scholarly journals Use of food labels and beliefs about diet–disease relationships among university students

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon C Smith ◽  
Jeffrey G Taylor ◽  
Alison M Stephen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Label Information ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The University

AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to measure the reported use of nutrition information on food labels by a population of university students and to determine if label users differed from non-users in terms of gender and specific beliefs related to label information and diet–disease relationships, specifically fat and heart disease and fibre and cancer.DesignA single-stage cluster sampling technique was used. Data was obtained using a self-administered, validated questionnaire.SettingThe present investigation took place at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada in the autumn of 1997.SubjectsA total of 553 students in randomly selected classes in the College of Arts and Science took part in the survey (92% response rate). The sample consisted of roughly equal numbers of males and females, most between the ages of 18 and 24.ResultsThere were approximately equal numbers of label users and non-users among males, while label users outnumbered non-users by almost four to one among females. The importance of nutrition information on food labels was the only belief that differed significantly between label users and non-users for both sexes. For females, no other beliefs distinguished label users from non-users. However, for males, significant differences were found between label users and non-users on the beliefs that nutrition information is truthful and that a relationship between fibre and cancer exists.ConclusionsFemales appear to use food labels more often than do males. The only consistently observed difference between label users and non-users (male and female) was that users believed in the importance of nutrition information on food labels while non-users did not.

Gender Differences in Entrepreneurial Attitude & Intentions among university Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-200
Author(s):  
Ilham Hassan Fathelrahman Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
New Venture ◽  
Venture Creation ◽  
New Business ◽  
Future Data ◽  
The University

This empirical study aims at assessing the attitudes, perception and intention of university students towards entrepreneurship and new venture creation with a focus on gender differences in entrepreneurial perceptions and intentions to start new business in the future. Data were collected using a questionnaire-based survey of 350 students at the University of Khartoum in Sudan. The target population was the students in the final year in the University of Khartoum. The stratified sampling technique was used to select the sample size because the population consisted of a number of subgroups that differed in their characteristics. The results showed significant differences between genders in entrepreneurial intentions and its antecedents. Thus, it is important that customized approaches based on gender are needed for developing entrepreneurial intentions among college students.

scholarly journals Caffeine Consumption & Perception of Its Effects Amongst University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 46-51
Author(s):  
Umer Maqsood ◽  
Roop Zahra ◽  
Muhammad Zahid Latif ◽  
Hena Athar ◽  
Gul Muhammad Shaikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Caffeine Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caffeine Withdrawal ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Introduction: A variety of research studies have shown that caffeine usage is highly prevalent among university students and many of them have different perception of its effect on their mental and physical health. These perceptions can influence the intake of caffeine which may lead to its addiction, resulting in serious public health consequences. Aims & Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine the frequency of caffeine consumption and the perception of its effects among university students. Place and duration of study: This study was conducted within 6 months duration, from May 2018 to October 2019 among students of three private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. Material & Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A sample size of 670 university students was taken and the data were collected from three private universities of Lahore through convenience sampling technique. The perception of effects of caffeine was determined through a pre-validated questionnaire, Caffeine Expectancy Questionnaire (CaffEQ) from consumers and nonconsumers of caffeine. Results: A total of 670 university students participated in the study, out of which, 278 (41.5%) were males and 392 (58.5%) were females. 506 (75.5%) participants were consumer of caffeine, while 164 (24.5%) were non consumer. The occurrence of caffeine consumption was more in males (79.9%) than in females (72.4%). Participants reported that they consume caffeine because it makes them feel more alert (83.4%), they experience caffeine withdrawal without caffeine (83%) and caffeine makes them feel more energetic (80.6%). The perceptions due to which participants don't consume caffeine were that they expect caffeine makes their heartbeat irregular (81.7%), they don't like the way caffeine makes them feel (80.5%) and caffeine makes them irritable (76.8%). Conclusion: The study concludes that male students had more tendencies towards caffeine consumption than females. Perceptions for consuming caffeine were feeling of alertness, experiencing caffeine withdrawal symptoms, feeling of energy and ability to work over long periods of time after having caffeine. The perceptions for not consuming caffeine were irregular heartbeat, bad feelings, irritability, and sleep disturbances.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Tea Consumption among University Students of South-Eastern Region of Bangladesh and Associated Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1357-1361
Author(s):  
Jakia Sultana Jothi ◽  
Nahidur Rahman ◽  
Anindya Chakraborty ◽  
Shireen Akther
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Behaviour Pattern ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Tea Consumption ◽  
Stimulant Effect ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Regular Consumption ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

Tea has become an integral part of our culture and everyday life due to taste, together with a refreshing and mildly stimulant effect. The study was carried out to investigate the behaviour pattern and prevalence observed due to regular consumption of tea as a source of caffeine among the university students using a self-reported validated questionnaire. Socio-demographic and data related to tea consumption pattern were collected and analysed statistically. Among 245 study participants, the majority chose a greater proportion of tea (83.7%) followed by coffee (14.7%). The main reasons for tea consumption by university students included keeping alert during the examination period (38.8%), followed by the removal of anxiety and stress. Students (around 61%) mostly consume 2-3 cup of tea per day. According to the study, 12.7% of students had never consumed tea. More than two-thirds (66.9%) of the students reported having a sound sleep, normal BMI and blood pressure, a majority of them were engaged with regular physical exercise. The study also illustrated that most of the students (52.7%) give priority to the quality of the product rather than price, brand and taste while buying packaged tea leaves. Thus, this study provides basics about the prevalence and presents a recommendation for expanding tea consumption market among the university students.

scholarly journals The Level of Psychological Security among Sample of Nizwa University students in the Sultanate of Oman: مستوى الأمن النفسي لدى عينة من طلبة جامعة نزوى في سلطنة عمان

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (30) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nasser Said Al-Sawafi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

    This study aimed to find out the level of Psychological Security of Nizwa University students and to find out the differences in level of Psychological Security according to gender (males/ females), the sample included (238) males and females. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach was used. The researcher used the Maslow scale for the sense of Psychological Security and interpolation by Dawani and Dirani (1983) in the Abdullah’s study (1996) after verifying its validity and stability. The study sample (238) students from Nizwa University in the Sultanate of Oman were randomly chosen. The findings of the study could be summarized as the following: there is a high level of Psychological Security with Nizwa University students according to the comprehensive Psychological Security scale with a median (2.24) feeling with Psychological Security compares to threat with average (2.29) and feeling love to hatred with average (2.25) feeling with loyalty to loneliness with average (2.19), there is a significant difference at the level of α=0.05 between males and females in favour of the males. In light of the results, a number of recommendations and proposals were submitted to enhance the level of psychological security among students of the University of Nizwa, and the general Omani and Arab universities.    

scholarly journals Self-Medication amongst the university students of Multan, Pakistan- A questionnaire based survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samman Chughtai
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Common Condition ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
The University

Self-medication is a common incidence in the world today. This study aims to evaluate self-medication among university students of Multan, Pakistan. This randomized cross sectional study was carried out in Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan during December 2015- January 216. A sample size of 200 students was randomly selected. Response rate was 90% (n=182).The prevalence of self-medication among the students was determined to be 83%. There was difference in perception of pharmacy students and students of other professions. Most common condition in which students did self-medication was headache (49.66%; n=75). Students also showed tendency of self-medication in case of herbal and essential oil products (46.35%). Awareness concerning insecurity and benefits of self-medication must be spread among students to avoid the complications of self-medication. 

scholarly journals Pengaruh Terpaan Tayangan Religi di Televisi Terhadap Sikap dan Perilaku Taqwa Pemirsa

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chendi Liana ◽  
Herta Armianti ◽  
Muhammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Action Model ◽  
In Trans ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The University ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

This research entitled Influence of Impression on Religious Display on Television (Trans TV) on attitude and behavior of Taqwa Pemirsa (Student of Attahiriah Islamic University), which aims to 1) to know about exposure of religious event in Trans TV to viewers, ie Attahiriah University students, 2) Attitudes and behaviors of the audience, and 3) knowing whether the religious event's exposure to the audiences affected their attitude and piety behaviors. Research using correlation method using sampling technique, purposive sampling. Which with the formula Yamane obtained 98 respondents from the University Attahiriyah. Data collection tools used are questionnaires, observation and literature study. This research uses S-O-R model (stimulus-organism-response) and AIDDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Decision, Action). Model S-O-R to see the effect of stimuli in the form of religious impressions to the audience (organisms) in which the response is the attitude and behavior of taqwa. While the AIDDA Model to see whether the attention of the attention will generate interest, then desire, then influence the decision and action as conveyed in the message in the show, such as attitude and Taqwa behavior. Research shows the relationship between variables X and variable Y is a high correlation between religious impressions Impression on attitudes and behavior of university students attitudes taqwa. After calculation using correlation Pearson's correlation formula (product moment) obtained correlation coefficient value of 0.79. So that the influence of exposure to religious impressions is important to create or foster attitudes and behavior of the audience, especially students attahiriyah.

ATTRACTION OF STUDENTS TOWARDS BEAUTY PRODUCTS

2011 ◽  
Vol 01 (03) ◽  
pp. 104-108
Author(s):  
Fouzia Ali ◽  
Ali Raza ◽  
Syed Usman Izhar ◽  
Muhammad Shoaib ◽  
Waqas Amin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Future Study ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The University ◽  
Beauty Products

The purpose of this study was to measure the correlation and impact of deceptive beauty advertising (Ads) with and on the buying behavior of the university students toward beauty products. Developed instrument contained nineteen questions. Five point Likert scale was used and the response rate was 94.667%. Two variables were computed; buying behavior of university students towards beauty products was dependent variable; and deceptive beauty ads were independent variable. Descriptive statistics, correlation and liner regression techniques were used with the help of SPSS 16. Positive and significant correlation and impact was found with and on the buying behavior of university students toward beauty products which means that the use of beauty products increases with the increase in deception in beauty products ads. The data were collected from university students and non-serious attitude of students were the limitations of this study. In this study, the main focus was on the buying behavior of students and beauty products ads, and it will serve as a benchmark for prospective researchers for future study.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN PARAPHRASING PARAGRAPHS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Cindy Hannisya Relia ◽  
Afrianto Daud ◽  
Syofia Delfi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Education ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Online Test ◽  
The University ◽  
English Students

This research examined university students’ ability in paraphrasing paragraphs. This descriptive quantitative research took students of the English Education Department of Universitas Riau as samples using cluster random sampling technique. The selected sample was a Class of the English Study Program, Universitas Riau, which consists of 34 students. The data were collected by administering an online test of paraphrasing paragraphs through Google Form. The collected data were analyzed by three raters and the results were calculated and classified by using adaptation guide rubric from Brown (2004). Three aspects of paraphrasing were assessed and analyzed: contents of information, choice of words and writing convention. This study found that the ability of the Students of English Study Program in paraphrasing paragraphs was an unacceptable level, with total points; 11.21 for Content Information aspect, 9.52 for Choice of Words aspect, and 9.75 for Writing Conventions aspect. In order to answer the research question on how bad the ability is, the only clear answer is that all facts that are found within the research are only referring to the ‘crisis’ of paraphrasing ability shown by the university students themselves. This finding showed that the university students’ ability in paraphrasing paragraphs is low, due to the facts that; First, they get a low-level score in all aspects of paraphrasing. Second, they still make many fatal mistakes in every aspect of paraphrasing like; skipping important details in paraphrasing that may lead to misinformation, misusing the vocabulary and diction in creating the words in paraphrasing, and severe problems in the grammar, punctuation, and spelling (writing conventions). Moreover, choice of words seems to be the most difficult aspect for the students since it had the lowest score than other aspects in paraphrasing. This research suggests that English students should be exposed to more practices in their academic writing subject about paraphrasing skills

scholarly journals Nowldege, Awareness D Perception of Contraception among University Students in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatimah S, RN ◽  
Razif D ◽  
Nur Hafizah M, ◽  
Siti Munirah AW
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sti Prevention ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
The University ◽  
Degree Level ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction: The Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) in Malaysia is the most vulnerable group. This is one of reason for the increased incidence of teenage pregnancies. University students in particular face new challenges in sexual health including contraceptive. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted among university students at a public university in Malaysia. Using purposive sampling technique, 500 students participated in this study which was conducted over a period of four months from December 2016 to April 2017. Self-administered questionnaire consisted of 32 questions divided in four sections, socio-demographic profile, the knowledge, awareness and perception on contraception was used in this study. Descriptive analyses were executed for each variable. Result: In total, 500 students participated in the study, 86.6% were female and 11.4% male. Ages ranged from 18 to 28 years old and the mean age was 21 years old (SD: 1.57). Majority of them were among Malay ethnicity (97%); 1.2% of them were married; 70.4% was currently studying at degree level and only 38.2% were among non-sciences students. More than half of the participants ever heard of contraceptive method (67.2%). Mean knowledge score of the participants was 4.41±1.33 while awareness score of participants was 20.64± 3.15. More than half of participants disagreed or strongly disagreed (52.7%) that only womenareresponsibletousecontraceptivemethodswhile54.2%ofthemagreedand strongly agreed that contraceptive pills do not guarantee 100% contraception. More thanhalfoftheparticipants’agreedandstronglyagreedthathealthcareprovidersmust provide counselling on contraceptive methods (62.4%) and sex education including contraception should be introduced in early age (55%). Conclusion: The deficiency of contraceptive knowledge; and the importance and effectiveness of contraceptive measures call forth the university on the needs of comprehensive education and culturally-sensitive aimed at promoting healthy decision-making about family planning and STI prevention. It is important to understand the major obstacle in gaining knowledge and utilizing contraceptive among university students.  

scholarly journals Assessment of Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors of Students at the University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan: A Quantitative Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Obaid Ul Haq ◽  
Hafiz Sabghatullah ◽  
Katrina A Ronis ◽  
Hizbullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Health Promoting Lifestyle ◽  
The University

Background: Health promoting lifestyle behaviors are important to achieve good health and wellbeing especially for young adults. The university setting is where students can be exposed to positive and negative lifestyle activities. The aim of this study was to ascertain the level of involvement in health promoting lifestyle behaviors by the students attending the University of Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional quantitative approach was utilized to survey university students. Data was collected from 308 male and female university students through a modified and validated questionnaire on “Health- Promoting Lifestyle Profile II”. Institutional ethical approval was obtained. Data was analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 19.0. Results: The main findings revealed that the mean (SD) health promoting lifestyle behaviors score was 2.48 (+0.3) for all the study participants. Female students had a better overall health promoting behavior as compared to male students and the former were more health responsible (mean score 1.97 (+ 0.5) as compared to their male counterparts (mean score 1.79 + 0.4), this difference was statistically significant (p=0.002). Male students were more physically active mean (SD) 2.20 (+ 0.5) than female students mean (SD) score 2.03 (+ 0.4), and difference was statistically significant (p=.006). Conclusion: Overall health promoting lifestyle behaviors of students from the University of Malakand were low irrespective of gender. Male students were physically more active whereas female students were more health responsible. It is recommended that relevant stakeholders work in collaboration with students to develop HPL behavior policies and implement interventions to promote healthy lifestyle behavior within national university settings.

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