|
Evaluation of physical health and its association with life styles of medical sciences students (2015-2016)
|
Nader Khalesi1    , Khalil Alimohammadzadeh 2, Meisam Akhlaghdoust3 , Amir Abbas Lashgari4 |
1- Associate Professor, Department of Health Services Management, Faculty of Health and Medical Engineering, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran / Health Economics Policy Research Center, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- Associate Professor, Department of Health Services Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran / Health Economics Policy Research Center, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran , dr_khalil_amz@yahoo.com
3- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Physiology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran |
|
|
Abstract: (960 Views) |
Background: People's physical health is one of the most important goals of any society. Meanwhile, the physical health of students, as the future builders of a society, is of particular importance. The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the physical health of students of Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran branch.
Materials and methods: This descriptive survey was a practical study which done on 1101 new students of Tehran Azad University of Medical Sciences. Sampling method was census. Data analysis was done by Pearson's test using SPSS statistical software (version 18). The validity was confirmed by experts' opinion and Cronbach's alpha was obtained as 0.83 to confirm the reliability.
Results: The mean scores of the health-oriented lifestyle, by examining its dimensions, i.e., daily mobility in life, improper nutrition, smoking and alcohol use, attention to environmental health and unhealthy eating and exercise, were different based on the gender of people. So that women have more health-oriented lifestyles than men, and gender as a social position in the society for an individual was influential in choosing the type of lifestyle.
Conclusion: Health-oriented and healthy lifestyle is a guide to prevent health problems and guarantee the highest level of health for the individual. The physical health of students and their lifestyle will be important factors in determining their status and future.
|
|
| Keywords: Physical health, Lifestyle, Students |
|
|
Full-Text [PDF 332 kb]
(787 Downloads)
|
Semi-pilot: Survey/Cross Sectional/Descriptive |
Subject:
Epidemiology
Received: 2022/03/2 | Accepted: 2022/10/4 | Published: 2022/12/31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| References |
1. Abbasi H, Amiri A. The relationship between health-promoting lifestyle and job satisfaction among male nurses in Ahvaz: A descriptive study. Iran J Nurs (IJNMR) 2022; 34: 74-76. [In Persian]
2. Alimohammadzadeh K, Akhlaghdoust M, Bahrainian SA, Mirzaei A. Survey on Mental Health of Iranian Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study in Islamic Azad University. Shiraz E-Med J 2017;18:e14929.
https://doi.org/10.5812/semj.14929
3. Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BM, Eds. Nelson textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2019.
4. Biddle SJ, Mutrie N, Eds. Psychology of physical activity: determinants, well-being and interventions. 2nd ed. London; Routledge; 2007.
https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203019320
5. Li WW, Xie G. Personality and job satisfaction among Chinese health practitioners: The mediating role of professional quality of life. Health Psychol Open 2020;7:2055102920965053.
https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920965053
6.Al-Nakeeb Y, Lyons M, Dodd LJ, Al-Nuaim A. An investigation into the lifestyle, health habits and risk factors of young adults. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019; 12: 380-94.
7. Kohl 3rd HW, Craig CL, Lambert EV, Inoue S, Alkandari JR, Leetongin G, et al. Lancet Physical Activity Series Working Group. The pandemic of physical inactivity: global action for public health. Lancet 2012;380:294-305.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60898-8
8. Behrouzian F, Neamatpour S. Stressors Coping Strategies and their Relation with General Health of First Year Students of Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences in 1384. J Ahwaz Uni Med Sci 2007; 6:276- 84. [In Persian]
9. Imani E, Khademi Z, Soudagar S, Naghizadeh F. Health status of nursing students of Hormozgan University of medical sciences by Goldberg's general health questionnaire-2011. Hormozgan Medical Journal (HMJ) 2013 ;17:357-64.
10.Soltani SR, Kafee M, Salehi E, Karashki H, Rezaee S. Survey the Quality of Life in Guilan University Students. J Med Facult Guilan Uni Med Sci 2010; 19: 25-35.
11. Soltani SR, Aghamohammadian SH, Ghanaei CA. Effect of exercise on general health, quality of sleep and quality of life in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad students. J Qazvin Uni Med Sci 2013; 17:39-46. [In Persian]
12. Akhlaghdoust M, Chaichian S, Davoodi P, Ahmadi Pishkuhi M, Azarpey A, et al. AIDS Attitude in First-Year Students with Sexual Intercourse Experience: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J High Risk Behav Addict 2019;8:e94612.
https://doi.org/10.5812/ijhrba.94612
13. Imani E, Khademi Z, Soudagar S, Naghizadeh F. Health status of nursing students of Hormozgan University of medical sciences by Goldberg's general health questionnaire. Hormozgan medical journal 2013; 17:357-364
14.Salem Z, Rezaeian M, Raeisabady K, Salagegheh L. Assessing Nutritional Status of Students in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Using Anthropometric Indices.2007. J Rafsanjan Uni Med Sci (JRUMS) 2009; 8:215-26.
15. Danesh E. A comparison of happiness, physical and mental health in male and female students' married and single of university. J Appli Psychol 2011;4: 56-71. [In Persian]
16. Egan KG, Koff RN, Moreno MA. College students' responses to mental health status updates on Facebook. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2013;34:46-51.
https://doi.org/10.3109/01612840.2012.718044
17. Al-Zayyat AS, Al-Gamal E. Perceived stress and coping strategies among Jordanian nursing students during clinical practice in psychiatric/mental health courses. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2014;23:326-35.
https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12054
18. Hempel E, Limberger K, Möller M, Heinrich-Weltzien R. Oral health status of students with and without disabilities in Erfurt, Germany. Gesundheitswesen 2015; 77:263-8. [ In Germany]
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1377032
19. Savadpour MT, Nasiri Kh. General health status among students of Islamic Azad University: A cross-sectional study. Arch Hyg Sci 2015;4:80-85. [ DOI:10.32598/ijn.34.6.6] |
|
| Send email to the article author |
|
|
|
| Add your comments about this article |
|
|
|
|
Khalesi N, Alimohammadzadeh K, Akhlaghdoust M, Lashgari A A. Evaluation of physical health and its association with life styles of medical sciences students (2015-2016). MEDICAL SCIENCES 2022; 32 (4) :430-437 URL: http://tmuj.iautmu.ac.ir/article-1-1640-en.html
|
