Risk and Protective Behaviors and Related Factors among Students of Ministry of Science

This research aimed to study risk behaviors and related factors in Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT) students. The Population of Study were all of MSRT students, except Payam Noor University and Elmi Karbordi University. Due to the nature of research (census), Statistical population and sample has been equally considered. A 92 item questionnaire used as data gathering instrument. The questionnaire measures different dimensions, such as demographic information, risk factors, protective factors, coping styles, suicide related factors, substance abuse and attitude to counseling. Data analysis was done by descriptive methods. Results showed Boys compared with girls are more at risk for substance abuse; Dormitory students compared with non-dormitory students are more at risk for substance abuse; religion and social support have negative correlation with substance abuse; emotional and avoidance coping styles, have positive correlation with substance abuse; Girls compared with boys are more at risk for suicide; Dormitory students compared with non-dormitory students are more at risk for suicide; religion and social support have negative correlation with suicide; emotional and avoidance coping styles, have positive correlation with suicide and problem based coping style has negative correlation with suicide.