Female Undergraduates Research Articles

Indecent Dressing among Female Undergraduate Students: Impact on Emotional Adjustment and Cognitive Engagement of Their Male Counterparts in Anambra State

This study sought to x-ray indecent dressing among female undergraduates in a university community and its impact on the emotional adjustment and cognitive engagement of their male counterparts in Anambra State. The descriptive design was adopted for this study and guided by three research questions. The sample size for the study was 542 undergraduate male students in a government-owned university in Anambra State drawn through a multi-stage sampling procedure. Researcher designed questionnaire validated by experts in the field of Education was used in eliciting responses from the respondents. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach’s alpha to estimate the internal consistency of the instrument. The analysis gave an alpha coefficient of 0.71, 0.73, 0.70 and 0.72 for clusters 1 to 4 respectively and 0.71 for the whole cluster. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings of the study revealed prevalence of indecent dressing among female undergraduate students in Anambra State. It also showed that indecent dressing among female students are sustained by many factors such as imitation of western dressing style, peer/social group pressure, fashion in vogue and poor parenting. The result further revealed that curbing indecent dressing in tertiary institutions in Anambra State is possible through creating of awareness on proper dress codes for students using bill boards. Finally, the findings of the study showed that indecent dressing among female undergraduate students has a negative impact on both the emotional adjustment and cognitive engagement of their male counterparts in Anambra State. It was recommended among others that there should be enforcement of policies against indecent dressing on campuses.

Using natural spline models to explore the trajectories of empirically derived domains of premenstrual symptoms.

Premenstrual symptoms are distressing and impairing for individuals and costly to society. These symptoms are heterogeneous within and across people, dimensional, and dynamic. While some efforts have been made to understand the trajectories of premenstrual symptoms, two major gaps in the literature remain. First, we lack understanding of the covariation among symptoms over the course of the menstrual cycle. Second, we know little about the trajectories of these symptoms and why symptoms might take different courses. To address these gaps, a sample of female undergraduates (N = 85) who reported no use of hormonal birth control and regularly occurring menstrual periods were recruited for a 4-month-long electronic daily diary study of premenstrual symptoms. We explored the covariation of symptoms over the cycle by conducting a multilevel exploratory factor analysis of the daily diary items. We identified six distinct but correlated symptom domains at the within-person level which were affective, cognitive, interpersonal, pain, and somatic. Next, we characterized the trajectories of each symptom domain using multilevel natural spline models and their first/second derivatives. Somatic symptoms increased/decreased more sharply and quickly than other symptom domains, pointing to a unique trajectory. Interpersonal and affective symptoms, on the other hand, were milder throughout. We demonstrated the importance of investigating the differences among symptom domain trajectories and underscored the need for future research to elucidate the unique mechanisms that underlie each trajectory. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Effect of Vitamin A on Glucose Tolerance in Female Undergraduates of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Background: This study explored the effects of Vitamin A supplementation on glucose tolerance among female undergraduate students at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, adopting a comprehensive metabolic approach. Recent evidence has established that retinoid signaling pathways interact with glucose metabolism through nuclear receptor networks, particularly through Retinoid X Receptor (RXR) pathways, which regulate insulin sensitivity and glucose homeostasis. Objective: The primary goals were to assess the influence of Vitamin A supplementation on fasting blood glucose levels and to evaluate its impact on glucose tolerance test results, specifically through the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), based on the molecular understanding of retinoid-mediated metabolic regulation. Method: The research involved conducting an OGTT on participants under two conditions: one without Vitamin A supplementation and another following a 100,000 IU dose of Vitamin A. Blood glucose levels were measured at six intervals (0, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 minutes) using an ACCU-CHEK Active glucometer, allowing for a detailed analysis of temporal glucose responses. Statistical analysis was carried out using a two-way ANOVA with GraphPad Prism 5 software to rigorously examine variations in glucose metabolism. Result: The results revealed subtle but statistically significant fluctuations in blood glucose levels across different time points. However, the data indicated that Vitamin A supplementation had minimal direct effects on glucose tolerance. While the study was limited by its sample size and generalizability, it provides valuable baseline data on the metabolic responses of young female adults. Conclusion: This research highlights the complex interplay between micronutrient supplementation and glucose metabolism. By investigating the effects of Vitamin A intake on glucose metabolism, the study addresses a critical gap in understanding the metabolic role of this essential micronutrient.

Female healthcare undergraduates' scientific readiness for raising breast cancer awareness in Syrian conservative community

IntroductionBreast cancer is the most common and deadliest cancer in Syria, and early detection is crucial in managing it. This study aims to compare the knowledge levels of breast cancer risk factors, signs, and symptoms among female students in healthcare faculties (medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy) at Damascus University to identify existing disparities. The goal is to enhance breast cancer education and awareness across Syria by empowering healthcare students with insights.MethodsAn online self-administered questionnaire was shared on social media for female students of healthcare faculties to respond to. A total of 589 participants were included after applying the inclusion criteria. The questionnaire collected sociodemographic characteristics and evaluated the knowledge of breast cancer (BC) using breast cancer awareness measure (BCAM). The scale evaluates three sections: general knowledge, symptoms, and risk factors. Comparisons were conducted among the three faculties to gauge variations in knowledge levels.ResultsThe majority of participants were aged between 21–23, the average of breast cancer knowledge among the whole sample was 24.7 ± 6.33 out of 40, with the internet and social media being the primary sources of information. Medical students had significantly higher knowledge scores compared to pharmacy and dentistry students. Higher faculty average grades were associated with higher knowledge scores, and there was a positive correlation between study years and breast cancer knowledge for medical and pharmacy students. There was no significant difference in breast cancer knowledge between participants with and without a medical relative or family history of breast cancer.ConclusionBreast cancer knowledge among female healthcare students in Damascus University is perfectible, which may not be enough to raise awareness. Awareness programs should be created to encourage leadership and accurate information dissemination, and professors should model good prevention practices.

Relationship Between Intense Personal Celebrity Worship and Cosmetic Surgery Consideration Among Chinese Young Women: The Serial Mediating Effects of Body Dissatisfaction and Body Shame

This study examined whether intense personal feelings toward celebrities are positively correlated with women’s consideration of cosmetic surgery, and whether body dissatisfaction and body shame serve as possible mediators of this relationship. A sample of 605 Chinese female undergraduates completed questionnaires on celebrity worship, consideration of cosmetic surgery, body dissatisfaction, and body shame. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between intense personal feelings toward celebrities and the consideration of cosmetic surgery. Moreover, this association was mediated both independently by body shame and sequentially by body dissatisfaction and body shame. These findings provide new insights into the relationship between celebrity worship and the consideration of cosmetic surgery.

Impact of Aerobic Exercise on Obesity among Female Undergraduates of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Impact of Aerobic Exercise on Obesity among Female Undergraduates of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Predictors of breast self-examination practices among female undergraduates in selected tertiary institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria: The Health Belief Model Approach

Predictors of breast self-examination practices among female undergraduates in selected tertiary institutions in Ogun State, Nigeria: The Health Belief Model Approach

Evaluation of Analgesics use in the management of Dysmenorrhea among female undergraduates in a Nigerian University

Evaluation of Analgesics use in the management of Dysmenorrhea among female undergraduates in a Nigerian University

Female Undergraduates’ Perception of Feminist Depictions in the Woman King Film

This study sets out to ascertain the opinions of female undergraduates on portrayals of feminism contained in the movie The Woman King (2022). The study used focus group discussion to elicit data from female undergraduates in Anambra State, Nigeria, in order to determine the inherent feminist themes in the selected movie and ascertain how they perceive them. Three universities were randomly selected from the nine universities in the state to represent the three forms of university ownership in Nigeria, which are federal, state and private universities. twelve focus group discussants were purposively selected from each university based on their availability and willingness to participate in the exercise. Analysis of data was done and presented thematically. Results showed the various themes female undergraduates identified from the selected film and female empowerment through leadership was most striking among them all. Their views about the feminist representations are those of inspiration and thought-provocation. The study recommends that film makers should be more diverse in creating feminism perspectives to provide a more comprehensive representation of feminism ideals and experiences and give a deeper exploration of feminism struggles within historical contexts that would offer a richer understanding of the challenges faced by the female folks.

Circulating sex hormones and positive emotion: A new target in understanding risk for affective disorders.

Sex differences in affective disorders suggest the role of circulating sex hormones in risk. Prior research has almost exclusively focused on distal symptom outcomes and negative emotions with mixed results. However, the emerging evidence of an etiological link between positive emotion responsivity and lifetime risk for affective disorders suggests that investigating the relationship between sex hormones and proximal, positive emotional reactivity needs further exploration. The present study investigated the relationship between estradiol and progesterone and implicit and explicit expression of positive emotion, in addition to negative emotion. Sixty-two female undergraduates completed questionnaires, passive drool collection, and idiographic interviews that elicited emotion in response to negative and positive emotion-inducing prompts. Implicit emotion was measured using spontaneous positive and negative word use and explicit emotion was based on ratings of affective experience. ANOVAs, including equivalence testing, revealed that there were no differences between naturally cycling women and hormonal birth control users, and groups were found to be equivalent on most outcome variables. Thus, groups were combined to test specific hormone-emotion associations. Hierarchical regression revealed significant inverse associations between the level of estradiol and both implicit positive word use and explicit reports of positive affect during the negative interview prompt and explicit positive affect in the positive prompt, even when controlling for depression symptoms. No significant main or interaction effects were detected for progesterone. The results of this initial study suggest a modulatory role for estradiol on positive affect which may influence emotion responsivity and have potential impacts on lifetime risk for affective disorders.

Awareness and Practices of Breast Cancer Detection among Female Undergraduates of Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

Awareness and Practices of Breast Cancer Detection among Female Undergraduates of Ebonyi State University, Nigeria

Campus Bullying Survey in Ordinary Universities in Hunan Province of China

In China, about 10% of campus bullying cases occur in ordinary universities. This is a survey of campus bullying in ordinary universities in Hunan Province of China. Students in ordinary universities have different attitudes towards physical bullying and mental bullying whose harmfulness has not been given sufficient attention. In reality, Physical bullying and mental bullying often occur simultaneously in most cases. Females are the main victims of campus bullying. However, the anti-bullying education and bullying protection of female undergraduates in universities are not prominent. To prevent campus bullying, it is necessary to strengthen the safety management and the anti-bullying education of the universities.

Exploring Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Beliefs Among Saudi Female EFL Undergraduates: A Case Study at Majmaah University

Learning vocabulary effectively is still a major issue for many English language learners, enrolled in English programs at universities. These students have particular obstacles to their lexical development that stem from cultural customs, limited exposure to real world English communication situations outside of the classroom, and differences in their learning styles and aptitudes. This mixed-methods study aimed to examine vocabulary techniques and beliefs among students at Majmaah University, identify the vocabulary learning strategies employed by Saudi female undergraduate students, and examine variations in strategies between junior and senior levels. Finding helpful vocabulary-building strategies will assist maximize results, especially for this important learner population in the nation's educational system. A validated online survey explored participants' frequency and views about their preferred technique. The experiences of learners in vocabulary acquisition were then profoundly qualitatively revealed through further semi-structured interviews. Using dictionaries, cognitive inferencing, and activation emerged as the most common cognitive strategies, according to quantitative evaluation. Less often, metacognitive and social techniques were described. Qualitative research revealed strategic flexibility associated with the competency level and barriers to flexible language use related to ideological foundations. Saudi female undergrads demonstrated a greater reliance on direct memorization than on thoughtful approaches. Official regulations outlined certain acceptable language uses. To gradually increase vocabulary retention over time, educators might suggest experimenting with extra strategies and flexibility in pedagogical language activities.

Differences and Similarities in Time Use and Well-Being Among Female and Male Undergraduates

Differences and Similarities in Time Use and Well-Being Among Female and Male Undergraduates

To Post or not to Post? That is the Question. Relationship between Selfie Behavior and Cosmetic Surgery Attitude among Chinese Young Adult Women: Mediation of Negative Physical Self.

Recently, young women have become the primary drivers of the increasing demand for cosmetic surgery. Previous studies have indicated a significant positive correlation between selfies and considering cosmetic surgery. However, limited research has explored the relationship between different types of selfies (i.e., posting versus non-posting selfies) and attitudes toward plastic surgery among Chinese young adult women, as well as the role of negative physical self in this context. A sample of 572 Chinese female undergraduates aged 17 to 22 completed measures of selfie behavior, negative physical self, and acceptance of cosmetic surgery. Results showed a significant positive correlations between non-posting selfies and facial appearance concern, as well as two dimensions of plastic surgery attitude (i.e., the social and consider and the personal). Moreover, the relationship between non-posting selfies and the social and consider dimension of plastic surgery attitudes was mediated by facial appearance concern and fatness concern, while the relationship between non-posting selfies and the personal dimension of plastic surgery attitudes was mediated solely by facial appearance concern. Additionally, fatness concern mediated the relationship between posting selfies and both dimensions of attitudes toward plastic surgery. These results suggest that posting and non-posting selfies behaviors may affect attitudes toward plastic surgery through different mechanisms. This study provides empirical support for the tripartite influence theory and the self-objectification theory in understanding the relationship selfie behavior and plastic surgery attitudes. Moreover, it underscores the roles of social media and negative physical self in shaping attitudes toward plastic surgery, highlighting the importance for relevant clinicians and practitioners to take these factors into account. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

Do Gender, Socioeconomic Status and Regional Difference Predict the Reading Comprehension of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners?

The current study examines the role of gender, socioeconomic status, and region in predicting the reading comprehension of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Based on the relevant literature, three hypotheses have been formulated, which entail three independent variables (gender, socioeconomic status, and region) and the dependent variable (reading comprehension) and were tested by employing a quantitative cross-sectional research method. The Thai Reading Evaluation and Decoding System (T-READS) test was administered to determine the participants’ reading comprehension scores. Approximately 730 male and female undergraduates at a Thai university with various socioeconomic statuses and regional diversity participated in this study. By conducting linear regression analysis, we predicted the role of gender, socioeconomic status, and region in predicting learners’ reading comprehension. The findings of the study revealed that gender, socioeconomic status, and region were not significant in predicting Thai university students’ reading comprehension. The pedagogical implications of the findings are also discussed.

Psychological Impact Of Kidnapping On Social Reintegration And Academic Pursuits Of Female Undergraduates In Zamfara State

Although kidnapping and banditry are increasingly rampant in northern Nigeria, research on their psychological impact on female undergraduate students is lacking. To fill this gap, this study investigated the psychological impact of kidnapping on female undergraduate students in Zamfara State, Nigeria, focusing on their social reintegration and academic pursuits. Kidnapping and banditry have become pervasive in northern Nigeria, severely disrupting the lives of vulnerable communities including students in both pre-tertiary and tertiary institutions, particularly Zamfara State. The study adopted qualitative research design. Seven out of the female undergraduates of Federal University Gusau who had recently been released after prolonged captivity participated in the study. A combination of purposive and snowball sampling techniques was used to select participants based on availability, willingness, and ability to provide detailed accounts. Data was collected through structured interview. Thematic analysis revealed profound psychological trauma, including symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Social reintegration challenges found in the study include stigmatization and alienation, while academic difficulties involved concentration, memory issues, and decreased motivation. The study recommends implementing comprehensive psychological support programmes within educational institutions located in high risk locations such as Zamfara State, including professional counseling and peer support groups, to address the long-term psychological effects and facilitate better social and academic reintegration of the victims

ATTITUDE OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN IMO ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern and one of the leading causes of death among women globally. This study aimed to examine the attitudes related to cervical cancer screening among female students in public tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The study, guided by three research questions and two null hypotheses tested at the 0.05 significance level used a descriptive survey design. A sample of 900 students was selected from a population of 11,825 female undergraduates. The research instrument, “Attitude towards Cervical Cancer Screening Questionnaire (ACCSQ)” was validated and found reliable with coefficient alphas of 0.89. Data were collected through direct delivery and analysed using SPSS, employing descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics of ANOVA. The findings revealed that most students had a positive attitude toward screening, with a mean attitude score of 53.35. Attitudes of the female students of this study towards cervical cancer screening did not significantly differ based on their ages or their level of education. The study recommended that given the generally positive attitude towards cervical cancer screening, awareness campaigns should be strengthened to further encourage screening participation. These campaigns should target all age groups, emphasizing the importance of early detection and regular screening for cervical cancer. KEYWORDS: Cervical cancer, screening, female students, attitude, public, tertiary institutions

INCIDENCE OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND STRESS AMONG STUDENTS OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND NON-HEALTH SCIENCES; A COMPARATIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM PAKISTAN

Background: Depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) are prevalent psychological conditions worldwide, accounting for approximately 15% of the global burden of disease, particularly in developing countries. The overall prevalence of depressive symptoms among university students in Pakistan is 42.66%. Objectives: The main aim of this research was to investigate the incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress amongst both health sciences and non-health sciences university students and their association with socio-demographic characteristics. Methodology: The DASS-21 was used to collect data on depression, anxiety, and stress, in addition to socio-demographic factors. The data was collected through a web-based questionnaire from November 06, 2023, to January 06, 2024, from private and public universities in Punjab, Pakistan. 1177 students participated, including 586 (49.78%) health sciences students and 591 (50.21%) non-health sciences students. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: It was observed that the incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress among the university students of Pakistan was 52.8%, 40.5%, and 44.8%, respectively. The Kruskal-Wallis test showed a significant relationship between social media use and DASD (p < 0.001). In terms of study time, students who studied for less than 3 hours had a significantly higher prevalence of DASD, indicating a substantial association between study time and depression. Conclusions: According to the results of the current study, psychological conditions were highly prevalent in both health sciences and non-health sciences students. Moreover, contrary to male students, female undergraduates have higher rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. Particular attention should be paid to the students, and counselling sessions should be designed to improve their mental health. Hence, a comparative study of different psychological conditions among health sciences and non-health sciences students could be of interest and helpful to higher education policymakers. Screening students’ mental health is crucial to understanding the prevalence rates of DAS and its associated factors.

Use of English Gratitude Expressions by Yemeni EFL Female Undergraduates- Female-Female and Female-Male Interactions

The current study aims to explore English expressions of gratitude that are used by Yemeni female speakers in female-female and female-male interactions at Sana'a University, Yemen. The participants of the study consisted of 230 undergraduate students (115 males and 115 females). The data of the study were collected through a Discourse Completion Test (DCT) for eliciting the speech act of gratitude. It included twelve situations that were analyzed by using SPSS descriptive statistics program. The data were analyzed according to Cheng's (2005) taxonomy of gratitude expressions. The results revealed that Yemeni female speakers in F-F and F-M interactions utilized twenty-four English expressions of gratitude with different expressions of politeness markers in interacting with each other in the twelve situations and with difference in their frequencies and percentages. The results obtained from the data analysis also showed that the most frequent preferred strategy by all the participants in all situations is "bald thanking or using the word "thanks"". Furthermore, it can be observed that Yemeni female speakers use both two strategies ("bald thanking or using the word "thanks"" and "thanking and stating the favor") of English expressions of gratitude more than other strategies, especially in F-M interactions more than in F-F interactions. The reason behind this is because Yemeni female speakers tend to express themselves in their daily interactions, especially in F-M interactions because females appreciate any favor or service men offer or do it for them, so when receiving help from others, they have to thank them. Besides, women with their nature are more polite and use more politeness strategies than men and this is related to religious factors and social rules and conventions in Yemeni society. It is recommended that English teachers should make learners aware of using more suitable English expressions of gratitude in various situations. Consequently, learners can select what gratitude strategy that is most appropriate or required in a given situation.