Title of article :
Risk-taking behaviors of the Tehran city; Iranian college students in 2018
Author/Authors :
Vaziri ، Mohammad Hossein Student Research Committee, School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Shamsalinia ، Abbas Nursing Care Research Center, Health Research Institute - Babol University of Medical Sciences , Khani Jeihooni ، Ali Department of Public Health - School of Health - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Shirinkam ، Fatemeh Nursing Care Research Center, Health Research Institute - Babol University of Medical Sciences , Mirzaii ، Nasim Department of Public Health - Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad Branch , Noori ، Kobra Student Research Committee, School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Kasmaei ، Parisa Department of Health Education and Promotion - School of Health, Research Center of Health and Environment - Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Mehrabian ، Fardin Department of Health Education and Promotion - School of Health, Research Center of Health and Environment - Guilan University of Medical Sciences , Atashpoosh ، Abolfazl Department of Psychology - Islamic Azad University, Lahijan Branch , Mohammadkhah ، Fatemeh Student Research Committee, School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background and aims: High-risk behaviors among different strata are one of the most severe health threats in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of high-risk behaviors among college students in Iran. Methods: This study was a cross- sectional study with 144 new students in Tehran City, Iran, performed in 2018 using random sampling. The data collection tools included questions on demographic variables and Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) questionnaire. Students completed the questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 24 and descriptive tests. Results: In this study, all students were in their first year of university. The results showed that 66% of students were girls and 34% were boys. 6.9% and 9% of students did not wear helmets when riding motorcycles or sitting in the driver’s seat, respectively. Also, threatened and beaten once with a weapon such as a knife or a stick and physically assaulted or beaten once were seen in 9% and 3.6% of students, respectively.9.7% had taken money from their parents or others once without permission. Conclusion: Based on the findings, many participants engage in high-risk behaviors that endanger their health; Therefore, designing and improving health programs and strategies is essential to reduce the risks and factors that cause high-risk behaviors.
Keywords :
Behavioral risk factor surveillance system , Risk , Students , Adolescent behavior , Young adult , Risk assessment , Risk , taking , Unsafe sex , Alcohol drinking in college
Journal title :
Journal of Multidisciplinary Care
Journal title :
Journal of Multidisciplinary Care
