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Marziyeh Soleymani Nejad, Mohsen Shams, Abdurrahman Charkazi, Fatemeh Rahimi, Ahmad Fayaz-Bakhsh, Fatemeh Goudarzi,
Volume 8, Issue 5 (12-2012)
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Background: Internet use has grown largely in recent years in Iran. Students are one of the major users of the Internet. This study evaluated the effects of student Internet users__AWT_QUOTE__ lifestyle and behaviors. Methods: This cross-sectional study used stratified multistage sampling to select 600 students from universities in Gorgan (Iran) during 2009. Data was collected through a valid and reliable questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS. Findings: Most participants had healthy nutrition and 51.8% did not find the Internet to affect their nutrition status. While 44.4% of the subjects had not exercised during the month prior to the study, 68.4% suggested the Internet to be ineffective on their physical activity status. Moreover, 18.9% reported tiredness and 32.8% reported satisfaction and calmness after using the Internet. About 90% of the students did not respond to questions about the effects of the Internet on their smoking, drug abuse, and unsafe sex status. Conclusion: Intarnet use did not seem to influence the lifestyle of our participants. However, since Iranian students are increasingly using the Internet, more studies in this field are required.
Mansour Taheri, Abbas Rahmati, Masoud Bagheri,
Volume 16, Issue 3 (11-2020)
Abstract

Background: According to available evidence, about 60% of deaths worldwide and 80% of deaths in developing countries are associated with lifestyle. This study was aimed to predict health-oriented lifestyle based on personality characteristics and self-efficacy.
Methods: The statistical population of this correlational study was the married stuff of Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran. Using available sampling method, 160 people were selected and assessed by NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis.
Findings: Neuroticism (P < 0.050), conscientiousness (P < 0.050), and self-efficacy (P < 0.001) could significantly predict health-oriented lifestyle.
Conclusion: Considering the role of personality characteristics and self-efficacy in health-oriented lifestyle, it is suggested that these variables be given more attention in the field of prevention, education, and research.

Amin Bagheri-Kerachi, Sohrab Sadeghi, Rohullah Salafzon,
Volume 17, Issue 4 (1-2022)
Abstract

Background: If the lifestyle of students is unhealthy, sooner or later, the disease will afflict them, and if their lifestyle is healthy, health will be the product of such a choice. The aim of this study was to investigate the causes of unhealthy lifestyle in students of Farhangian University, Iran.
Methods: In this study, qualitative content analysis method was used. The statistical population included all male students of Fars Farhangian University, Shiraz, Iran. A sample of 20 people were selected by purposeful sampling. The process of selecting samples and collecting data (completing sampling) continued until the theoretical saturation of the data. The research tool was a semi-structured interview. All interviews were conducted on campus between April and October 2020. Each interview lasted about 45 minutes. At the beginning of the interview, participants were asked to describe their lifestyle in the field of health. The next questions were asked according to the participants' answers. Various methods were used to ensure the validity of the data, such as continuous data review, simultaneous data analysis, feedback to the interviewees, adequate time allocation, and observer review.
Findings: 6 categories were most prominent in the data and interviews. In other words, the respondents spoke in different ways about 6 categories of dietary pattern, health management, sleep and rest, physical activity, personal and environmental health, and mental health.
Conclusion: Students pointed to significant problems in all components of a healthy lifestyle that require more attention from university authorities.


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