Physical activity patterns and socio-demographic correlates of physical activity among medical undergraduates in Sri Lanka: an observational study

Medagama, Arjuna; Galgomuwa, Manoj; Silva, Chinthani De

doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2017-135008

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“…We obtained higher values for METs (967.4) in men than in women. These differences are in line with other studies [74, 75]. The reasons for gender differences in PA performance were not revealed in these studies.…”

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confidence: 91%

Physical activity and emotional intelligence among undergraduate students: a correlational study

et al. 2019

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Background Physical activity (PA) can be a mechanism that develops emotions. Emotional intelligence (EI) is related to significant public health and psychological benefits. However, there is little information about the relationships between PA and EI dimensions: emotional attention, clarity, and repair. This study examined the possible relationships between these variables in undergraduate students from Madrid. As a secondary aim, sex differences in PA domains and EI dimensions were examined. Methods A total of 2960 (21.34 ± 4.34 years) undergraduate students from Madrid (Spain) fulfilled the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS-24) and Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). We used a MANOVA to compare EI and PA levels according to sex. Different linear regressions were conducted to calculate the PA and age prediction power based on EI. Results We found a significant association between EI dimensions and PA levels, although these relationships were small. Fully adjusted linear regression showed that sex and leisure-time PA (LTPA) were associated of emotional attention (r2c = .025). Sex, age, and LTPA were associated of emotional repair (r2c = .024). There were statistically significant differences in EI by sex (p ≤ .001; η2p = .039), with higher scores in emotional attention for women (p ≤ .001) and emotional clarity (p ≤ .001) and repair (p ≤ .001) for men. PA levels differed according to sex (p ≤ .001; η2p = .038). Men show higher scores in LTPA levels (p = .002) and occupational PA (p ≤ .001). Conclusions Undergraduate students with higher levels of LTPA showed a better score on EI, specifically in emotional attention and emotional repair. However, these associations and the predictive power of LTPA regarding emotional attention and emotional repair were weak. Men engaged in more LTPA and occupational PA and had higher emotional clarity and emotional repair than women. However, women had higher emotional attention.

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Physical activity and emotional intelligence among undergraduate students: a correlational study

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“…Contrary to our result, a study conducted by Gallo et al [56] in Australia indicates that biomedical students with higher BMI are more likely to have increasing vigorous PA. Gallo et al [56] state that, as expected, in a study conducted in Australia higher levels of vigorous PA of biomedical students are associated with modest reductions in percentage of body fat and blood glucose levels, confirming the significance of high-intensity exercise in the maintenance of metabolic health. The research by Medagama et al [57] conducted among medical students in Sri Lanka shows that nutritional status do not represent a significant predictor of the student'level of PA. However, a study by Medagama et al [57] indicates that overweight students are engaged in PA in a higher percentage than normal weight students.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…The research by Medagama et al [57] conducted among medical students in Sri Lanka shows that nutritional status do not represent a significant predictor of the student'level of PA. However, a study by Medagama et al [57] indicates that overweight students are engaged in PA in a higher percentage than normal weight students.…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Physical Activity among Medical Students from the Western Balkans

Grujičić

Ilić

Novaković

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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The student population includes young adults who need nutrition and regular physical activity (PA) for mental, cognitive, and physical development. It is estimated that, globally, only 25–40% of the university student population is involved in regular PA. To date, no research has been conducted in the Western Balkans to address the PA of medical students. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors influencing PA among medical students from the Western Balkans. A cross-sectional study included 2452 students from 14 medical faculties in five countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Serbia). There were significantly more students who engaged than those who did not engage in some type of regular (daily) PA. Gender, overweight or obesity, and household income are significantly associated with students’ PA. Students who are more often involved in regular daily PA and have higher daily PA levels are more likely to be males whose household income is above average. In order to improve the health of the student population, the public health authorities need to continuously investigate the PA of students and introduce appropriate activities to increase their level of PA.

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“… 8 Another study from Sri Lanka reported 41% of students as inactive, while in this study, 22% of students were inactive. 12 In southern Thailand, 50% of students were considered physically active in a study that used the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), while in a Polish study, medical students were compared with other students in health care and were reported to have the highest proportion of low physical activity students (26%). 13 A literature review identified only one similar study conducted in KSA, which used different variables than those used in this study.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The IPAQ is a validated questionnaire that has been used locally and globally, with a high number of specific questions. 8 , 12 In this study, students from all four years of medical education were included in the survey.…”

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Appraising the degree of physical activities among male students at a Saudi medical school

AlMaini

Alshalhoub

Mcrabi

et al. 2020

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

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Objectives This study aimed to assess the degree of physical activity among male medical students. We also investigated the association between their physical activity and academic performance. Methods In this cross-sectional study, we distributed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire among male medical students of the first year through the fourth year by using a convenient sampling technique. Physical activity was measured by using the Metabolic Equivalent Task (MET) score. The demographic variables included academic year and age of the participants. Results The study included 317 students; of those, 219 were pre-clinical (first and second year), and 98 were clinical (third and fourth year) students. According to the MET score, the degree of physical activity was categorized into three groups. As many as 140 (44%) students were classified as highly active (MET>3000) and 98 (34%) moderately active (MET 600–3000), while 69 (22%) students were inactive (MET<600). The second-year students had a higher degree of inactivity than others ( p = 0.004). Additionally, there was a significant difference in the amount of siting time during the week, with a higher median sitting time by second-year students than by third- and fourth-year students ( p = 0.001). Conclusion In our study, most male medical students showed moderate or high physical activity. However, second-year students were physically inactive. Hence, the reason for such inactivity among second-year students should be explored. This study calls for the implementation of university-level programs that can motivate students to participate in physical activities.

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Physical activity patterns and socio-demographic correlates of physical activity among medical undergraduates in Sri Lanka: an observational study

Abstract: Physical inactivity is a significant problem among medical undergraduates. The use of health applications was associated with a higher PA and lower BMI. The reasons for inactivity and the discrepancy in activity levels between males and females needs to be explored in greater detail.

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Physical activity and emotional intelligence among undergraduate students: a correlational study

Physical activity and emotional intelligence among undergraduate students: a correlational study

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Physical Activity among Medical Students from the Western Balkans

Appraising the degree of physical activities among male students at a Saudi medical school

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