Abstract
Health-promoting behaviors are important to prevent diseasesand prolong life in the population. People develop these behaviors throughoutlife. However, better benefits for health are obtained with an early development.
Aim: To determine the prevalence of health-promoting behaviors among earlyadolescents and its associated factors.
Material and Methods: Cross-sectionalsurvey performed in 1,465 students of high, medium and low socio-economicstatus, attending fifth to eighth grades of schools located in a small Chilean city.Participants answered a questionnaire that gathered information about frequen-cy of health-promoting behaviors such as health responsibility and nutrition, physical exercise and stress management, life appreciation, social support anddifferent personal, school and familial factors.
Results: A higher frequency ofhealth-promoting behaviors was associated with better academic achievement,better school commitment, and higher perception of school membership. It alsowas associated with a better perception of health status and a higher conformitywith physical appearance.
Conclusions: Health promoting behaviors in thesechildren are related to a better academic achievement and a higher integrationwith school environment.
Aim: To determine the prevalence of health-promoting behaviors among earlyadolescents and its associated factors.
Material and Methods: Cross-sectionalsurvey performed in 1,465 students of high, medium and low socio-economicstatus, attending fifth to eighth grades of schools located in a small Chilean city.Participants answered a questionnaire that gathered information about frequen-cy of health-promoting behaviors such as health responsibility and nutrition, physical exercise and stress management, life appreciation, social support anddifferent personal, school and familial factors.
Results: A higher frequency ofhealth-promoting behaviors was associated with better academic achievement,better school commitment, and higher perception of school membership. It alsowas associated with a better perception of health status and a higher conformitywith physical appearance.
Conclusions: Health promoting behaviors in thesechildren are related to a better academic achievement and a higher integrationwith school environment.
| Translated title of the contribution | Factors associated with healthy lifestyles in the adolescent population |
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| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages | 418-427 |
| State | Published - 26 Apr 2013 |
| Event | Jornada de Investigación DIUV 2013, - Viña del Mar, Chile Duration: 26 Apr 2013 → … |
Seminar
| Seminar | Jornada de Investigación DIUV 2013, |
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| Country/Territory | Chile |
| City | Viña del Mar |
| Period | 26/04/13 → … |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- Health-behavior
- Risk factors