Gender Differences in Adolescents’ Academic Achievement

Gutiérrez, Óscar David Marcenaro; López-Agudo, Luis Alejandro; Ropero-García, Miguel Ángel

doi:10.1177/1103308817715163

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“…Different studies have shown that there are gender disparities in academic achievement in different countries. In more civilized and industrialized countries females have more academic achievement than males [43][44][45][46]. But in developing countries like Ethiopia, females have less access and less academic achievement than males [47].…”

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HIV knowledge and associated factors among young Ethiopians: application of multilevel order logistic regression using the 2016 EDHS

2020

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Background Human Immunodeficiency virus continues to be a major global health problem infecting 75 million and killing 32 million people since the beginning of the epidemic. It badly hit Sub Saharan Africa than any country in the world and youths are sharing the greatest burden. The study aims to assess the level of HIV-knowledge and its determinants among Ethiopian youths using the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey data. Methods A nationally representative 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data were used. A total of 10,903 youths comprising 6401 females and 4502 males were included in the study. Descriptive statistics and multilevel order logistic regression were used and confidence interval was used to declare statistical significance in the final model. Results The mean age and SD of youths included in this study was 19.10 (±2.82). Among Ethiopian youths, 20.92% (95% CI: 18.91, 23.09%) had low knowledge of HIV whereas, 48.76% (95% CI: 47.12, 50.41%) and 30.31% (95% CI: 28.51, 32.18%) of them had moderate and comprehensive HIV knowledge respectively. Being male, access to TV and radio, ever tested for HIV/AIDS, owning a mobile telephone, and attending primary school and above compared to non-attendants were associated with having higher HIV knowledge. But, dwelling in rural Ethiopia, being in the Protestant and Muslim religious groups as compared to those of Orthodox followers and being in married groups were associated with having lower HIV knowledge. Approximately, 12% of the variation in knowledge of HIV was due to regions. Conclusion Only one-third of Ethiopian youths have deep insight into the disease, whereas, nearly one-fifth of them have lower HIV-knowledge. There is a significant disparity in HIV-related knowledge among Ethiopian youths living in different regions. Rural residents, less educated, female, and married youths have less knowledge of HIV as compared to their counterparts. Youths who do not have a mobile phone, who lack health insurance coverage, and who have limited access to media have less knowledge about HIV. Therefore, the due focus should be given to the aforementioned factors to minimize the disparities between regions and to enhance Ethiopian youths’ HIV-knowledge.

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HIV knowledge and associated factors among young Ethiopians: application of multilevel order logistic regression using the 2016 EDHS

2020

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“…Biological sex. Biological sex 43 was assessed by asking respondents: ''Are you a boy or girl?'' Male (coded 0) and female (coded 1) were represented as a dichotomous covariate.…”

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Using School Climate to Improve Attendance and Grades: Understanding the Importance of School Satisfaction Among Middle and High School Students

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Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUND Students with chronic absences tend to struggle academically and may not benefit fully from all school has to offer. A positive school climate has been shown to reduce absenteeism and promote academic success. In this study, we explored how a positive school climate and high satisfaction with school may influence absences and academic performance. METHODS We used mediated path analysis to describe relationships involving school climate, school satisfaction, absences, and grades among 6839 middle school (49% female, 82% white) and 7470 high school (51% female, 85.0% white) students from 26 West Virginia schools. RESULTS In the middle and high school samples, we found that a positive school climate and high satisfaction with school reduces school absenteeism. Findings also suggest students with more absences tend to perform less well academically; a positive school climate and school satisfaction may promote good grades. CONCLUSIONS Missing a substantial amount of school days for any reason may hinder students academic success, but “skipping” may require added attention. Improving school climate and student satisfaction with school may contribute to better attendance and grades.

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“…al., 2015). A study on gender differences in adolescents' academic achievement also observed that girls are less likely to get low scores than boys (Marcenaro-Gutierrez, et. al., 2018).…”

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Gender Differences in Adolescents’ Academic Achievement

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HIV knowledge and associated factors among young Ethiopians: application of multilevel order logistic regression using the 2016 EDHS

HIV knowledge and associated factors among young Ethiopians: application of multilevel order logistic regression using the 2016 EDHS

Using School Climate to Improve Attendance and Grades: Understanding the Importance of School Satisfaction Among Middle and High School Students

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