Assessment of Socio-demographic Factors and Self-esteem among Imo State University Medical Students, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
J Egwurugwu ◽  
M Ohamaeme ◽  
E Dike ◽  
B Chinko ◽  
E Egwurugwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
State University ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

scholarly journals Impact of Socio-demographic factors on Quality of life in Medical Students of Eastern Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-257
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ayoob ◽  
Abdulrehman Alsultan ◽  
Nurjahan Begam ◽  
Saleh Al Sumaih ◽  
Hamad Waleed Albuali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Academic Year

Background: Quality of life of medical students may influenced by different socio-demographic components and disrupt their capability to study medicine. An in-depth exploration of these elements may encourage enhancement in learning and retention of medical students. Aim: This study was designed to identify the role of socio-demographic factors in quality of life in undergraduate medical students. Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 223 undergraduate medical students (male = 125, females = 98) at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia between February and September 2019. An Arabic version of WHOQOL-BREF was used to explore the QOL of medical students. Regression analysis were employed to evaluate association between QOL and socio-demographic factors including age, sex, academic year, family type, area of residence, monthly income, parental education and housing status. Result: The results showed a significant relationship between various socio-demographic variables and quality of life. The findings of the study revealed that gender, academic year, marital status, monthly income and family type were found significant predictors of quality of life among medical students. Conclusion: The present study has explored the impact of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life of medical students. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.250-257

Wiedza dotycząca zaburzeń odżywiania w opinii studentów pielęgniarstwa

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogusława Kaczor-Pyter ◽  
Paweł Januszewicz
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The University

Introduction. Eating disorders are a big problem that affects many people. Appropriate level of knowledge of health sector employees is a great opportunity to help people, especially young people, who are affected by this problem. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge on eating disorders among nursing students at the University of Rzeszów. Material and methods. The survey was conducted among students of nursing, using the Author’s Questionnaire from May to June 2018. Results. Socio-demographic factors slightly differentiate the knowledge of nursing students about eating disorders. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 are the most exposed to eating disorders. Conclusions. The knowledge of medical students on the field of eating disorders should be increased.

scholarly journals Drug consumption by medical students in tegucigalpa, Honduras

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (spe) ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juana Carolina Buchanan ◽  
Sandra Cristina Pillon
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
Recreational Drugs ◽  
Religious Women ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

The use of drugs, in Honduras, involves 25% of college students. The most used substances include legal and recreational drugs, such as alcohol. This study aimed to identify the use of drugs and socio-demographic factors in a sample of 260 medical students. RESULTS: Average age of 20 years old, unemployed and religious women, single, with no children. Alcohol was the most consumed drug in the last six months for recreational purposes. The following stimulants were frequently consumed: caffeine, mate herb tea, energetic drinks and Coke. Drugs like marijuana, cocaine, valium and sedatives were used in smaller proportions. The reasons reported by women were: to alleviate tiredness and improve their academic performance. The men's reasons were recreation and to alleviate psychological tension. This research has implications for the development of drugs prevention programs in universities.

ASSOCIATION OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS WITH DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN LESS THAN FIVE YEARS: A SECONDARY ANALYSIS OF MULTIPLE INDICATOR CLUSTER SURVEY SINDH 2014

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Syed Mustansir Hussain Zaidi ◽  
Hira Fatima Waseem
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Cluster Survey ◽  
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Multiple Indicator ◽  
Mother Education ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Diarrhea founds to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than five years. Various factors are associated with diarrhea but socio-demographic factors are the main key elements, which associated with diarrhea. Methods: This study was examined association of socio-demographic factors with diarrhea in children less than five years of age of Sindh, Pakistan, using data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted from January 2014 to August 2014. Data were collected for 18,108 children in whom 16,449 children had complete data of demographic variables being included in the analysis. Bivariate analysis was done using Pearson's Chi square test and multivariate analysis being done using binary logistic regression. Results: We found increased risk of diarrhea among children lives in rural areas while household wealth index quintile was also associated with diarrhea. Children in the poor, middle and fourth wealth index quintiles being at increased risk of diarrhea compared to children in the richest wealth index quintile. The highest risk of diarrhea was found for the child having mother with no education as well as children aged 12-23 months. Conclusion: Age of child, mother education and wealth index found significant with diarrhea while Male children, child aged 12-23 months, child with no mother education, child from rural areas and child from poor households found with high risk of diarrhea.

Prevalence and Socio-demographic Factors of Aggression among Medical College Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Mirzaei-Alavijeh ◽  
P. Hossini ◽  
S. Hayati ◽  
A. Aghaei ◽  
B. Karami-Matin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors
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