Publications by authors named "Kevin McGirr"
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- The study investigated the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in helping individuals in a temporary accommodation homeless service in Ireland quit smoking, highlighting the high prevalence of smoking-related diseases in this population.
- A total of 23 participants were involved, who received ENDS devices and e-liquids; while most reported reduced cigarette consumption, significant follow-up challenges were noted due to data privacy, transient living situations, and participant compliance issues.
- Statistically significant improvements in nicotine dependence were observed, but reductions in carbon monoxide levels and cravings were not conclusive; side effects from vaping included minor physical complaints, indicating both challenges and potential benefits of this cessation method.
The present study assessed the mental health of adolescents in Puducherry, India. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 291 students (121 male and 170 female) in the 14-17year old age group, grades IX and XI. The students were recruited from private, public, co-ed and single sex schools.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study aimed to understand spirituality and its relationships with socioeconomic status (SES), religious background, social support, and mental health among Indian university students. It was hypothesized that (1) female university students will be more spiritual than male university students, (2) four domains of spirituality will differ significantly across socioeconomic and religious background of the university students in addition to social support, and (3) there will be a positive relationship between spirituality and mental health of university students, irrespective of gender. A group of 475 postgraduate students aged 20-27 years, 241 males and 234 females, from various disciplines of Pondicherry University, India, participated in the study.
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