scholarly journals Drug consumption by medical students in tegucigalpa, Honduras

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (spe) ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juana Carolina Buchanan ◽  
Sandra Cristina Pillon
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
Recreational Drugs ◽  
Religious Women ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

The use of drugs, in Honduras, involves 25% of college students. The most used substances include legal and recreational drugs, such as alcohol. This study aimed to identify the use of drugs and socio-demographic factors in a sample of 260 medical students. RESULTS: Average age of 20 years old, unemployed and religious women, single, with no children. Alcohol was the most consumed drug in the last six months for recreational purposes. The following stimulants were frequently consumed: caffeine, mate herb tea, energetic drinks and Coke. Drugs like marijuana, cocaine, valium and sedatives were used in smaller proportions. The reasons reported by women were: to alleviate tiredness and improve their academic performance. The men's reasons were recreation and to alleviate psychological tension. This research has implications for the development of drugs prevention programs in universities.

Prevalence and Socio-demographic Factors of Aggression among Medical College Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Mirzaei-Alavijeh ◽  
P. Hossini ◽  
S. Hayati ◽  
A. Aghaei ◽  
B. Karami-Matin
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

scholarly journals Academic Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Relationship with Demographic Factors and Alcohol Consumption in College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 365
Author(s):  
Julio César Vargas-Ramos ◽  
Claudia Lerma ◽  
Rebeca María Elena Guzmán-Saldaña ◽  
Abel Lerma ◽  
Lilian Elizabeth Bosques-Brugada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
School Curricula

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes in the education sector worldwide, and school curricula have had to adapt to a non-face-to-face modality. However, international studies have concluded that this modality has affected the academic performance of students. The present study aimed to compare the academic performance of a sample of college students from before the start of quarantine with their current performance, and to test whether various demographic factors influenced these changes in conjunction with alcohol consumption. With a non-experimental, comparative and longitudinal design, we applied an ad hoc questionnaire, in conjunction with the AUDIT questionnaire, in a sample of college students (n = 341), and we also obtained data of academic average and failed subjects. The demographic factors that influenced academic performance were sex (p < 0.01), age (p < 0.01) and alcohol consumption (p = 0.001). Most students showed an improvement in their academic average during the quarantine period. Women without failed subjects and low-risk alcohol consumption obtained a better average in this period. In conclusion sex, age and alcohol consumption level were factors associated with academic performance during the quarantine period due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and women had a higher academic average than men did.

scholarly journals Impact of Socio-demographic factors on Quality of life in Medical Students of Eastern Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-257
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ayoob ◽  
Abdulrehman Alsultan ◽  
Nurjahan Begam ◽  
Saleh Al Sumaih ◽  
Hamad Waleed Albuali
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Academic Year

Background: Quality of life of medical students may influenced by different socio-demographic components and disrupt their capability to study medicine. An in-depth exploration of these elements may encourage enhancement in learning and retention of medical students. Aim: This study was designed to identify the role of socio-demographic factors in quality of life in undergraduate medical students. Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 223 undergraduate medical students (male = 125, females = 98) at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia between February and September 2019. An Arabic version of WHOQOL-BREF was used to explore the QOL of medical students. Regression analysis were employed to evaluate association between QOL and socio-demographic factors including age, sex, academic year, family type, area of residence, monthly income, parental education and housing status. Result: The results showed a significant relationship between various socio-demographic variables and quality of life. The findings of the study revealed that gender, academic year, marital status, monthly income and family type were found significant predictors of quality of life among medical students. Conclusion: The present study has explored the impact of socio-demographic factors on the quality of life of medical students. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.250-257

Wiedza dotycząca zaburzeń odżywiania w opinii studentów pielęgniarstwa

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogusława Kaczor-Pyter ◽  
Paweł Januszewicz
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The University

Introduction. Eating disorders are a big problem that affects many people. Appropriate level of knowledge of health sector employees is a great opportunity to help people, especially young people, who are affected by this problem. Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge on eating disorders among nursing students at the University of Rzeszów. Material and methods. The survey was conducted among students of nursing, using the Author’s Questionnaire from May to June 2018. Results. Socio-demographic factors slightly differentiate the knowledge of nursing students about eating disorders. Young people between the ages of 14 and 18 are the most exposed to eating disorders. Conclusions. The knowledge of medical students on the field of eating disorders should be increased.

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