KHẢO SÁT CÁC YẾU TỐ NGUY CƠ BỆNH KHÔNG LÂY NHIỄM Ở SINH VIÊN TRƯỜNG Y DƯỢC, ĐẠI HỌC DUY TÂN

Abstract

Research Objective: To determine the prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases and associated factors among students of the School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted through interviews with 308 students from the School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University. Results: The prevalence of current smoking among students was 6.5%, with a higher tendency observed among males compared to females. A total of 82.8% of students had ever consumed alcohol, and 68.8% reported alcohol use within the past 12 months. Only 2.6% met the WHO recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake. The majority of students did not achieve the minimum recommended level of physical activity. Conclusion: Students continue to exhibit multiple health risk behaviors, particularly among male students, highlighting the need for comprehensive interventions within the university setting.