Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nasar Alwahaibi, Anas Al Wahaibi, Mohammed Al Abri
Summary: Despite the importance of organ donation and transplantation in improving quality of life, there is a shortage of organ donations worldwide, potentially due to lack of knowledge among the public. This study aimed to assess university students' knowledge and attitudes towards organ donation and transplantation, revealing low levels of knowledge and a predominantly negative attitude. Online sources and social networks were the primary sources of information for the students. Organizing campaigns and incorporating organ donation into university curricula are recommended to improve knowledge and attitudes.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, Musaddiqur Rahman Ovi, Tanvir Ahammed, Muhammad Abdul Baker Chowdhury, Md Jamal Uddin
Summary: Negative attitudes towards mental illness and treatment are linked to a lack of accurate knowledge about mental health. This study aimed to assess the current knowledge and awareness of mental health among university students in Bangladesh and identify socio-demographic factors that influenced them. The findings showed that while awareness of mental health problems was high among the students, knowledge of mental health was insufficient. Female students and those who managed their expenses through personal income and family support were more likely to have higher knowledge levels. Good mental health was negatively associated with knowledge but positively associated with awareness. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing gaps in knowledge and awareness of mental health disorders.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Esraa Aldawood, Lama Alzamil, Layla Faqih, Deemah Dabbagh, Sarah Alharbi, Taghreed A. Hafiz, Hassan H. Alshurafa, Wajd F. Altukhais, Rufaidah Dabbagh
Summary: This study investigated the awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) among health college students at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. The findings showed that only 60% of the students were aware of HPV, with higher awareness among females. However, their knowledge scores were similar to males. Medical students and older students had greater awareness of HPV. The study also found that students who had received hepatitis B vaccination had a 2.10 times higher awareness of HPV compared to unvaccinated students. The low level of HPV awareness highlights the importance of educational campaigns and promoting HPV vaccination among college students.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sharifa AlBlooshi, Alia Khalid, Rafiq Hijazi
Summary: Identifying the barriers between knowledge and practice of sustainable healthy diets among Zayed University students in the UAE, this study found that lack of knowledge was the most significant barrier. The participants had a moderate level of nutritional knowledge and healthy habits. Not knowing how to plan a diet was the only barrier that significantly affected dietary habits. Good nutritional knowledge was significantly related to improved dietary habits. School curriculums, individual research, and social media were effective in improving nutritional knowledge.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eilaf A. Mohammed, Huriyyah A. Alotaibi, Joud F. Alnemari, Meznah S. Althobiti, Shumukh S. Alotaibi, Ashraf A. Ewis, Azza A. K. El-Sheikh, Sayed F. Abdelwahab
Summary: This study assessed tuberculosis-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among students at Taif University, and found a commendable level of TB awareness among the students. However, a substantial uninformed segment still exists. Medical college students exhibited higher levels of TB-related knowledge and attitudes compared to their non-medical peers.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Anna Felnhofer, Oswald D. Kothgassner, Astrid Stoll, Claudia Klier
Summary: Medical students in Austria showed confidence in their knowledge of medical cannabis, but struggled to differentiate between CBD and THC. They were more reserved in their attitudes towards increasing medical usage and legalizing cannabis compared to non-medical students. Gender differences were observed, with males showing more confidence and support for legalization, while females perceived cannabis as more addictive and a gateway drug.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meshari Almeshari, Yasser Alzamil, Amjad Alyahyawi, Ahmad Abanomy, Omar Althmali, Mamdouh S. Al-Enezi, C. G. ShashiKumar, Hamid Osman, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker
Summary: This study aims to assess the knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer among female faculty and students at Hail University in Saudi Arabia. The results show that public awareness of breast cancer is relatively low and calls for mass media campaigns and specialized awareness programs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Yacouti, N. Elkhoudri, A. El Got, A. Benider, F. Hadrya, R. Baddou, A. Forster, M. Mouallif
Summary: This study reveals a low level of awareness of HPV and HPV vaccine uptake among young Moroccan women in universities. Awareness of cervical cancer, awareness of the HPV vaccine, and acceptance of Pap smear tests are significant predictors of HPV vaccine acceptance. It is important to implement awareness programs targeted at young women to promote vaccination uptake and reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.
Article
Immunology
Gabriella Di Giuseppe, Silvia Angelillo, Aida Bianco, Francesca Galle, Francesca Licata, Giorgio Liguori, Francesco Napolitano, Carmelo Giuseppe Angelo Nobile, Maria Pavia, Concetta Paola Pelullo, Italo Francesco Angelillo
Summary: This survey examined the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HPV preventive measures among university students in Italy. The results showed that females, those aged 25-30 years, those who have had oral sex, those who have received information from physicians, and those who needed additional information were more knowledgeable. Only 39.1% had received at least one HPV vaccination dose, and factors such as being female, enrolled in health sciences, and having a higher knowledge about HPV were associated with a higher willingness to receive the vaccine.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Abiy Tadesse Angelo, Daniel Shiferaw Alemayehu, Aklilu Mamo Dacho
Summary: The study revealed that 47%, 54%, and 42.8% of students had good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice towards Covid-19, respectively. Being from the health sciences college was significantly associated with good knowledge. Factors such as gender, being a health sciences student, parents' educational status, and monthly income were predictors of students' attitude. Residency, knowledge, and attitude were independent predictors of practice.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mesfin Tadese, Abebe Mihretie
Summary: The study revealed that the overall level of attitude, preparedness, and self-efficacy towards COVID-19 among students during campus re-entry was low, indicating the need to strengthen the management of chronic illnesses and enhance students' attitudes and preparedness to reduce the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, emphasis should be placed on male, unmarried, postgraduate, and non-health science students to increase their level of preparedness and self-efficacy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Iltaf Hussain, Abdul Majeed, Imran Masood, Waseem Ashraf, Imran Imran, Hamid Saeed, Anees Ur Rehman, Furqan K. Hashmi, Fahad Saleem, Muqarrab Akbar, Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, Jamshid Ullah, Muhammad Fawad Rasool
Summary: This study examined the awareness of breast cancer among female university students in Pakistan and found that their knowledge regarding risk factors, signs and symptoms, and breast examination was significantly lacking.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hartiwi Prabowo, Ridho Bramulya Ikhsan, Yuniarty Yuniarty
Summary: This study aims to determine the factors influencing students' intentions to become green entrepreneurs by considering the moderating role of contextual factors. The results indicate that perceived behavioral control, cultural values, cognitive knowledge, and contextual factors influence green entrepreneurial intentions, while attitudes towards behavior and subjective norms have limited impact.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Narendar Kumar, Fatima Ahmed, Muhammad Sauban Raza, Pushp Lata Rajpoot, Wajiha Rehman, Shoaib Alam Khatri, Mustapha Mohammed, Shaib Muhammad, Rabbiya Ahmad
Summary: This study aimed to explore knowledge, attitude, perceptions, and willingness regarding vaccination among university students in Pakistan. The majority of the respondents had average knowledge and neutral attitudes towards monkeypox. The study revealed a significant association between knowledge of monkeypox and the type of academic degree, study discipline, and region of respondents. The findings emphasize the need to raise public awareness and educate students on monkeypox virus to improve adherence to preventative recommendations.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherina Heinrichs, Thomas Abel, Paula M. Matos Fialho, Claudia R. Pischke, Heide Busse, Claus Wendt, Christiane Stock
Summary: This study aimed to identify CHL-P clusters among university students in Germany, with high CHL-P cluster membership associated with older age, female/other gender, advanced education, higher levels of parental education, and moderate importance placed on education. Additionally, higher levels of knowledge, risk perception and worries, and adherence to protective measures were also associated with high CHL-P cluster membership. Students would benefit from educational measures promoting CHL-P at German universities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Psychology
J. Matias Kivikangas, Belen Fernandez-Castilla, Simo Jarvela, Niklas Ravaja, Jan-Erik Lonnqvist
Summary: The study found fundamental differences in moral foundations between liberals and conservatives, with limitations in terms of generalizability due to factors such as cultural differences, regional disparities, and political interests influencing the association of moral foundations with political orientation.
PSYCHOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jan-Erik Lonnqvist, Zsolt Peter Szabo, Laszlo Kelemen
Summary: The authoritarian personality is characterized by unquestioning obedience and respect to authority, while system justification theory argues that people are motivated to defend existing systems. Studies in Hungary found that Fidesz's rule influenced authoritarian tendencies and system justification beliefs among the population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Pinja Marin, Marjaana Lindeman
Summary: The study found that people's agreement with different science-religion perspectives is more influenced by their ontological beliefs rather than epistemic reflection or thinking styles.
APPLIED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Jaana Sorvali, Janne Kaseva, Annukka Vainio, Markku Verkasalo, Pirjo Peltonen-Sainio
Summary: Research found that Finnish farmers' values are heterogeneous and diverse, with differences related to their socio-demographic characteristics. The study also showed that security-societal is the most important value for Finnish farmers, reflecting more of a national identity rather than personal motivational values. The findings highlight the importance of considering the heterogeneity of farmers' values in policy planning.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zea Szebeni, Jan-Erik Loennqvist, Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti
Summary: The study found that one of the main reasons people are more susceptible to believing fake news is their political orientation. Belief in pro-government news was also associated with higher system justification beliefs among pro-government supporters. Individuals interested in politics showed better capacity to distinguish real political news from fake news. The only psychological predisposition that consistently explained belief in all types of fake news was a conspiracy mentality.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mika Hietanen, Annika M. Svedholm-Hakkinen
Summary: This study aims to explore the challenges faced by higher education faculty in transitioning to distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the analysis of a questionnaire answered by 1,963 university faculty members in Sweden, the study found that educators faced difficulties in technology, pedagogy, and working conditions. Despite some shortcomings, distance education made significant progress during the crisis.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Political Science
Ville-Juhani Ilmarinen, Veikko Isotalo, Jan-Erik Lonnqvist, Asa von Schoultz
Summary: This study examines the sincerity of candidates' responses in public VAAs, and the findings indicate a high degree of similarity between candidates' responses in public VAAs and private surveys.
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria-Therese Friehs, Patrick F. Kotzur, Christine Kraus, Moritz Schemmerling, Jessica A. Herzig, Adrian Stanciu, Sebastian Dilly, Lisa Hellert, Doreen Huebner, Anja Rueckwardt, Veruschka Ulizcay, Oliver Christ, Marco Brambilla, Jonas De Keersmaecker, Federica Durante, Jessica Gale, Dmitry Grigoryev, Eric R. Igou, Nino Javakhishvili, Doris Kienmoser, Gandalf Nicolas, Julian Oldmeadow, Odile Rohmer, Bjorn Saetrevik, Julien Barbedor, Franco Bastias, Sebastian B. Bjorkheim, Aidos Bolatov, Nazire Duran, Andrej Findor, Friedrich Goetz, Sylvie Graf, Anna Hakobjanyan, Georgios Halkias, Camellia Hancheva, Martina Hrebickova, Matej Hruska, Shenel Husnu, Kamoliddin Kadirov, Narine Khachatryan, Francisco G. Macedo, Ana Makashvili, Maylin Martinez-Munoz, Eric Mercadante, Luiza Mesesan Schmitz, Andreas Michael, Nozima Mullabaeva, Felix Neto, Joana Neto, Merve Ozturk, Svitlana Paschenko, Agnieszka Pietraszkiewicz, Charis Psaltis, Yuting Qiu, Mirjana Rupar, Adil Samekin, Katharina Schmid, Sabine Sczesny, Yiwen Sun, Annika M. Svedholm-Hakkinen, Aleksandra Szymkow, Enoch Teye-Kwadjo, Claudio V. Torres, Luc Vieira, Illia Yahiiaiev, Vincent Yzerbyt
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria-Therese Friehs, Patrick F. Kotzur, Christine Kraus, Moritz Schemmerling, Jessica A. Herzig, Adrian Stanciu, Sebastian Dilly, Lisa Hellert, Doreen Hubner, Anja Ruckwardt, Veruschka Ulizcay, Oliver Christ, Marco Brambilla, Jonas De Keersmaecker, Federica Durante, Jessica Gale, Dmitry Grigoryev, Eric R. Igou, Nino Javakhishvili, Doris Kienmoser, Gandalf Nicolas, Julian Oldmeadow, Odile Rohmer, Bjorn Saetrevik, Julien Barbedor, Franco Bastias, Sebastian B. Bjorkheim, Aidos Bolatov, Nazire Duran, Andrej Findor, Friedrich Gotz, Sylvie Graf, Anna Hakobjanyan, Georgios Halkias, Camellia Hancheva, Martina Hrebickova, Matej Hruska, Shenel Husnu, Kamoliddin Kadirov, Narine Khachatryan, Francisco G. Macedo, Ana Makashvili, Maylin Martinez-Munoz, Eric Mercadante, Luiza Mesesan Schmitz, Andreas Michael, Nozima Mullabaeva, Felix Neto, Joana Neto, Merve Ozturk, Svitlana Paschenko, Agnieszka Pietraszkiewicz, Charis Psaltis, Yuting Qiu, Mirjana Rupar, Adil Samekin, Katharina Schmid, Sabine Sczesny, Yiwen Sun, Annika M. Svedholm-Hakkinen, Aleksandra Szymkow, Enoch Teye-Kwadjo, Claudio V. Torres, Luc Vieira, Illia Yahiiaiev, Vincent Yzerbyt
Summary: Understanding why people comply with measures to contain viruses during pandemics is crucial. A cross-sectional survey of 35 countries revealed that the social perception of key protagonists, such as heads of state, physicians, and protest movements, plays a crucial role in shaping pandemic-related behaviors.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jan-Erik Lonnqvist
Summary: The study revealed a gender gap in authorship in the field of political psychology, with women being underrepresented and tending to use qualitative methods to focus on topics such as gender, identity, and culture, while men were more prominent in quantitative research and areas like neuroscience.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jussi Valtonen, Ville-Juhani Ilmarinen, Jan-Erik Lonnqvist
Summary: The study found that individual political orientation is associated with the use of conventional medicine (CM) and complementary/alternative medicine (CAM). People with an anti-corruption political orientation are less likely to use CM but more likely to use CAM. People with a Green/alternative/libertarian political orientation are more likely to use CAM. Poor health status moderates the association between anti-corruption political orientation and CM use, but not between political orientation and CAM use.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Annika M. Svedholm-Halddnen, Mika Kiikeri
Summary: Fallacies are psychologically compelling arguments that are used for rhetorical purposes. Recognizing their weakness is important in rational thinking. Analytical thinking does not change initial impressions, but can improve accuracy.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Jan Erik Lonnqvist, Ville-Juhani Ilmarinen, Markku Verkasalo
Summary: Research indicates that individuals' likability towards strangers at zero-acquaintance is influenced by their Agreeableness and Extraversion. People who appear positive, relaxed, attractive, healthy, and energetic are generally more liked. There are significant individual differences in how perceivers react to appearance cues, with targets displaying fake smiles receiving less favorable ratings, especially from perceivers high in Neuroticism or Conscientiousness.
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN PERSONALITY
(2021)
Article
Political Science
Jan Erik Lonnqvist, Ville-Juhani Ilmarinen
Summary: The study found that in the Finnish 2017 municipal elections, female candidates were more progressive in terms of economic and social attitudes compared to male candidates; sex differences were mainly observed in parties that were economically right-oriented, socially conservative and well-off, and mainly due to male candidates in these parties being different from others.
POLITICAL BEHAVIOR
(2021)
