Young Female Students Research Articles

Penyuluhan Kesehatan Reproduksi Diet Vitamin D pada Remaja Putri di Kota Palembang dengan Dismenore Primer

Primary dysmenorrhea is the most frequent gynecological issue in women of reproductive age. Various therapeutic approaches have been used to treat dysmenorrhea, such as psychotherapy, administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, oral contraceptive pills, and others. However, these drugs often have undesirable side effects. Therefore, other alternatives, such as herbal medicine, diet, supplements, vitamins, and minerals, are important concerns. Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is believed to regulate cell growth and apoptosis and modulate the immune system and other functions. The active type of vitamin D has the potential to decrease prostaglandin production within the endometrium and restrict its biological impact by influencing prostaglandin receptors. Moreover, it can prompt anti-inflammatory responses through diverse pathways. Vitamin D is naturally synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight's ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, but it can also be acquired from dietary sources and supplements. This community service aims to educate young women about dysmenorrhea by increasing participation in counseling. The activity method used was counseling aimed at young female students at STIKES Abdurahman in Palembang, with a total of 120 participants, and this counseling activity was carried out for 150 minutes. From the results of this community service, the students understand the importance of maintaining reproductive health. They can overcome primary dysmenorrhea by adjusting a diet that contains vitamin D.

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors Among Young Adult Female Students at Higher Learning Institutions in Mbeya, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors Among Young Adult Female Students at Higher Learning Institutions in Mbeya, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Identification and prediction of association patterns between nutrient intake and anemia using machine learning techniques: results from a cross-sectional study with university female students from Palestine

PurposeThis study utilized data mining and machine learning (ML) techniques to identify new patterns and classifications of the associations between nutrient intake and anemia among university students.MethodsWe employed K-means clustering analysis algorithm and Decision Tree (DT) technique to identify the association between anemia and vitamin and mineral intakes. We normalized and balanced the data based on anemia weighted clusters for improving ML models’ accuracy. In addition, t-tests and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were performed to identify significant differences between the clusters. We evaluated the models on a balanced dataset of 755 female participants from the Hebron district in Palestine.ResultsOur study found that 34.8% of the participants were anemic. The intake of various micronutrients (i.e., folate, Vit A, B5, B6, B12, C, E, Ca, Fe, and Mg) was below RDA/AI values, which indicated an overall unbalanced malnutrition in the present cohort. Anemia was significantly associated with intakes of energy, protein, fat, Vit B1, B5, B6, C, Mg, Cu and Zn. On the other hand, intakes of protein, Vit B2, B5, B6, C, E, choline, folate, phosphorus, Mn and Zn were significantly lower in anemic than in non-anemic subjects. DT classification models for vitamins and minerals (accuracy rate: 82.1%) identified an inverse association between intakes of Vit B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, E, folate, Zn, Mg, Fe and Mn and prevalence of anemia.ConclusionsBesides the nutrients commonly known to be linked to anemia—like folate, Vit B6, C, B12, or Fe—the cluster analyses in the present cohort of young female university students have also found choline, Vit E, B2, Zn, Mg, Mn, and phosphorus as additional nutrients that might relate to the development of anemia. Further research is needed to elucidate if the intake of these nutrients might influence the risk of anemia.

The factors associated with contraceptive use among young female students in rural Guinea

The low use of modern contraceptive methods by young girls is a real public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, especially among young female students living in rural areas. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors associated with contraceptive use among young female students in rural Guinea. This was an analytical cross-sectional study including 607 students from 10 secondary schools in the rural district of Kankan, Guinea. A total of 607 female students were interviewed and included in this study. They had an average age of 17.3 ± 1.7 years, 50.9% were in junior high school, and 49.1% were in high school. During our survey period, 67.7% of the girls reported being sexually active, while only 24.4% were on modern contraception. In the bivariate analysis, factors such as age, religion, school level, having heard of contraception, and having had sexual intercourse were statistically associated with contraceptive use. In the multivariate analysis, factors such as age (OR = 2.1; CI = 1.1–3.8), religion (OR = 5.1; CI = 2.8–9.5), and having had sexual intercourse (OR = 2.2; CI = 1.4–3.5) remained statistically associated with the use of contraceptive methods among young female students. Our study highlights the need to increase awareness of, and access to, contraceptive methods in schools in order to improve contraceptive practice and, in turn, to reduce the frequency of unwanted and early pregnancies among young female students in rural areas of Guinea.

Peran Idola K-Pop Seventeen Dalam Meningkatkan Self-Esteem Dan Self-Forgiveness Pada Mahasiswi Usia Dewasa

Confidence is an important element in the development of self-esteem and self-forgiveness. This study aims to reveal the role of K-pop idol Seventeen in the formation of self-esteem and self-forgiveness among young adult female students. This research method is a literature review or library study that involves reading and examining various journals, books, and various other published manuscripts related to the research topic in order to create an article on a particular topic or issue. Research shows that the content on Seventeen's YouTube channel can increase self-confidence and reduce levels of depression in young adult female students. We conclude that the feeling of well-being that occurs after viewing Seventeen's content can increase a person's self-confidence and subsequently foster self-esteem and self-forgiveness in young adult students. This reduces the intensity of depression and self-harm. Even suicidal thoughts can be removed.

Impact of High-Heeled Footwear on the health of the young female students of selected colleges of Mangalore, India

Introduction: High-heeled shoes are a leading cause of foot problems and chronic lower limbs, as well as discomfort, fatigue, and an increased risk of injury. The research aimed to analyze the influence of wearing high-heeled shoes on the foot health of young females. The study emphasizes the need to create awareness among females about the detrimental impacts of utilizing heeled footwear over the long term on discomfort, BMI, and functional capacity. A slight change in footwear choices could significantly reduce discomfort and disability experiences. Methods: Purposive sampling was used to select 50 young female students studying in Mangalore's undergraduate college for the cross-sectional study. A pre-designed and pre-tested structured Google Form questionnaire was used to examine the socio-demographic characteristics and outcome measures, including the location of pain, the intensity of the pain, and functional ability. Data was collected in the second half of 2020. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: According to the survey, 46% of young female students exhibited poor functional activities while wearing high heels. It was found that 12% of students had pain in their toes all of the time, 8% had pain in the arch of their foot, and 25% had discomfort in their lower back occasionally. About two-thirds (64%) felt averagely manageable discomfort. Conclusion: The study found that wearing heeled shoes has a significant influence on women's musculoskeletal systems. Young females will be better able to resist pain from the deforming effects of footwear if they condition their feet properly and choose the appropriate footwear.

ВЛИЯНИЕ КОМПОНЕНТОВ МЕЖЛИЧНОСТНОЙ ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНОСТИ НА ОЦЕНКУ ЖЕНЩИНАМИ-СТУДЕНТАМИ КРАСОТЫ СВОЕГО ТЕЛОСЛОЖЕНИЯ

The article considers the problem of differentiated influence of a complex of factors, including the expression of components of interpersonal sensitivity, on the perception and evaluation of the beauty of the physique, as well as the influence of a complex of factors consisting of the identification of the physique with a certain type, of the evaluation of the conformity of the idea of one’s physique to that of a beautiful woman, and of self-assessments of the beauty of the physique. On the empirical level, the problem was resolved by conducting a three-stage study. It involved 217 young female students, aged 17 to 23 years (Mage =19, 25; SD=1.514). The research methods employed included the “Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire”, developed by F. Boyce, G. Parker and adapted by A. Y. Razvalyaeva, N. A. Polskaya (2021), and the questionnaire “The Perception of one’s body,” created by D. V. Pogontseva (2019). The mathematical procedures used were as follows: descriptive statistics; rank transformation procedure, which was utilized to ascertain the levels of expression of components of interpersonal sensitivity, indicators of perception and evaluation of the beauty of the physique (low, medium, high) corresponding to the sample of study participants; one-way ANOVA; correlation analysis. The research findings indicated that the intensity of the impact of the variables under study is determined by a set of dependent and non-dependent variables. Furthermore, three sets of factors that differ in the intensity of impact were identified. Young female students’ evaluations of their physical attractiveness have the strongest impact on their fear of rejection in interpersonal relationships (F =14.613, P=0.000) and their conformity of self-image to the ideal of a beautiful woman (F =13.219, P=0.000). The index of the expression of interpersonal sensitivity on girls’ evaluations of the beauty of their physique (F =12.952, P=0.000) was also found to be integral to the expression of fear of rejection in interpersonal relationships (F =13.219, P=0.000). Conclusion: The hypothesis that interpersonal sensitivity components exert intensity-differentiated influences on perceptions and evaluations of physique beauty, and that these influences are differentially expressed in interpersonal sensitivity, was confirmed.

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adult Female Students in the Holy City of Makkah

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adult Female Students in the Holy City of Makkah

Effect of Anaemia on Cognitive Ability in Female Dental Undergraduate Students: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Anaemia not only impairs physical growth but also affects behavioral and cognitive abilities. Past studies have proved that increased haemoglobin levels result in improved Central Nervous System (CNS) functions. However, there is a significant lacuna between cognition and anaemia among young adults, especially females. Aim: To assess the cognitive ability of female undergraduate dental students with and without anaemia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 young female dental students, aged between 18 and 23 years, who presented in the Department of Physiology, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India, from February to July 2019. Haemoglobin levels were analysed using the colourimetric cyanmethemoglobin method with Drabkin’s solution, and based on this, the students were divided into anaemic and non anaemic groups. Cognitive status was assessed using the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), letter cancellation test, and Stroop test. The Student’s t-test and Pearson’s correlation were used to examine the association between haemoglobin levels and cognition. Results: The mean age in the anaemic group and non anaemic group was 19.95±1.80 years and 19.64±1.60 years, and the Body Mass Index (BMI) was 19.54±1.62 kg/m2 and 19.32±1.43 kg/m2 , respectively. Haemoglobin levels were significantly lower in the anaemic subjects at 10.408 gm/dL compared to the non anaemic subjects (p-value<0.001). A statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups on DSST scores (21.10±2.99 versus 32.60±14.69), letter cancellation test (25.80±4.63 versus 35.80±4.56), and Stroop test (132.10±8.15 versus 123.56±10.52). Conclusion: The present study reported a significant association between anaemia and cognitive function. Therefore, early screening and prompt treatment of anaemia are crucial for improving both physical as well as mental health

Genç kadınların cinsel sağlık okuryazarlık düzeylerinin evlilik öncesi riskli cinsel davranışları üzerine etkisi

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of young women’s Sexual Health literacy levels on their risky sexual behaviors before marriage. MATERIAL and METHODS: The descriptive type of research was conducted with 356 young female students studying at the Midwifery Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Gaziantep University in the 2023-2024 academic year. “Personal Information Form”, “Sexual Health Literacy Scale (SHLS) and “Premarital Risky Sexual Behavior Assessment Scale for Young Women (PRSAS-YW)” were used as data collection tools. RESULTS: Young women’s SHLS total score average was found to be 54.37±9.96, their sexual knowledge subscale average score was 32.22±9.00, and their sexual attitude subdimension average score was 17.35±4.31. The mean total score of young women on the PRSAS-YW was found to be 74.54±13.15. When looking at the average scores of the PRSAS-YW subscales; motivating beliefs were determined as 37.02±6.62 points, facilitators were determined as 24.92±5.56 and hindering factors were determined as 12.59±3.51 points. A negative, weakly statistically significant relationship was found between the SHLS and PRSAS-YW total score averages (r=-.243, p=0.001). Sexual Health literacy explains the change in premarital risky sexual behavior scores at a level of 0.59% (F = 22.167; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: It was found that young women had high Sexual Health literacy levels and a positive sexual attitude, and their risky sexual behavior before marriage was low. Additionally, it has been determined that as Sexual Health literacy levels increase, the risk of premarital sexual behavior decreases. Keywords: Sexual Health literacy, premarital sexuality, young women, midwifery

A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Health Educational Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Cervical Cancer Among Young Adult Female Students of Bhopal.

A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Health Educational Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Cervical Cancer Among Young Adult Female Students of Bhopal.

Life Partner Expectations: Young Female Engineering Students

Life Partner Expectations: Young Female Engineering Students

An Assessment of the Consumer’s Knowledge and Attitude of Food Safety and Hygiene Practices

The modern countries of the World are ambitious to provide safe and hygienic food to their masses. For this purpose, they spend huge amounts of money on research and development of food safety and hygiene at production level. However, at consumer side, due attention is not paid, which may result in poor and unhygienic food handling practices by the people. This research paper aimed to hit the consumer side concerning food safety and hygiene practices. This research focused to study the ‘knowledge’, ‘attitude’, and ‘practice’ of food safety and hygiene at domestic level. For this purpose, a survey was conducted in Government Girls Degree College No.1, wherein the focus group was young female students studying in different programs. The primary data was collected by using an adaptive questionnaire from 188 students of which 180 questionnaires were found complete in all respect (response rate = 95.7%) and the same were used in data analysis. The results of Correlations show there is significant positive correlation of knowledge with attitude and practices. Similarly, the age, domicile, and subject play a major role in the ‘KAP’ study.

A Qualitative Study of the Female University Students’ Experiences on the Psycho-Social Consequences of Sexual Harassment

In Pakistan, incidents of female sexual harassment are often reported, but there is a lack of reliable information on the context of the matter and its consequences. In this regard, this study focuses on female students studying at public universities in Lahore, Pakistan, who frequently use public transport and are subject to sexual harassment. They were asked about their experiences of harassment in public places. Using the qualitative method, data was gathered with the help of three focus group discussions, and conclusions were drawn using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Incidents of sexual harassment mainly occur on different public transport. We found that such incidents are also proven to be a big hurdle in the continuation of education for female students, apart from their deep effects on the social and psychological condition of young female students. The researchers found most of the respondents were afraid of reporting such incidents because of defamation of their character and less faith in the law enforcement agencies of the country. Awareness of existing laws in the country that protect women, particularly implementations of the laws, good governance, the positive role of law enforcement agencies, and a better conducive environment for female students specifically related to their mobility, can help reduce incidents of sexual harassment in the country.

PENGARUH PEMBERIAN BUKU SAKU TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN SKRINING FAKTOR RESIKO HIPERTENSI PADA REMAJA PUTRI SMA

The World Health Organization indicates that non-communicable diseases are by far the leading cause of death worldwide, representing 63% of all annual deaths. The number of new cases that occurred in Boyolali II was 8,444 people with hypertension. It is important to carry out early screening since adolescence, this is because women will experience pregnancy, and later if teenagers experience hypertension, during pregnancy they will be at risk of suffering from preeclampsia. The aim of this research was to see whether there was an effect of giving pocket books on knowledge of screening for hypertension risk factors among female students at SMA 2 Boyolali. This type of research is quantitative research using a pre-experimental design using the Wilcoxon bivariate test. The population in this study was female students at SMA 2 Boyolali for the 2021/2022 academic year, totaling 317 with a quota sampling technique of 90 people using the Slovin formula. The conclusion of this research is that health education has an influence on knowledge of screening for hypertension risk factors in teenage students at SMA 2 Boyolali (0.000<0.05). By providing health education as an effort to increase knowledge from an early age regarding screening for hypertension risk factors. It is hoped that the results of this research can provide input to young students, especially young female students at SMA 2 Boyolali, to gain more knowledge about hypertension so that they can help avoid things that should not be consumed or done to avoid hypertension from an early age.

TEMPO DE USO DIÁRIO DE REDES SOCIAIS E RISCO DE TRANSTORNOS ALIMENTARES E DE INSATISFAÇÃO CORPORAL EM UNIVERSITÁRIAS

The aim was to evaluate the influence of time of use of social networks on the risk of eating disorders(ED) and body dissatisfaction(BD). Young female university students(n=74) answered a questionnaire consisting of body image assessment instruments, eating attitudes and questions about the use of social networks.Most students were not at risk for ED (75.7%), but were dissatisfied with their image(79.7%). Social networks were used for more than 3hours/day by 39.2% of the women. Of the total number of students at risk for ED(24.3%), the majority(13.5%) used social networks for <2h/day, while the rest (10.8%) used them for >2h/day. However, the total number of students with BD(79.7%), the majority (62.2%) used social networks for >2h/day.The risk of ED does not seem to be associated with longer use of social networks in this sample, however, most students with BD used social networks for longer.This information may guide preventive measures at universities.

Prevalence of Undiagnosed Iron Deficiency Anemia and Associated Factors Among Female Undergraduate Medical Students in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia according to the World Health Organization. Females are more likely to be affected than males. There are several factors causing iron deficiency anemia, such as increased loss of iron, decreased intake of iron, and increased utilization of iron. There are limited research studies evaluating the risk factors that cause anemia among female medical students in Saudi Arabia. For this, the study aimed to identify the prevalence of undiagnosed iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among young female university students and to identify if there is any correlation between IDA and several factors including dietary habits, psychological stress, anxiety status, and body mass index. A cross-sectional observational study was performed between October 2022 and December 2022 with a sample of 100 healthy female students aged between 19 and 23 years, who were studying at the medical colleges of Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. Blood samples were collected to perform complete blood count and iron profile tests. Also, a survey was done to find correlation between iron deficiency anemia and dietary intake, drinks, stress, anxiety, and body mass index (BMI). Independent t-test or Mann-Whitney U test were used to compare values for non-anemic with anemic participants, and linear regression tests were used to analyze differences between non-anemic and anemic participants'dietary intakefactors and stress and anxiety scores. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. The findings represent an overall prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in female medical students based on the lab finding results. Thus, students were divided into two following groups: anemic (13%) with hemoglobin (Hb) concentration <12 g/dL and non-anemic (84%) with Hb concentration ≥12 g/dL. When comparing the two groups, results showed significant differences in the majority of RBC indices (hematocrit {HCT}, mean corpuscular volume {MCV}, mean corpuscular hemoglobin {MCH}, red cell distribution width {RDW}) and iron profiles, p-value was <0.05.On evaluation of the different types of food consumption, the mean iron intake was around 7 mg/day, and in 65% of the participants, it was below the estimated average requirement (EAR) of iron (8.1 mg/dL). The perceived stress scale (PSS) shows that 63% of the participants experienced moderate stress and 58% reported severe anxiety by the generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) scale. In multiple linear regression, iron was positively associated with hemoglobin concentrations, whereas stress scores were negatively associated with hemoglobin concentrations. There is a relatively low prevalence of anemia and most of it was foundof the microcytic type, indicating that this condition is a common health issue among local female college students. There was no independent association between stress or anxiety and hemoglobin levels.

Effect of Kinesio taping versus mechanical cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program on chronic neck pain in young female university students.

Mechanical neck pain is common among young female university students and can lead to disability and reduced physical activity. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of Kinesio taping (KT) to mechanical cervical traction (MCT) on young female university students with chronic neck pain. Sixty young female university students with mechanical neck pain participated in this study; their ages ranged from 19 years to 23 years. They were assigned to three equal groups: the control group (A) received infrared, massage, stretching, and strengthening exercises three days per week for 6 weeks. Experimental group B received cervical traction in addition to the same program as the control, and experimental group C received KT in addition to the same program as the control group. Absolute pain intensity by the visual analogue scale (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI) were measured pre-and post-treatment intervention. Data were gathered at baseline, and after 6 weeks of intervention for three groups. The MANOVA test showed a significant reduction in NDI and pain level after 6 weeks between pre-and post-treatment intervention in group B ( and , respectively). There was a significant reduction in pain after 6 weeks in group C. There was also a significant reduction in NDI and pain level after 6 weeks in group B versus control group ( and , respectively). In addition, a significant reduction in pain level and NDI after 6 weeks was detected in group B compared to group C (, , respectively) while a significant reduction in pain level only between the control group (A) and group C was detected (). In young female university students with mechanical neck pain, cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program was found to be more effective than KT with physiotherapy program or physiotherapy program alone in reducing pain and enhancing functional abilities after 6 weeks. This will help physiotherapists make more informed decisions concerning the clinical effects of MCT.

ANALYSIS OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM PROGRAM FOR GIVING FE TABLETS TO ADOLESCENT WOMEN IN SCHOOL AS A PREVENTION EFFORT STUNTING IN TOBA DISTRICT THE YEAR 2023

Stunting is a growth and development disorder in children due to critical malnutrition. Adolescence is a transition from childhood to adulthood which in its growth requires greater nutrition compared to other ages, especially iron. Adolescent health will determine the success of development in presenting a quality generation of the nation in the future. Adolescent girls are prospective mothers who will become pregnant and give birth, so efforts are made to obtain sufficient iron by administering Blood Supplement Tablets (TTD). This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological study design. This study displays a picture of a person's life experience when each individual subjectively feels the experience of a situation. The main informants were the nutrition manager at the health center, the teacher in charge of the UKS, and young female students who consumed iron supplement tablets. Triangulation informants are the Head of the Public Health Sector, the Nutrition Manager for the Health Service, the Promotion Manager for the Public Health Service, and the Head of the Health Center. The sample was determined using the Side Purposive technique, totaling 13 people. Competent human resources to facilitate and speed up the smooth running of the program. Facilities and infrastructure are in good condition and able to support program implementation. Planning, Actuating, and controlling went very well and clearly. The program coverage showed a decrease in the prevalence of stunting from the previous year of 26.92%. The program by giving Fe tablets to young women at schools in Toba Regency has succeeded in reducing the number of stunting cases.

Feminine Knowledge in the Digital Age

Members of Generation Z are bombarded daily with new innovations in technology within a rapidly globalizing world, leading to a constant shift in modes of connectivity and communication. The new wave of social media, especially TikTok and Instagram, arrives in parallel to increasing social awareness of previously taboo topics, like the focus of this research—pregnancy and childbirth. Women’s health issues, especially including the topics of menstruation, sex, pregnancy, and childbirth, were hardly spoken about publicly less than a decade ago. However, this is changing, and there is a growing number of women influencers using internet platforms to normalize conversations surrounding women’s health. Using an interview-based methodology, this research seeks to gather a better understanding of opinions on social media as an avenue for women’s health knowledge, and to answer questions about how the sharing of women’s health content on social media affects young women along with what this content reveals about the societal understanding of pregnancy and childbirth. This article primarily includes opinions and commentary from young female students at the University of Florida, in addition to some supplemental viewpoints from women’s healthcare providers. These diverse perspectives produce a more multifaceted understanding of how social media can be so impactful and therefore why it is able to shape perceptions of a condition such as pregnancy. .