Health-related Behaviors and Technology Usage among College Students

被引：13
作者：
Melton, Bridget F. [1 ]
Bigham, Lauren E. [2 ]
Bland, Helen W. [3 ]
Bird, Matthew [4 ]
Fairman, Ciaran [4 ]
机构：
[1] Georgia So Univ, Statesboro, GA 30460 USA
[2] Univ Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 USA
[3] Georgia So Univ, Jiann Ping Hsu Coll Publ Hlth, Statesboro, GA 30460 USA
[4] Georgia So Univ, Dept Hlth & Kinesiol, Statesboro, GA 30460 USA
来源：
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR | 2014年 / 38卷 / 04期
关键词：
obesity; physical activity; exercise; colleges; technology usage; ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE IPAQ; CELL PHONE USE; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; SEDENTARY BEHAVIORS; SLEEP DURATION; INTERNET USE; COMPUTER USE; MEDIA USE; OBESITY; TIME;
D O I：
10.5993/AJHB.38.4.4
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
Objective: To examine associations between technology usage and specific health factors among college students. Methods: The research employed was a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional design; undergraduate students enrolled in spring 2012 general health education courses were recruited to participate. To explore college students' specific technology usage and health-related behaviors, a 28-item questionnaire was utilized. Results: Statistical significant differences of technology usage were found between 3 of the 4 health-related behaviors under study (BMI, sleep, and nutrition) (p < .05). Conclusion: As technology usage continues to evolve within the college student population, health professionals need to understand its implications on health behaviors.
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页数：9
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