Regular Undergraduate Students Research Articles

Determinants of premenstrual dysphoric disorder and associated factors among regular undergraduate students at Hawassa University Southern, Ethiopia, 2023: institution-based cross-sectional study

BackgroundPremenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition causing severe emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms before menstruation. It greatly hinders daily activities, affecting academic and interpersonal relationships. Attention is not given to premenstrual disorders among female students in higher education. As a result, students are susceptible to stress, and their academic success is influenced by various factors, including their menstrual cycle, and the long-term outcomes and consequences are poorly researched. Even though PMDD has a significant negative impact on student’s academic achievement and success limited research has been conducted in low- and middle-income countries including Ethiopia, especially in the study setting. Therefore, a study is needed to assess premenstrual dysphoric disorder and associated factors among regular undergraduate students at Hawassa University.MethodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 374 regular undergraduate female students at Hawassa University, College of Medicine and Health Sciences. A self-administered structured premenstrual symptoms screening tool for adolescents was used to assess premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The collected data were loaded into a statistical package for the social science version 25 and analyzed using it. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Each independent variable was entered separately into bivariate analysis, and a variable with a p-value less than 0.25 were included in the multivariate analysis to adjust the possible confounders. Statistically significant was declared at a 95% confidence interval when variable with a p-value less than 0.05 in the multivariate analysis with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.ResultsThe magnitude of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in this study was 62.6% (95% CI 57.4–67.5). Having severe premenstrual pain (AOR = 6.44;95%CI 1.02–40.73), having irregular menstrual cycle (AOR = 2.21; 95% CI 1.32–3.70), students who had poor social support (AOR = 5.10;95%CI, (2.76–12.92) and moderate social support (AOR = 4.93;95%CI (2.18–11.18), and students who used contraception (AOR = 3.76;95%CI, 2.21-6,40) were statistically significant factors with the outcome variable.ConclusionThe prevalence of premenstrual dysphoric disorder was high as compared to other studies. There was a strong link between irregular menstrual cycle, severe menstrual pain (severe dysmenorrhea), poor social support, and contraception use with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This needs early screening and intervention to prevent the complications and worsening of the symptoms that affect students’ academic performance by the institution.

The impact of educational service quality on student academic performance in Ethiopian public universities: a mediating role of students’ satisfaction

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the impact of educational service quality (ESQ) on student academic performance via the mediating role of student satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachTo serve the study’s purpose, the study adopted a quantitative research approach. Three public universities representing 30% of the ten public universities located in the Southern part of Ethiopia participated in the study. Questionnaires were the main tools for gathering data. The adapted questionnaire, consisting of 116 items was administered to 400 randomly selected regular undergraduate graduating class students. The quantitative data collected via questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and advanced inferential statistics.FindingsThe quantitative findings revealed that there is a statistically positive association between overall education service quality and students’ satisfaction (r = 0.712). The findings proved that the facets of education service quality accounted for 71.2% of the variations in students’ satisfaction in the universities. The quantitative findings further showed that the education service quality has a statistically indirect effect on students’ academic performance via the mediating role of students’ satisfaction (test statistic = 31.5311573, std. error = 0.00122536 and p-value = 0). The findings further confirmed that the overall education service quality accounted for 12.7% of the variations in students’ academic performance via student satisfaction in the universities.Research limitations/implicationsThe present study was conducted in public universities located in the Southern part of Ethiopia. The findings and conclusions of the study may not be generalizable to all Ethiopian public universities. Future researchers and scholars should conduct their study in all Ethiopian public universities by taking a representative sample from the Ethiopian public universities.Practical implicationsThe present finding suggests that an improvement in ESQ leads to students’ satisfaction and that could contribute to boosting their academic performance. The findings of the present may help the practitioners who measure higher education service quality by providing how the provision of ESQ indirectly influences the student’s academic performance in the universities.Social implicationsThe findings of this study confirmed that the facets of ESQ are associated with students’ satisfaction and this, in turn, indirectly influences their academic performance. Student academic performance is one of the key indicators of quality education, and it has its influences on the social, political and economic development of a country. The findings of the present research provide valuable insights to higher education management bodies, higher quality assurance agencies and the Federal Ministry of Education to learn the indirect effect of ESQ on students’ academic performance and take necessary measures to improve the Ethiopian higher education quality.Originality/valueThe contributions of ESQ in the higher education sector are enormous. However, the existing service quality literature in higher education mainly focuses on the interrelation among service quality, student satisfaction, loyalty and behavioral intentions. Little is known about the indirect influence of ESQ on student academic performance (one of the key indicators of quality education), principally in Ethiopian higher education, the place of current research. The present study showed the indirect impact of ESQ on student academic performance in Ethiopian public universities. The study, therefore, suggests that university management bodies should actively monitor the quality of their services and commit themselves to boosting students’ learning outcomes.

Prevalence of risky sexual behavior and associated factors among Injibara University students, Northwest Ethiopia.

Engaging in risky sexual behaviors can lead to HIV infection, sexually transmitted infections, and unintended pregnancy among youths. University students had greater sexual risks for many reasons. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude and associated factors of risky sexual behaviors among regular undergraduate students at Injibara University, Northwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Injibara University from 20 January to 30 2020. Multistage sampling was employed to select 770 students. Data were collected using a semistructured self-administered questionnaire. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with risky sexual behavior. Adjusted odds ratios with 95% CIs were determined, and variables with P-values <0.05 were considered significant. A total of 770 students participated in the study, providing a response rate of 100%. In this study, 294 (38%, 95% CI: 35%, 42%) students engaged in risky sexual behaviors. Risky sexual behavior was significantly associated with not tested for HIV (AOR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.15-2.31), peer pressure (AOR = 1.90, CI: 1.37-2.64), basic HIV knowledge (AOR = 2.16, CI: 1.65-2.89), substance use (AOR = 3.56, CI: 2.11-6.06), watching pornography videos (AOR = 1.58, CI: 1.11-2.23), and HIV risk perception (AOR = 1.37, CI: 1.02-1.91). A substantial proportion of university students in this study engaged in unsafe sexual behavior. Risky sexual behaviors are more likely to occur when students are under peer pressure, use substances, have no perceived HIV risk, watch pornography, and have inadequate basic HIV knowledge. Therefore, tailored strategic interventions such as life skill training should be designed to bring about positive behavioral changes among university students.

Poor Male Students’ Enrolment into Home Economics and Related Programmes in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria

The study looked at the issue of poor male students’ enrollment into Home Economics and related programmes in tertiary institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria. It adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for this study comprised of all the (regular) undergraduate students in the Home Economics related programmes in the five tertiary institutions in Anambra State. The population is two hundred and six (206) students. Instrument used for the study was a structured 4-point questionnaire. The instrument's validity was ensured through consulting experts in Home Economics and Measurement and Evaluation fields in, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. The reliability of the instrument was established through a test re-test procedure and correlated to yield a coefficient of 0.81. Data for this study was collected primarily by the researchers. The data were analyzed with arithmetic mean and standard deviation. From the results, it was identified that the causes of poor male student enrollment revolve around societal stereotypes, limited awareness of the subject’s scope, inadequate promotional efforts; among others. Educational outreach and awareness, deconstructing gender stereotypes, parental and community engagement, were suggested as strategies to improve male students enrolment. Based on findings, the researchers recommend a curriculum adjustment and more inclusive educational environment and mindset that will showcase Home Economics as a field suitable for all, regardless of gender.

Developing a Comprehensive Higher Education Service Quality Model in Ethiopian Context

The existing literature lacks a comprehensive service quality model to measure higher education service quality, particularly from the Ethiopian higher education context. The main purpose of this study was to address this literature gap. To serve the study purpose, the existing generic service quality models mainly designed for market and higher education sectors were thoroughly reviewed. Through an extensive literature review, a comprehensive higher education service quality model was developed. The content validity and reliability of the instrument were empirically tested in three public universities representing 30% of universities located in the Southern part of Ethiopia. Five experienced experts who were selected from three different sample universities judged the content validation of the instrument. The experts’ judgment in each item was quantitatively calculated using the Content Validity Index. The pilot study was conducted on 40 regular undergraduate students who were purposively selected from the different University departments to further analyze the reliability of the instrument while the internal consistency of the instrument was checked at Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.5 using Statistical Package for Social Sciences v.20. The findings of the study revealed that the newly developed model was valid and internally consistent. Since the present model is comprehensive and empirically tested in the Ethiopian higher education context, the model better measures the Ethiopian higher education service quality. However, further studies should be conducted using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to strengthen the present findings.

Sugary Food and Beverages Consumption, Family History, and Primary Dysmenorrhea in Undergraduate Students, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia

Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common gynecological problem experienced by women of reproductive age and can interfere with daily activities. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and differences in the proportion of primary dysmenorrhea based on individual factors (duration of menstrual bleeding, family history, physical activity, stress) and diet (breakfast habits, frequency of saturated fat consumption, omega-3 consumption, iron consumption, frequency of consumption of dairy products, caffeine consumption, and frequency of consumption of sugary foods and beverages). This study used a cross-sectional design and involved 150 regular undergraduate students in the 2019-2022 batch of Faculty of Public Health Universitas Indonesia who were selected with a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected by filling out an online questionnaire and analyzed with chi square test and multiple logistic regression. Results showed that 61.3% of female students experienced primary dysmenorrhea. Bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant difference (p value &lt; 0.05) in the proportion of primary dysmenorrhea based on family history, caffeine consumption, and frequency of consumption of sugary foods and beverages. Multivariate analysis showed that the frequency of consumption of sugary foods and drinks (OR = 4.8) and family history (OR = 4.7) were the two most influencing factors associated with the incidence of primary dysmenorrhea. This study shows that the frequency of consumption of sugary foods and beverages and family history increase the risk of primary dysmenorrhea.

Internet addiction and associated factors among undergraduate students of Jimma University; Jimma, South West Ethiopia, institutional based cross-sectional study

BackgroundInternet addiction affects cognitive function, has a harmful impact on students’ academic performance, and increases their risk of experiencing psychological crises.ObjectivesExamining the prevalence of internet addiction and its contributing factors among regular undergraduate students at Jimma University in south-west Ethiopia.MethodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among study participants between August 1 and August 30, 2021. A total of 772 Participants were involved in the study using a multistage random sampling technique. Data was collected using pretested and structured questionnaires with self-administered techniques. The Young Internet Addiction Test (YIAT) was used to measure internet addiction. The data was entered into the computer using Epi Data version 4.6, and then it was exported to the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 for analysis. The association between each independent variable and the outcome variable was examined using bivariate analysis. Variables with a p-value of less than 0.25 in bivariate analysis were included in the multivariate logistic regression model to determine how each independent variable affected the outcome variable.ResultThe prevalence of internet addiction among study participants was 53.6% (95% Confidence Interval (CI)) (49.99%, 57.15%). Findings from multivariate logistic regression analysis suggested a variety of related factors had significant associations with internet addiction. Being dissatisfied with a major study, having a cumulative grade point average of a promoted grade report, using the internet for entertainment, using the internet for Facebook, using the internet for telegram, depression, social anxiety, and poor social support.ConclusionThis study revealed a comparatively high frequency of internet addiction among study participants. Internet addiction has been linked to psychosocial, academic, and purpose-related aspects of internet use. As a result, incorporating stakeholders’ efforts to improve the identified variables would be a helpful start toward lowering this high incidence.

Students’ Perspective towards Educational Service Quality in Ethiopian Public University: A Triangulation Approach

In higher education, evaluating educational service quality from students’ perspective is vital to pinpoint institutional strengths and identify areas for improvement. The main purpose of this study was to examine students’ perspective towards education service quality of a public University in Ethiopia. Using qualitative case study design, the study employed purposive sampling technique to select participants including regular undergraduate students, student union representatives, teachers, department heads, college deans and student service directorate director. Semi-structured interview was conducted with twenty participants, consisting of six teachers, four student union representatives, five department heads, four college deans and one student service directorate director. Meanwhile, focus group discussion was conducted with twelve purposefully selected students. The thematic qualitative data revealed that students’ perception towards educational service quality of the University was found to be poor. This study further uncovered that poor provision of educational services affects students’ learning. Based on the findings, conclusions, recommendations and directions for further studies were forwarded.

Coping Strategies Adopted by Regular Undergraduate International Students in Southern Ghana Universities on Their Adjustment Needs

The study investigated the coping strategies adopted by regular undergraduate international students of the universities in southern Ghana on their adjustment needs. The descriptive design of the quantitative research approach was employed for the study. The research instrument used to elicit responses was a questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (Independent samples t-test and Kruskal-Wallis H test). The findings showed that there was no significant difference in the coping strategies on the adjustment needs of undergraduate regular international students based on both gender and age. It was recommended, among other things, that policy makers and management of the universities must take into account the reality of the adjustment needs of regular undergraduate international students and consider effective ways of making their stay in southern Ghana’s universities less stressful. Keywords: coping strategies, adjustment needs, international students, emotions, gender DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-10-03 Publication date: April 30 th 2023

DETERMINANTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN GHANA

This study examined determinants of psychological health-seeking behaviour among students of selected public universities in Ghana. Specifically, the study investigated whether locus of control, stigma and culture have effects on the health-seeking behaviour of the respondents. The target population comprised 5,369 regular undergraduate students in four public universities in Ghana: University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University for Development Studies (UDS) and University of Cape Coast (UCC). A sample of 588 respondents were selected from the four public universities for the study which adopted the mixed methods research design, employed questionnaire and interview for data collection. Locus of control, stigma, culture and attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help short form (ATSPPHS-SF) scales were employed to explore the relationship between health-seeking behaviour and locus of control, stigmatization and culture. Frequencies and percentages were the statistical tools used for the data analysis. Findings revealed that, each of the three independent variables (locus of control, stigmatisation and culture) had significant effect on the health-seeking behaviour of the respondents. These findings call for counsellors to focus on anti-stigma campaigns, while paying critical attention to the cultural orientation and the personality profiles of their clients.

Assessment Student's Knowledge about Associate Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) in Jiblah University for Medical &amp; Health Sciences, Yemen 2023

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality with an estimation of 17.9 million deaths around the world annually. Student's Knowledge about the associate risk factors will help in changes individuals’ health behaviors and lifestyle practices in their life. Objective: This study tries to find out the relationship between students' knowledge and selected socio-demographic variables in regard to the risk factors of CVDs. Methods: Descriptive-across section study was conducted with regular undergraduate students at Jibla university for Medical &amp; Health Sciences, Yemen. Convenience sampling technique is used to recruit the participants from each college in this study. Results: A total of 309 students were recruited in this study. Data analysis found that most participants (79%) under age 20 years, the mean age is 22.1±2.3, more than half (57.3%) are females, 71.2%of students are from rural areas, and the majority of participants (87.7%) are married and less than third (31.4%) of them are from the Faculty of Medicine. Moreover, the majority of participants reported that the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases are obesity, high cholesterol, old age, and passive smoking (93,8%, 91.9%, 90.9%, and 90.3% respectively). Regarding the total score, there are statistically significant differences between subject study, age, and place of residence with P-value = &lt;5 (0.000, 0.003, and 0.008 respectively). Except marital status and sex not significant was noted with P-value= &lt;5 (0.256, and 0.678 respectively). Conclusion: The majority of participants have good knowledge regarding to associate risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. The participants showed low knowledge in regard to the high HDL, heredity, high BP, and Irregular eating food.

Analyzing the Significance of Indigenous Hats in Ghanaian Culture

Hats are highly noticeable accessories because they immediately capture the observer’s attention towards the face. The purpose of this study was to analyse the significance of hat in Ghanaian culture. The majority of Ghanaians are unaware of the history of the Ghanaian hat, and the fashion industry pays little attention to the indigenous hat, disregarding Ghanaian culture. The method adopted for the study was a mixed-method approach where both interviews and questionnaires were used for gathering information for the study. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The study had as its population all regular undergraduate students at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills, Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Kumasi and covered all students with a sample size of 109 students. The method used for gathering information for the study was interview and a questionnaire. The research found that the Dagomba mostly wear hat to depict their culture. It was also revealed that, unlike the Dagombas, the Ashantis and the Gas are of the view that, wearing the hat is purposely for complementing one’s clothing. The study concluded that, the Dagomba, the Ashantis and the Gas all depict their culture of hats in variety of ways.

Emergency contraception among female regular undergraduate students of Debre Markos University - knowledge, attitude, utilization, and associated factors, 2021: a cross-sectional study

Introduction: Emergency contraception is a type of modern contraception used to prevent pregnancy after a sexual act that is either unprotected or insufficiently protected. Conceived failure, condom breakage, missed doses of oral contraceptives, and failure to utilize any method of contraception are all common reasons for emergency contraception. To prevent such problems, emergency contraceptives are the only method that can be used after unprotected sex. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of emergency contraception in the study area. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study using multistage stratified sampling was conducted at Debre Markos University from June 27 to July 15, 2021. A sample size of 446 students was proposed for the study and a self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were entered to EPI INFO and translated to SPSS for window version 26 for data analysis. Multiple logistic regressions were employed to describe the strength of the association between the selected study variables by controlling the effect of possible confounders Result: The majority of the participants (74.4%) reported that they had heard about EC. Out of those who heard about emergency contraceptives, 58.1% identified oral pills as a possible method of emergency contraceptive, followed by injectable 18%. Around half, 207 (46.7%) of the study participants indicated that they recommended others to use ECs. Among the respondents who had ever heard of EC, almost one-fourth 104 (23.3%) of them had ever used EC Pills. The Father's educational level, field of study, and year of study showed a significant association with good knowledge of EC in multivariate logistic regression analysis. There is a strong association between the field of study, marital status, and knowledge about emergency contraceptive communication with the practice of emergency contraception. Conclusions and recommendations: This study showed that the awareness of emergency contraception among respondents was fair. Moreover, their attitude to using emergency contraception and to advising others to use and their practice is low. Therefore, further to increase the knowledge, attitude, and practice of emergency contraception user-friendly services, basic training about reproductive health and family communication services should be promoted.

Effectiveness of Pre- and Post-Clinical Conferences in Improving Clinical Learning Among Midwifery Students of Jimma University: Pre-Experimental Study.

BackgroundAlthough clinical conferences are promising clinical teaching strategy for ensuring meaningful clinical learning, they were mostly overlooked. Thus, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of pre- and post-clinical conferences in improving clinical learning among third-year undergraduate midwifery students of Jimma University.MethodsA quantitative institution-based pre-experimental study was performed among consecutively selected thirty-four third-year regular undergraduate midwifery students of Jimma University from February 14 to 25/2021. Data were collected by using both a self-administered questionnaire and an observational checklist. The collected data were entered into Epi_data version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 23 for analysis. To test the difference in the participants’ clinical learning before and after the pre- and post-clinical conferences, a paired-samples t-test analysis was done at a 95% confidence interval and p-value <0.05. To quantify the magnitude of the intervention’s effect, Eta squared was computed as an effect size statistic. The results were presented by text and tables.ResultsThere was a statistically significant improvement in the overall clinical learning score from pre-intervention (M = 8.79, SD = 4.1) to post-intervention [M = 15.65, SD = 15.65, t (33)= 8.53, p < 0.0005]. Also, the Eta squared = 0.69 indicated a large effect size.ConclusionSince pre- and post-clinical conferences resulted in improvement of clinical learning among the respondents, the routine utilization of the pre- and post-clinical conferences as an effective clinical teaching strategy should be encouraged among the midwifery clinical teachers of Jimma University.

Internal School Quality Assurance Practices and Undergraduate Students’ Attitude Towards Academic Activities: A Case of Public Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria

This study examined internal school quality assurance practices and undergraduate students&amp;rsquo; attitude towards academic activities in public universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three null hypotheses and the design adopted was ex-post facto research design. The population of the study was made up of all the regular undergraduate students in their third year of study in the two public universities (University of Calabar and Cross River University of Technology) in Cross River State, Nigeria. The researchers used convenience sampling technique in selecting a sample of 2,500 students from the population which cut across the two public universities in the study area. Internal Quality Assurance Practices and Undergraduate Students&amp;rsquo; Attitude Towards Academic Activities Questionnaire (IQAPUSATAAQ) with Cronbach reliability reliabilities of .81, .86, .83, and .80 was the instrument used for data collection. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was the statistical tool used in testing the hypotheses at .05 level of significant. The results of the study revealed significant relationship between school quality assurance approaches (maintenance of facilities, curriculum implementation, examinations administration) and students&amp;rsquo; attitude towards academic activities. It was recommended among others that available teaching and learning facilities at the disposal of the management of universities should be maintained and made functional for the benefit of the students.

The role of faculty members in promoting digital citizenship for their students: Umm Al-Qura University as a model

The aim of the current research is to identify the reality of the practice of the faculty members at Umm Al-Qura University for their role in promoting digital citizenship from the students’ point of view. (Respect - Education – Protection), on a stratified random sample of regular undergraduate students which consisted of (520) students. For the three domains combined, the domain of (Education) came in the first order of the domains of reinforcement with a very high degree, followed by the domain of (Protection) with a high degree, and in the third arrangement the domain of (Respect) with a medium degree. and also, there is no differences in the degree of estimation of the research sample to the reality of the role of faculty members in promoting citizenship due to the variable (gender), while there were statistically significant differences according to the variable (specialization) in favor of practical colleges, and there were differences according to the variable (Academic level) in favor of the level Fifth grade or higher. The researcher recommended, the need to formulate strategies related to achieving digital citizenship in universities and the mechanisms for their implementation, and the roles and responsibilities of the elements of the university system in the implementation processes.

Individual Dispositions and Situational Stressors in Competitive Sport: The Role of Stress Mindset in the Cognitive Appraisals Processes.

Personality has widely been documented to play an important role in the cognitive appraisal and stress processes. Emerging studies highlight the stress mindset as a new concept that could add to the understanding of individual differences in stress experiences. This study aimed to examine the relative contribution of Big Five personality dimensions and stress mindset in accounting for measures of cognitive appraisals of stress among the competing athletes. The study was conducted on a sample of 125 collegiate athletes of both genders who actively compete in sport. All the participants were regular undergraduate or graduate students at the Faculty of Kinesiology of the University of Zagreb. A questionnaire including demographic information about athletes and their sport career, stress mindset measure (SMM), situation-specific cognitive appraisal scale, sources of stress scale, and personality scale measured by IPIP-50 was administered in an online form using the Google Forms platform. Multivariate hierarchical regression procedures resulted in somewhat different predictor structures accounting for cognitive appraisals of threat, loss, and challenge, used as criterion variables. The set of Big Five personality dimensions and stress mindset measure proved to have a significant additive contribution to the explanation of each of the three cognitive appraisal criterion variances. The study results support the current body of literature suggesting a unique role of the stress mindset construct in explaining individual differences in cognitive stress appraisal among athletes above and beyond general personality dimensions.

Problem based learning approach increases the academic satisfaction of health science students in Ethiopian universities: a comparative cross sectional study

BackgroundProblem based learning is being highly implemented in many medical schools worldwide due to its perceived advantages including improvement of problem-solving abilities, development of communication skills, creation and development of critical thinking skill, and making of individuals to be lifelong learners & responsible for their own learning process.ObjectiveThe study aimed to compare academic satisfaction of Problem and Lecture based learning of regular undergraduate health science students in Ethiopian Universities, 2021.MethodInstitution based comparative cross sectional study was conducted from February 1–30, 2021. Data were collected using a pretested structured and self-administered questionnaire among 850 eligible students from two Universities. Data were entered into EPI info version 6.04 and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Binary Logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with academic satisfaction considering the association to be significant p- value < 0.05.ResultThe study result revealed that the magnitude of academic satisfaction among problem based and lecture based learning students were 50.9 and 49.9% respectively. Similarly, problem based learning students were more likely to be academically satisfied than lecture based learning students in their type of curriculum with (AOR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.02, 2.21). Experience of classroom distress (AOR = 1.93, 95% CI = 1.22, 3.06), quality of teaching (AOR = 0.54, 95% CI = 0.34, 0.86), relationship with classmates (AOR = 0.33, 95% CI = 0.13, 0.80), course content (AOR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.33, 0.93) and accessibility of technology in the campus (AOR = 0.62, 95% CI = 0.40, 0.96) were the significant factors of academic satisfaction of problem based learning students. Year of study (AOR = 0.29, 95% CI = 0.17, 0.48), quality of teaching (AOR = 0.51, 95% CI = 0.31, 0.85), course content (AOR = 0.59, 95% CI = 0.35, 0.97) and energy & effort (AOR = 0.55, 95% CI = 0.35, 0.88) were significantly associated with academic satisfaction among lecture based learning students.ConclusionThe study revealed that the academic satisfaction among problem based learning students was higher than lecture based learning students. Incorporating and implementing problem based learning as a formal instructional method in across the universities curriculum is recommended.

Prevalence of Internet Addiction and its Correlates Among Regular Undergraduate Medicine and Health Science Students at Ambo University. Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction:Internet addiction (IA) is causing academic failure, decreased concentration ability, and a negative affective state. In Ethiopia, studies conducted on IA were limited; therefore, this study aimed to assess its prevalence and risk factors among medicine and health science (MHS) students of Ambo University.Materials and Methods:This study was a cross-sectional study and included MHS students of Ambo University from July 15 to August 15, 2021. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire after receiving informed consent from study participants. The results were analyzed using the statistical software for social sciences version 24. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to explore the relationship between IA and dependent variables.Results:Of the 253 participants who participated in the study, 201 (79%) were found to have an IA. Having one’s own computer, Internet access at home and an email account were 2 times more risky to develop IA compared to their counterparts with AOR = 2.615 (95% CI = 1.118-5.956) with a P value of .022, AOR = 2.154 (95% CI = 1.054-4.405) with a P value of .35 and (=2.154 (95% CI = 1.054-4.405 with a P value of .035 respectively. Additionally, those who use the Internet for news were 2.5 times more likely to develop IA compared to those who do not (AOR = 2.551 (95% CI = 1.225-5.349) with a P-value of .013). The use of the Internet for scientific research and education reduces IA by 0.7 times (AOR = 0.323 (95% CI = 0.120-0.868) with a P value of .025).Conclusions:The prevalence of IA was found to be high in this study. Therefore, strategies are needed to minimize the prevalence of this problem.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization among Wolaita Sodo University Students, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method Approach.

Background Youths have been facing different sexual and reproductive health problems such as HIV infections and unplanned pregnancies. Therefore, this study aimed to assess reproductive health services utilization and their associated factors among Wolaita Sodo University students in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia. Methods We conducted an institutionally-based mixed-method study among 759 regular undergraduate university students. Multistage random sampling and purposive sampling techniques have been used to recruit students for the quantitative and qualitative studies, respectively. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. A logistic regression model was used for quantitative data analysis, whereas thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. We used open-code software-assisted qualitative data analysis. The statistical significance was declared at a P value less than 0.05. Results We found that 378 (49.8%) (95% CI: 46.20–53.34) of respondents had utilized sexual and reproductive health services within the 12 months preceding the current survey. Being a first-year student (AOR = 1.57, 95% CI: 1.01–2.46), having ever had sexual intercourse (AOR = 5.12, 95% CI: 3.31, 7.96), participating in peer-to-peer discussion (AOR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.02–2.02), and having ever had sexual transmitted infection syndrome (AOR = 3.91, 95% CI: 1.41–10.85) have increased the odds of using sexual and reproductive health services. Conclusion Sexual and reproductive health services utilization among university students was inadequate and affected by several factors. Therefore, strengthening peer support networks and addressing the gap in services were highly recommended.