The Health Behaviours of Students from Selected Countries—A Comparative Study

Lesińska–Sawicka, Małgorzata; Pisarek, Ewa; Nagórska, Małgorzata

doi:10.3390/nursrep11020039

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“…As it turned out that improvements in the diet were achieved in different ways among young people, it seems both types of modifications are worth encouraging and not solely the reduction of the consumption of foods that are detrimental to health. This is particularly true since the results of other studies show an increase in the consumption of fast food, EDNP snacks, and meat as well as a reduced intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole wheat cereal products [53,54].…”

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Diet Quality and Changes in Food Intake during the University Studies in Polish Female Young Adults: Linkages with Food Experiences from Childhood and Perceived Nutrition Concerns

2022

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The transition from adolescence to young adulthood may be associated with unfavorable changes in food intake due to some substantial transformations in social life and environment. Factors that affect food choices and diet quality during early adulthood are still not well-recognized. This paper aims to explore the relationship between females’ childhood food experiences related to parents’ monitoring practices and healthy eating guidance, perceived nutrition concerns, changes in food intake during university studies, and diet quality. A cross-sectional study with the use of CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview) was carried out on 657 female students aged 19–30 years. Beliefs and Eating Habits Questionnaire (KomPAN) was used to assess the frequency of eating various kinds of food and then to calculate the diet-quality index (DQI). Adults’ Memories of Feeding in Childhood (AMoFiC) questionnaire was used to assess food experiences from childhood, and Health Concern Scale (HCS) was used to assess nutrition concerns. Associations between changes in food intake, diet quality, and selected factors describing the study sample were verified using logistic regression analysis. The DQI of the majority of students indicated a low intensity of nonhealthy and pro-healthy dietary characteristics. The intensity was higher among nutrition and health students, those with low nutrition concerns, and those with childhood experiences of monitoring. The chances of a negative change in food intake were increased by a higher score for childhood food experiences associated with parents’ monitoring practices. The chances of a negative DQI were increased by bigger concerns about nutrition and by technical and agricultural majors; however, they were reduced by positive changes in food intake. Both childhood food experiences and perceived nutrition concerns should be factored into strategies aimed at improving youth diet and educating parents about effective parental feeding practices.

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Diet Quality and Changes in Food Intake during the University Studies in Polish Female Young Adults: Linkages with Food Experiences from Childhood and Perceived Nutrition Concerns

2022

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“…Numerous previous studies have explored the factors associated with stress and well-being among students, as documented in the literature [ 4 , 99 ]. Only a few studies compared health and non-health science students and hence provided a comprehensive understanding of their differences [ 53 , 100 , 101 ].…”

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“…Students face various difficulties and strains that can lead these young people to develop unhealthy lifestyle habits [ 1 , 2 ]. The period of transition from high school to university education is a period of significant change and adjustment [ 3 , 4 ]. Several changes that may occur in lifestyle habits in students include shifts in eating habits, physical activity levels, sleep patterns, and stress perception, especially for those students who are living away from home for the first time, either in a rented apartment or a dormitory on campus.…”

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“…Adolescence and young adulthood represent a significant transitional period that is challenging and critical for young people. Moreover, this period is of utmost importance for public health since lifestyle habits that develop during this period can have a lasting impact on an individual’s lifetime health outcomes [ 4 , 54 , 55 ]. Early identification of unhealthy habits is crucial for applying appropriate intervention measures, promoting population health, and preventing chronic diseases in the future.…”

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Differences between Health and Non-Health Science Students in Lifestyle Habits, Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Study

Marendić,

Aranza,

Aranza

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The aim of this study was to investigate lifestyle habits in health and non-health science students from the University of Split, Croatia, and to evaluate their association with perceived stress and psychological well-being. We surveyed 783 students during February–March 2021. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used in the analysis. Health science students spent less time using screens, were sitting less, slept less, but also showed better compliance with the Mediterranean diet compared to non-health science students (10.6% vs. 5.9%). There were no differences in stress and well-being perception between the two study groups. Female gender, lack of sleep, less daily sitting time, anxiety, and lower optimism were associated with higher stress in non-health science students, while anxiousness and more sitting were found to be significant among health students. Well-being among health science students was positively associated with BMI, having had COVID-19, being refreshed after waking up during working days, Mediterranean diet adherence, health perception, optimism, and quality of life, and negatively with TV time and anxiousness. Shorter sleep duration on non-working days, feeling refreshed after waking up on non-working days, higher quality of life and optimism, and lower anxiousness were associated with higher well-being among non-health students. Identifying unhealthy lifestyle habits in students is essential for implementing targeted interventions to better their health outcomes.

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“…Human healthy lifestyle behaviors are determined by socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors [22][23][24]. The fundamental objectives of environmental design are to create a setting that encourages physical activity, provides opportunities for society to move physically, and inspire people to do so [25].…”

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A Meta-Analysis of Evidence Synthesis for a Healthy Campus Built Environment by Adopting Active Design Approaches to Promote Physical Activity

2023

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The spread of chronic diseases, particularly obesity, has become a significant social issue on a global level concerning human inactivity and unhealthy behavior. The new approach to active design introduced by AIA and Sport England to increase human activity through physical activity in the built environment includes certifications such as Fitwell and LEED. An active design is any design feature that encourages physical activity, thus encouraging the user to be physically, mentally, and socially active in the built environment. This study aims to assemble evidence on the active design approach through physical activity in the campus built environment by using a meta-analysis approach and statistical analyses. There were 1993 papers identified during the search; following the screening, eligibility, and inclusion stages, 10 studies that addressed physical activity in colleges and universities were chosen. Findings indicate that physical activity has a positive impact on human health in the built environment. I² is (96.38%), which indicates considerable heterogeneity with p < 0.0001 and an absence of publication bias. Accordingly, a model was designed to integrate an active design approach and healthy behavior theories for future research. Overall, the evidence shows the importance of active design and physical activity for a healthy built environment to achieve healthy social behavior.

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The Health Behaviours of Students from Selected Countries—A Comparative Study

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

Diet Quality and Changes in Food Intake during the University Studies in Polish Female Young Adults: Linkages with Food Experiences from Childhood and Perceived Nutrition Concerns

Diet Quality and Changes in Food Intake during the University Studies in Polish Female Young Adults: Linkages with Food Experiences from Childhood and Perceived Nutrition Concerns

Differences between Health and Non-Health Science Students in Lifestyle Habits, Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Study

A Meta-Analysis of Evidence Synthesis for a Healthy Campus Built Environment by Adopting Active Design Approaches to Promote Physical Activity

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