Impact of Physical Activity Practice on Quality of Life of Medical Students, Nove de Julho University (Uninove)

Authors

  • Mario Ivo Serinolli Universidade Nove de Julho
  • Elias El-Mafarjeh Universidade Nove de Julho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v14n4.5958

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Students, Medical, Psychological Stress, Interpersonal Relations, Physical Activity.

Abstract

Introduction: Regular physical activity is recommended for the prevention of non-communicable diseases and to improve quality of life. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of physical activity in the quality of life of medical students. Method: We used a cross-sectional study with application of the World Health Organization questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) and questions related to physical activity in 405 medical students of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Results: Students who participate in sports competitions and those who do physical activities, regularly, for at least thirty minutes three times a week or more have better quality of life index demonstrated in almost all domains (p <0.005). Conclusion: In this study, medical students who are engaged in sports competitions and those who do physical activities, regularly, for at least thirty minutes three times a week have better quality of life when compared to those who do it infrequently or are sedentary.

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Author Biographies

Mario Ivo Serinolli, Universidade Nove de Julho

Professor do Mestrado Profissional Gestão em Sistemas de Saúde da Uninove Professor de Medicina, Uninove Doutor em Medicina pela Faculdade de Medicina da USP Mestre em Administração pela Fundação Getúlio Vargas

Elias El-Mafarjeh, Universidade Nove de Julho

acadêmico de medicina da Universidade Nove de Julho

Published

2016-04-27

How to Cite

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Serinolli MI, El-Mafarjeh E. Impact of Physical Activity Practice on Quality of Life of Medical Students, Nove de Julho University (Uninove). Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2016 Apr. 27 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];14(4):627-33. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/5958

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