SELF-PERCEPTION OF THE IMPACT PRODUCED BY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN STUDENTS FROM 7TH GRADE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION TO 4TH GRADE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION AT LICEO ABATE MOLINA IN TALCA, CHILE

Abstract

The study analyzes the perception of students at Liceo Abate Molina (LAM) in Talca, Chile, regarding the impacts that food care programs and Health and Quality of Life programs have on their daily decisions. A qualitative and descriptive methodology was used, with a cross-sectional experimental design. Descriptive frequency statistics were applied to analyze the data. The sample consisted of 833 students who responded to a survey administered in the 36 secondary education classes at the school. The analysis confirms that students recognize how adequate nutrition and physical condition influence their health and quality of life, fulfilling the objective of the study. The results show that health and quality-of-life programs generate significant impacts on self-care habits. Health education, supported by recent studies, is key to promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles among adolescents. The biopsychosocial experience and Physical Education reinforce these habits in educational contexts. It is recommended to strengthen and expand these programs to improve student well-being and combat issues such as obesity and sedentary behavior.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2025.036-108