Table 7.

Categories and subcategories identified as a result of the analysis of the research material.

Categories	Subcategories
Barriers related to the exhibiting of health-promoting behaviours after arrival.	Language barriers
	Organisational barriers at the university
	Cultural barriers
	Climate barriers
	Health insurance barrier
	Lack of time
	Lack of information
Expectations of foreign students regarding the exhibiting of health-related behaviours.	Health care system
	Information
Changes in the health-related behaviours of foreign students after arriving in Poland.	Changes in eating habits
	Changes in physical activity
	Changes in the quantity and quality of sleep
	Acculturation stress
	Changes in spending free time
Factors facilitating the exhibiting of health-related behaviours among foreign students after arriving in Poland.	Lower costs of living, easy access to products
	Sense of security
	Less stress related to studying
	Healthier food and walking a lot
	A pet-friendly country