Calidad de vida, dieta, y sueño de estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, durante el periodo junio a diciembre del 2023.

Abstract

The study conducted at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil between June and December 2023 assessed the quality of life, diet, and sleep of 150 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences. Prospective, descriptive, and observational methodological approaches were applied, using validated questionnaires: QUALEFFO-41, Healthy Eating Index, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The results showed that 40.4% of the students rated their quality of life as good. In terms of diet, all reported a positive dietary quality, likely reflecting a nutritional awareness influenced by their health education. Regarding sleep, 41.3% considered it quite good. Positive aspects of emotional and social well-being were also identified. The majority showed a preference for healthy foods, and more than half had no sleep problems. Around 41.3% enjoyed more than 7 hours of sleep per night. This study highlights a positive perception in quality of life, diet, and sleep, suggesting that education in health sciences significantly impacts the well-being and healthy habits of students.