Health Behaviors, Self-Rated Health, and Quality of Life: A Study Among First-Year Swedish University Students

@article{Vaez2003HealthBS,
  title={Health Behaviors, Self-Rated Health, and Quality of Life: A Study Among First-Year Swedish University Students},
  author={Marjan Vaez and Lucie Laflamme},
  journal={Journal of American College Health},
  year={2003},
  volume={51},
  pages={156 - 162}
}
  • M. Vaez, L. Laflamme
  • Published 1 January 2003
  • Psychology, Education
  • Journal of American College Health
Abstract The authors conducted a baseline investigation of male and female university students' health behaviors and self-rated health and quality of life (QOL). The study population consisted of all full-time, first-year students registered in a comprehensive study program offered at a Swedish university in autumn 1998. In spring 1999, the researchers sent self-administered questionnaires dealing with health status, lifestyle, and living conditions to the students at their home addresses. Male… 
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