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Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Risk Factors among Students at the Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University.
Alqassimi, Sameer; Elmakki, Erwa; Areeshi, Areej Siddiq; Aburasain, Amani Baker Mohammed; Majrabi, Aisha Hassan; Masmali, Enas Mohammed Ali; Refaei, Eman Adel Ibrahim; Mobaraki, Raghad Abdu Ali; Qahtani, Reem Mohammed A; Oraibi, Omar; Darraj, Majid; Madkhali, Mohammed Ali; Mohrag, Mostafa.
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  • Alqassimi S; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Elmakki E; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Areeshi AS; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Aburasain ABM; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Majrabi AH; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Masmali EMA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Refaei EAI; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mobaraki RAA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Qahtani RMA; Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Oraibi O; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Darraj M; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Madkhali MA; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
  • Mohrag M; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan P.O. Box 114, Saudi Arabia.
Medicina (Kaunas) ; 60(6)2024 Jun 04.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38929557
ABSTRACT
Background and

Objectives:

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and the associated risk factors among medical students at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia. Materials and

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 228 medical students from their second to sixth academic years at the Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data regarding sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, dietary habits, comorbidities, medication use, family history, and lifestyle factors. Anthropometric measurements including height, weight, and waist circumference were recorded. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to identify the risk factors associated with obesity.

Results:

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among the participants was 13.3% and 15%, respectively. Hence, the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity is 28.3%. The mean weight was 63.39 ± 18.93 kg, and the mean height was 163.48 ± 9.78 cm. On the other hand, 17.3% of participants were underweight, whereas 54.4% had normal BMI. Most of the participants (61%) did not engage in regular exercise. A high proportion consumed fruits (82.9%) and vegetables (58.8%) 3 or fewer days per week, and 84.2% consumed 3 or fewer meals per day. Fast-food consumption more than 3 days per week was reported by 42.1% of participants. Obesity was not significantly associated with sociodemographic factors, physical activity, dietary habits, comorbidities, medication use, or family histories. However, those with a monthly family income of SAR 15,000-24,999 had significantly lower odds of obesity than those in the lowest income group (OR 0.230, p = 0.045).

Conclusions:

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among medical students at Jazan University is high. Although no significant associations were found between obesity and most risk factors, this study highlights the need for interventions that promote healthy lifestyles among medical students. Further research is needed to identify effective strategies for preventing and managing obesity in this population.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Estudiantes de Medicina / Sobrepeso / Obesidad Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Medicina (Kaunas) Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Suiza
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Estudiantes de Medicina / Sobrepeso / Obesidad Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Medicina (Kaunas) Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Suiza