Title of article
Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases Risk Factors among Jordan University Students
Author/Authors
Jarrah, Samiha S. Applied Science Private University - Dean Faculty of Nursing, Jordan , Yasein, Nada A. University of Jordan - Faculty of Medicine - Family and Community Medicine Department, Jordan , Petro, Wasileh I. Amman Ahlieh University, Jordan , Nassar, Omayah S. University of Jordan - Faculty of Nursing - Maternal Childhood Nursing Department, Jordan
From page
51
To page
61
Abstract
Background: Understanding the extent of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among university youth students is essential for early detection and prevention. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among the university students.Methods: This quantitative exploratory study has been carried out with a convenience sample of 403 undergraduate students at the University of Jordan.Results: The results showed that male students were overweight and more obese than females (22% and 10.6%, respectively), students consume more tea and coffee, smoke, exercised irregularly, had stress and 17% of females had irregular sleep.Conclusion: The study concluded that the majority of university students are exposed to risk factors contributing to the disease.
Keywords
Risk Factors , University Students , Lifestyle , and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Journal title
Jordan Medical Journal
Journal title
Jordan Medical Journal
Record number
2644713
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