Insights Into Mental Health, Lifestyle Patterns, and Academic Attitudes among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Journal of Prevention Diagnosis and Management of Human Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 44, P. 19 - 27

Published: June 3, 2024

Medical students are more likely to be affected by mental health conditions due their academic pressure. So, it is very important have up-to-date information about it. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 406 randomly selected medical students. Participants gave informed verbal consent, and data collection done through face-to-face interviews. Quality control measures were in place, confidentiality ensured. had the right withdraw without providing a reason. Data analysis performed using SPSS version 25.0, results presented inferential statistics. Results: Respondents of current between 18 27 years mean age 22.7±1.8 years. The majority 249(61.3%) Muslim 349(85.9%) single. Of students, 214(52.7%) psychological distress significant 296(72.9%) respondents positive attitude towards education but 223(54.9%) them thought that not enough. Near cent 368(90.7%) normal before admission. Around 191(47.1%) no general anxiety disorder only 27(6.7%) required services. 256(63.1%) consume good food quality around half 183(45.1%) non-smokers. one-fourth 96(23.6%) sedentary lifestyle. 284(69.9%) maintain relationship Only 148(36.5%) low level emotional exhaustion. Conclusion: suffering from distress. Students' admission college some Students different types conditions. usually healthy good-quality while most an active lifestyle also relations parents. number levels

Language: Английский

Health-related fitness in medical students: a curricular intervention in Bogota, Colombia

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of a curricular intervention to promote health-related fitness (HRF) among medical students in Bogota, Colombia. Method The study was conducted between May 2014 and December 2015 as part physiology course, which 208 were enrolled.The included two lectures on physical activity (PA) student-led group presentations physiological effects exercise human physiology. An academic incentive (10% final grade) given who reported documented regular PA practice during semester. This assessed students’ HRF variables, perceptions curriculum intervention, practices using quantitative qualitative approaches. Results 55% female, with mean age 19.5 years. Body fat, estimated maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), handgrip, sit-up strength showed statistically significant improvements at end intervention. Students that positively influenced by particularly tests. wide variety practices, mainly done friends, classmates, or family members. Lack time main barrier practice. Conclusion effective improving promoting PA. It remains be investigated whether these gains are sustained over time.

Language: Английский

Health-related fitness in medical students: A Curricular Intervention in Bogota, Colombia

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 20, 2023

Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of a curricular intervention to promote health-related fitness (HRF) among medical students in Bogota, Colombia. METHOD The study was conducted between May 2014 and December 2015 as part physiology course, which 208 were enrolled. included two lectures on physical activity (PA) student-led group presentations physiological effects exercise human physiology. An academic incentive (10% final grade) given who reported documented regular PA practice during semester. This assessed students' HRF variables, perceptions curriculum intervention, practices using quantitative qualitative approaches. RESULTS Fifty-five percent female, with mean age 19.5 years. Body fat, estimated maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), handgrip sit-up strength showed statistically significant improvements at end intervention. Students that positively influenced by particularly tests. wide variety practices, mainly done friends, classmates or family members. Lack time main barrier practice. CONCLUSION effective improving promoting PA. It remains be investigated whether these gains are sustained over time.

Language: Английский