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Kovács E, Rekenyi V, Nánási A, Szepesi CI, Indrayathi PA, Horváth N, Csirmaz A, Marjai G, Róbert KL. Lifestyle Medicine in Focus: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Domestic and International Students. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1151. [PMID: 38891226 PMCID: PMC11171708 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12111151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
This study investigated lifestyle factors among Hungarian and international students, utilizing lifestyle medicine principles to enhance overall well-being. Conducted at the University of Debrecen through a cross-sectional survey, we examined selected lifestyle factors, more specifically sleep patterns, weight management, nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being, and alcohol use. Hungarian (N = 122) and international (N = 139) students were compared, revealing significant differences. Hungarian students slept less (p = 0.041), desired weight loss (p = 0.040), ate more fruits and vegetables (p = 0.014), exercised longer (p = 0.002), and reported higher purpose and social support (p = 0.009), with higher alcohol use (p < 0.001). These findings highlight distinct experiences and challenges faced by these student groups including variations in sleep, weight management, diet, exercise, and social support. Targeted interventions and tailored support are essential to address their specific needs. To promote the well-being of both Hungarian and international students, educational programs addressing various facets of a healthy lifestyle are crucial. This study offers valuable insights into lifestyle factors and health outcomes among Hungarian and international students and underscores the importance of addressing the unique needs of each group through tailored interventions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eszter Kovács
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary (A.N.); (P.A.I.)
- Department of Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary (A.N.); (P.A.I.)
- Department of Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary (A.N.); (P.A.I.)
- Department of Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary (A.N.); (P.A.I.)
- Department of Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary (A.N.); (P.A.I.)
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary (A.N.); (P.A.I.)
- Department of Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary (A.N.); (P.A.I.)
- Department of Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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Chrzan-Rodak A, Bąk J, Chałdaś-Majdańska J, Machul M, Obuchowska A, Grzegorczyk A, Dziurka M, Ozdoba P, Dobrowolska B. Health-Related Behaviours of Foreign Students Studying in Poland and Their Determinants: A Mixed-Methods Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:1149. [PMID: 38674839 PMCID: PMC11054401 DOI: 10.3390/nu16081149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Educational migration benefits students and receiving countries, but universities are challenged to meet a variety of needs, such as cultural adaptation and changes in health behaviours such as dietary habits. This study aimed to assess the health-related behaviours, encompassing dietary/eating habits, among international students in Poland, while also elucidating the factors influencing these behaviours. The study consisted of two phases: (phase 1) cross-sectional research among 231 foreign students using the Fantastic Lifestyle Questionnaire (FLQ); and (phase 2) focus group interviews with 15 international students. The study was conducted in accordance with STROBE (STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology) and COREQ (COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research) Checklists. It was shown that the respondents highly value health. Students' health-related behaviours are related to their financial situation, health condition, self-assessment of their lifestyle, the importance attached to being healthy, and their country of origin. The qualitative analysis allowed us to identify (1) the barriers related to the exhibiting of health-related behaviours, (2) expectations of foreign students regarding the exhibiting of health-related behaviours, (3) changes in the health-related behaviours, and (4) factors facilitating the exhibiting of health-related behaviours. There is a need for inter-university cooperation on a strategy to promote health-promoting behaviours of foreign students studying in Poland.
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- Agnieszka Chrzan-Rodak
- Department of Family and Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland;
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- Upper Silesian Centre for Child and Mother’s Health, Medyków Street 16, 40-752 Katowice, Poland;
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (A.O.); (A.G.); (M.D.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (A.O.); (A.G.); (M.D.); (B.D.)
- Students’ Scientific Association, Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (A.O.); (A.G.); (M.D.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (A.O.); (A.G.); (M.D.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (A.O.); (A.G.); (M.D.); (B.D.)
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- Department of Holistic Care and Nursing Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (A.O.); (A.G.); (M.D.); (B.D.)
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Acculturation, Health Behaviors, and Social Relations among Chinese Immigrants Living in Spain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147639. [PMID: 34300091 PMCID: PMC8306044 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study aims to identify acculturation experiences about social relations and health behaviors of first-generation Chinese immigrants in the South of Spain, including food patterns, physical exercise, and tobacco and alcohol use. A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews, informal conversations, and field notes. All data were analyzed under the Berry’s Model of Acculturation. A total of 133 Chinese immigrants were included. Our findings show that separation was the dominant acculturation strategy, followed by integration and assimilation, while marginalization was not present in this immigrant population. Most of the immigrant population maintains a link to the customs of their home country, favoring the process of identity and collective self-esteem. These results can help health managers and the government to further understand Chinese immigrants in Europe and to establish appropriate health interventions to this group.
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Machul M, Bieniak M, Chałdaś-Majdańska J, Bąk J, Chrzan-Rodak A, Mazurek P, Pawłowski P, Makuch-Kuśmierz D, Obuchowska A, Bartoszek A, Karska K, Jurek K, Cardenas C, Dobrowolska B. Lifestyle Practices, Satisfaction with Life and the Level of Perceived Stress of Polish and Foreign Medical Students Studying in Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17124445. [PMID: 32575794 PMCID: PMC7345250 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The adaptation of foreign students to a new country can be complicated due to different cultural values, language barriers and the way university courses are structured. The aim of the study was to analyze the lifestyle practices, satisfaction with life and the level of perceived stress of Polish and foreign students studying various medical disciplines in Poland with regard to chosen sociodemographic characteristics. The study included 231 foreign and 213 Polish students (n = 444) taking different medical disciplines at the medical university in eastern Poland. Three research tools were used: Fantastic Lifestyle Questionnaire (FLQ), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Additionally, students' sociodemographic data was collected. Two-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed and correlations between variables were also examined. Our research indicated that Polish students obtained higher results in FLQ than foreign students. It also demonstrated a significantly higher level of stress among Polish students in comparison to foreign students. The self-assessment of their health condition, lifestyle, and rank associated to being healthy correlated with FLQ, SWLS and PSS-10. The present research can aid the development of support programs for foreign students so that the cultural adaptation processes would more positively influence their lifestyle and an education environment.
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- Michał Machul
- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Students’ Scientific Association at the Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland; (M.M.); (M.B.); (J.C.-M.); (J.B.); (A.C.-R.); (P.M.); (P.P.); (D.M.-K.); (A.O.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Foreign Languages, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Sociology, John Paul II Catholic University, 20-950 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Primary Care, Avalon University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA;
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- Department of Nursing Development, Faculty of Health Sciences; Medical University of Lublin, 20-081 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence:
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Peng S, Yang XY, Rockett IR. A typology of social capital and its mixed blessing for suicidal ideation: A multilevel study of college students. Soc Sci Med 2019; 243:112640. [DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.112640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Previous studies have repeatedly found the association between network homogeneity based on native-place and sexual risk behaviors among migrants. However, it remains unclear why such a simple numerical property of network composition can be correlated with a sexual risk behavior. Using a dataset (n = 1591) with detailed information on the sexual behaviors among male migrant laborers in the two Chinese provinces with the highest migrant inflows, we confirmed network homogeneity is significantly associated with prostitution patronage. With structural equation modeling, we further found that half of network homogeneity’s impact on prostitution patronage is mediated by three factors: peer deviance, family bonds, and hedonistic subcultural beliefs. In addition, network homogeneity’s association with hedonistic subcultural beliefs is fully mediated by peer deviance. Although the nativity homogeneity in social networks is still associated with prostitution patronage, more proximate psycho-social factors are found responsible for the network effect. Health policies seeking to integrate migrant laborers, removing the policy barriers against family bonds, and providing alternative sources of social support are highly promising for reducing sexual risk behavior among this population.
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- Xiaozhao Yousef Yang
- Department of Sociology and Social Work, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
- Department of Political Science and Sociology, Murray State University, Murray, KY, USA.
- Center for Tobacco Control Research, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Wu D, Yang T, Cottrell RR, Zhou H, Feng X. Prevalence and behavioural associations of unintentional injuries among Chinese college students: a 50-University population-based study. Inj Prev 2018; 25:52-59. [PMID: 30194259 DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2018-042751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence, demographic characteristics and behavioural correlates of unintentional injuries among Chinese college students. METHODS A cross-sectional multistage survey sampling process was conducted among 11 770 undergraduates from 50 universities in China. Students were asked to report different types of unintentional injuries that required medical attention from a doctor over the past year. The χ² test and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to identify factors associated with these injuries. RESULTS The overall unintentional injury prevalence was 47.9% (95% CI 47.6% to 48.2%). Most injuries occurred at sport venues (24.0%), following by home/dormitory injuries (20.5%) and traffic injuries (13.0%). Some behavioural factors exhibiting significant associations with overall unintentional injuries were: sleeping less than 7 hours (OR=1.32, 95% CI 1.27 to 1.37), smoking (OR=1.28, 95% CI 1.23 to 1.32), alcohol consumption (OR=1.74, 95% CI 1.69 to 1.78) and heavy internet use (OR=1.60, 95% CI 1.52 to 1.67). Male students were more likely to be involved in traffic and sport injuries than female students. Students majoring in non-medical fields had a higher risk of sport and home injuries than students majoring in medical fields. Those who drank alcohol, slept less than 7 hours or who reported heavy internet use were more likely to experience all types of injuries than students who did not participate in these behaviours. Finally, students who smoked had a higher likelihood of traffic and sport injuries than non-smoking students. CONCLUSIONS A substantial number of college students reported injuries in the past year, and several key behavioural factors were associated with injuries. These findings could be beneficial for the design, implementation and assessment of injury intervention programme with college students. Based on these findings, policy implications for unintentional injury prevention and control were also considered.
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- Dan Wu
- Department of Psychology/Research Center for Quality of Life and Applied Psychology, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Center for Tobacco Control Research and Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China .,Injury Control Research Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Public Health Studies Program, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
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- The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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