Consequences of the academic evaluation stage on the habits and physical health of students in the medicine career of the University del Valle
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Academic evaluation is a necessary stage in the training of the medical student; It can end in negative habits and stress that can influence physical health and performance; In this way, the objective of this work is to determine this relationship that directly affects medical students. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study in 110 medical students from the Universidad Privada del Valle in Cochabamba, between 18 and 25 years old; through closed surveys, their study habits and health were evaluated during evaluation stages; The information was processed in SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 24 and Microsoft Office Excel, version 2021. Results: 73 % of students reported negative effects on their habits during exams. 51 % indicated sleep problems, 31 % nutritional neglect and 19,8 % an increase in tobacco consumption; additionally, 80 % experienced weight changes, and 70 % slept less than 6 hours. Discussion: Academic stress generates negative changes in student well-being, affecting sleep, eating and tobacco consumption; these problems are common in Latin America; it is recommended to implement stress management programs and promote healthy habits in the evaluation stage.
DOI: 10.56294/mw2024542
Institution: Universidad Privada del Valle
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409055075