Obesity amongst Medical Students - A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study from Lahore, Pakistan, 2022

Khan, Rozina Shahadat; Khan, Sunair Siddique; Siddique, Romaisa

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“…Most students belonged to the age group of 21-23 years (n=204), and the majority were from the middle socioeconomic class (n=309, 93.4%), reflecting a population with generally healthy dietary habits. These results align with a study conducted among medical students in Lahore, where most students also had a normal BMI due to consuming a healthy diet (17). The study identified that 81 students (24.5%) were underweight, likely due to the study burden, while 36 students (10.9%) were overweight, and 10 students (3%) were obese.…”

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Current Assessment of Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Related BMI among Students of People’s University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah (SBA)

Mangi,

Saleem,

Kalhoro

et al. 2024

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Background: Eating habits and adequate physical activity play significant roles in enhancing growth, development, health, and physical and mental fitness of individuals. University students, especially those in medical fields, often face demanding schedules and rigorous studies that can lead to altered dietary habits and lifestyles. Assessing these patterns is crucial for identifying potential nutritional or eating disorders and understanding their impact on students' health. Objective: The study aimed to assess dietary habits, physical activity levels, and related BMI among female students of People’s University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah (PUMHSW). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted over one and a half months within the premises of PUMHSW. A total of 331 female students from MBBS and Allied Sciences programs were selected using convenient sampling. Inclusion criteria included students aged 18-25 years enrolled in any year of their respective programs, while exclusion criteria excluded those below 18 or above 25 years old and postgraduate students. Data were collected through a structured English-language questionnaire administered via face-to-face interviews. The questionnaire covered variables such as income, education, parental occupation, dietary habits, physical activity, and BMI. Verbal consent was obtained from all participants, ensuring confidentiality. Ethical approval was obtained in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics including percentages, means, and standard deviations. Results were presented using frequency tables, charts, and graphs. Results: The majority of students were aged 21-23 years (61.6%), with most having a normal BMI (59.5%). Among the participants, 23.0% were underweight, 13.6% were overweight, and 3.9% were obese. Regular sleep patterns were reported by 68.9% of students, while 31.1% had irregular sleep patterns. A significant proportion (76.7%) did not engage in regular physical activity. The distribution of BMI classifications showed that 23.0% were underweight, 59.5% had normal BMI, 13.6% were overweight, and 3.9% were obese. A higher frequency of normal BMI was observed among MBBS students compared to Allied Sciences students. Conclusion: The study concluded that while most students had a normal BMI, a notable proportion were underweight, overweight, or obese. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to promote healthier lifestyles among university students, focusing on dietary habits, physical activity, and sleep patterns to prevent future health issues.

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Current Assessment of Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Related BMI among Students of People’s University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah (SBA)

Mangi,

Saleem,

Kalhoro

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“…Obesity has affected 400 million person all over the world. Pakistan is a developing country and also facing double burden as a result of under nutrition and over nutrition, According to WHO around 26% women while just 19% of the men are obese in Pakistan with urban population more affected comparative to rural (Khan, Khan, & Siddique, 2022). So, the current study is needed to be conducted to identify the knowledge and attitude to just highlight the need of future study on this seldom highlighted topic the knowledge and attitude towards obesity and bariatric surgery among nurses.…”

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The Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Among Nurses Working in Tertiary Care Hospitals Lahore

Ullah,

Saddique,

Tasneem

2024

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The aim of the study was to Assess Knowledge and Attitude towards Obesity and Bariatric Surgery of Nurses at Tertiary Care Hospitals Lahore. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional research study design was used. Study used purposive sampling technique. The study population was staff nurses and sample size were 150. Result: The study was descriptive cross-sectional so descriptive statistic was applied, Frequency distribution was calculated, data normality was checked. The study reported that the poor knowledge about obesity participants were 54(36%), those with moderate were 52(34.7%), and those with good knowledge were 44(29.3%). The negative attitude about obesity participant were 40 (26.7%), those with average attitude were 58(38.7%), and those with positive attitude were 52(34.7%). the participants with good knowledge and positive attitude toward bariatric surgery where 47(30.9%), the participant of moderate knowledge and average attitude value where 53(34.9%), and those who with poor knowledge and negative attitude value where 50(32.9%). Conclusion:The study concluded that the majority nurses having poor knowledge, and average attitude regarding obesity and bariatric surgery.

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National Security Policy of Pakistan (NSP 2022-2026): An Appraisal

2022

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Pakistan has faced the menace of terrorism and extremism since the armed conflict in Afghanistan that caused serious damages to its internal security. The monster of Ethnic and Religious militancy is becoming more dangerous and Deadly. Loss of more than 50,000 precious human lives and Loss of economy estimated to be 78 Billion US$ in for the period 2004 to 2014 compelled the policy makers to formulate a comprehensive National internal Security Policy. Pakistan adopted its first-ever National Security Policy in 2014 and then its 2nd comprehensive policy framework was announced in 2018 for the next five years. Third of its kind is recently adopted in December 2021. This study is about the National Security Policy of Pakistan (NSP 2022-2026). To address political, economic, social, and environmental challenges faced by the people of Pakistan and the government in her policy-making process needs identification of gaps in the current security policy. The purpose of this assessment is to measure the effectiveness of the National Security Policy. NSP document needs to be analyzed properly to understand the worth of the claims by the government. Using qualitative analysis of documents, news, articles, and documentaries, this study investigates whether the vision of the document National Security Policy of Pakistan is attainable or how far the policy guides the way for peace, development, and security of the country. This study attempted to suggest the mechanism of efficiency and practical implementation of the security policy.

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Obesity amongst Medical Students - A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study from Lahore, Pakistan, 2022

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References 24 publications

Current Assessment of Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Related BMI among Students of People’s University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah (SBA)

Current Assessment of Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Related BMI among Students of People’s University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women, Nawabshah (SBA)

The Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Among Nurses Working in Tertiary Care Hospitals Lahore

National Security Policy of Pakistan (NSP 2022-2026): An Appraisal

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