Mental health and HIV sexual risk behaviour among University of Limpopo students

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer ◽  
L Skaal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
University Students ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽  
The Past ◽  
Harmful Alcohol ◽  
Hiv Sexual Risk

<div class="column"><p><strong>Background. </strong><span>Little attention has been paid to the role of poor mental health among young people with regard to HIV risk behaviour and HIV prevention in Africa.<br /> </span></p><p><strong>Objective. </strong><span>To determine the association between mental health, substance use and HIV sexual risk behaviour among a sample of university students in South Africa. </span></p><p><span><strong>Methods.</strong> </span><span>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate students who were recruited conveniently from public campus venues at the University of Limpopo Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa) campus. The sample included 722 university students (57.6% men and 42.4% women) with a mean age of 21.7 years (standard deviation ±8.8).<br /> </span></p><p><strong>Results. </strong><span>Of the 722 students, 39.5% reported depression, 23.4% screened positive for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 22% reported hazardous or harmful alcohol use, 33% reported ≥2 sexual partners in the past 12 months, 50% reported inconsistent condom use, 46% reported unknown HIV status of a sexual partner and 20% reported alcohol use in the context of sex in the past 3 months. In multivariate analysis, HIV risk behaviour was associated with, among men, hazardous or harmful alcohol use and having screened positive for PTSD, and among women, being in the 4th or more year of study and current cannabis use. </span></p><p><strong>Conclusion. </strong><span>Poor mental health, including substance use, was found to be associated with HIV risk behaviour. Co-ordinated mental health and sexual and reproductive health services that meet the needs of university students would be desirable. </span></p></div>

scholarly journals Using marijuana, drinking alcohol or a combination of both: the association of marijuana, alcohol and sexual risk behaviour among adolescents

Sexual Health ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik D. Storholm ◽  
Brett A. Ewing ◽  
Stephanie Brooks Holliday ◽  
Bradley D. Stein ◽  
Lisa S. Meredith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Primary Care Clinic ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
The Past ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviours

Background Although the association between alcohol use and sexual risk behaviour has been well-documented, there is little understanding of whether marijuana use alone or combining marijuana with alcohol use contributes to sexual risk behaviour among adolescents. Methods: A diverse sample of sexually active adolescents (n = 616) aged 12–18 years (50.32% Hispanic; 31.17% Black) completed a survey on alcohol use, marijuana use and sexual risk behaviour during a visit to a primary care clinic. Results: Adolescents were more likely to report having had two or more sexual partners in the past 3 months if they reported using both alcohol and marijuana (OR = 3.90, P < 0.0001), alcohol alone (OR = 2.51, P < 0.0001) or marijuana alone (OR = 1.89, P < 0.001) compared with adolescents who reported no use during the past month. Adolescents were more likely to report having both two or more partners and condomless sex if they used both alcohol and marijuana (OR = 3.19, P < 0.001) or alcohol alone (OR = 3.41, P < 0.01) in the past month compared with adolescents who reported using marijuana alone or had no use of either. Conclusions: Providers should screen for both alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents and discuss how use of alcohol or alcohol in conjunction with marijuana may be associated with sexual risk behaviours.

Anxiety Disorders’ Effect on College and University Students’ Mental Health: A Common and Growing Concern

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Pesko
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
University Students ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Adult Student ◽  
College And University ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mental Health Settings

Anxiety disorders are commonly experienced by college and university students and should be routinely assessed in mental health settings. Epidemiological studies suggest that the burden of these illnesses has greatly expanded even over the past decade. Factors that contribute to the experience of an anxiety disorder in a young adult student population are considered herein. The best practice for evaluation and treatment of these disorders is presented based on the review of available literature in this field. Special attention is paid to the concept of resilience as it pertains to anxiety disorders in the student population.

scholarly journals Satisfaction With Life, Mental Health Problems and Potential Alcohol-Related Problems Among Norwegian University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pia Jensen ◽  
Ellen Haug ◽  
Børge Sivertsen ◽  
Jens Christoffer Skogen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Harmful Alcohol ◽  
Risky Alcohol ◽  
Alcohol Related Problems

Objective: Recent studies have shown that today's college students more than ever are struggling with mental health and alcohol problems. While poor satisfaction with life and mental health problems have been linked to higher alcohol consumption, there is still a lack of studies examining in detail the shape and nature of the relationship between mental health and alcohol consumption.Aim: To investigate the associations between satisfaction with life, mental health problems and potential alcohol-related problems among Norwegian university students. The shape of the associations was also examined.Methods: Data were drawn from a 2018 national survey of students in higher education in Norway (the SHoT-study). Associations between satisfaction with life, mental health problems and potential alcohol-related problems (AUDIT; risky and harmful alcohol use) were investigated using logistic regression. Both crude models and models adjusted for age, gender and marital status were conducted. To investigate the shape of the associations, logistic regression with quadric and cubic terms was tested.Results: Decreased satisfaction with life and increased mental health problems were associated with potential alcohol-related problems. For satisfaction with life, a curvilinear association with risky alcohol use and a linear association with harmful alcohol use was identified. For mental health problems, curvilinear associations were found for both risky and harmful alcohol use.Conclusion: Many students report potential alcohol-related problems. Students with harmful alcohol use seem to be more at risk of reduced satisfaction with life and increased mental health problems than students with risky alcohol use. Educational institutions may be an ideal setting for raising awareness of mental health issues and responsible alcohol consumption among students. The present study contributes with important information about the shape of the associations between satisfaction with life, mental health problems and potential alcohol-related problems in the student population.

scholarly journals Alcohol Use and Mental Health Status Among University Students in Greece

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Christos Tsiongas ◽  
Christos Zilidis ◽  
Evangelos C. Fradelos ◽  
Konstantinos Tsaras ◽  
Dimitrios Papagiannis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
University Students ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Status

Alcohol abuse is a common incident in college student’s communities. The purpose of this research study was to evaluate the rates of alcohol use among university students in Greece and to search if there is a relation between alcohol use disorders and mental health status (depression, anxiety, stress).

scholarly journals Hazing and the Mental Health of Medical Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-120
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina Pereira Lima ◽  
Ana Teresa de Abreu Ramos-Cerqueira ◽  
Cássia Lopes Dantas ◽  
Julia Ribeiro Lamardo ◽  
Luis Enrique Caton Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
The Self ◽  
Harmful Alcohol ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Introduction: The practice of hazing is a phenomenon that began in the Middle Ages and persists in many universities around the world. In Brazil, although the problem is widely recognized, it has been insufficiently studied. Objective: To estimate the prevalence and to identify factors associated with the occurrence of hazing in a public Medical School, located in the interior of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 477 medical students from the first to the sixth year of the course. The self-reporting questionnaire included questions and structured instruments to access: socio-demographic and academic life characteristics, social support, symptoms of depression, harmful alcohol use (using the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test — Audit), common mental disorder (using the Self-Reporting Questionnaire — SRQ) and if the participant had suffered any form of hazing that he/she considered abusive or if the participant had practiced hazing about which he/she felt guilty or regretful afterwards. Bivariate analyses and logistic regression were conducted to identify factors independently associated with each of the outcomes (having suffered abusive hazing or having participated in hazing and feeling regretful afterwards). Results: The response rate was 87.0%. Among the students, 39.8% (95% Cl: 35.4% — 44.2%) reported having suffered abusive hazing, while 7.5% (95% CI: 5.2% — 9.9%) reported having practiced hazing of which they repented. Being subjected to abusive hazing was associated with: male gender, not being adapted to the city, presenting lower scores on the social support scale and psychiatric and/or psychological treatment after admission to university. Having practiced hazing, in turn, was associated with male gender, older age and higher score in the Audit. Conclusion: Hazing was associated with male gender, and with the pursuit of mental health treatment among those who received it and with harmful alcohol use among the perpetrators. It is essential that medical schools discuss and better understand the problem of hazing in order to adopt effective preventive measures.

scholarly journals Trend in the Prevalence of Non-Daily Smoking and Their Relationship with Mental Health Using the Korea Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3396
Author(s):  
Yunna Kwan ◽  
Hye Sim Kim ◽  
Dae Ryong Kang ◽  
Tae Hui Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Daily Smoking ◽  
Nutrition Examination Survey ◽  
Health And Nutrition

Introduction: Non-Daily Smoking (NDS), which is increasingly prevalent worldwide, has not yet attracted as much attention as has daily smoking in Asia. The aims of this study were to identify trends in the prevalence of NDS and to compare characteristics by age, gender, and mental health indicators such as depression, suicidality, and alcohol consumption in South Korea. Methods: We included 33,806 adults (aged ≥ 19 years) who participated in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHNES) from 2010 to 2015. The dataset includes self-reported medical history and questionnaires that explore depression, suicidality, and alcohol use, which are known to be highly related to smoking. We divided the respondents into four groups according to smoking status: Never Smoking (NS, N = 20,270); Past Smoking (PS = 6835); Daily Smoking (DS = 5927), who reported smoking every day; and Non-Daily Smoking (NDS = 774), who reported that they sometimes smoke. Results: Increased NDS prevalence is observed in most age groups in both male and female adults despite the prevalence of total smoking and daily smoking gradually decreasing. Depression and suicidality were significantly more prevalent in the NDS than the NS group (Depression Odds ratio, OR = 1.72, 95% Confidence interval, CI = 1.31–2.26; Suicidality OR = 3.14, 95% CI = 1.40–7.02). NDS is also associated with a higher frequency of binge drinking and alcohol use disorder than NS (OR = 4.17, 95% CI = 3.49–4.99). Conclusions: This study suggests that more concern is warranted for NDS given the increasing prevalence and characteristics of poor mental health in NDS respondents.

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