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Schramlová M, Řasová K, Jonsdottir J, Pavlíková M, Rambousková J, Äijö M, Šlachtová M, Kobesová A, Žiaková E, Kahraman T, Pavlů D, Bermejo-Gil BM, Bakalidou D, Billis E, Georgios P, Alves-Guerreiro J, Strimpakos N, Příhoda A, Kiviluoma-Ylitalo M, Lähteenmäki ML, Koišová J, Berisha G, Hagovská M, Arca AL, Cortés-Amador S. Quality of life and quality of education among physiotherapy students in Europe. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1344028. [PMID: 38482532 PMCID: PMC10936755 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1344028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024] Open
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Background The study of physiotherapy is challenging and can affect the students' well-being and quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe and compare factors that could affect well-being among students across Europe. Methods In this descriptive cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire survey, students of bachelor's physiotherapy programs from 23 European faculties, from 8 countries, were interviewed on mental health and stress burden, sleep quality, dietary habits, and physical activity. Results Although 75% of students rated their quality of life positively and 47% were satisfied with their mental health, 65% showed higher levels of stress and 51% described impaired sleep quality. The minimum physical activity of 150 min weekly was described by 79% of students, within which 67% engaged in strengthening twice a week. Students with a higher stress load/worse psychological health also showed worse sleep quality and lower amount of physical activity, women were significantly worse off. In terms of physical activity and sleep quality, students from Finland and Kosovo achieved the best results, while students from Italy, Greece, and Portugal achieved the worst. Students from Italy indicated the greatest dissatisfaction with the organisation of the study system and communication with teachers, while in Kosovo students rated the communication and study organisation the highest. All students had a problem with adhering to nutritional habits. Students from Italy and Spain, with the lowest body mass indexes and weight averages, were closest to the nutrition recommendations. Conclusion We demonstrated that physiotherapy students are burdened with stress, suffer from sleep disorders, and do not follow the recommendations regarding nutrition nor physical activity. There are significant differences between universities and countries in some aspects.
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- Michaela Schramlová
- Department of Rehabilitation, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Hygiene, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Savonia University of Applied Sciences School of Health Care, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czechia
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty Nursing and Professional Health Studies, Slovak Medical University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Health and Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czechia
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- Department of Nursery and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursery and Physiotherapy, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Laboratory of Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Study of Motion (Lanecasm), Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Aigio, Greece
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- Biomechanics Laboratory, Physiotherapy Department, University of the Peloponnese, Sparta, Greece
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), School of Health Sciences (ESSLei) Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Health Assessment and Quality of Life Lab Department of Physiotherapy, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
- Division of Musculoskeletal & Dermatological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Care Disciplines and Population Protection, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czechia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Trnava, Slovakia
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- Department of Physiatry, Balneology, and Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, PJ Safarik University, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Coordinator of Physiotherapist School Traineeship AOU, Sassari, Italy
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- Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispecialty Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia Gascó Oliag n Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Yang H, Fu C, Zhang X, Li W. Association between physical activity levels and anxiety or depression among college students in China during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36524. [PMID: 38065915 PMCID: PMC10713197 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the links between the level of physical activity and the risk of anxiety or depression among college students in China during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. METHODS Eligible studies were searched from the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. The associations between them were assessed with odd ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). The heterogeneity of the included studies was evaluated and subgroup analysis was performed. Sensitivity analysis was executed using leave-one-out method. Publication bias of included studies was evaluated. Ten studies with moderate quality were included. RESULTS Physical activity levels of college students were associated with reduced risk of depression (OR [95%CI] = 0.69 [0.58, 0.82], P < .001) and anxiety (OR [95%CI] = 0.71 [0.62, 0.80], P < .001). The measurement scale of depression or anxiety and whether multi-factor correction was performed or not did not influence the pooled results. The pooled results of depression and anxiety were stable and were not significantly influenced by a single study. No publication bias was observed in the included studies reporting depression and anxiety. CONCLUSION The physical activity level of college students is negatively correlated with anxiety and depression in China during the pandemic. During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, it is necessary to strengthen the construction of university physical education courses. As an organized form of physical activity, physical education classes are a necessary and effective way to increase physical activity among college students.
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- Hongchang Yang
- Physical Education Department, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Physical Education Department, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Kinesiology, Centenary College of Louisiana, Louisiana, LA
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- College of Physical Education and Training, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing, China
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Ding T, Zhu C, Jing L, Gu S. College students' anxiety after returning to school during the COVID-19 epidemic: What should we care. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e32068. [PMID: 36482543 PMCID: PMC9726422 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The college students' anxiety during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate the college students' anxiety after returning to school during the COVID-19 epidemic, to provide reference for the management and nursing care of college students. We conducted a survey from September 15, 2021 to September 30, 2021 investigate the anxiety level of college students. The Self-rating Anxiety Scale was used for anxiety assessment. The Spearman correlation analysis was conducted to evaluate the correlation between students' anxiety and characteristics. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of concurrent anxiety among college students. A total of 2168 college students were included, the incidence of anxiety was 30.07% in college students during the COVID-19 epidemic. Pearson correlation analyses showed that grade (R = 0.715), main use of computer and mobile phone (R = 0.622), daily exercise (R = 0.735), whether relatives or friends are infected with COVID-19 (R = 0.735) are associated with the anxiety level of college students (all P < .05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that senior year (Odds ratio [OR] = 2.064, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.355-3.001), online game (OR = 3.122, 95% CI: 2.562-3.899), relatives or friends are infected with COVID-19 (OR = 2.987, 95% CI: 1.901-3.451) are the independent risk factors of anxiety in college students (all P < .05). Daily exercise (OR = 0.514, 95% CI: 0.205-0.814) was the independent protective factors of anxiety in college students (P = .008). During the COVID-19 epidemic, college students have increased anxiety and there are many influencing factors. Administrators and educators should especially pay attention to the mental health of students with those risk factors to maintain students' physical and mental health.
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- Ting Ding
- Zhejiang Business College, Hangzhou, China
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- Daishan first People’s Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Business College, Hangzhou, China
- * Correspondence: Shanshan Gu, Zhejiang Business College, No. 18, Xuezheng Street, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 0914 2021, China (e-mail: )
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