Consequences of the academic evaluation stage on the habits and physical health of students in the medicine career of the University del Valle

Carlos Javier Salgueiro Lizarazu and Rommer Alex Ortega Martinez

Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 2024, vol. 3, 542

Abstract: Introduction: Academic evaluation is a necessary stage in the training of the medical student; It can end in negative habits and stress that can influence physical health and performance; In this way, the objective of this work is to determine this relationship that directly affects medical students. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study in 110 medical students from the Universidad Privada del Valle in Cochabamba, between 18 and 25 years old; through closed surveys, their study habits and health were evaluated during evaluation stages; The information was processed in SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 24 and Microsoft Office Excel, version 2021. Results: 73 % of students reported negative effects on their habits during exams. 51 % indicated sleep problems, 31 % nutritional neglect and 19,8 % an increase in tobacco consumption; additionally, 80 % experienced weight changes, and 70 % slept less than 6 hours. Discussion: Academic stress generates negative changes in student well-being, affecting sleep, eating and tobacco consumption; these problems are common in Latin America; it is recommended to implement stress management programs and promote healthy habits in the evaluation stage.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56294/mw2024542

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