Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lifestyles of Health Sciences University Students in Spain: A Longitudinal Study.
Nutrients
; 13(6)2021 Jun 07.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34200390
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted daily activities worldwide. University students may have experienced substantial changes in daily living as a result of restrictions on university attendance. The return to normalcy may take a long time, and understanding the influence that shifts in daily routines have had on the lifestyles of university students may inform approaches to support overall well-being. We analyzed changes in the lifestyles of students enrolled at a health sciences university during the COVID-19 pandemic. This longitudinal study took place at the Faculty of Medicine and Nursing in the University of the Basque Country in Spain, and the final sample consisted of 113 nursing students, 109 medical students, and 45 physiotherapy students. Our results demonstrate changes in lifestyles of university students during the pandemic. MedDiet adherence scores and the percentage of students with high adherence increased during the pandemic. This increase was due to the increased consumption of vegetables and nuts. In terms of physical activity, the practice of moderate and intense physical activity was maintained. These results provide important information for both public health authorities and educational institutions to guide strategies to maintain the well-being of students and enhance opportunities for young adults to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Étudiants des professions de santé
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Universités
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Exercice physique
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Comportement en matière de santé
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Régime méditerranéen
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Régime alimentaire sain
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COVID-19
Type d'étude:
Observational_studies
Limites:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Europa
Langue:
En
Journal:
Nutrients
Année:
2021
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Espagne