Bottled water consumption and tealth

Perceptions of nursing and environmental engineering students at the university of Magadalena

Authors

  • Lídice Álvarez Miño Universidad del Magdalena
  • Andreina Villa Universidad del Magdalena
  • María Camila Pérez Martínez Universidad del Magdalena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18041/1794-5232/cultrua.2013v10n2.3796

Keywords:

bottled water, perception, health condition, consumer health information

Abstract

Objectiv To identify the perception held by some students on the relationship between consumption of bottled water and human health. Methodology This study used an exploratory, qualitative approach through a focus group methodology, with students from the Nursing and Environmental Engineering programs. The focus group discussion was supported by the pro}ection of an 8-minute video in order to enrich the discussion. Results The students did not have complete information to make the decision on which kind of water to drink. Generally, they believed that the water they consumed was safe and it wouldn't get them sick. They also considered that due to the fact of paying a value for the bottled water, this had to be safe. However, after watching the video, some students reflected on the fact of water as a human right. Conclusion The ability to decide on the type of water to consume is based on the perceptionof students about which water is better and the economic oppo it. Bottled water was considered safe for health for being expensive.

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Published

2013-12-01

How to Cite

Álvarez Miño, L., Villa, A., & Pérez Martínez, M. C. (2013). Bottled water consumption and tealth: Perceptions of nursing and environmental engineering students at the university of Magadalena. Cultura, 10(2), 58-69. https://doi.org/10.18041/1794-5232/cultrua.2013v10n2.3796