Evaluation of Some Parameters in University Students During the COVİD-19 Epidemic Process

The physical and mental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been examined by many researchers, but this study aims to evaluate in every aspect how university students who had to receive education with the distance education model due to the pandemic went through this process. Data regarding people's positive and negative habits from anthropometric characteristics and sleep quality, which is one of the sub-dimensions of healthy lifestyle behaviors, were evaluated, and the relationship between these parameters was examined in detail.

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Key information

Conditions

Health Behavior Behavior Body Weight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Sleep

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kirklareli University

Kırklareli, Kayalı, 39000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This study focuses on distance education, remote working, etc. during the pandemic period. It is compatible with the findings of studies on the subject and reveals that the nutrition and physical activity sub-parameters of the healthy lifestyle behaviors scale are related to anthropometric characteristics and sleep quality. Considering that the online working model has become widespread, from this perspective, for future studies, the effects of behavioral change strategies on individuals' sleep quality and anthropometric values can be investigated.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Students who are registered to Kırklareli University Faculty of Health Sciences and aged 18 years and older who agreed to participate in the study
Those who are capable of filling out surveys online
Those with internet access
With the fully answered to the questionnaire and scale questions

Exclusion criteria

Students who are not registered to Kırklareli University Faculty of Health Sciences

Treatment and study plan

Evaluation form

Other

This form is a form of demographic information, questions that question the habits of COVİD-19 era, and evaluation scales.

Primary outcomes

Health Promotion Life-Style Profile (HPLP-II)

Time frame: Students who filled the survey between 20/11/2021 with 20/05/2021

The scale measures health-promoting behaviors in relation to an individual's healthy lifestyle. The scale consists of a total of 52 items and has six sub-factors. The subgroups are spiritual development, health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, interpersonal relationships, and stress management.
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

Time frame: Students who filled the survey between 20/11/2021 with 20/05/2021

PSQI, which evaluates the individual's sleep quality in the last month, contains a total of 24 questions. 19 of these are self-reported questions and are answered by the patient himself.
Anthropometric Measurements

Time frame: Students who filled the survey between 20/11/2021 with 20/05/2021

Body weights (kg) and height lengths (cm) were taken as anthropometric measurements of individuals, and body mass indexes (BMI) were calculated. WHO classification was used in the evaluation of BMI. According to this classification, the BMI is less than 18.5 kg/m2, weak, 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 are normal, 25.0-29.9 kg/m2 are classified as slightly fat, and over 30 kg/m2

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kırklareli University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Relationship Between Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors, Sleep Quality, and Body Weight in University Students During the COVID-19 Epidemic Process

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2021
Study completion: 2021
First posted: Feb 16, 2024
Registry last updated: Feb 28, 2024

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