Naslov
Differences in health -promoting lifestyle profile among Croatian medical students according to gender and year of study

Autori
Mašina, Tonči ; Madžar, Tomislav ; Musil, Vera ; Milošević, Milan

Izvornik
Acta clinica Croatica (0353-9466) 56 (2017), 1; 84-91

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
medical students ; lifestyle ; health promotion

Sažetak
Background: The increasing of awareness about healthy lifestyle is important during the period of adolescence because of difficult change of habits in adulthood. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine health- promoting lifestyle differences between male and female medical students of first- and second-year of study. Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted on a sample of 1186 students (36% male). Data were collected by self-administered anonymous questionnaire: the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile [HPLP II] (Adult Version) and analysed by descriptive statistics and non-parametrical tests. Results: The 941 HPLP II questionnaires were collected and analysed (response rate of 79%). In HPLP II total score (male M=2.68 ; IQR=2.42-2.92 vs. female M=2.65 ; IQR=2.46-2.90) both sexes showed medium level. Significant differences between sexes were observed in subscales: health responsibility, interpersonal relations, physical activity and stress management. Significantly higher score was observed among second-year students in HPLP II total, physical activity, stress management and spiritual growth. Conclusion: The results of the study implied the need of organized health care and physical activity programs for university students based on their specific requirements and needs.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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