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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mesfin Mammo, Mihiretu Alemayehu, Gizachew Ambaw
Summary: The prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea was high among high school students in Wolaita Soddo town, with factors such as age, long menstrual flow duration, irregular monthly menstrual cycle, family history of dysmenorrhea, and skipping breakfast being associated with the condition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
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Economics
Liwen Wang, Yuhan Yan, Huiyu Qiu, Datong Xu, Jiaqi Zhu, Jing Liu, Hui Li
Summary: The prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea among students is 66.1%, with a rising trend in the past decade, and is significantly associated with various risk factors.
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Education, Scientific Disciplines
Yuling Jia, Yuexue Yue, Yu Sheng
Summary: This study found that the level of responsibility among undergraduate nursing students needs improvement. Higher self-esteem was associated with a stronger sense of responsibility. Self-esteem, personality, and social practice experience emerged as significant factors influencing responsibility. Nursing educators should prioritize students' sense of responsibility and implement targeted interventions for students with low self-esteem or introversion.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Nay Chi Nway, Supapak Phetrasuwan, Wimolnun Putdivarnichapong, Nopporn Vongsirimas
Summary: This study aimed to investigate predictive factors of depressive symptoms among undergraduate nursing students. The results showed that stress was the most influential factor, followed by self-efficacy and emotion-focused coping.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Yuanyue Huang, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Nahathai Wongpakaran, Patraporn Bhatarasakoon, Preda Pichayapan, Shirley Worland
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among engineering students in Thailand. Out of 346 participants, 35.3% exhibited symptoms indicative of major depression. Multiple regression analysis identified neuroticism, interpersonal difficulties, social skills, and self-esteem as significant predictors of depression. Further research on identifying these risk factors is warranted.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Irena Ilic, Vesna Milicic, Sandra Grujicic, Ivana Zivanovic Macuzic, Sanja Kocic, Milena D. Ilic
Summary: This study found that smoking, stress during classes, incorrect sleeping position, and family history of low back pain are independently associated with a high prevalence of low back pain among Serbian medical students.
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Environmental Sciences
Yahya M. Naguib, Huda A. Sherif, Amr T. Elbalshy, Eslam A. Edrees, Ahmed E. Sabry, Asmaa F. Sharif, Samar H. A. Aloshari, Zeinab A. Kasemy
Summary: The study reveals that 4.9% of Egyptian university students reported using cannabinoids, with hashish (96.5%), Strox (41.3%), Bhang (34.4%), voodoo (34.4%), and Tramadol (31.1%) being the most commonly used substances. Gender and social status were significantly related to substance abuse rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dan Zhang, Baijun Sun, Ming Wu, Huiying Liu, Lin Zhou, Lianying Guo
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of myopia and its associated factors among students in Shenyang, China. The study found that the overall prevalence of myopia was 60%, with higher risks associated with factors such as sex, educational stage, family history, and prolonged near work. Factors such as eye exercises, outdoor activities, longer working distance, and sufficient sleep were associated with a lower risk of myopia. The associated factors varied among different subgroups.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Orthopedics
Bi'e Zheng, Lifeng Zheng, Ming Li, Jianping Lin, Yuxiang Zhu, Liuzhisheng Jin, Roushi You, Yifang Gao, Xia Liu, Shizhong Wang
Summary: This study found sex differences in the risk factors for neck pain among undergraduate healthcare students. Prolonged self-study time, poor posture, and psychological distress were identified as independent factors for neck pain in females, while prolonged self-study time and psychological distress were significant risk factors for neck pain in males.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rana Mohamad Bakro, Muhammad Junaid Farrukh, Mogana Sundari Rajagopal, Susi Ari Kristina, Diana Laila Ramatillah, Long Chiau Ming, Ganesh Sritheran Paneerselvam, Muhammad Abdul Hadi
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of dysmenorrhea among Malaysian women in Kuala Lumpur and its association with socio-demographic factors, knowledge level, and general practices. The findings revealed a high prevalence of dysmenorrhea among women in Malaysia, with the majority having poor knowledge and practices towards dysmenorrhea.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Yuexue Yue, Yuling Jia
Summary: This study aims to understand the current fear of negative evaluation among undergraduate nursing students and analyze the factors influencing it. Results showed that undergraduate nursing students at Guizhou Medical University scored an average of (15.90 +/- 7.18) on the fear of negative evaluation scale, indicating a moderate level of fear. Gender, left-behind experience, whether in a romantic relationship, personality, and fear of positive evaluation were found to be important factors influencing the level of fear of negative evaluation. Nursing educators and administrators should be aware of nursing students' evaluation fears and use targeted evaluation strategies to promote the development of high-quality nursing talent.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jose Miguel Valdes, Francisco Javier Diaz, Pascale Marie Christiansen, Gabriel Arturo Lorca, Francisco Javier Solorza, Matias Alvear, Saray Ramirez, Daniel Nunez, Ricardo Araya, Jorge Gaete
Summary: This study aimed to explore the mental health problems among undergraduates caused by various factors and identified the associated factors in personal, family, university, and SARS-CoV-2 pandemic domains. The study found that considering the high prevalence of mental health problems among undergraduate students, some associated factors such as victimization and a sense of belonging could be used in preventive interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Zheng Liu, Yujin Xie, Zhuhong Sun, Di Liu, Hang Yin, Lei Shi
Summary: This study evaluated the current state of academic burnout among Chinese college students and identified its influencing factors. A cross-sectional study of 22,983 students was conducted, using structured questionnaires and the Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey. Results showed that more than half of the students experienced academic burnout, with male students, upper-grade students, and smokers having higher burnout scores. Factors such as parents' education level, study and life pressures, and interest in professional knowledge also significantly impacted academic burnout.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruchi Shrestha, Mukta Singh Bhandari, Sony Shakya Shrestha, Jyoti Tara Manandhar Shrestha, Upama Shrestha
Summary: The prevalence of self-medication in primary dysmenorrhea among undergraduate students in a medical college was found to be lower compared to similar studies, with mefenamic acid being the most commonly used self-medication.
JOURNAL OF NEPAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yosef Zenebe, Kunuya Kunno, Meseret Mekonnen, Ajebush Bewuket, Mengesha Birkie, Mogesie Necho, Muhammed Seid, Million Tsegaw, Baye Akele
Summary: A study conducted among university students in Ethiopia revealed a high prevalence of internet addiction, with associated factors including spending more time online, experiencing mental distress, playing online games, current khat chewing, and current alcohol use. Awareness campaigns and collaborative efforts among stakeholders are recommended to address this public health issue.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Shiang Yen Eow, Wan Ying Gan, Poh Ying Lim, Hamidin Awang, Zalilah Mohd Shariff
Summary: Factors such as older age, non-full term gestational age, high maternal perceived weight, high maternal concern about child weight, and low pressure to eat are associated with overweight and obesity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Nurul Husna Mohd Shukri, Wan Ying Gan, Nurzalinda Zalbahar, Maiza Tusimin, Nuruljannah Mohamad Nasri
Summary: The Movement Control Order (MCO) implemented in Malaysia due to the COVID-19 pandemic has affected neonatal and maternity care and services. This study compared the postnatal experiences and feeding practices between mothers who gave birth before MCO (B-MCO) and during MCO (D-MCO). The results showed that D-MCO mothers faced more challenges in paying rent/mortgage and their spouses experienced a higher impact on employment. D-MCO mothers also reported changes in birth plans, insufficient breastfeeding support, and postnatal service modifications.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Ruckwongpatr Kamolthip, Paratthakonkun Chirawat, Simin Ghavifekr, Wan Ying Gan, Serene E. H. Tung, Ira Nurmala, Siti R. Nadhiroh, Iqbal Pramukti, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: This article aims to discuss several topics related to problematic Internet use and review the impact of COVID-19 on Internet use. The results indicate that problematic Internet use may be associated with health issues among a minority of youth. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic may contribute to an increase in problematic Internet use and subsequent health problems.
CURRENT OPINION IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lok Poh Chek, Wan Ying Gan, Yit Siew Chin, Norhasmah Sulaiman
Summary: This study aims to develop a nutrition program based on the positive deviance approach to improve the nutritional status of urban poor children. The program will be evaluated through focus group discussions and a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Article
Psychiatry
I-Hua Chen, Po-Ching Huang, Yi-Ching Lin, Wan Ying Gan, Chia-Wei Fan, Wen-Chi Yang, Serene En Hui Tung, Wai Chuen Poon, Mark D. Griffiths, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: This study compared the psychometric properties of the Taiwan versions of YFAS 2.0 and mYFAS 2.0 and validated their effectiveness and reliability in assessing food addiction.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Po-Ching Huang, Chiu-Hsiang Lee, Mark D. Griffiths, Kerry S. O'Brien, Yi-Ching Lin, Wan Ying Gan, Wai Chuen Poon, Ching-Hsia Hung, Kuo-Hsin Lee, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: This study found that weight-related self-stigma and psychological distress sequentially mediate the relationship between perceived weight stigma and food addiction among Taiwanese university students.
JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Janice Ee Fang Tay, Serene En Hui Tung, Satvinder Kaur, Wan Ying Gan, Nik Norasma Che'Ya, Choon Hui Tan
Summary: Climate change, obesity, and undernutrition have become a global syndemic, posing significant threats to people's health and natural systems. This study aims to examine the seasonal variations in nutritional status and associated factors among urban poor adolescents in Malaysia.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Farah Raihana Ghazi, Wan Ying Gan, Serene En Hui Tung, I-Hua Chen, Wai Chuen Poon, Yan-Li Siaw, Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr, Jung-Sheng Chen, Shih-Wei Huang, Mark D. Griffiths, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: This study translated and evaluated the psychometric properties of the Gaming Disorder Test (GDT) and Gaming Disorder Scale for Young Adults (GADIS-YA) into Malay language versions, finding satisfactory internal consistency and supporting their validity and reliability in assessing problematic gaming among Malaysian university students.
EVALUATION & THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Janice Ee Fang Tay, Satvinder Kaur, Wui Wui Tham, Wan Ying Gan, Nik Norasma Che Ya, Choon Hui Tan, Serene En Hui Tung
Summary: The study aimed to examine the food security status of urban poor adolescents and its association with diet quality. The findings showed that 47.9% of the adolescents experienced household food insecurity, and food insecure adolescents had significantly lower diet quality. Experiencing food insecurity was found to be significantly associated with poor diet quality among urban poor adolescents.
NUTRITION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Janice Ee Fang Tay, Serene En Hui Tung, Satvinder Kaur, Wan Ying Gan, Nik Norasma Che'Ya, Choon Hui Tan
Summary: This study aimed to determine the seasonal effects on household food security status, diet quality, and nutritional status of urban poor adolescents in Malaysia. The findings showed that seasonality significantly affected overall diet quality, consumption of certain food groups, and anaemia status. Therefore, seasonally sensitive nutrition initiatives should be developed to improve the diet quality of urban poor adolescents.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Correction
Nutrition & Dietetics
Satvinder Kaur, Nik Norasma Che'Ya, Wan Ying Gan, Choon Hui Tan, Janice Ee Fang Tay, Serene En Hui Tung
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Serene En Hui Tung, Wan Ying Gan, Jung-Sheng Chen, Ruckwongpatr Kamolthip, Iqbal Pramukti, Siti R. Nadhiroh, Yen-Ling Chang, Chien-Chin Lin, Amir H. Pakpour, Chung-Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of four instruments related to internet use and their associations with psychological distress among Malaysian university students. The results indicated promising validity and reliability for the instruments, suggesting their usefulness in assessing problematic internet use among this population.
Article
Psychiatry
Wan Ying Gan, Serene En Hui Tung, Ruckwongpatr Kamolthip, Simin Ghavifekr, Paratthakonkun Chirawat, Ira Nurmala, Yen-Ling Chang, Janet D. Latner, Ru-Yi Huang, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: The study verified the two-factor structure of WSSQ and the single-factor structure of PWS, both of which showed good internal consistency and concurrent validity, making them suitable for assessing weight stigma among Malaysian university students.
EATING AND WEIGHT DISORDERS-STUDIES ON ANOREXIA BULIMIA AND OBESITY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Wai Kent Lai, Sherina Mohd Sidik, Rampal Lekhraj, Wan Ying Gan, Siti Irma Fadhilah Ismail
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-going adolescents in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, and its associations with socio-demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors. The results showed that skipping breakfast, low physical activity level, low self-efficacy scores, body dissatisfaction, and perception of large body size were significant predictors of overweight and obesity.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Nur Amirah Inani Sabri, Wan Ying Gan, Leh Shii Law, Yit Siew Chin, Zalilah Mohd Shariff
Summary: This cross-sectional study examined the associations between sociodemographic and nutritional factors with cognitive and motor delays in infants. The results demonstrated a high prevalence of cognitive and motor delay, with anemia and breastfeeding practices influencing these delays.
EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE
(2022)
