Health Promotion Project for University Students at a South African University: Results of a Pilot Survey |
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| Authors: | G Anita Heeren Andrew Mandeya C Show Marange Jesca M Batidzirai Joanne C Tyler |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, and Department of Communication and Health Behavior , University of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , USA;2. Department of Statistics and Biostatistics , University of Fort Hare , Alice , South Africa |
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| Abstract: | Globally, chronic diseases place a tremendous burden on health care systems all over the world. The increased prevalence of chronic diseases is mainly influenced by industrialization and decreased levels of physical activity. A cross-sectional qualitative and quantitative pilot survey, using a self-administered questionnaire and focus group discussions, was conducted with 73 students to assess the need for and feasibility of a health promotion program for university students at a rural South African university. The results of this survey suggest that there is a need for a health promotion program aimed at young adults who attend university. |
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| Keywords: | Southern Africa university students health promotion intervention |
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