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Objective <p>To identify factors associated with the practice of physical activity (PA) among university students in Cali, Colombia.</p> Methods <p>A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with a probabilistic sample of 1201 university students. Data were collected via a digital platform using the validated Lifestyle Questionnaire for Young University Students (CEVJU-R2), which assesses six lifestyle domains. Logistic regression was used to identify associations with PA.</p> Results <p>Of the students surveyed, 60.5% engaged in healthy physical activity (HPA), with significant differences between sexes—76.5% of men versus 51.3% of women (p &lt; 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that male sex (OR = 3.17), healthy diet (OR = 2.32), unhealthy psychoactive substance use (OR = 2.01), healthy sleep (OR = 1.48), and healthy leisure time (OR = 1.35) were positively associated with HPA. In contrast, students aged 21–24 (OR = 0.62) and those classified as overweight or obese (OR = 0.51) had reduced odds of engaging in HPA.</p> Conclusion <p>Based on the findings, it is evident that physical activity among university students in Cali is influenced by a range of lifestyle and demographic factors. Male students, those with healthy eating, sleep, and leisure habits were more likely to engage in regular physical activity. However, students who were older or classified as overweight/obese showed lower activity levels. These results underscore the need for targeted health promotion strategies, particularly focused on female and older students, to foster long-term healthy behaviors and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.</p>

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Lifestyles and factors associated with physical activity among university students in Cali, Colombia. An observational study

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    2025年6月5日

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  • Carlos Andrés Quiroz Mora,
  • Karin David Reveiz Barrero,
  • Jenny Andrea Delgado Soto,
  • Jhoan Sebastián Zapata López,
  • Mauricio Hernandez Carrillo

摘要

Objective

To identify factors associated with the practice of physical activity (PA) among university students in Cali, Colombia.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with a probabilistic sample of 1201 university students. Data were collected via a digital platform using the validated Lifestyle Questionnaire for Young University Students (CEVJU-R2), which assesses six lifestyle domains. Logistic regression was used to identify associations with PA.

Results

Of the students surveyed, 60.5% engaged in healthy physical activity (HPA), with significant differences between sexes—76.5% of men versus 51.3% of women (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that male sex (OR = 3.17), healthy diet (OR = 2.32), unhealthy psychoactive substance use (OR = 2.01), healthy sleep (OR = 1.48), and healthy leisure time (OR = 1.35) were positively associated with HPA. In contrast, students aged 21–24 (OR = 0.62) and those classified as overweight or obese (OR = 0.51) had reduced odds of engaging in HPA.

Conclusion

Based on the findings, it is evident that physical activity among university students in Cali is influenced by a range of lifestyle and demographic factors. Male students, those with healthy eating, sleep, and leisure habits were more likely to engage in regular physical activity. However, students who were older or classified as overweight/obese showed lower activity levels. These results underscore the need for targeted health promotion strategies, particularly focused on female and older students, to foster long-term healthy behaviors and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.