Abstract

ARGUELLO, M et al. Estilos de vida en estudiantes del área de la salud de Bucaramanga. rev. psicol. univ. antioquia [online]. 2009, vol.1, n.2, pp.27-41. ISSN 2145-4892.

In this study, the lifestyles of 378 health care students from Bucaramanga city were examined. Four analytical dimensions were considered: exercise and physical activity; alcohol consumption; smoking and psychoactive substances use; and sexuality. The research concludes that consistent with previous studies the possession of knowledge, adequate health beliefs, and motivations towards healthy practices are insufficient for the adoption of healthy behaviors. A larger exploratory study that addresses the reasons for the inconsistencies between beliefs and motivations versus healthy practices is required.

Keywords : Life Styles; Knowledge; Healthy Practices.

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