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{"title":"Youth Health Risk Behavior Assessment among University Students in Baghdad, Iraq","authors":"Yasmin Almualm, Jamal Al-Rawi","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v16n6p31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v16n6p31","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION: Health risk behavior is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. The social and economic costs associated with these behaviors can be reduced by changes in individuals’ behavior. Health-related behavior can either enhance or damage physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Human behavior is influenced by an individual’s health consciousness. \u0000 \u0000OBJECTIVE is to study health related behavior that includes dietary habits, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption, screen time and behavior related to unintentional injury among students attending public universities in Baghdad. \u0000 \u0000METHODS: Study design is Cross Sectional Study; sampling method is multi-stage Cluster sampling. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect student data, a total of 1836 students participated in the study \u0000 \u0000RESULTS: Among the 1836 students who participated in the study, 21.4% are smokers, only 3.4% use seatbelts while driving, 11% took medicine without prescription and 78% did not perform regular exercise. 85% of students use the internet at least three hours per day. Dietary habits of students were average based on diet recommendation. \u0000 \u0000CONCLUSION: Health related behavior traits were average among university students in Baghdad. Policy changes to reinforce stringent road traffic safety measures and initiate regular health promotion programs in universities to motivate students to be more proactive towards their health and fitness.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"92 3s1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141004220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"LGBTQ+ Stigma and Health Effects: A Systematic Review of the Global Literature","authors":"Hailey Maltempi, Yeon Jung Yu, Sean Bruna","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v16n6p1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v16n6p1","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic review examines the global literature on LGBTQ+ stigma and health. Indeed, the LGBTQ+ community has experienced a poignant history of stigma, resulting in adverse health consequences. The current review synthesizes 46 articles conducted in multiple cultural settings. The focuses of the selected articles varied from mental health, physical health, suicide, drug and alcohol use, HIV stigma, and healthcare among LGBTQ+ communities. The selected studies similarly found that stigma and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals have fueled adverse mental health and health behaviors. These risky behaviors included eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, substance use, unprotected sex, avoidance of healthcare appointments, perceived stigma, as well as healthcare provider (HCP) stigma. Racism in the LGBTQ+ community, racial/ethnic identities of LGBTQ+ individuals, and cultural rejection of homosexuality were also discussed. Future research should pay more attention to intersectional stigma and the social networks of LGBTQ+ communities.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141003050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 16, No. 5","authors":"E. Grey","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v16n5p57","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v16n5p57","url":null,"abstract":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 16, No. 5, 2024.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"13 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141045410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Impact of Osteoarthritis on the Quality of Life of the Patient in the Kingdom of Bahrain","authors":"Basem Abbas Ahmed Al Ubaidi, Ashwaq Ali Hassani, Mohamed Altigani Farahna, Haitham Adnan Alhammadi","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v16n2p1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v16n2p1","url":null,"abstract":"Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability and a decline in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Healthcare professionals should prioritize the optimal measurement of HRQoL in patients with OA. To examine and assess the influence of Osteoarthritis on patients' quality of life in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In this cross-sectional study, a cohort of 149 individuals diagnosed with Osteoarthritis was included. Data related to QoL was collected by using Mini-Osteoarthritis Knee and Hip Quality of Life (Mini-OAKHQOL) and Western Ontario &McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). The Spearman rank correlation test was used to assess the correlation between assessments on different instruments used in osteoarthritis patients. The study involved participants with a mean age of 56.7 ± 11.7 years. Most of the patients experienced extreme pain during prostrating in prayer time (45.6%), sitting (32.2%), and while doing heavy domestic duties (30.9%). The Cronbach alpha coefficients for Mini-OAKHQOL and WOMAC ranged from 0.83 to 0.89 and 0.85 to 0.96 respectively. Only a few demographic factors significantly and positively correlated with Mini-OAKHQoL. This study concludes that OA has a substantial impact on HRQoL. This study can benefit healthcare professionals and policymakers to develop specific interventions and public health initiatives to address the multifaceted nature of osteoarthritis and improve the lives of those affected.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"24 28","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139156054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cyberbullying and Its Impact on Self-Esteem and Emotional and Behavioral Problems Among University Students in Kuwait – A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Layal Aloufan, Mohammed AlRasheed, Danah Alfalah, Ahmad Muqaddam, Lianne Abdullah, Munirah Alfahad, Asmaa AlKandari, Tareq Nasri, Dalal Murad","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v16n1p36","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v16n1p36","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION: Cyberbullying is a modern phenomenon with public health implications due to the associated serious mental disorders, emotional distress, substance use, and suicidal behaviour. Young people are at a higher risk of cyberbullying and its complications. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of cyberbullying and its relationship with self-esteem and behavioural problems among Kuwait University Students. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in seven randomly selected colleges of Kuwait University using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire included three sections: Cyberbullying questions, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 1252 students were included with a mean age of 20.58 years. Most students were females (n=1049, 84.2%), single (n=1078, 86.4%) and Kuwaiti (89.3%). Of the cohort, 194 students (15.8%) have been cyberbullied in their lifetime and 4% (n=49) were cyberbullied in the last 30 days. Female students (OR =2.677, P<0.001) and students with divorced (OR=2.35, P<0.006) or separated (OR=3.730, P<0.006) parents had a higher risk of being affected by cyberbullying. In addition, participants who were dissatisfied with their financial situation were more likely to be affected by cyberbullying (OR=1.096, P=0.008). Emotional problems (P<0.001), conduct problems (P<0.001), hyperactivity problems (P=0.029), peer problems (P<0.001), externalizing problems (P<0.001) and internalizing problems (P<0.001) were higher among students who were exposed to cyberbullying in their lifetime compared to other students. CONCLUSION: This study revealed a relatively high prevalence of cyberbullying among college students in Kuwait. Since emotional problems and self-esteem are significantly related to cyberbullying, university-wide public health promotion campaigns are encouraged to address the negative consequences of cyberbullying on students’ psychological health.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"28 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139166173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reducing Restrictive Interventions in Inpatient Mental Healthcare Facilities: A Literature Review","authors":"Abdullah Saeed Alahmari, Abdulrahman Abdullah Aldawood","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v16n1p21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v16n1p21","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: One common characteristic of mental health facilities is the violence and aggression that most patients exhibit. Such characteristics threaten the safety of the patients as well as that of the healthcare providers. Interventions have been put in place to prevent such aggression among mental patients. One of the common interventions is physical or chemical restriction. However, such interventions not only violate the dignity of the patients but also have negative repercussions on the treatment process and recidivism among the patients. Purpose: This study aimed to identify methods and models that would reduce the need for restrictive interventions to challenging behavior by mentally ill patients in inpatient psychiatric healthcare facilities. METHODS: The researcher examined databases that had information concerning mental health. These included CINAHL, PSYCINFO, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar. The quality appraisal used in the Cochrane Library database encompasses several systematic reviews that have been published. The data analysis that was used in this research was based on the findings of other researchers' content analysis and was an excellent technique in the research methodology. RESULTS: The researcher employed the inclusion criteria from the previous chapter and identified 108 studies. The author applied qualitative research synthesis to analyze the literature and extract data for interpretation in the study. The majority of the studies used qualitative methodologies. The CASP tool was indispensable in appraising every study considered in the paper. Several health services have committed to the substantial reduction or elimination of the use of restrictive interventions. Restrictive practices can be reduced and often eliminated in healthcare services. The weight of evidence that seclusion and restraint can be reduced and eliminated comes from reports of these outcomes being achieved in mental health services. There is also evidence of seclusion and restraint being reduced in emergency departments and disability services. CONCLUSION: Mental healthcare providers might argue that using restrictive interventions within the context of the medical care environment presents an excellent way of dealing with aggressive and violent people. Researchers in the future need to use actual test subjects. They need to conduct clinical trials to ensure that they can validate the results of the current study. RECOMMENDATIONS: Intervention development should be theoretically informed and be conducted in collaboration with people who have lived experience of this issue. Limit setting may be effective for preventing and managing aggression. Observation is potentially a powerful strategy for preventing and managing aggression.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"174 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139174285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Telehealth in Saudi Arabia: Its Evolution, Present Infrastructure, and Forward-Looking Implications","authors":"A. Almutairi, Salman Abdulrahman Almutairi, Ashwaq Awadh Almutairi, Najla Nishaa H. Althobaiti, Khlood Awadh T. Alrashedi, Muaddi Faris Alotaibi","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n12p53","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n12p53","url":null,"abstract":"Telehealth, the utilization of digital technologies for remote healthcare, has seen significant growth in Saudi Arabia. Historically used to bridge the healthcare gap between urban and rural regions due to the vast desert terrains of the country, its adoption has been bolstered by initiatives like the ‘Telemedicine Project’ and Saudi Vision 2030. Despite challenges including connectivity issues, hesitations among healthcare professionals, and patient skepticism, the COVID-19 pandemic accentuated its importance. With technological advances, a shift in societal needs, and strategic policies, telehealth’s prospects in Saudi Arabia appear promising, but vigilance against potential pitfalls remains essential.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139233326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stress and Coping Strategies Among Nursing Students","authors":"Kholoud Alharbi","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n12p46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n12p46","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Nursing students experience stress as they progress through their programs of study because they must fulfill numerous theoretical and clinical requirements. Stress describes a dynamic relationship between a person and their surroundings. It is a widespread phenomena of contemporary life styles; it has been discovered to have negative health effects and to adversely impair students’ learning, and it is recognized as one of the most significant problems in the contemporary world. AIM/OBJECTIVE: The goal of the current study was to identify the sources of stress among undergraduate nursing students and to explore their coping methods.  DESIGN: a qualitative descriptive methodology. METHOD: 20 semi-structured interviews were conducted individually in the English language by the principal researcher at female nursing college. The initial section of the interview consisted of a document listing the participants’ age and level. Questions derived from theoretical model were used in the interview’s second section to identify the sources of stress among undergraduate nursing students and to explore their coping methods. The qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis based on the Braun and Clarke framework. RESULTS: four global themes were emerged as the following: stressors, stress symptoms, coping strategies, and educational environment. The first 3 themes were derived deductively from the study theoretical model; whereas, the last theme was derived inductively from the data itself. CONCLUSION: management of the stress becomes critical. Coping strategies have been found to be effective in lowering the stress among nursing students.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139272407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 11","authors":"E. Grey","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n11p54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n11p54","url":null,"abstract":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 11, 2023.","PeriodicalId":503989,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139305091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}