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Kinugawa A, Yamamoto T, Kusama T, Takeuchi K, Osaka K. Association between Number of Teeth and Eating out of Home: A 2019 Statistical Survey of the Japanese Representative Population. Nutrients 2024; 16:2102. [PMID: 38999850 PMCID: PMC11243636 DOI: 10.3390/nu16132102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Eating out of home (EOH), with its diverse food options, can benefit those with difficulty preparing their meals, especially older adults. Oral health status may be a determinant of EOH, as food accessibility is influenced by oral health, but this association remains unclear. This cross-sectional study used merged data from two national statistical surveys conducted in 2019. Participants were individuals aged ≥ 65 years who responded to both surveys. The frequency of EOH (
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- Anna Kinugawa
- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
- Preventive Dentistry, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita 13 jo Nishi 7 Chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8586, Hokkaido, Japan
- Department of Health Promotion, National Institute of Public Health, 2-Chome-3-6 Minami, Wako 351-0104, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, 4-1, Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Miyagi, Japan
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Yang PF, Qian SW. The relationship between self-determined motivation, emotional involvement, cognitive involvement and leisure-time physical activity among college students. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31817. [PMID: 38841486 PMCID: PMC11152922 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Objective Grounded in self-determination theory and the stimulus-organism-response framework, this study examines factors that affect college students' leisure-time physical activity by considering the basic psychological needs satisfaction (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness), self-determined motivation, emotional and cognitive involvement. Methods The sample included 526 students (47.8 % male; 57.2 % female) from four universities in central China. A structural equation model was used to analyze associations among variables. Results The satisfaction of all three basic psychological needs had a significant positive impact on emotional involvement. Additionally, autonomy and competence need satisfaction had a significant positive impact on self-determined motivation and cognitive involvement. However, contrary to our expectation, there was no significant effect of relatedness need satisfaction on self-determined motivation and cognitive involvement. Furthermore, emotional involvement was found to have a significant effect on leisure-time physical activity intention for male students. Interestingly, the relationship between cognitive involvement and leisure-time physical activity intention is significant, but this effect was observed only among female students. Conclusion Pedagogical strategies and tactics better satisfied students' psychological needs, promote physical education classes emotional and cognitive involvement, therefore, achieve autonomous active lifestyle behaviors in leisure time.
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- Peng-fei Yang
- Department of Physical Education, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, China
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Segheto W, Domingues SF, Campos BR, Abreu MMA, Lima LM. Abusive Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages and Associated Factors in Brazilian University Students. HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR 2024; 51:144-154. [PMID: 38069490 DOI: 10.1177/10901981231213584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The university is considered an environment that favors the initiation and use of substances, especially those that are legal, such as alcohol. This consumption can be differentiated in university students, which makes it necessary to better understand this behavior. Taking into account these aspects, we analyzed the abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages in university students and its association with socioeconomic and behavioral factors. We conducted a cross-sectional study with regularly enrolled students. We assessed the abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages using the binge drinking pattern. We collected socioeconomic and behavioral data using a questionnaire. The association between the variables was verified using logistic regression. Abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages was high, with a high weekly frequency. The association with sociodemographic and behavioral factors can increase the health risk. Education campaigns within institutions with students in the classroom and with all those who can influence these students are important. As there are few studies that consider other health risk factors that have not been analyzed yet, such as those treated in our study, with the abusive consumption of alcoholic beverages, this study seeks to contribute to the knowledge of the relationships between these variables and in the elaboration of actions aimed at improving the lifestyle and health of university students.
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Ramón-Arbués E, Sagarra-Romero L, Echániz-Serrano E, Granada-López JM, Cobos-Rincón A, Juárez-Vela R, Navas-Echazarreta N, Antón-Solanas I. Health-related behaviors and symptoms of anxiety and depression in Spanish nursing students: an observational study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1265775. [PMID: 38179570 PMCID: PMC10764461 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1265775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Background Symptoms of anxiety and depression are prevalent among young adults and are a significant public health issue. College students are at a higher risk of experiencing poor mental health than other young people due to several factors, including moving away from home, financial pressures, heavy workload, poor time management skills, competitivity, new processes of socialization and insufficient coping mechanisms, among others. In addition, nursing students' mental and physical health may also be affected by unhealthy lifestyle habits and health-related behaviors. Aim To determine the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety, and the association between these symptoms and health-related behaviors, in a population of Spanish student nurses. Methods Cross-sectional study on a sample of 339 nursing students. We used the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form, the Spanish Healthy Eating Index and an "ad hoc" questionnaire for sociodemographic variables. The association between psychological symptoms and health-related behaviors was analyzed through binary logistic regression models. Results The prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety was 3.8% and 24.5%, respectively. Negative health-related behaviors were frequent, namely tobacco and alcohol consumption, suboptimal physical activity and diet. Moderate physical activity was associated with a lower probability of experiencing depressive symptoms. Symptoms of anxiety were related to a low level of physical activity, an unhealthy diet and alcohol consumption ≥2 times a week. Conclusion Student nurses could benefit from the implementation of both physical and mental health promotion initiatives.
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- Enrique Ramón-Arbués
- Universidad San Jorge, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zaragoza, Spain
- SAPIENF Research Group, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
- GAIAS Research Group, University San Jorge, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Universidad San Jorge, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zaragoza, Spain
- GAIAS Research Group, University San Jorge, Zaragoza, Spain
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- SAPIENF Research Group, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zaragoza, Spain
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- SAPIENF Research Group, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
- Biomedical Research Center of La Rioja, CIBIR, Logroño, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
- Biomedical Research Center of La Rioja, CIBIR, Logroño, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
- Biomedical Research Center of La Rioja, CIBIR, Logroño, Spain
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- SAPIENF Research Group, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
- Department of Physiatry and Nursing, University of Zaragoza, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zaragoza, Spain
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Kosendiak AA, Wysocki M, Krysiński P, Kuźnik Z, Adamczak B. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, smoking, alcohol use, and mental well-being-A longitudinal study of nursing students at Wroclaw Medical University in Poland. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1249509. [PMID: 38035301 PMCID: PMC10687417 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1249509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Introduction From the moment the first cases of coronavirus disease were detected in December 2019 until the announcement and duration of the pandemic, it was a negative experience for people around the world in various spheres of life. In connection with it, there have been many changes in our daily lives related to lifestyle, physical activity, or the mental sphere. The aim of the following paper is to determine the correlation between the COVID-19 pandemic and alcohol drinking, smoking, physical exercise, and lifestyle among nursing students in Poland. Methods The study was conducted among nursing students at Wroclaw Medical University before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey consisted of completing the same anonymous online questionnaires five times by the same research group. The majority of respondents were women in the age between 18 and 30 years old and the significance level of data analysis was set at p < 0.05. Results and discussion In October 2020, we recorded a large number of respondents experiencing anxiety/fear or being more stressed. Between the measurements, the highest average level of alcohol addiction (p < 0.001) was in October 2021 (8.71). Moreover, the percentage of respondents who felt as before increased (p = 0.021). As the pandemic continued, there was a systematic decline in the physical activity level (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic had a serious impact on the daily lives of the students.
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- Student Scientific Association at Department of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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- Student Scientific Association at Department of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw Medical University, Wrocław, Poland
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Alves MG, Nascimento JDSG, Rosário R, Komatsu AV, Dalri MCB, Silva JLD. Cardiovascular health in nursing and medical students. Rev Gaucha Enferm 2023; 44:e20230004. [PMID: 37971107 DOI: 10.1590/1983-1447.2023.20230004.en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To verify whether nursing and medical students take measures regarding their cardiovascular health and the associated risk factors. METHOD Cross-sectional study, online data collection with 413 students in February and March 2021, using specific and validated instruments. Kruskal-Wallis, chi-square and logistic regression were adopted for statistical analyses. RESULTS 73.3% self-reported that they were healthy. We identified a higher risk for developing cardiovascular diseases in sedentary students (OR = 38.6, p < 0.001), with irregular adherence to physical activity (OR = 16.2, p < 0.001) and with a higher level of perceived stress (OR = 1.12, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Students who take action to promote cardiovascular health showed lower risk compared to those who did not. If students do not value their own health during the education process, this may interfere with their professional performance after graduation.
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- Mateus Goulart Alves
- Universidade de Franca (Unifran), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Promoção da Saúde. Franca, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Escola de Enfemagem de Ribeirão Preto, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem Fundamental. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade do Minho (Uminho), Escola de Enfermagem. Braga, Portugal
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Departamento de Sociologia. São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Escola de Enfemagem de Ribeirão Preto, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem Fundamental. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade de Franca (Unifran), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Promoção da Saúde. Franca, São Paulo, Brasil
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Physical Activity Habits of Latvian Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. NURSING REPORTS 2022; 12:922-932. [PMID: 36548162 PMCID: PMC9781443 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep12040089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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It is important to integrate knowledge about the need for physical activities (PA) in the prevention and care of human health in nursing study programs so that nurses can promote PA among their patients. This study aims to evaluate the PA habits of Latvian nursing students. Participants were students of three universities in Latvia who were enrolled in a four-year bachelor study program, "Nursing", with a total of 341 after the data cleaning (population size n = 1554). The questionnaire contained questions about sociodemographic variables derived from the survey of the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of Latvia "Health Behaviour among Latvian Adult Population", habits of PA, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. The data were collected between September and November 2021. Both descriptive and inferential statistics (difference between groups, correlation, and association tests) were calculated to analyse the data. Of the study population, 39% did not reach the minimum WHO-recommended PA. Increased PA level in the later study years is related to more frequent engagement in work and fewer table activities in the curriculum study process, but the higher intensity and total PA could be related to the specifics of nurse and nurse assistant work, which could be especially intense due to the overloaded health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Damayanti MR, Antari GAA, Diño MJS, Ong IL, Prapti NKG. Predictors of Higher-Order Affective Skills in Health Promotion Among Indonesian Nursing Students: Assessment and Evaluation. Nurs Educ Perspect 2022; 43:E41-E46. [PMID: 36007093 DOI: 10.1097/01.nep.0000000000001012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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AIM We examined health-promoting lifestyle in undergraduate nursing students and its potential as a predictor of health-promoting behaviors and basis for curriculum improvement. BACKGROUND A health-promoting lifestyle is essential among students for their future nursing roles. Development requires the internalization of healthy behaviors beyond the cognitive learning domain. METHOD Guided by Pender's health promotion model, this multisite, cross-sectional, and descriptive-correlational study surveyed 1,634 undergraduate nursing students in Bali, Indonesia. RESULTS The regression analysis revealed that student profiles explained the 5 percent variation in their overall health-promoting lifestyle. Perceived health status was observed to be a significant predictor ( p < .05) of health-promoting behaviors among a diverse sample of undergraduate nursing students. CONCLUSION The study findings emphasize the role of nursing education in instilling healthy behaviors among undergraduate students and the importance of integrating student-centered and context-responsive health promotion strategies into the nursing curriculum.
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- Made Rini Damayanti
- About the Authors Made Rini Damayanti, MNS, RN, is a lecturer, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana, Bali, Indonesia. Gusti Ayu Ary Antari, MN, RN, is a lecturer, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana. Michael Joseph S. Diño, PhD, MAN, RN, LPT, is director, Research Development and Innovation Center, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela City, Philippines, and a PhD student, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Irvin L. Ong, EdD, MHPEd, RN, LPT, is a research specialist, Our Lady of Fatima University Research Development and Innovation Center, and a DNP student, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University. Ni Ketut Guru Prapti, MNS, RN, is a lecturer, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Udayana. The authors thank all nursing student respondents and participating institutions for their invaluable contribution to this study. For more information, contact Dr. Ong at or
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Dietary Risk Factors and Eating Behaviors in Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231810814. [PMID: 36142725 PMCID: PMC9504787 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Dietary risk factors play a fundamental role in the prevention and progression of atherosclerosis and PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease). The impact of nutrition, however, defined as the process of taking in food and using it for growth, metabolism and repair, remains undefined with regard to PAD. This article describes the interplay between nutrition and the development/progression of PAD. We reviewed 688 articles, including key articles, narrative and systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical studies. We analyzed the interaction between nutrition and PAD predictors, and subsequently created four descriptive tables to summarize the relationship between PAD, dietary risk factors and outcomes. We comprehensively reviewed the role of well-studied diets (Mediterranean, vegetarian/vegan, low-carbohydrate ketogenic and intermittent fasting diet) and prevalent eating behaviors (emotional and binge eating, night eating and sleeping disorders, anorexia, bulimia, skipping meals, home cooking and fast/ultra-processed food consumption) on the traditional risk factors of PAD. Moreover, we analyzed the interplay between PAD and nutritional status, nutrients, dietary patterns and eating habits. Dietary patterns and eating disorders affect the development and progression of PAD, as well as its disabling complications including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and major adverse limb events (MALE). Nutrition and dietary risk factor modification are important targets to reduce the risk of PAD as well as the subsequent development of MACE and MALE.
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Adouard V, Menecier P, Chapalain F, Gelly B, Tamboloni JC. [Smoking prevalence among nursing students and nursing assistants in Mâcon: 2021 survey and evolution over 13 years]. Rev Mal Respir 2022; 39:328-333. [PMID: 35459586 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.02.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Smoking is a public health issue in France, especially among the young. Its specificities for caregivers and health students are part of a nationwide "Tobacco-free health place" strategy, underlining the importance of individual choices and the clinical roles of future health professionals. METHOD Prospective survey by online questionnaire, conducted in 2021 among 238 nursing students and nursing assistants in Mâcon, concerning their smoking habits, vaping and the impact of the Covid-19 health crisis, the objectives being to assess the prevalence of smoking in this population, and compare it to previous surveys and data from the literature. In addition, smoking-related behavior was observed. RESULTS One hundred and fifty-seven out of 238 students (66%), 95% of whom were women, responded to the questionnaire, with an average age of 25.1 years (SD: 7.7). Smoking prevalence was measured at 22%. This rate has fluctuated without declining in the surveys undertaken since 2008. Vaping was practiced by 8% of respondents, three-quarters of whom were also smokers. The health crisis appeared to have aggravated smoking habits among the future caregivers, two-fifths of whom considered it embarrassing for a caregiver to smoke, whatever their own smoking status. CONCLUSIONS Smoking prevalence has not declined in this predominantly female student population, with results similar to those elsewhere in France, Young generations of caregivers will be challenged from the standpoints of personal health and professional skills in their treatment of smokers, which it would be desirable for them to ensure without undue cognitive dissonance.
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- V Adouard
- Unité de tabacologie, CH de Mâcon, Mâcon, France
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- Service d'addictologie, CH de Mâcon, Mâcon, France; Laboratoire DIPHE, université Lyon 2 Lumière, institut de psychologie, Bron, France.
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- Service des urgences, CH de Mâcon, Mâcon, France
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de Albuquerque LMNF, Turrini RNT. Effects of flower essences on nursing students' stress symptoms: a randomized clinical trial. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2022; 56:e20210307. [PMID: 34989759 PMCID: PMC10184758 DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2021-0307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the effects of flower essence bouquets on the signs and symptoms of stress in nursing students. METHOD Randomized clinical trial, triple blind, with two groups, flower essence group and placebo group, carried out with 101 nursing students. The groups used the formula for 60 days at a dosage of 4 drops 4 times a day. The outcome was evaluated using the Baccaro Test and the Perceived Stress Scale applied at the beginning and at the end of the intervention. The outcome analysis was performed using the mixed effects model, with 〈 = 5% and the effect size verified by the Cohen's d test. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the groups in stress reduction (p > 0.05). Both groups showed a reduction in scale scores (p < 0.001) with large effect size. There was an influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the reduction of Baccaro Test scores. CONCLUSION The intervention with flower essence therapy was not more effective than placebo in reducing stress signs and symptoms. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: UTN U1111-1257-5715.
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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El Ansari W, Salam A. Prevalence and predictors of smoking, quit attempts and total smoking ban at the University of Turku, Finland. Cent Eur J Public Health 2021; 29:45-55. [PMID: 33831286 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a6576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The current study employed socio-demographic, health and lifestyle, and academic variables to assess the prevalence and independent predictors of daily smoking, attempts to quit smoking, and agreement with total smoking ban at university. METHODS Students at the University of Turku (1,177) completed an online questionnaire that assessed socio-demographic, health and lifestyle, and academic characteristics, and three smoking variables (smoking, attempts to quit, agreement with total smoking ban at university). Bivariate relationships and multiple logistic regression assessed relationships between student characteristics and the three smoking variables before and after controlling for all other variables. RESULTS Slightly < 80% of students never smoked, 16% were occasional, and about 6% were daily smokers, and about 40% had attempted to quit. Nearly half the sample agreed to total smoking ban at university. Physical activity, consuming alcohol, illicit drug/s use and daily smoking were significant independent predictors across > 1 of the three smoking variables. Age, health awareness, importance of achieving good grades, academic performance compared to peers, study burden, and mother's educational level were significant independent predictors of one of the three variables examined. CONCLUSION Universities need to assess smoking, with specific focus on the modifiable independent predictors that were associated with > 1 the variables examined, to encourage physical activity and pay attention to reduce alcohol consumption and illicit drug/s and daily smoking, whilst targeting at-risk students. University strategies should be part of the wider country-wide effective tobacco control policies.
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- Walid El Ansari
- Department of Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar.,College of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.,School of Health and Education, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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