scholarly journals Association between Demographic Profile, Type of School and Dental Appearance Affecting Choice of Spouse among Undergraduates in Enugu, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Azubuike C. Okeke ◽  
Nneka K. Onyejaka ◽  
Nkiruka Folaranmi
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
Type Of School

Background: Aspects of life such as social interactions and choice of partners can be influenced by human appearance. This study identified the effect of dental appearance on the choice of spouse among undergraduate students in Enugu. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was at Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy and Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. The study lasted for 3 months. Methodology: 402 final year students were recruited for the study but 4(1.0%) submitted incompletely filled questionnaires while 398(99.0%) submitted completely filled questionnaires. The mean age was 22.0± 2.24 years. More females 235(59.0%) than males 163(41.0%) participated in the study. Many were attending dental school 253(63.6%) while 145(36.4%) were attending non dental schools. All 379(95.2%) students who wished to get married believed that dental appearance can influence the choice of spouse. There was significant association between sex (P<0.001) and wish to get married and type of school (P=0.001) and dental appearance affecting choice of spouse. Conclusion: Many of the study participants wished to get married. Those attending dental school will consider dental appearance when making choice of a spouse and scattered teeth will affect the choice of spouse most negatively.

scholarly journals Stress in dental undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Divya Menon ◽  
Ashwin Jawdekar ◽  
Nikhita Gune ◽  
Jyotirmayee Dalai
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Mean

Background: Dental schools are highly demanding and students are exposed to different stress factors which affect their academic performance. Identification of the potential sources of stress is important in the dental education programme, as it gives opportunity to take various measures to prevent stress in the dental school environment. The aim of this study was to examine the perceived stressors in dental undergraduate students studying at a private institution in a metro city. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire based cross-sectional study was conducted among 176 third and fourth year students, interns and externs of a dental school who gave written voluntary consent. The instrument used to record stress was a pre-validated questionnaire, i.e., the modified version of the Graduate Dental Environmental Stress scale. Results were recorded on a four point Likert scale. The mean GDES30 score was calculated across the sample and also compared across categories such as gender, year of study and residence using the one way ANOVA test. The questionnaire was divided into various domains such as academic, clinical, patient, faculty, financial, insecurity regarding professional future and personal domains and the stress levels compared across the same. Results: The mean GDES30 score across the sample was 2.44(SD=0.43) corresponding to somewhat stressful on the Likert scale. Significantly higher mean GDES30 scores were seen in the domains of insecurity regarding professional future followed by clinical and patient domains. Significantly higher stress levels were seen in females compared to males and interns compared to all other years of study. Conclusion: Moderate stress levels were perceived in the clinical year dental students participating in this study. Regulatory bodies and counsellors should focus on helping students cope with stress, thereby improving the performance of students as well as their quality of life and overall health. Key Words: Occupational stress, Graduate Dental Environmental (GDES) Scale, dental undergraduate students

scholarly journals Magnitude of Mental Distress and its Determinants Among Medical and Health Science Regular Undergraduate Students at Jimma University: Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liyew Agenagnew Gebeyaw ◽  
Desalew Tilahun ◽  
Yonas Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Self Reporting Questionnaire ◽  
Jimma University

Background: Mental distress is a group of mental problems manifested by symptoms of insomnia, fatigue, irritability, forgetfulness, difficulty in concentrating, and somatic complaints. University students have more severe mental health problems than the general population. Objectives: Therefore, this study attempted to assess the magnitude of mental distress and its determinants among medical and health science regular undergraduate students at Jimma University. Methods: A descriptive institutional-based with cross-sectional study design was conducted at Jimma University from March to April 2017 on regular undergraduate medical and health science students of the Faculty of Health Science. Study participants were selected from each batch using simple random sampling techniques and from the department by lottery method. Mental distress was assessed by using Self-Reporting questionnaire-20. Participants with score of eight and above on the Self-Reporting questionnaire-20 were considered as having mental distress. Chi-square and descriptive statistics were done using SPSS-20. Results: From a total of 369 study participants, about 354 gave the response rate of (95.9%). The magnitude of mental distress among medical and health science students was 35.03 %. Most of the respondents were males by sex and the mean age of the respondents was 23 years with SD ± 6. Age, sex, year of study, the practice of religion, presence of family history of mental illness, department choice, and ever use of substance (chat chewing and alcohol) were predictor variables and significantly associated with mental distress at P < 0.05. Conclusions: The magnitude of mental distress in our study was 35.03% and it needs intervention and addressing the mentioned factors significantly associated with mental distress.

scholarly journals Prevalence of nomophobia among the undergraduate medical students of Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish B. R. ◽  
Bharath J.
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Nomophobia (no mobile phobia), is the fear an individual gets if he is out of mobile phone contact due to no network, has run out of balance or run out of battery; the persons gets anxious, which adversely affects the concentration level of the person. Since the younger generation is the latest consumer of the mobile phones and the under 25 year age group in professional colleges like medical colleges use mobile phones quite frequently this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of nomophobia in the undergraduate students of Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya.Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences during May 2018 to June 2018. All undergraduate students were included i.e. same as study population (n=450). Data collection was done during June 2018 using structured questionnaire.Results: Mean age of the study participants was 20.1±1.3 years. Majority of the study population were hostelites. Approximate amount of money spent on last recharge/last postpaid bill was INR 354.1±185.0. Main reasons for using smartphones were ‘to call family members’, ‘using internet for academics’ and ‘for social networking’. Prevalence of moderate to severe nomophobia among the study population was 99.0%. No statistical significant difference was observed between gender and nomophobia.Conclusions: Prevalence of nomophobia among undergraduate medical student was 99.0% and majority had moderate level of nomophobia. There was no association between nomophobia and gender, place of present residence, amount of money spent on last recharge. 

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Civil Servants Working in Arba Minch Town, South Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Aschenaki Kalssa ◽  
Gistane Ayele ◽  
Alemu Tamiso ◽  
Tadele Girum
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Public Health Challenge ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Despite Hypertension is a global public health challenge and a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and death attention was not given in developing countries. Therefore measuring the prevalence and identifying predictors of Hypertension is very important. Institution based cross sectional study design was employed from March–April, 2016 by taking 319 randomly selected civil servants working in in Arba Minch town. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and standardized instruments for physical examination by 5 trained nurses. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. Bi-variable and Multivariate logistic regression was employed for analysis of risk factors. The mean SBP and DBP of study participants were 120.87 + 14.15 mmHg and 80.28 + 8.8 mmHg, respectively. The prevalence of hypertension was found to be 27.8% (95% CI = 22.9-32.7%). Civil servants of age 50 years and above [AOR = 13.3], age 40-49 years [AOR = 5], age 30-39 years [AOR = 3.5], abdominal obesity [AOR=12.2], general obesity [AOR = 4.2], stress status [AOR = 12.3], current alcohol drink [AOR = 3.3], ex-drinker [AOR = 8.9] and family history of hypertension [AOR = 5.6] were found to be significantly associated with hypertension. The prevalence indicates that it is hidden epidemic in this population; therefore for screening and risk reduction program are needed.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Civil Servants Working in Arba Minch Town, South Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Aschenaki Kalssa ◽  
Gistane Ayele ◽  
Alemu Tamiso ◽  
Tadele Girum
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
Public Health Challenge ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Despite Hypertension is a global public health challenge and a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and death attention was not given in developing countries. Therefore measuring the prevalence and identifying predictors of Hypertension is very important. Institution based cross sectional study design was employed from March–April, 2016 by taking 319 randomly selected civil servants working in in Arba Minch town. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and standardized instruments for physical examination by 5 trained nurses. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. Bi-variable and Multivariate logistic regression was employed for analysis of risk factors. The mean SBP and DBP of study participants were 120.87 <span style="text-decoration: underline;">+</span> 14.15 mmHg and 80.28 <span style="text-decoration: underline;">+</span> 8.8 mmHg, respectively. The prevalence of hypertension was found to be 27.8% <br /> (95% CI = 22.9-32.7%). Civil servants of age 50 years and above <br /> [AOR = 13.3], age 40-49 years [AOR = 5], age 30-39 years [AOR = 3.5], abdominal obesity [AOR=12.2], general obesity [AOR = 4.2], stress status [AOR = 12.3], current alcohol drink [AOR = 3.3], ex-drinker [AOR = 8.9] and family history of hypertension [AOR = 5.6] were found to be significantly associated with hypertension. The prevalence indicates that it is hidden epidemic in this population; therefore for screening and risk reduction program are needed.

scholarly journals Stress and Its Association With Involvement in Online Classes: A Cross-sectional Study Among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College, South India

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohith Motappa ◽  
Malavika Sachith ◽  
Pracheth R
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
South India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
The Mean

Abstract BackgroundWith the implementation of lockdown and all students restricted to their houses, medical education has shifted towards the online mode. The objective of this study was to assess stress during the pandemic and the association between stress and involvement in online classes among students of a medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka, South India.MethodologyA cross-sectional study was conducted among 324 undergraduate students at a medical college in Mangalore, Karnataka, South India. The extent of stress was assessed using a perceived stress scale (PSS), and a questionnaire was used to identify different stressors and to understand the participant’s involvement in online classes. All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations.ResultsIn this study, the mean perceived stress score was 21.66 ± 4. Moderate stress was observed in 262 (85%) students. The main stressors noted were inability to focus (173 (56.4%)) and fear of exams (153 (49.8%)). A significant association was noted between stress and involvement in online classes.ConclusionThis study thereby highlights the need for more attention to the various stressors among students and for making online classes student friendly.

scholarly journals Scientific Paper Production by Iranian Dental Schools Between 2015 and 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heshmatollah Heidari ◽  
Aira Sabokseir ◽  
Seyyed Taghi Heydari ◽  
Mehrdad Vossoughi ◽  
Ali Golkari
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Paper ◽  
Research Society ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
School Faculty ◽  
Dental Schools

Background: Journal articles published by Iranian dental school faculty members have followed an upward trend Since 2000, based on: (1) the global growth rate; (2) the increase in the number of country’s dental schools and their relatively higher number of faculty members; and (3) the health ministry’s emphasis on research and scientific publications. Hence, it is important to keep ourselves up to date about the trend of scientific articles published by Iranian dental schools. Objectives: This study aimed to extract the number and quantitative value of articles authored by faculty members of Iranian dental schools that are indexed in three databases of SCOPUS, PubMed, and the Web of Science (WoS/ISI) from 2015 to 2019. Methods: A five-year cross-sectional study was conducted on the above-mentioned databases, using a similar strategy for all databases. Words “Iran” and “dent*” were searched in affiliations. The obtained results were investigated in-depth. The details of search results were checked out one by one. Only those articles with at least one author genuinely affiliated to an Iranian dental school were included for further assessment. The “number of articles” authored by at least one author and those with the “first author” affiliated to an Iranian dental school were counted. Then, the “quantitative value” or share of each author was calculated by dividing one by the number of authors of the article. The three variables were compared among databases, dental schools, and study years. Results: A total of 3922, 2473, and 2345 articles were retrieved from SCOPUS, PubMed, and WoS, respectively. Concerning SCOPUS and WoS databased, all three study variables had an increasing trend from 2015 to 2018 but decreased in 2019. In PubMed, however, the decline started from the beginning of the study period. Conclusions: The observed decline in the number of scientific papers produced or published at the end of the study period is worrying. The novel variable of “quantitative value” that was calculated in this study can be regarded as an appropriate and feasible indicator to determine the number of scientific papers published by individuals, dental schools, and the whole country’s dental research society, compared to other variables. Policymakers should rethink facilitating publication in accredited journals, especially those indexed in PubMed.

scholarly journals Scholarships for Scientific Initiation Encourage Post-Graduation Degree

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela S. Pinto ◽  
Gustavo G. Nascimento ◽  
Matheus S. Mendes ◽  
Fabrício A. Ogliari ◽  
Flávio F. Demarco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
Phd Programs

This study aimed to evaluate the factors associated with the decision to attend an academic post-graduation program by dental students. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2012, last-year undergraduate students from Dental Schools of Southern Brazil. A closed questionnaire was applied including questions grouped in three different blocks: pre-graduate, undergraduate period and future perspectives. The outcome was the decision to pursuit an academic post-graduation degree. Associations were tested using chi-squared test and chi-squared test for linear trends when appropriate. Multivariate Poisson regression was also performed. The sample was composed by 671 students (response rate of 69.9%, n=467). In relation to future perspectives, 68% of the interviewed students intended to attend a post-graduation program, but only 17.5% would choose a program with academic and research post-graduation program (Master and PhD programs). In the final model, students from public universities (PR 2.08, 95%CI 1.41-3.08) and students that received scientific initiation scholarship (PR 1.93 95%CI 1.14-3.27) presented a twice greater prevalence to seek academic post-graduate programs. Students with higher family incomes showed a lower prevalence to seek these programs (PR 0.50, 95%IC 0.28-0.90). Scholarships seem to encourage undergraduate students to pursue stricto sensu post-graduation.

Frequency and Determinants of Obesity/Overweight among Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2835-2837
Author(s):  
Saima Naz Mohsin ◽  
Muddassir Barkat ◽  
Atiq Ahmad ◽  
Ambreen Muddassir ◽  
Rizwan Jameel
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Overweight Or Obesity

Objectives: To determine the frequency of overweight or obese among undergraduates and enlist the determinants of overweight or obese among undergraduates. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore from 1st February 2021 to 31st July 2021. Methodology: Two hundred undergraduates aged 15-25 years were included who anonymously provide the information related to BMI and information on their life style and dietary and physical habits. Results: Seventy eight (39%) undergraduates students were found as overweight or obese and 122 (61%) were as normal weight. There was a significant association between gender and overweight or obese being higher among females (p=0.04) and a highly significant association was found between residence in hostel and overweight or obesity (p=0.000). Significant association of physical activity (p=0.000), place of breakfast (p=0.000), soft drink usage (p=0.004), snack taking between breakfast and lunch (p=0.000), tea habit >2 times/day (p=0.001) and sleep duration (p=0.000) were observed among study participants. Conclusion: High frequency of overweight or obesity was found among undergraduates. Poor dietary habits and inactive physical life were main factors those were associated with overweight or obesity. Counselling can be done for these students for adopting preventive lifestyle in order to prevent overweight or obesity and its consequences. Key words:Frequency, Determinants, Obesity, Undergraduate students

scholarly journals Tobacco Use among University Students of Jazan Region: Gender Differences and Associated Factors

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Salih Mahfouz ◽  
Rashad Mohammed Alsanosy ◽  
Abdelrahim Mutwakel Gaffar ◽  
Anwar Makeen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Objectives. The main objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of tobacco use and behavioral patterns among undergraduate students at higher education institutions in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia during the 2011-2012 academic year and to investigate factors that contribute to tobacco use by gender.Methods. A cross-sectional study of 4100 undergraduate students was conducted. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on the extent and pattern of tobacco consumption and factors associated with tobacco use.Results. Current smokers accounted for 16.8% (95% CI: 15.6–18.1) of the population sampled; 25.6% (95% CI: 23.8–27.5) of males were current smokers, whereas only 4.6% (95% CI: 3.6–5.8) of females were current smokers (P=0.000). Multivariate analysis revealed that the most important variables explaining tobacco use among study participants were the use of khat (OR=14.05;P=0.000), smoking status of friends (OR=2.25;P=0.000), and substance use by friends (OR=1.81;P=0.001).Conclusions. The results demonstrated that khat use was the main predictor for smoking in Jazan for both males and females. Interventions should be designed to reduce the use of tobacco among university students.

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