Citation

Faria YDO, Gandolfi L, Azevedo Moura LB. Acta Paul. Enferm. 2014; 27(6): 591-595.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Departamento de Enfermagem da Escola Paulista de Medicina)

DOI

10.1590/1982-0194201400096

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of risk behaviors in young university students.

METHODS: Cross-sectional study carried out with 210 university students aged between 18 and 24. The applied research instrument was a validated questionnaire called National College Health Risk Behavior Survey. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis and logistic regression.

RESULTS: Among the studied individuals, 40% ingested alcohol, 25% were overweight, 19% used motorcycles as a means of transportation, and 6% reported suicide attempts. Alcohol consumption, overweight and practicing sports were associated with men. Suicide attempts and healthier eating habits were associated with women.

CONCLUSION: Participants adopted behaviors that risked their health status, being such attitude more frequently observed among men. Alcohol consumption was the most prevalent risk behavior in this population.

Language: pt

Keywords

Universities; Ethics; Prevalence; Risk-taking; Young adult