Physical activity and its correlation with various measures of obesity among medical students and young faculty

Joshi, Baldeb Prasad; Mahajan, Swati; Tayade, Deepak Narayan

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101363

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“…This lifestyle is widely prevalent in medical students due to demanding tasks during clerkship. As the students proceed to their higher years of education in medical life, the routine becomes tough and they get lesser time for physical activities [ 17 ].…”

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“…A cross-sectional study among medical students in Faisalabad Pakistan revealed high prevalence of unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle choices which were observed more in females [ 16 ]. An other study reported unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle with raised BMI in more than 30% of medical students affecting their academic performance also [ 17 ]. A study from Saudi Arabia reported a majority of undergraduate medical students had unhealthy eating patterns.…”

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From plate to profile: investigating the influence of dietary habits and inactive lifestyle on lipid profile in medical students at clerkship

Haider,

Abbas,

Arif

et al. 2024

BMC Nutr

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Background Dietary habits have a strong association with body lipid levels and hyperlipidemia increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Dietary habits have been a major concern among medical students due to busy schedules and demanding tasks. This study was designed to know the dietary habits and lifestyle of medical students and its association with their lipid profile. Methods We recruited 120 medical students at clerkship of the age of 18 and above. Weekly dietary habits were evaluated by an 18-item questionnaire. Five ml blood was drawn from the students and lipid profiles were measured at Dow Diagnostic Research and Reference Laboratory (DDRRL). Data was analyzed by SPSS V.22. Results We found 70% of students were not involved in any physical activity throughout the week. Only 15.83% were following a regular diet plan. 65% of students were eating junk food for more than 3 days a week in their weekly diet. Moreover, 19.2%, 39.2%, 32.5%, and 25.84% of students were having their total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL levels above the optimum ranges respectively which were frequently found in students of final year (p < 0.05). There was high total cholesterol and LDL in males as compared to females (p value < 0.05). Total cholesterol and LDL were associated with skipped meal, use of junk food and carbonated drinks for more than 3 days a week (p < 0.05). Conclusion There was a notable number of students with poor dietary habits, inactive lifestyle and lipid levels above the optimum ranges defined by American Heart Association (AHA) that have an association with dietary habits. This is alarming and can impact the health of future healthcare workers. There is a need to investigate the factors and remedies to help medical students to follow a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle.

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From plate to profile: investigating the influence of dietary habits and inactive lifestyle on lipid profile in medical students at clerkship

Haider,

Abbas,

Arif

et al. 2024

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Assessment of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality Among Doctors and Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study From South India

Srirangaramasamy,

Karthikeyan,

Ramanathan

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Introduction: Sleep quality is critical for medical professionals and students, who often face sleep disturbances due to demanding schedules. This study explores the association between physical activity and sleep quality among doctors and medical students in Tamil Nadu, India, addressing a notable gap in existing research.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Tamil Nadu, India, targeting doctors and medical students. Participants were recruited through an online Google Forms (Google LLC, Mountain View, California, United States) questionnaire distributed via social media platforms, which included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) which provided measures of physical activity in MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Tasks) minutes/week and comprehensive sleep quality assessments, respectively, with a PSQI score above 5 indicating poor sleep quality. Data analysis was performed using jamovi version 2.2.2.Results: In this study of 222 participants, predominantly young adults (80% were aged 18-40) and medical students (68.6%), we found a high prevalence of poor sleep quality (74.9%). Physical activity levels varied, with only 5.4% engaging in high levels of activity and no significant association between physical activity level and sleep quality (p=0.659). Additionally, while males showed significantly higher MET scores than females (p < 0.001), there was no significant correlation between MET scores and PSQI scores (p=0.205, r=-0.075). Conclusion:This study highlights a high prevalence of poor sleep quality and a low prevalence of high physical activity among medical professionals and students in South India. The study findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance sleep quality and overall well-being in this demographic.

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Physical activity and its correlation with various measures of obesity among medical students and young faculty

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From plate to profile: investigating the influence of dietary habits and inactive lifestyle on lipid profile in medical students at clerkship

From plate to profile: investigating the influence of dietary habits and inactive lifestyle on lipid profile in medical students at clerkship

Assessment of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality Among Doctors and Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study From South India

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