scholarly journals Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Club Drug Use among Secondary Vocational Students in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10408
Author(s):  
Jincong Yu ◽  
Qingfeng Wu ◽  
Yuqin Wu ◽  
Jiang Li ◽  
Qinxuan Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Vocational Students ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Club Drug Use ◽  
Club Drug

To understand the prevalence of and factors associated with club drug use among Chinese secondary vocational students, a nationally representative survey was conducted. The multistage cluster sampling strategy was employed to select participants. A total of 9469 students from eleven secondary vocational schools in five cities completed self-reported questionnaires, which included information on club drug use, sociodemographic variables, individual factors, as well as peer and family related factors. The data were separately analyzed with Poisson regression models for female and male students. The overall lifetime prevalence of club drug use was 2.7% (258/9469), and male students had higher prevalence than female students (3.5% vs. 1.9%, p < 0.001). Female and male students shared four risk factors (i.e., having ever smoked, perceiving social benefit expectancies, peer drug using and perceiving peer’s approval of drug use) and one protective factor (i.e., having medium or high levels of refusal skills) for club drug use. Moreover, family drug using and having a part-time job were two additionally independent risk factors for club drug use among male students. These findings indicate that the problem of club drug use among Chinese secondary vocational students is worthy of attention. The prevention of club drug use should address multiple risks and protective factors on individual, peer and family levels.

Some Medical Students Admit Club Drug Use

Ob Gyn News ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
DOUG BRUNK
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Club Drug Use ◽  
Club Drug

scholarly journals Club Drug Use and Dependence among Young Adults Recruited through Time-Space Sampling

2009 ◽  
Vol 124 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey T. Parsons ◽  
Christian Grov ◽  
Brian C. Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Time Space ◽  
Club Drug Use ◽  
Club Drug

Research Needed on Club Drug Use

2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-33
Author(s):  
Merrill Singer
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Club Drug Use ◽  
Club Drug

scholarly journals Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases: Risk Assessment and Prophylaxis

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Matthew Shing Him Lee ◽  
Shirley Chiu Wai Chan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Immunosuppressive Agents ◽  
Pneumocystis Jirovecii ◽  
Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia ◽  
International Guideline ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Disease Specific

Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is an uncommon opportunistic infection in patients with rheumatic diseases with high mortality. Unlike other non-HIV conditions, international guideline for PJP prophylaxis in rheumatic diseases is currently lacking. Recent evidence regarding the risk of PJP and effectiveness of prophylaxis has been accumulating. This Review provides an update on the information about risk factors associated with PJP in patients with rheumatic diseases based on rheumatic diagnoses, use of immunosuppressive agents and other disease-related factors. The second part of the article summarizes evidence regarding the effectiveness of PJP prophylaxis by considering both disease-related and therapy-related factors. Finally, the Review outlined the currently available disease-specific recommendations and local guidelines, and appreciate the factors that influence physicians’ decision.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension Among Adults living in the City of Bandundu, Republic Democratic Republic of the Congo. A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferdinand Mukoso ◽  
Aliocha Nkodila ◽  
François Lepira ◽  
Pascal Bayauli ◽  
Yves Lubenga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Subclinical Atherosclerosis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background and aim: In limited resource settings, reliable epidemiological data generated from hypertension high risk geographical areas or people is a prerequisite for the planning of proven and effective interventions. The aim of the present survey was to assess the prevalence, awareness, control and factors associated with hypertension in adults living in the port City of Bandundu, located in the southwestern part of DRC.Methods: a cross-sectional survey using a modified WHO STEPwise questionnaire for data collection during face-to face interviews was conducted from 1st May to 30th October 2018. A multistage cluster sampling method was used and inclusion criteria were age ≥18 years and informed consent. Information on demographic parameters, behavioral lifestyles, anthropometric and blood pressure (BP) measurements was obtained. Hypertension was defined as an average of two BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg or self-reported history of antihypertensive medication use. Independent factors associated with hypertension were identified using logistic regression analysis. P<0.05 defined the level of statistical significance. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 34,5% (Women 36,6 %). Older age (p<0.001), subclinical atherosclerosis (p= 0.021), sleep duration <8 hours (p<0.002), diabetes mellitus (p<0.001), and obesity (p= 0.009) emerged as main cardiovascular risk factors associated with hypertension.Conclusion: Hypertension was characterized by a high prevalence, low rate of awareness and suboptimal BP control, high cardiovascular risk and associated sleep duration and obesity as modifiable risk factors.

PEP as a potential antecedent to PrEP among an online sample of HIV-negative and unknown status cis- and transgender sexual minority men: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven A. John ◽  
K. Marie Sizemore ◽  
Ruben H. Jimenez ◽  
S. Scott Jones ◽  
Andrew E. Petroll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Club Drug Use ◽  
Unknown Status ◽  
Minority Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Club Drug ◽  
Hiv Negative

BACKGROUND HIV disproportionately affects sexual minority men (SMM) in the U.S. OBJECTIVE We sought to determine past HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) use and current pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among an online sample of cisgender and transgender men who have sex with men. METHODS In 2019, HIV-negative and unknown status SMM (n=63,015) were recruited via geosocial networking apps, social media, and other online venues to participate in a brief eligibility screening survey. Individuals were asked about past PEP and current PrEP use. We examined associations of demographics, socioeconomic indicators, recent club drug use, and current PrEP use on past PEP use using fully-adjusted logistic regression. RESULTS Prior PEP use was relatively uncommon (11.3%), with 2.66 times more men reporting current PrEP use (30.1%). Most (85.9%) past PEP users were current PrEP users, representing 32.2% of all current PrEP users. In multivariable analysis, current PrEP users had 20.1 times higher odds (95%CI: 18.6-21.6) of past PEP use compared to non-PrEP users. Other factors significantly (p<0.001) associated with past PEP use but with smaller effect sizes included: older age (>24 years old) compared to younger age (AOR=1.15); bisexual identity compared to gay (AOR=0.86); Latino, Black, and other/multiracial race/ethnicity compared to white, individually (AORs=1.37-1.52); having health insurance (AOR=0.80); and recent club drug use (AOR=1.19). CONCLUSIONS Prior PEP use was relatively uncommon in our online sample of SMM, but our findings indicate PEP could potentially be a gateway to PrEP. Advertising and prescribing PEP could support efforts to increase PrEP.

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