The Level of Health Behavior among Jordan University of Science and Technology Students in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hazem  Badarneh; Shooroq  Maberah; Salem  AL- Quraan; Hanadi  AL-Rashdan; Israa  AL-Shboul

doi:10.35516/hum.v50i3.5427

Authors

Hazem Badarneh Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8899-1966
Shooroq Maberah Department of Family Reform and Guidance, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan.
Salem AL- Quraan Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Hanadi AL-Rashdan Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan.
Israa AL-Shboul Ministry of Education, Irbid, Jordan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v50i3.5427

Keywords:

Healthy behavior, Covid-19 pandemic, student

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the level of health behavior among Jordan University of Science and Technology students in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A descriptive approach was used, involoving a questionnaire consisting of 30 items administered to a stratified random sample of 436 male and female students from Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Results: The findings of the study revealed a high level of healthy behavior among students at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Additionally, there were no statistically significant differences in the responses of the participants to all items concerning the level of healthy behavior based on gender. However, the results did indicate differences based on the variables of place of residence, favoring students from cities, and income level, favoring those with higher incomes.

Conclusions: Based on the aforementioned results, the research suggests several recommendations. Firstly, there is a need to raise awareness among students of the University of Science and Technology about the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Ministry of Health. This vaccine plays a crucial role in safeguarding their health against the risks of coronavirus infection.

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