scholarly journals Drug Abuse Prevalence Among 10th - 12th-Grade Students of Kerman, Iran in 2017 - 2018 Academic Year

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrzad Mazhari ◽  
Hassan Ziaaddini ◽  
Nozar Nakhaee ◽  
Azam Kermanian
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
12Th Grade ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Substance Involvement ◽  
Academic Year

Background: It is generally accepted that due to various reasons, the age of drug abuse prevalence continues to decline, which imposes numerous personal and social dysfunctions. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of drug abuse among adolescents in Kerman, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 2,000 10th - 12th-grade students in the academic year of 2017 - 2018 selected by random cluster sampling. Data collection tools included demographic characteristics checklist and alcohol smoking and substance involvement screening test (ASSIST). Data were analyzed using chi-square test. Results: The results showed that the highest prevalence of substance abuse among students was related to tobacco, alcohol, and sedatives. It was also demonstrated that the use of cigarettes, sedatives, cannabis, and amphetamine was significantly higher among male subjects compared to female participants (P < 0.05). Moreover, 16.4, 12.9, and 5.1% of the tobacco, alcohol, and sedative users required low interventions, respectively, whereas 1.5, 0.8, and 0.4% of them required high interventions, respectively. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, there was higher drug abuse prevalence in male students compared to female students. As such, it seems that consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics in adolescents requires serious intervention.

scholarly journals Overweight and obesity in 16–18 years old teenagers in South Jakarta and the relationship with academic performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Marie Christabelle ◽  
Bernie Endyarni Medise
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

Objective: In different parts of the world, Indonesia included, overweight and obese people are seen to have worse performance compared to their healthy counterparts. Although there were research that had been done to observe the relationship between overweight, obesity, and academic performance, the results obtained were still divided into significantly and non-significantly related.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done to 373 students from two different schools in South Jakarta on December 2017–January 2018. Data was obtained by measuring height and weight of the participant to get his/her nutritional status and the average of participant’s odd semester Continual Assessment and Semestral Assessment of Academic Year 2017/2018 to see if the result was higher or equal to the passing grade.Results: Data analysis with chi square test shows that there was no significant relationship between overweight, obesity, and academic performance (p = 0.452 for Indonesian Language and p = 0.476 for Mathematics) although overweight and obese students tend to have better performance in some exam.Conclusion: The events that lead to overweight, obesity, and one’s academic performance are all multifactorial that the relationship between the two is difficult to be determined.

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms and drug use among nursing staff professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelle Aparecida de Barros Junqueira ◽  
Manoel Antônio dos Santos ◽  
Lúcio Borges de Araújo ◽  
Maria Cristina de Moura Ferreira ◽  
Carla Denari Giuliani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Objectives: To evaluate possible relationships between drug abuse, symptoms suggestive of depression and gender in nursing team professionals. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted in a general hospital with 416 participants. Used questionnaire with sociodemographic information, ASSIST, AUDIT-C and PHQ-2 tests. Used Fisher's Exact Tests, Chi-Square Test, and Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis. Results: The female gender presented decreased odds ratios for alcohol consumption in the binge pattern and use of marijuana; and double odds ratios for feelings of lack of interest and pleasure. Symptoms suggestive of depression presented potential risks for the use of sedatives. Conclusion: Drug abuse and symptoms of depression are associated and manifest differently, according to gender among nursing staff professionals. Implications for practice: Social and gender roles influence the mental health conditions of these professionals.

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Drug Abuse among Adolescence

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 260
Author(s):  
Liena Sofiana ◽  
Suci Musvita Ayu ◽  
Marsiana Wibowo ◽  
Erni Gustina ◽  
Satriawan Jaohandhy Muhtori
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Reinforcing Factors ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Yogyakarta City

<p>Yogyakarta City, which is known as the center of education is a potential place for drug abuser to distribute illegal substance to the youth. It is evident in the great number of drug users in Yogyakarta City, in which 50% of them are adolescents and university students. The research aimed to know the relationships predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors and the drug abuse among adolescents in Yogyakarta City. The research employed cross sectional design. The samples were taken using multistage random cluster sampling. The data were taken through questionnaire given to 481 youth, at the age of 15-19 years in 18 senior high school and the equals in Yogyakarta City. The data were then analyzed using Chi Square test. Attitude, self-confidence, family role, and peer’s role are related to drug abuse. Knowledge, information sources, and teacher’s role are not related to drug abuse. </p>

PERBEDAAN FREKUENSI SAKIT BAYI USIA 6-12 BULAN YANG DIBERIKAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DAN NON ASI EKSKLUSIF

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Nadya Khuswatun Khasanani ◽  
Ninik Darsini ◽  
Dwiyanti Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infant Mortality Rate ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Infant Mortality ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Difference

Abstrak Latar belakang : Angka Kematian Bayi (AKB) yang tinggi masih menjadi permasalahan di Indonesia. Berbagai upaya telah dilakukan untuk menurunkan angka morbiditas dan mortalitas. Salah satunya dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif. Namun, cakupan ASI eksklusif di Indonesia masih belum mencapai angka yang diharapkan. Pada tahun 2017 cakupan pemberian ASI eksklusif di Surabaya terendah berada di Kelurahan Sidotopo Wetan, yaitu sebesar 51,94%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan frekuensi sakit bayi usia 6 – 12 bulan yang diberikan ASI eksklusif dan non ASI eksklusif. Metode : Jenis penelitian analitik observasional dengan rancangan penelitian cross-sectional. Sampel sejumlah 102 ibu yang memiliki bayi usia 6 – 12 bulan ( 53 bayi ASI eksklusif dan 49 bayi non ASI eksklusif). Sampling dengan cluster sampling. Variabel dependen adalah frekuensi sakit, variabel independen adalah bayi usia 6 – 12 bulan yang diberikan ASI eksklusif dan non ASI eksklusif. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan chi square(α = 0,05). Hasil : Bayi dengan ASI eksklusif sebagian besar memiliki frekuensi sakit yang jarang (79,2%), sedangkan bayi non ASI eksklusif sebagian besar memiliki frekuensi sakit yang sering (85,7%). Hasil uji chi square( p<0,001, OR=22,9), yang berarti bahwa terdapat perbedaan frekuensi sakit pada bayi usia 6 – 12 bulan yang diberikan ASI eksklusif dan non ASI eksklusif di Kelurahan Sidotopo Wetan, Surabaya. Kesimpulan : Bayi yang diberikan ASI eksklusif memiliki frekuensi sakit lebih jarang daripada bayi yang tidak diberikan ASI eksklusif.Abstract Background: High Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is still a problem in Indonesia. Various efforts have been made to reduce morbidity and mortality. One of them is exclusive breastfeeding. However, the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia still has not reached the expected rate. In 2017 the lowest coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Surabaya was in Sidotopo Wetan Village, which was 51.94%. This study aims to determine the difference frequency of illness in infants aged 6 - 12 months are given exclusive breastfeeding and non-exclusive breastfeeding. Method: Type of observational analytic study with cross-sectional study design. A sample of 102 mothers who had infants aged 6 - 12 months ( 53 infants exclusively breastfeeding and 49 infants non-exclusive breastfeeding). Sampling with cluster sampling. The dependent variable is the frequency of illness, the independent variable is infants aged 6 - 12 months are given exclusive breastfeeding and non-exclusive breastfeeding. The instrument used was a questionnaire. Data analysis using chi square (α = 0.05). Results: Most infants with exclusive breastfeeding had a rare frequency of illness (79.2%), while most non-exclusive breastfeeding infants had frequent frequency of illness (85.7%). Result of chi square test (p<0.001, OR=22,9),  which means that there were differences frequency of illness in infants aged 6-12 months were given exclusive breastfeeding and non-exclusive breastfeeding in Sidotopo Wetan Village.Surabaya. Conclusion: Infants are given exclusive breastfeeding have a less frequency of illness than infants are not given exclusive breastfeeding.

Association between perceived parental style and depressive symptoms among adolescents in Hulu Langat District, Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Kiat Ang ◽  
Cheng Kar Phang ◽  
Firdaus Mukhtar ◽  
Zubaidah Jamil Osman ◽  
Hamidin Awang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Parental Style ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Styles ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Positive Correlations

Abstract Depression among adolescents is increasing and worrying because of its morbidity and mortality from suicide. It has been found to be associated with negative parental styles. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between perceived negative parental styles and depressive symptoms among adolescents in Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 1769 secondary school students by using a multistage cluster sampling method. Data were collected by using a set of validated, pre-tested and standardized questionnaires which included the Measures of Parental styles (MOPS) and modified Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 12 (DASS-12) for adolescents. Data were analyzed by using the chi-square test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and independent t-tests. Out of 1800, 1769 completed the questionnaire giving a response rate of 98.3%. The prevalence of severe depressive symptoms was about 14% while 18.0% and 36.1% of respondents have moderate and mild depressive symptoms, respectively. There were significantly moderate and positive correlations between perceived indifferent parents (Father: r = 0.367; Mother: r = 0.340, p < 0.05), perceived abusive parents (Father: r = 0.338; Mother: r = 0.331, p < 0.05) and depressive symptoms among the respondents. While perceived over control parents shows a significantly positive but weak correlation (Father: r = 0.206; Mother: r = 0.244, p < 0.05) with depressive symptoms among respondents. All types of parental styles in this study were significantly different among respondents with different categories of depressive symptoms (p < 0.008). Perceived negative parental styles have significant influence on adolescents’ depressive symptoms. Intervention on modifying parental style is needed to reduce depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Level of Stress and Its Association with Socio-Demographic Factors among Medical Students of Rawalpindi Medical College

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. M. Kashif ◽  
Madiha Fatima ◽  
Badur-un-Nisa ◽  
Dr. Shazia Hassan ◽  
Irsa Ghazal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Stress among medical students is a common experience. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan in 2015 to determine level of stress of students. To a sample of 292 students, semi-structured Performa along with Student-Life-Stress-Inventory scale was applied. Data was analyzed using independent sample t-test and Pearson’s chi square test at 5 % level of significance. 25%, 52.7%, 22.3% students were mildly, moderately and severely stressed respectively. Statistically significant gender differences were observed in three domains of scale. In most of subscales the scores attained by male students were higher as compared to female students. Moderate stress being most commonly prevalent and was more common in female students as compared to male students.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study to determine the health profile of brick kiln workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5135
Author(s):  
Rufiat N. Kazi ◽  
Mangala M. Bote
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Brick Kiln ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Occupational hazards involving the respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, skin and eyes are very commonly seen in the workers involved in the brick kiln industry. This study was designed to assess health profile of the brick kiln workers and to discuss sociodemographic profile affecting their health.Methods: This was a cross sectional study. 420 workers falling into the eligibility criteria, were selected from the 65 brick kiln factories in the study area. Multi-stage cluster sampling method was used to select the brick kiln factories and the participants of the study. The responses given by the participants were entered in Microsoft Excel 2010 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Chi Square test was used to determine the association between the morbidities and sociodemographic variables.Results: Mean age of the workers was 35.34±10.96 years. 96.7% of the respondents were suffering from some or the other complaints, while 3.3% were not suffering from any complaints. Addiction was seen in 37.9% of the participants. Musculoskeletal complaints were the most common complaints followed by respiratory and skin complaints.Conclusions: Health of workers is affected due to conditions they work under. The older age group had more respiratory, dermatological and ophthalmic complaints. The group of workers employed as bigaaris as well as those who were working for more than 10 years had more respiratory and dermatological complaints.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of students mentoring in exclusive breastfeeding in the districts Aceh Besar and West Aceh

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Cut Sriyanti ◽  
Nizwar Siregar ◽  
Mudatsir Mudatsir ◽  
Azhari Gani
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Improve Health Status ◽  
Aceh Province ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Breast milk was a food source to meet all the baby's needs for nutrients. Early initiation of breastfeeding may improve survival of children, improve health status, and improve brain development and motoric.  Efforts to improve the health of infants with exclusive breastfeeding can be done by involving students with the mentoring process. This studied aims to find out the level of success of mentoring by students on the provision of breastfeeding exclusive in Aceh Province. The project design was cross-sectional study with a number of subjects were 86 infant under two years. The sampling technique uses cluster sampling. Data analyses using Chi-Square test. The results of the studied found that of 43 respondents who received a breastmilk income, 76,7% gave exclusive breastfeeding and 23,3% did not give exclusive breastfeeding.  Then of 43 respondents who did not get the assistance, as 53,5% gave exclusive breastfeeding, and 46,5% did not give exclusive breastfeeding. Results known to have a significant relationship between mentoring with exclusive breastfeeding (p= 0,020). Students mentoring is effective in increasing the provision of exclusive breastfeeding to infant under two years of age. ASI merupakan sumber makanan untuk memenuhi semua kebutuhan nutrisi pada bayi. Inisiasi menyusui dini dapat meningkatkan kelangsungan hidup anak-anak, meningkatkan status kesehatan, dan meningkatkan perkembangan otak dan motorik. Upaya meningkatkan kesehatan bayi dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif dapat dilakukan dengan melibatkan siswa dengan proses pendampingan. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat keberhasilan pendampingan oleh siswa tentang pemberian ASI eksklusif di Provinsi Aceh. Desain penelitian adalah studi cross-sectional dengan jumlah subjek 86 anak di bawah dua tahun. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan cluster sampling. Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa dari hasil pendampingan oleh siswa terdapat 76,7% yang telah memberikan ASI eksklusif. Sedangkan tidak mendapatkan pendampingan hanya sebesar 53,5% yang memberikan ASI eksklusif. Terdapat hubungan signifikan antara pendampingan dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif (p= 0,020). Kesimpulan, pendampingan siswa efektif dalam meningkatkan pemberian ASI eksklusif untuk bayi di bawah usia dua tahun. Saran, perlu penguatan kepada dinas pendidikan bahwa lintas sektor ini sangat bagus dalam meningkatkan kesehatan masyarakat.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Undernutrition and Associated Factors among Children Aged One to Five Years in Siyambalanduwa MOH Area

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Undernutrition ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test

Aim: High prevalence of child undernutrition is a well-known issue in rural areas of Si Lanka. Identification of real burden, underlying specific causes and addressing those issues will help to improve the nutritional status of those children. Objective: To describe the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among children aged one to five years in Siyambalanduwa MOH area. Methodology: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 421 child-mother pairs in Siyambalanduwa MOH area using two stage cluster sampling method. Data collection done by using pre tested interviewer administered questionnaire. Relevant anthropometric measurements were done according to WHO slandered guidelines. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20. The chi-square test was used, and P<0.05 was considered for statistically significant. Results: Overall 41% of children aged 1-5 years were undernourished in Siyambalanduwa MOH area. Among the study subjects 24% were underweight, 25.7% were stunted, 16.4% were wasted, 9.2% were both underweight & stunted, 6.8% were both, underweight & wasted, 0.5% were both stunted & wasted and 9.9% were underweight & stunted g & wasted. Only the low total monthly income (P<0.001) and low birth weight (P<0.001) were significantly associated with child undernutrition. Conclusions and recommendations: Prevalence of undernutrition among children aged 1-5 years is unacceptably high and urgent efforts to reduce undernutrition should be a priority. Future studies should focus on assessing how to reduce the burden of undernutrition with low cost interventions.

Smoking and drug use among students of a medical university in Iran; prevalence and associated factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi Ghasemi ◽  
Mohammad Pooyan Jadidfard ◽  
Mehrdad Asgharian
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background: Drug abuse is a critical health problem of human society. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of drug abuse among students in one of the medical universities of Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in 2016 among a convenient sample of 800 undergraduate students from a medical university in the capital of Iran. Data were gathered by means of a self-administered questionnaire inquiring students’ age, gender, marital status, home city, living status, and drug used including history, frequency and types. Statistical evaluation included the Chi-square test and logistic regression models. Results: respondents’ mean age was 23.5; 67% were men, and 70% were single. Totally, 15% of the students reported to smoke cigarette and ≤6% use other drugs; more men than women (p<0.01). Alcohol use reported by 7% of the students more women than men (p=0.02). Older students, those spending their free time alone, and those without a job more frequently (p≤0.001) reported using all types of the drugs. Conclusion: The majority of the studied students did not report drug abuse. Considering the critical responsibilities of health care students, the prevalence is, however, needs to be reduced even further with purposeful preventive programs.

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