scholarly journals Fiabilidad de un cuestionario de modos, tiempo y distancia de desplazamiento en estudiantes universitarios (Reliability of a questionnaire on commuting modes, time, and distance in university students)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 210-214
Author(s):  
Ximena Alejandra Palma Leal ◽  
Danica Escobar Gómez ◽  
Palma Chillón ◽  
Fernando Rodríguez-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Perfect Agreement ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

Introducción: El desplazamiento activo es una oportunidad para incorporar actividad física en las rutinas diarias de los universitarios, alcanzar las recomendaciones de actividad física y ayudar en la prevención de enfermedades en la vida adulta. Objetivo: comprobar la fiabilidad de un cuestionario sobre el desplazamiento activo en universitarios. Métodos: un total de 110 (33 mujeres y 77 hombres) universitarios con edades entre los 19 y 26 años, participaron en este estudio. Los participantes completaron un cuestionario sobre el modo de desplazamiento a la universidad y sus variantes en dos instancias (test y retest). Para evaluar la fiabilidad de este cuestionario se calculó el coeficiente Kappa (𝞳) y Coeficiente de Correlación de Intraclase (ICC), lo que fue analizado mediante el software estadístico SPSS. Resultados: Los valores de 𝞳 sobre el modo de desplazamiento en ida y vuelta a la universidad se encuentran en un acuerdo casi perfecto con valores de 0.882; 0.822 respectivamente. Los valores de ICC en distancia ida y vuelta a la universidad fueron 0,945; 0,962 respectivamente y para tiempo ida y vuelta a la universidad fueron 0,976; 0,976 respectivamente, siendo valores de acuerdo casi perfecto según el intervalo. Conclusión: El cuestionario muestra ser un instrumento confiable para la población universitaria, teniendo buena fiabilidad en todos sus ítems, obteniendo valores de 𝞳 e ICC altos. El no presentar valores de p significativos, refuerza la alta fiabilidad del cuestionario.Abstract. Introduction: Active commuting is an opportunity to incorporate physical activity in the daily routines of university students, so to achieve physical activity recommendations and help preventing diseases in adult life. Objective: to verify the reliability of a questionnaire about active commuting in university students. Methods: a total of 110 university students (33 women and 77 men) aged between 19 and 26 years old participated in this study. Participants completed a questionnaire on how they commute to the university and commuting variants in two separated measurement sessions (test and retest). In order to evaluate the reliability of this questionnaire, Kappa (κ) coefficient and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) were calculated using SPSS statistical software. Results: κ scores for commuting to and from university were found in almost perfect agreement, with values of 0.882 and 0.822 respectively. ICC scores on distance to and from university were 0.945 and 0.962 respectively; and for time to and from university they were 0.976 and 0.976 respectively, the values being in almost perfect agreement based on the interval. Conclusion: The questionnaire shows to be a reliable instrument for the university population, showing good reliability in all its items, with high κ and ICC values. The lack of significant p values reinforces the high reliability of the questionnaire.

scholarly journals Active Commuting to University and its Association with Sociodemographic Factors and Physical Activity Levels in Chilean Students

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaira Barranco-Ruiz ◽  
Carolina Cruz León ◽  
Emilio Villa-González ◽  
Ximena Palma Leal ◽  
Palma Chillón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The University

Background and Objectives: Active commuting to and from university (ACU) could be a strategy to increase physical activity levels (PA) and promote health in young university students. We aimed to a) examine the patterns of commuting to university in Chilean students; b) the association between the mode of commuting to and from university and socio-demographic factors and PA-levels. Materials and Methods: A total of 496 university students (21.6 ± 2.4 years old) from two universities from Valparaíso (central coast of Chile) participated in this study. Personal data, home address, socio-economic status, PA, and the usual mode of commuting to and from the university were self-reported by a questionnaire. The commute distances were objectively measured using Google-Maps-software. Associations were examined using binary logistic regressions. Results: The main mode of commuting was by bus (to university: 55.2% vs. from university: 59.3%; p < 0.001). The least used mode was cycling (1.4% to and from university). Students living >5-km from university were less active commuters than those living in closer distances: (2–5 km, odds ratio (OR): 4.424, 95% and 95% confidence intervals (CI): 2.443–8.011, p < 0.001; 2 km, OR: 143.052, 95% CI: 55.154–371.030, p < 0.001). Students with low PA-levels were less active commuters than those with medium (OR: 1.446; 95% CI: 0.864–2.421; p = 0.160) or higher levels (OR: 1.880; 95% CI: 1.880–1.094; p = 0.022). Students who lived between 2 and 5 km, presented a significant association to be active commuters when they showed medium PA-levels (OR: 5.244, 95% CI: 1.358–20.246; p = 0.016). Conclusions: Chilean university students from Valparaíso are mainly passive commuters using public transport as the main mode of commuting to and from university; longer distances from home to the university are associated with low PA levels. ACU in distances between 2–5 km (mainly walking) could contribute to having medium PA-levels in Chilean university students. Thus, promoting the ACU walking to and from the university in such distances could be an effective strategy to increase the overall PA levels in Chilean university students.

scholarly journals Environmental and Psychosocial Barriers Affect the Active Commuting to University in Chilean Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1818
Author(s):  
Antonio Castillo-Paredes ◽  
Natalia Inostroza Jiménez ◽  
Maribel Parra-Saldías ◽  
Ximena Palma-Leal ◽  
José Luis Felipe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Psychosocial Barriers ◽  
The University

Biking and walking are active commuting, which is considered an opportunity to create healthy habits. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the main environmental and psychosocial barriers perceived by students, leading to less Active Commuting (AC) to university and to not reaching the Physical Activity (PA) recommendations. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1349 university students (637 men and 712 women) were selected. A self-reported questionnaire was applied to assess the mode of commuting, PA level and barriers to the use of the AC. Results: Women presented higher barriers associated with passive commuting than men. The main barriers for women were “involves too much planning” (OR: 5.25; 95% CI: 3.14–8.78), “It takes too much time” (OR: 4.62; 95% CI: 3.05–6.99) and “It takes too much physical effort “ (OR: 3.18; 95% CI: 2.05–4.94). In men, the main barriers were “It takes too much time” (OR: 4.22; 95% CI: 2.97–5.99), “involves too much planning” (OR: 2.49; 95% CI: 1.67–3.70) and “too much traffic along the route” (OR: 2.07; 95% CI: 1.47–2.93). Psychosocial barriers were found in both sexes. Conclusions: Psychosocial and personal barriers were more positively associated with passive commuting than environmental barriers. Interventions at the university are necessary to improve the perception of AC and encourage personal organization to travel more actively.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Medical Students of Jazan University: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Husam Eldin Elsawi Khalafalla ◽  
Mohamed Salih Mahfouz ◽  
Muath Hassan Ibrahim Najmi ◽  
Sayyaf Abdullah Mohammad Najmi ◽  
Qasem Ali Yahya Arishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is one of the most important factors that affect human health; it reduces the chances of hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, breast and colon cancer, and depression.OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to measure prevalence of physical activity and to determine the factors affecting the level of physical activity among medical student in Jazan University.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of medical colleges of Jazan University. A random sample of 419 was determined using most recent physical activity prevalence. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection.RESULTS: There is a high prevalence of inactivity among study participants (88.1%). Females (91.7%) were more significantly (p value=0.013) inactive than males (83.8%). The most influential barrier perceived by participants is (heavy) academic work as well as lack of places for physical activity; the latter factor being more effective in hindering female students' physical activity.CONCLUSION: Results revealed that the inactivity rate was very high among medical students. The results of this study call for a well-planned intervention at the university level for improving the level of physical activity among university students.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Tea Consumption among University Students of South-Eastern Region of Bangladesh and Associated Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1357-1361
Author(s):  
Jakia Sultana Jothi ◽  
Nahidur Rahman ◽  
Anindya Chakraborty ◽  
Shireen Akther
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Behaviour Pattern ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Tea Consumption ◽  
Stimulant Effect ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Regular Consumption ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

Tea has become an integral part of our culture and everyday life due to taste, together with a refreshing and mildly stimulant effect. The study was carried out to investigate the behaviour pattern and prevalence observed due to regular consumption of tea as a source of caffeine among the university students using a self-reported validated questionnaire. Socio-demographic and data related to tea consumption pattern were collected and analysed statistically. Among 245 study participants, the majority chose a greater proportion of tea (83.7%) followed by coffee (14.7%). The main reasons for tea consumption by university students included keeping alert during the examination period (38.8%), followed by the removal of anxiety and stress. Students (around 61%) mostly consume 2-3 cup of tea per day. According to the study, 12.7% of students had never consumed tea. More than two-thirds (66.9%) of the students reported having a sound sleep, normal BMI and blood pressure, a majority of them were engaged with regular physical exercise. The study also illustrated that most of the students (52.7%) give priority to the quality of the product rather than price, brand and taste while buying packaged tea leaves. Thus, this study provides basics about the prevalence and presents a recommendation for expanding tea consumption market among the university students.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Physical Activity among the University Students in the Visegrad (V4) Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongrác Ács ◽  
◽  
Józef Bergier ◽  
Ferdinand Salonna ◽  
Jan Junger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
University Students ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Motivaciones de los estudiantes Universitarios ante la práctica de actividad físico-deportiva de tiempo libre. Las actividades náuticas

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
José M. Aguilar ◽  
Irene Hernández Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Water Sports ◽  
The University ◽  
Los Grupos ◽  
Very High ◽  
Positive Motivation ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

El estudio de los perfiles motivacionales proporciona información detallada sobre los hábitos de los grupos de personas hacia la práctica de la actividad física, permitiendo poder fomentar una motivación más positiva y conseguir una mayor adherencia a la práctica. Así el objetivo de este estudio ha sido clarificar cuáles son las motivaciones frente a la práctica de actividad físico-deportiva de una muestra de jóvenes universitarios, incidiendo especialmente en las actividades náuticas. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 1011 estudiantes de la Universidad de Almería (España). El instrumento utilizado fue el cuestionario de hábitos físicos-deportivos y de práctica de deportes náuticos. Los resultados obtenidos apuntan que los principales motivos para desarrollar la práctica deportiva fueron la flexibilidad horaria y una adecuada a la disponibilidad de su tiempo libre, seguido de la cercanía a su domicilio de las instalaciones. Otros motivos son por diversión, o estar con su grupo de amigos. Respecto a las actividades náuticas, se decide practicar o no sólo porque les gustan, seguido del interés por estar en contacto con el medio natural y acuático. Las modalidades náuticas más practicadas son el piragüismo y la natación. En relación al abandono de la práctica deportiva, claramente se produce por la falta de tiempo por el estudio o el trabajo. Es evidente que la falta de tiempo por los estudios o por el trabajo, perjudica gravemente la adherencia a la actividad física, pero existen porcentajes muy altos de personas (62%) que admiten no practicar por pereza y desgana, por lo que se deben buscar nuevas estrategias de motivación para que aumente la adherencia a la actividad físico deportiva.Palabras clave: Motivación, práctica de actividad física y deportiva, actividades náuticas, hábitos físicos y deportivos, universitarios. Motivations of the University students in the physical and sports practice of free time. The nautical activitiesABSTRACTThe study of motivational profiles provides detailed information on the habits of groups of people to the practice of physical activity, allowing fostering a more positive motivation and achieving greater adherence to practice. So the aim of this study was to clarify the motivations are against the practice of physical and sporting a sample of university students, with special emphasis on water sports activity. The sample consisted of 1011 students from the University of Almeria (Spain). The instrument used was the questionnaire physical - sporting habits and water sports. The results indicate that the main reasons for developing sport and flexible hours were adequate to the availability of leisure, followed by proximity to your home facilities. Other reasons are for fun, or to be with his Universitarios y actividades náuticas © Psy, Soc, & Educ, 2016, Vol. 8(3) 230 friends. Concerning water activities, it was decided not to practice or just because they like them, followed by the wish to be in contact with the natural aquatic environment. The most practiced nautical activities are canoeing and swimming. In relation to the abandonment of the sport is clearly caused by the lack of time for study or work. Clearly the lack of time for study or work, seriously undermines adherence to physical activity, but there are very high percentages (62 %) who admit no laziness and unwillingness to practice, so you should seek new motivational strategies to increase adherence to physical activity sports.Keywords: Motivation; practice of physical and sports activity; nautical activities; Physical and sports habits; university student.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Habits and Determinants, Sedentary Behaviour and Lifestyle in University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aida Carballo-Fazanes ◽  
Javier Rico-Díaz ◽  
Roberto Barcala-Furelos ◽  
Ezequiel Rey ◽  
José E. Rodríguez-Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Santiago De Compostela ◽  
Sedentary Behaviours ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Sense Of Satisfaction ◽  
The University ◽  
Older Siblings

University students, as a result of their lifestyles, represent a section of the population that is most likely to adopt sedentary behaviours. The aim of the present study was to analyse the determining factors dictating the performance of physical activity as well as sedentary behaviour among university students. A total of 608 students (64.6% women) from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) were selected by stratified random sampling to take part in the study, which involved completing a questionnaire on lifestyle and physical activity. Of the participating students, 69.6% indicated that they performed physical activity; the main reasons given were to maintain fitness and for health, while a lack of time and laziness were the principal reasons given for abandoning or not taking up physical exercise. Significant associations were established between not doing physical activity and the time exposed to screens, time studying, feeling low and smoking; on the other hand, associations could be seen between doing physical activity and the participation of relatives (parents, mothers, partners, older siblings and friends) in physical activity, as well as a positive sense of satisfaction relating to physical education taught in schools. In conclusion, most of the university students did some physical activity, which was associated with less sedentary behaviour, while the influence of school physical education and of the habits of relatives played an important role.

scholarly journals Level of physical activity and related factors in university health areas: a longitudinal study

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaynne Silva Oliveira ◽  
◽  
Camilla Silva Rodrigues ◽  
Alair Reis Araújo ◽  
Zilane Veloso de Barros Viegas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Health Area ◽  
The University ◽  
Health Field

Physical inactivity ranks fourth among the main risk factors for mortality worldwide. Aim to relate a change or increase in the level of physical activity with socioeconomic variables and lifestyle over a six-month period in university students in the health field. This is a longitudinal study, consisting of 167 university students in the health area in northeastern Brazil. Use the "Map of Physical Activity and Health-MAFIS" as an instrument or questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of frequency and percentage, square test, posterior assembly of the logistic regression model. The results show that the university students who responded are “barely able” to wake up an hour earlier to perform protected physical activities by 78% (OR: 0.217; CI: 0.056-0.83) against the practice of AFLAZ compared to those who consider " quite capable ". It was concluded that the willingness to wake up 1 hour earlier is related to doing physical activity over a period of six months in health students.

scholarly journals Estilo de vida en adultos jóvenes universitarios de Barranquilla, Colombia. Diferencias según sexo y estatus socioeconómico (Lifestyle of university students from Barranquilla, Colombia. Differences according sex and socioeconomic status)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 979-987
Author(s):  
Yisel Pinillos Patiño ◽  
Enny Oviedo Argumedo ◽  
Roberto Rebolledo Cobos ◽  
Yaneth Herazo Beltrán ◽  
Patricia Valencia Fontalvo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Environment ◽  
The University

  El estilo de vida es concebido como un comportamiento cotidiano y que permanece en el tiempo, el cual evidencia los patrones individuales de conducta de una persona; además, y está determinado por factores sociales, culturales y personales. La etapa universitaria se constituye en este sentido, en una oportunidad para promover la modificación de hábitos por conductas saludables. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar los estilos de vida en estudiantes universitarios y las diferencias según el sexo y el estatus socioeconómico. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo de corte transversal con 508 universitarios a quienes se les aplicó una encuesta auto administrada sobre sus condiciones sociodemográficas, mientras que los estilos de vida fueron evaluados mediante el cuestionario de Perfil del Estilo de Vida de Pender II (PEVP-II). Se observó que solo el 24,02% (n=122) de la muestra controla frecuentemente los niveles de azúcares y de grasas el 21,85% (n=111), en su alimentación; más del 20% (n=102) no realiza actividad física, entre el 20 (n=102) y 30% (n=152) no regulan los azúcares o incluyen frutas y vegetales en sus dietas; los promedios inferiores al 60%(n=305) en los factores asociados contemplados en el estudio, infieren que los encuestados no mantienen un estilo de vida saludable. En el período de la vida universitaria, el estilo de vida está influenciado por cambios de comportamientos asociados a la formación personal, al entorno familiar y al contexto cultural y social en que desarrolla cada individuo. Los bajos niveles de práctica de actividad física y la presencia de hábitos considerados riesgosos en la dimensión nutricional, pueden estar relacionados con los estilos de vida, y propiciar el desarrollo de enfermedades no transmisibles que conllevan a incrementar la morbilidad y mortalidad en las etapas del curso de la vida del ser humano.  Abstract. Lifestyles are everyday behaviors that show an individual's way of life and are usually maintained over time. The university stage is an important period to establish healthy habits for the rest of life. The objective of the study was to determine the lifestyles of university students and the differences according to sex and socioeconomic status. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 508 university students to whom a self-administered survey was applied on their sociodemographic conditions, while their lifestyles were evaluated using the PEVP-II questionnaire. It was observed that only 24.02% of the sample frequently controlled the levels of sugars and fats, 21.85%, in their diet; more than 20% do not perform physical activity, between 20 and 30% do not regulate sugars or include fruits and vegetables in their diets; the averages lower than 60% in the associated factors contemplated in the study, infer that the respondents do not maintain a healthy lifestyle. Finally, it is concluded that low levels of physical activity practice and the presence of habits considered risky in the nutritional dimension, may be related to lifestyles, making this identification in the university environment can help decision-making for design of intervention strategies supported in the well-being of students.

scholarly journals RESULTS OF DISTANCE LEARNING OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-140
Author(s):  
E.I. Smirnova ◽  
O.A. Sukhostav
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Physical Exercises ◽  
Elective Courses ◽  
The University

The article reflects the specifics and analyses the results of distance learning of university students in the discipline “Elective courses in physical culture and sports” during the period of self-isolation. Changes in motivation, activity of students, their attitude to physical education, the ability to apply knowledge and skills in independent physical exercises, to adequately assess the level of their physical activity and physical fitness are shown.

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