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Needs and interests regarding the lifestyle habits of students in a Canadian university.
- Source :
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Journal of American College Health . Nov2023, Vol. 71 Issue 8, p2495-2500. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Objective: In this study, we investigate university students to learn about their barriers to improving and/or maintaining a healthy lifestyle and their needs and interests regarding the development of a tailored intervention to promote physical activity and a healthy diet. Participants: The qualitative research included three focus groups consisting of 22 university students. Methods: The interview grid was developed around the variables of the ecological Conceptual Framework of the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services. Data were analyzed using NVivo software. Results: Time constraints due to a heavy workload, high costs and low motivation were the reasons students failed to participate in physical activity and/or adopt a healthy diet. Furthermore, they perceived that on-campus food and physical activity are more expensive and the quality of food is poorer. Conclusions: Students are nevertheless interested in the development of a tailored intervention to promote physical activity and a healthy diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *FOOD habits
*COLLEGE students
*COST of living
*MOTIVATION (Psychology)
*INTERVIEWING
*ECOLOGICAL research
*PHYSICAL activity
*QUALITATIVE research
*CONCEPTUAL structures
*HEALTH behavior
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges
*RESEARCH funding
*EMPLOYEES' workload
*FOOD
*NATURAL foods
*DATA analysis software
*FOOD quality
*BEHAVIOR modification
*HEALTH promotion
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07448481
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of American College Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174194820
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1974456