Health-related fitness in medical students: a curricular intervention in Bogota, Colombia
BMC Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
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,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
44, С. 19 - 27
Опубликована: Июнь 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
Язык: Английский
Health-related fitness in medical students: A Curricular Intervention in Bogota, Colombia
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 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.
Язык: Английский