Sociodemographic factors and lifestyles in obstetrics students of universidad

Abstract

Objective. To determine the sociodemographic factors and lifestyles of students from Professional Academic School of Obstetrics at Universidad de Huánuco, Leoncio Prado branch. Methods. A non-experimental, cross-sectional design study was carried out with a sample of 168 students. They were selected and chosen in a non-random, non-probabilistic manner. A questionnaire and a scale were used to measure the variables under study. Chi-square test of independence was used in inferential analysis with a statistical significance of p <= 0.05. Results. 60.3 % (101) of the students have unhealthy lifestyles, and 39.7 % (67) presented healthy lifestyles. Statistical significance was found in the sociodemographic factors at the age of 20 to 24 years 43.7 % (73), female gender 94.6 % (159), and single marital status 85.1 % (143). Conclusion. Sociodemographic factors are related to lifestyles in the students of Professional Academic School of Obstetrics at Universidad de Huánuco, Leoncio Prado branch