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)

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.

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Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Well-Being Scale for People in the University Environment (Pitt Wellness Scale) Using a Crowdsourcing Approach: Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research ◽

10.2196/15075 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. e15075

Author(s):

Leming Zhou ◽

Bambang Parmanto

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Psychometric Analysis ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

University Environment ◽

Faculty And Staff ◽

Multiple Domains ◽

The University

Background Well-being has multiple domains, and these domains are unique to the population being examined. Therefore, to precisely assess the well-being of a population, a scale specifically designed for that population is needed. Objective The goal of this study was to design and validate a comprehensive well-being scale for people in a university environment, including students, faculty, and staff. Methods A crowdsourcing approach was used to determine relevant domains for the comprehensive well-being scale in this population and identify specific questions to include in each domain. A web-based questionnaire (Q1) was used to collect opinions from a group of university students, faculty, and staff about the domains and subdomains of the scale. A draft of a new well-being scale (Q2) was created in response to the information collected via Q1, and a second group of study participants was invited to evaluate the relevance and clarity of each statement. A newly created well-being scale (Q3) was then used by a third group of university students, faculty, and staff. A psychometric analysis was performed on the data collected via Q3 to determine the validity and reliability of the well-being scale. Results In the first step, a group of 518 university community members (students, faculty, and staff) indicated the domains and subdomains that they desired to have in a comprehensive well-being scale. In the second step, a second group of 167 students, faculty, and staff evaluated the relevance and clarity of the proposed statements in each domain. In the third step, a third group of 546 students, faculty, and staff provided their responses to the new well-being scale (Pitt Wellness Scale). The psychometric analysis indicated that the reliability of the well-being scale was high. Conclusions Using a crowdsourcing approach, we successfully created a comprehensive and highly reliable well-being scale for people in the university environment. Our new Pitt Wellness Scale may be used to measure the well-being of people in the university environment.

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Participation in Physical Activity is Associated with Well-being in European University Students

Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine ◽

10.26773/mjssm.210906 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 41-46

Author(s):

Miguel Peralta ◽

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João Santos ◽

Joana Bordado ◽

Duarte Henriques-Neto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

European Social Survey ◽

Health Perception ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

European University

This study’s objective was to analyse the associations between physical activity (PA) and well-being in a rep- resentative sample of European university students. This cross-sectional study was based on data from the European Social Survey round 6, 2012, comprising 3,143 European university students (1456 men and 1687 women) from 27 countries, with a mean age of 21.3±2.9 years. Socio-demographic data, PA, health perception, and the six dimensions of well-being were self-reported. Men reported practising PA more often than women did (4.4±2.2 versus 4.1 ± 2.2, p<0.001) and had better health perception (4.2±0.7 versus 4.1 ± 0.8, p<0.001) and total well-being score (5.5±1.2 versus 5.2 ± 1.3, p<0.001). PA frequency was linearly associated with health perception (p<0.001) as well as the overall well-being score (p<0.001). There is a positive association between PA and the well-being of European university students. This emphasizes the importance of PA in the university students’ lifestyle and the need to develop programmes that reduce physical inactivity.

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Motivational Climate and Physical Activity: A Multigroup Analysis in Romanian and Spanish University Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16112013 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (11) ◽

pp. 2013 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽

Georgian Badicu ◽

Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽

Manuel Castro-Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Motivational Climate ◽

Equation Model ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Task Oriented ◽

Family Functionality

Background: Motivational climate in sport is a psychosocial construct which is related with several factors, such as healthy habits and well-being, and is influenced by teachers, trainers, and parents. The aim of this study was to assess the relationships between motivational climate, family functionality, and physical activity within a population of students from Spain and Romania. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of university students specialization: physical education (n = 605; 20.71 ± 2.42 years old), using the perceived motivational climate in sport questionnaire-2 (PMCSQ-2), the physical activity questionnaire for adolescents (PAQ-A), and the family functionality scale (APGAR) as the main instruments. IBM SPSS Amos was used for data analysis in the structural equation model that was developed. Results: We observed positive relationships between task-oriented climate, family functionality, and the level of physical activity, showing higher regression weights for Spanish university students. Ego-oriented climate was negatively related to family functionality in Spanish university students, while this association was positive in Romanian students. Moreover, the relationship between physical activity and functional family was stronger in respondents from Spain. Conclusions: It can be pointed out that a better family functionality can promote higher levels of physical activity and self-determined motivations in sports shown by task-oriented motivational climates. Thus, it is essential to take into account the influence of family in the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

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Levels of Physical Activity, Patterns, and Perceived Barriers, Among University Students in Oman: A cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Social Science and Economics ◽

10.22158/ijsse.v1n1p49 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. p49

Author(s):

Amal Al Siyabi ◽

Ozayr Mahomed ◽

Huda Al Siyabi ◽

Sitwat Usman Langrial ◽

Salah T. Al Awaidy

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Short Form ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Physical Activity ◽

Highly Active

Objective: To investigate the prevalence, pattern, and the perceived barriers, of physical activity among Omani university students studying in Oman.Methodology: A self-administered questionnaire using the short-form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was disseminated to a selected sample of university students, from their second academic year onwards through Whats AppTM. Descriptive, Bivariate and multivariate analysis was conducted to measure patterns, levels and associated factors. Results: Overall 44% were classified as highly active, 30% as moderately active, and 26% as lowly active or inactive. Younger students (?22 years), male students, respondents with a positive perception of weight (normal or below), and self-perceived physically active (moderate to high) were more likely to engage in moderate to high physical activity. Students in university for ? 4 years (OR: 2.69) and students were members of sports youth clubs (OR: 2.76) were significantly more likely to engage in moderate or high physical activity. Lack of motivation was the top barrier of physical activity.Conclusions: More than a quarter of surveyed Omani university students were physically inactive which has the potential to have a detrimental effect on their health and well-being. Therefore, creating a conducive environment is essential for improving short and long-term health outcomes.

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior Regarding Healthy Lifestyle and Cancer Prevention Among Romanian University Students

Journal of Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.18.72400 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽

pp. 17s-17s

Author(s):

L.M. Lotrean

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Red Meat ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Healthy Lifestyle Promotion ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior

Background: Healthy lifestyle promotion represents an important component of cancer prevention. The habits formed during youth have short term and long term influences on health promotion and disease prevention, while it is very probable that they will continue also during adulthood. Aim: The aim of this study is the assessment of knowledge, attitudes and behavior related to healthy lifestyle and cancer prevention among Romanian university students. Methods: A cross sectional study was performed in 2017 among 400 university students from the 4 main universities from Cluj-Napoca, a big university city situated in northwest Romania. It used anonymous questionnaires which investigated several issues related to smoking, nutritional habits, physical activity and weight management of students. Results: More than 80% of the students were aware about the relationship between the risk for cancer and smoking as well as physical activity related activity. Two thirds of the students knew the effect on cancer risk of overweight and consumption of fruits and vegetables, while one third were aware of the effects of red meat consumption. One out of five students were overweight or obese, while 37% were smokers (smoked in the last month). The majority did not meet the recommendations of eating 400 g of fruits and vegetables daily, while almost one third declared eating more than 500 g of red meat weekly. Conclusion: Future studies should focus on development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs for healthy lifestyle promotion and cancer prevention among Romanian university students.

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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated with Physical Activity, Self-Concept and Sociodemographic Factors in University Student

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10080966 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 966 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Félix Zurita-Ortega ◽

Silvia San Román-Mata ◽

Ramón Chacón-Cuberos ◽

Manuel Castro-Sánchez ◽

José Muros

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Mediterranean Diet ◽

Religious Beliefs ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Concept ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

The University

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and to examine the relationship between MD adherence, physical activity, self-concept, and other sociodemographic factors; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study (N = 597; 18.99 ± 0.64 years) was conducted in a sample of university students from Ceuta, Melilla, and Granada (Spain). Religious beliefs and place of residence were directly reported, while physical activity and adherence to the MD were self-reported using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A) and the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index (KIDMED) respectively. Self-concept was evaluated using the Five-Factor Self-Concept Scale; (3) Results: Of those students reporting high levels of habitual physical activity, 82.3% also reported high adherence to the MD, with 17.7% reporting a medium adherence. Of students reporting no physical activity, 25.7% also reported medium adherence to the MD. No significant associations were found between the MD and religious beliefs. It was observed that the university campus was associated with the level of adherence to the MD (p = 0.030), with adherence being lowest in Ceuta and Melilla. Finally, the MD was associated with academic (p = 0.001) and physical self-concept (p = 0.005); 4) Conclusions: The MD should be promoted to university students, particularly those studying at Ceuta and Melilla, given the present findings of lower MD adherence. In addition, as higher MD adherence was also highlighted with more positive self-concept, its promotion would be beneficial in wider educational contexts.

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Fruit and vegetable intakes, associated characteristics and perceptions of current and future availability in Dutch university students

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s136898001800174x ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (11) ◽

pp. 1951-1959 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nicole van den Bogerd ◽

Jolanda Maas ◽

Jacob C Seidell ◽

S Coosje Dijkstra

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Vegetable Intake ◽

Farmers Markets ◽

Fruit And Vegetable ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Guidelines ◽

University Environment ◽

Excessive Alcohol ◽

The University

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate fruit and vegetable (F&V) intakes of university students and associated demographic and lifestyle characteristics, and students’ perceptions of F&V availability and F&V intervention strategies in the university environment.DesignCross-sectional questionnaire data were collected; F&V intakes were measured using a food frequency tool. Multivariable linear regression analyses were used to analyse the associations between demographic and lifestyle characteristics and F&V intakes.SettingUniversities in the Netherlands.SubjectsUniversity students (n 717).ResultsThe majority of students did not adhere to Dutch F&V guidelines (71 % and 93 %, respectively). Fruit intake was lower among students who were male, living independently, enrolled in a technical study, not adhering to physical activity guidelines, and heavy to excessive alcohol drinkers. Vegetable intake was lower among students who were non-Dutch, living with their parents, not adhering to physical activity guidelines, and moderate and heavy to excessive alcohol drinkers. Most students perceived that their university environment offers sufficient healthy foods (60 %) and F&V (65 %), but also indicated that their F&V intakes would increase with interventions concerning affordable F&V in the university canteen (64 %) or university supermarket (60 %). Students were less disposed to indicate that weekly local farmers’ markets, vegetable parcels or a vegetable garden would increase their F&V intakes.ConclusionsDutch university students do not consume enough F&V. Future efforts that aim to promote students’ F&V intakes should consider the differences between subgroups based on demographic and lifestyle characteristics and that affordable F&V in the university environment might be an effective strategy.

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Comprehensive assessment of the lifestyle of students studying at the Agrarian University

Sanitarnyj vrač (Sanitary Inspector) ◽

10.33920/med-08-2106-07 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 69-79

Author(s):

Natalya Ivanovna Latyshevskaya ◽

Natalya Viktorovna Levchenko ◽

Vladimir Sergeevich Kulikov ◽

Ekaterina Vyacheslavovna Kanishcheva

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Risk Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Daily Routine ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Year Students ◽

The University

The article presents the results of a cross-sectional study of the lifestyle of students of an agricultural university. A quantitative assessment (in points) of the components of the way of life is given. In total, 5 blocks were identified that are significant in the formation of students’ health: healthy nutrition, the value of daily physical activity, daily routine, adherence to the rules of personal hygiene and the absence of bad habits. The data obtained indicate that of the total number of factors that have a significant impact on the formation of a healthy lifestyle of students, are nutrition, physical activity, and daily routine. First-year students were found to have: violation of the frequency and regularity of meals, rare use of hot food at the university, deficit of motor activity, insufficient duration of night sleep, especially severe violations in the group of girls. The study made it possible to identify risk groups among students as a whole in terms of lifestyle, as well as in its individual components that require correction. It was found that the number of students leading a healthy lifestyle (option I) is higher among 5th year boys and 3th year girls. A lifestyle with a risk to health (option III) is more typical for 1st year girls. The performed correlation analysis showed the presence of connections between the factors «nutrition», «daily physical activity», «daily routine», as well as their individual components, more pronounced in the group of 3 and 5 year students. The obtained data are presented to the administration of the university for the joint development of a complex of preventive and health-improving measures, taking into account the priority behavioral risks characteristic of students of different age and sex groups.

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Reasons for food choices in nursing university students

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice ◽

10.5430/jnep.v11n2p50 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 50

Author(s):

Fernanda Carneiro Mussi ◽

Caren Lorena Menezes Freitas ◽

Tássia Teles Santana de Macêdo ◽

Eliane Barbosa de Souza ◽

Alana De Souza Reis Carneiro

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Food Choice ◽

Food Choices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

University Environment ◽

Complex Process ◽

The Mean ◽

The University ◽

Nursing Course

Background and objective: Food choice is a complex process that involves sensory and non-sensory characteristics, therefore, sociocultural, and psychological factors. The purpose of this study was to describe the reasons for food choices of nursing university students.Methods: Cross-sectional study with 286 university students of the nursing course at a public university in Salvador/BA. Data were obtained by applying sociodemographic and academic life characterization instruments. The reasons for food choices were evaluated by the Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ). The data were analyzed in percentages and the reasons for food choices by calculating the unweighted mean of each factor.Results: There was a predominance of females (90.2%), unmarried with partners (90.9%), black race/color (87.8%). and the mean age was 23.4 years old (sd = 4.4). The majority of the students had semester load between 401 and 500 hours (58.8%) and attended university in two or more shifts (80.4%). Among the nine dimensions of the instrument, Sensory Appeal (x̄ = 3.35), Price (x̄ = 3.27) and Health (x̄ = 3.18) were the three most important for food choice. The familiarity and ethical concern factors were the least considered. Considering the FCQ items, the students chose the foods first because they were tasty (x̄ = 3.52), healthy (x̄ = 3.47) and of good price (x̄ = 3.40).Conclusions: For the students, the sensory appeal was the main reason for choosing food, being more relevant than price and health. Thus, there is need to consider the supply of healthy, attractive, and affordable foods in the university environment.

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Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Psychological Well-Being Among Male University Students in South East, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/15579883211008337 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 155798832110083

Author(s):

Fabian Chibunine Ugwueze ◽

Olaoluwa Samson Agbaje ◽

Prince Christian Ifeanachor Umoke ◽

Eyuche Lawretta Ozoemena

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Personal Growth ◽

Purpose In Life ◽

Young Men ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Male University Students

This study aimed to evaluate the associations between physical activity (PA) and psychological well-being (PWB) among male university students. An institutionally based cross-sectional study was completed by 243 young men aged 18–30 years in a Nigerian public university. PA was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and PWB was measured by Ryff’s Scale of Psychological Well-being (PWB). The mean age of the participants was 24.9 ( SD = 7.61) and majority (39.1%) of the participants was aged 18–22 years. Regarding PA, 16.0%, 64.2%, and 19.8% of the participants had low, moderate, and high PA levels, respectively. The mean total PWB score was 119.9 ( SD = 23.64). For the domains of PWB, male students had mean scores of 25.73 ( SD = 6.05), 19.42 ( SD = 6.82), 25.75 (6.10), 14.12 ( SD = 3.89), 13.70 ( SD = 4.04) and 21.12 (4.92) for self-acceptance, autonomy, positive relations, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth, respectively. Total PA (total MET min/week) was associated with the total PWB scores ( β = 0.13, p < .05). The total PA METs was significantly associated with self-acceptance ( β = 0.13, p < .05). positive relations ( β = 0.16, p < .05), purpose in life ( β = 0.39, p < .05). Vigorous PA METs showed significantly negative effect on personal growth (β = −0.28, p < .05) and accounted for 2.0% of the variance of personal growth. PA accounted for 2.5% and 1.2% of the variance of positive relations and purpose in life, respectively., Most of the young men had moderate levels of PA and PWB. PA was significantly associated with PWB among the young men. Male sensitive evidence-based health promotion interventions should aim at promoting PA and PWB among male university students.

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