Female College Students Research Articles

Analysis of financial literacy and inclusion factors in Peruvian university women

Women’s financial literacy and financial inclusion have gained prominence in recent years. Despite progress, knowledge and access to finance remain common barriers for women, especially in emerging economies. Globally, domestic and economic violence has been recognized as a relevant social concern from a gender perspective. In this context, financial literacy and financial inclusion are considered to play a key role in reducing violence against women by empowering them with the necessary knowledge to manage their financial resources and make informed decisions. This study aims to evaluate the determinants that influence Peruvian female university students’ financial literacy and financial inclusion. To this end, a theoretical behavioral model is proposed, and a survey is applied to 427 female university students. The results are analyzed using a Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The results validate all the proposed hypotheses and highlight significant relationships between financial literacy and women’s financial inclusion. A relevant relationship between financial attitude and financial behavior is also observed, as well as the influence of financial behavior and financial self-efficacy on financial literacy. The results also reveal that women feel capable of making important financial decisions for themselves and consider that financial literacy could help reduce gender-based violence. Based on these findings, theoretical and practical implications are raised. It highlights the proposal of a theoretical model based on antecedents, statistically validated in a sample of women in Peru, which lays the foundation for understanding financial literacy and financial inclusion in the Latin American region.

Short-video usage and female college students’ restricted diets: a chain mediation model

With the popularity of short-video platforms, people’s self-concept and body views are everyday concerns, including their dieting. How short-video platforms impact people’s dieting especially for female college students, remain unclear. This study examines the mediating paths between short-video usage and restricted diets in terms of body comparison and body dissatisfaction. Data on short-video addiction, body comparison, body dissatisfaction, and restricted diet were collected from 532 female college students aged between 17 and 23 (mean = 19.68 years, SD = 1.28 years). Following correlation and multiple regression analysis, short-video usage contributed to the students’ restricted diets and body dissatisfaction for varying degrees of body comparison. In addition, body comparison and body dissatisfaction positively and significantly mediated the relationship between short-video usage and the adoption of restricted diets. From these findings, we conclude that self-concept education to avoid body comparison and enhance body satisfaction carries benefits of healthy dietary behaviours and lowers risks for unhealthy dietary behaviours.

Tired of being tired: Black college students' experiences of racial battle fatigue from highly publicized anti-Black violence.

The highly publicized murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery in 2020 sparked public outrage and widespread discussion around anti-Black violence. While some studies have examined the effects of anti-Black violence exposure on mental health outcomes, there is a paucity of research that explores how these racially charged events contribute to cumulative stress and "weathering" for Black people, particularly. Informed by racial battle fatigue theory, this in-depth qualitative study explored the lived experiences of 30 Black male and female undergraduate college students (aged 18-28) exposed to highly publicized acts of anti-Black violence. Thematic analysis revealed four predominant themes: (a) witnessing an endless cycle of anti-Black violence, (b) experiencing cumulative and prolonged psychosocial effects, (c) grieving while Black, and (d) navigating the tension between activism and burnout. Findings expose the cyclical and inescapable nature of anti-Black violence, including the toll of these events on the lives of Black college students. Research, practice, and policy implications underscore the need for culturally relevant interventions to support resilience among Black people in the aftermath of anti-Black violence. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Physical activities, sedentary behavior, sleep quality, and quality of life among female medical versus nonmedical college students: A cross-sectional study

Despite the numerous health benefits of physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB) and physical inactivity remain major public health concerns. A lack of PA increases the chance of developing some noncommunicable diseases that are on the rise worldwide. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the level of PA, SB, sleep quality (SQ), and quality of life (QOL) among Saudi female college students. A cross-sectional study was carried out among female students enrolled in various colleges, both medical and nonmedical, at King Saud University in Riyadh during the academic year 2018 to 2019. Participation posters were sent to colleges’ departments, and survey links were shared through university social media channels. The study utilized the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index to evaluate PA and SQ and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument to evaluate QOL. In order to conduct statistical analyses, frequency counts, means, and standard deviations were calculated for PA, SQ, and QOL scores. In this study, 131 Saudi female college students were conveniently recruited from 223 who met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age of 20.4 ± 1.4. Most participants were from medical colleges (n = 86, 6, 5.6%) and the minority were nonmedical (n = 45, 34.4%). We have found that International Physical Activity Questionnaire indicated that most students had low PA (52% of the participants), about 35% had a moderate PA, and only 17% had high PA. SB was present among 22.9% of participants. Nearly 68.7% of the students scored poorly on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for SQ. The students had high QOL, with a mean WHOQOL-BREF total score of 90.76 ± 12.77. Medical and nonmedical students showed no significant differences in PA, SB, or QOL. No apparent relationship was found between PA and SQ or QOL. This study shows that a significant proportion of female college students maintain an unfavorable lifestyle characterized by insufficient PA and subpar SQ. Implementing programs that encourage students to be more physically active, reduce sedentary time, and integrate sleep education programs to improve their sleep habits are necessary.

Influences of Endocrine Disruptors Exposure, Eating Behavior, and Fatigue on Premenstrual Syndrome in Female College Students

Influences of Endocrine Disruptors Exposure, Eating Behavior, and Fatigue on Premenstrual Syndrome in Female College Students

대학생의 보건의식과 보건교육 요구에 대한 연구

Objectives This study is to investigate the health awareness and basic health-related knowledge possessed by university students, in order to seek ways to establish a healthy health awareness and culture in our society. It also aims to identify the content of health education that university students demand, which can be utilized to develop a health education program that can be offered as a liberal arts course. Methods To achieve this, a survey was conducted targeting 416 male and female college students at D university in Gyeonggi province, reflecting characteristics such as gender, major, and year of study, from april 2nd to april 18th, 2024. Interviews related to the content were conducted from april 30, 2024, to may 10, 2024. The survey results were statistically processed using the SPSS program 18.0, and the interview data were processed according to the STEP-BY-STEP analysis procedure. Results It was found that university students interpret the meaning of health to include not only physical health but also mental and social health. Regarding self-perception of obesity, 35.8% of the students perceived themselves as obese. In terms of health management and attitudes, it was analyzed that the most commonly practiced method to maintain one's health is a regular lifestyle, and the fundamental causes of diseases were analyzed to be inadequate nutrition and high stress. Regarding the need for health education in universities, 55.8% of the students reported that it is necessary. As for the preferred instructors for health education, students favored full-time professors specializing in the field of health. The preferred method of health education was found to be using various media, such as video materials. Conclusions Regarding university students' health awareness, the meaning of health was extended to include social and mental well-being. Negative perceptions of health were mostly attributed to excessive stress. The most commonly used method for maintaining health was living a regular lifestyle. More than half of the students recognized the need for health education in universities. As for the preferred instructors for health education, students favored full-time professors specializing in health. The preferred method of health education was the utilization of various media, such as video materials. The most preferred frequency and duration of health education classes were once per quarter, with each class lasting around one hour. The preferred contents of health education included mental health, sex education, and disease prevention and treatment.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Cancer among Female Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Pakistan

Breast cancer is a significant global health concern, with early detection being critical for improving survival rates. Objective: To evaluate the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) regarding breast cancer among female university students. Method: Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to a representative sample of students. Results: The study showed a positive attitude among female students regarding Breast Cancer (BC): 80% believed BC could be prevented, 67% recognized family history as a risk factor, 77% felt comfortable discussing BC with doctors, and 93% emphasized public education. However, significant gaps in practices were observed: 46% never attended BC awareness sessions, 28% never adopted preventive lifestyle changes, 36% did not seek medical advice for breast changes, 73% never had a mammogram, and 30% never performed breast self-examinations. Conclusion: These findings underscore the need for improved education and practical interventions to enhance BC awareness and early detection behaviors.

Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement among College Students of Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering

Aim of the Study: Emotional intelligence (EI) has been gaining increasing attention as an important factor that can influence academic achievement among college students. The ability to recognize, understand and manage one's own emotions as well as those of others has been linked to improved academic performance and overall success in life. The current research purported to examine the association between emotional intelligence and academic achievement of female college students of pre-medical and pre-engineering. Methodology: The present correlational research was consisted of 100 participants including 50 female students of pre-medical and 50 female students of pre-engineering. Emotional intelligence was measured by Schutte Self Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) developed by Schutte in 1998 (SSEIT, a= 0.96). Academic achievement was measured through pre-medical and pre-engineering grades of female students. Findings: ANOVA was used to measure difference of emotional intelligence among female students of different academic grades p< 0.01. Independent t-test was used to measure difference of emotional intelligence among female students of pre-medical and pre-engineering t=7.05 with p<0.01 and also used to measure difference of emotional intelligence among students of nuclear and joint family system t = -2.30 with p<0.01. Conclusion: The findings showed that female college students' academic performance and emotional intelligence differed significantly. The results indicated that undergraduate students' academic performance might be further improved by further enhancing their emotional intelligence.

The Relationship Between Grit and Career Barriers and Career Preparation Behavior of Female College Students in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution

The Relationship Between Grit and Career Barriers and Career Preparation Behavior of Female College Students in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution

The Structural Relationships Between Parentification, Self-differentiation, Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction, and Interpersonal Problems of Female College Students

The Structural Relationships Between Parentification, Self-differentiation, Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction, and Interpersonal Problems of Female College Students

Knowledge, attitude and perception towards Human Papillomavirus and its vaccination: A cross-sectional survey of female university students enrolled in health and non-health related programs

Understanding the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its vaccination is critical due to the global HPV- related disease burden and related costs. This study was based on a cross-sectional design to survey female students enrolled at the Universiti Teknologi MARA Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia. Our study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitude, and perception towards HPV and its vaccine among groups of university students from health and non-health-related programs. Link to validated questionnaires in the form of Google Forms were distributed through course heads. Intentionally, an equal number of sample sizes were obtained from the two groups. Two hundred out of 240 questionnaires targeted were collected (response rate equal 83%). Healthcare providers were the most common source of information. Age, education level, faculty and year of study were significant contributing factors to knowledge. 29% had already completed their immunisation schedule of 3 shots, while 40% had not received the vaccine and had not scheduled an appointment either. A Mann-Whitney test was done on the level of knowledge, which was low and moderate, regarding health issues, mode of transmission, prevention of HPV, vaccine benefits and side effects, which favoured the health-related students (median = 6.50) over the non-health-related students (median = 1.50), (p-value = 0.0001). Significant differences were observed regarding answers on attitudes toward vaccine benefits, perception of vaccination behaviour and external influences. Public health initiatives in developing education policies to equip university students, particularly those in non-health- related programs, with the knowledge, right attitude and perception are imperative to increase their vaccination uptake.

Determinants and the Correlates of menstrual cup usage among medical students in a tertiary care hospital in Puducherry

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Adolescence is the period between 10-19 years of life and about 1/5th total female population in the world are adolescent girls who requires specific and special attention. Menstruation is a unique phenomenon happening at this age which has lots of social stigma attached to it. It affects the physical, mental and social functioning of any teenager which is of greater concern in order to prevent any major disorder of sexual and reproductive health in future. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of usage of menstrual cup among medical students and to determine the barriers and facilitators regarding the use of menstrual cup and finally to estimate the knowledge and practises and its association with various determinants of menstrual cup. METHODS: This study was a analytical cross sectional study conducted among the female medical students of a private medical college in Pondicherry. The study tool was a Google form comprising the socio demographic details of the study participant and the details regarding the usage of menstrual products especially menstrual cup. This study followed the universal sampling method and a total of 328 students responded. The responses were downloaded in the Microsoft excel and analysed using the SPSS version 21. RESULTS: Out of the total 328 study participants 54.9% belonged to the age group of 18-23 years , 45.1% were in age group of 24-27 years. Of these 62% were I – III years, 37.8% were IV- CRRI, these students resided in all the types of families, such as 42.1% in the nuclear type, 57.9% in the three-generation type and the joint family. The knowledge prevalence of menstrual cups was 42% among the study participants. The prevalence of the usage of menstrual cups was 41.5%. The logistic regression model showed statistical significance with age (OR=5.078, p = 0.003). Students aged 18 to 23 were 5.078 times more likely to face barriers to using menstrual cups than those aged 24 to 27. Furthermore, increasing age was associated with a decrease in the likelihood of barriers to usage. Those in lesser years of study were 12.086 times more likely to have a barrier. CONCLUSION: From this study its evident that literacy about a concept plays a key role in adapting to a new change. Thus behaviour change communication has to be the key strategy in formulating the change in behaviour to convert theory into practise.

Prevalence of Self-Medication and Assessment of its Consequences on Health among Female University Students in Islamabad, Pakistan

Self-medication (SM) is the drug attainment and consumption without consulting a doctor/physician against a particular disease. This cross-sectional study assessed SM and its consequences among the female students of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan. A total of 180 female students from different academic departments were selected on the basis of stratified random sampling technique and the collection of data on SM was done with a pre designed questionnaire. Findings displayed that the prevalence of SM among the female students of IIUI, Islamabad, Pakistan was 32.22 to 55.6%. The information source of medicines in students was 48.9 % from doctors/physicians and 33.9% from the internet. The disease conditions for which SM was adapted includes headache, flue, cough and cold in about 64.4% students and abdominal pain in 38.3% students. The most common medicines used for SM were pain killers for 49.4% students, vitamin supplements for 30.6% students and antibiotics for 16.7% students. About 46.1% students obtain medicines for SM from the medical stores and 33.3% obtain from hospitals pharmacy without doctors/physician’s prescription. Majority were using medicines for seasonal (40%) or viral (21.7%) infections or during accidental cases (26.1%). Overall, 68.88% students confirmed that they experienced adverse effects on health after SM. 74.35% students felt some common side effects, 67.16% experienced drug/medicine resistance against other diseases and 58.06% experienced poor immune system due to SM. In this regard, medication through regular consultations with doctors/physicians is necessary and the execution of proper policies on advertising, marketing and selling of medicines with precautionary measures is recommended to avoid adverse effects on health.

Gender differences in effects of learning self-efficacy on learning burnout among higher vocational college students in China.

In Chinese higher vocational colleges, students often underperform academically and experience burnout from studying. Developing learning self-efficacy may directly and indirectly address these challenges, and differences in learning self-efficacy between male and female students may have varying effects on their burnout. We examined the mediating relationships between learning self-efficacy, learned helplessness and learning burnout among Chinese higher vocational college students, as well as the gender-related differences in these relationships. An online survey collected 1045 valid responses. The sample comprised 513 male students and 532 female students, with an age range of 18-21 years. A measurement model and multiple structural models for learning self-efficacy, learned helplessness and learning burnout were established through structural equation modelling to evaluate measurement validity and identify the mediating effects among these variables. The findings revealed that learned helplessness partially mediated the relationship between learning self-efficacy and learning burnout among higher vocational college students. Learning self-efficacy directly influenced learning burnout in male higher vocational college students, whereas learned helplessness partially mediated the relationship between learning self-efficacy and learning burnout in female higher vocational college students. The findings indicate that fostering learning self-efficacy can help mitigate the impact of learned helplessness on learning burnout in female students. However, this protective effect was not observed in male students. Teachers in Chinese higher vocational colleges should implement targeted strategies, such as promoting attainable goal-setting techniques, to prevent learned helplessness from contributing to learning burnout in male students.

The Association between Hemoglobin Level and Body Mass Index in Female College Students of West Tripura

The Association between Hemoglobin Level and Body Mass Index in Female College Students of West Tripura

A Review on the Implicit Attitude from the Perspective of Gender Stereotypes, Addictive Behaviors, and Public Satisfaction with Medical Services

Implicit attitude is an academic conception always appears in cognitive psychology and sociology psychology. Implicit attitude can be defined as "retrospectively undetected (or misidentified) remnants of prior experience that mediate emotion, cognition, or behaviour towards a social object". These perspectives come from Anthony Greenwald and Mahzarin Banaji. Nowadays, there is a prevalent phenomenon that individuals always have concepts of implicit stereotype. For instance, an age stereotype, racial discrimination, gender bias and so on. From the perspective of research method, researchers are able to use Implicit Associations Test to demonstrate that experimental participants show a response bias in support of a stereotypical association. Overall, researchers can use various methods of implicit attitude to test stereotype in daily life, and suggest some ideas to change their concepts. Individuals with higher social trust evaluated medical services more positively. Implicit attitudes also play a role in reinforcing gender stereotypes, as seen in research on female college students in China who associate female sexuality with passivity and male sexuality with dominance. Additionally, implicit attitudes affect addictive behaviors, with studies highlighting the disparities in the implicit and explicit attitudes regarding smoking between non-smokers and smokers. Overall, understand and mitigation of implicit biases is crucial for promoting fairness and inclusivity in various sectors of society.

Evaluation of the Effects of Night Eating Syndrome and Mindful Eating on Sleep Quality Among Female Students in the Faculty of Health Sciences

Poor sleep quality is prevalent among university students and has been linked to unhealthy eating behaviors, including night eating and low mindful eating, which may negatively impact overall health and well-being. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of mindful eating and night eating syndrome on sleep quality among female students in the Faculty of Health Sciences. This cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 360 female university students aged 18 to 24 years. Data were collected through face-to-face surveys, and the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ), Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were administered. Among the participants, 40.8% were classified as good sleepers, while 59.2% were poor sleepers. Additionally, MEQscores were not statistically different between the two groups (p > 0.05), while NEQ total scores were significantly higher in participants with poor sleep quality (p = 0.003). Higher total PSQI scores were significantly associated with skipping meals (Beta = 0.101), alcohol consumption (Beta = 0.163), high BMI (Beta = 0.610), and NEQ score (Beta = 0.084). In conclusion, poor sleep quality among female university students is significantly associated with night eating behaviors, higher BMI, meal skipping, and alcohol consumption, highlighting the need for interventions targeting these behaviors to improve sleep quality and overall well-being.

Body shape concerns and behavioral intentions on eating disorders: a cross-sectional study of Chinese female university students using an extended theory of reasoned action model.

Weight and body shape concerns have become increasingly common among adolescents. Chinese university students show a high risk of eating disorder behaviors. This study aims to analyze the moderating effect of BMI on the relationships between body shape, attitudes, subjective norms, and eating disorder behavioral intentions among Chinese female university students using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) model. A stratified random sample of 679 female Chinese university students (age, mean ± SD = 19.792 ± 1.007) participated in the study. The surveys comprised the Theory of Reasoned Action Questionnaire (TRA-Q) and the Body Shape Questionnaire (BS-Q) to assess their body shape concerns and behavioral intentions regarding eating disorders. Structural equation modeling was used to test the extended TRA model, with body shape as an additional predictor and BMI as a moderator. Body shape positively affected attitudes (β = 0.444, p < 0.001), subjective norms (β = 0.506, p < 0.001), and intentions (β = 0.374, p < 0.001). BMI significantly moderated the relationships between attitudes (t = -3.012, p < 0.01), subjective norms (t = -2.678, p < 0.01), and body shapes (t = -4.485, p < 0.001) toward eating disorder intentions. Body shape and BMI directly influence eating disorder behavioral intentions among Chinese female university students. The findings suggest that young Chinese women's eating disorder intentions are increasingly influenced by external factors related to body shape and BMI.

Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Characteristics Among Female University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Obesity and body composition are crucial indicators of health, especially among young adults whose lifestyle changes during university years can impact physical well-being. This study examines obesity levels and body composition parameters in female university students, hypothesizing that they exhibit elevated body fat percentages compared to health standards, likely due to a sedentary lifestyle. A secondary hypothesis posits a correlation between physical activity levels and body composition, anticipating higher fat mass in students with low physical activity levels. The study included 258 female students, aged 18-23, from seven faculties at the University "Dunărea de Jos" of Galați. Body composition metrics, such as total body water, protein, minerals, body fat mass, skeletal muscle mass, and BMI, were assessed using the InBody 720 (Biospace, Korea). Cardiovascular fitness was evaluated through the Ruffier Test, a widely accepted measure in Europe. SPSS 26 software was used for statistical analysis, applying Skewness and Kurtosis to assess data distribution, while Pearson correlation evaluated relationships between physical activity and body composition. The analysis revealed a significant trend toward elevated fat mass and obesity indicators. The average body fat mass was 32.3%, substantially above the healthy standard of 23%, and 52.3% of participants were classified as having excessive body fat. BMI showed 38% of students in the overweight or obese range. Waist-to-hip ratios highlighted prevalent central adiposity, with a mean of 0.918, exceeding recommended limits for women. A positive correlation was found between lower physical activity and increased fat mass, supporting Hypothesis 2. Findings indicate a high prevalence of obesity-related parameters among female university students, likely linked to lifestyle changes. These results emphasize the importance of health promotion efforts to encourage physical activity and healthy habits in this population, suggesting a role for bioelectrical impedance analysis as a valuable tool in university health assessmentsy.

Analysis of The Association Between Nutrient Intake and Bone Mineral Density in College Students

Background: Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by brittle bone prone to fracture. The risk increases significantly with age, particularly among women. An effective approach for understanding and preventing the progression of osteoporosis is by examining bone mineral density (BMD), with diet playing an essential role. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the association between nutrient intake and BMD in female students at the University of Lampung.Method: This analytical observational study adopted a cross-sectional design. A total of 150 female students at the University of Lampung, were selected as samples using a multistage random sampling technique. The study variables were BMD and nutrient intake, specifically calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D, and protein. BMD was assessed based on examination using an ultrasound bone densitometer, while nutrient intake was measured through 2x24h food recall. In the process, data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test.Result: The results showed that female students had BMD in the osteopenia category of 52.7% and osteoporosis of 10%. Calcium and phosphorus intake were associated with BMD in Lampung University female students (p&lt;0.01; p=0.11), while intake of magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin D, and protein did not correlate (p=0.751; p=0.382; p =0.41; p=0.694). Therefore, meeting calcium and phosphorus needs from an early age is essential to prevent osteoporosis.