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Mauney, Kimbrough Leverton. "The effects of the Go for the Green Challenge on electricity use, behaviors, and attitudes of Western Washington University residents." Online access, 2008. http://content.wwu.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/theses&CISOPTR=292&CISOBOX=1&REC=9.
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Sousa, Andreia Cristina Alves de. "Health literacy and its associated factors among university students." Bachelor's thesis, [s.n.], 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10284/9338.
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Trabalho Complementar apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de Licenciada em Ciências da NutriçãoIntrodução A literacia em saúde mede a capacidade dos indivíduos de adquirir e entender conceitos básicos de saúde. Espera-se que os estudantes universitários, devido à sua alta escolaridade, apresentem altos níveis de literacia em saúde, embora nenhum estudo anterior tenha identificado a prevalência e seus fatores associados em estudantes universitários de Portugal. Objetivos O objetivo deste estudo é quantificar o nível de literacia em saúde entre estudantes universitários de Ciências da Saúde avaliar os seus fatores associados. Metodologia Um estudo observacional transversal foi realizado na Universidade Fernando Pessoa. Os participantes foram alunos do primeiro ano de um dos sete ciclos de estudos em ciências da saúde em 2019-2020, que frequentavam o ensino regular e que falavam e compreendiam a língua portuguesa. A amostra final incluiu 165 participantes (125 mulheres, 40 homens, idade média de 20 anos). Foi alcançada uma proporção de participação (entre os elegíveis) de 84%. Para a recolha dos dados, foi desenvolvido um questionário estruturado de autopreenchimento, incluindo o METER (Medical Term Recognition Test) para avaliar a literacia em saúde, previamente validada na população adulta portuguesa, e perguntas sobre características sociodemográficas, estilos de vida e índice de massa corporal (IMC) auto-reportado. Odds ratio (OR) e os respetivos intervalos de confiança a 95% (IC) foram calculados por modelos de regressão logística, após ajuste por sexo, idade e IMC. Resultados A pontuação mediana de literacia em saúde foi de 35,0, variando de 0 a 39 (intervalo possível de 0 a 40). A prevalência de literacia em saúde baixa foi de 9,7% e 52,1% apresentaram literacia em saúde funcional em saúde (pontuação 35-40). Homens, estudantes com mais de 20 anos, pais com menos escolaridade, estudantes portugueses, não trabalhadores, não fumantes, que assistem mais de duas horas por dia de TV e que se autodeclararam com sobrepeso ou obesidade reportaram pontuações mais elevadas em literacia em saúde, mas encontraram-se diferenças apenas para idade da participante, escolaridade da mãe e o IMC auto-reportado. Em análise multivariada, apenas excesso de peso / obesidade foram significativamente associados a um grau funcional de literacia em saúde (OR = 3,17, IC 95%: 1,07-9,41). Conclusões Apenas uma fração limitada dos estudantes universitários de ciências da saúde apresentou literacia em saúde funcional (52%). O estado nutricional auto-reportado foi o único fator significativamente associado à literacia em saúde; aqueles classificados como com excesso de peso ou obesidade tiveram 3 vezes mais probabilidade de ter um grau funcional de literacia em saúde.
Background Health literacy measures the ability of individuals to acquire and understand basic health concepts. University students, given their high education, are expected to show high levels of literacy in health, although no previous studies have identified the prevalence and its associated factors in University students from Portugal. Objectives The aim of this study is to quantify the level of health literacy among University students of Health Sciences and to study its associated factors. Methodology A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the University Fernando Pessoa. Participants were 1st year students of one of the seven study cycles in Health Sciences in 2019-2020, attending to regular education, and speaking and understanding the Portuguese language. The final sample included 165 participants (125 women, 40 men, mean age of 20 years). A participation (among the eligible) of 84% was achieved. For data collection, a structured self-completed questionnaire was developed including the METER (Medical Term Recognition Test) to assess health literacy, previously validated in the Portuguese adult population, and questions on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyles and self-reported Body Mass Index (BMI). Odds ratio (OR) and the respective 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated by logistic regression models, after adjustment for sex, age and BMI. Results The median health literacy score was 35.0, varying from 0 to 39 (possible range 0-40). The prevalence of low health literacy was 9.7%, and 52.1% had a functional health literacy (scoring 35-40). Men, students older than 20 years old, those with less educated parents, students who are Portuguese, non-workers, non-smokers, who watch more than 2 hours a day of TV, and who self-reported themselves as overweight or obese showed higher median health literacy scores, but significant differences were only reported for participant’s age, mother’s education and self-reported BMI status. In multivariate analysis, only overweight/obesity was significantly associated with a functional health literacy degree (OR=3.17, 95%CI: 1.07-9.41). Conclusions Only a limited fraction of University students of Health Sciences showed a functional health literacy (52%). Self-reported nutritional status was the only factor significantly associated with health literacy; those classified as having overweight or obesity were 3 times more likely to have a functional health literacy degree.
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Martin, Mario Mariano. "Benchmarks : sensing therapeutic landscape qualities associated with seating choice on Terrell Mall on the Washington State University campus." Online access for everyone, 2006. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Thesis/Spring2006/m%5Fmartin%5F050106.pdf.
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Taylor, Alfred O. "Black engineering and science student dropouts at the University of the District of Columbia from 1987 to 1991." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/39146.
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Chang, Yi-Ning. "The perceptions of luxury products as status symbols by Taiwanese college students." Online access for everyone, 2005. http://www.dissertations.wsu.edu/Thesis/Summer2005/y%5Fchang%5F061605.pdf.
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Tao, Andy Kenji. "Knowledge, Perceived Barriers, and Preventive Behaviors Associated with Cardiovascular Disease Among Gallaudet University Employees." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4818.
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When the Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007 went into effect, there was a corresponding increase in research focused on cardiovascular disease (CVD) in underrepresented groups, except for 1: culturally Deaf Americans. Guided by the health belief model, the purpose of this study was to determine if there were significant differences in the level of knowledge, perceived barriers, and preventive behaviors associated with CVD among Deaf and hearing employees at Gallaudet University, Washington D.C. This cross-sectional quantitative research study used a survey with questions derived from 2 existing national surveys. One hundred eighty-six subjects were recruited on the campus of Gallaudet University. Chi-square analysis was conducted to seek any association between respondents and cardiovascular knowledge. A t test assessed for association between respondent characteristics and knowledge of CVD. A multivariate linear regression model was used to discover if differences in CVD knowledge score were predicted by socioeconomic factors. Deaf (28%) and hearing (43%) participants differed significantly in identifying all 6 correct signs/symptoms of heart attack (p = 0.04). Hearing females (80%) managed their blood pressure at healthy levels which is twice more than their Deaf female counterparts (61%, p = 0.01). Hearing Blacks (78%) had a discussion of their high blood pressure with their doctor more than Deaf Black counterparts (28%, p = 0.05). Gaining a better understanding of the Deaf health trends on CVD could inspire positive social change that ultimately could improve health for Deaf individuals in the United States.
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Akintounde, Abimbola. "Factors associated with international students' motivations to study at West Virginia University." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10450/10465.
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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2009.Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 101 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-69).
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Linares, Ana G. "Factors Associated with Successful Hispanic Students in Higher Education." UNF Digital Commons, 2008. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/327.
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The Hispanic population in the United States already constitutes the fastest growing minority group in the United States and by the year 2050 this group will constitute 24% of the total population and one fourth of the national workforce. Because this is a very young population whose median age is 27.2 years old, the education of this group is pivotal to the future of this nation. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived importance of personal and external factors found in the literature as significant in Hispanic college success for a sample of 137 Hispanic college seniors from four public higher education institutions in Florida.
This mixed method study used an instrument containing 13 demographic variables, 61 quantitative items, and 5 qualitative questions. The information gathered from the demographic items revealed a relevant data characterizing the participants as first, second, and third generation immigrants or Hispanic Americans with a diverse Hispanic background. They also belonged to middle and upper income households with at least one college educated parent.
The results from the descriptive analysis of the quantitative data from the survey indicated the students in the study had a strong desire to succeed, perceived a strong parental support and a supportive campus environment, and had a strong academic preparation to attend college. All these factors were corroborated by the qualitative results.
The recommendations for future studies and practices should include a greater understanding of the important role a supportive family and institution play in the academic success of Hispanic students. More research is recommended on the family-student relationship and its effect on students. Reaching out to Hispanic parents and families and ensuring their participation in campus events, as well as increasing institutional support with the outreach and hiring of Hispanic faculty are two specific recommendations worthy of consideration in the effort to ensure greater success for Hispanic students.
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Verne, C. K. "Characteristics associated with academic performance a case study of special entry university students." Adelaide, 1985. http://web4.library.adelaide.edu.au/theses/09P/09pv531.pdf.
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Hasan, Dalal. "Personality characteristics of dental students in Kuwait University associated with preferred teaching methods." Scholarly Commons, 2020. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/3671.
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This study examined personality characteristics of dental students at Faculty of Dentistry at Kuwait University and investigated the relationships between personality characteristics of these students and their preferred teaching methods. In order to assess personality characteristics, The Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) was used. For teaching method categorization Grasha’s (2002) classification was used. This research builds knowledge about personality traits as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory® of dental students in Kuwait. Further, it adds knowledge about teaching methods preferred by dental students. Two surveys, the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator® Form M and a brief learning preference for teaching methodology survey, served as data collection instruments. Twenty-seven out of 43 dental students were interested in participation. Twenty-three (53.4%) students completed both surveys. After the data were analyzed, no dominant personality types among the dental students surveyed was uncovered. There were, however, four types slightly more represented than others. This study did find some correlations between certain subgroups and preferences for teaching methods. The study also found that students perceived Hybrid and Demonstrator methods as both the most preferred and most beneficial. Overall, the findings support that there is association between personality and preferences of teaching method and there is a preference of a teaching method over the other in dental education in general.
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Blows, Stacey. "Factors associated with substance use among university students in South Africa: Implications for prevention." University of Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7694.
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Magister Psychologiae - MPsychSubstance use and abuse has been a persistent challenge facing many communities around the world. In more recent times there has been particular focus on the gradual, yet alarming increase in the use and/or abuse of substance use among the students who are currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning. On the strength of such findings, relevant stakeholders and policy makers have since demarcated university students as being one of the most high-risk groups within a society when it comes to substance use and abuse. While substantial research has been done on the issue of alcohol use among adolescents on both a local and global scale, very little is known about the prevalence of substance use among university students in South Africa.
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Orrick, Anne M. "Factors associated with affective distress in year 11 and 12 students /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2004. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe18449.pdf.
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McCracken, Judi. "University students' perceptions of their parents' childrearing styles associated with their inclinations to become parents." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2008. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=5950.
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Botha, Hannchen. "Socio–demographic characteristics and antecedents associated with the career uncertainty of university students / H. Botha." Thesis, North-West University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/6924.
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The changing work environment has caused individuals to revise and change their career decisions. This creates career uncertainty, which has become a widespread problem, particularly for students. When this problem is not addressed, it leads to career indecision, or less optimal choices which could influence career opportunities and quality of life. Career indecision could impact on organisations, resulting in problems such as person–job adjustment, lack of engagement and burnout. Although research on career uncertainty is available internationally, there is limited research on career uncertainty and its antecedents in the South African context. Career uncertainty can have short– and long–term effects on the individual. This study therefore contributes toward the gap in research on the antecedents of career uncertainty. Given that career uncertainty is a problem that individuals are constantly confronted with, it is important that the antecedents of this be investigated.
The objectives of this study were to 1) conceptualise the antecedents of career uncertainty according to the literature; 2) determine if socio–demographic characteristics (gender, career guidance, help from parents, help from other individuals and work experience) are significant predictors of career uncertainty; 3) determine if personality characteristics (self–esteem, self–efficacy and neuroticism) are significant predictors of career uncertainty; 4) determine if career decision–making difficulties are significant predictors of career uncertainty; 5) determine if student burnout and student engagement are significant predictors of career uncertainty; and 6) determine if academic performance is a significant predictor of career uncertainty.
A non–probability quota sample (N = 782) was used to investigate antecedents of career uncertainty in a sample of university students. Career uncertainty was measured by one item The changing work environment has caused individuals to revise and change their career decisions. This creates career uncertainty, which has become a widespread problem, particularly for students. When this problem is not addressed, it leads to career indecision, or less optimal choices which could influence career opportunities and quality of life. Career indecision could impact on organisations, resulting in problems such as person–job adjustment, lack of engagement and burnout. Although research on career uncertainty is available internationally, there is limited research on career uncertainty and its antecedents in the South African context. Career uncertainty can have short– and long–term effects on the individual. This study therefore contributes toward the gap in research on the antecedents of career uncertainty. Given that career uncertainty is a problem that individuals are constantly confronted with, it is important that the antecedents of this be investigated.
The objectives of this study were to 1) conceptualise the antecedents of career uncertainty according to the literature; 2) determine if socio–demographic characteristics (gender, career guidance, help from parents, help from other individuals and work experience) are significant predictors of career uncertainty; 3) determine if personality characteristics (self–esteem, self–efficacy and neuroticism) are significant predictors of career uncertainty; 4) determine if career decision–making difficulties are significant predictors of career uncertainty; 5) determine if student burnout and student engagement are significant predictors of career uncertainty; and 6) determine if academic performance is a significant predictor of career uncertainty.
A non–probability quota sample (N = 782) was used to investigate antecedents of career uncertainty in a sample of university students. Career uncertainty was measured by one item consisting of four categories: I am very sure; I know exactly what career I will pursue (n = 228), I am fairly sure what career I will pursue (n = 416), I am not sure at all which career I will pursue (n = 135) and I do not plan to follow a career (n = 3). For the objective of the study, categories one and two were grouped together with participants who were fairly certain which career they would follow, while participants in category three represented participants who were uncertain. Category four was not included as only three participants within that category answered. In total, 644 students were (fairly) certain, while 135 were uncertain. These two groups were enclosed as a dependent variable in the logistic regression.
The results of this study showed that work experience influences career uncertainty to some extent. This is supported by previous research. Furthermore, it was found that self–esteem also influences career uncertainty to some degree. However, these two variables were only significant in the first steps of the logistic regression. Furthermore, the results showed that career decision–making difficulties share a significant relationship with career uncertainty. The study also found that significant antecedents of career uncertainty include: a lack of information about the decision–making process; a lack of information about occupations; inconsistent information due to internal conflict; a lack of information about ways of obtaining information; and inconsistent information due to external conflict. In conclusion, exhaustion, cynicism and dedication were also found to be significant antecedents of career uncertainty. Based on these results, this study suggests that student burnout and student engagement influence an individual’s level of career uncertainty.
Recommendations were made for practice as well as for future research.Thesis (M.A. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.
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Robles-Mariños, Rodrigo, Andrea I. Angeles, and Germán F. Alvarado. "Factors Associated with Health Anxiety in Medical Students at a Private University in Lima, Peru." Elsevier Doyma, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/655889.
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El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado.Introduction: There are few studies that examine the factors associated with the different levels of health anxiety in medical students. The objective was to determine the factors associated with the levels of health anxiety in medical students in 2018. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with 657 medical students from a private Peruvian university. Participants answered a questionnaire from which information was collected regarding levels of health anxiety (SHAI). For the analysis, linear regression was used to calculate crude and adjusted betas, and their 95% confidence intervals. Results: The mean health anxiety score was 14 ± 6.7. An association between health anxiety and the year of study is reported, with the second year showing the highest scores. In addition, an association between health anxiety and smoking is highlighted, as there are higher levels in occasional smokers, as well as a weak inverse correlation with age. No association was found with sex, place of birth, or having a first-degree relative that is a doctor or health worker. Conclusions: The present study showed that age, year of studies and smoking are associated with health anxiety levels. More studies are required, especially of a longitudinal nature.
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Coty-Kieta, Sharon R. "A Study of Cognitive Variables Associated with Achievement Among a Gifted Population." TopSCHOLAR®, 1986. http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1722.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between specific cognitive variables and classroom achievement among a gifted population. The participants included 389 students in grades five eight enrolled in the Gifted and Talented Education program in a Southcentral Kentucky School district. An experimenter-developed teacher rating scale was used to document classroom achievement, the criterion variable. The predictor variables were (a) locus of control, as measured by the Intellectual Achievement Responsibility Scale; (b) the ability to clearly express thoughts and the elaboration, fluency, flexibility, originally, and organization of those thoughts, as measured by the Prose Quantification System; (c) knowledge of reading, mathematics, and language art, as measured by the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills; and (d) academic aptitude, as measured by the Test of Cognitive Skills. The first hypothesis stated that these cognitive variables were related to classroom achievement among the gifted. The second hypothesis stated that these relationships would rank from strongest to weakest in the following order: (a) knowledge of reading, mathematics, and language arts; (b) locus of control; (c) the ability to clearly express thoughts and the elaboration, fluency, flexibility, originality, and organization of those thoughts: and 9d0 academic aptitude. Stepwise Multiple Regression procedures identified knowledge of mathematics as the single best predictor model of classroom achievement (r=.29, p<.001). Zero Order Correlation coefficients were computed and indicated that the following variables were significantly related to classroom achievement: (a) knowledge of reading (r=.15, p<.05); (b) knowledge of mathematics (r=.23, p< .05). According to the Zero Order Correlation coefficients the first hypothesis was only supported in part. The lack of significant relationships may have been due to (a) limitations of the instruments used; (b) the questionable validity of teacher-assigned grades used to measure classroom achievement 9c0 nonlinear bivariate distributions of the data; 9d0 the restriction in range evidenced by classroom achievement, PQS scores, and TCS scores. The second hypothesis was also only supported in part. As predicted the strongest relationship was between classroom achievement and knowledge of reading (r=.15, p<.05). The next strongest relationship was between academic aptitude and classroom achievement (r=.10, p> .05). Which was predicted to be ranked last. The weakest relationships were between locus of control and classroom achievement (r=.07. p> .05): and the ability to express thoughts and the elaboration, fluency, flexibility, originality, and organization of those thoughts and classroom achievement (r=.07, p>.05). The failure of the last three variables to be ranked in the predicted order was likely due to chance factors, since all of these relationships were nonsignificant. It was recommended that future research (a) utilize instruments that were standardized and commonly used with the gifted; (b) increase the variability of the scores of the cognitive measures and classroom grades by using more grade levels and identified achievers and underachievers; (c) examine the validity of teacher-assigned grades; and (d) explore in depth the relationship between academic aptitude and classroom achievement to develop more reliable and valid predictors of giftedness and classroom achievement.
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Allen, Keya R. "A comprehensne volunteer manual for volunteer managers of the Associated Students, at California State University, Long Beach." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1526889.
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The purpose of this project was to develop a comprehensive manual for volunteer managers of Associated Students, at California State University, Long Beach. The volunteer manual will serve as a supplement to the Associated Students volunteer policy. The volunteer manual will also enable staff of Associated Students to efficiently and effectively work with student volunteers. In regard to volunteer staff, the volunteer manual could be utilized by any department within Associated Students. This project informs readers of the importance of recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers.
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Burnham, Morris F. "Psychosocial variables associated with the co-occurance of risky sexual behavior with alcohol consumption among university students." FIU Digital Commons, 1997. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1892.
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This study examined the association of theoretically guided and empirically identified psychosocial variables on the co-occurrence of risky sexual behavior with alcohol consumption among university students. The study utilized event analysis to determine whether risky sex occurred during the same event in which alcohol was consumed. Relevant conceptualizations included alcohol disinhibition, self-efficacy, and social network theories. Predictor variables included negative condom attitudes, general risk taking, drinking motives, mistrust, social group membership, and gender. Factor analysis was employed to identify dimensions of drinking motives. Measured risky sex behaviors were (a) sex without a condom, (b) sex with people not known very well, (c) sex with injecting drug users (IDUs), (d) sex with people without knowing whether they had a STD, and (e) sex with using drugs. A purposive sample was used and included 222 male and female students recruited from a major urban university. Chi-square analysis was used to determine whether participants were more likely to engage in risky sex behavior in different alcohol use contexts. These contexts were only when drinking, only when not drinking, and when drinking or not. The chi-square findings did not support the hypothesis that university students who use alcohol with sex will engage in riskier sex. These results added to the literature by extending other similar findings to a university student sample. For each of the observed risky sex behaviors, discriminant analysis methodology was used to determine whether the predictor variables would differentiate the drinking contexts, or whether the behavior occurred. Results from discriminant analyses indicated that sex with people not known very well was the only behavior for which there were significant discriminant functions. Gender and enhancement drinking motives were important constructs in the classification model. Limitations of the study and implications for future research, social work practice and policy are discussed.
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Beasley, Kathleen. "An exploratory study of select risk factors and religiosity associated with university students' decisions to abstain from alcohol consumption /." View online, 2004. http://repository.eiu.edu/theses/docs/32211131180524.pdf.
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Aigbodion, Agatha Omokhefe. "Perceptions of risk and protective factors associated with dating violence by female students at the University Of Benin, Nigeria." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24978.
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Dating violence has been reported globally as a public health and socio-cultural issue affecting millions of female university students in dating relationships. The serious health implications can affect academic performance and the total wellbeing of the individual and the society. Literature on risk and protective factors for dating violence among students at universities is limited in Nigeria. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the perceptions of risk and protective factors for dating violence among female students at the University of Benin, Nigeria, using a case study methodology. In this study, a sample of 90 participants was recruited to participate in nine focus groups. Data were collected through focus group discussions. Thematic content analysis was employed to analyse the data, which yielded 24 themes. These were grouped according to the four levels of the socio-ecological framework: individual, interpersonal, community and societal level factors regarding risk of and protection from dating violence among female students. Thirteen themes were identified under risk factors for dating violence among female students, while 11 were identified under protective factors. Individual level risk factors included alcohol and substance abuse, poor interpersonal skills, poor control of emotions, possessiveness and risky sexual behavior. Interpersonal level risk factors included negative childhood experiences, influence from others and clash in belief systems between partners. Community level risk factors included patriarchy and violence in the community, and societal level risk factors included the influence of technology on relationships, absence of regulations to protect women from abuse and poverty. Individual level protective factors included maturity and self-knowledge/acceptance before dating, self-protective behaviours and control. Interpersonal level protective factors included having elders as good role models, trusting relationships, mutual respect between partners and an open relationship and transparency between partners. The community level protective factors included cultural norms to reduce violence and the university response, while societal level protective factors included public awareness and laws to protect women from violence. The findings raise the need for the university management and other stakeholders on campus to develop community awareness campaigns around healthy dating relationships among partners, and to improve the practice of dating violence prevention. Policy makers in Nigeria can use the findings to develop policies and regulations to address dating violence and other forms of violence on Nigerian campuses.
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Yusuf, Adewale. "Challenges associated with effective task execution in a Virtual Learning Environment: A case study of Graduate Students of a University." Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Institutionen för kreativa teknologier, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-14058.
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Context: In recent years, more and more people have started showing an increasing interest in distance or web-based education. Some of the reasons for this are the improvement in information and communication technology, as well as advancement in computer networking infrastructures. However, although computer technology has played an important role for the development of distance learning management systems, the underlying goal of such systems is the delivery of competitive and qualitative education via the distance learning environment. There have been a number of research studies and investigations in the field of Computer supported collaborative learning. This particular study is focused on the challenges associated with task execution in a distance learning environment as perceived by graduate students at a university. Objectives: The main focus or rationale behind this study is to investigate the importance of computer mediated communication tools in a virtual learning environment, as well as the problems facing the teachers or facilitators in their attempt to help learners (students) in the process of task execution, and towards achieving the learning goals in a web-based learning system. Methods: The author has adopted a qualitative case study approach. Questionnaires were sent out to some of the graduate students of BTH that participated in the online course under investigation, “Work integrated e-learning”, and some of these students were interviewed as well. Interviews were also conducted with two professors of Informatics and active researchers in distributed or e-learning in a University in Sweden that has had many years of experience in providing distance learning education. The empirical material was then analyzed, using cultural historical activity theory (CHAT) as a theoretical framework Results: The results indicate that more communication and collaborative interaction is needed in the context of the studied e-learning management system. The students expected the provision of more video communication through the learning platform. Furthermore, the results show that the learning in the studied web-based environment is centered on the students. Conclusions: The author concludes that in order to diminish the gap that exists between face-to-face learning/teaching and an e-learning environment, there is a need for the designers and facilitators of the e-learning management system to make this platform more interactive. Additionally, the author concludes that the concept of Open start free pace (OSFP) or strict deadlines may need to be introduced into distance learning education in order to solve the challenges facing the teachers and facilitators.
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Owens, Robert L. "Factors associated with African-American freshmen and non-African-American freshmen retention and graduation at a predominantly white, regional university a dissertation presented to the faculty of the Graduate School, Tennessee Technological University /." Click to access online, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=21&did=1908036061&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=6&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1264697153&clientId=28564.
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Emebigwine, Dorothee Line Adibone. "Perceived stress of first year nursing students associated with the first objective structured clinical examination at a university in the Western Cape." University of the Western Cape, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5616.
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Magister Curationis - MCurThe Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is widely accepted as an effective means of assessing clinical competence and nursing skills. However, little is known the stress amongst first year nursing students associated with the first OSCE in all universities. In view of the paucity of literature available on stress associated with the OSCE, this study determined the perception of stress by the first year nursing students' associated with their first OSCE at this university. A quantitative, descriptive survey design is employed. The instrument used is an adapted form of an existing self-administered Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaire. This measures perception of stress, factors causing stress and the incidence of stress. Of the total of 213 first year nursing students who were invited to be part of the study, 82 completed the questionnaires. This represents a response rate of 38%. The data was analysed using Statistica 13. Descriptive statistics are used do the calculations. The results are presented in percentages and tables.The findings indicate that more than half (n=54), of the respondents experienced moderate stress levels. For these respondents, the most prevalent factor causing stress was the insufficient time to complete the OSCE. Ninety three percent (93%) (n=74) of the respondents perceived the incidence of stress at a moderate level. There was a statistically significant difference between those who perceived factors causing stress at a low level and those who perceived factors causing stress at a moderate level. Based on the findings of the study on perception of stress during the OSCE, it is recommended that practice session assessments should be conducted throughout the year to help to reduce stress for students during the OSCE. A follow-up qualitative research study should also be conducted in the same setting so the students’ experiences of stress during the first OSCE can be explored in depth. Although the relatively small sample of this study (38%) means the results cannot be generalised, this study does contribute to the literature on the stress experienced during the OSCE.
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Pysz, Dana Ross. "Student affairs administrators' perspectives on the legal and safety issues associated with students' use of online social networks on college and university campuses a national study /." Diss., Restricted to subscribing institutions, 2008. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1779392731&sid=3&Fmt=2&clientId=1564&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Perkins, Mary Kathryne. "Needs assessment of Eastern Washington University's campus wellness program." 2004. http://www.oregonpdf.org.
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Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Washington University, 2004.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 46-50). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.
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Tseng, Hsiu-Chu, and 曾秀珠. "Environmental Health Hazards Associated with Education and Research Activities in University Students." Thesis, 2001. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/01231999721369835361.
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碩士國立成功大學
環境醫學研究所
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SECTION ONE The accidental injuries contributed the high mortality, and the occupational injury mortality was higher than other country in Taiwan. The government established the Occupational Safety and Health Law and declared that all classrooms, laboratories, and other educational facilities of schools, including universities, are subject to the regulations to prevent the occupational injuries in university. The accidental injuries that happened frequently in recent years had no systemic survey and need to investigate completely. The purpose of this study is to assess the accidents due to education or research activities among university students and thus provide information to the related agencies to set policies of prevention and management. The study includes all universities in Taiwan. We conducted a questionnaire survey on a stratified random sample of students obtained through dividing the colleges into six categories. All student participants were asked to recall the accidents in the past year in participating class or research activities. After being filled out, the questionnaires were read by a reading machine and analysed by using SAS and SUDAAN statistical software. A total of 21972 questionnaires were distributed, and the weighted response rate was 50.5%. The results showed that 3.21% of the students had accidents in the past year. Accidents were not associated with the gender and the grade of students, but were significant associated with categories of college (p < 0.01). The colleges of agriculture, medical, and biology had highest cumulative incidence (5.24%), and the next was the science college (4.30%) and the colleges of arts and design (4.23%). The incidence of accidents in public schools (5.30﹪)was higher than that in private schools(2.38﹪) (p < 0.01), and the incidence at independent colleges(4.12﹪) was higher than those in universities (2.98﹪) and junior colleges(2.77﹪) (p < 0.01). Four-fifth of the accidents happened on campus; more than a half of them were mechanical injuries, about 40﹪needed medical treatments, and almost half had sequela. The results showed that accidents were prevalent in university education and research environments in Taiwan, which calls for prevention to avoid accidents from resulting in severe consequences. Especially, the high-risk groups that should be followed up and monitored of the accidents to reduce the accidental injuries effectively. SECTION TWO In the universities, students may have contacts with various hazardous materials and factors during education and research activities. Therefore, the Council of Labor Affairs declared that all classrooms, laboratories, and other educational facilities of schools, including universities, are subject to the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Law to prevent occupational hazards in universities. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge and exposures to hazardous factors in the education and the research environments among university students and thus provide information to the related agencies for setting policies on prevention and management. The study includes all universities in Taiwan. We conducted a questionnaire survey on a stratified random sample of students obtained through dividing the colleges into six categories. All student participants were asked to recall the contacts with the environmental hazardous factors in the past year in participating class or research activities. After being filled out, the questionnaires were read by a reading machine, and the data were analyzed by using SAS and SUDAAN statistical software. A total of 21972 questionnaires were distributed, and the weighted response rate was 50.5﹪. The results showed that 31.8% of students in universities contact with the environmental hazardous factors in the past year, especially the noise (17.4%), high temperature (11.4%), and radiation (9.0%) among the physical hazards and the lead (7.1%), benzene (6.5%), and carbon tetrachloride (4.6%) among the chemical hazards. The cumulative incidences of contacts with hazardous factors different significantly（p < 0.01）among categories of colleges, and the highest was at the science colleges (48.0%), and the second is at the agricultural, medical, and life science colleges (42.8%). The 87﹪of the contacts with hazardous factors occurred on campus. About 11.9﹪of the students contacted hazardous factors everyday, 4.3﹪more than eight hours a day, and 49.5﹪of the contacts were through inhalation. The students got most of the knowledge of hazardous factors from teachers and staff of the schools (55.0%). Almost a half of the students did not use any protection equipments when got into contacts with hazardous factors. The results show that contacts with hazardous factors in the education and research environments were quiet prevalent in universities in Taiwan which might cause serious consequence. Therefore, strengthening the education of the high-risk groups and supervising the use of protection equipments and management of chemicals are necessary to avoid health effects resulted from exposures. SECTION THREE The use of chemicals is common for university students during education and research activities. Therefore, the Council of Labor Affairs declared that all classrooms, laboratories, and other educational facilities of schools, including universities, are subject to the regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Law to prevent occupational hazards in universities. The purpose of study is to estimate the number of college students who were potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals and to assess the actual usage of those chemicals. We hope the information can help related agencies to make prevention and management strategies. The study includes all universities in Taiwan. We used the data collected by the A Research on Investigation of Current Safety and Health Management and Facilities in Colleges and Universities for Initiating their Effective Safety and Health Programs and the Survey of Health Hazards in the Education and Research Environments of College Students and compared them with related regulations. The response rate of the A Research on Investigation of Current Safety and Health Management and Facilities in Colleges and Universities for Initiating their Effective Safety and Health Programs was 75﹪, and that of the Survey of Health Hazards in the Education and Research Environments of College Students was 50.5﹪. The results showed that 137 universities in Taiwan used 23 of the toxic substances regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency and 9 regulated by the Labors’ Health Protection Law. Many students were potentially exposed to n-hexane and benzene, but the labeling and the availability of the Material Safety Data Sheets were not sufficient. The laboratories of agricultural, medical, and science colleges that had high exposure rate should step up the management of hazardous chemicals. In addition to strengthening the management of hazardous chemicals, we should re-enforce the knowledge of hazardous chemicals among students and monitor the actual use of those chemicals to avoid health effects.
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Berney, Marilyn Trimble. "An investigation of personality hardiness and coping styles as related to stress coping of veterinary medical students at Washington State University." 1996. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/37992452.html.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Washington State University, 1996.Computer-produced typeface. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-113).
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Liao, Guan-Ning, and 廖冠甯. "Factors Associated with University Students' Intention of Influenza Vaccination: A Health Belief Model Approach." Thesis, 2016. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/90121944395610062460.
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碩士國立臺灣師範大學
健康促進與衛生教育學系
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The present study aimed to examine factors related to influenza vaccination intention among university students. A total of 629 valid self-administered questionnaires were collected from three universities in Taipei. The major findings were as follows. 1. University students had middle-high levels of perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness of influenza, and middle levels of perceived benefits, and self-efficacy of influenza vaccination. 2. Perceived susceptibility of influenza and self-efficacy was positively associated with intention to receive an influenza vaccine, while perceived barriers of influenza vaccination was negatively associated with intention to influenza vaccination. 3. Prior influenza vaccination uptake, receiving advice from medical personnel, family, and friends were associated with influenza vaccination. 4. Perceived influenza susceptibility, influenza vaccination self-efficacy, receiving advices from family and friends, and searching online influenza information were significant associated with influenza vaccination intention. According to the results, it was suggested that schools and governments could strengthen influenza susceptibility messages, self-efficacy, and ehealth literacy to promote influenza vaccination. Parents and friends could discuss influenza vaccination with students.
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Shan, Hsiu Shih, and 邱史珊. "A Study of the Factors Associated with Sleep Quality of University Students in Taiwan." Thesis, 2005. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/17499063971866005393.
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碩士亞洲大學
健康管理研究所
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Abstract Sleep is one of the basic physical needs to human. When one cannot have sufficient sleep, he will easily feel fatigue, headache, depression, emotional agitated, cannot concentrate on something and low study efficiency. The university students changed their living style at the cost of sleep because of the diversity activities which is the most common reason in this group. The purpose of this study is to investigate the sleep condition and its correlated factors in university students. The sample populations were choused from an educational university in middle Taiwan. Students are all enrolled in the second semester, 2005. The total populations are 4443. Stratified random sample approaching the populations and 896 samples were gathered. The investigation are using questionnaires including demographic modification factors, health belief model correlated factors, modified Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale (PSQIS) and the intension to improve sleep scale. The Cronbach’s α is betweens .63 to .74. 741 questionnaire papers were collected back. The response rate was 83％. The effective populations are 717 with 24 feckless. The results show more than half students do not go to bed after midnight. The average Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale ( PSQIS ) in this study is 6.73 ± 2.73. More than 60% people do not have good sleep quality. The main reason influenced students’ sleep quality is school-living environment factor. It includes the time to go to bed, dormitory locations, doing homework, playing video games, joing to the club and watching TV. Almost 50% people show their wills to improve the sleep quality by improving the sleep environment. As asking them to join the related classes associated to improve the sleep, only 7.9% people show strongly attention to joint such classes.
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Huang, Li-Yun, and 黃莉芸. "Factors Associated with University Students’ Intention of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: A Heath Belief Model Approach." Thesis, 2016. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/06815532438667786772.
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碩士國立臺灣師範大學
健康促進與衛生教育學系
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The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with university students’ intention of human papillomavirus vaccination (HPV). The present study analyzed 533 undergraduate students from 3 northern Taiwan universities in 2015. Self-administered structured questionnaires were used. The main findings were as follows. 1.Overall, university students’ had average/high HPV knowledge scores. HPV cues to action were mainly form schools, media and healthcare providers. 2.Students’ perceived susceptibility to HPV, perceived barriers of HPV vaccination, self-efficacy, and HPV vaccination intention were at middle levels, while students’ perceived severity to HPV and perceived benefits of HPV vaccination were at middle/high levels. 3.Female studnets’ perceived susceptibility to HPV, perceived barriers of HPV vaccination, and HPV vaccination intention were significantly higher than males. 4.HPV cues to action, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and self-efficacy were positively associated with HPV vaccination intention, while perceived barriers was negatively associated with HPV vaccination intention. 5.HPV cues to action, perceived susceptibility to HPV, and self-efficacy could predict HPV vaccination intention. It was suggested that educational institutions and health sectors could increase HPV vaccine message exposure to increase cues to action and conduct HPV educational acitivities to improve students’ perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy of HPV vaccination. Key word: Health belief model, HPV vaccine, HPV vaccination intention, university students.
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Chu, Ya-Fan, and 朱亞帆. "The study of University students' life habits associated with bone density,osteoporosis attitude and cognition." Thesis, 2015. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/91682815915080941211.
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碩士國立東華大學
體育與運動科學系
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The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between life habits and bone mineral density of university students, as well as their cognition degree, attititude, and the potential relevancy towards osteoporosis. In this study, questionnaire survey and Quantitative Ultrasound Bone Densitometry (QUS) machine examination were used to examine students who electively took physical education courses in National DongHua University. Among 1,000 questionnaires that were distributed, 881 samples were effective.Variables were analyzed by SPSS for Windows 12.0 statistics package software. By using descriptive statistics, t- test, One Way ANOVA and Pearson product-moment correlation, the following results were obtained: 1. The average of bone density between men and women has no significant difference. 2. The osteoporosis attitude and cognition between male and female students have no difference. For the state of osteoporosis-related issues corporations are positive, however, they have insufficient cognitive problem. 3. Sport types and exercise frequency have significant effects on BMD, among sports types listed in the study, ball games such as basketball, volleyball and badminton have the most effect on BMD. Therefore, develop a daily habit of exercise is very good to maintain/increase the bone density of university student. 4. The amount of one week calcium intakes by students has no significant effect on their BMD. 5. The amount of one week protein intakes by students has no significant effect on their BMD. 6. The amount of one week caffeinated drinks intakes by students has no significant effect on their BMD. 7. Reducing smoking habits can certainly improve the BMD of the students. 8. Drinking has no sigificant effect on BMD. 9. The hours of sleep a week has no significant effect on the students' BMD. 10. Different body mass index of the students has no significant effect on their BMD. 11. Self-perceived health status among university students has no significant effect on their BMD. However, when their health self-assessment degree gets higher scores, their BMD also become better. In other words, a low degree of positive correlation were presented.. 12. The more positive attitude of the students, the better it is for awareness of osteoporosis, and both of them have low positive correlation. Knowledge, attitude and perceived health status have no correlation between the presence of bone density. Lastly, based on the results of the study along with the discussions, some concrete suggestions were given as references to universities and college institutions for future research.
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Naidoo, Kuban Dhasaradha. "Factors associated with Hookah pipe smoking among undergraduate students at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12649.
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Introduction
Hookah pipe smoking has experienced a prodigious growth in popularity during the past two decades resulting in the adoption of this centuries old practice by scores of new, and often young, smokers. This exposes more young people to the risk of developing tobacco-related diseases. This study aimed to explore hookah pipe smoking in young adults in a South African setting.
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In this cross sectional study conducted at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 824 undergraduate students were enrolled from randomly selected classes. Students completed a 40 item self-administered questionnaire exploring participants‟ demographics, smoking behaviours, and knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to hookah pipe smoking. Univariate and multivariate analysis of factors associated with hookah pipe smoking behaviour were conducted.
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More than half the students (54.2%) had “ever” smoked a hookah pipe, while 14.7% were “current” (each of the past 3 months) smokers. On multivariate analysis, statistically significant factors associated with increased likelihood of “ever” using a hookah pipe were: being “White” (odds ratio [OR] 3.08, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.83-5.18) or “Indian” (OR 2.00, 95% CI 1.07-3.72), previous cigarette use (OR 9.36, 95% CI 6.05-14.50), having a family member (OR 3.22, 95% CI 1.98-5.26) or friends (OR 7.16, 95% CI 3.96-12.92) who had smoked a hookah pipe and holding the following false beliefs regarding the adverse health effects associated with hookah pipe smoking: hookah pipes are not dangerous (OR 3.60, 95% CI 1.18-10.93), hookah pipes are not addictive (OR 7.39, 95% CI 3.84-14.23) and the second hand smoke produced by hookah pipes is not harmful to other people (OR 2.19, 95% CI 1.02-4.72).
“Current” hookah pipe smokers demonstrated poorer knowledge of the adverse health effects of hookah pipe smoking and held more positive attitudes of the practice compared to other students. Usage of hookah pipes tended to be intermittent with only 11.8% of students reporting daily use. The majority of “current” hookah pipe smokers (57.1%) smoked on the university campus. Adding alcohol and/or marijuana to hookah pipes was reported by just over half of the “current” hookah pipe users.
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Hookah pipe smoking was prevalent among undergraduate students at this university. The study identified several factors associated with hookah pipe use, enabling the development of better targeted strategies to arrest this problem.
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Yi-Chin, Lee. "Risk Factors Associated with Fatigue: A Survey of 1806 Newly Admitted Graduate Students from National Taiwan University." 2005. http://www.cetd.com.tw/ec/thesisdetail.aspx?etdun=U0001-2307200503015900.
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Lee, Chih-Hung, and 李志鴻. "The recognition study of safety and health for Colleges and University students in the chemical associated laboratories." Thesis, 2005. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/44054334704240271143.
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碩士大仁科技大學
環境管理研究所
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That is probing into and engaged in relevant experiment of chemistry at home mainly in purpose of this research is implementation degree educated to the safe hygiene (department) with cognitive drop that has, so this research is engaged in relevant experiment of chemistry with the national universities and colleges is department students to make investigations, and divides it into the training, technological four pieces of education length of schooling , such as the university and research institute of institute (the University of Science and Technology ) ,etc., divide into institutes (department ) , such as speaking to , worker , agriculture , medicine ,etc. and do analysis on the chemical looks relation (department ) in addition. The results show that (1) Recognition: most of teachers will tell the hazard to students before entering laboratory ；more than 80％ of students know that containers should be labeled, but they don’t know the symbol meaning； the knowledge of material safety data sheets is highest for the students of occupational safety and hygiene department, lowest in department of nursing and cosmetic. (2) Personal protective equipments: the proportion of personal protective apparatus offered for graduate students is highest，but junior college, institute of technology and university are almost the same(<50% ). (3) Hazard control : More than 74% of the universities and colleges laboratories on average have ventilation facilities, it is among them install fan at both sides the windows (38% not average),called general ventilation systems, local exhaust ventilation systems are less than 10％. (4) To make plans of Emergency Response are not significant differences in different education systems, but there are dominance differences in the frequency of carrying out the practice.
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Lee, Yi-Chin, and 李依錦. "Risk Factors Associated with Fatigue: A Survey of 1806 Newly Admitted Graduate Students from National Taiwan University." Thesis, 2005. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/57437562889080017344.
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碩士國立臺灣大學
預防醫學研究所
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Background: Fatigue is not only commonly seen in clinical patients but also prevails in healthy population. Risk factors associated with fatigue were reported to vary from population to population. Few studies have been conducted to address fatigue in postgraduate students that are supposed to be a high risk group for being afflicted with fatigue in Taiwan. Objectives: The aims of this thesis are therefore to estimate the prevalence rate of fatigue and to identify significant risk factors responsible for fatigue with the emphasis on postgraduate students. Materials and Methods: In the fall term of 2004, a total of 2688 graduate students newly admitted to National Taiwan University were invited to take health check-ups. Of 2688 invited students, 2144 attended the physical check-up. Of 2144 attendee, 1806 agreed to participate in our fatigue survey with 84% of response rate. During the check-up time , basic information and the Checklist Individual Strength questionnaire (CIS-20) with four dimensions was administered: subjective fatigue, reduced motivation, reduced concentration, and reduced activity and the measurement of physical activity questionnaire were collected. The Cronbach’s α was adopted to test the internal consistency of CIS-20’s. The definition for estimating prevalence rate of fatigue was CIS-20 greater than 76. We investigated risk factors associated with fatigue in two types of outcome, one based on binary outcome and another leaning on fatigue score divided into four levels (normal, mild, moderate, and severe). The former was analyzed by using logistic regression model and the latter using proportional odds model. Results: The prevalence rate of fatigue was 45.8% for males and 48.9% for females. The CIS-20 has good internal consistency with Cronbach´s α high up to 0.92, yielding three constructs for male and four constructs for female. In multivariate analysis with adjusting for variables in each other, variables still remained statistically significant including the identity (OR = 0.61 (95% CI: 0.45 ~ 0.82) doctorate students versus master students), individuals having systemic disease without hepatitis history (OR = 1.61 (95% CI: 1.19 ~ 2.19)), insomnia at least once per week versus none (OR = 2.23 (95% CI: 1.79 ~ 2.76)), sleeping greater than seven hours versus less than seven hours (OR =0.7 (95% CI: 0.56 ~ 0.87)), regular 3 meal per day versus irregular (OR = 0.69 (95% CI: 0.51 ~ 0.80)), regular exercise versus irregular (OR = 0.68 (95% CI: 0.54 ~ 0.87)), physical activity in four levels from the smallest to the greatest ( OR = 0.72 (95% CI: 0.54 ~ 0.95) for Q2, 0.50 (95% CI: 0.38 ~ 0.66) for Q3, and 0.36 (95% CI: 0.26 ~ 0.50) for Q4). There was a statistically significant trend in physical activity by four levels (p < 0.01). Similar findings were reported by using proportional odds model. Conclusion: High prevalence rate of fatigue measured by CIS-20 among graduate students has been demonstrated. Such high risk among these postgraduate students may not be only related to existing chronic disease and insomnia but also attributed to lacking of regular life styles and exercise. These findings have a significant implication for clinical management of postgraduate students with fatigue as a chief complaint.
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Dixon, Karrie Gibson. "Factors associated with academic and social integration of freshman students in the first year college at North Carolins State University." 2003. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-04292003-235155/unrestricted/etd.pdf.
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Chiang, Li-Yu, and 江麗玉. "Associated Factors of Weight Concern Among Female College Students---Example of National Yunlin University of Science & Technology." Thesis, 2005. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/55143892966236713612.
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碩士臺北醫學大學
護理學研究所
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Abstract Title of Thesis：Associated Factors of Weight Concern Among Female College Students - Example of National Yunlin University of Science & Technology Institution Graduate Institute of Nursing, Taipei Medical University Author：Li-Yu Chiang Thesis directed by：Ping-Ling Chen, Associate professor The purpose of this research is to explore the status quo and factors related to concern of female college students in weight. Consciousness of body weight involves four dimensions of weight changes, satisfaction with the body, attitude of weight control and behavior related to weight control. The cross-sectional study was adopted and subjects of female college students at an age of 18 to 26 were obtained through stratified all sampling. There were 1,136 valid samples out of the total 2,029 samples with a recall ratio of 57%. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire and analyzed with Pearson product-moment correlation, Chi-square test, t-test and one-factor ANOVA. Important findings are summarized as follows: 1. The study result indicates weight changes differ from Body Mass Index (p＝.00) significantly. BMI of the subjects who gained weight are higher than those of the subjects without weight change. BMI of the subjects who lost weight are also higher than those of the subjects without weight change. Weight changes of the subjects who had experience in weight loss for the past three years are significantly higher than those of the subjects who did not (p＝.00). 2. There are remarkable differences between body satisfaction and age for subjects of study statistically (p＝.02). Subjects over twenty are more satisfied with their bodies than those under twenty. Satisfaction of body differs significantly in frequency of coming into contact with fitness advertisements. Subjects that used to come into contact with fitness advertisements are dissatisfied with their bodies apparently (p＝.00). Subjects that had weight loss experience for the past three years have significantly lower body satisfaction. A higher BMI results in less satisfaction of body obviously. When the average score of comments from others concerning body shape is getting higher, body satisfaction becomes lower strikingly. 3. The attitude of subjects towards weight control differs significantly in the frequency of coming into contact with fitness advertisements (p＝.00). Subjects that used to see such advertisements hold a stronger attitude towards weight control. There is a significant difference between healthy weight control behavior and the frequency of coming into contact with fitness advertisements (p＝.00). Subjects who used to come into contact with fitness advertisements tend to choose healthy weight control behavior. For subjects that have weight loss experience for the past three years with a higher BMI and a higher average score of comments on body shape from important parties, more are inclined to healthy weight control behavior. No statistical significance is manifested by age, college, family, social and economic status corresponding to the healthy weight control behavior. Key words: weight concern, weight control, body satisfaction.
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Burger, Salmina Magdalena. "The prevalence and factors associated with low back pain in Physiotherapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12746.
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The research reported in this dissertation centered around the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain (LBP) among the undergraduate physiotherapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand. Physiotherapy students are prone to LBP due to a flexion posture while studying, lifting patients and working. After pathology, muscle activity is influenced, affecting optimal function of the spine. Preventative strategies can minimise recurrences of LBP. Physiotherapy students enrolled for 2010 at the University of the Witwatersrand participated in a cross-sectional prevalence study. A questionnaire, multi-stage fitness test and physical assessment were completed. Statistical analysis was done with univariate analysis for associations with LBP. The study revealed that the lifetime LBP prevalence was 35.6% among all four physiotherapy year groups. The prevalence increased from first year to third year but unexpectedly decreased in the fourth year group. Significant associations with LBP were posterior-anterior mobilisations on L4 (p=0.003) and L5 (p≤0.001) centrally, left lumbar multifidus (LM) cross-sectional area (p=0.02), right obliquus internus abdominis (p=0.02) and transversus abdominis (TrA) thickness at rest (p=0.03), both TrA during contraction, left (p=0.02) and right (p=0.01), as well as the pull of the TrA during contraction on the left (p=0.03).
The present work is the first study to show measurements with ultrasound imaging of LM and TrA on physiotherapy students. The prevalence of LBP might be reduced if students are more aware of LBP and consequential muscle imbalances that might perpetuate the problem. The dissertation concludes with a discussion of future research avenues. It is suggested that an intervention to make students aware of LBP and risk assessments in South Africa will help to identify and address hazards in the workplace.
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Chou, Hsiu-Yu, and 周秀瑜. "A Qualitative Study of Psychosocial Correlates of Dietary Behavioral Changes Associated with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among University Students." Thesis, 2014. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/m5n5j8.
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碩士嘉南藥理大學
保健營養系
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A nutrition survey conducted by the Department of Health found that, based on the daily dietary recommendations with three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruits, there was up to 80% of the population, regardless of age, with inadequate intake of fruit and vegetable (F&V). If the daily intakes of F&V are less than 600 grams, there is an increased risk of chronic disease, cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer. The subjects were composed of the students of an University of Technology in Southern Taiwan, with a sample number of 46 (24 male and 22 female). The study aimed to investigate qualitatively the correlation between the psychosocial factors and behavioral strategies used to improve the F&V intake. The research was based on three social psychological theory as framework: the Health Belief Model (HBM), Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). It found that the frequencies of application of perceived barriers and perceived benefits from HBM as behavioral strategies for the improvement of F&V intake were 44.4% and 33.3%, respectively; self-efficacy, skills and social support from SCT were 29.9%, 25.2% and 12.1%, respectively; and perceived behavior control from TPB was 78.6%. Those psychosocial factors relative to the behavioral strategies used most frequently implies that they are most applicable in terms of increase of F&V consumption. The study provides important psychosocial correlates of F&V intake, which might help to facilitate the adoption of behavioral changes regarding F&V consumption.
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Adediran, Olawumi Adedeji. "Academic anxiety among students in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Venda, South Africa: associated factors and effect." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/833.
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Wu, Kuan-Ting, and 吳冠霆. "Using Transtheoretical Model to Investigate the Determinants of Dietary Behavioral Changes Associated with Fat Intake among University Students: A Qualitative Approach." Thesis, 2015. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/7pwb5h.
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碩士嘉南藥理大學
保健營養系
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According to the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT), surveyed by Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, the comparison between 1993-1996 and 2005-2008 NAHSIT showed that the prevalence of obesity and its relevant metabolic diseases (e.g. metabolic syndrome, diabetes, etc.) had been increasing greatly, due to the westernization of Taiwanese dietary patterns and their sedentary lifestyle. The survey also found that Taiwanese dietary fat intake was about 33% of total calories. And excessive fat consumption is one of the main dietary risk factors for obesity. This study aimed to investigate the determinants of dietary behavioral changes associated with fat intake among the university students. Transtheoretical model (TTM) and the application of a behavioral approach to measuring dietary fat change (by Kristal) were employed as the study framework. A total of 138 university students in Southern Taiwan were recruited. A self-administered and semi-open questionnaire was used as the measuring tool to collect data, and the data were analyzed by the qualitative method. In the questionnaire, the subjects were requested to describe their good and bad dietary behaviors. Also, they were asked to choose one of the bad dietary fat-related behaviors and then to execute a behavioral change action for one week. They recorded the behavioral strategies used, the action process, and the experiences and feelings of their implementation. The results showed that dietary fat intake behavior associated mostly was the consumption of deep-fried foods. The behavioral strategies of the subjects used most frequently were to change their dietary behaviors by “decisional balance”, as well as the “counterconditioning” and “helping relationships” of Processes of Change. The approaches of “replacing high-fat foods with low-fat alternatives” and “reducing the usage frequency of dietary fat intake” were also employed for the dietary fat reduction. This study suggested that while implementing the dietary fat-related behavioral change intervention among the university students, it might ensure the effectiveness of dietary behavior change if the more feasible, and effective behavioral strategies would be applied.
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Chiou, Ya-Hue, and 邱雅蕙. "HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Students in School of Nutrition & Health, Taipei Medical University and Their associated factors." Thesis, 2014. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/94523496907367821266.
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碩士臺北醫學大學
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Background: People with HIV/AIDS have been increasing in Taiwan, thus medical care demand is increasing. Their medical care are not only provided by physicians, nurses, etc, but also by dietitians. Dietitian may provide effective nutrition education counseling, and care to patients with HIV/AIDS patients. In Taiwan, seldom researches have been conducted on nutrion and HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude, practices of students who majored in nutrition in colleges or universities. Purpose: This study was to investigate HIV/AIDS KAP of students in School of Nutrition & Health in Taipei Medical University, including undergraduate and master students; If any selected students’ characteristics affects HIV/AIDS KAP. Correlations of HIV/AIDS KAP were to be analyzed. If various factors were associated with of HIV/AIDS KAP, and the major sources of HIV/AIDS Information were to be determined. Subjects and method: This is the cross-section study. The necessary data for the study were collected by a questionnaire to be filled in by students anonymously including demographic data, the major sources of HIV/AIDS information, and scales of HIV/AIDS KAP. A total of 322 students completed questionnaires including 51 master and part-time masterstudents, 87, 61, 51 and 82 of university fourth, third, second, and first year’s students. Statistical analyses of data included descriptive Statistics, t-tests, one-way ANOVA with Scheffe post hoc test, Pearson’s moment correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis. All analyses employed SPSS, version 19. Results: A total of 322 students (73%) completed questionnaires including 258 females (78%). The mean scores of HIV/AIDS K, A and P were 14.3 ± 3.6, 94 ± 7.9, 105.7 ± 15.6 points (full scores were 25, 125, and 145 points, respectively). The main source of HIV/AIDS information was internet (66%). School year , age , courses have taken including Therapeutic nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition & immunology, if interested in “AIDS and Nutrition”, If “AIDS Nutrition” course is offered , will you take it? and whether taking internship in a hospital were association K. School year age , if interested in “AIDS and Nutrition”? , if “AIDS Nutrition” is offered , will you take it? and whether have taken internship in a hospital were association A. If interested in“AIDS and Nutrition”, If “AIDS Nutrition” course is offered , will you take it? and whether to be a dietitian in the future? were association P. K and A, K and P, and A and P were positively correlated ( r = 0.157, P =0.004 ; r = 0.649, P =0.000 ). Stepwise regression analysis indicated students who took internship in a hospital and P were K’s predictors (R2 = 0.115, F = 15.95 , P = 0.000 ); A, age and those interested in“AIDS and Nutrition ”were A predictors (R2 =0.424 , F =80.176 , P = 0.00 ); A, If“AIDS Nutrition”course is offered , will you take it? and K were P predictors (R2 = 0.431, F = 82.685 , P = 0.000 )。 Conclusions: Subjects’ HIV/AIDS K was not adequate and those who were interested in “AIDS and Nutrition” and would take it were association KAP. K and A were positively correlated with P. Subjects who took internship, were interested in AIDS and Nutrition or would take it were KAP’s important predictors.
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Fan, Chiao-Jung, and 范巧榕. "HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude, practices and their associated factors among students at school of nursing in a medical university of Taipei." Thesis, 2016. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/69326563909652114784.
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博士臺北醫學大學
保健營養學研究所
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Background: In the past five years in Taiwan, there have been few studies on nursing undergraduate students’ knowledge (K), attitude (A) and practices (P) toward people with HIV/AIDS. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Taiwan increases every year, but health care staff are still not enough, especially nurses. If nurses had adequate knowledge of HIV/AIDS and were willing to care for HIV/AIDS patients with a positive attitude, the quality of health care would be better. Purposes: The purposes of this study included 1. To investigate KAP of HIV/AIDS of the nursing undergraduate students in Taipei Medical University 2. To determine sources of HIV/AIDS knowledge, and 3. To analyze the students’ characteritics associated with KAP. 4.To analyze if HIV/AIDS KAP are correlated with one another. Methods: In this study, the questionnaire used for data collection is comprised of four parts: 1. socio-demographic data and other characteristics, 2-4. the scales of HIV/AIDS KAP. The questionnaires were filled anonymously. Ethical approval was granted by Office of Human Research & Development in Taipei Medical University. Results: Valid questionnaires were collected from 195 students which represented a response rate of 82.3%. Kuder-Richardson reliability of the K scale was 0.829, Cronbach α values of the A and P scales were 0.852 and 0.957, respectively. The mean score of K was 16.9±4.9 (maximum score: 30). The mean scores of A and P were 136.9±15.3 (maximum score: 185) and 125.4±16.4 (maximum score: 165). High school lectures (57.4%) and university lectures (55.9%) were the main sources of HIV/AIDS K followed by internet (51.3%) and medical magazines (51.3%). “Year in university” was associated with K and A. “Age” was also associated with K. “If accept homosexuals” was associated with A and P. “HIV/AIDS status of family, neibors and friends” was associated with P. “Taking college course on HIV/AIDS” could influence K. “Interested in the course of HIV/AIDS and nutrition” and “Willing to take the HIV/AIDS and nutrition course” were the associated factors of KAP. “Desire to be a nurse” could be associated with A and P. “Ideal workplace if you become a nurse” was the associated factor of P. The three components of KAP were significant correlated with one another. Conclusion: Some nursing undergraduate students need to improve HIV/AIDS KAP. “If accept homosexuals” was associated with KAP Keywords: Nursing undergraduate students, AIDS, homosexual
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Dlamini, Philiswa Charity. "The factors associated with student recruitment and student profiles in Dental Technology at a University of Technology." Thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2902.
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Submitted in full compliance with the requirements for the Master of Health Sciences in Dental Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.With the transformation in Higher Education (HE), the number of Black African students entering South African universities increased significantly (72%). Black African students accounted for 77.38% of the total student population at Durban University of Technology (DUT). It has been noted that the majority Black African students in HE are first-generation students, many are under-prepared, and come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Students from this racial group tend to make incorrect career choices due to a lack of knowledge, experience, and adequate vocational guidance and career counselling. To add to this, many University of Technology programmes, such as Dental Technology, are vocational in nature and prepare students for unfamiliar industries. The aim of this study is to determine the factors associated with student recruitment practices and student profiles in the Dental Technology programme at the DUT. This cross-sectional study employed a mixed method approach. An online survey recruited Dental Technology students who entered the programme from 2008 to 2012. The students’ demographic information was retrieved from the Management Information System (MIS) Department. The survey generated categorical data, which was analysed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) which included frequencies, cross-tabulation, Chi-Square test, and Spearman's Rank Order Correlation. Semi-structured interviews with Dental Technology lecturers and the staff involved in student recruitment practices generated qualitative data which was analysed using QSR NVIVO 10. Common themes were classified and discussed. The findings showed that 75% of Dental Technology students were Black African. Only 28% came from urban areas and 81.4% of students attended government schools. Furthermore, 60% relied on financial aid for the payment of their tuition fees. Two categories of necessary attributes emerged i.e. general attributes for an HE student (intrinsic qualities e.g. passion, positive attitude) and the practice specific attributes for Dental Technology (e.g. good eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity). However, the academic staff indicated that the programme is not attracting its desired students. Added to this, is the fact that from the 2008 – 2012 initial intake of 157 students, 41% dropped out of the programme. According to Dental Technology staff, there are no programme-specific student recruitment practices, and they rely on the institutional recruitment practices. However, qualitative findings showed that the DUT employs a generic approach which includes branding and direct promotion with academic departments only minimally involved, reducing the likelihood of effectively recruiting desired students for specific academic programmes such as Dental Technology. About 83% of students indicated that they had not been exposed to any of the DUT’s recruitment practices while they were still in high school. With these findings, it can be concluded that the association between the profiles of the student participants and the current student recruitment practices in the Dental Technology programme is incongruent and weak. In essence when students are recruited to enrol in academic programmes in an institution there needs to be a strong relationship between academic departments and the staff members responsible for recruiting students as the academic staff members are better able to clearly explain the intricacies of their respective programmes and they have an accurate understanding of their desired students. The student recruitment personnel are equipped to sell or market the institution and its offerings to prospective students, but there is clearly a need for the Dental Technology programme to pay more attention to the manner in which their students are recruited and retained. This will help to improve the programme's pass rates and dropout rates while addressing the issues of access, equity, diversity.
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