Lifestyle Behaviors and their association with self-rated health among university students in Spain: A cross-sectional study.

Isabel M Martín-López, Teresa Gutiérrez-Alemán, María Isabel Cerezo Sánchez, Antoni Colom Fernández

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Isabel M Martín-LópezUniversity College Alberta Giménez-Comillas Pontifical University (CESAG-UP Comillas), Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Department, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Teresa Gutiérrez-AlemánHealth, Education and Performance (SER) Research Group, University College Alberta Giménez-Comillas Pontifical University (CESAG-UP Comillas), Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

María Isabel Cerezo SánchezUniversity College Alberta Giménez-Comillas Pontifical University (CESAG-UP Comillas), Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Antoni Colom FernándezUniversity College Alberta Giménez-Comillas Pontifical University (CESAG-UP Comillas), School of Nursing, Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate lifestyle behaviors, gender differences, and factors independently associated with unfavorable self-rated health (SRH) among university students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 453 university students at a private university in Spain completed a baseline assessment of SRH, physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, Mediterranean diet adherence, sleep quality, perceived stress, and substance use in September 2025. Associations with unfavorable SRH were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression ( Results: Although 83.44% reported favorable SRH, women reported poorer SRH and higher stress, while men showed higher PA and at-risk drinking ( Conclusions: Perceived stress is the primary factor associated with unfavorable SRH. University health promotion strategies should integrate psychological support with lifestyle interventions. However, findings should be interpreted cautiously given the predominance of students from health-related disciplines.

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Lifestyle behaviorsMediterranean dietPerceived stressPhysical activitySelf-rated healthUniversity students

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PMID42761499

DOI10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103623

PMCPMC13587631

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