1
|
Popiolek-Kalisz J, Cakici C, Szczygiel K, Przytula A. The Impact of Education Level on Individual Lifestyle Behaviors among Dietetics Students and Professionals. Clocks Sleep 2024; 6:85-96. [PMID: 38390948 PMCID: PMC10885025 DOI: 10.3390/clockssleep6010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Lifestyle and habits are acquired in the family environment and then shaped by the potential influence of the environment and received education. In recent years, there has been growing interest in understanding the relationship between sleep and dietary behaviors in various health professionals, including medical and dietetics professionals and students, as well as their self-perceived knowledge and attitudes. Despite the importance of this topic, there is a lack of research on the assessment of individual behaviors in dietetics students and professionals. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of education level on individual behaviors regarding nutrition, sleep, and physical activity in dietetics students and professionals. 71 dietetics students and professionals were enrolled in this study. Their overall knowledge, sleep, and nutritional behavior were assessed with a validated Questionnaire of Eating Behaviors at the beginning of their dietetics university education and then prospectively after a year. It was also compared to dieticians who already graduated. The analysis showed that the educational level did not correlate with sleep length or the physical activity level. However, the educational level was correlated with dietary knowledge and properly self-assessed by the participants. Significant differences were observed in both the prospective and comparative analyses. The educational level and knowledge were not correlated with eating behaviors. The self-assessment of nutritional behaviors also did not correlate with the objective assessment. Sleep length did not correlate with BMI, but it was inversely correlated with overall and healthy diet scores and knowledge levels. On the other hand, physical activity levels were positively correlated with healthy diet scores. Dietary education results in better nutritional knowledge; however, it does not significantly impact individual nutritional behaviors among dietetics students and professionals. Moreover, the inverse relationship between sleep length and nutritional knowledge and behaviors, as well as the positive relationship between physical activity level and dietary behaviors, shows that nutritional aspects of lifestyle are probably prioritized among dietetic students and professionals, with an acknowledgment of the role of physical activity and a neglect of sleep hygiene importance. Dietetics students should be advised to use their theoretical knowledge not only to guide their patients but also to implement it in their own lives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joanna Popiolek-Kalisz
- Clinical Dietetics Unit, Department of Bioanalytics, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodzki 7, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Department of Cardiology, Cardinal Wyszynski Hospital in Lublin, al. Krasnicka 100, 20-718 Lublin, Poland
| | - Cansu Cakici
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Institute of Health Sciences, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, 09010 Efeler, Aydın, Turkey
| | - Karolina Szczygiel
- Clinical Dietetics Unit, Department of Bioanalytics, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodzki 7, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
| | - Agata Przytula
- Clinical Dietetics Unit, Department of Bioanalytics, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodzki 7, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Alothman SA, Al Baiz AA, Alzaben AS, Khan R, Alamri AF, Omer AB. Factors Associated with Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students-A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:154. [PMID: 38255042 PMCID: PMC10815065 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Lifestyle behaviors are daily habits influenced by social and environmental factors. This study examined lifestyle behaviors and their associations with sociodemographics, comorbidities, and pain in Saudi university students during the academic year 2021 and 2022. All students received the study invitation via university emails to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire included four sections (sociodemographics, health-related information, desired health promotion activities, and a lifestyle behavior assessment) via Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II). The associations between study variables were assessed using Pearson's correlation and multiple linear regression. The study questionnaire was completed by 1112 students. No correlation was found between sociodemographics and lifestyle-behavior-related factors except for students in the College of Science who appeared to have good lifestyle behaviors (an increase in HPLP II total scores of 3.69). Students with mental health issues have poorer lifestyle behaviors and spend more time sitting (p < 0.00). Students without disabilities have lower scores in health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, and stress management, while auditory disability specifically lowers health responsibility (p < 0.00). Pain was not associated with any assessed lifestyle behaviors. This study identified several significant correlations and differences between variables such as age, sedentary behavior, sleep duration, disability status, college major, and lifestyle behaviors among PNU students. These findings provide insights into the factors that influence students' health-promoting behaviors and can help guide interventions for promoting healthier lifestyles on campus. Targeted health promotion strategies at an early age could help in decreasing overall noncommunicable disease incidents later in life. The study results should be interpreted taking into consideration that the collected data were cross-sectional and self-reported. In conclusion, the findings of this study clearly demonstrate the need for specific lifestyle and health-promoting programs that are directed toward university students.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaima A. Alothman
- Lifestyle and Health Research, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Alia Abdulaziz Al Baiz
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Sciences Research Center, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Abeer Salman Alzaben
- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Ruqaiyah Khan
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year for Health Colleges, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Ali Faris Alamri
- King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 13415, Saudi Arabia;
| | - Asma B. Omer
- Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Aslan S, Çinar E, Ertürk NE, Baysal P. Investigation of the relationship between rational drug use and healthy lifestyle behaviours of university students. Glob Health Promot 2023; 30:23-30. [PMID: 36627828 DOI: 10.1177/17579759221134054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
Abstract
AIM the aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between rational drug use and healthy lifestyle behaviours of university students. METHOD this descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of 1115 students from a university in the Southeast-East Anatolia Region in the autumn semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. In the collection of data, 'Student Introduction Form', 'The Rational Drug Use Scale' and 'The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II' were used. Ethical approval was obtained from the Batman University Ethics Committee. In addition, necessary legal permissions were obtained from the institution where the study was conducted and from the students. Descriptive statistics, number, percentage, independent t-test, ANOVA test and Spearman's rank correlation were used in the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 22.0 package software to analyse the data. RESULTS the average age of the students was 21.31 ± 2.37 years, and their monthly drug expenditure was 142.63 ± 157.200 Turkish Lira. Some 28.1% of them were third-year students, 59% had graduated from Anatolian high school, 59.6% were living with their nuclear family, 49.1% had an equal level of income and expenditure, 7.7% had no chronic disease, and 9% had regular medication. Some 57.8% of them had health insurance. The Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II scale mean score of the students was 124.12 ± 21.37 and the Rational Drug Use Scale mean score was 33.65 ± 6.75. A statistically significant difference was found between the students' class, income, and the total mean scores of the health-promoting lifestyle profile II scale (p < 0.05). A statistically significant difference was found between the school type, family type and income status of the students and the total mean scores of the rational drug use scale (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION a strong positive correlation was found between rational drug use scale and the health-promoting lifestyle profile II scales.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sinan Aslan
- Nursing Department, School of Health Science, Batman University, Batman, Turkiye
| | - Ercan Çinar
- Nursing Department, School of Health Science, Batman University, Batman, Turkiye
| | - Nuriye Efe Ertürk
- Department of Nursing, Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University Health Faculty, Kahramanmaraş, Turkiye
| | - Peyda Baysal
- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Service,Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, İstanbul, Turkiye
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Healthy life-style behaviors and related factors among Turkish primary health care professionals. MARMARA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.5472/marumj.1244431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
Objective: The role of health professionals working in primary care in providing services to all segments of society and in protecting
and improving the health of all individuals is extremely important. The aim of this study is to determine the healthy lifestyle behaviors
of primary health care workers in Karabük city center and to examine some factors that may affect the choice of a healthy lifestyle.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between October-December 2019 with the participation of 334
healthcare professionals in Karabük. The questionnaire with 27 questions and the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (HLBS-II) were
administered.
Results: The median age of the health care workers participating in the study was 38.2 ± 10.6. Of the participants 53.8% were women
and approximately three-quarters of the participants (70.8%) were married. In terms of occupational groups, 10.9% of the participants
were physicians, 25.0% were nurses and midwives, 16.7% were health officers/technicians and 47.4% were composed of other
employees. The HLBS-II total score was found to be 126.8±21.3. The HLBS-II total score were higher in women, those who defined
their health status as good, university graduates those who did not smoke, had good nutrition, exercised, and were satisfied with their
body appearance.
Conclusion: In our study, it was found that the healthy life behavior scores of health workers were at a good level. Especially men,
smokers, high school graduates, obese, those who do not pay attention to their nutrition and physical activity should be informed and
be supported by healthy living behavior programs.
Collapse
|
5
|
Citak Tunc G, Citak Bilgin N, Cerit B. The Relationship Between International Students' Health Perceptions and Their Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:4331-4344. [PMID: 34245435 PMCID: PMC8272445 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01336-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
This study was carried out to examine the relationship between international students' health perceptions and their healthy lifestyle behaviors. This descriptive and relational study was conducted with 216 international students studying at a university in Turkey. Study data were collected using the descriptive information form, the Perception of Health Scale (PHS) and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II). Data were evaluated using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. It was determined that the health perception and healthy lifestyle behaviors of the international students involved in this study were moderately positive. The study found a weak and positive relationship between PHS and the physical activity, nutrition and stress management subdimensions of HPLP, while a moderate positive relationship was identified between PHS and the spiritual growth and interpersonal relations subdimensions of HPLP. No relationship was observed between PHS and the health responsibility subdimension of HPLP. The fact that students have a positive perception of health reflects positively on their healthy lifestyle behaviors. It is important to disseminate education programs aimed at improving the health perception and healthy lifestyle behaviors of international students within the university.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gulseren Citak Tunc
- Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bursa Uludağ University, Gorukle Campus, Bursa, Turkey
| | - Nevin Citak Bilgin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
| | - Birgül Cerit
- Department of Fundamentals Nursing, Department Faculty of Health Sciences, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Presence in virtual social networks and health promoting behaviors of medical students. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-020-01216-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
|
7
|
Dungog RJ, Tamanal JM, Kim CH. The Assessment of Lifestyle Status among High School and College Students in Luzon, Philippines. J Lifestyle Med 2021; 11:57-65. [PMID: 34549027 PMCID: PMC8430313 DOI: 10.15280/jlm.2021.11.2.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Lifestyle has been one of the central subjects of increasing research interest worldwide and acknowledged as part of the relevant factors of an individual's health status. The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease. The purpose of this study is to assess lifestyle status among high school and college students and to explore which sociodemographic variables have influenced such existing healthy lifestyle behaviors. METHODS This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted among 230 students from the high school and college. The questionnaire included descriptive information and the Healthy Lifestyle Screening Tool (HLST) to assess lifestyle scores among students from the high school and college. Socio-demographic characteristics of students included were perceived family income, domestic status or people living with, school life satisfaction, happiness rate, and self-rated health status. RESULTS The results of this study showed the significance of lifestyle status among high school and college students having total scores of 106.56 (SD = 28.11) and 100.9 (32.91) respectively. Sociodemographic and health-related characteristics had significance in perceived economic status, life satisfaction, health status, and happiness rate. Furthermore, healthy lifestyle subcomponents had significant differences in water, air, rest, exercise, nutrition, and trust. CONCLUSION Healthy lifestyle status among students both in high school and college is low specifically in components such as sunlight, water, air, rest, exercise, nutrition, temperance as well as the general physical condition. Adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors among students are needing emphasis and guidance through promotion and education. Health education programs and promotions in institutions need to be carried out and be well-implemented for students to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rusally Joy Dungog
- Department of Addiction Science, College of Health Science and Social Welfare, Sahmyook University Graduate School, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jerre Mae Tamanal
- Department of Addiction Science, College of Health Science and Social Welfare, Sahmyook University Graduate School, Seoul, Korea
| | - Cheong Hoon Kim
- Department of Addiction Science, College of Health Science and Social Welfare, Sahmyook University Graduate School, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Fashafsheh I, Al-Ghabeesh SH, Ayed A, Salama B, Batran A, Bawadi H. Health-Promoting Behaviors among Nursing Students: Palestinian Perspective. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing 2021; 58:469580211018790. [PMID: 34014137 PMCID: PMC8141992 DOI: 10.1177/00469580211018790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess the health-promoting lifestyle behaviors of nursing students at Arab American University Palestine, Palestine. A cross-sectional design was used, 350 participants filled the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. The total HPLP score was 138.57 ± 22. Spiritual growth had the highest mean and physical activity had the lowest subscale. A significant relationship between the age of students and the sub-scales of stress management as well as physical activity. However, gender and spiritual growth subscale differed significantly. Also, there was a significant difference between students’ year level and physical activity. University administrators and staff should provide guidance to progress with more actual strategies to improve nursing students’ health-promoting behaviors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Ahmad Ayed
- Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
9
|
Comparison between Smoking and Nonsmoking Palestinian Medical Students in the Health-Promoting Behaviors and Lifestyle Characteristics. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:5536893. [PMID: 33860032 PMCID: PMC8009719 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5536893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
Objectives This study was aimed at comparing the predictors of health-promoting lifestyle behaviors between smoking and nonsmoking medical students at An-Najah National University located in Palestine. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed during the academic year 2017/2018. Medical students were asked to complete a self-reported questionnaire that involved the predictors of Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II. With the use of a suitable available sample composed of a total of 430 medical students, 400 had successfully completed the questionnaire and were included in the study. The data was analyzed by using SPSS version 24 software. Results The sample included 400 medical students with a mean age of 18.7 years, 311 (77.7%) were females, and 89 (22.3%) were males. The prevalence of smokers in the sample was 110 (27.5%). For the health status of over half the students, 211 (52.8%) were excellent. The total HPLP-II score for smoking students resulted to be significantly lower in comparison to nonsmoking students (131.2 versus 135.7). This significant difference was clear in the interpersonal relation subscale (25.6 versus 26.8) for smoking and nonsmoking students, respectively. The score differences in other subscales were generally lower in smoking students. However, these differences were not consistent with statistical significance. Conclusion The significant lower total Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II score in smoking students necessitates the urgent need for awareness programs, not only towards smoking but also on how to enhance student health-promoting lifestyle behaviors.
Collapse
|
10
|
Núñez-Rocha GM, López-Botello CK, Salinas-Martínez AM, Arroyo-Acevedo HV, Martínez-Villarreal RT, Ávila-Ortiz MN. Lifestyle, Quality of Life, and Health Promotion Needs in Mexican University Students: Important Differences by Sex and Academic Discipline. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17218024. [PMID: 33142666 PMCID: PMC7663378 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17218024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 10/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
Few studies have evaluated and contrasted the lifestyles and quality of life of university students by academic discipline. We compared university students’ lifestyle and quality of life, and schools’ compliance with health promotion guidelines. Then, needs were ranked and prioritized. This was a cross-sectional study carried out in a public university in Northeastern Mexico. Higher education students with no visual or hearing impairment from six different academic disciplines were included (N = 5443). A self-administered and anonymous questionnaire was applied that included the HPLP (Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile) and SF-12 scales. A check list was employed for measuring 26 on-site schools’ compliance with health promotion guidelines, and needs were ranked using Z-scores. The mean lifestyle was 53.9 ± 14.8 and the mean quality of life was 69.7 ± 5. Men had healthier lifestyles with more exercise and better stress management. The mean compliance with health promotion guidelines was 58.7%. Agricultural Sciences students had the highest need for improving both lifestyle and quality of life. Arts, Education, and Humanities, Engineering and Technology, and Social and Administrative Sciences schools ranked first in need for health promotion actions. The methodology used allowed hierarchization of areas requiring planning and implementation of specific actions, and the results indicated that healthy lifestyles and quality of life should be a priority.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Georgina Mayela Núñez-Rocha
- Facultad de Salud Pública y Nutrición, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon., Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (C.K.L.-B.); (A.M.S.-M.); (M.N.Á.-O.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Cynthia Karyna López-Botello
- Facultad de Salud Pública y Nutrición, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon., Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (C.K.L.-B.); (A.M.S.-M.); (M.N.Á.-O.)
| | - Ana María Salinas-Martínez
- Facultad de Salud Pública y Nutrición, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon., Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (C.K.L.-B.); (A.M.S.-M.); (M.N.Á.-O.)
- Unidad de Investigación Epidemiológica y en Servicios de Salud, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social., Nuevo León 64360, Mexico
| | - Hiram V. Arroyo-Acevedo
- Escuela de Salud Pública, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR 00931, USA;
| | | | - María Natividad Ávila-Ortiz
- Facultad de Salud Pública y Nutrición, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon., Nuevo León 66455, Mexico; (C.K.L.-B.); (A.M.S.-M.); (M.N.Á.-O.)
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Turan N, Güven Özdemir N, Çulha Y, Özdemir Aydın G, Kaya H, Aştı T. The effect of undergraduate nursing students' e-Health literacy on healthy lifestyle behaviour. Glob Health Promot 2020; 28:6-13. [PMID: 33023383 DOI: 10.1177/1757975920960442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
e-Health literacy has become more important in promoting healthy lifestyles in recent years. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of undergraduate nursing students' e-Health literacy on healthy lifestyle behaviours. This cross-sectional study was conducted during the 2016-2017 academic year at a Nursing Department in the Faculty of Health Sciences in Istanbul. The study population consisted of 232 undergraduate nursing students. The study sample was 205 students who volunteered to participate in the research. The data were collected using the Structured Questionnaire Form, the e-Health Literacy Scale in Adolescent and the Adolescent Lifestyle Profile Scale. The mean score of the e-Health Literacy Scale in Adolescent was 29.50 ± 5.02. The mean total score of the Adolescent Lifestyle Profile was 112.11 ± 14.66. There was a positive correlation between students' Internet attitudes and general health-promoting lifestyle (r = 0.273; p < 0.01), indicating the higher the students' e-Health literacy, the higher their levels of healthy lifestyle behaviours. The result showed that e-Health literacy is an important parameter in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours of nursing students.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nuray Turan
- Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Sisli-Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Nur Güven Özdemir
- Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Health Science Faculty, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Esenköy, Kozlu, Zonguldak, Turkey
| | - Yeliz Çulha
- Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Sisli-Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Gülsün Özdemir Aydın
- Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Health High School, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
| | - Hatice Kaya
- Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, Sisli-Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Türkinaz Aştı
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem University, Eyüp-İstanbul, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Uysal N, Ceylan E, Koç A. Health literacy level and influencing factors in university students. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2020; 28:505-511. [PMID: 31659830 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Health literacy (HL) competencies vary across different health domains, and so the youth HL level plays an important role in access to healthcare. The aim of this study was to determine HL levels, the factors that affect it and health-promoting lifestyle behaviours of university students. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 905 students in nursing, law and Islamic sciences departments. An introductory information form, European Health Literacy Scale and Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors Scale were used to collect research data. The results showed that 45% of the students had a problematic HL level. Each subscale of the HL scale exhibited a significant positive correlation with the subscales of the Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors scale. Logistic regression showed that gender and health education were significantly associated with the HL level. We recommend increasing awareness regarding health liability and integrating HL notions into the higher education curriculum.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Neşe Uysal
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Amasya University, Amasya, Turkey
| | - Erdal Ceylan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Ayşegül Koç
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Ahmadi Z, Amini L, Haghani H. "Determining a Health-promoting Lifestyle among Afghan Immigrants Women in Iran". J Prim Care Community Health 2020; 11:2150132720954681. [PMID: 32951511 PMCID: PMC7502998 DOI: 10.1177/2150132720954681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Health-promoting lifestyle is an effective strategy for maintaining and controlling health, especially in immigrant women as a vulnerable group. Regarding this, the present study was conducted to determine the health promoting lifestyle and its associated factors in Afghan migrant women in Iran. METHOD This was a population based cross-sectional study in which 255 Afghan women of reproductive age. The study population was selected using the continuous sampling method from all Afghan women who referred to health centers of southwest of Tehran in 2018. The data were collected through the socio-demographic and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II (HPLP-II) questionnaire. RESULTS The total HPLP-II mean score of women was (124.05 ± 17.28). The lowest score was related to physical activity dimension (14.70 ± 3.78) and the highest score was related to spiritual growth (24.56 ± 5.06). Although some factors such as age, duration of education, income level, ability to speak Persian, education level of husband, and number of children significantly related factors to participant's lifestyle (P <.05), but multiple regression model showed that income level and ability to speak Persian are final statistically related factors to Afghan women health promoting lifestyle in Iran. CONCLUSION Familiarization of the individual with the Persian language and the promotion of employment status should be considered due to the low socio-economic level and the fact that most women participating in the study are housewives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zahra Ahmadi
- MSc student of midwifery, Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, International Campus, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Leila Amini
- Nursing Care Research Center (NCRC), Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Hamid Haghani
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Management and Information, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Amiri M, Chaman R, Khosravi A. The Relationship Between Health-Promoting Lifestyle and Its Related Factors with Self-Efficacy and Well-Being of Students. Osong Public Health Res Perspect 2019; 10:221-227. [PMID: 31497493 PMCID: PMC6711714 DOI: 10.24171/j.phrp.2019.10.4.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives Unhealthy lifestyles among young people are seriously related to incapacity and health problems in adulthood. The aim of this study was to determine the importance of a health-promoting lifestyle and its association with self-efficacy and well-being. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a sample of 500 students from Shahroud University of Medical Sciences (Shahroud, Iran) were randomly selected in 2017. The Persian versions of Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, Self-Efficacy Scale, and WHO-5 Well-Being Index were used. Results Among the participants, 34% of students had an abnormal imaginable well-being, and 68% of students had high self-efficacy. The mean score of a health-promoting lifestyle was 127.47 ± 19.78, which is interpreted as moderate, and the mean score of physical activity was 14.10 ± 4.95, which is poor. There was a significant relationship between well-being, and self-efficacy with health-promoting lifestyle. Age, gender, educational level, place of residence, student employment, self-efficacy, and well-being were associated with students' lifestyles. Conclusion A health-promoting lifestyle of students in this study was moderate and they did not have an acceptable level of physical activity. The direct effect of well-being, and self-efficacy on lifestyle, revising students' curriculums to improve their health behaviors, and general health indicators, can all lead to the enhancement of health-promoting lifestyles.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Amiri
- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
| | - Reza Chaman
- Department of Epidemiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
| | - Ahmad Khosravi
- Center for Health Related Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Khazaee-Pool M, Pashaei T, Jahangiry L, Ponnet K, Gholami A. Exploring breast cancer preventive lifestyle and social support of Iranian women: a study protocol for a mixed-methods approach. Int J Equity Health 2017; 16:97. [PMID: 28592298 PMCID: PMC5463352 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-017-0592-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND It is widely accepted that a healthy lifestyle may decrease the probability of developing cancer. This study aimed to describe a study protocol that makes it possible to explore preventive health lifestyles of Iranian women and their received social support for the purpose of developing cultural strategies to increase breast cancer prevention. METHODS A mixed-methods study will be accomplished in two sequential parts. First, a cross-sectional study will be conducted in which 2,250 Iranian women are recruited by using a random multistage cluster sampling of 20 health care centers. Structured face-to-face interviews will be conducted to obtain information on the participants' health lifestyle and perceived social support. Data will be analyzed using both multivariate regression and structural equation modeling techniques. Then, a qualitative study will be conducted among employed women using a purposive sampling design. Data will be collected by means of focus groups and semi-structured interviews and will be analyzed using a conventional content analysis approach. The results of the quantitative and qualitative study will be used to develop breast cancer preventive strategies. DISCUSSION Researchers need to acquire knowledge regarding the lifestyle and perceived social support of Iranian women that will foster culturally competent approaches to promote healthy lifestyles to develop breast cancer preventive strategies. Examining breast cancer preventive lifestyles provides valuable information for designing applicable intervention programs for improving women's health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maryam Khazaee-Pool
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
| | - Tahereh Pashaei
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
| | - Leila Jahangiry
- Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, Health Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Research Center for Evidence Based Medicine, Tabrizi University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
| | - Koen Ponnet
- Department of Communication Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Communication Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
| | - Ali Gholami
- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Heidari M, Borujeni MB, Borujeni MG, Shirvani M. Relationship of Lifestyle with Academic Achievement in Nursing Students. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:JC01-JC03. [PMID: 28511411 PMCID: PMC5427337 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/24536.9501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION A healthy lifestyle is one of the main factor in maintaining the health of people in society. With regard to the role of youth and students in public health, they must complete and follow a training program on lifestyle related factors. One of the main aim of the training centres is to improve the academic achievement of students. AIM This study was designed to determine the correlation of lifestyle with academic achievement in nursing students. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional study, wherein all nursing students of School of Borujen Nursing were selected by census sampling. Data gathering tool was Walker's lifestyle questionnaire which was modified for the purpose of the study. To evaluate the educational status of students, final grade point average was considered as an indicator of academic achievement. To analyze the data, SPSS version 16.0, and descriptive and analytical tests were used. RESULTS The results indicated that most subjects (61.01%) displayed moderate levels of lifestyle. Pearson's correlation coefficient showed the significant positive relationship between lifestyle and academic achievement (p=0.03 and r=0.628). CONCLUSION To improve the academic achievement of students, in addition to the cognitive abilities-perception, their lifestyle should also be considered. Therefore, it is suggested to incorporate lifestyle education in the curriculum of nursing students so as to improve their lifestyle.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Heidari
- Lecturer, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
| | - Marzieh Borjian Borujeni
- M.Sc. Student, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Mansureh Ghodusi Borujeni
- Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Abadeh Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Abadeh, Iran
| | - Mina Shirvani
- Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Borujen Nursing Faculty, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Kazemi DM, Levine MJ, Dmochowski J, Roger Van Horn K, Qi L. Health behaviors of mandated and voluntary students in a motivational intervention program. Prev Med Rep 2016; 2:423-8. [PMID: 26844100 PMCID: PMC4721403 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
College students engage in many unhealthy behaviors, one of these, heavy alcohol use, is a major global public health problem. Objective This longitudinal study examined whether students' mandated/voluntary status in a program to reduce college drinking was associated with overall health, ethnicity, gender, and personality traits. Both mandated and voluntary groups participated in the Motivational Intervention (MI) program to prevent high risk drinking. Methods Freshmen (710 voluntary, 190 mandated, n = 900) between the ages of 18 and 21, received the MI at baseline and again at 2 weeks, with boosters at 3, 6 and 12 months. Participants completed three measures: the Daily Drinking Questionnaire (DDQ); the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS), and the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLPII). Mandated and voluntary participants were compared at baseline and following the intervention using two sample t-tests for continuous variables (overall health, personality traits, drinking measures), and chi-square for categorical variables (gender, ethnicity). Linear mixed models were used to identify associations between HPLP II scores and mandated/voluntary status, time, ethnicity gender and SURPS scale scores. Results In both groups, alcohol consumption dropped significantly by 12 months. Overall health-promoting behaviors, physical activity, stress management, and interpersonal relations improved in both groups between baseline and 12 months. Associations were found between alcohol consumption, personality traits, gender, and lifestyle health-promoting behaviors. In particular, impulsivity and hopelessness were associated with poor health behaviors. Conclusions Intervention programs to reduce drinking by college students need to address developmental dynamics of freshmen students, including gender, psychosocial factors, personality, and lifestyle health-promoting behaviors. Mandated and voluntary students participated in the Motivational Intervention (MI) program. MI was effective from baseline to 12 months in reducing alcohol consumption and its consequences. Associations found between personality traits, and health-promoting behaviors. MI programs on campuses need to use a comprehensive design that addresses health-promoting behaviors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Donna M Kazemi
- College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., CHHS 444C, Charlotte, NC 28223, United States
| | - Maureen J Levine
- College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Walden University,155 5th Ave, South, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
| | - Jacek Dmochowski
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., CHHS471, Charlotte, NC 28223, United States
| | - K Roger Van Horn
- Department of Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, United States
| | - Li Qi
- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Fretwell 345c, Charlotte, NC 28223, United States
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Nacar M, Baykan Z, Cetinkaya F, Arslantas D, Ozer A, Coskun O, Bati H, Karaoglu N, Elmali F, Yilmaze G. Health promoting lifestyle behaviour in medical students: a multicentre study from Turkey. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:8969-74. [PMID: 25374238 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.20.8969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of health promoting lifestyle behaviour among medical students attending seven of the medical schools in Turkey. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross- sectional descriptive study was performed during the second semester of the first and last (sixth) years of study from March to May 2011. A questionnaire with two sections was specifically designed. The first section contained questions on demographic characteristics; the second consisted of the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP) Scale. From a total of 2,309 medical students, 2,118 (response rate 91.7%) completed the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t, Anova, Tukey test and binary logistic regression analysis. The research was approved by the Ethics Committee of Erciyes University. RESULTS The mean age was 20.7±2.9 years and it was found that 55.1% were men, 62.3% were in the first year. The overall prevalence of smoking was 19.1%, and for drinking alcohol was 19.4%. HPLP point averages of the first year students were 129.2±17.7, and for last year 125.5±19.0. The overall mean score for the HPLP II was 2.5±0.4. They scored highest on the spiritual growth subscale (2.9±0.5), interpersonal relations (2.8±0.5), health responsibility subscale (2.3±0.5), nutrition subscale (2.3±0.5), stress management subscale (2.3±0.4), and the lowest subscale physical activity (2.0±0.5). It is established that student's grade, educational level of parents, economic status of family, marital status, smoking and general health perception of the students resulted in a significant difference in HPLP Scale total score average and the mean score of majority of subscales.There was no statistically significant difference between the total HPLP when evaluated for gender, chronic disease, alcohol drinking status and BMI. CONCLUSIONS Based on these results, particularly in the curriculum of medical students in order to increase positive health behaviours including physical activity, health promotion issues, and giving more space to aim at behaviour change in these matters is recommended.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Melis Nacar
- Department of Medical Education, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey E-mail :
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
19
|
Ardic A, Esin MN. Factors Associated With Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in a Sample of Turkish Adolescents: A School-Based Study. J Transcult Nurs 2015; 27:583-592. [PMID: 26002620 DOI: 10.1177/1043659615587585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE This was a descriptive-correlational study designed to determine factors associated with the healthy lifestyle behaviors of high school students in Turkey. DESIGN The study sample consisted of 812 high school adolescents. The Adolescent Lifestyle Profile scale was used to identify the healthy lifestyle behaviors of adolescents. RESULTS The total Adolescent Lifestyle Profile mean score of 2.75 ± 0.33 and the mean score on the Interpersonal relations subscale were found to be the highest scores while the mean score on the Health responsibility subscale was found to be the lowest. Significant predictors of healthy lifestyle behaviors of adolescents were good relationships with family and friends, having a father who was a college graduate, and good health perception. CONCLUSIONS The study revealed similar results among adolescents of different cultures. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE These findings can be used as a guide in developing an adolescent health promotion program for school nurses.
Collapse
|
20
|
Shaheen AM, Nassar OS, Amre HM, Hamdan-Mansour AM. Factors Affecting Health-Promoting Behaviors of University Students in Jordan. Health (London) 2015. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2015.71001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
21
|
Nassar OS, Shaheen AM. Health-Promoting Behaviours of University Nursing Students in Jordan. Health (London) 2014. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2014.619315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
22
|
Rezaei-Adaryani M, Rezaei-Adaryani M. Health-promoting lifestyle of a group of Iranian medical, nursing and allied health students. J Clin Nurs 2013; 21:3587-9. [PMID: 23145521 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04176.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
|
23
|
Gungor I, Rathfisch G, Kizilkaya Beji N, Yarar M, Karamanoglu F. Risk-taking behaviours and beliefs about fertility in university students. J Clin Nurs 2013; 22:3418-27. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/11/2012] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ilkay Gungor
- Department of Women's Health and Diseases Nursing; Istanbul University Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul; Istanbul Turkey
| | - Gulay Rathfisch
- Department of Women's Health and Diseases Nursing; Istanbul University Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul; Istanbul Turkey
| | - Nezihe Kizilkaya Beji
- Department of Women's Health and Diseases Nursing; Istanbul University Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul; Istanbul Turkey
| | - Makbule Yarar
- Okmeydanı Education and Research Hospital; Istanbul Turkey
| | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Healthy lifestyles of university students in China and influential factors. ScientificWorldJournal 2013; 2013:412950. [PMID: 23935418 PMCID: PMC3727084 DOI: 10.1155/2013/412950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2013] [Accepted: 06/19/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
This study was conducted to analyze to what extent university students exhibit healthy lifestyles and which sociodemographic variables influence healthy lifestyles. 4809 university students randomly selected were measured by use of the Healthy Lifestyle Scale for University Students questionnaire. When controlling for the other variables, the total healthy lifestyles score was predicted by gender, grade, father's level of education, and type of institution; exercise behaviour was partially predicted by gender, grade, type of institution, and family monthly income; regular behaviour was modulated by gender, grade, type of institution, family monthly income, and father's educational level; nutrition behaviour was partially affected by type of institution, family monthly income, and father's educational level; health risk behaviour was modulated by gender, mother's level of education, and family monthly income; health responsibility was modulated by gender, grade, type of institution, and father's educational level; social support was modulated by gender, grade, and father's educational level; stress management was modulated by gender, grade, type of institution, and mother's education level; life appreciation was modulated by grade, type of institution, and mother's educational level. These influences should be taken into account in designing interventions for specific socio-demographic profiles that might be at higher risk for certain behaviours.
Collapse
|
25
|
|