Relationship Between Alexithymia, Smartphone Addiction, and Psychological Distress Among University Students: A Multi-country Study
This study aims to determine the rates of alexithymia and its relationship with smartphone addiction and psychological distress in university students.METHODS: A total of 2616 students (mean age = 22.5±3.5 years; 73.1% female) from universities in Egypt, Oman, and Pakistan were included in a cross-sectional and comparative study conducted through a web survey during the COVID-19 pandemic from October to December 2021. The following scales were used: Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SAS-SV). The survey also included questions relate...
Source: Oman Medical Journal - April 9, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Mai Helmy Ahmed H Ebrahim Aysha Faqeeh Ethan Engel Farzana Ashraf Buremoh Ayotunde Isaac Source Type: research
Sustainable waste management and waste-to-energy in the context of a circular economy through various waste management technologies
This study intends to use the life cycle assessment (LCA) technique to evaluate the environmental impacts of four alternative municipal solid waste (MSW) management scenarios in Peshawar City, Pakistan. The goal is to discover an option that is both sustainable and minimizes environmental damage. The study examined the system boundaries encompassing the collection and transportation of MSW, along with its processing and final disposal, employing composting, anaerobic digestion (AD), material recovery facilities (MRF), and landfill methods. Comprehensive field studies and an in-depth literature review provided the data rega...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 8, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hamad Hussain Shah Muhammad Amin Francesco Pepe Claudio Tregambi Source Type: research
Assessment of knowledge about neonatal danger signs among primiparous women at discharge from healthcare facilities
This study explores the evaluation of knowledge regarding neonatal danger signs (NDS) among first-time mothers in Pakistan during their discharge from healthcare facilities. The investigation aimed to establish connections between their understanding of NDS and factors such as sociodemographic background, prenatal check-ups, and educational measures. Considering the persistently high neonatal mortality rates in low- and middle-income nations, recognizing maternal NDS awareness becomes crucial for promoting early medical attention and reducing neonatal health risks. Existing research highlights the role of maternal knowledg...
Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health - April 7, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Fatima Soomro Khalida N Memon Heeramani Lohana Mansoor Abro Sheraz Ahmed Fayaz Umran Source Type: research
