Study on the prevalence and risk factors of "subhealth" status in college and university staff in Guangdong province.
- Author:
Cun-xin FAN
1
;
Sheng-yon WANG
;
Li ZHU
;
Yong-jie XIAO
;
Shao-bin MA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Female; Health Status; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Universities
- From: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2003;24(9):774-777
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo understand the current status and risk factors of "subhealth" in college and university staff in Guangdong province.
METHODSEight thousand four hundred and seventeen staff in 19 colleges and universities in Guangdong were investigated through a self-developed questionnaire, and statistically analyzed using chi(2) test, chi(2)(strand) test and odd ratio. Judgement was based on the criteria on "subhealth" through Delphi method.
RESULTSOverall incidence of "subhealth" was 69.18% in 8,417 staff members, and the highest was in the age group of 30 - 40 year olds (totally 79.17%). The prevalence of severe "subhealth" in females was significantly higher than that of males (chi(2) = 14.19, P < 0.01). The main risk factors of "subhealth" were occupational stress, psychological factors, bad habits and behaviors. 44.21% of the 8,417 staff were aware of the terminology "subhealth", and 36.84% thought themselves under "subhealthy" condition.
CONCLUSIONThe health condition of college and university staff in Guangdong was not satisfactory, thus it was essential to carry out active measures of prevention and intervention among this population.
