RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 How relevant is the place where first-year college students live in relation to the increase in body mass index?
A1 Viñuela, Antonio
A1 Criado Álvarez, Juan José
A1 Aceituno Gómez, Javier
A1 Durántez Fernández, Carlos
A1 Martín Conty, José Luis
A1 Martín Rodríguez, Francisco
A1 Cano Martín, Luis Miguel
A1 Maestre Miquel, Clara
A1 Polonio López, Begoña
A1 Mohedano Moriano, Alicia
K1 College students
K1 Adolescent
K1 Estudiantes universitarios
K1 Nutrition
K1 Obesity
K1 Obesidad
K1 Lifestyles
K1 Food intake
K1 3104.06 Nutrición
AB 1) Objective: This study analyzes the evolution of the body mass index (BMI) throughout the academic year associated with changes in the lifestyle associated with the place where students live during the course, lifestyle design, and health strategies for the university community. (2) Methods: A total of 93 first-year nursing students participated in this study. Data were collected throughout the course by administering self-reported questionnaires about eating habits and lifestyles, weight, and height to calculate their BMI and place of residence throughout the course. Data were analyzed using statistical analysis (Mann–Whitney, chi-square, Student’s t-test, repeated-measures analysis of variance, and least significant difference tests). (3) Results: We found that the mean BMI increases significantly throughout the course among all students regardless of sex, age, eating habits, or where they live during the course. At the beginning of the course, the mean BMI was 22.10 ± 3.64. The mean difference between the beginning of the course and the middle has a value of p-value < 0.015 and between the middle of the course and the end a p-value < 0.009. The group that increased the most is found among students who continue to live in the family nucleus rather than those who live alone or in residence. Students significantly changed their eating and health habits, especially those who live alone or in residence. (4) Conclusions: There is an increase in BMI among students. It is necessary to carry out seminars or talks that can help students understand the importance of good eating practices and healthy habits to maintain their weight and, therefore, their health, in the short, medium, and long term and acquire a good quality of life.
PB MDPI
SN 2227-9032
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59153
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/59153
LA eng
NO Healthcare, 2021, Vol. 9, Nº. 12, 1638
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 12-jul-2024