Hungarian Medical Journal
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Volume 2: Issue 3
Self-Reported Health Status and Lifestyle of University Students
Authors:
Lajos Ángyán Faculty of Adult Education and Human Resource Development, University of Pécs Institute of Human Resource Development H-7633 Pécs Szántó Kovács János utca 1/b Hungary

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Csilla Antal Faculty of Adult Education and Human Resource Development, University of Pécs Institute of Human Resource Development H-7633 Pécs Szántó Kovács János utca 1/b Hungary

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Tamás Téczely Medical Faculty, University of Pécs Institute of Human Movement Sciences Pécs Hungary

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István Karsai Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs Institute of Physical Education and Sport Science Pécs Hungary

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417–426
Online Publication Date:
28 Sep 2008
Publication Date:
01 Sep 2008
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1556/hmj.2.2008.3.8
Keywords:
perceived health; promoting students’ wellness; lifestyle; financial standing
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We investigated the self-reported health status, lifestyle and financial standing of students in order to raise health awareness in university education. The participants were 301 university students. After being informed about the objectives of the survey, they volunteered to complete the anonymous questionnaire. About one third of respondents reported some symptoms. Dizziness and bone and joint problems were the main self-reported symptoms. The students’ overall well-being is associated with several lifestyle factors (eating habits, sleeping, physical activity). The students’ financial standing does not hold back a healthy lifestyle. It is concluded that, though there are important differences between study-loads at different faculties, it is a common need to involve health-promoting education programs in the curriculum of all faculties, and to improve the University Health Service.

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