Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Uptake among the Youth in Akuse Township in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, Ghana

Background: Access to safe and effective contraception is crucial for sexual and reproductive health to be at its best. This allows improved pregnancy results and the avoidance of unintended births. Teenagers’ views on using contraceptives are influenced by the information available at their disposal. The study assessed the influential factors affecting the utilization of modern contraceptives among the youth in Akuse in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Methods: The data for the study were gathered from 378 consented youth aged 15 - 24 years using a quantitative cross-sectional study design and a well-structured questionnaire. Person’s Chi-Square test was adopted to measure the association between the outcome variable and selected independent variables. Logistic regression models were utilized to measure the odds of the factors influencing modern contraceptive use among the respondents. Results: The results of the study suggested a high knowledge level of contraceptives;however, the prevalence of utilization was low. The level of education and age were factors found to influence the uptake of contraceptives. A bivariate analysis to examine the association between selected socio-demographic variables revealed that educational level (p = 0.044), religious affiliation (p = 0.002), and ethnicity (p = 0.016) were statistically associated with modern contraceptive use among the respondents. All other tested demographic variables including the age groups, gender, marital status, and residential status proved otherwise at the observed p-values greater than the 0.05 threshold. Respondents who indicated staying with partners were 6.79 times more likely to use contraceptives compared to their counterparts staying with a parent, after controlling for all other covariates. Conclusions: Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that high contraceptive knowledge influences the choice of contraceptive preferred by the youth, and contraceptive use is also influenced by the advancement in age and educational level of the youth. It is however recommended that parents, guidance, and teachers be entreated to offer relevant and timely sexual information or education as these will most likely improve the uptake of modern contraceptives among the targeted population.

The Youth’s View of Marriage in Chinese Mainstream Media Discourse-A Corpus-assisted Three-dimensional Discourse Analysis

The rising of aging and the declining of birth rates have forced the public to focus on the youth’s view on marriage.Based on critical discourse analysis and combined with Fairclough’s three-dimensional discourse analysis model,this paper builds a“Chinese media News Report Corpus on the topic of‘marriage’”whose news are collected from China Daily.It is found that the discourses are neutral and objective with regard to the advantages and disadvantages of marriage,but in general,it is still a traditional view of marriage that is inevitable and closely related to fertility.Although this is controlled by the policies and the social reasons including declining fertility rate,it deviates from the current view of the youth towards marriage,resulting in many serious consequences such as young people’s rejection.In addition,this research found that male and female have great differences in their views on marriage,and men’s resistance to marriage is far greater than that of women,which is departure from the public’s cognition.The reasons behind this need to be explored in order to solve the marriage and love problems of young people in today’s era and realize the healthy development of young marriage.

Cultivating Youth Interest in Badminton

Conducting an investigation and analysis using literature review methods,the current state of interest cultivation among young badminton players was examined.The findings indicate a less optimistic situation regarding interest development among these young athletes:the initial interest motivation of young badminton players is significantly influenced by parents,with parental focus more on sporting achievements than the child’s happiness,neglecting the emotional well-being of children;coaches prioritize fundamental technical skills over interest cultivation,and the methods used to stimulate interest still exhibit traditional tendencies,overlooking the application of game-based and competitive approaches;there is a lack of practical implementation in interest cultivation;the majority of coaches create an unfavorable classroom atmosphere,easily overlooking students’emotional experiences.Understanding the current development status and trends in interest cultivation for youth badminton,this study analyzed data on interest cultivation methods.It was found that the majority of badminton teaching tends to focus on scientific technical training and physical fitness for young players.While many coaches and parents express affirmation for interest cultivation methods,they are not widely applied in practice at present.Incorporating game-based teaching into badminton instruction has the potential to enhance students’interest in badminton learning,especially for novice young players,facilitating the early establishment of a love for badminton.

Challenges and Countermeasures of Youth Moral Education in the Era of Big Data

Youth moral education is an extremely important work,which is related to the inheritance of traditional virtues of the Chinese nation,the fundamental plan of“successor,”and the construction of modern Chinese spiritual civilization.In the era of big data,the moral education of youth is facing new challenges and opportunities.The wide application of big data technology has brought about an information explosion,exposing young people to more diverse and complex social information.It not only brings opportunities for positive moral education but also many challenges.The main problems of youth moral education in the era of big data are neglected youth subjectivity,insufficient youth moral practice,and utilitarian youth value orientation.We should develop personalized moral education programs,strengthen the integration of moral knowledge and action,and pay more attention to moral practice to improve the pertinence and effectiveness of moral education for young people in the era of big data.

The moderating effect of physical activity on the relationship between bullying and mental health among sexual and gender minority youth

Background:Sexual and gender minority youth frequently experience bullying,which often contributes to higher depressive symptoms and lower self-esteem.Given that physical activity(PA)can mitigate depressive symptoms and improve self-esteem,we examined the moderating effect of PA on the relationship between bullying and mental health among sexual and gender minority youth.Methods:Data from the Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,and Queer National Teen Survey(n=9890)were analyzed.Hierarchical regression analyses examined the influence of history and frequency of being bullied,PA,and the interaction of these variables on depressive symptoms and self-esteem.Simple slopes analyses were used to probe significant interactions.Results:Results indicated the importance of accounting for bullying history when examining effects of PA on mental health.PA was negatively related to depression(t=-4.18,p<0.001)and positively related to self-esteem(t=12.11,p<0.001).Bullying frequency was positively related to depression(t=19.35,p<0.001)and negatively related to self-esteem(t=-12.46,p<0.001).There was a significant interaction between bullying frequency and PA for depression(t=4.45,p<0.001)and self-esteem(t=-4.69,p<0.001).Post hoc analyses suggested that the positive effects of PA on mental health may be limited to those not bullied because it had a negligible effect on those who were bullied.Conclusion:Results suggest that sexual and gender minority youth exercise interventions aiming to improve mental health should first address bullying history;otherwise,their effectiveness may be limited to those who have been bullied.

SCO Forum on Youth Development Kicks Off in Qingdao

Sponsored by All-China Youth Federation and coorganised by China International Youth Exchange Centre,Shandong Youth Federation,Qingdao Youth Federation,the Management Committee of China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone and People's Government of Jiaozhou City,the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO)Forum for Youth Development was held in Qingdao,Shandong Province on September 11th.Nearly 100 young delegates from 11 member states and observer states of scO participated in the forum.Participants from various youth organisations and agencies in countries such as China,India,Iran,Kazakhstan.

The International Youth Friendship Gathering at China Three Gorges Corporation was Held in Beijing

On May 18,the International Youth Friendship Gathering at China Three Gorges Corporation was held in Beijing,co-hosted by All-China Youth Federation and China Three Gorges Corporation and organised by Beijing branch of Three Gorges Corporation.Dong Xia,Deputy Secretary-General of All-China Youth Federation,Zhou Lin,Deputy Secretary of Youth League Working Committee for Central Enterprises,and Hua Mei,Employee Director of China Three Gorges Corporation.

2023 China International Youth Cultural Exchange Camp A Platform for Chinese and Foreign Youths to Carry out International Cultural Exchanges

"China International Youth Cultural Exchange Camp"aims at building a platform for international cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign youth,cultivating a group of young people around the world who pay attention to China's development.

TONIGHT,WE ARE YOUNG--‘New Youth,New Future’Asian Youth Music Festival rocks Nanjing

The“New Youth,New Future”Asian Youth Music Festival kicked off in Nanjing,capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province,on October 28.Talented young artists,bands,and singers from China,Japan,the ROK,and ASEAN countries gathered to share a stage and be part of a youth musical and cultural feast dedicated to peace and friendship.The festival attracted more than 20,000 spectators.

Youth Cultural Exchanges Promoting People-to-People Ties On 2023 China International Youth Cultural Exchange Camp

From July 3 to 13,2023,"China International Youth Cultural Exchange Camp"was held in Beijing,Shandong etc.,which was sponsored by the China International Culture Association,and co-organized by Network of International Culturalink Entities,the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism,and the Jining Municipal People's Government.

Beijing People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Held 2022"Colourful World"International Youth Painting Invitational Exhibition——Mauritian Exhibition and Award Ceremony

On January 7,the 2022"Colourful World"International Youth Painting Invitational Exhibition——Mauritian Exhibition and"Chinatown Light"Award Ceremony was held at the Chinatown Art Centre in Mauritius.The exhibition was co-organised by Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and other organisations.

The Triadic Dimension of The Communist Manifesto:Its Implications for Scientific Education in a New Era’s Youth Talent

The Communist Manifesto,as the initial comprehensive exposition of scientific socialist theory,encapsulates the scientific spirit of Marxism.As socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a new epoch,and the world is in the throes of an unprecedented century-long transformation,the importance of young talent in bolstering national scientific and technological progress grows ever more apparent.It is of paramount significance to profoundly understand and elucidate the theoretical heritage,practical guidance,and directional leadership that The Communist Manifesto provides to scientific education for the young talent of this new era from three perspectives:theory,practice,and history.This understanding is vital for young talents to further deepen their accurate comprehension of the governing laws of the Communist Party,the construction laws of socialism,and the development laws of human society.The nurturing of scientific spirit and scientific literacy in young talents has critical implications for providing talent support in building a world scientific and technological powerhouse.

青年“低欲望躺平”:全球图景、影响因素与引导策略

在全球图景下,以“躺平”为代表的青年低欲望现象已成为世界各国共同面临的难题。文章聚焦美国、英国、日本、韩国、巴西、印度、南非等国的青年低欲望现象,展现了世界各国的差异化表现,并剖析其产生原因。研究指出,全球青年低欲望现象的形成受到外源性因素和内源性因素的影响。其中,外源性因素包括经济下行时期青年就业困难,宗教信仰和社会文化中的男权色彩,以及社会舆论对“躺平”的负面评价;内源性因素包括与青年关系紧密的初级群体的基础素养,以及青年对教育体系和社会现状的不满,而且部分青年的低欲望表现已成为他们抵御社会异化的另类方式。研究提出,面对这一全球普遍存在的社会现象,我们既要承认青年低欲望现象的合理性,营造宽松和谐的社会环境,也要通过政府、媒体、家庭和个人的多方联动,加强青年社交情感发展和能力培养,帮助青年从“躺平”中站起来。

社交媒体广告接触对中国青年群体物质主义倾向的影响

研究在全国范围内展开大型问卷调查,提出社交媒体广告接触正向影响青年群体物质主义倾向,并验证社交网络日常化参与的中介作用以及地区差异的调节作用。其中地区差异的调节作用具体表现为:相较于南方地区,北方地区青年群体的社交媒体广告接触对物质主义倾向的强化影响更为显著;相较于二、三线城市,一线城市青年群体的社交媒体广告接触对物质主义倾向的强化影响更为显著;相较于高文化紧密度地区,低文化紧密度地区青年群体的社交媒体广告接触对物质主义倾向的强化影响更为显著。研究关注广告的社会效果,为后续社交媒体广告社会效果的理论建构奠定基础。

高级别胎儿型肺腺癌并头皮转移1例

胎儿型肺腺癌(fetal adenocarcinoma of the lung,FLAC)是一种罕见的肺部肿瘤。FLAC分为低级别FLAC(low-grade FLAC,L-FLAC)和高级别FLAC(high-grade FLAC,H-FLAC),两者在临床病理特征、生物学行为和临床结局方面有所不同。大多数H-FLAC患者是重度吸烟的中年人。本研究描述了1例罕见的非吸烟年轻男性患者,其最初表现为头顶肿块,最终被诊断为H-FLAC。本文旨在增进对FLAC的了解和认识,提高对该疾病的重视,以防止该疾病漏诊与误诊,加强早期识别、精准诊断,从而推进后续的有效治疗、改善预后。

青年强则国强:青年人口学前瞻与优化青年人口发展

从当年梁启超发出历史呼号“少年强则国强”、李大钊提出“青春中华之创造”到如今党的二十大报告发出时代强音“青年强,则国家强”,显示了一脉相承的青少年与国家发展联系紧密的认识逻辑。本文回顾和界定了青年及青年人口学的内涵,认为青年可定义为“风险型人口”和“资源型人口”两大类,继而讨论了“青年强”的三重含义,即青年人口储备充足、青年人口素质卓越和青年人口红利丰厚,充分诠释了“青年强,则国家强”时代命题的深刻内涵。概言之,人尽其才则“青年强”,才尽其用则“国家强”。本文从国际比较的视角阐述了我国青年人口发展面临的问题和挑战,突出表现为:中国未来青年人口数量将长期处于缩减状态;青年人口的科学文化素质、身体健康素质和思想素质都有待“提质增效”;就业不充分,青年人口红利没有被充分释放。因此,要优化青年人口发展、进一步增强青年力量,采取相应的对策来强化青年人口储备、优化青年人口素质、极化青年人口红利、激发全人口活力。在人口负增长时代,建设适宜青年生存与发展的青年友好型社会极为必要,把解决青年问题作为解决低生育率等社会人口问题的重要突破口迫在眉睫。

社会加速背景下青年的生存焦虑与消解路径——基于罗萨的社会加速理论

罗萨认为,社会加速诞生了五种“新异化”,人被精准纳入资本加速增殖环节,加剧了社会分化与竞争,产生了“异化危机”。社会加速也加剧了当代青年在教育、就业、住房、婚育等方面的竞争与压力,引发他们内心深处的焦虑。我们应理性审视当代青年生存焦虑的社会根源,积极完善有利于青年健康成长的制度环境,提升青年适应社会加速的综合素质,培育青年积极向上的社会心态,助力当代青年成长为促进社会高质量发展的主体力量。

无痛胃镜检查中年龄对丙泊酚用量的影响分析

目的分析无痛胃镜检查中年龄对丙泊酚用量的影响。方法回顾性分析2017年1月-2020年6月该院收治的158例无痛胃镜检查患者的临床资料,依据患者年龄,将其分为青年组(18~44岁,n=57)、中年组(45~59岁,n=51)和老年组(≥60岁,n=50),比较3组患者麻醉情况和安全性。结果青年组意识消失时,丙泊酚用量和丙泊酚总用量多于中年组和老年组,且中年组多于老年组;青年组平均动脉压(MAP)、心率(HR)、呼吸频率(RR)、经皮动脉血氧饱和度(SpO2)水平高于中年组和老年组,且中年组高于老年组;青年组麻醉起效时间、麻醉恢复时间、定向力恢复时间和离室时间短于中年组和老年组,且中年组短于老年组;老年组气道梗阻发生率、低氧血症发生率、托下颌发生率、面罩通气发生率、心血管不良事件总发生率、镇静相关不良事件总发生率和进镜受阻发生率高于青年组和中年组,进镜顺利发生率低于青年组和中年组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论年龄增长可能会增加无痛胃镜检查中患者的丙泊酚用量,延长麻醉起效时间、麻醉恢复时间、定向力恢复时间和离室时间,增加应激反应和不良反应,临床中对于高龄患者,应当加强监测。

青年学逻辑分析法研讨

青年学逻辑分析法源自青年学研究的实践活动,是对青年学研究合逻辑性的客观反映。青年学逻辑分析法具有明确的含义、鲜明的特征和独特的价值。青年学逻辑分析法的关键内容是:如何遵循逻辑规律和规则提出论点、提供论据和开展论证,以保持青年学研究的确定性、准确性和科学性。青年学逻辑分析法的常用方法有归纳与演绎的方法、分析与综合的方法、排列与对应的方法。在青年学研究方法体系中,逻辑分析法既是一种独立的研究方法,又渗透到其他研究方法之中,对各种研究方法起到支撑作用,从而成为一种基础性的研究方法。建构青年学逻辑分析法,有助于完善青年学研究方法体系,促进青年学学科建设,提升青年学研究的知识层次和学术水平。

面向全球技能发展:青年、教育与就业

全球范围内科技进步引发的产业变革,加剧了劳动力市场对高技能人才的需求。同时,随着高等教育的普及化,文凭在劳动力市场的特权逐渐淡化,各国开始探索“学历+技能”的人才培养模式,技能社会作为新的社会形态受到普遍关注。然而,作为劳动力市场的生力军,许多青年在技能掌握、技能适应与技能使用上面临挑战,国际青年失业问题严峻,这反映了教育系统技能供给与就业市场技能需求之间的错位与失衡。在全球化和技术变革、教育转型多元碰撞的趋势下,优化技能系统已成为国际事务,需要在全球视野下进行战略布局,遵循双重逻辑取向,既要关注终身技能形成,还应考虑各国在技能认证、技能治理与技能监测方面的合作,在纵横两种逻辑下构设全球技能发展的行动框架。