Healthy behaviors in Polish children and adolescents based on their artwork

• Authors: Krajewska-Kułak, E , Kułak, W , Lewko, J , Jankowiak, B , Van Damme-Ostapowicz, K , Łukaszuk, C , Rolka, H , Kowalczuk, K , Klimaszewska, K , Sierakowska, M , Baranowska, A

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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.

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artworks; children; healthy behaviors

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku
• Journal: Progress in Health Sciences
• Year: 2011
• Volume: 1
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 113-120

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Krajewska-Kułak, E

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Kułak, W

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Lewko, J

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Jankowiak, B

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Van Damme-Ostapowicz, K

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Łukaszuk, C

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Rolka, H

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Kowalczuk, K

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Klimaszewska, K

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Sierakowska, M

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Baranowska, A