Document Type : Original Article
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Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Student Research Committee, Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran
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B.Sc. of Public Health, Student Research Committee, Esfarayen Faculty of Medical Sciences, Esfarayen, Iran
Abstract
Background and Aims: The students constitute a large part of the society and since their health behaviors have a great impact on community health promotion, this study aimed to determine lifestyle among university students in Esfarayen city.
Materials and Methods: : In this descriptive-analytical study, through random sampling, 230 students from Esfarayen governmental universities were selected. Data were collected applying lifestyle questionnaire (LSQ). T-test, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation test were used for data analysis, by SPSS version 21.0. (α=0.05).
Results: Among the components of the lifestyle, the highest score was related to physical health (36/7±6/3) and accident prevention (34/4±8/9) as well as, the lowest score is related to the dimensions of spiritual health (28/4±5/8) and exercise and fitness (28/9±7/5). There was significant relationship between students' lifestyle and sex (P<0.05); however, no such relationships were observed between life style and residence, type of university, students' major and university entrance time (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Students' lifestyles were evaluated on an average level; Therefore, standard interventional and educational programs are recommended to improve the lifestyle of students, especially in terms of spiritual health, exercise and health, avoiding drug abuse, and weight and nutrition management.
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