Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Correlates Among Students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Fattahi, Mohammad Reza; Jahansouz, Davoud; Halabchi, Farzin; Golsoorat-Pahlaviani, Fatemeh; Abouzari, Fatemeh; Sajedi-Monfared, Zahra; Arabzadeh, Tina

doi:10.18502/acta.v57i11.3266

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“…Also, the intensity (i.e., vigorous or moderate) of activity in each domain and the time spent on sedentary behaviors (e.g., sitting, watching TV) are determined. The Persian version of GPAQ has been used in many national and local studies as a valid and reliable questionnaire (Esteghamati et al 2011 ; Fattahi et al 2019 ).…”

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Relationship between physical activity, healthy lifestyle and COVID-19 disease severity; a cross-sectional study

Tavakol

Ghannadi

Tabesh

et al. 2021

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health emergency, and therefore the prevention and treatment of this disease is an important priority of world health. In the present study, some risk factors, including unhealthy nutrition, obesity, and physical inactivity, were assessed in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, and their effects on the severity and duration of disease were evaluated. Subject and methods The present study was a cross-sectional study. Data was collected from all patients who visited the respiratory emergency department from March 20, 2020 to April 24, 2020 in the University Hospital. The outcome measures were body mass index, diet quality that was evaluated with a 16-item food intake questionnaire, and physical activity level that was assessed by the global physical activity questionnaire. Results Two hundred and six patients' data was analyzed. The results investigated that patients with lower levels of physical activity or lower MET.min/week were affected by a more severe form of the disease (p = 0.05 and p = 0.03, respectively). We found that patients with a healthier dietary pattern were affected by lower severity of illness (p < 0.05). Conclusion It seems that increasing levels of physical activity may partly reduce the severity of COVID-19 disease. Some dietary patterns such as increasing fruit and poultry consumption as well as drinking less tea were correlated significantly with a less severe form of the disease. The results did not confirm previous concerns regarding a potentially harmful effect of smoking on the severity or duration of symptoms.

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Relationship between physical activity, healthy lifestyle and COVID-19 disease severity; a cross-sectional study

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Ghannadi

Tabesh

et al. 2021

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“…Three studies revealed no statistical significance between PA and AP (18,22,24). One study concluded that PA, AP, and depression were negatively associated (20).…”

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“…GPA is the most popular way to assess AP. Seven reviewed studies used GPA to measure AP among university students (12,17,1,18,19,20,21). In addition, some studies used students' raw semester average (22), marks obtained in the most recent pathology class test (23), and the average grade marks in all subjects conducted by the students (24).…”

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A Mini Review on Association between Physical Activity and Academic Performance among University Students

Wijayasinghe¹,

Nishshanka²,

Liyanage³

2022

Sri Lankan J. Health Sci.

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Academic Performance (AP) in higher education is a significant factor. It is very important to evaluate the factors that influence AP. In this review, we aimed to summarize the results from published articles in recent years about the correlation between Physical Activity (PA) and AP among university students. This review was done in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Google Scholar, and PEDro databases. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria and final screening, 11 studies were selected to include in the review. Physical Activity was measured by self-administered questionnaires in most studies, and AP was graded mostly using Grade Point Average (GPA). Few studies that were identified in this review revealed that PA had a positive influence on AP. Findings from studies have shown that PA has a positive correlation with AP. There is also evidence that PA is reduced among university students due to various factors. Hence, more longitudinal and interventional studies are needed to assess this relationship and to encourage involvement in PA among university students.

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“…Andhra Medical College in the overall (QoL) [16] , Tehran University of Medical Sciences [20] and China Medical University in the environment [2] . This variation in scores could be due to extra responsibilities imposed on males in the context of daily life.…”

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Quality of Life among Medical Students at the Clinical Levels at Sana'a University

Al-Mustafa,

Al-Shamahi,

Al-Nono

et al. 2023

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Background The World Health Organization (WHO) defines quality of life (QoL) as individuals' perceptions of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. Starting clinical training means a new challenge that requires special capabilities in an unfavorable environment. We aimed to assess the (QoL) among medical students at the clinical levels at Sana'a University and correlate it with sociodemographic factors. Methodology : A descriptive cross-sectional study with a sample size of 371 medical students at the clinical levels and internship from January 1st to February 15th, 2023. We ran a stratified random sample and used the Arabic WHOQoL-BRE and a sociodemograhic questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences. Results The participants scored highest in the overall (QoL) (69.27 ± 20.77) and general health (67.70 ± 25.67). They scored lower in other domains in a descending manner: physical health (64.38 ± 15.73), social relationships (61.61 ± 22.70), psychological health (57.16 ± 15.31) and environment (48.63 ± 15.43). Leisure time (LT) was found to be the most important predicator of the QoL in all aspects, followed by family income in the overall (QoL), physical health and environment. Advancing age, male gender, being rural and living alone or in dorms scored poorly in the environment. Females scored better in the overall (QoL) than males. The social relationships were in favor of married students. Initial clinical levels scored poorly in terms of physical health. Conclusion Our participants have a relatively good overall (QoL) and general health. Nevertheless, they scored poorly in the psychological health and environment. Sufficient family income and (LT) are crucial to a better (QoL). We believe orientation programs, revised curricula, proper and adequate clinical training, level-compatible and objective exams and creating sources of income for interns would significantly improve their (QoL). Medical students at the clinical levels are in extreme need for (LT). Dorms should reconsider their services, and rural inhabitants need support from all.

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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Correlates Among Students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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Relationship between physical activity, healthy lifestyle and COVID-19 disease severity; a cross-sectional study

Relationship between physical activity, healthy lifestyle and COVID-19 disease severity; a cross-sectional study

A Mini Review on Association between Physical Activity and Academic Performance among University Students

Quality of Life among Medical Students at the Clinical Levels at Sana'a University

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