Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight Among Second Year Students in a Malaysian Medical University and Their knowledge and Perception of Obesity

Sivashunmugam, Lakshmi; Ansari, Reshma Mohamed

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“…It is well-described that medical students make poor dietary choices on average, but questions still remain regarding whether most medical students would like to eat healthily and, if so, which barriers they face in achieving this goal. [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ] Our data show that a majority of medical students want to eat nutritiously in support of their well-being, often influenced by their choice to enter the healthcare field. However, students reported eating less healthily since starting medical school due to financial limitations, insufficient time to buy or prepare ideal foods, and stress making diet less of a priority, similar to the barriers reported by dietetics students.…”

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“…[ 15 ] Studies conducted in various countries have identified that medical students struggle to follow healthy lifestyles. [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ] Nonetheless, gaps in knowledge on the motivations driving medical student dietary decision-making, and the barriers affecting these decisions, have persisted. Studies done in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan reported that although medical students were more aware of what constitutes a healthy dietary and lifestyle pattern compared to nonhealthcare students, there were no differences in their dietary habits, which were poor overall.…”

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“…It has been well-reported that most medical students do not live healthy lifestyles. [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ] There is a gap in knowledge on the dietary goals that medical students set for themselves, and the barriers that they face in meeting these dietary goals. [ 2 3 4 5 6 7 ] This information would be helpful for primary care providers evaluating the health-related behaviors of medical students, as patients or pupils.…”

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Medical students’ dietary habits: Motivations and barriers to reaching health goals

Carcoana,

Tomlinson,

DeWaay

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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Introduction: It has been well reported that medical students do not follow healthy diets overall. Effectively guiding patients to change their health behavior is a crucial skill for primary care providers and family physicians. Our objective was to investigate medical students’ dietary decision-making, including the motivations and barriers that influence their dietary choices. Methods: A self-administered online questionnaire was conducted among preclinical students at one allopathic medical school in the United States. The survey was comprised of questions about students’ dietary goals, habits, and the barriers they face in reaching their nutritional ideals. Trends in the percentage of students who selected each survey answer choice were interpreted. Results: Of the 363 preclinical students provided with the optional survey, 71 (19.6%) chose to participate. The participants’ dietary decisions were predominately driven by convenience. Most students wanted to eat nutritiously to support their well-being but had been eating less healthily since starting medical school due to financial limitations and limited time. Approximately half (46.5%, 33/71) of the participants stated that they would buy the in-house food provided at the medical school campus more often if it better matched their dietary goals, but 36.6% (26/71) would only do so if the new foods were affordable compared to competitor’s prices. Conclusion: There is an opportunity to help medical students meet their dietary goals, which are negatively impacted by personal and structural academic barriers. Further research is needed on the obstacles that institutions face in offering healthy, affordable options to medical students.

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Medical students’ dietary habits: Motivations and barriers to reaching health goals

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DeWaay

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“…1 The prevalence of overweight in Dehradun, India is 21% which was slightly lower than in our study but similar to another study done in Malaysia. 4,5 The prevalence of overweight was higher in male students than females in Malaysia but higher in females than males study done in India. 5,4 Another study done in India, Pakistan, and Pune India showed a 10%, 6 14.7%, 7 and 13% 8 prevalence of overweight which was lower than in our study and a higher prevalence seen in male students than in females but higher in the female study done in Pune India.…”

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“…4,5 The prevalence of overweight was higher in male students than females in Malaysia but higher in females than males study done in India. 5,4 Another study done in India, Pakistan, and Pune India showed a 10%, 6 14.7%, 7 and 13% 8 prevalence of overweight which was lower than in our study and a higher prevalence seen in male students than in females but higher in the female study done in Pune India. [6][7][8] A similar study done in Jammu India which was found around 19% prevalence of overweight which was slightly lower than in our study.…”

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Overweight among Medical Students in a Medical College

Rai,

Bhattarai,

Rai

et al. 2023

J Nepal Med Assoc

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Introduction: Overweight is defined as a condition in which abnormal accumulation of fat directly affects an individual personality and health leading to a marked increase in morbidity and mortality. It has a direct impact on both the psychological aspects of an individual's personality and their overall health. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of overweight among medical students in a medical college. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among first and second-year medical students in a medical college between 20 February 2023 to 3 March 2023 after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee. Students studying Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Dental Surgery during the study period who gave consent were included and those students with a recent medical history of fever, typhoid, diarrhoea, thyroid disorder, metabolic disorders, or any other relevant medical condition within the preceding 1 month, potentially influencing body weight, were excluded. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval. Results: Among 164 students, the prevalence of overweight was 43 (26.22%) (19.49-32.95, 95% Confidence Interval). The mean age was 20.65±1.08 years. Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight among medical students was higher than in other studies done in similar settings.

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Prevalence, determinants and outcomes of general and abdominal obesity in medical students

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Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight Among Second Year Students in a Malaysian Medical University and Their knowledge and Perception of Obesity

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Medical students’ dietary habits: Motivations and barriers to reaching health goals

Medical students’ dietary habits: Motivations and barriers to reaching health goals

Overweight among Medical Students in a Medical College

Prevalence, determinants and outcomes of general and abdominal obesity in medical students

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