Publication: Influencia de los estilos de vida en la prevalencia de trastornos gastrointestinales en estudiantes de medicina.
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Date
2025
Authors
Vasconez-Andrade, Washington Patricio ; Vasconez Cherrez, Mónica Gabriela ; Vallejo-Barba, Samantha Esther ; Hidalgo Cajo, Byron Geovanny
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Publisher
Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.6018/edumed.655031
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Abstract
Objetivo: La investigación explora la relación entre los estilos de vida de los estudiantes universitarios y la prevalencia de trastornos gastrointestinales, identificando factores clave que permitan generar estrategias de intervención para mejorar la salud de los estudiantes de medicina. Diseño/Metodología/Enfoque: La investigación adoptó un enfoque cuantitativo y descriptivo-correlacional. Se aplicó una encuesta diseñada para evaluar estilos de vida y trastornos gastrointestinales a 251 estudiantes de medicina, seleccionados de forma estratificada, durante el periodo abril-agosto 2024. El análisis incluyó pruebas de correlación para examinar la asociación entre variables. Resultados/Discusión: Los datos mostraron una alta prevalencia de trastornos gastrointestinales, asociados con estilos de vida no saludables. Los principales factores identificados fueron hábitos alimenticios inadecuados y una deficiente gestión del estrés. El análisis estadístico reflejó una asociación media (p<0,05) entre estilos de vida poco saludables y trastornos gastrointestinales, confirmando una relación significativa entre ambas variables. Estos resultados destacan la necesidad de intervenciones que promuevan mejores hábitos en la comunidad estudiantil. Conclusiones: Los estilos de vida no saludables influyen significativamente en la prevalencia de trastornos gastrointestinales. Se recomienda implementar programas de promoción de la salud para reducir la incidencia de estas afecciones y mejorar el bienestar de los estudiantes. Originalidad: El estudio aporta evidencia sobre la relación entre estilos de vida y trastornos gastrointestinales en estudiantes universitarios, un área poco explorada en Ecuador. Sus hallazgos pueden guiar políticas de salud y programas preventivos en instituciones de educación superior.
The research explores the relationship between the lifestyles of university students and the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders, identifying key factors that allow the generation of intervention strategies to improve the health of medical students. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research adopted a quantitative and descriptive-correlational approach. A survey designed to assess lifestyles and gastrointestinal disorders was administered to 251 medical students, selected in a stratified manner, during the period April-August 2024. The analysis included correlation tests to examine the association between variables. Results/Discussion: The data showed a high prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders associated with unhealthy lifestyles. The main factors identified were inadequate eating habits and poor stress management. Statistical analysis reflected a mean association (p<0.05) between unhealthy lifestyles and gastrointestinal disorders, confirming a significant relationship between both variables. These results highlight the need for interventions that promote better habits in the student community. Conclusions: Unhealthy lifestyles significantly influence the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders. It is recommended to implement health promotion programs to reduce the incidence of these conditions and improve students wellbeing. Originality: The study provides evidence on the relationship between lifestyles and gastrointestinal disorders in university students, an area little explored in Ecuador. Its findings can guide health policies and preventive programs in higher education institutions.
The research explores the relationship between the lifestyles of university students and the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders, identifying key factors that allow the generation of intervention strategies to improve the health of medical students. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research adopted a quantitative and descriptive-correlational approach. A survey designed to assess lifestyles and gastrointestinal disorders was administered to 251 medical students, selected in a stratified manner, during the period April-August 2024. The analysis included correlation tests to examine the association between variables. Results/Discussion: The data showed a high prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders associated with unhealthy lifestyles. The main factors identified were inadequate eating habits and poor stress management. Statistical analysis reflected a mean association (p<0.05) between unhealthy lifestyles and gastrointestinal disorders, confirming a significant relationship between both variables. These results highlight the need for interventions that promote better habits in the student community. Conclusions: Unhealthy lifestyles significantly influence the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders. It is recommended to implement health promotion programs to reduce the incidence of these conditions and improve students wellbeing. Originality: The study provides evidence on the relationship between lifestyles and gastrointestinal disorders in university students, an area little explored in Ecuador. Its findings can guide health policies and preventive programs in higher education institutions.
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Citation
Hidalgo Cajo, B. G., Vasconez-Andrade, W. P., Vasconez-Cherrez , M. G., & Vallejo-Barba, S. E. (2025). Influencia de los estilos de vida en la prevalencia de trastornos gastrointestinales en estudiantes de medicina. Revista Española De Educación Médica, 6(3).
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