scholarly journals The Prevalence of Online High-Risk Phenomena in University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-33
Author(s):  
Martin Knytl
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students

Spiritual health: is it a determinant factor for preventing risky behaviors among university students?

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Ghonchepour ◽  
Mostafa Sohrabi ◽  
Zakiyeh Golestani ◽  
Fereshteh Biabanaki ◽  
Mahlagha Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors

Abstract Background The most common high-risk behaviors that have profound and adverse effects on the health of the community take place in the university environment. Nowadays, the necessity of exploring ways to correct and reduce the high-risk behaviors requires identification of its determinant factors. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the correlation between spiritual health and high-risk behaviors among university students in the southeast of Iran in 2017–2018. Method This survey was a cross-sectional study. The population was all students studying at three central Universities in Kerman. Eight hundred and four students participated in the survey using a quota sampling method. The research instrument was a demographic questionnaire and the 20-item spiritual well-being Palutzian and Ellison scale and the Iranian Adolescent Riskiness Scale (IARS), which includes 39 items for high-risk behaviors. Results The mean total score of high-risk behaviors was 79.16 ± 24.6 which was lower than the median (117). The spiritual health of the majority of subjects (66.7%) was moderate with an average of 90.65 ± 16.64. There was a significant negative correlation between the students’ spiritual health and their high-risk behaviors. Conclusion It is necessary and essential to plan and implement spiritual-based interventions to reduce the incidence of high-risk behaviors.

High-Risk Freshmen/Testing for Personality Differences between University Students with Vocational Problems and Educational Problems

1973 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassandra S. Bolyard ◽  
C. Joseph Martin ◽  
Craig G. Schoon ◽  
Robert F. Stahmann ◽  
Michael E. Osborn
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Personality Differences

The Attitude of Canadian University Students towards a Behaviour-Based Blood Donor Health Assessment Questionnaire

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 3342-3342
Author(s):  
Stephanie Lynn Go ◽  
Cindy Tze-Yung Lam ◽  
Yahui Tammy Lin ◽  
Deborah Joanne Wong ◽  
Alejandro Lazo-Langner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Risk Behaviours ◽  
Blood Safety ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Abstract 3342 Background: As part of Canadian Blood Services policy (CBS), men who have sex with men (MSM) are indefinitely deferred from donating blood due to an increased risk for HIV infection. This policy has generated controversy, especially amongst student populations, due its perceived discrimination against homosexual men. Objectives: 1) To determine the acceptability of a behaviour-based donor health questionnaire amongst Canadian university students and assess its suitability as an alternative to the current MSM policy. 2) To determine the perception of blood safety associated with specific risk behaviours. Methods: We conducted a survey amongst students at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. A questionnaire was designed that included questions found on the current CBS donor health survey, and behaviour-based questions derived from studies assessing high risk factors for HIV. For each question, participants were asked to rate its acceptability and its perceived effect on blood safety using 7-point Likert scales. They were also asked whether the question would deter them from future donations. Data was analyzed using non-parametric tests. Results: 741/3500 (21.2%) students participated in the study. Students rated both current and behavioural questions as equally acceptable and the majority (89-97%) would not be deterred from donating blood in the future by any question. The response scores for both sets of questions were significantly correlated. Questions on donor's sexual practices were rated less acceptable compared to those on high risk behaviours. Sexually transmitted infections, injection drug use and sex for money were considered high risk behaviours for blood safety (69-95% unsafe). In contrast, sexual practices (MSM, anal intercourse, condom use, knowledge of partner's sexual background) were rated less important for blood safety (30 to 62% unsafe). We found an inverse correlation between the perception of safety and the acceptability of questions (Table). 24.4% of students rated both questions on MSM status and a behaviour-based alternative as equally unacceptable. Discussion: A behaviour-based screening modification is unlikely to change opinions or satisfy those who object the current MSM policy. Acceptability of these questions might be related to a poor understanding of the effect of sexual practices on blood supply safety. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

A Five-Month Longitudinal Study of Psychache and Suicide Ideation: Replication in General and High-Risk University Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 611-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talia Troister ◽  
Michael P. Davis ◽  
Ashley Lowndes ◽  
Ronald R. Holden
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Suicide Ideation

Relationship of High PTSD Risk with Severity of ADHD Symptoms While Controlling the Effect of Impulsivity in a Sample of University Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S134-S134
Author(s):  
E. Dalbudak ◽  
C. Evren ◽  
B. Evren ◽  
S. Ozen
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Motor Impulsivity ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of

ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to evaluate relationship of high PTSD risk with severity of ADHD symptoms while controlling the effect of impulsivity in a sample of university students.MethodParticipants included 271 volunteered university students. Participants were evaluated with the Short Form Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11-SF), the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) and PTSD Checklist Civilian version (PCL-C).ResultsAge and gender did not differed between those with the high PTSD risk (n = 224, 82.7%) and those without (n = 47, 17.3%). BIS-11-SF and subscale scores, other than non-planning impulsivity (which showed no difference), and ASRS scores were higher among those with the high PTSD risk than those without. Severity of ADHD symptoms, particularly inattentiveness (IN) score, predicted the high risk of PTSD, together with the severity of motor impulsivity in a logistic regression model.ConclusionThese findings suggest that the severity of ADHD symptoms is related with the high risk of PTSD, while severity of motor impulsivity may have an effect on this relationship among young adults.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Human papillomavirus infection prevalence in female university students in Novi Sad, Serbia

2016 ◽  
Vol 144 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 300-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Kovacevic ◽  
Aleksandra Jovanovic-Galovic ◽  
Vladimir Petrovic ◽  
Zeljka Vinarz ◽  
Gordana Marinkovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Gynecological Examination ◽  
Hpv Types ◽  
Novi Sad

Introduction. Cervical cancer, attributed to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, represents the fourth most common and lethal cancer in Serbian women, and the second most common cancer in women aged 15-44. Objective. The aim of the study was to determine the presence of high-risk and low-risk HPV types in population of unvaccinated female university students in Novi Sad, Serbia, and to evaluate possible risk factors for HPV infection. Methods. Sample consisted of 250 young women (19-26 years of age) attending outpatient clinics for screening gynecological examination. All participants in the study completed a specially designed anonymous questionnaire. For the detection of HPV DNA, two commercial kits - High Risk HPV Real-TM and Low Risk HPV 6/11 Real-TM (Sacace Biotechnologies, Como, Italy) were used. Thirty positive samples were retested by GenoFlow HPV Array Test (DiagCor Bioscience Incorporation Limited, Hong Kong, China). Results. The overall prevalence rate of HPV was 61.6%. The most common HPV types in the present study were as follows: HPV 16, 31, 51, 52, and 18. Female students with only one sexual partner had significantly lower chance of having HPV infection. Other variables describing lifestyle did not show statistical significance. Conclusion. The present paper provides data on the prevalence of high- and low-risk HPV genotypes among university students in Novi Sad. Obtained results indicate the need for educational activities on sexually transmitted infections, including HPV, together with promotion of healthy lifestyles. According to our results, bivalent and quadrivalent prophylactic vaccines have the potential to prevent over 50% of infections. Percentage of protection with a second-generation prophylactic nonavalent vaccine would be more than 80%.

scholarly journals What’s Your Cap? The Highlights and Lowlights of Developing a Research and Theory-Driven Binge Drinking Prevention Initiative on a Canadian University Campus

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Bartlett ◽  
Dani Robertson-Boersma ◽  
Colleen Anne Dell ◽  
David Mykota
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Action Theory ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
University Campus ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
High Risk Drinking ◽  
The University

Binge drinking is a serious health concern on university campuses across North America. This article examines the development of the University of Saskatchewan Student Binge Drinking Prevention Initiative (BDPI) and its grounding within the theoretical and research literature. We begin the article by establishing the rates and patterns of high-­‐risk drinking among university students. Next, we review the BDPI’s formation, and its commitment to drawing upon the latest empirical evidence on prevention campaigns. We also look at the guidance that Community Coalition Action Theory provided to the BDPI’s development. Together, these approaches enabled the BDPI to be student-­‐run, proactive, and account for gender and other forms of diversity. Last, the central highlights and lowlights for students involved in the BDPI’s development are shared. This paper helps fill a gap in the literature on developing coalition prevention efforts aimed at reducing high-­‐risk alcohol consumption by university students. 

scholarly journals Lingering effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of first-year university students in Japan

PLoS ONE ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. e0262550
Author(s):  
Ryo Horita ◽  
Akihiro Nishio ◽  
Mayumi Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
High Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Subscale Score ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
First Year University

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is continuing unabated in Japan, as of October 2021. We aimed to compare first-year university students’ psychological distress before the pandemic in 2019, during the pandemic in 2020, and one year after the onset of the pandemic, in 2021. Methods The study conducted online surveys over three years from April to May each year. Participants were 400 first-year students in 2019, 766 in 2020, and 738 in 2021. We examined differences in scores on the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms—Japanese version (CCAPS-Japanese) between the three years using a one-way analysis of variance, and differences in the CCAPS-Japanese critical items using chi-squared test and residual analysis. Results The average scores on the Depression and Generalized Anxiety subscale in 2021 were significantly higher than those in 2020, but remained the same as in 2019. The Academic Distress subscale score in 2020 was the worst compared to 2019 and 2021. Meanwhile, the number of students who experienced severe suicidal ideation increased year by year from 2019 to 2021. Conclusion The mean mental health of first-year university students worsened after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and recovered to the pre-pandemic level over the next two years. However, the number of high-risk students with suicidal ideation continued to increase. A system is required for early detection and support for students at high risk of mental health issues.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice towards Alcohol Consumption in a Sample of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9528
Author(s):  
Marisa Patrizia Messina ◽  
Alessio D'Angelo ◽  
Rosaria Ciccarelli ◽  
Fabiola Pisciotta ◽  
Luigi Tramonte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
University Students ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Alcoholic Beverage ◽  
Social Pressure ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages

Objective: Alcohol affects many human systems and is involved in the pathogenesis of other diseases. Particular attention must be paid to alcohol consumption among young people. It has been shown that 25% of young people’s deaths are attributable to alcohol, and around 35 million people aged over 11 had consumed at least one alcoholic beverage in 2015. Study Design: Young people aged 18–24 were the most vulnerable to binge drinking in Italy, and 50.6% of teenagers drunk alcohol. Only a few studies in the literature have investigated those habits in university students. This study aims to examine alcohol use habits in a population of university students in Italy. Methods: Between 2018 and 2019, an anonymous online questionnaire was randomly sent to university students from 17 different universities in a network of research centres to study alcohol use disorders. The survey included socio-demographic information, questions about alcohol use, knowledge about alcohol consumption, and related risks. Used questionnaires were the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) and the Drinking Motive Questionnaire-Revised (DMQ-R). Results: the AUDIT-C revealed that 53.3% of students were high-risk drinkers. Regarding binge drinking habits, 13.1% of students admitted to binge drinking behavior at least once a month. In our sample, male students are more likely to be low-risk drinkers than female peers (p < 0.008). Students from northern Italy are more likely to be high-risk drinkers (p = 0.003). Beer (65.9%) and wine (60.9%) were the most consumed alcoholic beverages. The most common places to drink alcohol were pubs (85.5%). The most likely motivations to drink alcohol were enhancement (40.43%), social (38.39%), coping (15.63%), and social pressure or conformity (5.55%). Only 43.8% of participants reported having attended an educational course on alcohol. Conclusions: University students were not fully aware of the implications of alcohol misuse and will be part of the adult society as critical figures and future leaders. It is imperative to inform students about alcohol consumption risks and investigate the motivations to drink. Stress, anxiety, and social pressure are only a few issues young people are exposed to. Special attention must be paid to young people and their coping strategies that involve substance abuse by using educative, preventive, and motivational approaches.

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