scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of risk factors and hypertension among adolescent Senior High School students

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 1173-1180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Amponsem-Boateng ◽  
Weidong Zhang ◽  
Timothy Oppong Bonney ◽  
Godfrey Opolot ◽  
Emmanuel Kumi Duodu Kyere
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Senior High School Students

scholarly journals Artificial neural network application for identifying risk of depression in high school students: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang-Fang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Abstract Background Identifying important factors contributing to depression is necessary for interrupting risk pathways to minimize adolescent depression. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression in high school students and develop a model for identifying risk of depression among adolescents. Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 1190 adolescents from two high schools in eastern China participated in the study. Artificial neurol network (ANN) was used to establish the identification model. Results The prevalence of depression was 29.9% among the students. The model showed the top five protective and risk factors including perceived stress, life events, optimism, self-compassion and resilience. ANN model accuracy was 81.06%, with sensitivity 65.3%, specificity 88.4%, and area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves 0.846 in testing dataset. Conclusion The ANN showed the good performance in identifying risk of depression. Promoting the protective factors and reducing the level of risk factors facilitate preventing and relieving depression.

scholarly journals Knowledge and perceptions on COVID-19 among Senior High School students in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Bador Kamal Lettor ◽  
Paschal Awingura Apanga ◽  
Maxwell Tii Kumbeni ◽  
Ramatu Akunvane ◽  
Robert Akparibo
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
The Government ◽  
Senior High School Students

AbstractBackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In Ghana, policy interventions have been implemented by the Government to combat the pandemic. However, the knowledge and perceptions of Senior High School students are not investigated on the COVID-19 symptoms, transmission and the government policy measures.ObjectivesThe present study surveyed senior high school students to assess their knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 and the government policy measures to address the outbreak.MethodsThe study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design to assess the knowledge and perceptions of senior high school students on the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures put in place to address it. 624 senior high school students aged 18 years old and above were surveyed. Descriptive analysis was performed to assess knowledge and perceptions of COVID-19 symptoms, mode of transmissions and prevention.FindingsMost students were knowledgeable about COVID-19 symptoms, transmission and preventive measures. Majority of the students obtained information about COVID-19 from television, radio, social media, and from family and friends. Overall, the students also demonstrated a positive perception towards COVID-19 mode of transmission and preventive measures.ConclusionsOverall, senior high school students in the Bawku Municipality in Ghana demonstrated an appreciable level of knowledge and positive perception of COVID-19. Students cited television, radio, peer education and social media as their information sources for COVID-19. These media outlets should be prioritized in disseminating COVID 19 information to the public, especially students.

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