scholarly journals A Brief Web-Based Nutrition Intervention for Young Adult University Students: Development and Evaluation Protocol Using the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model

10.2196/11992 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. e11992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Whatnall ◽  
Amanda Patterson ◽  
Melinda Hutchesson
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
University Students ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Evaluation Protocol

scholarly journals Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the Eating Advice to Students (EATS) Brief Web-Based Nutrition Intervention for Young Adult University Students: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan C Whatnall ◽  
Amanda J Patterson ◽  
Simon Chiu ◽  
Christopher Oldmeadow ◽  
Melinda J Hutchesson
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
University Students ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The University ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Young adult university students are a priority population for nutrition intervention. This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the EATS (Eating Advice to Students) brief (i.e., single use) web-based nutrition intervention for young adult university students. A 3-month pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 124 students aged 17–35 from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Participants were randomized to EATS (n = 62) or attention control (n = 62). EATS aimed to improve four target eating behaviors (vegetables, fruit, discretionary foods, breakfast). Primary outcomes were feasibility (recruitment, retention, usage, program acceptability). Recruitment and retention numbers were recorded, the program acceptability was assessed by a process evaluation survey and the website usage was objectively tracked. Preliminary efficacy was assessed via changes in diet quality (primary), fruit, vegetables, discretionary foods and breakfast intake, measured using Food Frequency Questionnaire. Recruitment was completed in five weeks. Retention was 73% (90/124) at 3-months. Intervention participants used EATS 1.5 ± 1.0 times. Satisfaction with EATS was rated at 4.04 ± 0.74 (maximum five). Intervention participants significantly decreased the percentage energy/day from discretionary foods compared with control (−4.8%, 95%CI −8.6, −1.1, p = 0.012, d = −0.34). No significant between-group differences were observed for diet quality, fruit, vegetable or breakfast intakes. EATS demonstrated high feasibility, particularly for reach and acceptability. The university setting and a brief web-based intervention show promise in engaging young adults to improve their eating behaviors.

scholarly journals A Brief Web-Based Nutrition Intervention for Young Adult University Students: Development and Evaluation Protocol Using the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Whatnall ◽  
Amanda Patterson ◽  
Melinda Hutchesson
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
University Students ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
Web Based

BACKGROUND Young adults are a priority population for nutrition interventions because of the high prevalence of unhealthy eating behaviors, high risk of weight gain, and the importance of this life stage for developing lifelong eating behaviors. Innovative intervention strategies are needed to reach and engage young adults, whereas more detailed reporting of intervention development and testing would facilitate progress in this challenging research area. OBJECTIVE This paper describes the development of the EATS (Eating Advice To Students) intervention, a targeted, brief Web-based nutrition intervention for young adult (17 to 35 years) university students, and describes the pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess intervention feasibility. METHODS EATS was developed using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model. The development involved a cross-sectional survey of university students’ eating behaviors and determinants, a systematic review of brief nutrition interventions, and consultation with a project steering committee. EATS was developed as a website with 4 components: (1) brief screening quiz with personalized feedback, (2) provision of information, tips, and strategies for each target eating behavior (consumption of vegetables, fruit, discretionary foods, and breakfast) and 2 guided exercises to facilitate behavior change, (3) goal setting, and (4) creating strategies. A pilot RCT with students from the University of Newcastle, Australia, was conducted from February to July 2018. The students were randomized to EATS or a brief Web-based alcohol intervention (attention control). The process evaluation included intervention acceptability (Web-based survey postintervention completion) and objective usage data (collected in real time). Efficacy data (Web-based survey at baseline and 3 months) included diet quality, consumption of target food groups (eg, fruits and vegetables), alcohol intake, self-efficacy to perform target eating behaviors, and well-being. RESULTS Collection of the 3-month follow-up data was completed in July 2018. CONCLUSIONS EATS presents an innovative solution to many of the difficulties faced in targeting young adults to improve their eating behaviors. Given the strong methodological approach undertaken, this study provides a significant contribution to advance this research area. CLINICALTRIAL Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12618000118202; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=374365&isReview=true (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/765o5fVwa) INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPOR DERR1-10.2196/11992

Sexual Dimorphism among the Kathmandu University Students Assessed by Anthropometric Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (05) ◽  
pp. 20469-20472
Author(s):  
Shakya R ◽  
Bhattacharya SC ◽  
Shrestha R
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
University Students ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Clinically Normal ◽  
Crime Detection ◽  
Males And Females

Objectives: To observe the sexual dimorphism among the young adult age group ranging from 18-21 years, of Kathmandu University students by measuring craniofacial circumference and canthal distances. Rationale of the study: These data could be useful for establishing the craniofacial standards and adds an implementation on plastic surgery, crime detection as well as in the industrial field. Method: 300 clinically normal students of Kathmandu University aged between 18-21 years were examined for the study. Fronto-occipital circumference, outer and inner canthal distances were measured. All the parameters were compared between males and females. Result: The cranial circumference as well as the inner and outer canthal distance in males was found to be significantly higher as compared to the females. Conclusion: The results concluded that sexual dimorphism remarkably exists in young adults of Kathmandu University students.

scholarly journals The Psychological Impact of Strict and Prolonged Confinement on Business Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic at a Spanish University

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Marie Garvey ◽  
Inmaculada Jimeno García ◽  
Sara Helena Otal Franco ◽  
Carlos Mir Fernández
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Severe Anxiety

The study was carried out to examine the situation of university students from one month after the beginning of a very strict confinement process in Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students responded to a survey which included the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) together with other questions relating to their general well-being from the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS). A total of 198 university students answered the web-based survey. The questionnaire was generated using Microsoft Forms and was explained and distributed online. The results indicated that around 18.7% of students were suffering from severe anxiety and 70.2% were suffering either mild or moderate anxiety at this point of the strict confinement process. The findings show that when emotional well-being (quality of sleep, the perception of feeling fear, death of a relative) is reduced and material well-being is negatively affected (income level) anxiety levels are increased. On the other hand, the results show that having good interpersonal relationships with family members and taking care of personal development (routines and habits that make them feel good) help reduce anxiety levels. The female students in the sample also suffered higher levels of anxiety than males during strict confinement.

Using Poisson Regression Model to Examine Student Travel Frequency Patterns in Beijing

2014 ◽  
Vol 1030-1032 ◽  
pp. 2738-2741
Author(s):  
Guang Jun Zhan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Poisson Regression Model ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Online Travel ◽  
Student Travel

This paper applies Poisson regression model to examine university students' travel frequencies and relevant influence factors, using the data collected from four universities in Beijing by a web-based online travel survey. It finds that student grade, family income and school attended have significant effects on students' travel frequency. The study results reveal students travel frequency characteristics at a disaggregate level and provide information to well understand student travel frequency patterns.

scholarly journals Penerapan Payment Gateway pada Aplikasi Marketplace Waroeng Mahasiswa Menggunakan Midtrans

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 387
Author(s):  
Al Fian ◽  
Petrus Sokibi ◽  
Lena Magdalena
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Programming Language ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Work Program ◽  
Transaction Process ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Payment Gateway

Catur Insan Cendekia University is one of the universities in Cirebon City which is based on technology and management. As an educational institution that has a technopreneur campus slogan, many Catur Insan Cendekia University students have implemented entrepreneurship courses and have developed into new entrepreneurial owners scattered on various social media. However, due to limited space and marketing reach in the campus area, many academicians do not see the product / service offerings made by Catur Insan Cendekia University students. So a work program called Waroeng Mahasiswa was launched by BKM CIC with the aim of being a space for students to market their products / services in the Catur Insan Cendekia University campus area. The Waroeng Mahasiswa work program will be developed into a web-based marketplace application made using the PHP programming language. This marketplace application will also be equipped with an online payment system that is integrated with Midtrans as a payment gateway service provider to make the transaction process faster, easier and more practical.

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