A physical activity assessment of Wroclaw Medical University students with IPAQ – long questionnaire: a cross sectional study

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and preliminarily explore possible risk factors of physical activity-related injury (PARI) occurrences among Chinese university students via a multicentre mixed survey.DesignCross-sectional study.ParticipantsA total of 4758 undergraduates graded 1–3 in nine universities in three Chinese cities were enrolled via cluster random sampling and completed the self-administered online questionnaires during March and April 2017.Main outcome measuresPARI in the past 12 months.ResultsOf the 4758 participants, 1081 sustained PARI in the past 12 months, with an overall PARI incidence rate of 22.7% (27.3% (367/1343) in males and 20.9%(714/3415) in females). Around one-quarter of the injured (26.4%) suffered from PARI over at least three episodes. More than half of the injured subjects experienced physical activity (PA) absenteeism and sought medical attention. All PA indicators were significantly and positively associated with PARI, with a frequency of sports and leisure-time vigorous-intensity PA (VPA) participation being the strongest (adjusted OR: 1.079, 95% CI: 1.018 to 1.144). Moreover, males (OR=1.199), Shantou students (OR=4.239), year 1 students (OR=1.287), university and other sports team members (OR=1.717–2.360) and those with insufficient sleep time (OR=1.262–1.333) were also at a higher risk of PARI.ConclusionsPARI is prevalent among university students in China. The frequency of sports and leisure-time VPA participation was most strongly associated with PARI among all PA indicators. These data can inform future programmes for injury intervention among university students. Safety issues should also be emphasised when promoting PA among the public to reduce PARI.

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Female University Students’ Physical Activity Levels and Associated Factors—A Cross-Sectional Study in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph10083502 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 3502-3517 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Atika Khalaf ◽

Örjan Ekblom ◽

Jan Kowalski ◽

Vanja Berggren ◽

Albert Westergren ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

University Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Levels

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516 Prevalence and Characterizations of Current Smoking Habit of Iranian Medical University Students: A Cross-sectional Study

Asian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s1876-2018(11)60336-5 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. S86

Author(s):

T.B. Seghatoleslam ◽

H. HabiP ◽

K. Agin

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Smoking Habit ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Current Smoking ◽

Medical University

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The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Exam Anxiety Level in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Scientific Research and Management ◽

10.18535/ijsrm/v8i04.mp03 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (04) ◽

pp. 336-341

Author(s):

ümit Yalçın

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Physical Activity Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Activity Level ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exam Anxiety ◽

The Relationship ◽

Inactive Group

Introduction: Anxiety, depression and other mental problems are one of the important health problems on university campuses. The anxiety created by the exams in the students negatively affects the students' attitude and success towards the lessons. The studies carried out, the understanding the relationship between exercise, depression and anxiety, and positive results obtained were satisfying and also increased the value given to this issue. In our study, we examined the relationship between university students' physical activity level and exam anxiety. Material-Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 175 volunteer university students who did and did not do sports. The International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (IPAQ) Long Form was used to measure the level of physical activity and the Exam Anxiety Inventory to determine the level of anxiety. Results: The rate of female patients was significantly higher in the inactive group than the minimally active and active group (p ˂ 0.05). In the inactive group, the test anxiety score was significantly higher (p ˂ 0.05) than the minimally active and active group. Conclusion: As a result, our research revealed that the physical activity levels of university students are quite low, especially in female students, and there is a relationship between the level of physical activity and anxiety.

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Barriers to research activities as perceived by medical university students: A cross-sectional study

Avicenna Journal of Medicine ◽

10.4103/ajm.ajm_121_18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

pp. 0 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ali Safari-Moradabadi ◽

Sakineh Dadipoor ◽

Ali Ramezankhani ◽

Teamur Aghamolaei

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Research Activities ◽

Medical University

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Modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases among medical and non-medical University students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A cross sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15669/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Suddeys Abdulbasat ◽

Method Kazaura

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Alcohol Consumption ◽

University Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dar Es Salaam ◽

Modifiable Risk Factors ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Undergraduates ◽

Medical University

Abstract Background: Currently, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the global health problems accounting for more than 70% of deaths. Yet, healthcare, workers, university and college students who are key educators to the public are at high risk of NCDs. The objective of this study was to assess modifiable risk factors for NCDs among medical and non-medical university students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: A cross-sectional study included respondents from six universities; split equally between medical and non-medical programmes. From universities with medical programmes, we randomly selected students in clinical track. We administered a modified WHO STEP-1 questionnaire to collect data on modifiable risk factors of NCDs.Results: A total of 574 students participated in the study. Of these, 315 (54.9%) undergraduates were in medical programmes. Few, 7 (3.1%), of the non-medical undergraduates and 14 (4.7%) of the non-medical undergraduates had none of the NCDs risk factors. The proportion of harmful alcohol consumption among medical and non-medical university students was 15 (4.8%) and 6 (2.3%) respectively. Students reporting sedentary lifestyle was significantly (p < 0.01) higher among non-medical undergraduates, 97 (37.5%), as compared to 82 (31.2%) students in non-medical universities. Undergraduates in non-medical programmes have 10% significantly increased prevalence ratio of high modifiable risk as compared to medical university students, (aPR=1.1, 95%CI: 1.0–1.2) independent of age and sex.Conclusion: Tobacco and armful alcohol consumption among students in medical and non-medical universities is low. Reported physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are high. We suggest broader communication strategies targeting university students in medical and non-medical programmes on dangers of NCDs and awareness of their modifiable risk factors.

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