PREVALENCE OF RISKY HEALTH BEHAVIORS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF KHORRAMABAD UNIVERSITIES

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MOUMENNASAB M.; NAJAFI S.S.; KAVEH M.H.; AHMADPOUR F.

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Journal: Yafteh Year:2006 | Volume:8 | Issue:2 (28) Page(s): 23-29

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Title

PREVALENCE OF RISKY HEALTH BEHAVIORS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF KHORRAMABAD UNIVERSITIES

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MOUMENNASAB M. | NAJAFI S.S. | KAVEH M.H. | AHMADPOUR F. | Issue Writer Certificate

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PREVALENCEQ3

RISKY BEHAVIORQ3

KHORRAMABAD UNIVERSITIESQ2

Abstract

Background: Certain behaviors put people at high risk of premature death, disability or chronic diseases. The most common of such behaviors are smoking, bad eating habits, low physical activity, drug abusing and alcohol consumption, violent and injury and finally sexual high risk behavior. These behaviors are established during youth and extend to the adulthood. The aim of this study was to determine the PREVALENCE of these behaviors among young people in Khorramabad.Materials and methods: In this cross sectional study, 700 students were participated. The assessment tool was a two - part self administrated questionnaire, consisted of demographic data and questions in 10 parts. Data was analyzed with SPSS V9.6 by X2 and Fisher exact test.Results: 67.1% of the students were female and 87.6% were single. The mean of their age was 21.26 years. 44.1% of them never used the seat belt of their cars. 13.9% had carried a weapon. 5.7% had an attempt for suicide. 25.1% of the university students had smoked cigarettes, 6% had drank alcohol an 8.3% had drug abuse. 32% of whom that experienced sexual intercourse had more than two partners and 39.8% of them had not used a condom. More than 90% had not eaten 5 servings /day of fruits and vegetables. More than 70 % had insufficient amount of physical activity. Conclusion: Health education at national and local levels can reduce these behaviors among youth.

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