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ArticleIranian journal of public health2017

Prevalence of Health-risk Behaviors among Government Schools' Students in Jordan.

Ahmad Yahya Al-Sagarat, Mahmoud Taher Al Kalaldeh

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Article in Iranian journal of public health, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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  2. Consumption of fruits and vegetables among adolescents in Arab Countries: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2023
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Ahmad Yahya Al-SagaratDept. of Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Mutah University, Al-Karak, Jordan.
Mahmoud Taher Al KalaldehFaculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdolescence is a developmental stage associated with many behavioural fluctuations and health risks behaviours. In this study, various health risk behaviours among Government school students in Jordan were assessed.

methodsThis cross-sectional descriptive study recruited 1256 students from 20 secondary schools all over the country. Students completed the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS, 2009-2012). The study was conducted in the period between Feb 2016 and Aug 2016. Chi-square (x

resultsStudents scored low in eating breakfast, eating fruit, vegetables, and milk products. However, students scored moderately in hand and mouth hygiene. Students showed minimal incidences of physical attack and physical fight. Although suicidal attempts were not significantly reported, complaining from worries, feeling of sadness and hopelessness were moderately scored. The majority of physical activities were reported from walking or riding bicycles. However, three hours per day was the average of time spent on sitting activities. Students scored lowest in school absenteeism and the majority described their classmates as kind and helpful. Parental control on students' home activities was regarded.

conclusionIn comparison with 2004 and 2007 statistics, students revealed improvements in physical activity, and reduced physical attacks and injuries. Future researchers are encouraged to discover factors associated with these changes.

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Government schoolsHealth risk behaviorJordanStudent

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PMID29259942
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