scholarly journals What Do Young Adults Think about the Safety of Over-the-Counter Analgesics? Findings from a Cross-Sectional Survey

Pharmacy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Tahlia Duyster ◽  
Sara S. McMillan ◽  
Ella Whately ◽  
Fiona S. Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Analgesic Use

Analgesics are commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) medicines readily available for purchase, sometimes without advice of a health professional. However, analgesics can cause harm even when taken according to dosing recommendations. Young adults may be more vulnerable to harm if they perceive low risk with OTC analgesic use, or struggle to interpret dosing instructions. This study aimed to explore factors affecting how young adults use OTC analgesics and associated perceptions of safety. An online survey was distributed to school-leavers and university students (17 to 25 years), in South-East Queensland, Australia, in the period November–December 2019. Most of the 302 respondents (school-leavers n = 147, university students n = 155) did not use analgesics frequently. School-leavers deferred to parents for analgesic information, while university students preferred the internet. The majority of respondents appeared safety conscious and did not take outside indicated use or instructions. However, a small proportion reported taking analgesics for an inappropriate indication. The difference in preferred source of analgesic information may reflect experience with analgesic use, increasing autonomy or decreased parental influence. Whilst it is encouraging that the majority of young adults appeared safety conscious, greater insight is needed into factors influencing decision making on OTC use, e.g., medicines knowledge, and changes with increasing age.

scholarly journals Prevalence of borderline personality disorder and its association with demographic factors among university students of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafsa Hayee ◽  
Tahira Raana ◽  
Imran I. Haider
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Borderline Personality Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
University Students ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Psychological Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a psychological disorder, which could cause severe problems in self-functioning, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships. This study aimed to assess BPD among university students and evaluating the association of BPD with demographic factors among the students. Three private sector universities were selected from Lahore. A cross-sectional survey was conducted by using questionnaire composed of demographic factors (gender, age and university) and Borderline Personality Inventory (BPI- cut 20). An estimated data of 700 undergraduates was collected through stratified sampling technique. The collected data was analyzed through SPSS (Version 17). There were (46%) males and (54%) female participants, whose mean age was 21 ± 1.81 years, at the time of data collection. The findings indicated, BPD (≥10) in majority (62%) of the participants. BPD was more prevalent among the age group of 18-21 years. Application of the Chi-square test confirmed non-significant association (p 0.05) between age, and gender, with BPD. The strength of the relationship was assessed through the odds ratio (OR). Association between gender and BPD (OR= 1.026, CI= 0.755-1.392) and age and BPD (OR= 0.880, CI= 0.637-1.216), university and BPD (OR= 0.531, CI=0.381-0.742) reported a statistically significant association with BPD (p0.001). Further the Logistic regression affirmed, impact of rank, of the educational institution (university) had significant effect on prevalence of BPD. Therefore, it is concluded that students (young adults) are more at risk of being affected by BPD, who are studying in the universities with higher socio-economic status. So, it can be supposed that environment (rank, location and circumstances) of the university is one of the dominating factors playing a significant role in the prevalence of BPD among young adults.

scholarly journals Drivers affecting the acceptance and use of Electronic Learning among Ugandan University students in the COVID-19 era. A cross-sectional survey among three universities.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Twinamasiko Nelson ◽  
JULIUS NUWAGABA ◽  
Wasswa Enock ◽  
Nakityo Innocent ◽  
SSerunjogi Emmanuel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
University Students ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Factors Affecting

<b>This paper aimed at determining the factors affecting acceptance and use of electronic learning among Ugandan University students. The study relied on two data collection tools: Questionnaire and semi-structured interview.</b>

scholarly journals Sex differences in the consumption of over-the-counter analgesics among amateur volleyball players

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Hager ◽  
Beate Averbeck ◽  
Claudia Voelcker-Rehage ◽  
Dieter F. Kutz
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
German Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Sports Teams ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Analgesic Use

Abstract Background Compared with the normal adult population, athletes of several sport disciplines, such as endurance sports, ball sports, cycling and swimming, have higher use of over-the-counter analgesics (OTC analgesics). The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of OTC analgesic use in volleyball players as a typical competitive sport discipline. One particular focus was placed on the analysis whether the athletes’ use of OTC analgesics was influenced by their performance motivation. Methods A cross-sectional survey among amateur volleyball players was carried out using a web-based sports questionnaire. The study included athletes of both sexes, 18 years and older, currently playing in a German volleyball league. The athletes’ sport-related complaints were evaluated regarding the use of OTC analgesics. The use of OTC analgesics by athletes was compared with their performance motivation, based on the „Achievement Motives Scale - Sport” (AMS-Sport) questionnaire. Results The analysis of 114 completed questionnaires of amateur athletes revealed that the use of OTC analgesics was sex dependent, with a higher prevalence of use in female players (60%) versus male players (38%). The main reasons for consumption of OTC analgesics were pain in the head, knee and shoulder. The most frequently taken drug was ibuprofen, most often taken at competitions and over a period of 4 years (median). The analysis of the AMS-Sport questionnaire revealed that a logistic regression model for estimating the probability of drug use can be explained by the factors hope of success and years of playing practise in female players but not male players. In females, an increase in the factor hope of success resulted in a lower probability of OTC analgesic use, while an increase in years of playing practise resulted in a higher probability of use. Conclusion The average duration that volleyball players in this study took OTC analgesics was higher than that of the German population, and OTC analgesic use was more prevalent in female than male volleyball players. Thus, to reduce the prevalence of OTC analgesic use, educational programs should be implemented in sports teams; and, to reduce direct and indirect social pressure, sports teams should also receive sex-specific psychological support.

scholarly journals Drivers affecting the acceptance and use of Electronic Learning among Ugandan University students in the COVID-19 era. A cross-sectional survey among three universities.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Twinamasiko Nelson ◽  
JULIUS NUWAGABA ◽  
Wasswa Enock ◽  
Nakityo Innocent ◽  
SSerunjogi Emmanuel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
University Students ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Factors Affecting

<b>This paper aimed at determining the factors affecting acceptance and use of electronic learning among Ugandan University students. The study relied on two data collection tools: Questionnaire and semi-structured interview.</b>

scholarly journals Prevalence and Impact of Migraine among University Students in Bangladesh: Findings from a Cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Abdur Rafi ◽  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
M. Tasdik Hasan ◽  
Md. Golam Hossain
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
External Noise ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disruptive Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Migraine is one of the main causes of long-term morbidity, and it is one of the major contributors of all types of headaches in worldwide. Despite its disruptive effect, it is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated in Bangladesh. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of migraines and its impact on daily life of university students in Bangladesh.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 2,352 students of Rajshahi University and Jahangirnagar University during March 2020 through a self-administered online survey. ID MigraineTM scale and HIT-6 scale were used to screen migraine and its impact respectively. Frequency distribution, and Chi-square test, t-test along with multiple logistic regressions model were used to determine the prevalence and associated factors of migraine respectively. Results: The overall prevalence of migraine among the participants was 21.4%. The prevalence was higher among females (29%) than males (12%). A multivariable logistic regression model provided the following eight risk factors of migraine: (i) gender (p<0.01), (ii) family income (p<0.01), (iii) marital status (p<0.01), (iv) infrequent exercise (p<0.01), (v) family history of headache (p<0.01), (vi) high screen time (p<0.05), (vii) depressive symptoms (p<0.05) and (viii) anxiety disorder (p<0.01). More than two-thirds of the migraineurs reported more than five attacks during the past month with moderate to severe intense headache. Stress was the most reported trigger of migraine among university students (71%) followed by irregular sleep (47%), academic pressure (33%), and external noise (28%). Almost 37% of the participants who had migraines reported that headache caused severe impact in their day to day life. Conclusions: The prevalence of migraine among university students of Bangladesh is alarmingly high. Frequent migraine attacks and severe intensity of headache cause a substantial level of impact among the sufferers. Cautious avoidance of the triggering factors through appropriate interventions and prophylactic medication can mitigate the negative impact of migraine as well as improve the quality of life.

scholarly journals A CROSS-SECTIONAL SELF-REPORTED ONLINE SURVEY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS AND PERCEIVED HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA AMONG ADULT POPULATION OF MADHYA PRADESH

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (07) ◽  
pp. 1061-1067
Author(s):  
R. Rukmani Iyer ◽  
Satya Lakshmi ◽  
Sathyanath D. ◽  
Shrikanth Muralidharan
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Improve Health

Yoga is derived from the word YUJ meaning to bind, attach or union. Yoga is not just a form of exercise but is a tool for overall development in every aspect of life. Several benefits of yoga has been recorded but are the people aware of those is the question of todays time. The aim of the study was to examine various level of perception (awareness, motivation, and obstacles) on yoga among the population of Madhya Pradesh.A online cross sectional survey was conducted across Madhya Pradesh, sample were selected randomly by snowball sampling The total of 408 subjects participated in the study. The data has been collected from June 2021 till July 2021. The study duration was 6 months. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data. The mean age was 30±11.83. Majority participants were from 18- 30 years of age (68.63%). The females were 251 and the males were 157. It was found that more number of female participants were practicing yoga compared to male in the study and the difference was significant (p<0.05). Most of the participant perceived yoga as a tool to improve health (42.9%) as compared to exercise (10.1%). The motivation came through different medium such self-motivation (43.2%) and social media (13.9%). The main obstacle for the participants was lack of time (42.7%). The percentage of people aware about yoga was more and their perception of yoga is as a tool to improve ones health and to be free from any kind of disease. Even if there are many mediums of motivation if one does not get any inspiration from self then they will not be able to perform yoga, so self-motivation is very necessary. Participant think that yoga is very time consuming.

scholarly journals A goal-systems perspective on plant-based eating: keys to successful adherence in university students

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Maricarmen Vizcaino ◽  
Linda S Ruehlman ◽  
Paul Karoly ◽  
Katy Shilling ◽  
Andrew Berardy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
University Students ◽  
Discriminant Function ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ethical Beliefs ◽  
Goal Systems

AbstractObjective:To explore adherence to a plant-based diet from the perspective of goals- and motivations-based systems.Design:A cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted regarding eating patterns, goals and motivations for current eating habits.Setting:Data were collected using an online survey platform, including the Goal Systems Assessment Battery (GSAB) and other survey tools.Participants:University students were recruited, including thirty-three students reporting successful maintenance of a plant-based diet (Adherents) and sixty-three students trying to adhere to a plant-based diet (Non-adherents).Results:Using GSAB subscale scores, discriminant function analyses significantly differentiated adherents v. non-adherents, accounting for 49·0 % of between-group variance (χ2 (13) = 42·03, P < 0·000). It correctly classified 72·7 % of adherents and 88·9 % of non-adherents. Constructs including value, self-efficacy, planning/stimulus control and positive affect were significant and included in the discriminant function. Logistic regression results suggested that participants who successfully adhered to a plant-based diet were seventeen times more likely to report ‘To manage or treat a medical condition’ as motivation and almost seven times more likely to report ‘To align with my ethical beliefs’ as motivation compared with non-adherents. However, these participants were 94 % less likely to report ‘To maintain and/or improve my health’ as motivation compared with non-adherents. Controlling for motivations, hierarchical logistic regression showed that only planning as part of the GSAB self-regulatory system predicted adherence to a plant-based diet.Conclusions:Values-based approaches to plant-based diets, including consideration for ethical beliefs, self-efficacy and proper planning, may be key for successful maintenance of this diet long-term.

376 Factors Affecting Female Medical Student Interest in Surgery - A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
T T Tran ◽  
L Dolfini ◽  
O Oremakinde ◽  
S Rasul ◽  
S A Zahra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Surgical Career ◽  
Second Year

Abstract Introduction We aim to elucidate female student interest in Surgery and factors that are deterring students from considering a surgical career. With this information, we can evaluate if there are changes that can be made within medical education. Method A cross-sectional online survey was distributed via LimeSurvey to medical students across 33 UK medical schools. Our survey assessed student interest in a surgical career, personal experience on clinical placements, and what attracts or dissuades students from a surgical career. Results 211 student responses were collected. 57% of students indicated an interest in Surgery. 55% of female and 63% of male students expressed surgical interest. 65.7% of second-year students indicated surgical interest, compared to 54.3% of students in final year; a 17.35% decrease. When asked, 88% of students believe there is disproportionate female to male surgeons. Conclusions Although our survey revealed that there is a healthy interest in Surgery, the number of women considering Surgery continues to dwindle throughout training, leading to massive discrepancy. It is paramount that there are both male and female mentors for students to visualise that there are no limitations for women in the field of Surgery.

scholarly journals The Association between Care Left Undone and Temporary Nursing Staff ratios in Acute Settings: A cross- sectional survey of registered nurses

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Senek ◽  
STEVE ROBERTSON ◽  
TONY RYAN ◽  
RACHEL KING RN ◽  
EMILY WOOD ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Temporary Staffing ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background: The shortage of health workers is a global phenomenon. To meet increasing patient demands on UK health services, providers are increasingly relying on temporary staff to fill permanent posts. This study examines the occurrence of ‘care left undone’, understaffing and temporary staffing across acute sector settings. Methods: “Secondary data analysis from an RCN administered online survey covering nurses from hospitals and trusts across all four UK countries. Staffing and ‘care left undone’ measures were derived from the responses of 8,841 registered nurses across the UK. A locally smoothed scatterplot smoothing regression analysis (Loess) was used to model the relationship between any ‘care left undone’ events and full complement, modest and severely understaffed shifts, and proportions of temporary staff. Results: Occurrence of ‘care left undone’ was highest in Emergency Departments (48.4%) and lowest in Theatre settings (21%). The odds of ‘care left undone’ increase with increasing proportion of temporary staff. This trend is the same in all understaffing categories. On shifts with a full quota of nursing staff, an increase in the proportion of temporary staff from 0 to 10 per cent increases the odds of care left undone by 6 per cent (OR= 1.06, 95 % CI, 1.04-1.09). Within the full quota staffing category, the difference becomes statistically significant (p<0.05) on shifts with a proportion of temporary nursing staff of 40 per cent or more. On shifts with a full quota of nursing staff the odds of a ‘care left undone’ event is 10 per cent more with the proportion of temporary nursing staff at 50 per cent, compared to shifts with modest understaffing of 25 per cent or less with no temporary nursing staff (OR=1.1, 95%CI, 0.96-1.25). Conclusion: The odds of a ‘care left undone’ event are similar for fully staffed shifts with a high temporary nursing staff ratio compared to severely understaffed shifts with no temporary nursing staff. Increasing the proportion of temporary nurse staff is associated with higher rates of self-reported care left undone by nursing staff. This has significant implications for nurse managers and policy makers.

scholarly journals Depression, anxiety, stress and their associated factors among Ethiopian University students during an early stage of COVID-19 pandemic: An online-based cross-sectional survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251670
Author(s):  
Wudneh Simegn ◽  
Baye Dagnew ◽  
Yigizie Yeshaw ◽  
Sewbesew Yitayih ◽  
Birhanemeskel Woldegerima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Reading Materials

Background The occurrence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects the mental health situation of almost everyone, including University students who spent most of their time at home due to the closure of the Universities. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing depression, anxiety, stress and identifying their associated factors among university students in Ethiopia during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We invited students to complete an online survey using Google forms comprising consent, socio-demographic characteristics, and the standard validated depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) questionnaire. After completion of the survey from June 30 to July 30, 2020, we exported the data into SPSS 22. Both descriptive and analytical statistics were computed. Associated factors were identified using binary logistic regression and variables with a p-value <0.05 were declared as statistically significant factors with the outcome variables. Results A total of 423 students completed the online survey. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress in this study was 46.3%, 52%, and 28.6%, respectively. In the multivariable model, female sex, poor self-efficacy to prevent COVID-19, those who do not read any material about COVID-19 prevention, lack of access to reading materials about their profession, and lack of access to uninterrupted internet access were significantly associated with depression. Female sex, lower ages, students with non-health-related departments, those who do not think that COVID-19 is preventable, and those who do not read any materials about COVID-19 prevention were significantly associated with anxiety. Whereas, being female, students attending 1st and 2nd years, those who do not think that COVID-19 is preventable, presence of confirmed COVID-19 patient at the town they are living in, and lack of access to reading materials about their profession were significantly associated with stress. Conclusions Depression, anxiety, and stress level among University students calls for addressing these problems by controlling the modifiable factors identified and promoting psychological wellbeing of students.

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