Objective: To evaluate the association between health behaviors with mental health among tertiary education students. Methods: Six databases were searched until September 2021 for prospective cohort studies evaluating the association between health behavior(s) (dietary intake, physical activity, sedentary behavior, alcohol intake, sleep, smoking…

This paper explores the negative impact of the shutdown of contact-based learning on learners' mental health as a result of COVID-19 and provides recommendations to promote learners' mental health during and post COVID-19. A qualitative research method was used to guide the collection and analysis of the data. Data was collected from a sample of…

The interrelated nature of mental health and indicators of school success in children and adolescents has been under-investigated from a person-centered perspective. In this exploratory study, we examined patterns of health behavior in relation to mental health and school satisfaction. A convenience sample of 315 students (M[subscript age] =…

Objective: To explore young adult's experiences of how starting university influenced their physical activity, diet, sleep, and mental well-being, and barriers and enablers to health behavior change. Participants: University students aged 18-25 years. Methods: Three focus groups were conducted in November 2019. Inductive thematic approach was…

In 2020, the lockdown of Wuhan due to the outbreak of COVID-19 impacted various aspects of local college students' life and may further negatively affect their psychological state. This study was conducted among 652 Wuhan local college students during the quarantine of this city. We assessed their psychological state using…

Objective: This study is aimed to explore severe mental illness (SMI), mental well-being (MWB), and Mediterranean Diet adherence (MedDiet) among university students. Participants: University students in Northern Italy (sample size = 502) Methods: Cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2019. The questionnaires included Warwick-Edinburgh Mental…

Although COVID-19 is being disruptive to all children, the effects are stronger for children with disabilities. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyse, from a holistic perspective, the well-being of children with special needs during the total lockdown period in Spain. The 'Well-being of Children in Lockdown' (WCL) scale was completed by…

The pandemic has had a significant impact on many aspects of students' lives, including their lifestyles. This article presents findings from a quantitative survey conducted among 381 university students which aimed to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on the students' lifestyle choices and examine the relationships between age, gender…

Health education is seen as highly difficult and challenging, due to the high level of stress observed in students. The precise assessment of perceived stress becomes important for understanding the students' profile as well as their nutritional habits during the university period. The aim of the analysis described in this article is to assess the…

The shift to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to numerous complaints from caregivers unaccustomed to new technologies, resulting in technostress, defined as "stress or psychosomatic illness caused by working with computer technology on a daily basis." This study investigates the prevalence and impact of technostress…

Background: Unhealthy lifestyle habits developed during university years could continue into adulthood. Purpose: To analyze and map worldwide publications on physical activity among university students. Method: A pre-validated search strategy was used to find relevant articles in the Scopus database. The study period represented three decades…

According to the Framework Education Programme for Elementary Education in the Czech Republic, part of Health Education is nutrition and food intake, including the drinking regimen. This paper's objective is to analyse that using the results of two extensive curricular studies performed at the Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc. Both…

The global pandemic caused by coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) disrupted both public and private life for many. Concerning medical students, practical teaching and classrooms were substituted with a virtual curriculum. However, how this new academic environment has affected students' health and lifestyles has yet to be studied. In this study,…

Objective: The study examined the association between acculturation level, dietary nutrient intake, and psychological health of Asian students at the University of Delaware. Participants: A total of 172 students completed the study. Methods: Data were collected, using questionnaires, through Qualtrics®. Linear regression models were used to…

This study aimed to investigate the emotional and behavioral responses of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their parents during the recent novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the associated factors. Our study included 299 children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders and 299 mothers or fathers. Participant…