The associated factors for physical activity-related injuries among first-year university students in southern China from a biopsychosocial perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the diverse factors influencing physical activity-related injuries is crucial for developing effective interventions that enable individuals to participate in physical activity (PA) while minimizing injury risk. Currently, research evidence on the multiple factors associated with PA-related injuries is inadequate. This study aimed to examine the associations between PA-related injuries and various biological, psychological, and social factors among first-year university students in China.

Methods

We recruited first-year university students from Shantou University in Guangdong Province, China, to participate in our study. Data collection employed a structured self-administered questionnaire, gathering information on PA-related injuries, as well as rel

SUBMITTER: Xu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11018952 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature