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A presente investigação tem como principal objetivo a análise da relação existente entre os comportamentos de saúde adotados pelos estudantes universitários, da Universidade da Beira Interior, e a presença de indicadores de ansiedade e depressão. Esta investigação toma a forma de um estudo descritivo, correlacional e transversal, conseguido através de instrumentos de autorresposta [Questionário Sociodemográfico, Questionário de Atitudes e Comportamentos de Saúde (QACS) e Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)] aplicados a alunos de primeiro e segundo ciclo de estudos. No total, a amostra conta com 328 participantes, dos quais 62% pertencem ao género feminino. A média de idades dos participantes é de 21 anos, 50% são naturais da região centro de Portugal Continental, 77% frequentam o primeiro ano do primeiro ciclo (licenciatura) e 23% frequentam o primeiro ano do segundo ciclo (mestrado). Os resultados obtidos indicam que se verifica uma maior presença de indicadores de ansiedade no género feminino, bem como nos estudantes de segundo ciclo. Além disso, verificam-se influências significativas ao nível da relação existente entre os diversos comportamentos de saúde, nomeadamente no que concerne ao facto de que os estudantes que dormem menos, tomam mais refeições por dia. Não obstante, salienta-se ainda a baixa qualidade de sono e perceção de saúde em estudantes com indicadores de depressão. Desta forma, realça-se o papel do contexto académico na contribuição para estilos de vida mais saudáveis nos seus estudantes, para além da necessidade de existência de medidas preventivas e de apoio a alunos que revelem a presença de indicadores de perturbações mentais, como ansiedade e depressão.
The present study has as main objective the analysis of the relationship between the health behaviours adopted by university students of the University of Beira Interior and the presence of indicators of anxiety and depression. This research takes the form of a descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study, obtained through self-response instruments [Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Health Attitudes and Behaviors Questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)] applied to students from the first and second cycle of studies. In total, the sample has 328 participants, of which 62% belong to the female gender. The average age of the participants is 21 years, 50% are from the central region of mainland Portugal, 77% attend the first year of the first cycle (undergraduate) and 23% attend the first year of the second cycle (master's degree). The results indicate that there is a greater presence of anxiety indicators in the female gender, as well as in second cycle students. In addition, there are significant influences on the relationship between the various health behaviours, especially regarding the fact that students who sleep less take more meals per day. Nevertheless, low quality of sleep and health perception in students with indicators of depression are also highlighted. Thus, the role of the academic context in contributing to healthier lifestyles in students is emphasized, as well as the need for preventive measures and support to students that reveal the presence of indicators of mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
The present study has as main objective the analysis of the relationship between the health behaviours adopted by university students of the University of Beira Interior and the presence of indicators of anxiety and depression. This research takes the form of a descriptive, correlational and cross-sectional study, obtained through self-response instruments [Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Health Attitudes and Behaviors Questionnaire and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)] applied to students from the first and second cycle of studies. In total, the sample has 328 participants, of which 62% belong to the female gender. The average age of the participants is 21 years, 50% are from the central region of mainland Portugal, 77% attend the first year of the first cycle (undergraduate) and 23% attend the first year of the second cycle (master's degree). The results indicate that there is a greater presence of anxiety indicators in the female gender, as well as in second cycle students. In addition, there are significant influences on the relationship between the various health behaviours, especially regarding the fact that students who sleep less take more meals per day. Nevertheless, low quality of sleep and health perception in students with indicators of depression are also highlighted. Thus, the role of the academic context in contributing to healthier lifestyles in students is emphasized, as well as the need for preventive measures and support to students that reveal the presence of indicators of mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
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Ansiedade Comportamentos de Saúde Depressão Estudantes Universitários