Gender Differences in Psychological Stress Factors of Physical Therapy Degree Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 810 - 810
Published: Jan. 12, 2022
(1)
Background:
The
aim
of
the
study
was
to
investigate
how
COVID-19
pandemic
impacted
mental
health
and
quality
life
male
female
physical
therapy
students
at
European
University
Madrid.
(2)
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
online
survey
conducted
including
a
range
tests
capturing
different
domains:
36-item
Short
Form
Health
Survey,
six-item
state
version
State-Trait
Anxiety
Inventory,
Acceptance
Action
Questionnaire,
Three
Items
Loneliness
Scale,
four-item
Perceived
Stress
Beck
Depression
Inventory
revised
version,
Sleep
Quality
Numeric
Rating
Scale.
(3)
Results:
total
151
completed
study,
consisting
78
females
73
males.
Gender
differences
were
observed
on
most
domains
evaluated.
Female
participants
showed
worse
levels
general
perception,
life,
depression
symptoms,
anxiety,
stress,
experiential
avoidance
psychological
inflexibility,
sleep
loneliness
compared
students.
(4)
Conclusions:
results
this
support
need
interventions
as
preventive
programs
in
situations
such
pandemic.
aims
comprise
improving
knowledge,
awareness,
self-coping
strategies
or
other
oriented
mitigate
effects
health-related
university
students,
especially
among
ones.
Language: Английский
Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on sleep of undergraduate students: A systematic literature review
Stress and Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
39(1), P. 4 - 34
Published: June 14, 2022
Abstract
The
2019
coronavirus
pandemic
forced
the
shift
to
distance
education
aggravating
mental
and
physical
vulnerabilities
of
undergraduate
students,
including
sleep.
This
review
aims
describe
sleep
problem
rates
prevalence,
pattern
disruption,
duration,
quality,
insomnia
symptoms,
psychological
socio‐economic
factors
affecting
undergraduates
in
22
countries.
A
systematic
search
for
articles
published
from
2020
2021
using
‘COVID‐19,’
‘Coronavirus,’
‘Pandemic,’
‘Sleep,’
‘Mental
Health,’
‘Students’
PubMed,
Scopus,
Cochrane
yielded
2550
articles,
where
72
were
included.
Selection
criteria
were:
English
full‐text
available
not
postgraduates,
reported
outcomes,
participants
allied
health
courses.
Risk
bias
was
assessed
various
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
checklists
outcomes
descriptively
synthesized.
Prevalence
problems
notable,
while
longitudinal
studies
showed
increased
rates.
There
significantly
disruption
during
lockdowns.
Several
psychological,
behavioural,
environmental,
demographic,
found
be
associated
with
changes.
These
highlight
pandemic's
impact
on
students
reveal
opportunities
institutions
intervene
policies
programs
promote
well‐being
undergraduates.
Limitations
include
recall
underrepresentation
other
study
is
self‐funded
registration
number
RGAO‐2021‐0071.
Language: Английский
Screening of substance use and mental health problems among Spanish medical students: A multicenter study
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
311, P. 391 - 398
Published: May 21, 2022
This
study
aimed
to
determine
the
prevalence
of
substance
consumption
and
mental
health
problems
among
Spanish
medical
students,
their
association
with
sociodemographic
factors.A
multicentre
cross-sectional
was
conducted.
Self-reported
data
on
clinical
characteristics
were
collected,
including
BDI-II,
PHQ-9,
brief
STAI,
single-item
academic
burnout
(IUBA).Overall,
1265
students
(74.2%
female)
completed
survey.
Of
them,
37.4%
scored
positive
for
depressive
symptoms,
as
measured
by
more
than
half
(53%)
PHQ-9.
Suicidal
ideation
reported
about
12%
whilst
high
levels
state
trait
anxiety
informed
28.8%
29.4%
students.
The
40.2%.
Female
pre-clinical
significantly
(p
<
0.01)
higher
rates
depressive,
anxiety,
symptoms.
Alcohol,
energy
drinks,
tobacco
most
frequently
used
substances.
Total
scores
self-reported
negatively
correlated
0.001)
objective
results
positively
0.02)
number
substances
consumed
in
last
30
days.Research-based
could
favour
information
bias
due
social
desirability
effect
memory
error.A
several
found
especially
females.
relevant
influence
academic-related
factors
students'
well-being
may
be
a
call
schools
implement
initiatives
improve
ability
detect,
address,
seek
help
issues.
Language: Английский
Estilos de vida en los estudiantes de una universidad privada: Un estudio descriptivo
Salud Ciencia y Tecnología,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 630 - 630
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Introduction:
the
lifestyles
of
university
students
are
essential,
as
they
impact
their
physical
and
mental
well-being,
well
academic
success.Objective:
to
analyze
majoring
in
Administration,
Accounting,
Law
at
a
private
Peruvian
Amazon.Methods:
quantitative,
non-experimental,
cross-sectional
descriptive
study
was
conducted.
A
total
285
participated
were
administered
Lifestyle
Profile
(PEPS-I),
an
instrument
with
adequate
metric
properties.
Descriptive
statistical
methods
applied
categorize
variable
dimensions
according
cut-off
points.
Similarly,
non-parametric
Chi-Square
test
used
determine
whether
significantly
associated
proposed
sociodemographic
employment-related
variables.Results:
it
found
that
40,7
%
had
less
healthy
lifestyle,
32,3
27
unhealthy
lifestyle.
Likewise,
nutrition,
exercise,
health
responsibility
also
rated
unhealthy,
while
stress
management,
interpersonal
support,
self-actualization
healthy.
Furthermore,
some
variables,
such
gender
socioeconomic
level.Conclusions:
characterized
by
having
Based
on
results
found,
is
imperative
universities
implement
education
programs
focused
promoting
lifestyle
habits
Language: Английский
What Are We Measuring When We Evaluate Digital Interventions for Improving Lifestyle? A Scoping Meta-Review
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Jan. 3, 2022
Background:
Lifestyle
Medicine
(LM)
aims
to
address
six
main
behavioral
domains:
diet/nutrition,
substance
use
(SU),
physical
activity
(PA),
social
relationships,
stress
management,
and
sleep.
Digital
Health
Interventions
(DHIs)
have
been
used
improve
these
domains.
However,
there
is
no
consensus
on
how
measure
lifestyle
its
intermediate
outcomes
aside
from
measuring
each
behavior
separately.
We
aimed
describe
(1)
the
most
frequent
domains
addressed
by
DHIs,
(2)
changes,
(3)
DHI
delivery
methods.
Methods:
followed
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA-ScR)
Extension
Scoping
Reviews.
A
literature
search
was
conducted
using
MEDLINE,
Cochrane
Library,
EMBASE,
Web
of
Science
publications
since
2010.
included
systematic
reviews
meta-analyses
clinical
trials
promote
health,
behavioral,
or
change.
Results:
Overall,
954
records
were
identified,
72
included.
Of
those,
35
meta-analyses,
58
60
focused
PA.
Only
one
review
evaluated
all
simultaneously;
1
five
domains;
5
4
14
3
remaining
52
only
two
The
frequently
diet/nutrition
methods
smartphone
apps
websites.
Discussion:
concept
still
unclear
fragmented,
making
it
hard
evaluate
complex
interconnections
unhealthy
behaviors,
their
impact
health.
Clarifying
this
concept,
refining
operationalization,
defining
reporting
guidelines
should
be
considered
as
current
research
priorities.
DHIs
potential
at
primary,
secondary,
tertiary
levels
prevention-but
them
are
targeting
populations.
Although
important
advances
made
some
characteristics,
such
rate
which
they
become
obsolete,
will
require
innovative
designs
long-term
in
Language: Английский
Lifestyle and Hypertension in Brazil and Spain
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
38
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Estilos de Vida Saludables en Estudiantes de Educación Secundaria de una Institución Pública
Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 831 - 847
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Los
estilos
de
vida
influyen
significativamente
en
la
salud
física,
mental
y
el
bienestar
general.
Este
estudio
cuantitativo
se
centró
los
estudiantes
del
Colegio
Carmen
Mora
Encalada-Ecuador,
evaluando
sus
mediante
un
cuestionario
que
abarcó
parámetros
salud,
ejercicio
físico,
autoestima,
estrés,
consumo
tabaco,
alcohol
sexual.
El
objetivo
fue
determinar
saludables
segundo
bachillerato
colegio
Encalada.
La
muestra
incluyó
63
estudiantes,
cuyas
respuestas
fueron
analizadas
para
identificar
patrones
necesidades
específicas.
58.7%
población
tiene
peso
normal,
siendo
más
prevalente
mujeres
16
años.
22.2%
está
bajo
6.3%
presenta
obesidad.
11.1%
calificó
su
como
excelente,
mientras
20.6%
percibió
calidad
igual
manera.
Un
31.7%
regular.
niveles
estrés
1
3
comunes,
nivel
autoestima
2
frecuente.
practica
dos
veces
por
semana,
pero
17.5%
no
realiza
ninguna
actividad
física.
49.2%
nunca
ha
fumado
65.1%
consume
una
o
menos
al
mes.
46%
tenido
relaciones
sexuales
85.7%
conoce
algún
método
anticonceptivo.
resultados
subrayan
importancia
recomendar
estrategias
políticas
entorno
académico
promover
hábitos
saludables,
física
educación
Estas
medidas
mejorarán
contribuyendo
a
desarrollo
integral
éxito
académico.
Criterion Validity and Psychometric Properties of a Malay Version of the Short Multidimensional Inventory Lifestyle Evaluation-Confinement (SMILE-C) in a Sample of University Staff with Weight Problems
Nor Ba’yah Abdul Kadir,
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Wan Nur Khairunnisa Ismail,
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Nurul-Azza Abdullah
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et al.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(19), P. 10410 - 10410
Published: Oct. 3, 2021
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
validate
the
Short
Multidimensional
Inventory
Lifestyle
Evaluation-Confinement
(SMILE-C)
in
a
Malaysian
context.
SMILE-C,
which
is
respondent-generated
instrument,
used
ask
participants
questions
on
their
lifestyle
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
indices
seven
sub-scores
were
then
calculated.
A
total
121
university
staff
members
completed
Malay
version
SMILE-C
as
well
instruments
for
measuring
well-being,
family
life
satisfaction,
mindfulness
and
awareness,
work
engagement,
quality
life.
Cronbach's
alpha
values
Pearson
correlation
coefficients
satisfactory
initial
validation
instrument.
showed
positive
correlations
with
all
variables
being
studied.
results
supported
criterion-related
validity
psychometric
properties
an
instrument
assessing
changes
Language: Английский
KISA ÇOK BOYUTLU YAŞAM TARZI DEĞERLENDİRMESİ - İZOLASYON ÖLÇEĞİ TÜRKÇE FORMU: GEÇERLİK VE GÜVENİLİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI
Sağlık akademisyenleri dergisi/Sağlık akademisyenler dergisi,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Objective:
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
investigate
the
validity
and
reliability
Short
Multidimensional
Lifestyle
Assessment-Isolation
(SMILE-C)
Questionnaire,
which
was
developed
evaluate
lifestyle
multidimensionally
during
COVID-19
pandemic,
in
Turkish
sample.
Method:
research
carried
out
345
university
students
who
were
able
actively
access
internet
between
April
2021
February
2022.
Participants
filled
inquiry
forms
sent
them
online.
changes
closure
period
within
1
year
from
first
date
virus
Turkey
evaluated
with
SMILE-C.
construct
Exploratory
Factor
Analysis
(EFA)
Confirmatory
Analysis,
internal
consistency
Cronbach's
α
coefficient,
test-retest
intraclass
correlation
coefficient.
Healthy
Behaviors
Scale
II
(HPLP-II)
International
Physical
Activity
Questionnaire-Short
Form
(IPAQ-SF)
used
assess
criterion
validity.
Results:
Cronbach’s
0.74
ICC2.1
0.86.
EFA
showed
a
six-factor
model
four
items
loaded
on
more
than
one
factor.
fit
index
values
confirmed
good
(Root
mean
square
error
approximation=0.052;
Goodness
index=0.940;
Adjusted
goodness
index=0.914;
Comparative
index=0.924;
Normed
index=0.901).
Statistically
significant
positive
correlations
found
SMILE-C
total
score
HPLP-II
all
sub-dimensions
(p
Language: Английский
Lifestyle Behaviors, Depression, and Anxiety Among Individuals Living in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 181 - 193
Published: May 30, 2022
The
aim
of
our
study
was
to
investigate
the
association
between
lifestyle
behaviors
and
symptoms
depression
anxiety
during
COVID-19
pandemic
in
Canada.
A
web
survey
conducted
July
3–August
3,
2020,
across
main
outcomes
considered
were
a
positive
screening
for
depression,
as
evaluated
by
PHQ-2
anxiety,
GAD-7.
Lifestyle
assessed
using
Short
Multidimensional
Inventory
Evaluation—Confinement
(SMILE-C),
an
instrument
adapted
pandemic.
total
sample
size
included
404
participants,
which
24.3%
had
screen
20.5%
15.5%
both.
We
found
significant
differences
SMILE-C
scores
individuals
with
negative
(
P
<
.001).
Likewise,
there
unhealthy
lockdown
findings
highlight
importance
medicine
(LM)
education
targeted
interventions
promote
healthy
help
reduce
burden
mental
disorders.
Language: Английский