scholarly journals Knowledge of, and attitudes towards, Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing services amongst adolescent high school students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Curationis ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham A. Gatta ◽  
Gloria Thupayagale-Tshweneagae
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Capital City ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Based ◽  
Hiv Counselling And Testing

Voluntary HIV counselling and testing (VHCT) is one of the key strategies in the prevention of HIV in Ethiopia. However, utilisation of the VHCT services amongst adolescents has been reported as low by previous studies. The purpose of this study was to investigate adolescents’ knowledge and attitudes towards VHCT services amongst adolescents attending high school in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. A cross-sectional school-based design using quantitative methods was employed to attain the objectives of the study. Data collection was done using self-administered structured questionnaires amongst 378 adolescent high school students. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed that 75.7% of students are aware of the voluntary HIV counselling and testing services; 62.2% use the services and suggested that VHCT services should be located in schools and youth clubs for better access by adolescents. Thirty-two percent of respondents rated themselves at risk of HIV infection and 35.2% were not willing to disclose their HIVpositive status to anybody. The findings of the study clearly indicate a need for a more accessible voluntary HIV counselling and testing services for adolescents.

scholarly journals An Emerging Problem of Shisha Smoking among High School Students in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7023
Author(s):  
Selamawit Hirpa ◽  
Andrew Fogarty ◽  
Adamu Addissie ◽  
Linda Bauld ◽  
Thomas Frese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Capital City ◽  
School Level ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Participants

Shisha smoking is also known as hookah, water pipe, goza, and nargile. Shisha use among the young is increasing globally. Shisha smoke results in a high concentration of carbon monoxide, tar, nicotine, and heavy metals which can be toxic to humans, especially with chronic exposure. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of shisha smoking among in-school adolescents in Ethiopia. Four regional states in Ethiopia (Oromia, Amhara, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, Tigray) and the capital city (Addis Ababa) were the study areas. A two-stage cluster sampling approach was employed to produce a representative sample. From the sampling frames in the study areas, 36 high schools were selected randomly. A multi-level logistic regression analysis was used to account for cluster-specific random effects, the effect of individuals’, and school-level variables for ever-use of shisha. A total of 3355 secondary school grade 9 and 10 students aged between 13 and 22 years took part in this study. A total of 86 (2.6%) and 20 (0.6%) of the study participants, reported that they had ever smoked or were current smokers of shisha, respectively. Of all study participants, 38.6% perceived shisha as less harmful than cigarettes and 48.5% reported that they do not know which was more harmful to health. Students were more likely to ever use shisha if they had friend/s who smoke shisha (AOR = 16.8, 95% CI: 6.4–44.3), ever smoked cigarettes (AOR = 8.2, 95% CI: 3.4–19.8), ever used khat (AOR = 4.2, 95% CI: 1.9–10.4), ever used marijuana (AOR = 3.9, 95% CI: 1.4–11.1), ever used smokeless tobacco (AOR = 3.1 95% CI: 1.1–8.4), and students had received income from their parents (AOR = 3.1 CI: 1.1–8.8). Prevalence of ever and current use of shisha among high school students is low in Ethiopia compared to many countries in Africa. The majority of adolescents perceived shisha as less harmful to health than cigarette smoking. Health education about the harmful effects of shisha should be delivered to adolescents, along with information on other substances like khat, cigarettes, marijuana, and smokeless tobacco to prevent initiation of substance use.

scholarly journals Knowledge of conjunctivitis among high school students in Pokhara valley of Western Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
Sarita Tuladhar ◽  
Jamuna Gurung
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Students ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pokhara Valley

Introduction: Conjunctivitis is a common health problem in Nepal. It is inflammation of conjunctiva presenting as red eye. It is a communicable eye disease. Health education to the students and proper management can help spread of the disease. Knowledge of conjunctivitis among school students will help in prevention of the disease. So the study was carried out to assess the knowledge of conjunctivitis among high school students in Pokhara valley of Western Nepal. Materials/ Methods: A school based cross sectional study was performed among six government schools in western Nepal from May 2019 to June 2019. Students from grade eight, nine and ten were included in the study. Data was collected using structured questionnaire including demographic data, knowledge regarding sign symptoms of conjunctivitis, treatment, prevention, complication of conjunctivitis. Data was analysed using SPSS version 11.6. Result: A total of 523 students were included in the study. The mean age of the students was 14.7 ± 1.2 years with majority of females (53%). Nearly 2/3rd of the students (61.6%) had heard of conjunctivitis. Majority of the students (87.4%) of the students mentioned that it is communicable while 80.3% of the students correctly mentioned its etiology. Majority of the students (97.9%) mentioned that it is curable with treatment as first option (97.5%). Majority of the students (98.3%) correctly responded to the preventive measures but majority of the students (83.2%) wrongly mentioned mode of transmission. Conclusion: Secondary school students in Western Nepal have poor knowledge of conjunctivitis. Appropriate eye health education should be given to school students to prevent rapid spread of infective conjunctivitis.  

scholarly journals Wix Web-Based Dance Learning Media to Support Teaching in The Pandemic Era in High School

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-191
Author(s):  
Frahma Sekarningsih ◽  
Agus Budiman ◽  
Gaung Rizki Gustiaji
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Website Design ◽  
Design Development ◽  
School Students ◽  
Design Based Research

This study intends to develop and design a web for dance learning for high school students. This design-based research focuses on two problems, namely (1) the concept of a dance website design which is expected to be suitable for use as a medium for learning dance in the current pandemic era, and (2) the effectiveness of the dance website that is developed as a digital literacy source that can be used as a medium for learning dance in senior high schools. The research method used in this research is design-based research (DBR) with research stages that include design process, design development, evaluation, and design revision. Data collection techniques were carried out by interview and document study. Data analysis was carried out by combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The results show that the website design developed is relevant to the needs and online-based student learning methods needed during the current Covid-19 pandemic. After going through the validation and testing process, the website design developed can be applied properly. The website developed is easily accessible by students and teachers to support the implementation of dance learning that takes place online. Access mechanisms, material structure, content, and existing supporting features can be used as a means of technology literacy education for students.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and intentions towards nursing profession among Chinese high school graduates in central China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Shuzhen Zhu ◽  
Jie Hu ◽  
Kenneth J. Gruber ◽  
Guangwu Li ◽  
Li Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Family Income ◽  
High School Graduates ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Central China ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background and objective: Current nursing shortages and low willingness of young people to choose nursing as a career are of major concern in many countries. This study examined the knowledge, attitude and intention towards the nursing profession among high school graduates in China and factors associated with graduate’ intention to enroll in nursing program.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sampling. A total of 3764 high school graduates of selected schools in Central China participated in the study. Data were collected with online survey including demographics, knowledge of and attitude towards nursing and intention to choose nursing. Pearson’s correlations and Hierarchical regression analyses were performed.Results: Less than 10% of the participants expressed interest in a future career in nursing. Knowledge and attitude about nursing were positively associated with intention to study nursing. Both patents’ education, family income and attitude significantly predicted intention to study nursing in the hierarchy regression model (p < .001).Conclusions: Recruitment and retention strategies need to focus on addressing improving knowledge about the roles of nurse among high school students. Nursing administrators and educators should provide information about nursing profession on Websites and social media or programs for high school students with early clinical exposure to nursing to increase their knowledge and change their attitudes toward nursing.

scholarly journals Cannabis use among middle and high school students in Ontario: a school-based cross-sectional study

CMAJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. E50-E56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugues Sampasa-Kanyinga ◽  
Hayley A. Hamilton ◽  
Allana G. LeBlanc ◽  
Jean-Philippe Chaput
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Based

scholarly journals Faktor-faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Risiko Kecelakaan Lalu lintas pada Siswa SMA di Kota Kupang Tahun 2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 140-146
Author(s):  
Dea Putrisna Djawa Gigy ◽  
Agus Setyobudi ◽  
Deviarbi Sakke Tira
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Driving Behavior ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

The development of increasingly modern times with increasingly dense mobilization rates causes traffic accidents to increase, especially among high school students. Traffic accidents occur due to several factors, that are human factors, environmental factors, and vehicle factors. This study aimed to analyze factors related to the risk of traffic accidents in, Kupang city in 2019. This research used quantitative methods, with analytic methods, using a cross-sectional approach. The selection of samples used simple random sampling method and sample in this study is 84 students spread over three high schools, in Kupang. The results showed that there was a relationship between driving behavior with traffic accidents on high school students in Kupang with the value of p value = 0.003, there was no relationship between the factors of vehicles with traffic accidents on high school students in Kupang with the value of p value = 0.285 and there was a relationship between environmental factors and traffic accidents on high school students in Kupang with a value of p value = 0.002). The researcher proposes suggestions for high school students in Kupang City to pay more attention to driving behavior, as well as the conditions of the road being traversed. for officers who are authorized to be able to improve guidance and outreach, and strict rules and sanctions to create a conducive traffic situation, to reduce traffic accidents.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Oral Hygiene among Students of Medhanealem High School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Buizayehu Abate ◽  
Mahlet Ephrem ◽  
Miskir Gebremariam ◽  
Yodit Ayalew ◽  
Tariku Shimels
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background : poor oral health can affect a person’s day today as well as overall quality of life. Discomforts from experience of pain, problems with eating and chewing, embarrassment about the shape, missing, discolored or damaged teeth can adversely affect peoples’ daily lives and well-being. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of oral hygiene among preparatory students of Medhanealem high School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method : A cross sectional study design was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire from June to September 2019 in Medhanealem high school, Addis Ababa. Data was analyzed using SPSS V.20 and a descriptive statistics was employed to present results on knowledge, attitude and practices of high school students towards oral hygiene. Result : A total of 320 students have participated in the study, of whom 207(64.7 % ) were female. The study revealed that 201(62.8 % ) of the respondents had poor knowledge with regard to oral hygiene, about half (52.1 % ) of the students had negative attitude toward oral hygiene, and their oral hygiene practices were still low that 193 (60.4 % ) of the students reported inadequate practice. The chewed stick (mefakiya) is the most common oral hygiene aid used for cleaning teeth which was adopted by 134(51 % ) students. Conclusions : The study showed that oral hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice among the secondary school students in Medanealem preparatory school were not satisfactory. The findings of this study suggest that awareness on the importance of oral hygiene needs to be enhanced along with regular education.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding hepatitis among students of a selected government school of Trivandrum district, Kerala

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 2460
Author(s):  
Divija . ◽  
Anil Bindhu Sukumaran ◽  
Nithya Girija ◽  
Deena Divakaran Sreelatha ◽  
Jeesha C. Haran
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government School ◽  
Poor Knowledge

Background: Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver which is often self-limiting, rarely leading to progressive scarring or hepatocellular carcinoma in case of chronic hepatitis. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge regarding hepatitis among high school students of a selected government school of Trivandrum district.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among high school students of a selected girls only government school of Trivandrum district during October to November 2017. Permission was obtained from Institute Ethics Committee (IEC) for the study. Data was entered in MS Excel and analyzed using SPSS. Knowledge score was calculated and categorized as follows. 0 to 5– poor knowledge, 6 to 11– average knowledge, 12 to 16– very good knowledge, 17 to 21– excellent knowledge.Results: A total of 293 students participated in our study. Majority of the students had very good knowledge regarding hepatitis i.e. 64%, 10% had average knowledge, while 19% had poor knowledge. Only 7% had excellent knowledge. The mean knowledge score was 13.7 (C.I 13.44 -14.02).Conclusions: Overall, the knowledge regarding hepatitis among students was very good.

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