Behavior Risk Factors Among Russian University Students Majoring in Medicine, Education, and Exercise Science

Anischenko, Aleksander; Gurevich, K. G.; Arhangelskaya, Anna; Klenov, Michael; Burdukova, Ekaterina; Огарев, В. В.; Ignatov, N; Osadchenko, Irina

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“…The prevalence rate of some risky behaviors is reported to be high among university students who constitute a large part of young population [5,6]. Among Asian countries, high-risk behaviors are prevalent among adolescent and young populations in Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East [7][8][9].…”

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Health-risk behaviors among Iranian university students, 2019: a web-based survey

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Background High-risk behaviors are among the most serious threats for the physical and mental health of adolescents and young adults. Our aims in this study were to investigate the subgroups of students based on risky behaviors and to identify the prevalence rate of these subgroups. Methods This cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted from July to August 2019 in Tabriz, Iran. We performed proportional sampling in all nine universities of the city, according to the number of students in each university. Applying an online survey questionnaire, the data were collected from 3649 students and analyzed using Latent Class Analysis. Results For total sample, standardized prevalence rates of cigarette smoking, hookah use, alcohol consumption, substance abuse and unsafe sex were 18.5 (Confidence Interval (CI) 95%: 17.3–19.8), 9.1 (CI 95%: 8.2–10.1), 9.2 (CI 95%: 8.3–10.2), 8.3 (CI 95%: 7.4–9.3) and 14.5 (CI 95%: 13.3–15.7), respectively. Three latent classes of risky behaviors were determined among students: a) low risk b) smoking and c) high risk. About 18% of boys and 1.5% of girls were in the high risk class. Cigarette smoking (18.5%, CI 95%: 17.3–19.8) and substance abuse (8.3%, CI 95%: 7.4–9.3) were the most and the least common risky behaviors among the students. Conclusion In this we-based survey, a considerable number of students, particularly boys (18%), was at high-risk class, stressing the need for preventive interventions for this group of youth. Our findings are beneficial for planning and development of risky-behavior preventive strategies to prevent high-risk behaviors among college students.

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Health-risk behaviors among Iranian university students, 2019: a web-based survey

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“…The prevalence of some risky behaviors is reported to be high among university students who constitue a large part of young population [5,6]. Among Asian countries, high-risk behaviors are prevalent in Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East [7][8][9].…”

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High-Risk Behaviors Among Iranian University Students: A Web-Based Survey

Shekari

Habibi

Nadrian

et al. 2020

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Background :High-risk behaviors is one of the most serious factors threatening the physical and mental health of adolescents and young adults. The aims of this study were to investigate thesubgroups of students based on risky behaviors and to identify the prevalence rate of these subgroups. Methods: This cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted from July to August 2019 in Tabriz, Iran. Sampling of all universities in the city was performed proportionally according to the number of students in each university. . Applying an online survey questionnaire, the data were collected from 3649 students and included into Latent Class Analysis. Results: For both genders, standardized prevalence rates of cigarrette smoking, hookah use, alcohol consumption, substance abuse and unsafe sex were 18.5 (CI 95%: 17.3-19.8), 9.1 (CI 95%: 8.2-10.1), 9.2 (CI 95%: 8.3-10.2), 8.3 (CI 95%: 7.4-9.3) and 14.5 (CI 95%: 13.3-15.7), respectively. Three latent classes of risky behaviors were determined among students: 1) low risk 2) smoking and 3) high risk. About 18% of boys and 1.5% of girls were in the high risk class. Cigarrette smoking (18.5%, CI 95%: 17.3-19.8) and substance abuse (8.3%, CI 95%: 7.4-9.3) were the most and the least common risky behaviors among the students. Conclusion: In this we-based survey, a considerable percentage of students, particularly boys, were at high-risk class, stressing the need for preventive interventions for this group of youth. Our findings are beneficial for planning and development of risky-behavior preventive measures to prevent high-risk behaviors among college students.

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The top six risky behaviors among Iranian university students: a national survey

Poorolajal

Mohammadi

Soltanian

et al. 2018

Journal of Public Health

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Background Multiple risk-taking behaviors are associated with increased risk of poor educational attainment, morbidity and premature mortality. This study involved a large representative sample of Iranian university students addressing multiple risk behaviors and associated factors. Methods This cross-sectional study included 4261 participants, involving 13 medical universities throughout the country in 2017. The following six risky behaviors were addressed: (a) smoking cigarettes during the past month, (b) using some kinds of illicit drugs during the past month, (c) drinking alcohol during the past month, (d) engaging unprotected sex during the past year, (e) having suicidal ideation during the past month or attempting suicide in the past year, (f) and Internet addiction. The 20-item internet addiction test and the 28-item general health questionnaire were used. Results Almost 37.3% of the participants engaged in at least one out of six risky behaviors. The prevalence of Internet addiction was 24.5%, cigarette smoking 13.5%, alcohol use 7.8%, illicit drug abuse 4.9%, unprotected sex 7.8%, suicidal ideation 7.4%, attempting suicide 1.7% and general health problems 38.9%. Conclusion A majority of the Iranian university students studied engaged in at least one risky behavior. Engaging in one risky behavior increases the risk of engaging in other risk-taking behaviors.

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Behavior Risk Factors Among Russian University Students Majoring in Medicine, Education, and Exercise Science

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Health-risk behaviors among Iranian university students, 2019: a web-based survey

Health-risk behaviors among Iranian university students, 2019: a web-based survey

High-Risk Behaviors Among Iranian University Students: A Web-Based Survey

The top six risky behaviors among Iranian university students: a national survey

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