Motivations for volunteering as a meaningful occupation can influence well-being. This study explored the relationship between motivations for volunteering and perceived well-being among students ...enrolled in one of ten departments in a School of Health Sciences. A cross-sectional survey incorporating the RAND 36-Item Short Form Survey and Volunteer Function Inventory was employed. Most of the 95 participants were students enrolled in the health science undergraduate and occupational therapy graduate programs. Approximately 75% had volunteered in the past year. RAND SF-36 findings indicated good perceived well-being among many categories. Primary motivations for volunteering included values (Mdn = 30) and understanding (Mdn = 27). Weak positive relationships were found between social motivation and social functioning (rs = 0.198, p = 0.056) and values motivation and social functioning (rs = 0.208, p = 0.046). These findings contribute to volunteerism literature for college students and facilitate the understanding of methods for organizing volunteer opportunities with this population.
Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the anxiety and depression amid novel coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic in health sciences students around the globe.
Materials and Methods
This ...cross-sectional observational study comprised 523 health science students. A well-structured online questionnaire consisting of closed-ended questions based on student’s general information, Patient Heath Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)-7 scales were used to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19.
Statistical Analysis
SPSS-25 was used to analyze the outcome of this study. Multiple linear regression analysis test was used to assess variables which had impact on PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores among the participants. A
p
-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results
Among the 523 participants, 365 (69.55%) students were from developing countries and 158 (30.21%) from developed countries; 424 (81.1%) students were tested negative for COVID-19 and 99 (18.9%) had suffered from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection during pandemic. The mean GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores were 7.16 ± 5.755 and 7.30 ± 6.166, respectively. Significant impact on anxiety levels was associated with age, gender, education status, and COVID-19 positive patient, while depression was not significantly associated with gender, COVID-19, and its reported symptoms in participants.
Conclusion
As the world is trying to contain the health effects of COVID-19, the psychological effects might take a longer time to be addressed. Our study highlights the dire need to identify mental well-being of health science students as this may have a direct impact on their professional commitments and future responsibilities.
ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the most prevalent psychoactive substances used among undergraduate students in the health area and their interference in academic performance. Methods: a total of 115 ...Nursing and Physical Education students from a public university in inland Ceará, Brazil, answered the Drug Use Screening Inventory questionnaire in 2021. To analyze the results, Pearson’s chi-square and likelihood ratio statistical tests were used. Results: a total of 65 (56%) students used analgesics, 54 (47%) drank alcohol and 14 (12.2%) smoked marijuana. There was no statistical association between use of psychoactive substances and academic performance. However, among those who used analgesics or alcohol, more than 1/3 analyzed their performance as poor/terrible or fair, and half of those who smoked marijuana analyzed it in the same way. Conclusion: the study contributed to understanding the psychoactive substances prevalent in the university context and associated aspects, emphasizing the need for interventions.
RESUMEN Objetivo: determinar las sustancias psicoactivas más prevalentes en los estudiantes de grado del área de la salud y su interferencia en el rendimiento académico. Métodos: 115 estudiantes de Enfermería y Educación Física de una universidad pública del interior de Ceará, Brasil, respondieron el cuestionario Drug Use Screening Inventory, en 2021. Para analizar los resultados se utilizaron las pruebas estadísticas chi-cuadrado de Pearson y de razón de verosimilitud. Resultados: 65 (56%) estudiantes utilizaron analgésicos; 54 (47%) alcohol y 14 (12,2%) marihuana. No hubo asociación estadística entre el uso de sustancias psicoactivas y el rendimiento académico. Sin embargo, más de 1/3 de los que consumía analgésicos o alcohol, consideró que el desempeño era malo/pésimo o regular, al igual que la mitad de los que consumía marihuana. Conclusión: el estudio contribuyó a comprender cuales son las sustancias psicoactivas prevalentes en el contexto universitario y los aspectos asociados, y destacó la necesidad de intervenciones.
RESUMO Objetivo: verificar as substâncias psicoativas mais prevalentes entre alunos de cursos de graduação da área de saúde e a interferência destas no desempenho acadêmico. Métodos: 115 acadêmicos de Enfermagem e Educação Física de Universidade pública do interior do Ceará, Brasil, responderam ao questionário Drug Use Screening Inventory, em 2021. Para análise dos resultados, utilizaram-se dos testes estatísticos de qui-quadrado de Pearson e da razão de verossimilhança. Resultados: 65 (56%) alunos usavam analgésicos; 54 (47%) o álcool e 14 (12,2%) a maconha. Não houve associação estatística entre o uso de substâncias psicoativas e o desempenho acadêmico. Todavia, dentre aqueles que utilizavam analgésicos ou álcool, mais de 1/3 analisaram o desempenho como ruim/péssimo ou regular e metade dos que usavam maconha analisaram da mesma maneira o desempenho acadêmico. Conclusão: o estudo contribuiu para o entendimento sobre as substâncias psicoativas prevalentes no contexto universitário e os aspectos associados, enfatizando a necessidade de intervenções.
Test anxiety is a particular type of anxiety that is marked by physical, cognitive, and behavioural symptoms when taking and performing tests. It is defined as "severe stress" before, during, and ...after exams and other assessments. Test anxiety could cause poor academic performance and increase dropout rates. This study aimed to determine the levels of test anxiety and its determinants among health sciences students at Mattu University.
An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 421 selected students from June 1 to June 30, 2021. The study utilized the Westside Test Anxiety, the Oslo Social Support Scale, the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, and the Kessler Scale to assess test anxiety, social support, self-esteem, and psychological distress, respectively. The collected data were entered into EpiData version 3.1 and then exported to STATA version 14.0 for analysis. A linear regression model was used to determine factors associated with test anxiety. The multiple regression assumptions were checked for each variable. Statistically significant effects were assumed for a
-value of less than 0.05 at a 95% confidence interval in the multiple linear regression analysis.
A total of 416 (99%) participants were completed out of the 420 questionnaires administered. The mean score of test anxiety among participants was 25.3 (SD: ±5.51). Tobacco use (β: 1.028; 95% CI: 0.709-1.347), khat chewing (β: 0.115; 95% CI: 0.038-0.192), self-esteem (β: -0.049; 95% CI: -0.062-(-0.036)), psychological distress (β: 0.022; 95% CI: 0.017-0.027), and physical activity (β: -0.162; 95% CI: -0.224-(-0.099)) were shown to have a significant association with test anxiety.
Test anxiety was common in the study area. Current substance use (tobacco use and khat chewing) and psychological distress were discovered to be factors that exacerbated test anxiety, whereas self-esteem and physical activity were discovered to be factors that alleviated test anxiety. Therefore, students and stakeholders need to work to discourage those factors that increase test anxiety while promoting factors that alleviate it.
The clinical learning environment is a platform where theory and practice should be integrated in a safe environment. However, many students experience the clinical learning environment as “stress ...provoking”, because this environment is not always supportive.
The aim of the article is to report on a study that synthesized the evidence on strategies for providing a supportive clinical learning environment for undergraduate students in health sciences.
The integrative review followed the methodology of Whittemore and Knafl (2005).
We searched MEDLINE with Full Text, CINAHL with Full Text, Academic Search Ultimate, PsycINFO, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, ERIC, Africa-Wide Information, OpenDissertations, CAB Abstracts, MasterFILE Premier, SocINDEX with Full Text, SPORTDiscus with Full Text and PsycARTICLES. Other data sources included grey literature and reference lists. The filtering process, quality appraisal and data extraction were carried out by at least two independent reviewers. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.
The search yielded 500 studies, of which nine studies met the inclusion criteria. The generated data culminated in a clinical learning environment mindmap that highlights, firstly, a network of carefully selected supporters who may have specific clinical responsibilities while supporting undergraduate students in clinical learning. Secondly, the relationship between the student, student supporter and clinical staff should create a sense of belonging, self-efficacy and self-directedness. This relationship is influenced by the roster, the ratio of students to student supporters, and appropriate learning opportunities. Thirdly, higher education institutions and healthcare providers should support students and student supporters through formal partnerships.
The synthesis of the evidence provided new insights regarding creating and maintaining supportive clinical learning environment strategies for undergraduate students in health sciences. These strategies may be implemented in innovative ways to provide students with the best clinical learning opportunities.
Tobacco cessation intervention has a positive impact on quality of care. For health professionals, limited competency in this area may be associated with poor training during their academic programs. ...There is a clear need to further develop and implement training programs to improve tobacco cessation knowledge, skills, and attitudes among healthcare students.
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the innovative online training program “Brief Intervention in Smoking Cessation” for healthcare students to improve their knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
A pre-post evaluation study with a satisfaction assessment tool was used.
Seven universities from four European countries, including Belgium, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom, participated.
One thousand and seventy-two (1072) undergraduate students participated, with 851 completing the online program.
All participants completed the “Brief Intervention in Smoking Cessation” online program, which consisted of five theoretical modules, five videos, and three virtual simulation cases between January 2020 and June 2022. Knowledge was assessed by a multiple-choice test, and practical skills were assessed by a simulation algorithm, both of which were developed by education and smoking cessation experts. Competency was achieved when students successfully completed both assessments. Satisfaction was measured using an ad hoc 16-item questionnaire. Pre-post changes in knowledge were assessed using a paired Student's t-test.
Eighty-six percent of the students achieved smoking cessation competency. Students significantly improved their knowledge score on a scale of 0 to 10 points, with a mean pre-program score of 3.79 vs a mean post-program score of 7.33 (−3.7 - -3.4 p < 0.001), acquiring sufficient attitudes and skills (simulation mean of 7.4 out of 10 points). Students were highly satisfied with the program (8.2 out of 10) and recommended it to other students (8.4 out of 10).
The “Brief Intervention in Smoking Cessation” online training program is effective for the acquisition of smoking cessation competencies among European health profession students.
ABSTRACT Objective: to map the necessary steps and components for operationalizing a synchronous and observational telesimulation design in the context of developing clinical competencies aimed at ...students and health professionals. Method a scoping review supported by the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews: Checklist and Explanation, and by the assumptions of the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviews’ manual method. The search was carried out in November 2021 in 13 databases, totaling nine studies in the final sample, which were then analyzed using Thematic Analysis. Results two categories were developed: steps and components for operationalizing a synchronous and observational telesimulation design; and challenges to implement synchronous and observational telesimulation. Conclusion operationalizing a synchronous and observational telesimulation has been supported by a six-step instructional design, characterized by planning, preparation, participation, teledebriefing, learner assessment/feedback collection and additional learning, capable of developing the students’ cognitive and affective skills. The relevant challenges to this context were also highlighted, configured by the need to obtain a sufficient technological structure for remotely transmitting the telesimulated scenario and an adequately trained faculty.
RESUMEN Objetivo mapear los pasos y componentes necesarios para la operacionalización de un diseño de telesimulación síncrona y observacional en el contexto del desarrollo de competencias clínicas dirigidas a estudiantes y profesionales de la salud. Método scoping review respaldada por las recomendaciones de Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews: Checklist and Explanation y por los supuestos del método manual de Joanna Briggs Institute Reviews. La búsqueda se realizó en noviembre de 2021 en 13 bases de datos, totalizando nueve estudios en la muestra final, analizados mediante Análisis Temático. Resultados se desarrollaron dos categorías: etapas y componentes para la operacionalización de un diseño de telesimulación síncrona y observacional; y desafíos para implementar la telesimulación síncrona y observacional. Conclusión la puesta en funcionamiento de la telesimulación observacional y sincrónica ha sido respaldada por un diseño instruccional de seis pasos, caracterizado por planificación, preparación, participación, teledebriefing, evaluación del alumno/ recopilación de comentarios y aprendizaje adicional, capaz de desarrollar las habilidades cognitivas y afectivas del aprendiz. También se destacaron los desafíos relevantes a este contexto, configurados por la necesidad de obtener una estructura tecnológica suficiente para la transmisión remota del escenario telesimulado y un cuerpo docente adecuadamente capacitado.
RESUMO Objetivo mapear as etapas e componentes necessários para a operacionalização de um design de telessimulação síncrona e observacional no contexto do desenvolvimento de competências clínicas voltadas a estudantes e profissionais de saúde. Método scoping review sustentada pelas recomendações do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews: Checklist and Explanation e pelos pressupostos do método Joanna Briggs Institute Reviews’ manual. Realizou-se a busca em novembro de 2021 em 13 bases de dados, totalizando nove estudos na amostra final, analisados por meio de Análise Temática. Resultados desenvolveram-se duas categorias: etapas e componentes para a operacionalização de um design de telessimulação síncrona e observacional; e desafios para implementar a telessimulação síncrona e observacional. Conclusão a operacionalização da telessimulação síncrona e observacional vem sendo sustentada por um design instrucional de seis etapas, caracterizadas pelo planejamento, preparação, participação, teledebriefing, avaliação do aprendiz/coleta de feedback e aprendizagem adicional, capazes de desenvolver as habilidades cognitivas e afetivas do aprendiz. Destacaram-se, ainda, os desafios pertinentes a este contexto, configurados pela necessidade de se obter uma estrutura tecnológica suficiente para transmissão remota do cenário telessimulado e um corpo docente adequadamente treinado.
Previous studies focus on variables that reduce violence such as mindfulness, self-control, and happiness, but do not cover these relationships in a single study, creating a gap in the literature. ...The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationships between aggression and these 3 variables in health science undergraduate students at a state university in Turkey.
Students completed the aggression questionnaire, the Oxford happiness questionnaire short version, the brief self-control scale, and the mindful attention awareness scale.
In correlational analysis, only verbal aggression and happiness did not show a relationship. The result of hierarchical multiple regression analyses indicated that the most significant predictors that explained total aggression and aggression subscales were mindfulness and self-control, respectively. However, happiness did not have a significant link to either total aggression or subscales of aggression (except for hostility).
The results emphasize that mindfulness and self-control may play important roles in reducing aggression. This study reveals the need for further analysis of the relationships between happiness and aggression and its subscales. Other implications are discussed.
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