Negative Behavioral Changes Research Articles

Intranasal Dexmedetomidine-Esketamine Combination Premedication versus Monotherapy for Reducing Emergence Delirium and Postoperative Behavioral Changes in Pediatric Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Emergence delirium and postoperative negative behavioral changes (PNBC) are common complications in pediatric anesthesia. This study evaluated whether intranasal premedication combining dexmedetomidine and esketamine more effectively reduces these complications compared to either drug alone in children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy with sevoflurane anesthesia. This randomized, double-blind trial involved 198 children aged 2-5 years undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Participants received intranasal premedication with either dexmedetomidine (2μg/kg), esketamine (1 mg/kg), or their combination (dexmedetomidine 1μg/kg plus esketamine 0.5 mg/kg). The primary outcome was the incidence of emergence delirium, defined as a Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale score ≥ 10. Secondary outcomes included the incidence of PNBC, sedation depth, easiness of separation from parents, acceptance of the mask for induction, emergence time, postoperative pain score, parental satisfaction, and adverse events. The combination premedication significantly reduced emergence delirium incidence (9.4%) compared to esketamine alone (38.1%; relative risk [RR] 0.25, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.11-0.57, p < 0.001), but not compared to dexmedetomidine alone (17.2%; RR 0.55, 95% CI 0.21-1.39, p = 0.193). PNBC incidence at day 7 was lower with the combination (28.1%) versus dexmedetomidine (48.4%; RR 0.58, 95% CI 0.36-0.93, p = 0.018), but not significantly different from esketamine alone (20.6%; RR 1.38, 95% CI 0.74-2.58, p = 0.326). The combination also provided significantly superior sedation, improved ease of separation from parents, better acceptance of the mask for induction, shorter emergence time, and higher parental satisfaction than both monotherapies. In children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy with sevoflurane anesthesia, intranasal dexmedetomidine-esketamine premedication more effectively reduces emergence delirium compared to esketamine alone and PNBC compared to dexmedetomidine alone. This combination also improves sedation, shortens emergence times, and enhances parental satisfaction compared to monotherapy without significant adverse effects. The Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2300076709.

COVID-19 policy responses, social norms, and behavior change in MENA

ABSTRACT Inducing behavior change is a missing factor in the face of viral threats. We provide evidence from a natural experiment in 2020 on the effects of containment, closure, and economic policy responses to COVID-19 on change in human mobility behavior in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and worldwide. We also examine how social norms, namely risk taking and patience, and institutional trust, could explain the heterogenous effects of policy responses on behavior change. Our results show that the stringency of containment and closure policies decreased human mobility in MENA and worldwide. Risk-averse populations and populations with low-time preference were more likely to pre act and lower their mobility independent of containment and closure policies. The effectiveness of risk communication in promoting positive mobility change increased by the level of institutional trust. Specifically in MENA, populations were less responsive to the actual disease risk and the public perception of that risk. Familiarity with COVID-19 induced negative behavior change among impatient populations. Economic support policies promoted strong positive mobility change among low-risk and high-time preference populations. Income support seems to be the effective economic policy response in low-income countries and debt relief the effective one in higher-income countries.

Evaluation of the Behavioral Effect of Psychostimulants in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often accompanied by comorbid conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and epilepsy. In this context, patients are often treated with psychostimulants in an attempt to control behavioral symptoms. This study aims to understand the behavioral effects of psychostimulants in children with ASD and investigate if interictal epileptiform discharges on electroencephalogram (EEG) can act as a modifying factor in this behavior. Sixty-eight patients with ASD who were being accompanied in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João and had previously done an EEG assessment answered a questionnaire regarding their behavioral response to psychostimulants. In total, 47.4% of patients reported improved agitation, 56.1% enhanced concentration, and 8.8% improved sleep. Conversely, 28.1% experienced worsened agitation, 15.8% worsened concentration, and 17.5% worsened sleep. The remaining reported no alterations. The age of diagnosis correlated significantly with improved agitation, with a higher diagnosis age being associated with a higher probability of improvement. Extended-release methylphenidate and genetic variations were significantly associated with worsening of agitation. Regarding speech, 86% exhibited no changes, while 14% showed alterations, mostly, 87.5%, characterized as negative. For other behavioral alterations, 45.6% reported negative changes, 3.5% reported positive changes, and 50.9% reported no additional alterations. Female gender was significantly associated with other negative behavioral changes. A significant correlation was found between treatment duration and the probability of improvement in agitation, concentration, and other behavioral changes.

The influence of YouTube binge eating vlog viewing on perception and behavior among South Korean women, aged 20s to 30s, with binge eating tendencies: a qualitative analysis

This study explored the effect of viewing Youtube binge eating vlogs on female viewers with binge-eating tendencies. A ‘binge eating vlog’ is a video containing binge eating episodes in which a person eats more food than other people within a certain period of time and experiences a loss of control. To this end, we recruited 10 women in their 20s and 30s with tendencies to binge eating and watch binge eating Youtube vlogs on a regular basis to conduct individual interviews on them and analyzed these interviews using consensus qualitative analysis (CQR). As a result, the binge eating vlog contributes to both the perception and behavior related to binge eating, manifesting both positive and negative influences simultaneously. The positive contributions included responses indicating a sense of relief that “I am not the only one who binge eats” and the ability to “objectively examine binge eating.” Positive behavioral changes were indicated by responses such as “becoming aware that binge eating will lead to regret, thus reducing binge eating.” Negative contributions included responses such as “feeling depressed just by seeing binge eating” and “glamorizing binge eating,” while negative behavioral changes were indicated by responses such as “imitating binge eating behavior after seeing binge eating scenes. Implications for the treatment of women in their 20s and 30s with tendencies to binge eating were suggested.

Strengthening Religious Literacy as an Effort to Overcome the Moral Degradation of Generation Z in the Digital Era

Generation Z is a group of individuals who grew up in the digital era. Even though digital technology has provided great benefits, there are concerns about moral degradation in this generation. This article discusses efforts to strengthen religious literacy as a step to overcome moral degradation among Generation Z in the digital era. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with a library method. The results of this research illustrate how the digital era plays an important role today. The tendency of Generation Z, digital natives, to have easy access to various digital content, both positive and negative, has influenced their understanding of moral values. This generation’s exposure to information that is not always in accordance with religious values can cause negative behavioral changes. To overcome this problem, strengthening religious literacy is important in reducing the occurrence of moral degradation in Generation Z. This article also highlights the important role of schools, families, and religious leaders in supporting the strengthening of religious literacy through religious moderation, character education, and the use of digital literacy. With this effort, it is hoped that Generation Z can strengthen their understanding of religious values, strengthen their morals, and become more responsible individuals in facing the challenges of the digital era. Strengthening religious literacy is the basis for forming a generation with moral integrity amidst rapid technological change.&#x0D; Keywords: moral degradation, Generation Z, strengthening religious literacy

The Impact of Praise on Cooperative Behavior in Three-Player Public Goods Games and Its Gender Differences.

Previous research has primarily focused on static factors influencing cooperative behavior in social dilemmas, with less attention given to dynamic factors within group social interactions, such as positive feedback received during interactions, i.e., praise. This study, through a between-subjects online experiment with a single-factor, two-level design (praise: public praise/no praise), investigates the impact of praise on cooperative behavior changes across two rounds of a three-player public goods problem. Results revealed the following: (1) A positive correlation between individuals' contributions across two rounds and a negative correlation with the number of correct answers in rule comprehension questions were evident; for men, a correlation between rule comprehension and first-round contributions was observed. (2) Multilevel model results showed that praise, role, and rule comprehension significantly positively affected contribution changes across two rounds; gender did not significantly affect contribution changes. Specifically, under public-praise conditions, contribution changes were greater. Publicly praised individuals showed positive or negative behavior changes, while those not praised in the same group showed positive changes. Men contributed significantly more in the first round than women, with no gender difference found in contribution changes. Rule comprehension positively predicted contribution changes, indicating that more correct answers led to greater positive changes in contributions. These results not only support the inferential social learning perspective, suggesting that through praise, individuals can infer external world perceptions and self-evaluations, affecting both the praised (positively or negatively) and positively influencing non-praised individuals in the same group, but also provide a theoretical basis and intervention strategies for team and organizational management in groups.

Differential expression of antimicrobial peptide encoding genes of honey bee (Apis mellifera) after Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) infestation

Varroa destructor mite is a serious threat to the world apiculture industry, and severely hampered beekeeping practices. Innate immune systems are key defenses of animals and are particularly important in species that lack the sophisticated adaptive immune systems found in vertebrates. In honey bees, antimicrobial immune peptide genes play a significant immune response against pathogens. The present study analyzed the detrimental effects of Varroa infestation on Apis mellifera at all developmental stages in both Varroa challenged and controlled hives. Physical attributes were observed in Varroa hives at different time intervals (0, 30, and 45 days respectively). After 45 days of Varroa exposure, the samples were taken, and the AMPs immune response of bees parasitized by Varroa was detected by studying the expression levels of antibacterial peptides (defensin, apidaecin, abaecin, and hymenoptaecin). Significant alterations in the physical parameters viz. body length, body weight, wing shape, and mean numbers of brood cells were observed compared to the control. Colony density was also decreased with marked negative behavioural changes. Ct values of Real-Time PCR results showed that AMP-specific immune gene transcription level in Varroa-challenged bees was downregulated, except for abaecin and defensin (adult stage). There was a significant (p < 0.05) increase in abaecin gene transcription folds i.e., 1.064 larvae, 1.732 pupae, and 1.264 adults bees. As a whole, all these findings can be taken as critical biomarkers in the advancement of control techniques against Varroa and other pathogen infections as a part of wide-ranging programs of honey bee health and Varroa control.

Development of Character-Based E-Module Design to Improve Elementary School Students' Experiences

Increasing the development of students' character values in schools is a potential strategy to address the moral crisis that the education sector is currently going through, which is causing negative behavioral changes in students. Not only could attitudes be utilized to instill character qualities, but educational media can also be utilized to facilitate learning. To enhance the caliber of instructional resources and refine the pedagogical abilities of teachers, learning media could be adapted by several resources in changing times. Therefore, one of the methods is to use character-value-laden electronic modules as instructional materials. This study aims to determine whether using this e-module could help students learn more effectively in the classroom and develop their character. The character-based E-Module is suitable for use as a learning tool and has the potential to help students develop their character in the classroom, according to findings from several sources gathered through the literature study technique. However, we recommend that future studies elaborate on the character impact of the students learning in classroom activities by using other learning media.

The influence of "momentum" on the game outcome while controlling for game types in basketball.

In competitive sports, momentum encompasses positive or negative changes in cognition, physiology, emotions, and behavior caused by sudden or a series of continuous events. Momentum occurring during basketball games leads to significant performance variation regarding positive net points differences for a specific team within a certain period. This study designed a quantitative framework based on two performative dimensions (time constraints and point differentials) to accurately identify momentum in basketball games, and explored the role of momentum in games. We identified 2,083 momentum occurrences in 372 professional elite basketball games. The number of momentum occurrences for winning teams is significantly higher than for losing teams (1.78 ± 0.47 Difference Value, p < 0.001); the correlation between momentum and game outcomes decreased as each quarter progressed. To distinguish the influence of contextual variables on momentum, we divided games into five types based on the team quality differences between the team and the opponent team. The decision tree model shows that first-quarter momentum is critical in games where weaker teams defeat stronger teams. This study provides insights for basketball coaches to formulate game strategies. More importantly, the momentum conceptual framework can help researchers identify and capture momentum, offering inspiration and reference for subsequent research.

“I don’t watch that anymore”: an analysis of online comments by German soccer fans on their relationship to their favored clubs

IntroductionSoccer fans are important stakeholders of their favored clubs; yet, although there is manifold literature on this subject, there are still open questions concerning supporters’ relationship and loyalty to those clubs, such as potential fan exits, where supporters turn away from their preferred team. Existing literature describes diverging evidence as to whether an exit is possible and whether fans’ loyalty prevents that response. Against this background, it is important to examine how the relationship between fans and soccer clubs presents itself from the fans’ perspective. This study focuses on German soccer fans because an increasing number of media reports note problems for the fans in this regard, reporting eroded loyalty, increasing alienation, or turning away.MethodsBy means of a qualitative and explorative approach (thematic analysis), this study analyzes online fan comments associated with the mentioned reports. A purposive sample of 17 media reports with 10,902 associated comments written/published between 2020 and 2023 was included in this study.ResultsThe thematic analysis show that fans reflect their relationship to favored clubs in three ways: negative changes in the emotional relationship, negative behavioral changes in the relationship, and no or positive changes in the relationship. A wide continuum of negative emotional and behavioral changes is identified, ranging from a deterioration of the inner bond with the favored club to different levels of ceasing soccer-related consumption. As explanations for the (potential) dynamics and changes in the relationship, fans reflect a broad and diverse field of developments in the context of German soccer. The differentiated developments are systemized within four categories: commercialization, governance, attractiveness, and the COVID-19 pandemic.DiscussionThe results are discussed and contextualized referring to the Exit-Voice-Loyalty-Framework and thematically relevant literature. Particularly far-reaching is the finding that there are indeed fans in the field of soccer who are capable of permanently abandoning (exiting) formerly supported clubs. The article concludes with theoretical and managerial implications emerging from the results, as well as limitations and areas of interest for further research.

The effects of cyberbullying on primary-stage students

ABSTRACT Today’s digital world is plagued with cyberbullying, not only among youth but also involving adults and children. This research examines Kuwaiti children’s parents’ cyberbullying experiences. The survey seeks to understand parents’ views on cyberbullying, detection, and solutions. Using a descriptive technique, the study surveyed 392 Kuwaiti parents of primary school children. A questionnaire was created to analyze the effects of cyberbullying on children and how parents learn about it. The study also investigated parents’ cyberbullying solutions. The data show that cyberbullying affects youngsters in several ways. Parents noted negative behavioral changes, educational failures, and psychological suffering. It supports the literature on cyberbullying’s multifaceted consequences for children’s self-esteem, academic achievement, and emotional well-being. Parental awareness is crucial to combating cyberbullying. Parents reported knowing about their children’s experiences through direct communication, digital device monitoring, and online activity dialogues. This emphasizes the importance of parents for online safety and mental wellness. The study also stresses the importance of education against cyberbullying. Parents and schools were crucial in teaching children about responsible internet behavior, cyberbullying, and how to get help.

Behavioural Issues in Horses Working in Human Mental Healthcare Services

Abstract Horses commonly engage in physical contact with their conspecifics through mutual grooming, which serves several important functions for social communication and comfort. However, horses may react differently to social contact with humans. When such contact is unwanted, horses may display calming, displacement, or more significant stress-related behaviours. This can impact their welfare while simultaneously posing safety risks for the humans involved. Understanding and addressing horse behaviour during interactions with humans is critical across the equestrian industry, and particularly when horse-human interactions are incorporated into human healthcare and educational services. This hypothetical case study explores a horse’s negative behavioural changes in response to grooming activities used in a substance use treatment programme for adolescents. The case concludes with a description of strategies for pinpointing the underlying reasons for the horse’s behaviours and proposed courses of action to enhance the horse’s overall experience of human contact. This case underscores the complexity of horse-human interactions, emphasizing the need for behavioural assessment as an essential tool for improving horse welfare within the realm of animal-assisted interventions. Information © The Author 2023

A Comparison of Changes in Health Behavior, Obesity, and Mental Health of Korean Adolescents Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Online Cross-Sectional Study.

The health behavior and mental health problems of adolescents have shown a variety of changes due to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study compared health behavior, obesity, and mental health among Korean adolescents before and during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Population-based and cross-sectional data from the 2019 and 2020 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Surveys were used. Data of 57,048 and 54,948 adolescents from the 2019 and 2020 surveys, respectively, were compared. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to compare health behavior, obesity, and mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of overweight, obesity, and body image perceived subjectively as fat, were higher in the 2020 sample compared to the 2019 sample. The aOR of the frequency (more than 3 times a week) of fast-food consumption was higher in 2020 than in 2019. However, the aOR of physical activity, alcohol use, and smoking experience were lower in 2020 than in 2019. In addition, during COVID-19, adolescents were less likely to have perceived severe stress, depressive moods, and suicidal ideation. Current evidence suggests the co-occurrence of positive and negative changes in health behavior, obesity, and mental health among Korean adolescents during the early COVID-19 pandemic. The results contribute insights for monitoring adolescents' health behavior and promoting their mental health during school shutdowns.

Changes in lifestyle and physical and mental health related to long-confinement due COVID-19: a study during the first and second pandemic waves in Mexico and Chile

ABSTRACT We investigate changes in lifestyle, physical, and mental health during the confinement period of the first and second waves of COVID-19, as well as their relation to sociodemographic parameters and confinement status. Sociodemographic data and information regarding changes in their lifestyle behavior and changes in body weight and physical activity (PA) were collected. The SF-36 questionnaire was implemented for measuring the domains related to physical health (PH) and mental health (MH). The growth frequency of weight gain in the Mexican (4.8%) and Chilean (10.9%) populations was observed during the second wave. The MH component decreased in the Mexican and the Chilean population (p < 0.05). Moreover, the MH decreased significantly according to the degree of confinement (p < 0.01). Although some sociodemographic factors were related to the presence of a very low score (<50 scores) for the MH component during the first wave, it is perceived as a higher relative risk during the second wave in both populations. The long confinement due to COVID-19 is associated to negative changes in nutritional and physical lifestyle behavior, affecting mainly the MH component.

Therapeutics of L. Lanceolata and V. Doniana on Alcohol Induced Hepatic Pathology

Additive and stimulative properties of alcohol encourage large intake. Notwithstanding, chronic alcohol consumption causes severe hepatic damage, that alters normal biological function of the liver. The aim of this research was to assess the effects of Lophira lanceolata and Vitex doniana extracts on alcohol induced hepatotoxicity using rat model by examining liver serum enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP), lipid peroxidation level, antioxidant enzyme activity and haematological parameters. Thirty Wister rats weighing 70 to 120g were placed in six groups of fives per group. The negative control and treatment groups were familiarized with alcohol (42%) in drinking water before oral administration of 42% consumable alcohol (v/v, 1ml/100g body weight) for nine days. Afterward, the treatment groups were administered 600mg/kg body weight extracts of Lophira lanceolata, Vitex doniana and Vitamin C (as standard drug). Body weight and behavioural characters were monitored during the period. It was observed that, rats in the negative and treatment groups showed significant depletion in weight and negative changes in behaviour. Furthermore, biochemical assessment revealed significant elevated levels of liver serum enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP) activity, total and direct bilirubin, MDA, SOD and CAT while GSH and haematological parameters were significantly depleted at p&lt;0.05. However, the treated groups revealed significant reduction in the liver enzymes, MDA, SOD and CAT while GSH activity and haematological parameters were significantly increased. In conclusion, both extracts have ameliorative and antioxidant properties that could mitigates chronic alcohol hepatotoxicity.

Smartphone obsession linked behavioural changes among Indian adolescents.

The best technological gifts of the 21st century are mobile phones, which are especially well-liked to adolescents. Infinite resources with numerous uses and applications are available on modern mobile devices. Adolescents have behavioral changes as a result of its excessive use. Therefore, it is of interest to explore the connection between smartphone obsession and potential behavioral changes. A School based, co relational study was conducted among 100 adolescents at selected schools at Tamil Nadu. Samples were selected by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected to assess the mobile addiction by using Smartphone Addiction Scale - Short Version (SVSAC) and Pediatric symptom checklist - 17was used to evaluate the behavioral changes. Collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The Study shows that 52 adolescents had a high smartphone Obsession, in that 37 had negative behavioral changes due to overuse of the smart phone and also had slight positive correlation between smartphone obsession and behavioral changes. A significant relationship was seen between smart phone obsession with behavioral changes (p<0.001) among adolescents. The study concluded that smart phone obsession and behavioral changes having strong connection in adolescents was significantly associated with their behaviors.

ADIKSI NARKOBA DI PANTI REHABILITASI DALAM PERSPEKTIF KONSELING ISLAM

Drug addiction is a serious problem in today's society. In this context, the effectiveness of Islamic counseling has emerged as one of the approaches used to help people deal with drug addiction and the legal consequences that may be associated with it. This approach combines behavioristic principles that focus on changing behavior with Islamic religious values and teachings that teach ethics, morality, and social responsibility. In the counseling process, the main focus is on changing behavior through identifying and eliminating negative behaviors related to drug addiction effectively providing holistic and integrated results. Apart from helping drug addicts overcome drug addiction and negative behavior changes, this approach also helps them gain a deeper understanding of Islamic values, ethics and social responsibility. Thus, this counseling provides a strong spiritual foundation for addicts to recover, avoid falling back into drug addiction, and build a life that is more in line with Islamic values.

Teachers' Perception towards Students' Learning Behavior after Online Learning

This research aims to determine teachers' perceptions of students' learning behavior after online learning at MTs Negeri 2 Sekadau. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative research. The data sources used are primary and secondary data. The primary data includes three teachers and the headmaster of MTs Negeri 2 Sekadau, while the secondary data consists of document archives related to the research. The data collection techniques used in this research are observation, interviews, and documentation. The documentation is done using a mobile phone camera. The data analysis techniques include data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this research indicate that the students' learning behavior after online learning has shown positive and negative changes. The positive aspect is that the students are able to learn independently even after online learning, making it easier for teachers to deliver learning materials. The negative changes in learning behavior include laziness, failure to complete assignments, late attendance, and lack of focus during learning. However, the teachers and the school have tried to improve the students' learning behavior after online learning, such as providing advice and imposing sanctions on students who frequently skip classes and rarely submit assignments.

The Impact of a Child Life Video Preparation on Preoperative Anxiety and Post-Hospital Behaviors

Purpose Children undergoing surgery can experience significant preoperative anxiety and fear, which has been linked to regressive postoperative behaviors. Psychological preparation has been shown to reduce anxiety at time of anesthesia induction as well as negative behavioral changes after surgery. The current study seeks to provide insight into the impact of a video modeling intervention on preoperative anxiety and postoperative behavior changes. Method Participants included 60 patients ages 5 to 10 years undergoing same-day surgery. Patients were randomized into the video group (VG;n = 34) or no video group (NVG;n = 26). The Children’s Fear Scale (CFS) was administered to the patient and parent at the preoperative visit and again the day of surgery. The Post Hospitalization Behavior Questionnaire-Ambulatory Surgery (PHBQ-AS) was administered via telephone at postoperative days 2 and 14. Result This study found that an informational video designed by a child life specialist is an effective tool for reducing preoperative anxiety and postoperative behavior changes in children ages 5 to 10 years old undergoing ambulatory surgery. Conclusion The video intervention benefitted patients when added to the provision of standard child life specialist services. Video modeling interventions, particularly when informed by the expertise of a child life specialist, are a useful modality for preoperative preparation of pediatric patients. Disclosure Statement: No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s). Funding Statement: No funding sources were provided by the author(s).

Compliance with public health recommendations of cancer-free female research volunteers: the French Seintinelles study.

Acting on modifiable risk factors can prevent approximately 40% of cancers. Knowing the factors that lead people to adopt healthy behaviors is crucial for designing effective primary prevention campaigns. Our study attempts to provide knowledge in this direction. This cross-sectional study was conducted via the Seintinelles collaborative research platform in a community of women without a personal cancer history, and volunteering to take online questionnaires. We collected data on sociodemographic and health factors, knowledge of cancer risk factors, behaviors, and possible behavior changes (tobacco/alcohol use, diet, body weight, and physical activity) in the last 10years. The study involved 1465 women aged between 18 and 84years. Factors such as young age, living alone, and obesity were associated with some positive or negative behavior changes. Being professionally active and having comorbidities favored certain positive behavior changes, while having dependent children, living in a rural area, and being hospitalized were associated with negative or no change in behaviors. Lack of knowledge about modifiable risk factors for cancer was associated with the non-adoption of various healthy behaviors (consumptions of fruit and vegetables, processed and red meat; physical activity). Only 5.5% of participants currently reported to be compliant with seven public health recommendations (smoking; alcohol, fruit/vegetables, and red/processed meat intakes; body mass index; and physical activity). This study allowed to identify the need to increase the level of knowledge on modifiable risk factors for cancer among the general population and to better clarify the content of prevention messages.