Nutritional status of undergraduate healthcare students at the University of the Free State

Berg, Louise van den; Abera, Banchee M; Nel, Mariëtte; Walsh, Corinna M.

doi:10.1080/20786204.2013.10874394

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“…Por ello se recomienda enriquecer a estos alumnos con conocimientos científicos para mejorar sus estilos de vida 12,20,24 . Respecto a la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea, aunque se observa una mejoría, algo mayor entre los estudiantes de Enfermería, no obstante diferentes estudios muestran la mala alimentación de estos estudiantes universitarios 21,24 .…”

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“…Sin embargo, es importante considerar que hay titulaciones, como las que se refieren a las ciencias de la salud, en las que los estudiantes no sólo deben prepararse para utilizar los conocimientos adquiridos en beneficio propio, sino que también deben tener en cuenta que dichos conocimientos van a repercutir en su vida adulta y profesional [19][20][21][22] . La dieta mediterránea junto con hábitos de vida saludables es uno de los modelos dietéticos más saludables que existen actualmente 9,21 .…”

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“…En muchos casos es evidente la necesidad de mejorar la formación teórica sobre la dieta mediterránea para fomentar su adherencia en colectivos de universitarios 21 , de tal manera que influya en ellos en beneficio de su salud. La adquisición de mejores hábitos alimentarios y estilos de vida adecuados evitará llegar al 20 . Actualmente son varios los estudios acerca de los hábitos de vida en los estudiantes de ciencias de la salud, y es que estos universitarios como futuros profesionales sanitarios deben crear unos hábitos de vida saludables antes de ejercer como profesionales y asesorar a sus pacientes, para así colaborar a la hora de combatir problemas de salud pública como la obesidad y sus comorbilidades asociadas 24,25 .…”

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Estudio longitudinal sobre la adherencia al patrón de dieta mediterránea en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud

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Gutiérrez-Hervás

Rizo-Baeza

et al. 2018

Rev Esp Nutr Hum Diet

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[ahead of print]Freely available online -OPEN ACCESS La Revista Española de Nutrición Humana y Dietética se esfuerza por mantener a un sistema de publicación continua, de modo que los artículos se publican antes de su formato final (antes de que el número al que pertenecen se haya cerrado y/o publicado). De este modo, intentamos poner los a rtículos a disposición de los lectores/usuarios lo antes posible.The Spanish Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics strives to maintain a continuous publication system, so that the articles are published before its final format (before the number to which they belong is closed and/or published). In this way, we try to put the articles available to readers/users as soon as possible. Revista Española de Nutrición RESUMENIntroducción: El periodo universitario suele ser el momento en que los estudiantes asumen por primera vez su propia alimentación y pueden adquirir hábitos que repercutirán en su futura salud. Se analiza la evolución del índice de masa corporal (IMC) y adherencia a la dieta mediterránea en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud estudiando los efectos de la formación recibida en el primer curso y en el segundo curso académico. Material y métodos: Estudio piloto sobre el seguimiento de 124 estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Cardenal Herrera -CEU (grados de Enfermería y Fisioterapia), mediante el cuestionario KIDMED en primer curso y durante el segundo curso académico, valorando los cambios en la adherencia a la Dieta Mediterránea y posibles factores asociados (sexo, grado de procedencia, comensalidad, estado de IMC y valoración de la adherencia previa). Resultados: Se encuentra buena correlación entre IMC inicial y final (r 2 =0,848; p<0,001) y valoración KIDMED inicial y final (r 2 =0,691; p<0,001). El IMC no muestra diferencias significativas al recibir la formación. Se produce un incremento significativo de la valoración KIDMED, mayor en los alumnos de enfermería (p=0,045). El 50,8 % mejora su adherencia a la dieta, tanto en el análisis bivariante como multivariante de regresión logística binaria, únicamente se observa asociación inversa a la adherencia inicial (OR= 1,68(1,35-2,08); IC 95%; p<0,001). Conclusiones: se observó una ligera mejoría en la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea cuando los estudiantes cursaban segundo curso de ciencias de la salud. Por ello, incluir información científica acerca de hábitos dietéticos y estilos de vida saludables a los universitarios contribuye a mejorar sus propios hábitos y poderlos promover entre sus futuros pacientes.

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“…5 Similarly, many studies have been conducted worldwide emphasising the unhealthy behaviour and lifestyles of university students. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Behaviours and lifestyle habits formed during the university years are likely to be continued throughout adulthood and could contribute to increased development of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), namely diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD) and cancers. 14,17,18 Multiple factors can influence student wellness, such as limited or expensive food choices, time constraints, psychological issues, substance abuse and a sedentary lifestyle.…”

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Staff and student health and wellness at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University: current status and needs assessment

Koen

Philips

Potgieter

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South African Family Practice

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Background: Emphasis is currently placed on the importance of employee and student wellness initiatives. The aim was to assess staff and student health status at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), Stellenbosch University (SU), and to conduct a wellness needs assessment. Methods: Online, self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data concerning staff and students. Additionally, students' anthropometric and biochemical parameters were assessed. Summary statistics, correlation coefficients and appropriate analysis of variance were used for data analyses. Results: Data were obtained from staff (survey: n = 300) and students (screening: n = 536; survey: n = 330). Some 58% (n = 174) of staff had a self-reported BMI of ≥ 25 kg/m 2 whilst mean screening values for all variables fell within normal reference ranges for students. In all, 78% (n = 232) of staff reported to exercise < 150 min/week and 28% (n = 91) of students were sedentary for > 8 h/day; 63% (n = 188) of staff expressed the need to make better food choices, 17% (n = 55) of students were aware of the need to change but experienced reluctance, and both staff and students felt dietary assistance would be beneficial (43% vs. 46%). In addition, 79% of staff (n = 208) and 42% of students (n = 138) reported being under constant pressure. Conclusion: Much can be done to improve the health and well-being of both staff and students at the FMHS, SU. Wellness is a multifactorial concept; as such, health-promotional strategies for classrooms and workplaces should consider all factors in order to provide a holistic approach and potentially identify those who are at risk of a sub-optimal wellness status.Keywords: health sciences, health screening, online survey, staff and student wellness IntroductionThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines wellness as not only the absence of illness but a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.1 Wellness is a multifaceted concept that incorporates seven dimensions, namely social, emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, environmental and occupational wellness.2 These aspects are believed to be a worthy focus for employee and student wellness programmes, as they exist as a holistic model wherein the diverse dimensions are interdependent.1 It is important to be able to identify these dimensions and implement a programme that addresses these within an organisation. From the standpoint of an employee, not only is each dimension of wellness important, but the ability to balance these dimensions is fundamental.3 Employees of an organisation should have access to wellness programmes, along with incentives that encourage participation. This change in behaviour can be beneficial in improving organisational culture, 4 decreasing absenteeism, reducing medical costs and improving well-being of employees. Similarly, many studies have been conducted worldwide emphasising the unhealthy behaviour and lifestyles of university students. [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Behaviours and lifestyle...

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“…The link between developing non‐communicable diseases (NCDs) as a result of overweight and obesity is well documented (Abrahams, Mchiza, & Steyn, ; Chourdakis, Tzellos, Papazisis, Toulis, & Kouvelas, ; Low, Chin, & Deurenberg‐Yap, ; Peltzer et al, ; Steyn & Mchiza, ; Van den Berg, Abera, Nel, & Walsh, ). Further concern is expressed about the increasing number of adults diagnosed with NCDs at an even younger age than previously (Chourdakis et al, ; Low et al, ; Riddell et al, ; Steyn & Mchiza, ; WHO, ).…”

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Food consumption, lifestyle patterns, and body mass index of a group of white South African students

Viljoen

Spuy

Rand

2018

Int J Consumer Studies

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There is worldwide concern that higher education students are increasingly engaging in unhealthy eating and lifestyle practices. A total of 488 white students participated in a study aimed at investigating the current food consumption and related lifestyle patterns of students at a South African residential university. The respondents’ self‐reported weight and height was used to calculate their body mass index (BMI). Closed and open‐ended questions measured aspects of the respondents’ usual eating patterns and lifestyles. The meal patterns and composition confirmed Western‐orientated food practices, as the majority consumed three meals a day, with in‐between meal snacking, and a different meal pattern over weekends. Respondents’ food intake was further characterized by a low intake of fruit, vegetables, and dairy products and frequent consumption of foods high in fat, sugar, and sodium. Although the majority (66.8%) of the study group were classified as normal weight according to their BMI, when comparing males and females, more males than females were overweight and obese. Only 54% of the males had a normal weight compared to 82% of the females. There was, however, no statistically significant difference (p = 0.149) between how males and females in the different BMI groups felt about their weight. The study also explored the relationships between the respondents’ BMI, gender, food consumption patterns, and type of residence. The features of the food consumption patterns were depicted according to whether breakfast was eaten or not; snacking activity between meals; the consumption of ready‐prepared convenience meals, fast foods; home‐cooked meals; and eating out. There were no statistical significant differences between the BMI categories of males and females regarding their habit to eat breakfast or not; and to snack between meals either during the morning, in the afternoon or after supper. Similarly, no statistical significant differences were noted when relating the BMI categories of the gender groups to the frequency of consumption of ready‐prepared, convenience type meals, fast foods, and home‐cooked meals. However, a statistical significant difference (p‐value 0.006) was found between BMI categories per gender and general frequency of eating out. No statistical differences was noted between BMI categories, gender and place of residence irrespective of the type, whether the student lived with parents, independently in a flat or apartment, or a house with friends or a room, or in a university residence.

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Nutritional status of undergraduate healthcare students at the University of the Free State

Cited by 16 publications

References 30 publications

Estudio longitudinal sobre la adherencia al patrón de dieta mediterránea en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud

Estudio longitudinal sobre la adherencia al patrón de dieta mediterránea en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud

Staff and student health and wellness at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University: current status and needs assessment

Food consumption, lifestyle patterns, and body mass index of a group of white South African students

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