Evaluation of the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in 6th Year Medical Students

Authors : Duygu İlke Yıldırım, Seyit Muhammed Soycan

Pages : 92-99

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Publication Date : 2025-07-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Introduction: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL) in 6th-year medical students and to explore the impact of various factors on this relationship. Methods: This study was conducted between May 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024, on a voluntary basis on 169 6th year medical students working at Selcuk University Medical Faculty hospital. The study was cross-sectional and descriptive in nature. All participants completed a general information form consisting of 8 questions. Data on PA were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Short Form. To assess the participants\\\' QoL, the Short Form 36 Quality of Life Scale was used. All data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Results: In this study with 169 students, it was found that levels of PA had a statistically significant relationship with gender, marital status, and alcohol consumption. Levels of PA were also found to be significantly related to students\\\' QoL. More active students had higher scores on QoL subscales, such as physical functioning and energy. Conclusion: A positive relationship was determined between levels of PA and QoL in 6th-year medical students. The study\\\'s findings show that higher levels of PA are strongly associated with an increase in QoL.
Keywords : Fiziksel aktivite, yaşam kalitesi, tıp öğrencileri

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