TOBACCO RELATED CONTENT ON NEW MEDIA AND ITS EXPOSURE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH

American International Journal of Social Science Research ◽

10.46281/aijssr.v9i1.1430 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 28-44

Keyword(s):

New Media ◽

University Students ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Online Newspaper ◽

Key Informant ◽

Tools And Techniques ◽

The University ◽

Method Approach

The study investigates the tobacco-related content on new media and its exposure among university students in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study design based on mixed-method approach had been used to conduct this study. A sample of 405 respondents were selected from eight public universities in Bangladesh for the survey questionnaire. Besides, 20 key informant interviews were conducted with structured question, and a checklist used for new media observation regarding tobacco-related contents. Quantitative analysis performed with descriptive and inferential statistics for survey data, while thematic analysis followed for qualitative data. The study revealed that 43.5% of respondents were exposed to tobacco-related content (TRC) in New Media. Regarding exposure to TRC, Facebook (43.5%) was on the top, followed by YouTube (39.2%), Instagram (35.6%), Online Newspaper (25.2%), Blog (22.2%) and Twitter (12.5%). Study shows that one-fifth of the respondents (20.2%) had an engagement with these TRC by post, share, like and comment through Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. KII explored that TI promotes their products using names and logos, violating the TAPS ban, which was shared by new media users and exposed to university students. Finally, the study concludes that for attracting the university students, the tobacco industry has developed different tools and techniques in new media.

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What Determines The Migration Intentions Of University Students?

Balkan Region Conference on Engineering and Business Education ◽

10.2478/cplbu-2014-0042 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 193-198

Author(s):

Heiko Haase ◽

Arndt Lautenschläger

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Career Choice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Migration Decision ◽

Considerable Proportion ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Intention To Stay ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

AbstractThe paper aims at exploring determinants of the university students' intentions to stay within their university region. At this, we presume that students' career choice motivations are related to their professional intentions, which again, along with demographic characteristics, affect their migration decision. Our analysis is based on a cross-sectional study of 2,353 students from three different higher education institutions, two of them located in Germany and one in Namibia. Results indicate that in Germany migration matters because a considerable proportion of students intend to leave the university region after graduation. At this, we found that the students' geographical provenance exerts the most significant effect on the intention to stay. Moreover, certain professional intentions were directly and some career choice motivations were indirectly linked with the intention to remain at the university location. We present several conclusions and implications.

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Views and attitudes of university students in Upper Egypt towards youth health centers

Journal of Egyptian Public Health Association ◽

10.1186/s42506-020-00046-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 95 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mohamed M. Abd El-Mawgod ◽

Shimaa A. Elghazally ◽

Heba M. Mohammed ◽

Mariam Roshdy Elkayat ◽

Doaa M. M. Osman

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Needs ◽

University Campus ◽

Youth Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Upper Egypt ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Laboratory Services ◽

The University

Abstract Background A healthy youth is considered the major human resource for any country development. They are suffering from unmet health needs. Considering these needs and their attitude towards the use of youth health center (YHC) services would help to improve both the quality and quantity of these services. Objectives To identify the students’ perceived health needs and their attitude towards use of the YHCs in Assiut University campus, Upper Egypt a cross-sectional study was conducted among 305 randomly selected university students. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Results The majority of the students (80%) said that youth have special health needs. The most reported needs were psychological support, health education on different topics including reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases, and nutritional services respectively. There was a high perception among surveyed students (71.5%) that the existing health services are inadequate for meeting their needs. Counseling, laboratory services, and premarital examination were the most frequently reported services mentioned by youth to be offered in YHCs. The majority (78.1%) preferred the health provider to be of the same sex. Despite the prevailing conservative culture in Upper Egypt, the students had positive attitude towards availability of sexual and reproductive information and establishment of a YHC in the university campus. A low awareness rate (15.1%) about the already existing YHC in university campus was revealed. Conclusion University students perceived that there are unmet needs for youth-specialized services, mainly for providing sexual and reproductive information, and establishment of an on-campus YHC. The study provides important information for policymakers about the perspectives of youth which should be taken into consideration when new YHC are planned and implemented.

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University Students’ Awareness about Oral Health and Hygiene

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3731003 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 54-61

Author(s):

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal ◽

Salah-Ud-Din Khan ◽

Muhammad Zahid Iqbal

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Female Students ◽

The Other ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Final Response ◽

The University

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of university students about oral health and hygiene in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of four different faculties (pharmacy, medical, biotechnology and business) in a university in Malaysia with the help of pre-validated research questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 24.0 was used to analyze and present the data. Results: The final response gathered was 324 from four faculties. The pharmacy faculty students had better knowledge as compared to the other faculties. The female students had better knowledge of oral health hygiene as compared to males. Final year students reported more appropriate knowledge as compared to pre-final year students. Conclusion: Overall appropriate knowledge was observed among the four studied faculties of the university. The present study concluded that pharmacy students had more appropriate knowledge of oral health and hygiene than the other faculty students.

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A cross-sectional study among healthcare and non-healthcare students in slovenia and croatia about do-not resuscitate decision-making

Slovenian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.2478/sjph-2019-0018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 58 (3) ◽

pp. 139-147

Author(s):

Jure PUC ◽

Petra Obadić ◽

Vanja Erčulj ◽

Ana Borovečki ◽

Štefan Grosek

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Do Not Resuscitate ◽

Best Interest ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Respect For Autonomy ◽

Final Study ◽

Case Vignettes ◽

The University

Abstract Objective To survey university students on their views concerning the respect for autonomy of patients and the best interest of patients in relation to the withholding of resuscitation. Methods A cross-sectional survey among university students of medicine, nursing, philosophy, law and theology of the first and the final study years at the University of Ljubljana and the University of Zagreb was conducted during the academic year of 2016/2017. A questionnaire constructed by Janiver et al. presenting clinical case vignettes was used. Results The survey response rates for students in Ljubljana and Zagreb were 45.4% (512 students) and 37.9% (812 students), respectively. The results of our research show statistically significant differences in do-not resuscitate decisions in different cases between medical and non-medical students in both countries. Male and religious students in both countries have lower odds of respecting relatives’ wishes for the withholding of resuscitation (odds ratio 0.49–0.54; 95% confidence interval). All students agreed that they would first resuscitate children if they had to prioritize among patients. Conclusions Our study clearly shows that gender, religious beliefs, and type of study are important factors associated with the decisions pertaining to the respect for autonomy, patient’s best interest, and initiation or withholding of resuscitation.

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Self-Medication amongst the university students of Multan, Pakistan- A questionnaire based survey

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.22200/pjpr.20162142-145 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 142 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Samman Chughtai

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Response Rate ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Common Condition ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Self Medication ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The World ◽

The University

Self-medication is a common incidence in the world today. This study aims to evaluate self-medication among university students of Multan, Pakistan. This randomized cross sectional study was carried out in Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan during December 2015- January 216. A sample size of 200 students was randomly selected. Response rate was 90% (n=182).The prevalence of self-medication among the students was determined to be 83%. There was difference in perception of pharmacy students and students of other professions. Most common condition in which students did self-medication was headache (49.66%; n=75). Students also showed tendency of self-medication in case of herbal and essential oil products (46.35%). Awareness concerning insecurity and benefits of self-medication must be spread among students to avoid the complications of self-medication.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation among university students in Basrah, Iraq: A comparison between medical and non-medical students

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v9i6.20904 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 62-67 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jasim N Al-Asadi ◽

Asaad Q. Al-Yassen

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Blood Donation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

History Of ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

The University ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Young students can play a fundamental role in blood donation to save lives of many people. Therefore, studying factors contributing to their knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation is essential.Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Basrah University students about blood donation.Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved students of two colleges in Basrah University. It was carried out during the period from January to April 2017. A non-probability purposive sampling method was used in selecting the participants for this study. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude towards blood donation were collected through a structured self-administered questionnaire.Results: A total of 422 students were targeted, of these 393 (93.1%) completed the questionnaire.Only 51 (13%) of total respondents had a history of blood donation, of those 64.7% donated only once. The most mentioned reasons behind not donating were; not being asked to donate (24.6%), inconsideration of donation (11.1%), and fear of drawing blood (8.8%). Adequate knowledge was detected in 66.7% and positive attitude in 68.7%. Students of College of Medicine were younger, more knowledgeable, and donate more than those of College of Administration and Economics.Conclusion: A substantial number of the university students had inadequate blood donation knowledge. Education programs and motivational campaigns should be enhanced.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 62-67

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Factors contributing to intentional injuries in Iranian university students

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2017-0002 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kobra Abedian Kasgary ◽

Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi ◽

Zohreh Shahhosseini

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Human Action ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Intentional Injuries ◽

Significant Difference ◽

History Of ◽

And Gender ◽

The University

Abstract Background Intentional injuries refer to injuries resulting from purposeful human action, whether directed at oneself or others. This study was performed to assess intentional injuries in Iranian university students. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out with 430 female and male university in three higher education institutions located in the northern part of Iran in the year 2015. Samples were chosen through the stratified cluster random sampling method. They were requested to fill out the demographic data form and the Persian version of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey Questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis via the SPSS v.13 software. Findings Intentional injuries were more frequent in the male university students than female (p < 0.05). Also, 9.1% and 6.7% of the university students were physically injured or sexually assaulted by a boy/girl friend. No statistically significant difference was reported in dating violence between the male and female university students. The logistic regression test showed that the history of stealing money from parents without their permission, son’s preferences in the family and gender are the most important predisposing factors for the university students’ intentional injury. Conclusion It is suggested that health policy makers consider the role of family in programs that have been designed for improving the health of young people.

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Qualidade do sono e sonolência diurna em estudantes universitários: prevalência e associação com determinantes sociais

Revista Brasileira de Educação Médica ◽

10.1590/1981-5271v45.2-20200182 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Mayonara Fabíola Silva Araújo ◽

Xaíze de Fátima de Medeiros Lopes ◽

Carolina Virginia Macedo de Azevedo ◽

Diego de Sousa Dantas ◽

Jane Carla de Souza

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness ◽

Daytime Sleepiness ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Determinants Of Health ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Poor Sleep Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

Abstract: Introduction: Changes in the Sleep/Wake Cycle (SWC) of university students can have consequences on physical, mental and social health. In addition, some behaviors adopted at this stage may be associated with SWC impairment. Objective: Therefore, this study aims to identify which factors of social determinants of health (SDH) are associated with poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in university students. Method: This is a cross-sectional study that included 298 university students, aged between 18 and 35 years; 73.2% of the students were females and from the countryside of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Data were collected from the following questionnaires: Health and Sleep, Munich Chronotype Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale. To assess the association of SDH with poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness, Poisson Regression with robust variance was performed. Result: The prevalence of poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness among the university students was 79.2% and 51.3%, respectively. Between the intermediate determinants of health, a higher prevalence rate of poor sleep quality was observed in students who reported health problems in the previous month (18.4%), smoked (23.5%), drank stimulating beverages close to bedtime (25.8%) and those who used electronic devices before bedtime during the week (18.4%) when compared to those who did not have these behaviors. Regarding excessive daytime sleepiness, students who justified bedtime during the week and wake-up time at the weekend because of the academic demand showed, respectively, 27% and 34% lower prevalence of EDS than the group that did not have these behaviors. Conclusions: The high prevalence of poor sleep quality and EDS observed among university students was associated to biological factors and most of them, behavioral factors.

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Estilo de vida en adultos jóvenes universitarios de Barranquilla, Colombia. Diferencias según sexo y estatus socioeconómico (Lifestyle of university students from Barranquilla, Colombia. Differences according sex and socioeconomic status)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v43i0.87335 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 979-987

Author(s):

Yisel Pinillos Patiño ◽

Enny Oviedo Argumedo ◽

Roberto Rebolledo Cobos ◽

Yaneth Herazo Beltrán ◽

Patricia Valencia Fontalvo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

University Students ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

University Environment ◽

The University

El estilo de vida es concebido como un comportamiento cotidiano y que permanece en el tiempo, el cual evidencia los patrones individuales de conducta de una persona; además, y está determinado por factores sociales, culturales y personales. La etapa universitaria se constituye en este sentido, en una oportunidad para promover la modificación de hábitos por conductas saludables. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar los estilos de vida en estudiantes universitarios y las diferencias según el sexo y el estatus socioeconómico. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo de corte transversal con 508 universitarios a quienes se les aplicó una encuesta auto administrada sobre sus condiciones sociodemográficas, mientras que los estilos de vida fueron evaluados mediante el cuestionario de Perfil del Estilo de Vida de Pender II (PEVP-II). Se observó que solo el 24,02% (n=122) de la muestra controla frecuentemente los niveles de azúcares y de grasas el 21,85% (n=111), en su alimentación; más del 20% (n=102) no realiza actividad física, entre el 20 (n=102) y 30% (n=152) no regulan los azúcares o incluyen frutas y vegetales en sus dietas; los promedios inferiores al 60%(n=305) en los factores asociados contemplados en el estudio, infieren que los encuestados no mantienen un estilo de vida saludable. En el período de la vida universitaria, el estilo de vida está influenciado por cambios de comportamientos asociados a la formación personal, al entorno familiar y al contexto cultural y social en que desarrolla cada individuo. Los bajos niveles de práctica de actividad física y la presencia de hábitos considerados riesgosos en la dimensión nutricional, pueden estar relacionados con los estilos de vida, y propiciar el desarrollo de enfermedades no transmisibles que conllevan a incrementar la morbilidad y mortalidad en las etapas del curso de la vida del ser humano. Abstract. Lifestyles are everyday behaviors that show an individual's way of life and are usually maintained over time. The university stage is an important period to establish healthy habits for the rest of life. The objective of the study was to determine the lifestyles of university students and the differences according to sex and socioeconomic status. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 508 university students to whom a self-administered survey was applied on their sociodemographic conditions, while their lifestyles were evaluated using the PEVP-II questionnaire. It was observed that only 24.02% of the sample frequently controlled the levels of sugars and fats, 21.85%, in their diet; more than 20% do not perform physical activity, between 20 and 30% do not regulate sugars or include fruits and vegetables in their diets; the averages lower than 60% in the associated factors contemplated in the study, infer that the respondents do not maintain a healthy lifestyle. Finally, it is concluded that low levels of physical activity practice and the presence of habits considered risky in the nutritional dimension, may be related to lifestyles, making this identification in the university environment can help decision-making for design of intervention strategies supported in the well-being of students.

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