RT Journal Article
T1 Influence of Sociodemographic Variables on the Lifestyle of the Adult Population: A Multicenter Observational Study.
A1 García García, David
A1 Pérez Rivas, Francisco Javier
A1 Gómez Gascón, Tomás
A1 Rico Blázquez, Milagros
A1 Bayón Cabeza, Marianela
A1 Belmonte Cortes, Susana
A1 Domínguez Bidagor Julia, 
A1 Jiménez-González Jennifer, 
A1 Ponte a 100 Clinical Investigators Group, 
AB Background/Objective: The impact that lifestyle has on someone’s health has been widely proven. And the lifestyle can also be highly influenced by the sociodemographic background; however, there is less literature that focuses on this matter. Hence, the objective of the present study is to analyze the influence of sociodemographic variables on the lifestyle of the adult population. Methods: A cross-sectional multicenter study was conducted in 20 health centers of the Community of Madrid (Spain). A total of 365 participants were scheduled for nursing consultations and recruited through systematic probabilistic sampling. Lifestyle was assessed using the “Ponte a 100” questionnaire; based on the total score achieved by the participants, these were categorized into four groups depending on their need to adopt healthier lifestyle habits: minimal need (80–100 points), mild need (60–79 points), moderate need (40–59 points), and high need (<39 points). Results: Values ranged from 23 to 98 points in the Lifestyle Index (ISEV), with an average of 71.8 (SD = 14.6 points). Older individuals had better eating habits (β = −1.982), while younger individuals had better physical activity habits and a higher consumption of toxic substances. Men consumed more alcohol (β = −2.307) and felt happier with their lives, while women took more active breaks. Being a student was associated with higher levels of stress and anxiety, lower physical activity and leisure time, and higher alcohol consumption. Retirees had better emotional well-being indices (β = 0.999). Lower income levels were associated with occasional drug use and poorer emotional well-being. People with university degrees had better emotional states (β = 0.861) and better eating habits (β = 1.652) and engaged in more intense physical activity. Having no chronic diseases was related to being more physically active (β = 1.789). Conclusions: The study population generally presents a healthy lifestyle. The dimension of emotional well-being was the most influenced by sociodemographic factors. This study contributes to understanding the impact of socioeconomic variables on lifestyle.
PB MDPI
YR 2025
FD 2025-06-30
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/122304
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/122304
LA eng
NO García-García D, Pérez-Rivas FJ, Gómez-Gascón T, Ponte a 100 Clinical Investigators Group, Rico Blázquez M, Bayón Cabeza M, Belmonte Cortés S, Domínguez-Bidagor J, Jiménez-González J. Influence of Sociodemographic Variables on the Lifestyle of the Adult Population: A Multicenter Observational Study. Healthcare. 2025; 13(13):1564. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13131564
NO nonrefundable grants from the credits awarded to the Community of Madrid by the Spanish GovernmentFund COVID-19, included in Order HAC/667/2020.
NO Foundation for Biosanitary Research and Innovation in Primary Care (FIIBAP)
NO Regional Ministry of Health of the Community of Madrid
DS Docta Complutense
RD 20 jul 2025