Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Of Students Research Articles

Health-Promoting Lifestyle and its Determinants among University Students in Mogadishu, Somalia

This study aimed to determine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students at a university in Mogadishu, Somalia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 347 university students >16 in Mogadishu, Somalia, from October to December 2020. The data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II (HPLP-II) Scale throughout that period. Demographic characteristics and health- promoting lifestyle were evaluated. T-test, Anova, post hoc (Tukey, LSD) and multiple regression analysis were used for statistical analyses. The healthy lifestyle behavior point averages of the students were found to be at a medium level (125.8±24.60). A significant difference was found in the total mean HPLP-II scores by gender, age, diagnosis of health problems, and exercise habits (p<0.05). The data showed significant associations among some subscales of the HPLP-II, gender, age, education level of mother, income status and have a chronic health problem, while participating in sporting activities was found to be statistically significant with all subscales of the HPLP-II (p < 0.05). Students’ lifestyle behaviors were found to be moderately healthy. Intervention studies are needed to support Somali students in making healthy lifestyle choices and improve their health promotion attitudes.

Evaluation of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Related Factors in Medical Students

Objective: A healthy lifestyle can be defined as the adoption and implementation of behaviors that will reduce the risk of a serious illness or premature death, as well as protect and improve health levels. The aim of this study was to determine healthy lifestyle behaviors of students in a medical faculty and to investigate the relationships between healthy lifestyle behaviors and various factors. Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine between October 2019 and March 2020. A total of 357 students attending the first and sixth grade of medical faculty were included in the study. The data were collected by a questionnaire included questions about the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale II (HLBS-II). Results: Of the respondents, 54.3% (n=194) were women and 52.7% (n=188) were sixth-year graduates. Most of them were living apart from family (in a private house or dormitory) (n=258, 72.3%) and stated their health status as very good/good (n=286, 80.1%). Students, who were living with their families (p=0.039), who had very good/good level of health status perception (p<0.001), whose fathers’ educational level was high school or above (p=0.004), who were non-smokers (p=0.003), and who were not drinking alcohol (p=0.001) had significantly higher HLBS-II total scores. Furthermore, HLBS-II total score (p=0.003), physical activity (p<0.001), spiritual growth (p<0.001), and interpersonal relationships (p=0.039) subscale scores of first-year students were significantly higher than sixth-year students. Conclusions: It was observed that the healthy lifestyle behaviors of medical students did not develop in a positive way despite the education they received. Examining of students' health habits at regular intervals and developing multisectoral on-campus health programs should be considered as an opportunity to improve the health of both students and the community.

Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Students

Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Students

Evaluating the implementation of the SWITCH\xae school wellness intervention and capacity-building process through multiple methods

BackgroundSchool wellness programming is important for promoting healthy lifestyles and academic achievement in youth; however, research is needed on methods that can help schools implement and sustain such programs on their own. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors within and outside the school environment that influenced school capacity for implementation and potential sustainability of wellness programming.MethodsAs part of the School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health (SWITCH®) intervention, elementary school wellness teams (N = 30) were guided through a capacity-building process focused on promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors in students. Data on implementation were collected through three standardized surveys and interviews (pre-mid-post) and a post-implementation interview. Indicators of organizational capacity were assessed using the School Wellness Readiness Assessment (SWRA). Paired t-tests were run to assess changes in implementation (classroom, physical education, and lunchroom settings), capacity, and stakeholder engagement over time. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests were run to examine how implementation of best practices (low, moderate, high) explained differences in capacity gains. Qualitative data were analyzed through inductive and deductive analysis, following the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).ResultsPaired t-tests showed non-significant increases in school and setting-specific capacity and implementation of SWITCH best practices over time, in addition to a consistent level of engagement from key stakeholders. ANOVA results revealed non-significant associations between implementation group and gains in school capacity (F [2, 24] = 1.63; p = .21), class capacity (F [2, 24]=0.20 p = .82), lunchroom capacity (F [2, 24]=0.29; p = .78), and physical education (F [2, 24]=1.45; p = .25). Qualitative data demonstrated that factors within the outer setting (i.e., engaging community partners) facilitated programming. Inner-setting factors (i.e., relationships with administration and staff) influenced implementation. Implementation process themes (e.g., planning, adaptation of resources to meet school capacity/needs, and engaging students as leaders) were cited as key facilitators. Schools discussed factors affecting sustainability, such as school culture and knowledge of school wellness policy.ConclusionsThe results from this implementation study document the importance of allowing schools to adapt programming to meet their local needs, and highlight the strengths of measuring multiple implementation outcomes. Increased support is needed for schools regarding the formation and improvement of wellness policies as a means to enhance sustainability over time.

Examining the relationship between Orthorexia Nervosa and healthy lifestyle behaviors in students

Abstract Background Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is an eating disorder characterized by a pathological obsession to healthy eating and excessive preoccupation with the consumption of healthy food. The ON levels of individuals are affected by their healthy lifestyle behaviors. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between ON levels as well as associated factors and healthy lifestyle behaviors in female students at Malatya Battalgazi Dormitory. Methods Our descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 and included 300 female dormitory students. The survey form used in the study consisted of questions regarding sociodemographic characteristics and eating habits; the Orthorexia Nervosa Evaluation Scale and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale were also utilized. The Chi-Square, Student t, One Way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis tests were used in the statistical analysis of data and p &amp;lt; 0.05 was found to be significant. Results It was found that 16.7% of students had an inclination towards ON. Students who had 2 meals a day or less exhibited significantly lower ON tendencies compared to those who had 3 meals a day or more (p &amp;lt; 0.05). The groups showed statistical variations in total Healthy Lifestyle Behavior scores and sub-class scores when compared according to levels of parental education (p &amp;lt; 0.05). While the average Healthy Lifestyle Behavior score total was 124.8±14.61 in students who displayed ON tendencies, those that did not show such tendencies had a mean score of 120.0±19.74. Conclusions Students with ON tendencies have a higher healthy lifestyle behavior score. In addition, students consuming less than 2 main meals daily showed less signs of ON. In this case, it is necessary to prioritise updating and improving the methods evaluating the ON trends. It is thought that ON tendencies can be reduced and healthy lifestyle behaviors can be improved in students with education concerning nutritional awareness. Key messages The female students staying at Malatya Battalgazi Dormitory show low signs of ON. Healthy lifestyle behaviors of female students staying at Malatya Battalgazi Dormitory are above average.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS AT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

This study was conducted for the purpose of evaluating the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students at the Faculty of Education. The study sample consisted of 300 students who receive education at the faculty of education. The "Socio-demographic features form" and "Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II (HLBS)" were used in the data collection stage of the study. The data were analyzed in the SPSS 23 environment using number, mean, percentage, analysis of variance, t-test, and correlation analysis. The Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used as nonparametric tests. In order for the study to be carried out, the ethics committee approval from Artvin Çoruh University Ethics Committee, written permission from the institution where the study was conducted, and verbal approval from the participants were obtained. According to the findings of the study, the students’ point average for the HLBS was determined as 124.86 ± 1.092 points. The healthy lifestyle behaviors of students do not differ according to gender, family type, class, smoking, alcohol use and the presence of a chronic illness. However, as the number of individuals and siblings in the family increases, the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students decrease, and as the educational level of the mother and the economic level increase, the healthy lifestyle behaviors also increase. On the other hand, the educational level of the father is not related to the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students. In the light of the results of the study, it is suggested to carry out comparative studies with wider samples that examine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS AT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

This study was conducted for the purpose of evaluating the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students at the Faculty of Education. The study sample consisted of 300 students who receive education at the faculty of education. The "Socio-demographic features form" and "Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II (HLBS)" were used in the data collection stage of the study. The data were analyzed in the SPSS 23 environment using number, mean, percentage, analysis of variance, t-test, and correlation analysis. The Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used as nonparametric tests. In order for the study to be carried out, the ethics committee approval from Artvin Çoruh University Ethics Committee, written permission from the institution where the study was conducted, and verbal approval from the participants were obtained. According to the findings of the study, the students’ point average for the HLBS was determined as 124.86 ± 1.092 points. The healthy lifestyle behaviors of students do not differ according to gender, family type, class, smoking, alcohol use and the presence of a chronic illness. However, as the number of individuals and siblings in the family increases, the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students decrease, and as the educational level of the mother and the economic level increase, the healthy lifestyle behaviors also increase. On the other hand, the educational level of the father is not related to the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students. In the light of the results of the study, it is suggested to carry out comparative studies with wider samples that examine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students.

DETERMINATION OF HEALTHY LIFE STYLE BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS

This study was carried out to determine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students studying at the School of Physical Education and Sports. The population of the study consists of the students studying at Kafkas University School of Physical Education and Sports and the sample consists of 150 students aged between 18-34 who study in different departments. Healthy Life Style Behavior Scale II was used to determine healthy lifestyle behaviors of students. Mean, standard deviation analysis techniques were used for data analysis. Kruskal-Wallis H, Mann-Whitney U test was used to determine the differences. The obtained data were statistically evaluated at p<0.05 level. SPSS 17.0 package program was used to analyze the data. The maximum score that can be obtained from the scale was 208, and the total score of the students (140.8 ± 15.18) was determined. When the mean scores of the sub-dimensions of the SYBDO participants were considered, the health responsibility was 22.6 ± 4.20, the physical activity was 20.8 ± 3.47, the nutrition was 23.0 ± 3.39, the spiritual development was 26.8 ± 5.07, the interpersonal relations were 25, 8 ± 4,68, stress management was found to be 21,4 ± 4,20. As a result, SYBD of the students studying at the School of Physical Education and Sports was found to be medium level. It can be said that teachers and trainees who will be a model for people in the future will be more aware of the importance of healthy lifestyle. Article visualizations:

DETERMINATION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS WHO STUDY AT SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL

The aim of this study is to determine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of the students who study at Nigde Sports High School. The students who study in Nigde Sports High School during 2016-2017 academic year constitute the universe of the research and 138 students who read the research sample in Nigde Sports High School during 2016-2017 academic year and accepted to participate in the research. As a means of collecting data, two part survey technique was used. In the first part of the questionnaire, there are statements to determine the personal characteristics (sex, age) of the students. In the second part, Lifestyle Behavior Scale is used to evaluate healthy lifestyle behaviors of students. The Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II subscale scores of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Student subscale were X = 21,17 ± 5,27, the physical activity subscale score was X = 20,02 ± 5,14, the nutrition subscale score was X = 20,57 ± 4 , 43, spiritual development subscale score X = 27,15 ± 4,93, interpersonal subscale score X = 26,43 ± 4,45, stress management subscale score X = 21,10 ± 4,48, and overall scale the total score was calculated as X = 136.47 ± 22.44. No significant difference was found between the gender and age of students and Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II scores. Article visualizations:

Sociodemographic, Toxicological, and Lifestyle Characteristics of Seat Belt Users in a Nationally Representative Sample of US High School Students: Results from the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Background Seat belts prevent death and serious injury in motor vehicle crashes (MVCs), but in 2015, 47% of drivers ages 15 to 19 who died in a crash were unrestrained. Attempts to increase teenage belt use have included high-visibility enforcement (e.g. primary seat belt laws and graduated driver licensing), but limited research exists regarding lifestyle behaviors associated with regular belt use among young drivers. The objective of this study is to explore the prevalence of healthy lifestyle behaviors associated with regular seat belt use among US high school students. Methods Data were used from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2015 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), a nationally representative sample of US high school students. The YRBS assessed seat belt use as a passenger and other lifestyle behaviors during the 30 days before the survey, for 15,561 high school students. Seat belt use was coded into a dichotomous variable (regular/always v. irregular). Chi-square tests examined bivariate associations between regular seat belt use, demographic variables, and the prevalence of the following healthy lifestyle behaviors: hours of sleep, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, marijuana use, illegal prescription drug use, physical activity, and regular vegetable and water consumption. Results The prevalence of regular seat belt use during the 30 days before the survey was 61%. Regular belt use was more prevalent in males (χ2=3.97; degrees of freedom=1; p=.046), positively associated with age (χ2=43.82; df=6; p Conclusions High school students who reported regularly wearing their seat belts were mostly male, older, White, and had no alcohol or drug use. This study also suggests that a diverse range of healthy lifestyle behaviors are associated with a higher proportion of regular seat belt use. Encouraging healthy lifestyle behaviors in students, particularly those who drive, may positively influence traffic safety behaviors, including regular seat belt use.

Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi öğrencilerinin sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları

The purpose of this study was to investigate the healthy lifestyle behaviors of college students enrolled in the sports sciences faculty at a state university in Istanbul based on their departments, grades, and genders. The sample of the research was constituted by totally 503 voluntarily students including 160 females and 343 males who were selected by random method (i.e., freshmen to seniors) from physical education and sports, coaching education and sports management departments. Data collected by using Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale and were analyzed according to the variables of department, class and gender. Cronbach Alpha of the scale was calculated as 0,937. Data were analyzed using Manova, Anova, t test, and post hoc LSD tests. A statistically significant difference was found between male and female students in terms of exercise and stress management [Wilks Lambda (λ) 0,938; F (6,496)=5,423; p<0.05]. A statistically significant difference was determined between groups for self-actualization, as teacher education and sports department students generated greater value compared to sport management and coaching education departments [Wilks Lambda (λ) 0,940; F (6,495)=2,579; p< 0.05]. Freshmen had higher scores in health responsibility sub-scale comparison to sophomores, juniors and seniors [Wilks Lambda (λ) 0,931, F (6,494)=1,992; p < 0.05]. As a conclusion, male students demonstrated higher healthy lifestyle behaviors than females in terms of exercise and stress management while students from teacher education department had higher scores in comparison to students from sport management and coaching education departments in self-actualization sub-scale. Freshmen had lower health responsibility scores comparison to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It was concluded that the factors of department, grade and gender might have an effect on the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students enrolled in sports sciences faculty

Examination of healthy lifestyle behaviors of students of Vocational School of Health

Amac: Bu arastirma Bingol Devlet Hastanesi’nde yaz staji yapan Bingol Saglik Meslek Lisesi ogrencilerinin saglikli yasam bicimi davranislarini (SYBD) ve bunlari etkileyen faktorlerin neler oldugunu belirlemek amaciyla yapildi. Gerec ve yontemler: Tanimlayici nitelikteki bu calismanin kapsamina, 10 Agustos - 11 Eylul 2015 tarihleri arasinda Bingol Devlet Hastanesi’nde yaz staji yapan 120 saglik meslek lisesi ogrencisinden 112’si (50 erkek, 62 kiz; ort. yas 16.6±1.1 yil) alindi (Cevaplilik orani: %93.3). Katilimcilara sosyo-demografik ozellikler ile saglikli yasam bicimi davranislarini etkileyebilecegi dusunulen bazi faktorlerin degerlendirilmesi ile ilgili sorular yoneltildi ve SYBD olcegi sorularinin yer aldigi bir anket formu uygulandi. Olcek, SYBD’yi sorgulayan 48 soru ve ‘hicbir zaman, bazen, siklikla ve duzenli olarak’ seceneklerinden olusan, alti alt bilesene ayrilan bir olcektir ve en dusuk puan 48, en yuksek puan ise 192’dir. Bulgular: Ogrencilerin SYBD olcegi genel ortalamasi 126.9±28.7 puan olarak hesaplandi. SYBD olcegi ortalama puanlari cinsiyet, gelir durumu, ailenin tipi ve ailede sigara icme aliskanligi olup olmadigi durumlarina gore istatistiksel olarak farkli bulunmazken (p > 0.05); lisede okudugu bolume gore SYBD alt bilesenlerinden beslenme aliskanligi ve kendini gerceklestirme arasinda istatistiksel olarak anlamli farklilik bulundu (p < 0.05). Buna gore beslenme aliskanligi ve kendini gerceklestirme puanlari acil tip teknisyenligi okuyan ogrencilerde hemsirelik okuyan ogrencilerden fazla idi ve bu fark istatistiksel olarak anlamli bulundu (p < 0.05). Sonuc: Bingol Saglik Meslek Lisesi ogrencilerinin saglikli yasam bicimi davranislari orta duzeyde bulundu. Ogrencilerin saglikla ilgili bir okulda egitim gormelerine ragmen saglikli yasam bicimi davranislari hakkinda yeterince farkindalik kazanmadiklari dusunuldu. Bu nedenle ogrencilerin saglikli yasam bicimi davranislarinin onemini kavramasi ve bu davranislari gunluk hayatta uygulamalari desteklenmelidir.

Healthy Life Style Behaviors of University Students of School of Physical Education and Sports in Terms of Body Mass Index and Other Variables

The aim of this study is to determine Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of students in the Schools of Physical Education and Sport (SPES) utilizing Body Mass Index (BMI) and other various variables. The study is composed of 1695 students studying in SPES, in 14 different universities across Turkey. It is made up of 1067 male and 624 female students. Data collected, is from both anonymous personal information and a Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale - I survey. SPSS 21 was used and analysis obtained is 95% reliant. Examining the difference in status between Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors scores and the BMI group were done according to the Kruskal-Wallis H test, examining the relationship between each BMI group with 6 subscales was done with the Spearman Correlation test. The highest average score of the subscale is Self-Fulfillment (37.25 ± 6.02), while the lowest score of subscale was exercise (13.45 ± 3.06). SPES students with low BMI's were found to have a higher score in the Self- Fulfillment subscale. Recreation Department students scored higher in 4 of the 6 subscales, whereas the 4th grade students scored higher in 5 of the 6 subscales. It has been observed that as the family income and education level increases, there is an increase in the awareness of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors applied. The findings of the literature have revealed that there is a serious lack of exercise and proper nutrition, and the results for the SPES students observed in this regard were no different. This research supports the need for well-rounded encouragement and support as it pertains to healthy living. Also the students with low BMI's showed higher scores in the subscale of Self- Fulfillment. The students majoring in Recreation received higher scores on several subscales.

Evaluaton of healthy lifestyle behaviors of female students in a public accommodation center from kırsehir, Turkey.

Goal:This study is a descriptive analysis aiming to determine the healthy lifestyle behaviors of students staying in a female dormitory in the Central Anatolia region.Methods:A total of 295 students staying in a state-run female dormitory were included in the study. Data was collected with a personal information form and a “Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale” between March and May 2014. The dependent variables of the study were the HLBS points and subscales. The independent variables were age, class, department, family structure, place of longest residence, family education and occupation, perception of income, sport, academic success, BMI and nutrition.Results:The average age of students participating in the study was 19.92±1.39 (17-26) years. The average HLBS points of the students in the study were determined to be 120.24±16.99 (85-170). There was a statistically significant difference found between the students’ regular participation in sport, use of cigarettes, department they studied in and academic success levels with healthy lifestyle behavior and subscales (p<0.05).Conclusion:We determined that student’ scores taken from healthy lifestyle behaviors scale was moderate level. We consider that regular and continuous education to develop healthy lifestyle behavior during undergraduate education will benefit students who will become the health professionals of the future.