A questionnaire on the quality of life of medical students

Leisure time physical activity and quality of life in medical students: results from a multicentre study

“…In addition, we used a questionnaire specifically designed to evaluate QoL in medical students. In previous studies, factor analysis of this questionnaire resulted in four domains: time management, psychological, physical health and learning environment 29. Interestingly, in a recent study focusing the relationship between PA and QoL, Gill et al observed that university students valued more the social, physical health and emotional dimensions of QoL 16…”

A cross-sectional study of disturbed eating attitudes and behaviours in medical students

“…3,2 In this study, 4.7% of medical students were found to have eating disorder and all were girls. No incidence of eating disorder was reported in boys since the sample size was not sufficient to detect this.…”

“…The final phase of medical school is characterized by many demands, requirements, and responsibilities, in addition to insecurities that typify the end of the program. 3 Weight and shape concerns are also considered part of the core pathology of eating disorders. 4 Studies have shown that effective treatments for eating disorders offer the possibility of full and lasting recovery and that delaying such treatment may worsen the prognosis for recovery.…”

A atividade física e a qualidade vida do estudante de medicina no Brasil

“…Essa população apresenta características peculiares, tais como a necessidade de gerenciar e reter grandes quantidades de conteúdo inerente ao curso, contornar a alta competitividade entre os alunos, lidar com a sobrecarga emocional depositada pelos pais, colegas e comunidade. Assim, o questionário VERAS apresenta-se para suprir essas demandas, compondo um questionário com também quatro domínios (manejo do tempo, psicológico, saúde física e ambiente de ensino) (121) . Gill e colaboradores corroboram com a necessidade de uma avaliação da qualidade de vida mais integrativa para estudantes.…”