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

Poorolajal, Jalal; Mohammadi, Younes; Soltanian, Ali Reza; Ahmadpoor, Jamal

doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdy204

Cited by 26 publications

(28 citation statements)

References 26 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In this study, the probability of late diagnosis was significantly greater in Iranian men than women. Other studies confirmed that male gender is a major risk factor of risky behaviors such as HIV late diagnosis [ 20 ]. For example, Rice et al, Sun et al and Agaba et al suggested that male gender is significantly associated with a higher risk of late HIV diagnosis [ 21 – 23 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

Identifying risk factors for late HIV diagnosis and survival analysis of people living with HIV/AIDS in Iran (1987–2016)

Mohammadi

Mirzaei

Shirmohammadi‐Khorram

et al. 2021

BMC Infect Dis

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Late-diagnosis of HIV is a major challenge for the control and prevention of AIDS in the world. The present study aimed to specify factors associated with the late diagnosis of HIV in Iran from 1987 to 2016. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, data for 4402 diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients were extracted from 158 behavioral disease counseling centers of 31 Iranian provinces. We defined late diagnosis as having a CD4 count less than 350 within 3 months after diagnosis. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors influencing late diagnosis. Moreover, we used multivariate Cox regression to assess the association of these factors with the patients’ survival. Results In this study, the prevalence of late diagnosis among the patients was 58.2%. People aged 50 years and over (adjusted OR = 3.55), transmission through blood transfusion (adjusted OR = 2.89), co-infection with tuberculosis (adjusted OR = 2.06), and male gender (adjusted OR = 1.38) were the strongest predictors for late diagnosis of HIV. On the other hand, baseline CD4 (adjusted HR = 2.21), people aged 50 and over (adjusted HR = 1.81), male gender (adjusted HR = 1.76), being a widow (adjusted HR = 1.68), people with unknown transmission way (adjusted HR = 18.24), people who inject drugs (adjusted HR = 1.87), diagnosis at previous years (adjusted HR = 2.45) and co-infection with tuberculosis (adjusted OR = 1.77) significantly associated with the survival of patients. Conclusion The prevalence of late diagnosis is high among Iranian HIV/AIDS. The risk factors of late diagnoses include being males and aged 50 years and over, transmission through blood transfusion, and co-infection with tuberculosis. Therefore, implementation of screening programs for early diagnosis of HIV these high risk groups is recommended to Iranian health providers and policymakers.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

Identifying risk factors for late HIV diagnosis and survival analysis of people living with HIV/AIDS in Iran (1987–2016)

Mohammadi

Mirzaei

Shirmohammadi‐Khorram

et al. 2021

BMC Infect Dis

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…22,30,46-48 Risky behaviors exhibited by some students can adversely affect their overall development and well-being as a youth. 49 Evidence shows a negative association between high-risk behaviors and academic achievement and success. This means that students with higher grades are less likely to participate in high-risk behaviors than their classmates with lower grades, and students who do not participate in high-risk behaviors receive higher grades than their classmates who do participate in high-risk behaviors.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence of problematic internet use disorder and associated risk factors and complications among Iranian university students: a national survey

Poorolajal

Ahmadpoor

Mohammadi

et al. 2019

Health Promot Perspect

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Despite the growing epidemic of problematic Internet use (PIU), little information is available on PIU and related factors in Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 4261 university students among 13 universities throughout the country in 2017. The data collection tool included demographic characteristics, the status of using the Internet, social media, computer games, tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs, suicide ideation and attempt, and unprotected sex. PIU was measured using the 15-item PIU questionnaire. The status of general health was evaluated using the 28-item general health questionnaire (GHQ) questionnaire. The simple and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to measure the crude and adjusted associations between various factors and PIU. Results: Of 4261 university students, 55.9% were female, 13.5% were smokers, 4.9% were drug abusers, 7.9% were alcohol abusers, 7.8% had unprotected sex in the past year, 7.4% had suicidal ideation in the past month, 1.7% had attempted suicide in the past year, and 27.3% suffered from PIU. Only 61.1% had normal health. In contrast, 30.9%, 7.2%, and 0.8% had mild, moderate, and severe general health problems, respectively. There were significant relationships between PIU and age group 20-24 vs. <20 years (odds ratio [OR] = 1.39; 95% CI: 1.06, 1.82), single vs, married (OR = 2.57; 95% CI: 1.85, 3.57), suicidal attempt (OR = 2.77; 95% CI: 1.47, 5.19), using online games (OR = 1.31; 95% CI: 1.07, 1.60), and poor general health (OR = 12.14; 95% CI: 4.53, 32.54). Conclusion: Nearly one-third of medical sciences students suffered from PIU. This unhealthy behavior was associated with poor general health and elevated risk of suicidal behaviors. This health-threatening behavior provides an early warning signal that deserves special attention, otherwise, it may threaten both college students’ health and function.

show abstract

“…The high prevalence rate of such behaviors among Iranian students has also been reported. For example, a study conducted in 2017 among Iranian university students showed that among all 13.5% smoked cigarette, 7.8% drank alcohol, 4.9% had drug abuse and 7.8% had unprotected sex [10].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As mentioned, in this method of data collection, there is the possibility for the respondents to answer the sensitive questions incorrectly. Considering this issue and keeping in mind the high prevalence rate of high-risk behaviors among Iranian students [10,[21][22][23], we conducted this web-based study to identify the subgroups of students based on risky behaviors, and to determine the prevalence rate of the subgroups among a representative sample of university students in Tabriz, Iran.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

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.

show abstract

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

Cited by 26 publications

References 26 publications

Identifying risk factors for late HIV diagnosis and survival analysis of people living with HIV/AIDS in Iran (1987–2016)

Identifying risk factors for late HIV diagnosis and survival analysis of people living with HIV/AIDS in Iran (1987–2016)

Prevalence of problematic internet use disorder and associated risk factors and complications among Iranian university students: a national survey

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

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About