Healthy behaviors in Polish children and adolescents based on their artwork
Journal Title: Progress in Health Sciences - Year 2011, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Health behaviors are generally regarded as behaviors, which are related to the health status of the individual. Purpose: To evaluate children knowledge and healthy behaviors based on the drawings. Material and methods: 605 children’s drawings were analyzed. The artworks were made using various techniques: torn paper collage, collage, wax scratch, coloring pages, painting using poster paints and watercolors. Results: Most artworks presented sports. The remaining artworks focused eating fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking of milk, spending a lot of time in the fresh air, hand washing, fruit washing, brushing teeth, and street safety. The children's drawings show their positive attitude towards healthy behaviors, including good eating habits; physical activity and personal hygiene. Conclusion: The artworks suggest that children know healthy behaviors.
Authors and Affiliations
E. Krajewska-Kułak, W. Kułak, J. Lewko, B. Jankowiak, K. Van Damme-Ostapowicz, C. Łukaszuk, H. Rolka, M. Sierakowska, A. Baranowska
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