Students In Southeast Research Articles

Use of Boolean search strategy for accessing the databases of university of technology libraries by postgraduate students in South-East, Nigeria

Library databases provide accurate and current information resources that enhances and promote the research output of postgraduate students in Nigeria universities. The databases contain millions of electronic information resources, that required a good information search like Boolean search strategy for easy retrieval. This study focused on the use of Boolean search strategy for accessing the databases of university of technology libraries by postgraduate students in south-east, Nigeria. The purpose of the study is to identify the types of library databases available in the university of technology South East and to determine the extent of utilization of these library databases using Boolean search strategy. The researcher adopted descriptive survey design. The population for the study was 540 post graduate students in the faculties of engineering while the sample used was 230 from both universities. Structured questionnaire and observation checklist was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was administered to the respondent directly by the researcher. The data collected was analysed using mean and standard deviation. Based on the analysis, it was found that a good number of library databases are available in both federal (Federal University of Technology, Owerri) and state (Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani) universities of technology. The findings showed that the students utilized Boolean search to a moderate extent in accessing most of the databases. It was recommended that the library management should sensitize the postgraduate students by creating further awareness through training, provision of adequate network facilities and to encourage postgraduate students to improve on their research skill individually in order to utilized the available library databases.

Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southeast Ethiopia

In many situations, it can still be challenging to talk about sexual and reproductive health rights, and the little scientific research available indicates that university students have a poor understanding of these issues. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of sexual and reproductive health rights among university students in southeast Ethiopia. From February to March 2022, 483 study participants took part in an institutionally based cross-sectional study. The study participants were chosen using a SRS method. EpiData version 4.6.2.0 was used to enter data, and SPSS version 26.0 was used to analyze it. A bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with SRHR knowledge. The odds ratio and a 95% confidence interval were used to calculate the significance level. The optimal level of knowledge on SRHR was discovered to be 52.1% [95% CI (47.32-55.08)] among university students in southeast Ethiopia. The multivariate binary logistic analysis indicated that being urban in the origin of residency [AOR=1.52, 95% CI (1.02-1.14)], being a health student [AOR= 12.21, 95% CI (7.27-14.88)], attending secondary school in private [AOR=6.12, 95% CI (1.02-1.14)], accessibility of a RH club on campus [AOR=6.12, 95% CI (1.02-1.14)] and participating in RH club [AOR=3.95, 95% CI (3.47-5.90)] to be variables that are strongly related to the optimal level of knowledge. Four out of ten students had poor knowledge of SRHR. The variables associated with a high level of knowledge about SRHR were urban residency, health students, attending a private secondary school, the availability of a RH club on campus, and participation in a RH club. Including sexual education in the non-health department's course, establishing RH clubs on campus, and encouraging participation of students in these clubs are recommended.

Prevalence of Sexual Behaviors among Medical Students in Southeast of Iran

Background and Purpose: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of sexual behaviors and sexting among students of medical science universities in southeast of Iran by indirect method.
 Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, using a multistage non-random sampling method, we recruited 3900 students from eight universities of medical sciences from Kerman and Sistan and Baluchestan provinces, Iran, in 2019. The data were collected using indirect (NSU: Network Scale-up) methods. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test.
 Results: Out of 3900 students (mean (SD) age of 22.5 (3.3) years), 48­% were male and 41% were from Sistan and Baluchestan Province. The prevalence of watching porn, masturbation, sexting (text, photo and video), extramarital heterosexual intercourse by nonpayment, sex in return for payment, homosexuality, child abuse (sexual and behavioral), and abortion was 22.6% (95% CI: 21.3 – 24.0), 19.5% (95% CI: 18.2 – 20.7), 8.8% (95% CI: 7.9 – 9.7), 11.7% (95% CI: 10.7 – 12.7), 5.7 (95% CI: 5.0 – 6.5)%, 3.0% (95% CI: 2.5 – 3.5), 0.9% (95% CI: 0.6 – 1.2) and 1.01% (95% CI: 0.7 – 1.3), respectively. 
 Conclusion: According to the results, watching porn, masturbation, extramarital heterosexual intercourse by nonpayment and sexting were more common sexual behaviors among university students. Repetition and addiction to these behaviors can harm physical and psychological health of young people especially in Iranian custom, religion and cultural context. Therefore, the youth should be given appropriate training to correctly react to sexual situations.

Impact of teaching computer programming using innovative pedagogy embedded with live online lectures and related tools: A randomized control trial

AbstractThis study focused on the impact of teaching a computer programming course using innovative pedagogy namely a combination of context‐based learning and problem‐based interspersed with live online tools (Google Classroom and Google Meet) on university students in southeast, Nigeria. This study used a quasi‐experimental research design and intact classes with a nonequivalent group. The population for the study comprised all 152 second‐year computer education students in universities in Southeast Nigeria that offers computer programming. The sample consists of 60 males and 92 females in the three universities used. A computer programming achievement test was used to collect the data. The result showed that students worked collaboratively on the Google classroom and Google meet platforms, effectively enhancing collaboration learning among novice programmers as they chose when to learn, thus making the teaching and learning of programming less difficult. Findings further showed that student academic achievement significantly improved in programming skills, digital skills development, and self‐efficacy in the treatment group more than in the control group. This improved performance was attributed to self‐efficacy which was attributed to IP students were exposed to. It was suggested that computer lecturers should integrate innovative pedagogy using Google classroom and Google meet in their instructional delivery approaches.

Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Psychological Well-Being Among Male University Students in South East, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to evaluate the associations between physical activity (PA) and psychological well-being (PWB) among male university students. An institutionally based cross-sectional study was completed by 243 young men aged 18–30 years in a Nigerian public university. PA was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and PWB was measured by Ryff’s Scale of Psychological Well-being (PWB). The mean age of the participants was 24.9 (SD = 7.61) and majority (39.1%) of the participants was aged 18–22 years. Regarding PA, 16.0%, 64.2%, and 19.8% of the participants had low, moderate, and high PA levels, respectively. The mean total PWB score was 119.9 (SD = 23.64). For the domains of PWB, male students had mean scores of 25.73 (SD = 6.05), 19.42 (SD = 6.82), 25.75 (6.10), 14.12 (SD = 3.89), 13.70 (SD = 4.04) and 21.12 (4.92) for self-acceptance, autonomy, positive relations, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth, respectively. Total PA (total MET min/week) was associated with the total PWB scores (β = 0.13, p < .05). The total PA METs was significantly associated with self-acceptance (β = 0.13, p < .05). positive relations (β = 0.16, p < .05), purpose in life (β = 0.39, p < .05). Vigorous PA METs showed significantly negative effect on personal growth (β = −0.28, p < .05) and accounted for 2.0% of the variance of personal growth. PA accounted for 2.5% and 1.2% of the variance of positive relations and purpose in life, respectively., Most of the young men had moderate levels of PA and PWB. PA was significantly associated with PWB among the young men. Male sensitive evidence-based health promotion interventions should aim at promoting PA and PWB among male university students.

The relationship between clinical dishonesty and perceived clinical stress among nursing students in southeast of Iran

BackgroundClinical dishonesty is a complex problem that threatens the health and safety of patients. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between clinical dishonesty and perceived clinical stress in nursing students.MethodThis cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on 395 nursing students from 4 nursing colleges. The data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire, Nursing Student’s Perception of Clinical Stressors, and a 12-item researcher-made questionnaire to evaluate the frequency of clinical dishonesty in the previous semester, the frequency of witnessing dishonest behavior among peers, and the perceived severity of unethical behavior.ResultsIn this study, 89.1% of the students stated that they had committed at least one dishonest clinical behavior in the previous semester. The frequency of clinical dishonesty was significantly correlated with the frequency of observing dishonesty among peers (r = 0.053, p<0.01), perceived severity of unethical behavior (r = − 0.4, p<0.01), and perceived stress of students in the clinical setting (r = 0.28, p<0.01). Moreover, there were significant differences in the frequency of clinical dishonesty by gender (p = 0.006), the interest in the field of study (p = 0.004), and academic year (p = 0.002).ConclusionThe frequency of clinical dishonesty among nursing students is high and needs attention. Furthermore, considering the positive relationship between dishonesty and perceived clinical stress, it is essential to teach effective strategies to nursing students to empower them to cope with clinical stress.

Demographic Variables as Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviour among University Students in South East, Nigeria

Demographic Variables as Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviour among University Students in South East, Nigeria

Gender Differences in Perceived Stress Among Economics Education Undergraduate Students in South-East, Nigeria

The study objective was to examine gender differences in perceived stress among Economics Education students in federal universities in South-East Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was adopted which consists of 135 Economics Education undergraduate students. Data collection was done using the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ). Cronbach alpha reliability of the PSQ was 0.83. Data collection was done through direct delivery of the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. Results showed that there is no significant mean difference in perceived stress among male and female Economics education students in universities in South-East Nigeria. Economics Education specialists are urged to implement gender-inclusive teaching interventions to help Economics Education undergraduate students to manage perceived stress.

Determinants of Facebook usage among Polytechnic Students in South East, Nigeria

Determinants of Facebook usage among Polytechnic Students in South East, Nigeria

The Role of Optimism in Predicting Tobacco Smoking and Illicit Drug Use Among High School Students in Southeast of Iran, 2018

Background: Personality is associated with health behaviors, such as smoking and substance abuse, yet there is little information about the relationship between optimism and tobacco smoking or substance abuse among high school students. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the association between optimism or pessimism in predicting tobacco smoking and substance abuse among high school students in southeast of Iran. Methods: In this study, 1094 students of high schools in Zahedan city, southeast of Iran, were selected using proportionally multi-stage sampling. Cigarette and hookah smoking status, substance abuse, optimism, and other potential confounders were measured using a self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using chi-square, analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests and ordinal logistic regression in Stata.14 software. Results: According to the results of present study, the prevalence of cigarette smoking and ever hookah smoking was 32.7% and 36.1%, respectively. About 11.2% of students had used at least one illicit drug. After controlling potential confounders, optimism score was negatively related to cigarette smoking stages (OR = 0.90, 95% CI: 0.79 to 0.97) and illicit drugs use (OR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.70 to 0.96) yet was not associated with hookah smoking (OR = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.82 to 1.31). Conclusions: Optimism and pessimism have an important role in tendency of students to tobacco smoking and substance abuse. On the other hand, the co-occurrence of smoking and substance abuse is high among students with low optimism scores. Therefore, educating and consulting students regarding positivism and promising could prevent from smoking and substance abuse and probably transition to higher stages.

A Study to Assess the Learning Style Preference of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Southeast, Nigeria

The paradigm shift in education today has placed great emphasis on learning activities rather than teaching activities. Therefore, identification of undergraduate nursing students learning styles preference is necessary for both teachers and students. It enables teaching to be tailored to correlate with the learning styles preference of the students and students can as well be empowered to use the learning style best suited to them to increase their acquisition of knowledge and skills needed in professional nursing. This study identified the predominant learning styles of nursing students in a tertiary institution in the Southeastern part of Nigeria and the relationship between their learning styles and some demographic variables. A descriptive survey method using Kolb's Learning Style Inventory version 3 (K-LSI version 3) was used for the study. The subjects of the study were 310 undergraduate nursing students from 2nd-5th year. The K-LSI identified nursing students ’learning styles as diverger, assimilator, converger and accommodator. An information sheet was used to collect demographic variables. In analyzing the data, frequencies, and percentages were used. Chi-square method was used to test for a relationship between learning style and the students ’demographic variables. There was relatively even spread of the four learning styles: Diverger, 29.0%; Assimilator, 27.4%; Converger, 25.8%, and Accommodator, 17.7%. There was a statistically significant correlation between identified learning styles and mode of admission (P = 0.020) as well as the year of study and learning styles (P =.000). The K-LSI provides nursing students with an understanding on how they might learn best and the divergence of learning styles have shown that a variety of modes of teaching should be used in meeting the learning needs of students for effectiveness and increased academic performance.

Association of helicobacter pylori infection with anthropometric indices and blood pressure among undergraduate students in southeast of Iran

Rationale: There are inconclusive evidence on the association of Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) with cardiometabolic disorders such as obesity and hypertension. The aim of current study was to assess the association of H.pylori seropositivity with anthropometric indices and blood pressure among a group of young population in southeast of Iran, Zahedan.

Prevalence of Aggression Behavior and its Associated Factors in High School Students in Southeast of Iran

Introduction: Adolescence is one of the most vulnerable periods of life. Intense excitement caused by physical, psychological and cognitive changes in adolescent’s leads to aggression. Disregard for aggression in adolescents increases unhealthy relationships among people in the society and decreases the quality of life. Therefore, this study focuses on the prevalence of aggression and factors affecting it in high school students in one of the eastern cities of Iran. Materials and methods: The statistical population included 3450 high school girls and boys studying in 2015-2014. In this research, 600 students were selected by selected using multistage random sampling method from the target population. In this study, a demographic information questionnaire and Bass and Perry aggression questionnaire were used. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that the mean of aggression was 86.87 ± 25.26 and among the aggression aspects, the highest mean was for physical aggression (30.41 ± 8.9) and the lowest mean was for verbal aggression (15.7 ± 5.10). Conclusion: Various factors are involved in aggression. Family problems, including the separation of parents, the level of literacy and the number of family members are some of the most important factors. In conditions where there are no proper and healthy relationships among family members, the special nature of adolescence leads in aggressive behavior. Aggression can be the cause of social problems suchas delinquency, school inconsistency and addiction.

Comparing health promotion behaviors of male and female high school students in Southeast of Iran.

Background Adolescence is one of the most challenging periods of human life. Many healthy or risky behaviors may be formed during this period and continue to the end of life. The aim of this study was to examine and compare the health promotion behaviors of male and female students in high schools. Methods In this descriptive-comparative study, 609 high school students were selected using multi-stage random sampling method. Data were collected using demographic and health-promoting lifestyle profile (HPLPII) questionnaires. Results The mean of health promotion behaviors was moderate in female (2.43 ± 0.46) and male (2.61 ± 0.45) students. The highest and lowest means in the male students were respectively the dimensions of spiritual growth and health responsibility. Also, the highest and lowest means in the female students were dimensions of interpersonal relationships as well as physical activity and exercise. The status of male health promotion behaviors was significantly more favorable than that of the female (p = 0.001, t = -4.71). The male students had a better situation than female in terms of all the six dimensions of HPLPII, so there was a significant difference between them in the four dimensions of spiritual growth, stress management, physical activity and health responsibility. There was also a significant relationship between the history of physical and mental illness in the past year and the students' health promotion behaviors (p < 0.05). Conclusion The results indicated the importance of promoting self-care and educational interventions in the aspects such as physical activity and health responsibility of young people in order to improve the health of the community.

Prevalence, correlates and patterns of waterpipe smoking among secondary school students in southeast London: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundWaterpipe smoking is growing worldwide, but little is known of its epidemiology in the UK due to its absence from national health surveys. We sought to address this by calculating the prevalence of waterpipe smoking among secondary school students in southeast London.MethodsWe conducted a pooled secondary analysis of routine health surveillance surveys among 11–17 year olds in convenience-sampled secondary schools from three ethnically-diverse areas of southeast London. We calculated ever (lifetime) waterpipe use, and compared its sociodemographic correlates to ever (lifetime) cigarette use. In one area we collected data on patterns of waterpipe use.ResultsOf 2,098 respondents (mean age 14.1 ± 1.7 years, 55.7 % male, 46.6 % of black ethnicity), ever waterpipe use was 39.6 % (95 % CI 37.6–41.7 %) and was higher than that for ever cigarette use (32.4 %; 95 % CI 30.5–34.4). While waterpipe users were significantly and independently more likely to be male and of non-white ethnicities, at least 30 % of all age, gender and ethnic sub-groups had tried waterpipe smoking. In contrast, cigarette users were more likely to be older and of white ethnicity. In one of the three areas, over a quarter of waterpipe users were occasional or regular waterpipe smokers, and most were introduced to and currently used waterpipe in waterpipe-serving premises or friends’ homes.ConclusionsWaterpipe smoking prevalence was high in southeast London, and users exhibited a different sociodemographic profile to cigarette users. Waterpipe should be included in national health surveys of young people. National surveillance is warranted to help develop suitable interventions to prevent uptake and promote cessation.

News on our Finger Tip: A Study of Online News Reading Habits of Undergraduates in South-East, Nigeria

The information age has created many challenges for every profession. In the case of journalism, the introduction of information technology has altered considerably various aspects of the profession. News consumption today is not the same as pre-satellite news when people waited for their morning papers or sat down at an appointed time for the evening news on television, but the reverse is the case. More recently, a growing number of readers, viewers and listeners are going online for their news. The advent of modern digital technologies, especially the growing popularity of social networking on the web, mobile phones, televisions, and other means of entertainment, the reading habit of the general public, especially the students, is on the fall. Reading newspapers is an important part of journalism education. The aim of this study was to examine the level of newspaper reading habits of undergraduate students of mass communication in South-East, Nigeria. Out of a total population of 4365 students, a sample of 368 respondents was studied. The study found that 36.9% respondents moderately read online newspapers and when they do read these newspapers, about 60.8% spend less than one hour reading these newspapers. The study concluded, therefore, that the online news reading habit of mass communication students in South-East, Nigeria is low. It was recommended that students of mass communication should be encouraged to look out for news stories online by reading online newspapers whenever they are on the Internet. KEYWORDS: Online Journalism, News, Reading Habits, Students

Tinea Capitis in Primary and Middle School Students in South-East of Iran

Tinea capitis is a common infection among school children, still raising public health importance in many countries. There are unpublished reports of head fungal infections, particularly Tinea capitis, in school children of Sistan and Baluchestan province, at South-East of Iran. However, the reports are only based on the clinical evidences and there is no information about the prevalence and the agents of the infection. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of Tinea capitis based on demographic information as well as laboratory determination of the causative fungal species in primary and middle school students of seven districts in Sistan and Baluchestan in 2011. During this cross-sectional study, 2060 children from urban and rural primary and middle schools were randomly selected and subjected to the survey by informed consents. Their demographic information was recorded in questionnaire and specimens from suspicious students were taken by scraping the scalp and removing hair stubs. Microscopic examination and culture and subculture of the specimens were performed using Sabouraud’s Dextrose Agar (S) and S + Chloramphenicol + Cyclohexamide (SCC) media and slide culture for identification of fungal agents. The surveyed children contained 56.7% female and 43.3% male. A number of 110 students (5.8%) were suspected to have Tinea capitis. Thirty-seven cases of Tinea capitis were confirmed by demonstration of dermatophytes spores or mycelium in direct smears, consisting of 25 (22.73%) ectothrix, 8 (7.27%) endothrix and 4 cases (3.63%) of favus. The dermatophytes isolated by in in vitro cultures, included 17 anthropophilic, 9 zoophilic and 3 geophilic species. The other 7 isolates were only characterised as Trichophyton mentagrophytes but remained unidentified at the level of subspecies. The prevalence of Tinea capitis in the rural school students was significantly more than that in the urban students. The infection rate in male was also significantly more than that in female. The results implied that control program with concern to the sources of infections is of great importance. Health education and development of knowledge among school children are recommended to be taken into account. It was resulted that all three sources of dermatophyte infections are involved with the incidence of Tinea capitis in children at South-East of Iran, although the anthropophilic and zoophilic reservoirs are predominant.

The relationship between students'/INS; bonding to school and multiple health risk behaviors among high school students in south-east of Iran

Background: School is the first social institution that /INS;affects adolescents'/INS; lives and determines their opportunities, life qualities and behaviors. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the relationship between bonding to school and multiple (problem) behaviors among /INS;high school students in Kerman.

Risks for STIs/HIV infection among Madawalabu university students, Southeast Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.

IntroductionIn developing nations, the spread of STIs/HIV infection continues to affect millions of young and productive population. In Ethiopia youths including university/college students are at greater risk of STIs including HIV infection often due to many risky sexual behaviors. Although there are some anecdotal evidences suggesting widespread unsafe sexual practices among university students, the paucity of research finding, especially in newly established public universities are the major bottle necks to commence feasible interventions. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the magnitudes and factors associated with risks for STIs/HIV infections among Madawalabu university students in Southeast Ethiopia.MethodologyAn institution based cross sectional study was conducted from May-June 2012. A total of 390 students were selected using stratified then simple random sampling method. Descriptive statistics, binary logistic and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to identify factors associated with risks for STIs/HIV infection.ResultCombined risk measure showed that 51.4% of students were at risk of having STIs and/or HIV infection. Practicing casual sex/sex for benefits with first sexual partner (OR = 3.9[95%C.I: 1.86-8.03]), life time multiple sexual partner (had more than three sexual partners) (OR = 2.7[95%C.I: 1.13-6.28]), and number of sexual partners in the last 12 months (four and above) (OR = 4.8[95%C.I: 1.77-13.53]) showed statistically significant association with risks for STIs and/or HIV infection. Practicing casual sex/ sex for any benefit with their first sexual partner (AOR = 3.9 [95%CI: 1.80-8.50]) and multiple sexual partners in the last 12 months (four and above) (AOR = 3.7 [95%C.I: 1.15-11.80]) were found to be the independent predictors of risks for STIs and/or HIV infection.ConclusionThis study has identified risks and risk sexual behaviors for STIs and/or HIV infection on university students. The knowledge of the students towards STIs and/or HIV is unsatisfactory. More than half of the students were at risk for STIs and/or HIV infection. Casual/benefit based sexual relationship with first sexual partner and having multiple sexual partners (≥4 sexual partners) in the last 12 months were independent predictors of STIs and/or HIV infections. Therefore, university based, risk reduction and behavior change focused interventions are recommended.

A Survey on Pityriasis Versicolor in the University Students in Southeast of Iran

A Survey on Pityriasis Versicolor in the University Students in Southeast of Iran