Health-related Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Undergraduate University Students
| Autor: | Naim Nur, Ahmet Kıbık, Esma Kılıç, Haldun Sümer |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Oman Medical Journal, Vol 32, Iss 4, Pp 329-334 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1999-768X 2070-5204 |
| DOI: | 10.5001/omj.2017.62 |
| Popis: | Objectives: The aims of this study were to explore factors associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among students of Cumhuriyet University, Turkey. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 1751 undergraduate students. HRQOL was measured using the Turkish version of 36-Item Short Form Health Survey questionnaire. We looked at the effect of sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., gender, age, drinking, and smoking) on the individual HRQOL domains. Results: Place of residency (odds ratio (OR) = 3.947 for role emotion dimension), smoking status (OR = -2.756 for role physical dimension), received amount of pocket money (OR = 2.463 for mental health dimension), and body mass index (OR = 1.463 for mental health dimension) were the factors significantly associated with the HRQOL. Conclusions: Young students’ HRQOL is affected by socioeconomic, demographic, and behavioral factors. To improve student’s HRQOL, any health-promoting strategies should focus on modifiable risk factors and socioeconomic supports for students. |
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