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PPAVI-2026-B525ED17 Poster General Health

Factors Associated with Age Group among First-Year Dormitory Residents at Institut Kesehatan Santa Elisabeth Medan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Yeni Hatresia Br Pasaribu, Yesica Pardosi, Petra Stefanni Agahta Sinurat, Daniella Carmelita Manalu, Agnes Priska Adelina Sarumaha, Uccie Viola C Sinaga, Angel Samosir

Supervisor: Bd. R Oktaviance Simorangkir, S.S.T., M. Kes.

Affiliation: Institut Kesehatan Santa Elisabeth Medan

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Abstract

Living in a university dormitory while pursuing higher education may be influenced by students’ personal and educational characteristics. This study described first-year students residing in the dormitory at Institut Kesehatan Santa Elisabeth Medan in 2026 and examined associations between age group and selected characteristics. A quantitative, cross-sectional observational design was used. Although total sampling was applied to a population of 78 students, 71 provided valid data for analysis. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Most respondents were aged 18–19 years (55/71, 77.5%), female (66/71, 93.0%), and from North Sumatra (57/71, 80.3%); 57 (80.3%) had a good level of knowledge about dormitory life. Age group was significantly associated with gender (p = 0.038), region of origin (p = 0.024), and knowledge level (p = 0.024), but not with field of study (p = 0.101). These findings describe the characteristics associated with age group among the participating dormitory residents. Because the study included only students already living in the dormitory and did not compare them with students who chose not to live there, it cannot establish which factors influenced the decision to reside in a dormitory.

Keywords

age group, gender, dormitory residence, university students, region of origin, knowledge level

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Yeni Hatresia Br Pasaribu, Yesica Pardosi, Petra Stefanni Agahta Sinurat, Daniella Carmelita Manalu, Agnes Priska Adelina Sarumaha, Uccie Viola C Sinaga, Angel Samosir, Bd. R Oktaviance Simorangkir

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Factors Associated with Age Group among First-Year Dormitory Residents at Institut Kesehatan Santa Elisabeth Medan: A Cross-Sectional Study

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The 1st PPAVI Student Research and Vocational Conference 2026

16 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

General Health

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Romanus Edy Prabowo, S.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D.

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