Happiness and physical activity levels of first year medical students studying in Cyprus: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Levels of physical activity and happiness may impact the health and performance of future doctors. The specific relationship between physical activity and happiness among first year medical students is unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate these variables and how they relate within first year, graduate entry Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery students studying in Cyprus. METHODS:Self-administered questionnaires were provided for all first year medical students at the St. George's University of London medical programme delivered by the University of Nicosia Medical School in Cyprus. Physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and happiness was assessed using the Short Depression Happiness Scale. Surveys

SUBMITTER: Fisher JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6937866 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature