Epidemiology of health risk behavior among university students

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Tomires Campos Lopes
Gabriel Gastélum-Cuadras
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8931-1125
Artur Luís Bessa de Oliveira
Gabriel El-Corab Esteves
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7883-7036
Andréa Carmen Guimarães
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7423-733X
João Rafael Valentim-Silva
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9346-5389
Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0981-8020

Abstract

Introduction: Moderate and vigorous physical activity is essential to maintain proper body composition, to reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In addition, it reduces the risk of stroke, hypertension, and depression. Even so, it is an essential determinant of energy expenditure and, therefore, fundamental for energy balance and weight control. Objective: The objective of this epidemiological study is twofold: to quantify and qualify the physical activity of students at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) and to compare the level of physical activity of incoming and graduating students. Methodology: The present study used the National College Health Behavior Survey (NCHRBS) questionnaire adapted and validated for use by Brazilian undergraduate students and addressed only aspects related to physical activity. Of the 18,986 students enrolled on UFMT's 5 campuses, 9,720 students accessed the questionnaire. Of these, 7,379 had their answers validated, corresponding to 75.92% of accesses or 38.87% of the universe studied. Results: This study found differences in the level of physical activity among university students, observing less physical activity on the Rondonópolis campus, less physical activity for students in the areas of Linguistics and Letters, when compared with students from other areas, less physical activity in students females when compared to males and less physical activity among freshmen compared to graduates. Conclusion: The study suggest the need for greater investment in policies to promote physical activity among university students in all areas.



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Campos Lopes T, Gastélum-Cuadras G, Oliveira ALB de, Esteves GE-C, Guimarães AC, Valentim-Silva JR, Dantas EHM. Epidemiology of health risk behavior among university students. Health Sci J [Internet]. 2021Jun.25 [cited 2024Mar.28];11(2):73-1. Available from: https://portalrcs.hcitajuba.org.br/index.php/rcsfmit_zero/article/view/1121
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Author Biographies

Tomires Campos Lopes, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT)

Graduated in Physical Education. Master's Degree in Education from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT). Doctor of Science from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO). Specialist in Physical Education at School and in Higher Education Teaching. Undergraduate Professor of the Physical Education Course, School of Physical Education, Department of Physical Education at UFMT. Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Gabriel Gastélum-Cuadras, Autonomous University of Chihuahua

Professor-researcher of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Mexico.

Artur Luís Bessa de Oliveira, Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT)

Coordinator of the Undergraduate Course in Physical Education at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT). Graduated in Physical Education from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2003) and PhD in Genetics and Biochemistry from the Federal University of Uberlândia with a sandwich period at the University of Toronto (2011). Postdoctoral internship at the Olympic Biochemistry laboratory of the Brazilian Olympic Committee.

Gabriel El-Corab Esteves, Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ)

Fifth-year medical student at Federal University of São João del Rei (UFSJ), Brazil.

Andréa Carmen Guimarães, Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ)

Postgraduate Program in Health and Environment - PSA, Tiradentes University - UNIT, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil; Lecturer at Department of Physical Education and Health Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Brazi; Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Psychology Program (PPGPSI) at the UFSJ, Brazil.

João Rafael Valentim-Silva, Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR)

Post Doctoral Fellow of the Nanobiotechnology Laboratory of the Federal University of Acre and Full Professor of Physical Education Department of the University Center UNINORTE, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil

Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas, International Human Motricity Network (IHMN)

Doctor's Degree Program in Nursing and Biosciences - PPgEnfBio, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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