Sexual Assault Labeling Over Time Among Gender and Sexual Identity Groups: How and Why Survivors’ Perceptions Changed

Sex Roles, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 91(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

COVID-19 Impact on Substance Use (Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis) and Stress in Medical Students

OBM Neurobiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 08(03), P. 1 - 21

Published: Aug. 6, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges globally, impacting various aspects of daily life, including education. This study examines the effects on stress levels and substance use among Italian medical students. Two independent surveys were conducted: 388 students interviewed before epidemic, 222 a year after epidemic began. Results revealed significant changes in levels, with reduction mild an increase severe during post-pandemic period, rising from 23% (95% CI: 19%-28%) 46% 39%-52%). While tobacco smoking prevalence remained stable (25% vs 27%), proportion exhibiting high nicotine dependence increased (3.64%) compared period (1.80%). Alcohol consumption rates consistent (66%), no differences distribution risky alcohol between two periods (<em>p</em> = 0.535). Surprisingly, there was decrease cannabis (16% 6%), though problematic users persisted (49% 46%). Multivariable analysis confirmed associations (AdjOR 1.98, 95% 1.11-3.53; <em>p</em> 0.020), as well 1.71, 1.01-2.89; 0.047). Furthermore, male more likely engage 2.16, 1.47-3.19; < 0.001) 1.79, 1.07-3.00; 0.027). highlighted complex interplay students, underscoring importance targeted interventions address stress-related support well-being particularly context pandemic. Further research should explore longitudinal trends effectiveness mitigating this vulnerable population.

Language: Английский

Beyond Force, Incapacitation, or Verbal Coercion: Rates and Outcomes of Sexual Assault without Warning

The Journal of Sex Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 10

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

To date, most sexual assault research has focused on specific perpetrator tactics, including verbal coercion, substance-related incapacitation, and force. Responding to recent calls assess a broader range of nonconsensual experiences, we examined the occurrence outcomes without warning - when "just does" behavior giving chance say "no." Participants were 850 college students (M

Language: Английский