Introduction:In adolescence alcohol can become considerable psychological stimulus, and its more regularly consuming will be the first step in making psychological and later physical dependence as well.Method:The aim is to establish the freqsuency of misuse of alcohol among the youth and some of risk factors which precipitate that kind of behaviour.610 secondary school pupils (360 females and 250 males), aged 14 - 18, in Banja Luka were sampled. Selfreported Questionnaire of Risk Behaviour by K. Berg-Kelly (2000) was used.Results:61,4% of those sampled consum alcohol with different frequency; from every day to few times a year, from that 29,7% females in relation to 30,5% males, and there is statistically considerable difference (x2=75373, p=0,000). From that number 39,3% drink alone, 43% testees drink within a family and from that 2% drink few times a week, and 28,5% few times a year. 25,7% of these sampled had experience in drinking. Parents allow drinking in 41,5% testees in relation to 58,5% who are not allowed to drink, so there is statistically cosiderable difference (x2=33997, p=0,000).Conclusion:The results should be used as a support to measures of prevention from selling alcohol to youth and establishing stronger supervision on spending money as well.
Background/Aim: An important period in becoming a young woman is studying at the University. It is a period of taking responsibility for yourself, your health and social relationships. The abilities formed during this period directly affect one's physical and mental health. The study was undertaken in order to determine anthropometric characteristics and to evaluate the health of female students aged 19 to 22. Methods: An analytical population study based on a survey using a standardised SF36 self-report health test and measurement using an objective bioimpedance method with Omron BF 511 estimated 408 female students of the University of Banja Luka aged 19 to 22, based on inclusion criteria. Results: The mean body mass index (BMI) ± standard deviation of female students was 22.1 ± 3.2 kg/m 2 , with 31.80 ± 6.47 percent fat and 28.15 ± 2.81 percent muscle mass. The mean values ± standard deviation of the SF 36 for mental health (MH) questionnaires was 60.7 ± 24.95 and for physical health (FH) 72.21 ± 25.89. Conclusion: Female students have ideal BMI values. Physical health self-assessment reached higher values than the mental health self-assessment, which is probably related to mental distress and problems during studying.
Kratak sadržajUvod. Adolescencija protiče u znaku velikih psihičkih promjena koje su rezultat biološkog sazrijevanja. Alkohol stvara prividnu sigurnost i može postati značajan psihološki stimulans, a njegovo redovnije uzimanje biće prvi korak ka stvaranju psihičke, a kasnije i fizičke zavisnosti. Cilj rada je utvrđivanje učestalosti i faktora rizika upotrebe alkohola među adolescentima.Metode. Uzorkom je obuhvaćeno 610 učenika srednjih škola u Banja Luci (360 ženskog i 250 muškog pola), uzrasta od 14 do 18 godina. U istraživanju je korišćen Upitnik o rizičnom ponašanju autora K. Berg-Kelly (Q-2000). Podaci su statistički obrađeni i analizirani.Rezultati. Od 610 ispitanih srednjoškolaca, 90% konzumira alkohol, a alkohol nikada nije probalo njih 9,8%. Statistički je značajna razlika u učestalosti upotrebe alkohola prema polu (p<0,01): muški ispitanici znatno češće upotrebljavaju alkohol (95,1%) od ženskih (86,5%). Takođe, uočena je značajna razlika u upotrebi alkohola prema uzrastu (p<0,01): srednjoškolci uzrasta od 17 do 18 godina više upotrebljavaju alkohol u odnosu na one od 15 do 16 godina. Srednjoškolci koji pokazuju probleme u ponašanju češće konzumiraju alkohol (p<0,01). Roditelji 59,2% srednjoškolaca su upoznati sa povremenim konzumiranjem alkohola, a njih 38,9% to i odobrava. Ispitani srednjoškolci najčešće upotrebljavaju vino (47,3%) i pivo (39,7%), koje nabavljaju samostalno u kafićima (46,1%) i prodavnicama (38,7%).Zaključak. Rezultati ukazuju na značajnu učestalost upotrebe alkohola i potrebu uvođenja mjera za rano prepoznavanje i sprečavanje prvih tendencija ka upotrebi alkohola. Neophodno je uspostavljanje roditeljske kontrole i bolja kontrola sprovođenja zakona kojim se zabranjuje prodaja alkohola maloljetnicima.
Introduction:Eating disorders are major problems in many countries of the world. They are especially prevalent during adolescence and early adulthood, because society equalizes thinnes with beauty and attractiveness in women. It is not suprising that women tend to be preoccupied with losing weight and acheaving a slim body at young age.Method:The study examined the relationship among BMI, diet, body satisfaction, weight and eating behaviour. Research of the semple includes high school students of both sex from Banjaluka aged between 15 and 18 (female 360, male 250). A sample of adolescents was screened with eating attitude test (EAT-26). They also answered to the questions about self reported weight and height, diet and body satisfaction.Results:Comparing self report of body satisfaction and BMI we found a statistical significance (p=0,0001) and frequency of using diets (p=0,0001). EAT was compared with BMI (p=0,07) and body satisfaction was statisticaly significant (p= 0,0001). BMI was also important for using diets (p=0,01).Conclusion:In the study we found relation between body satisfaction, BMI and frequency of using diets. It could be first the step in the development of eating disorders. BMI does not have influence on EAT score. It is necessary to use this knowledge in the feature to design preventive programs for individual risk of developing eating disorders and for directed interventions for changing socio cultural pressures on the behaviour.
Background/Aim: The period of beginning of studies is a stressful period of life in which students are expected to develop skills and abilities with which they will be able to take on the most important roles in all areas of social activity. Physical activity (PA) triggers and remodels mental health. The aim of the study was to determine the correlation between PA and stress, anxiety and depression in female students. Methods: Epidemiological observational study was performed and included a representative sample of 408 healthy female students aged 19 to 22 years. Questionnaires were used and anthropometric measurement of weight and body mass index (BMI) calculation was performed. Used questionnaires were: a socio-demographic questionnaire, standardised tests: DASS-21 test (short version) for mental health assessment and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-IPAQ test (long version). Results: Mean age of female students was 20.5 ± 0.72 years, average height 168.65 ± 6.01 cm, body weight 63.09 ± 9.9 kg, and BMI 22.1 ± 3.2. A significant negative correlation was found between high PA and anxiety (r =-0.160, p = 0.001), PA and depression (r =-0.118, p = 0.01), while the category of stress had a low correlation with PA. Conclusion: This research shows that a high level of PA has no effect on stress but has an effect on reducing anxiety and depression. Carefully planned physical activities can affect the emotional status of young female students.
In this study is represented the relationship between suicidal thoughts and psychoactive abuse. In study were involved 202 students of Banjaluka's secondary schools. By questioned for risky behaviour of adolescents was found 28.7% of them have suicidal thoughts, and 144 haven't suicidal thoughts. Students from both groups use alcohol but there are not statistically significant differences among groups. The representative sample was 202 students from Banjaluka's secondary schools. The results showed that 28.7% of them have suicidal ideas. From examined students 20.2% used cannabis, and 4% other psychoactive substances, 56.9% alcohol and 35.6% smoke cigarettes. In the group with suicidal ideas, use of psychoactive substances is 8.6%, alcohol use in 63.7% cases and cannabis 36.2%, and smoking cigarettes in 48.2% cases. We may conclude that misuse of psychoactive substances is more present in group with suicidal ideas, except in case of alcohol, which was also high in group with suicidal ideas, but without statistical significances. It is also possible to conclude that there is important connection between use of psychoactive substances and presence of suicidal ideas as first step toward a suicide in adolescents.
Introduction. The transition to university education as a stressful period and the need to be likeable where physical appearance is concerned can be a trigger for a change in attitudes towards eating patterns. Body composition is an essential component of nutritional status and the most common parameter used as an indicator of physical appearance. An unobtrusive onset of eating disorder can easily lead to a preoccupation with eating and body weight. The aim of the paper is to determine whether the parameters of body composition can qualitatively detect respondents with eating disorders. Methods. The epidemiological observational and analytical study included a representative sample comprised of 408 healthy female students, aged 19-22 years. A short socio-demographic questionnaire, a standardized questionnaire for assessment of eating disorders-Eating Attitudes Test-26 were used in the study while Omron BF 510 was used for anthropometric measurements of body weight and BMI. Results. The sample consisted of female students: agedmean = 20.5 years, with average height 168.65 cm (SD = 6.01), body weight 63.09 kg (SD = 9.9) and BMI 22.1 (SD = 3.2). According to EAT-26 (Mean = 13.24 and SD = 7.97), 16.7% of respondents with risk factors for eating disorders were detected. Conclusion. The maximum value of the Youden index of 0.24 ROC analysis confirms that the body composition parameters are not reliable indicators of eating disorders and EAT-26 is not reliable and acceptable as an independent test for assessing risk factors by means of considering different attitudes and deviant eating behaviors. Therefore, in order to achieve detection, monitoring, and perform preventive action, it is necessary to conduct regular systematic examinations among the student population.
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