Abstract

PARDO-TORRES, Myriam Patricia  and  NUNEZ-GOMEZ, Nicolás Arturo. Lifestyle and Health among Young Adult Women. Aquichan [online]. 2008, vol.8, n.2, pp.266-284. ISSN 1657-5997.

The study was carried out in the San Cristobal district of Bogotá (Borough No. 4) during 2004-2005, with a group of 100 women between 20 and 40 years of age, to analyze their lifestyle and health processes. It is a quasi-experimental intervention study with measurements taken before and after one year. Structured interviews were conducted and the lifestyle evaluation instrument was applied before and after participation in a health-promotion plan with a sanological approach. The strategy for intervention had an effect in terms of improving the health and lifestyle of the group of participating women.

Keywords : Health; women; promoting health; lifestyle; living conditions; woman's health.

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