The Resonance of World Health Days through a Painting Exhibition by Undergraduate Students

Introduction: Infertility is the global public health problem with adverse social and economic consequences. World Health Organization states that infertility affects 1 in every 10 couples worldwide. This study was carried out with an objective to find out the level of knowledge and belief regarding infertility among undergraduate students. Methods: This was a cross-sectional and quantitative study, carried out among 420 undergraduate students of 7 selected colleges of Pokhara Metropolitan city from July to September 2019. Study populations were selected through simple random sampling method. Data collection was carried out using self-administered questionnaire. Results: Study revealed that 51.9% students had good level of knowledge with the female students having greater knowledge (57%) than male (48%). The study found that students’ knowledge score related to infertility was significantly associated with gender (p<0.05) and parental advices (p<0.05). Conclusions: More than half of the participants had good level of knowledge. Female students were more knowledgeable than male students. Less than half of the participants had ever attended on sexual and reproductive training programs.

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Concept of Mental Health and Disease for Practical Implementation: A Case-Based Teaching for Undergraduate Students—Part I of Basic and Applied Psychology

Homœopathic Links ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1710076 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 33 (02) ◽

pp. 082-089 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rajesh Ramkunwar Yadav

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Lesson Plan ◽

Well Being ◽

World Health ◽

Practical Implementation ◽

Applied Psychology ◽

Multiple Choice Questions ◽

The Impact ◽

Case Based

Abstract Background Mental health has been conceptualised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as not just the absence of illness but as a state of well-being in which the individual can cope with normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and make a contribution to the community. To achieve this or to explain it to the stakeholders, a doctor needs to be well versed with the normal functioning of the human mind. Homoeopathic doctors must have this knowledge to help them understand and treat their patients or advise prevention. Lack of this knowledge in the undergraduate years fails to suitably equip them, thereby hampering their own growth and clinical functions. These papers (in two parts) will deal with the teaching of basic and applied psychology and abnormal psychology and psychiatry to homoeopathic undergraduates. Aim The main aim of this study is to teach homoeopathic undergraduate students the basic psychological concepts required for understanding human behaviour through cased based presentations Methodology Plan of teaching psychology to undergraduate students with a case-based approach was formulated by the Psychiatric Department of Dr. M.L. Dhawale Homoeopathic Institute (MLDMHI), Palghar. Postgraduate students prepared topics with the help of a lesson plan template under the guidance of faculty. Peer evaluation along with student feedback helped to gauge the impact of the lectures and to design improvements. Results Thirteen topics, one each week, covered the assigned portion for basic psychology. Reports of around 30 students and 2 lecturers for each lecture over 3 years were evaluated. These indicated satisfaction with contents and desire to have more such lectures. Multiple choice questions post lectures allowed to identify the changes in knowledge and interest of students in the subject. Discussion Basic and comprehensive knowledge of psychology will allow students/physicians to look at the cases not only from the view point of physical antecedents but also from a more holistic and comprehensive point of view. Conclusion Educational ethos demands the incorporation of case-based teaching in undergraduates especially in the teaching of psychology, to expose the shades of normal and abnormal states of mind through case-based teachings.

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Prevalence of Adjustment Problem and Its Predictors among First-Year Undergraduate Students in Ethiopian University: A Cross-Sectional Institution Based Study

Psychiatry Journal ◽

10.1155/2018/5919743 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Getu Belay Ababu ◽

Asmare Belete Yigzaw ◽

Yihunbelay Dinku Besene ◽

Wondale Getinet Alemu

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Applied Mathematics ◽

World Health ◽

Quantitative Relation ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Skill ◽

Freshman Students ◽

Making Friends

Background. Being in a university for the first time is an unpleasant event and time of heavy pressure relating to social things and dissatisfaction for several new faculty students. Adjustment difficulties are the foremost common issues among freshman students; World Health Organization area unit researched a full-of-life adjustment innovation in universities. Despite this reality, there is a few literature that identifies prevalence and factors related to the adjustment downside among university/college students. Methods. Institutional based quantitative cross-sectional study style was conducted from May to June 2016. A total of 537 haphazardly elite students concerned within the study. The result adjustment downside was explained with Student Adjustment to College Questionnaire (SACQ). Data was described using descriptive analysis; logistic regression was used to assess the relation between adjustment downside and associated factors. An odds quantitative relation 95% confidence interval was used to point out the strength of association. Applied mathematics significance was declared as a p value less than 0.05. Result. A total of 537 respondents participate with a response rate of eighty-five percent. the prevalence of adjustment downside among the respondents was 228 ( 42.5%). Of the respondents, 327 (60.9%) were male and therefore the mean (sd) age was 19 (+- 1) years. Being away from home and homesickness (AOR=4.15,95% CI: 2.46,2,99 and AOR=5. 9,95% CI: 2.35,14.76) and difficulties in socializing or making friends (AOR=3.99,95% CI:2.29,6.98) and difficulties in managing time and study skill (AOR=3.02,95% CI: 1.3,7.02) were abundant associated factors with adjustment downside. Conclusion. The study confirms that freshman students joining university do face problems in adjusting themselves at the university. Homesickness, difficulties in socializing or making friends, and difficulties in managing time and study skill were found to be significant factors in adjustment downside.

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Characterization of physical activity in undergraduate students in Israel

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2016-0052 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yehonatan Simchon ◽

Olga Turetsky ◽

Eli Carmeli

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Technological Development ◽

Activity Level ◽

World Health ◽

Health Improvement ◽

Sampling Frame ◽

Average Life Expectancy ◽

Grade Point ◽

Validated Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Technological development is the main cause for reduced physical activity in populations, increasing the risk of illness and decreasing average life expectancy. A correlation exists between increased physical exercise (PE) and health improvement. The academic curriculum attributes to lack of PE due to sedentary lifestyle and inability to find free time. The purpose of this study was to characterize PE among students in relation to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and examined the correlation between activity level and grade point average (GPA). We also included an evaluation of the student’s willingness to exercise as part of an elective course program. Methods: We used a five experts validated questionnaire, distributed online. The sampling frame was undergraduate students of the Faculty of Social Welfare and Health from the University of Haifa (184 students). Statistical processing was done using SPSS software using the χ2 test and Pearson’s correlation. Results: Of the participants 70.7% do not comply with WHO recommendations. Seventy-five percent showed willingness to perform PE if it was part of the curriculum. No significant correlations were found between PE or WHO recommendations and GPA. Conclusion: This is a pioneer study among university students. Continued research is needed to characterize the PE in academic institutions.

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Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status of Undergraduate Students of Winneba Campus of University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

10.46715/jfsn2020.10.1000109 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Janet AgyarkwaaOti ◽

Guy Eshun

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Nutrition Education ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Normal Weight ◽

The Body ◽

World Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

Even though empirical evidence exists to validate the avowal that dietary habits hold the key in reducing the surge in non-communicable diseases among adolescents and young adults and for optimal nutritional status, little is known about the nexus of these variables in the Ghanaian context and much less in Ghanaian universities. In view of this dearth in literature, this study investigated dietary habits and its effect on nutritional status among undergraduate students of the Winneba Campus of University of Education, Winneba. Using the Social-Ecological Model (SEM) as the theoretical basis, this study adopted the cross-sectional descriptive survey research design with the quantitative approach where proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select 3,065 students for the study. The assessment of nutritional status was done where height and weight were measured in Kg/m2and the body mass index (BMI) was calculated based on the recommendations by the World Health Organization. Data on the dietary habits was collected with a closed-ended questionnaire which was analyzed using both descriptive statistics like frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation as well as inferential statistics such as multiple regression.The study discovered that undergraduate students of the University of Education, Winneba, were of normal weight than overweight and underweight while obesity was ranked the least. The study further revealed that even though students moderately consumed fish, meat, eggs and dairy products legumes and nuts, they had a low intake of fruits and vegetables, but high consumption of energy-dense foods and fast foods such as cakes, pastries, cookies, deep-fried foods, biscuits, sandwiches, indomie and of soft drinks. It was further established that majority of the students skipped meals notably breakfast. Besides, the study showed that all the dietary habits outlined in the study collectively contributed significantly to students’ nutritional status. Therefore, it is recommended that the University through its health directorate and the Department of Food and Nutrition should regularly organize health talks and symposiums to admonish students on the dangers of not observing optimal dietary habits. Additionally, the University through its Academic Board should introduce a general course on nutrition education to equip students with current theories in dietary practices for improved dietary habits.

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Physical Activity among Spanish Undergraduate Students: A Descriptive Correlational Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16152770 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (15) ◽

pp. 2770 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Acebes-Sánchez ◽

Diez-Vega ◽

Rodriguez-Romo

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Health Science ◽

World Health ◽

Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Male Sex ◽

Health Organization ◽

Recommended Level ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Achieving the recommended levels of physical activity (PA) is associated with better health. Despite this, most undergraduate students report low levels of PA. This study aimed to assess the achievement of recommended PA levels in a wide sample of undergraduate students from Madrid (N = 2960). Overall PA and leisure-time PA (LTPA) were measured with the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Descriptive analyses and logistic regression were performed. It was revealed that 22.4% and 55.6% of overall PA and LTPA, respectively, did not achieve World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. When PA was measured as overall PA, the achievement of the recommended level was positively predicted by male sex; a Body Mass Index (BMI) indicative of normal weight or being overweight; spending less time sitting or reclining; work; and studying health science, social sciences, engineering, or architecture (all p < 0.001; r2 = 0.075). Using LTPA, the positive predictors of achieving recommended PA levels were male sex, having a BMI indicative of normal weight or being overweight, work, studying at a public university, and studying health science (r2 = 0.048). These findings suggest that universities should implement strategies to promote PA.

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Effectiveness of Obstetric Emergency Workshop in Medical Students in Newcastle University Malaysia

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ◽

10.52711/0974-360x.2021.00826 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 4749-4754

Author(s):

Mon Mon Yee ◽

Myat San Yi ◽

Myat Kalayar Nyunt ◽

Bhavani Veasuvalingam ◽

Sein Yee Sint ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Small Groups ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

World Health ◽

Learning Method ◽

Obstetric Emergency ◽

Before And After ◽

Obstetric Emergencies ◽

Health Organization

Global practices in health sectors envisioned maternal mortality as an indicator of the health standard of the nation. World Health Organization rests its goal on ‘Eight Millennium Development’ over the globe by means of MDG 5 is to improve the maternal health. The aim of the study is to upgrade teaching and learning method to optimise acquisition of knowledge in undergraduate students to meet the effectiveness of obstetric emergencies. We evaluated changes in knowledge using a single best answers questionnaire. The study 115 stage-5 students from 2019-2020 academic years were selected, and they were divided into 5 small groups with monthly rotation to attend the workshop. There are 23-24 students in each rotation. The assessment of knowledge of obstetrics emergencies carried out by using the SBA test before and after the workshop conducted by means of teaching and learning method.

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University Students’ Antibiotic Use and Knowledge of Antimicrobial Resistance: What Are the Common Myths?

Antibiotics ◽

10.3390/antibiotics9060349 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 349 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nurul Shaheera Shahpawee ◽

Li Ling Chaw ◽

Siti Hanna Muharram ◽

Hui Poh Goh ◽

Zahid Hussain ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Antimicrobial Resistance ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Antibiotic Usage ◽

The Body ◽

World Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Brunei Darussalam

We aimed to assess antibiotic usage and knowledge regarding antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among undergraduate students of the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), public university located in Brunei Darussalam. A cross-sectional study was performed using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was adapted from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “Antibiotic resistance: Multi-country public awareness” survey distributed online. Students at the UBD were invited to participate in the online survey through internal email. The questionnaire consisted of five sections: demographic information, antibiotic usage, knowledge on antibiotics, antibiotic resistance (AMR), and use of antibiotics in agriculture. The data were analyzed descriptively and appropriate inferential statistics were used accordingly. A total of 130 students returned a completed questionnaire. The result of the study found that 51% (n = 66) of the students had good level of knowledge of antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance with a mean total knowledge score of nine out of 14. Of note, 76% (n = 99) of the respondents mistakenly believed that antibiotic resistance is the result of the body becoming resistant to antibiotics. Only 14% (n = 18) of the respondents were found to have poor knowledge on antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance in the study. Misconceptions in regards to the use of antibiotics for conditions related to viral illnesses like cold and flu (41%, n = 53) were noticed among the respondents in our study. Thus, improving knowledge on antibiotics is crucial to address these beliefs.

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Preventive Behavioral Insights for Emerging Adults: A Survey during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052569 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2569

Author(s):

Sunhee Park ◽

Beomsoo Kim ◽

Kyoung A. Kim

Keyword(s):

Emerging Adults ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Survey Design ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

World Health ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Average Score ◽

Preventive Behaviors ◽

Issue Involvement

Emerging adulthood is an important period for establishing health behavior patterns in life. This study aimed to examine factors related to preventive behaviors of emerging adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A descriptive online survey design was used. Data were collected using a self-administrated, 28-item questionnaire completed by 239 undergraduate students from a university in Seoul, South Korea. The questionnaire was developed based on previous studies and the guidelines of the World Health Organization about COVID-19 preventive behaviors. The mean age of participants was 21.97 years, and the average score for COVID-19 preventive behaviors was 4.13 (SD: ±0.42) on a 5-point scale. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that subjective norms related to parents (β = 0.425, p < 0.001), issue involvement related to COVID-19 (β = 0.160, p = 0.024), and sex (β = 0.137, p = 0.029) were significant factors related to preventive behaviors of emerging adults after controlling for demographic characteristics. The variables explained 20.1% of the variance in preventive behaviors. The results of this study suggest that better strategies for subjective norms related to parents and issue involvement related to COVID-19 must be considered to improve emerging adults’ preventive behaviors.

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Relationship between Problematic Internet Use, Depression and Quality of Life Levels of Turkish University Students

Journal of Education and Training Studies ◽

10.11114/jets.v5i3.2238 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 167 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Erkan Tekinarslan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Internet Use ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

World Health ◽

Problematic Internet Use ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Turkish University Students ◽

Control Dimension

The relationship between problematic Internet use (PIU), depression and quality of life levels of individuals is a growing concern in many societies. One of the main purposes of this study was to examine the relationships or correlations among PIU, depression and quality of life levels of Turkish undergraduate students. Furthermore, this study sought to investigate whether correlated variables; if any, simultaneously predicted students’ quality of life levels on different domains of WHOQOL–BREF-TR in a significant manner. Moreover, this research examined whether some or any of study variables had a mediating effect in relationships between domains of WHOQOL–BREF-TR and other study variables. The data collected from 758 undergraduate student participants (431 female and 327 male) attending different faculties and colleges at a public university in Turkey. A demographical information form, the Beck Depression Inventory, the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL–BREF-TR) and Online Cognition Scale (OCS) were used to collect data from the undergraduate Turkish students. The results indicated that the students’ PIU and depression levels were negatively associated with quality of life levels and positively associated with each other in a significant manner. Moreover, the results of hierarchical regression analysis revealed that PIU levels of the students on the diminished impulse control dimension partially mediated the relationships between depression and quality of life levels on all domains of WHOQOL–BREF-TR.

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