Programa de educación para la salud: Estilos de vida y factores de riesgos en universitarios

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy of an educational program for change lifestyles related to risk factors on subjects with a disease or in the risk of suffering one or both chronic-degenerative diseases, implemented at a university in northwestern Mexico. A sample of 40 college students between 18 and 20 years was studied, indicating inclusión criteria. This study used a descriptive transversal design, with measurements before and after the intervention. Results showed hypertension incidence on elevated systolic pressure in 100% of cases, being statistically significative. Regarding the evaluation of program effectiveness on the Body Mass Index (BMI) and knowledge, statistically, no differences were found. However, within individual-analysis, reflected knowledge showed an increase; in the same way, there was an individual decrement on BMI. Even when the program does not show significative differences, had an impact on 73% of the sample. Applicated research it is a learning generator, thus, in this case, at the moment of design, apply, and evaluate the program, give us the opportunity to correct strategies and procedures that help to decrease risk factors and improves the college student health.

Risk factors associated with arterial hypertension in university students in southern Sonora

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Exceso de peso y antecedentes heredofamiliares, una oportunidad de acción desde la Universidad

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