID-19. Dengan demikian, diperlukan upaya yang terencana untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan motivasi supaya kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan COVID-19 meningkat secara signifikan. Kata kunci: Pengetahuan, Motivasi, Masalah Kesehatan, Kepatuhan

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The Coronavirus Disease Pandemic: Assessment of Perceived Barriers and Threats among Undergraduate University Students in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology ◽

10.22207/jpam.15.1.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 155-163

Author(s):

Awad Mohammed Al-Qahtani ◽

Wafaa T. Elgzar ◽

Heba A. Ibrahim ◽

Nahid K. Elfeki ◽

Ibrahim Ahmed Shaikh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

University Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Active Role ◽

Moderate Level ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Government ◽

High Level

Communities play an important and active role in preventing and controlling the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Reduction of COVID-19-related barriers and threats perceived by the public should be the top priority in promoting positive preventive behaviors among people. This cross-sectional study aimed at identifying the barriers and threats perceived by public university students in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The students were recruited through a snowball sampling technique, and data were collected using a web-based questionnaire. Data on socio-demographic aspects, perceived barriers, and perceived threats were collected. Perceived barriers were estimated using the Health Belief Model (HBM) questionnaire, and perceived threats were estimated using the patient threat perceptions in the emergency department scale. This study was conducted between March and June 2020. Approximately 50% of the study participants had a high level of perceived barriers and a moderate level of total perceived threats. Notable factors associated with participants’ perceived barriers and threats were age, college type, and monthly income. Perceived barriers, participants’ residence location, and sex were also significantly related to each other. Moreover, perceived barriers were significantly correlated with perceived threats. COVID-19-related perceived barriers and threats ranged from a moderate level to a high level among most of the participating students. Perceived barriers were associated with some of the demographic variables. The findings from this study may help the government in formulating strategies for planning interventions to reduce COVID-19 pandemic propagation.

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The anxiety among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: an online survey (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.24608 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Iqbal Pramukti ◽

Chung-Ying Lin ◽

Carol Strong ◽

Chang-Chun Chen ◽

Yi-Hsuan Lin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

News Media ◽

Online Survey ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

World Health ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

High Level

BACKGROUND After the World Health Organization declared the pandemic for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on March 11, 2020, psychological response toward COVID-19 is an important issue that should be thoroughly studied. Indonesia has the highest COVID-19 infection cases in South-East Asia countries and Indonesia university students had no prior experience of pandemic. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify the anxiety and related factors among Indonesia university students during COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in two public Indonesia universities (N=937). Participants aged > 20 years old were recruited through online advertisement and social media. The anxiety level was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) tool. A score > 2.5 was defined as high level of anxiety and < 2.5 as low-medium. A logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with anxiety. RESULTS The students (median age=21; IQR 20.0-23.0) were primarily females (n=802, 85.8%). More than one third of the participants (n=362, 38.5%) had high level of anxiety. Six significant factors were found to explain anxiety: post-graduates’ education (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=1.52; 95% CI=1.01, 2.27), living with family (AOR=1.57; 95% CI=1.09, 2.26), perceived absolute susceptibility (AOR=1.96; 95% CI=1.48, 2.61), satisfaction with friend’s support (AOR=99; 95% CI=1.21, 3.27), satisfaction with faculties’ support (AOR=1.47; 95% CI=1.01, 2.14), and seeking information from news media (AOR=1.53; 95% CI=1.14, 2.07). CONCLUSIONS As more than one-third of university students having high anxiety, healthcare providers should consider launching mental health intervention to address his issue.

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Knowledge and Communication of the National Core Standards Tool

Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.25159/2520-5293/3659 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Winnie Thembisile Maphumulo ◽

Busisiwe Bhengu

Keyword(s):

Pearson Correlation ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Quality Of Healthcare ◽

Survey Study ◽

Public Healthcare ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Professional Nurses

The National Department of Health in South Africa has introduced the National Core Standards (NCS) tool to improve the quality of healthcare delivery in all public healthcare institutions. Knowledge of the NCS tool is essential among healthcare providers. This study investigated the level of knowledge on NCS and how the NCS tool was communicated among professional nurses. This was a cross-sectional survey study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select hospitals that only offered tertiary services in KwaZulu-Natal. Six strata of departments were selected using simple stratified sampling. The population of professional nurses in the selected hospitals was 3 050. Systematic random sampling was used to recruit 543 participants. The collected data were analysed using SPSS version 25. The study showed that only 16 (3.7%) respondents had knowledge about NCS, using McDonald’s standard of learning outcome measured criteria regarding the NCS tool. The Pearson correlation coefficient between the communication and knowledge was r = 0.055. The results revealed that although the communication scores for the respondents were high their knowledge scores remained low. This study concluded that there is a lack of knowledge regarding the NCS tool and therefore healthcare institutions need to commit themselves to the training of professional nurses regarding the NCS tool. The findings suggest that healthcare institutions implement the allocation of incentives for nurses that attend the workshops for NCS.

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