Health Promotion Lifestyle in University Students
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Background: The increased incidence of non-communicable diseases among young in Iraq emphasizes the critical need to promote healthy lifestyles in this age group. The present study aimed to assess the health promotion lifestyle among students in university of Baghdad. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study took place between February 10th 2023 to August 10th 2023 was carried out in the University of Baghdad (College of Languages) academic 4th year only, the study sample included 180 students. The questionnaire used in this study consisted of two parts: the first part included demographic questions and the second part the health-promoting lifestyle profile II questionnaire. Results: that overall health-promoting lifestyle is slightly more than moderate; their main score (134.038) (maximum possible score = 208). In the health-promoting lifestyle profile subscales, the participants scored the highest in spiritual growth (mean=25.366) and the lowest in nutrition (mean=19.950), with ascending scores for interpersonal relationships, stress management, health responsibility, and physical activity falling in between. Conclusion and recommendation: Health promotion lifestyle was moderate and nutrition domain was scored lowest, Healthcare providers should pay more attention on students' university knowledge to enhance health prevention.
Keyword: Health lifestyle promotion, university students, University of Baghdad.
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