DRINKING AND DRIVING AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BAC GIANG PROVINCE AND BINH THUAN PROVINCE

2016 ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
Minh Tam Nguyen ◽  
Assailly Jean-Pascal
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Drinking And Driving ◽  
School Students ◽  
Key Words Alcohol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Typical Day ◽  
First Time

Background: Alcohol consumption and driving after drinking have become major public health problems worldwide. Time of first getting drunk is becoming earlier among young people and alcohol has become an important risk factor for injuries, especially traffic injuries among the youth. Objective: To assess the patterns of alcohol consumption and drink-driving behaviour of high school students aged from 15-18. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 2,625 high school students in 2 provinces of Bac Giang and Binh Thuan. Results: The average age of first time drinking was 14.4, the average age of first time getting drunk was 15.5. The proportion of students drinking in the past year was 25.9%, of which in Binh Thuan province was 17.6% and that in Bac Giang province was 33.2%. Among students who drank before, 80% of them reported of consuming from 1 to 2 drinks, while 8.6% reported consuming 3 or 4 drinks on a typical day when drinking. The reported rate of drink-driving among these students was 12.1%. Conclusion: Alcohol consumption and driving after drinking among high school students are alarming in Vietnam. The findings suggest an urgent need for a multi-sectorial approach to curtail drink driving among high school students in Vietnam as well as a need of developing an accessible model in the community to support young people to limit the drinking and drink-driving behavior. Key words: alcohol consumption, drink-driving, student

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and knowledge about sexually transmitted infections among the young people

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 265-271
Author(s):  
Mladen Popov ◽  
Sasa Vojinov ◽  
Ivan Levakov ◽  
Dragan Grbic ◽  
Dimitrije Jeremic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Introduction. In recent years, there has been a growing global trend in the number of people with pathogens of sexually transmitted infections. There is a worldwide lack of data on the prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections in the general population, especially among the high school students. Material and Methods. We conducted a cross sectional study on attitudes and knowledge of young people about sexually transmitted infections. The survey population included young people aged 14 to 20 years attending a high school in the city of Novi Sad. The data were collected through a questionnaire. Results. The percentage of students with signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections was higher among the students who did not use a condom during the last sexual intercourse compared to the students who used a condom. Conclusion. Young people engaging in risky sexual behavior showed better knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in comparison to young people who did not engage in risky sexual behavior.

scholarly journals Sun exposure and sun protection habits in high school students from a city south of the country

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Dupont ◽  
Denise Neves Pereira
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Critical Periods ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: Effective solar protection is an uncommon practice among young people, increasing the likelihood of sunburn, sunstroke and skin cancers. This fact is more significant in the south of Brazil, where the prevalence of white skinned population is larger, being more prone to sun damage. OBJECTIVES: To study the practices of sun exposure and sun protection in high school students from the city of Carlos Barbosa - RS. METHODS: Cross-sectional study involving 775 students, enrolled on the first half of 2010, who had signed the consent form. We used a non-identifiable, self-administered questionnaire, with questions about related topics. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square or Fisher exact and t-Student tests. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee under the number 2010-115H. RESULTS: Most students are exposed to the sun at the more critical periods, remaining exposed for more than an hour. Five hundred and seventy-six students (74,3%) reported using sunscreen, but less than 10% did it during all months of the year. Female teenagers are most likely to use sunscreen (p <0.001) and to spend less time exposed to sunlight (p <0.001). CONCLUSION: Most high school students from Carlos Barbosa had unsuitable sun exposure and sun protection habits, characterizing a high risk behavior for skin diseases. The existence of public programs for clarification of the risks to the population and the subsidization of sun protection products were suggested by these young people.

scholarly journals Risk and protective factors of alcohol consumption among students of Varaždin County: a cross- sectional analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Šarić Posavec ◽  
Danica Rotar Pavlič ◽  
Kristina Kralik
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
School Students

Abstract Background: Because of its availability, alcohol has become one of the most abundant substances among young people. It is the teenage age of young people who experiment with alcohol. The Varazdin environment is proverbially considered an area where alcoholic beverages are heavily consumed by the population. This study explored the views of alcohol consumption among high school students. The authors have determined which are risk and protective factors associated with the consumption of alcohol among students. Methods: The sample included students of the entire generation of the third year of high school in Varaždin County (n= 1352). In the bivariate analysis, we used an independent test t-test and a chi-square. In the multivariate analysis, we used logistic regression. Results: 92.4% of students have already consumed alcoholic beverages in their lifetime. We found that most alcohol was consumed by vocational school students, followed by gymnasium students and medical school students. If both the father and mother are tougher and if the mother is more determined, the student will be less likely to enjoy alcohol. The strongest factor affecting alcohol consumption is the presence of alcohol in the father (rarely and often). Conclusions: For the first time, the medical school was included in the study, and the results showed a surprisingly high alcohol consumption among these students. In the study, we also proved that psychosocial factors have the greatest influence on alcohol consumption among students.It is important to strive to maintain healthy family relationships, communication, and family support, as well as to provide a better quality of leisure time. It is also necessary to encourage the development of prevention and education programs in schools.

A COMPARISON OF DRINKING AND DRINK-DRIVING PATTERNS AMONG STUDENTS AND WORKERS AGED 15-25 YEARS IN BAC GIANG PROVINCE AND BINH THUAN PROVINCE

2016 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Minh Tam Nguyen ◽  
Assailly Jean-Pascal
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Young Workers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Interventions

Traffic accidents and drink driving are serious health concerns for the young adult population. Statistics data in Vietnam shows that about 40% traffic accidents (with 11% fatalities) are involved with alcohol. Objective: To describe the situation of drinking and driving among young people aged 15-25 years. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 4,850 young adults in 2 provinces of Bac Giang and Binh Thuan. Results: The proportion of high school students drinking last year was 25.9%, that of students and adult workers were 61,1% and 71,2%, respectively. While the proportion of high school students who reported driving after drinking was still low (12.1%), that of students and young workers were much higher (54.2% among college/university students and 63,4% among young workers). Conclusion: The percentage of alcohol consumption and drink-driving among people aged 15-25 years was high. The important practical implications of these results are to design effective interventions to prevent alcohol consumption and drink driving as well as the risk of traffic crashes in the young population. Key words: young adults, 15-25 years old, alcohol consumption, drink-driving

scholarly journals The issue of alcohol abuse among the youth – students of Lublin schools

2016 ◽  
Vol 126 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
Piotr Książek ◽  
Piotr Dreher ◽  
Sylwia Dreher ◽  
Anna Jurek ◽  
Agnieszka Budzyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Young People ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Home Life ◽  
At Home

Abstract Introduction. Alcohol abuse among the youth is a pressing social issue. It is not only related to one’s individual susceptibility to risky or harmful drinking but also the issue of one’s family living with the individual that abuses alcohol. It needs emphasizing that alcohol consumption is on the rise and the age at which young people have their first alcoholic drink is declining as well. Also, girls tend to drink as much as boys. Aim. The aim of this work was to investigate the issue of alcohol abuse among young people of school age and the relationship between the following variables: school educational level, sex, satisfaction with home life and drinking patterns. Material and methods. The authors interviewed some 1444 students of 32 schools (12 elementary schools, 10 junior high schools and 10 high schools) chosen at random, using an anonymous questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed statistically, taking the following factors into consideration: sex, school level, atmosphere at home. Results and conclusions. One’s sex, school level and satisfaction with home life had influence over the respondents’ answers concerning alcohol consumption. The research study shows that students of schools at all levels drink alcohol - high school students drink vodka, junior high school students (gimnazjum in Polish) prefer beer, while elementary school students, who tend to drink the least, prefer wine. Interestingly enough, boys are drinking more than girls, yet girls are more likely to try all types of alcohol. Children who reported good atmosphere at home are less likely to drink, while in case of troubled homes, only every eighth respondent does not drink. The atmosphere at home also affects one’s drinking habits. Most of the respondents have no idea about ways of helping people addicted to alcohol.

scholarly journals Patterns of alcohol use among first grade high school students in Novi Sad

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 315-319
Author(s):  
Sara Pekovic ◽  
Olja Niciforovic-Surkovic
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Alcoholic Beverage ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Novi Sad

Introduction. Alcohol drinking habits are usually formed during adolescence. Adolescents most often drink alcohol to fit in with their peers, but genetics and social modeling are also of great importance. Adolescents who consume alcohol are more prone to mental disorders as well as risky and violent behavior. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among first grade high school students in Novi Sad in December 2017. The final sample included 1,067 participants. For the purpose of this study, the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs questionnaire was used. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program, version 11.0. Results. Beer is the easiest alcoholic beverage to obtain for young people in Novi Sad, followed by wine and spirits. A great number of participants have consumed alcohol at least once in their lifetime and more than half in the last 30 days, (83.5%) and (52.6%) respectively. More than a third of participants had an episode of excessive drinking during the last month. Early onset of drinking was found among one half of male and a third of female participants. Conclusion. These results indicate an unfavorable situation when it comes to alcohol consumption among young people in Novi Sad. Therefore, efforts of the society that encourage healthy development of adolescents are important, as well as taking preventive measures in order to reduce the risk of alcohol abuse among young people.

Alcohol consumption among students at senior high school Number 3 at An Nhon district, Binh Dinh province in 2015

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 100-106
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai ◽  
Pham Nhat Tuan ◽  
Nguyen Do Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequent Drinking

A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of alcohol consumption among students at senior high school Number 3 at An Nhon district, BinhDinh province in 2015. The results showed that the percentage of having ever consumed alcohol and having consumed alcohol during the past 30 days was 58.7% (95% [CI] 53.7% - 63.7%), and 42% (95%[CI] 37% - 47%), respectively. The proportion of frequent drinking was 3.2% (95% CI 1.7% - 5.6%), regular drinking was 5.9% (95% [CI]3.7%-8%), and of binge drinking was 6.4% (95% [CI] 3.9% - 8.9%). The median of number of drinks taking in one occasion was 3, with the inter-quartile range of 1 - 5. Male having drinking friends and being invited to drink by friends were factors associated with alcohol consumption, regular drinking, and binge drinking. The amount of money given by family was a related factor to binge drinking, the more money the higher chance of binge. Parents should pay attention to children’s friends, especially the ones drinking alcohol. It is necessary to introduce to senior high school students a health education program about harmful effects of alcohol drinking

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