Health and Well-Being in University: A Study at Qatar University
Author Information
Author(s): Ghadir Fakhri Al-Jayyousi, Diana Alsayed Hassan, Hanan Abdul Rahim, Manar E Abdel-Rahman, Isabel Ferreira, Banan Mukhalalati, Lily O'Hara, Hanan Khalil, Reema Tayyem, Elham S Abu Alhaija, Randa Abidia, Monica Zolezzi, Alla El-Awaisi, Noor Al-Wattary, Rafif Mahmood Al Saady, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Mujahed Shraim, Arpi K Abouhanian, Hatoun Saeb, Mustapha Mohammed
Primary Institution: Qatar University
Hypothesis
This study aims to assess the health status and needs of Qatar University students using a comprehensive and holistic definition of health.
Conclusion
The project will help identify and prioritize the health needs of QU students and inform relevant services and policies targeting these needs.
Supporting Evidence
- Health-promoting universities support the well-being of students, faculty, and staff.
- Students are the largest group in the university community, making their health a priority.
- The study uses a mixed-methods approach to gather comprehensive data on health needs.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out how healthy students at Qatar University are and what they need to be healthier.
Methodology
A mixed-methods approach including a web-based health survey and qualitative focus groups and interviews.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias may affect the representativeness of the sample.
Limitations
The study is conducted at a single university, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were Qatari nationals and female students.
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