The Automobile as a Sexual Enhancer: How Having a Car Affects the Sexual Behavior of Emerging Adults That Are University Students

Soriano-Hernandez, David A.; Romero-Michel, Jessica C.; Velasco-Rodríguez, Raymundo; Mendoza‐Hernandez, Martha A.; Briseño-Gomez, Xochitl G.; Martinez-Escamilla, Nereida; Mojarro-Iglesias, Jesus E.; Rodríguez‐Sánchez, Iram P.; Guzmán-Esquivel, José; Martínez‐Fierro, Margarita L.; Ceja-Espiritu, Gabriel; Toro-Equihua, Mario Del; Barajas-Saucedo, Carlos E; Delgado-Enciso, Osiris G; Lara-Esqueda, Agustín; Muñiz-Ramirez, Viridiana; Delgado‐Enciso, Iván

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Health and economic measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic- Effect on street vendors

Romero-Michel

Mokay-Ramírez

Delgado‐Machuca

et al. 2021

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic affects human health and the global economy. Its evolution is unpredictable, making it hard for governments to provide response actions suited for all populations. Meanwhile, informal street workers carry on with their labor despite contingency measures to sustain their lives. The objective was to conduct a case-control study to become aware of how street vendors' economy is affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: During phase 2 of the COVID-19 pandemic in a Mexican suburban city. We interviewed informal street vendors (cases) and formal employees (controls). Results: Before mobility restrictions were in place, population income came 1.5% from formal employment and 23.5% from informal employment (street vendors). Informal employees lived on less than the equivalent of 1.5 Big Macs per day (p <0.001). After the contingency measures, formal employment kept the same, while the informal employment ratio increased to 57.4% (p < 0.001). The street vendors were almost 100-times less likely to be concerned about the coronavirus outbreak (p < 0.001) and were 38-times less likely to stop working compared with the formal workers (p < 0.001). Conclusions: We have proven that street vendors are a sector of the population that is highly vulnerable to significant economic loss due to contingency measures. Informal workers cannot stop working despite the “Stay at Home” initiative because the government has not implemented strategies that guarantee their survival and their families. Therefore, street vendors continue to be a source of the virus's spread throughout cities.

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Health and economic measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic- Effect on street vendors

Romero-Michel

Mokay-Ramírez

Delgado‐Machuca

et al. 2021

J Infect Dev Ctries

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The Theory of Emerging Adulthood in Latin America: A Scoping Review

Muñoz Carreño,

Cova Solar,

Sánchez-Queija

et al. 2024

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The existence of a new distinctive stage in the human life cycle, known as “Emerging Adulthood (EA),” is a subject of great discussion and research. The emergence of this stage is attributed to sociodemographic transformations in recent decades, resulting in the prolongation of the acquisition of adult roles, especially in high-income countries. The relevance of the theory of EA in middle- and low-income countries is less clear. The main objective was to analyze the studies conducted to date on the theory of EA in Latin America. Results showed that most of the publications are quantitative and revealed that Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico are the countries that most publications. The most studied topics are identity and developmental transition. Pending challenges include involving more Latin American countries, increasing collaborations, establishing connections with public policies, and incorporating a critical perspective in the conceptualization of the theory of EA in Latin America.

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Substance Use and Mental Health in Emerging Adult University Students Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico: A Comparative Study

Hernandez-Fuentes,

Romero-Michel,

Guzmán-Sandoval

et al. 2024

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted mental health and substance use patterns, particularly among young adults. Objective: This study aimed to assess changes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and substance use among university students in Mexico before, during, and after the pandemic. Methods: Using a repeated cross-sectional design, this study was conducted with university students in Mexico across three periods: pre-pandemic (2017 and 2019); during the pandemic (2021); and post-pandemic (2023). A total of 2167 students were interviewed during one of the three periods. Standardized scales measured anxiety, depression, self-esteem, Erotic Response and Sexual Orientation Scale (EROS), and substance use. Results: showed a marked and significant increase in the proportion of students with anxiety (40.0%, 71.7%, and 79.6%) and depression (14.4%, 61.9%, and 62.6%) during the pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic periods, respectively. Self-esteem significantly decreased during and after the pandemic, compared to pre-pandemic, particularly among females. The proportion of students categorized as moderate/high-risk for their substance use changed over time, showing a reduction in alcohol use (from 29.9% to 20.2%) and tobacco use (from 26.0% to 18.2%) but an increase in sedative use (from 7.1% to 11.7%), before vs after the pandemic, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that anxiety, low self-esteem, and increased sedative use were consistently linked to a heightened risk of depression during and after the pandemic. Notably, anxiety and depression levels remained in a proportion significantly elevated even in the post-pandemic period. Conclusions: These findings underscore the enduring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions, early detection strategies, and customized educational programs to effectively support students’ mental well-being in the ongoing post-pandemic era.

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The Automobile as a Sexual Enhancer: How Having a Car Affects the Sexual Behavior of Emerging Adults That Are University Students

Cited by 3 publications

References 19 publications

Health and economic measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic- Effect on street vendors

Health and economic measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic- Effect on street vendors

The Theory of Emerging Adulthood in Latin America: A Scoping Review

Substance Use and Mental Health in Emerging Adult University Students Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico: A Comparative Study

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