Hábitos y creencias de salud en médicos y estudiantes de medicina
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Los datos sobre hábitos y creencias de salud de la población médica española son escasos.
Este estudio tiene como objetivo explorar, en una muestra de médicos y estudiantes
de Medicina, los hábitos de salud (consumo de tabaco y alcohol) y los conocimientos y
creencias sobre los mismos. La muestra se compuso por 147 participantes de distintos
hospitales de España. Se utilizó un cuestionario diseñado para recabar información sobre
las variables estudiadas. Los resultados indicaron que el 47,6% eran fumadores y el
71,7% consumidores de alcohol, encontrándose una relación positiva entre edad y frecuencia
de consumo en ambos casos. Los participantes mostgraron un adecuado nivel de
conocimientos y creencias respecto a los riesgos para la salud del consumo de tabaco y
alcohol, que contrasta claramente con sus hábitos de consumo. Los hábitos de salud en
la muestra no difieren de los encontrados en la población general, si bien el nivel de
conocimientos y creencias es más preciso. Destaca la falta de correspondencia entre
creencias y conocimientos en salud y los hábitos de salud.
Data available on health habits and health beliefs in Spanish medical population is scarce. The objective of this study was to explore some health habits (i.e., tobacco and alcohol consume) as well as the knowledge and beliefs regarding those habits among physicians and medical students. The sample was 147 participants from various hospitals in Spain. A questionnaire specifically designed for this study was used to obtain data about the target variables. Results show that 47,6% of participants are smokers, and 71,7% inform to be alcohol consumers. A positive relation between age and frequency of consumption was found in both habits. Participants demonstrate to have an adequate level of knowledge and beliefs in relation to the risks for health that the use of tobacco and alcohol entails, contrasting clearly with their consumption patterns. The health habits of this sample do not differ from those founded in the general population, even though participants show a correct level of knowledge and beliefs on these habits, thus emphasizing the lack of correspondence between health knowledge, beliefs and health habits.
Data available on health habits and health beliefs in Spanish medical population is scarce. The objective of this study was to explore some health habits (i.e., tobacco and alcohol consume) as well as the knowledge and beliefs regarding those habits among physicians and medical students. The sample was 147 participants from various hospitals in Spain. A questionnaire specifically designed for this study was used to obtain data about the target variables. Results show that 47,6% of participants are smokers, and 71,7% inform to be alcohol consumers. A positive relation between age and frequency of consumption was found in both habits. Participants demonstrate to have an adequate level of knowledge and beliefs in relation to the risks for health that the use of tobacco and alcohol entails, contrasting clearly with their consumption patterns. The health habits of this sample do not differ from those founded in the general population, even though participants show a correct level of knowledge and beliefs on these habits, thus emphasizing the lack of correspondence between health knowledge, beliefs and health habits.
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Moreno San Pedro, E., Gil Roales-Nieto, J., Blanco Coronado, J.L.: "Hábitos y creencias de salud en médicos y estudiantes de medicina". International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy. Vol. 6, Nº 1, págs. 99-110, (2006). ISSN 1577-7057











