scholarly journals Sexual Behavior and Its Associated Factors among Male College Youths of Pokhara, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Bijaya Parajuli ◽  
Chiranjivi Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Male College

Introduction: Young people are the important group for addressing sexual and reproductive health of Nepal as the proportion of youth is nearly a fifth of the total population. The issue of youth’s sexual behavior and its consequences is a concern for every generation and it is likely to continue to be a challenge in the future. The study aimed to assess the sexual behavior and its associated factors among male college youths of Pokhara, Nepal. Methods: An institution based cross sectional study was conducted among the 801 male youths of 16 colleges of Pokhara metropolitan. Probability proportional to size sampling was used as sampling strategy. A structured, pretested and sealed self-administered questionnaire was distributed among the 967 participants. The association between sexual behavior and the explanatory variables were assessed using chi square test and multivariate logistic regression. Results: The study revealed that the substantial proportion (45.1%) of the male college youths had indulged in sexual intercourse. Nearly two third (60.4%) of the sexually active respondents had two or more than two partners. Similarly,more than half (51.61%) of those who were involved in sexual intercourse with commercial sex worker had not used condom at an every act of sexual intercourse. Age of the respondents (AOR=3.20, 95% CI; 1.06-9.66), permanent residence (AOR=2.38,95% CI;1.55-3.68), living arrangement (AOR=1.71 ,95% CI; 1.13-2.58) and dependent for income (AOR= 0.39,95% CI; 0.24-0.63) were significantly associated with having sexual intercourse. Conclusions: The younger male college youths living with friends, relatives or alone in temporary residences were sexually more active than their counterparts.

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior and associated factors in undergraduate students in a city in Southern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Débora Dalmas Gräf ◽  
Marilia Arndt Mesenburg ◽  
Anaclaudia Gastal Fassa
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Investment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Semester

OBJECTIVE: To describe the sexual behavior of freshmen undergraduate students according to demographic, economic, psychosocial and behavioral characteristics, and evaluate the prevalence of risky sexual behavior and its associated factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of the census type with undergraduate students over 18 years old of 80 undergraduate courses of the Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), who entered in the first semester of 2017 and remained enrolled in the second semester. Undergraduate students who reported having had sex were evaluated. We considered as risky sexual behavior having more than one sexual partner within the last three months and not having used condoms in the last sexual intercourse. RESULTS: The prevalence of risky sexual behavior was 9% (95%CI 7.6–10.5). Men presented more risky behavior than women, with a prevalence of 10.8% and 7.5%, respectively. Of the undergraduate students, 45% did not use condoms in the last sexual intercourse, and 24% had two partners or more within three months before the survey. Smartphone applications for sexual purposes were used by 23% of students within three months before the survey. Risky sexual behavior was associated with gender, age at first sexual intercourse, frequency of alcohol consumption, consumption of psychoactive substances before the last sexual intercourse and use of smartphone applications for sexual purposes. CONCLUSION: Although undergraduate students are expected to be an informed population, the prevalence of risky sexual behavior was important, indicating the need to expand public investment in sexual education and awareness actions.

scholarly journals Future Living Arrangement for Aging Parents and Its Associated Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmi Setiyani ◽  
Made Sumarwati ◽  
Dian Ramawati
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test

Background: Shift in demographic structure in Indonesia has raised concern over number of issues, including change in living arrangement of older people. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine adult children’s choice of future living arrangement for elderly parent and its associated factors. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 300 young adults in Central Java, Indonesia. Descriptive statistics, Chi-Square and Fisher exact test were used to analyze the data. Results: Majority of respondents (97.3%) preferred parents to live at home, in multi-generational household with children and/or grandchildren (84.5%) in their old age. The choice was significantly influenced by children gender, marital status of parent, and family type (p=0.00; p=0.05, and p=0.05 respectively). Conclusions: In certain circumstances, living in multigenerational household still became a favorable option of living arrangement for elderly parents. Children gender, parent’s marital status and family type were likely to influence the choice. Further researches are needed to investigate which best living arrangement that support older people well-being.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS GERIATRIC HEALTH AND THE ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS OF INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-163
Author(s):  
Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin ◽  
Nuria Syafira Abd Muttalib ◽  
Nur Syahirah Azmi ◽  
Zahra Najwa Mohd Zin
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Medical Learning ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Basic Medical

Comprehensive care towards geriatric health can be sustained by having good knowledge and attitude among the providers. Hence, this research aims to measure the knowledge and attitude of the final year medical students towards geriatric health and determine the associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students using structured questionnaires of Geriatric-Attitude-Scale and Palmore-Facts-on-Aging-Quiz was used. Data was analysed using Mann Whitney U test, Chi square test and Spearman correlation coefficient analysis for the association between the score and studied variables. Median score of students’ knowledges is at 14.00 (IQR 13.00) and mean score for attitude is 48.52 (+5.53) respectively. Place of residence (P= 0.01) and presence of grandparents (P= 0.04) were the significant factors that affected knowledge of students towards geriatrics while number of siblings (P= 0.05) influenced attitudes of students towards geriatrics. Improvement of current geriatric curriculum should be done with more refined implementation of gerontology course in the basic medical learning.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF STRESS AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN SABAH, MALAYSIA BORNEO

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldrin Musiun ◽  
Khamisah Awang Lukman ◽  
Mohammad Saffree Jeffree ◽  
Fredie Robinson ◽  
Mohd Rohaizat Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test

Stress is accepted as the accumulation of unpleasant state of physical, mental and emotion on a person. Medical education has been known as one of the most stressful academic curriculum.  Hence, medical students may subjected to multiple psychological changes and challenges throughout the years of medical education.  The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of stress and its associated factors among medical students. This cross sectional study was conducted from April to May 2018 in medical school in Sabah. It involved 396 medical students through universal sampling.  Self-administered questionnaires were used as an instrument for data collection. The questionnaires included were Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21) and Medical Student Stressors Questionnaire (MSSQ). Bivariate analysis (Chi Square test, Fisher’s Exact Test, Independent T test and Man-Whitney U test) were used to analyse the association. The response rate was 90.2%. The prevalence of stress among medical students were 33.3%.  Significant associated factors include financial support inadequacy (p=0.010) and all categories of medical student stressors. The mean score of the academic related stressors was found to be at 2.117 (±0.758) which was the highest mean score among medical student stressors assessed by MSSQ. The result of this study can be used as a basis for implementation of preventive measures such as provision of comprehensive, integrated and responsive mental health care services in university-based settings.

scholarly journals Paparan Media Sosial terhadap Perilaku Seksual Remaja

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Siti Fatimah Mooduto ◽  
Nurnaningsih Ali Abdul ◽  
Magdalena M Tompunuh
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Behavior ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Internet Users

Internet users are dominated by teenagers, ie 80 percent, with an age range of 15-19 years. The internet is used not only for educational needs but also for entertainment, shopping, social media, and so on. More than 500 million adolescents aged 10-14 years in developing countries have had sex for the first time under the age of 15 years. Increased adolescent sexual behavior has an impact on the high number of underage marriages. This study aims to prove whether there is an effect of social media exposure on adolescent sexual behavior in high school. The research site used is in the first place with the highest number of teenage pregnancies, namely 14 people. This type of research is an analytic survey with a cross-sectional study approach, using a chi-square statistical test. The sample in this study was 40 respondents. The results showed that x 2 calculated the value of p = 0.000 (<0.05), which means that there is an influence of social media exposure on adolescent sexual behavior in high school.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Assosa town, WesternEthiopia, 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sub Saharan

Background: Hypertension, the global first and third risk for mortality and disease burden respectively, is recording an increment in Sub-Saharan Africa countries. This study aimed to identify prevalence and its associated risk factor of Hypertension in the Assosa town. Objective: To identify prevalence and factors associated with hypertension in the study area to increase it’s prevention and control methods. Methods & materials: Institutional based cross sectional study design with quota non-probability sampling technique was conducted among patients visited OPD units ofAssosa General Hospital (AGH) andAssosa Health Center(AHC) fromMarch to June 2018. All outpatients were included. To collect data, pre-tested structured questionnaire and face to face interviews were used. Components ofstatisticalresearch software SPSS version-21 like frequency table, chi-square test of independence & logistic regression was used to enter, analyze, summarize and characterize disease and associated factors data. Result: The study was conducted among 194 participants(152 from AGH and 42 from AHC) with 102 males and 92 females. Prevalence of hypertension among patients visited outpatient units of Assosa General Hospital and Assosa Health Center was 17.5%, and was slightly highest in male than female. Associated factors for hypertension among patients visited OPD units of AGH & AHC were history of hypertension in the family (CI=95% and COR=4.497(1.133-17.844) and being private employee (CI=95% and COR=0.0017(0.001-0.407). Conclusion & recommendation: Prevalence of HTN in the Assosa town, was low and influenced by some risk factors like work status and previousfamily history of hypertension. Even if usual usage ofsalt and using vegetable oil was not associated factor, being private employee were independent factor of HTN. In-depth study is recommended for further investigation. To increase preventative methods of HTN, health education supported by mass media, illustrative posters and anotherstrategies at every government & non government work sector are recommended.

scholarly journals Associated factors of precocious sexual intercourse among schooled teenagers in Antsirabe town, Madagascar

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Florent J. Rafamatanantsoa ◽  
Armel M. A. Razanatsila ◽  
Miora H. R. Razanatsimba ◽  
Lina Rakotoson ◽  
Lea Raobela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Head Of Household ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Teenagers are defined by world health organization as persons between 10 and 19 years of age. When this generation has a sexual intercourse, it is considered to be early. The main aim of this investigation is to identify associated factors of precocious sexual intercourse.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the high schools in Antsirabe town among teenagers.Results: Among 636 teenagers, 19.8% are prematurely initiated. The median age of first sexual experience is 16 years of age. The average age for this first sexual experience takes place at 15.5 (1.4) years of age for boys and at 16.6 (1.2) years for girls. One kind of sociodemographic profile is associated to the first precocious sexual intercourse. Poor school performance, urban life, alcohol, tobacco and drug use are also significantly associated with this precocious sexual experience. From the relationship standpoint, 6= lack of sexual education by the head of household, the absence of religious diligence, the influence of customs, internet access and accession a social network are indeed associated to this problem.Conclusions: In order to meet these results, the ministry of public health should design on Facebook, education program about forward sexuality.

scholarly journals Risky Sexual Behaviour among Male Immigration and Correctional Personnel in Kano State, Nigeria, 2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nureni Azeez ◽  
Aishat Bukola Usman ◽  
Adebowale Ayo Stephen ◽  
Abubakar Muhammad Jibo ◽  
Zubairu Iliyasu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
High Mobility ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Immigration ◽  
Multi Stage

Abstract Background Worldwide, uniformed personnel have been recognized as a population at high risk for sexually transmitted infections because of their high mobility, power differentials and affluence. However, limited studies have been conducted on risky sexual behaviour (RSB) among male uniformed personnel in Nigeria. We conducted this study to determine the prevalence and identify the predictors of RSB among male immigration and correctional personnel in Kano State.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study among 306 male immigration and correctional personnel using multi-stage sampling technique. A pre-tested self-administered structured questionnaire containing sociodemographic and variables associated with RSB was used for data collection. Indicators of RSB included transactional sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse with casual acquaintances and multiple non-regular sexual partners over the last 12 months. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and logistic regression (α=0.05).Results Mean age of the respondents in the immigration and correctional services was 37.9±9.3 and 38.0±8.1 years respectively. Overall prevalence of RSB was 15.1% (9.2% and 20.9% among correctional and immigration workers respectively). The identified predictors of RSB were service group, marital status and attending club house prior to sexual intercourse. The likelihood of RSB was lower among the correctional personnel (aOR=0.38, CI=0.17-0.80) than the immigration officers. Being married is protective of RSB (aOR=0.38, CI=0.18-0.81) while attending club house prior to sexual intercourse predisposes the uniform personnel to RSB (aOR=3.90, CI=1.30-11.68). Conclusions Risky sexual behaviour was highly prevalent among the investigated uniform men but was higher among immigration officers than the correctional personnel.

Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among adolescents at high schools in Aksum town, Tigray, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengesha Srah ◽  
Enguday Tirfeneh
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Parental Neglect ◽  
Poor Social Support

Abstract Background: World Health Organization has documented many health risks and complications secondary to unprotected sexual activity among adolescents. Even though the impact of risky sexual practice on the general health of adolescents is enormous, little attention has been given on identification and intervention plans. Therefore, the aim of this study was to find magnitude of risky sexual behavior and associated factors among adolescents in high schools at Aksum town, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods: we conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study at Aksum town. A systematic random sampling technique was applied. Data was collected with face to face interview and analyzed using statistical package for social science version 22. we have done bivariate and multivariate logistic regression. Adjusted Odds ratio at a p-value <0.05 with 95% confidence interval was taken to declare statistical significance. Result: A total of 644 students were participated with a response rate of 97.7%. Prevalence of risky sexual behavior was found to be 17.2%. Factors like poor social support [AOR=5.59, 95% CI: 2.71-11.53], living out of family [AOR=1.93, 95% CI: 1.21-3.07], experiencing parental neglect [AOR=1.87, 95% CI: 1.18-2.94] and drinking alcohol [AOR=2.55, 95% CI: 1.55-4.20] were statistically associated with risky sexual behavior. Conclusion: An alarming proportion of adolescent students have participated in risky sexual behavior. This can significantly affect health quality in the community and the country at large. Factors, like having poor social support, living out of the family, experiencing parental neglect and using alcoholic beverages are risk factors that increase the odds of risky sexual behavior among adolescent students.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Albuminuria and Associated Factors among Gout Arthritis Patients in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Christian Mahardhika ◽  
R.M. Suryo Anggoro
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Uric Acid Level ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Acid Level ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background Gout arthritis associates with many comorbodities such as hyperuricemia, hypertension, hyperglycemia, obesity, and dyslipidemia, which are also factors for the development of/or predisposition factors of chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Albuminuria is a predictor factors for CKD. Screening for albuminuria is needed to be done in patients with high risk of CKD. This research was conducted to examine the prevalence of albuminuria and the associated factors in gout arthritis patients.Methods This research was a cross-sectional study from gout arthritis patients’ medical records in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. We included all gout patients who treated within 2011−2015. Subjects with chronic kidney disease, in kidney replacement therapy, hypertension ≥ 10 years, and diabetes ≥ 5 years were excluded. Albuminuria was determined by urine dipstick result of protein ≥ 1+. Factors associated were age, sex, hyperuricemia, hypertension, stage of hypertension, hyperglycemia, obesity, dyslipidemia, uric acid level, and body mass index (BMI). Data associated with the factors were recorded and the associations were tested with chi square, fisher’s exact, or independent t-test.Results from 54 subjects included in this research, the prevalence of albuminuria was 20.4%. There were no significant associations between all factors and albuminuria tested by chi square and fisher’s exact test. Independent t-test’s results also showed no significant associations between all the factors and albuminuriaConclusion The prevalence of albuminuria in gout arthritis patient was 20.4%. There were no significant associatons between age, sex, hyperuricemia, hypertension, hyperglycemia, obesity, dyslipidemia, uric acid level, and body mass index (BMI) tested with albuminuria in gout arthritis patients in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from 2011−2015.Keywords: Prevalence, Albuminuria, Gout Arthritis, Risk Factors

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