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Academic Achievements, Satisfaction with Studies and Risky Behaviours among First-Year Students of Kaunas (Lithuania) Universities, 2000–2017

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  • Janina Petkeviciene

    (Health Research Institute, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
    Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania)

  • Vilma Kriaucioniene

    (Health Research Institute, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
    Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania)

  • Asta Raskiliene

    (Health Research Institute, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania)

Abstract

Risky behaviours are prevalent among university students and may affect academic achievements. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between academic achievements, satisfaction with studies and risky behaviours among first-year students of Kaunas (Lithuania) universities. Three cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2000, 2010, and 2017. The self-administered questionnaires were filled in during lectures and assessed frequency and amount of alcohol consumption, drinking problems (CAGE test), smoking and drug use frequency, and academic achievements. The associations between risky behaviours and academic achievements were analysed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Altogether 3325 students (1341 men and 1984 women) aged 20.0 (1.5) years participated in the survey. The proportion of students who consumed alcohol at least once a week and drank 11 or more standard alcoholic units (SAU) a week decreased. Every fifth student reported a drinking problem. Daily smoking prevalence declined, and drug use increased among male students. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that frequent alcohol consumption and problem drinking were associated with low importance of good grades. Students who rated their academic performance below average and were dissatisfied with studies were more likely to consume ≥11 SAU a week. Daily smoking was more common among students who reported low importance of good grades and academic performance below average. A higher prevalence of drug use was found only in male students who declared low importance of good grades. Health promoting interventions at the individual and student community level are required to reduce the prevalence of substance use and improve the academic achievements of students.

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  • Janina Petkeviciene & Vilma Kriaucioniene & Asta Raskiliene, 2022. "Academic Achievements, Satisfaction with Studies and Risky Behaviours among First-Year Students of Kaunas (Lithuania) Universities, 2000–2017," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:7616-:d:844682
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