scholarly journals Dietary Habits and Health Survey in Undergraduate Medical Students: Body Mass Index & Questionnaire-based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Kharbanda Charu
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of dietary patterns and the association of perceived stress on body mass index among undergraduate medical students including compulsory residential rotatory interns

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 2086
Author(s):  
Supritha Nimmala ◽  
Adhiraj Bhattacharya ◽  
Balaji Ramraj
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet

Background: Medical education proves to be a tough and stressful environment during which these young physicians-in-training gain large amounts of knowledge and skills. Previous studies regarding dietary habits, body mass index (BMI) and perceived stress failed to include Compulsory Residential Rotatory Interns (CRRI). This study encompassing medical undergraduate students of all years including CRRIs aims to identify dietary patterns and significant associations between dietary habits, Perceived Stress and BMI.Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with sample size of 150 consisting of undergraduate medical students varying from the first year to CRRI at SRM Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Tamil Nadu. Dietary habits noted with an information schedule. BMI calculated using Quetelet’s Index. Cohen’s PSS-10 questionnaire provided to quantify Perceived Stress. Associations tested using Chi-square test and Correlation.Results: Prevalence of obesity -7% and overweight -26.7% with males having higher mean BMI. Majority at 52% perceived ‘moderate’ stress with males having higher mean PSS score. Awareness of balanced diet was 94.7% with 32% practicing balanced diet. Diet frequency was regular in 62% and 49.3% was skipping meals. 92.7% consumed junk food often and 13.3% partook in binge eating. 8% participated in crash diets and significant association found between this dietary factor and BMI. Significant correlation and positive linear relationship found between Perceived Stress and BMI.Conclusion: Higher levels of perceived stress among students including CRRIs lead to overall higher values of BMI indicates the need for stricter healthier dietary habits and psychological health services to relieve stress.

scholarly journals Unfeasible body mass index and its association with low haemoglobin concentration: a correlation study among undergraduate medical students

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 4002
Author(s):  
Tazeen Khan ◽  
Zahid A. Khan ◽  
Sonia Kochhar ◽  
Baljinder Singh ◽  
Gurdev L. Goyal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Haemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Obese People ◽  
Positive Correlation

Background: Low hemoglobin concentration and unfeasible body mass index adversely affect the health of people, consequently increasing morbidity and mortality among them. Hemoglobin concentration among individuals is associated with their body mass index. The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is higher among underweight and overweight/obese people compared to those with normal BMI. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the correlation between hemoglobin concentration and BMI of undergraduate medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 210 undergraduate medical students. Body mass index was calculated and hemoglobin estimation was done by Sahli's hemoglobinometer. Correlation between hemoglobin concentration and body mass index of subjects was assessed by Pearson’s correlation coefficient.Results: Underweight students had lowest mean hemoglobin concentration and the mean hemoglobin concentrations increased significantly (p<0.001) with increase in the BMI of subjects. A highly significant positive correlation (r=0.307, p<0.001) between BMI and hemoglobin concentration was observed. Further, significant positive correlation was observed among males (r=0.268, p=0.013), students with normal BMI (r=0.283, p=0.003) and overweight students (r=0.415, p=0.035) only.Conclusions: Hemoglobin concentration and BMI show a positive correlation, however this correlation tends to become negative in obese individuals. As both low hemoglobin concentration and unfeasible body mass index have detrimental effects on the health, diligent screening and management of both is essential for better outcome.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF RELATION BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND DYSMENORRHEA AND ITS IMPACT ON DAILY ACTIVITIES OF MEDICAL STUDENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipti Mohapatra ◽  
Tapaswini Mishra ◽  
Manasi Behera ◽  
Priyambada Panda
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Menstrual History

ABSTRACTObjective: Dysmenorrhea is a condition, in which there is a severe, painful, cramping sensation in the lower abdomen which occurs just before orduring the menses. It has a major impact on the quality of life and social and occupational roles of females in the society. It also results in insignificantwork, school, and college absences in girls. As previous studies have failed to show a definite relation between dysmenorrhea and body massindex (BMI), the aim of our study was to find out an association between BMI and dysmenorrhea among medical students.Methods: The study was conducted on 200 medical students. Each one was supplied with a questionnaire with detailed menstrual history, familyhistory of dysmenorrhea, and detailed H/O of physical exercise and dietary habits. BMI was calculated by the formula weight in kg/height2 in meter,and based on the BMI criteria by the World Health Organization, the students were classified into four groups: Underweight, normal, overweight, andobese groups. The data obtained were statistically analyzed by Pearson Chi-square test, and p<0.5 was considered significant.Result: From our study, we found out that there is a positive correlation between dysmenorrhea and low BMI.Conclusion: As there is a positive correlation between BMI and dysmenorrhea, our aim was to educate people about dysmenorrhea and createawareness on diet and dysmenorrhea to assist in improving the quality of life in females.Keywords: Dysmenorrhea, Body mass index, Quality of life.

scholarly journals Correlation of Nutritional Status with Haematological Profile in Undergraduate Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Kavita Chandrahas Sane ◽  
Swapnali Kadam ◽  
Vrushali Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Red Cell ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Dietary History ◽  
Haematological Profile ◽  
Red Cell Indices

Background and Aim: Anaemia is a major global health problem affecting all sections of the population. Adolescents are vulnerable to malnutrition and anaemia. Considering the ever rising burden of anaemia in our country, the present study was carried out to detect prevalence of anaemia in undergraduate medical students and to evaluate correlation between nutritional status and anaemia. Correlation between gender and anaemia was also analysed. Methods: Study was carried out in 60 students of I MBBS. Complete blood count was processed on automated haematology analyser. A peripheral blood smear was studied for cell morphology. Dietary history was taken by providing questionnaire and Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using standard protocol. Results were analysed using SPSS. Results: Anaemia was detected in 23.33% students with higher prevalence in female students (44%). Anaemia and its severity were significantly associated with gender. Overall 43.33% students were found to be malnourished. 19.23% of malnourished students were anaemic. 26.47% students with normal BMI were also found to be anaemic. There was no significant association of BMI with anaemia. Variations in values of red cell indices were detected in 08 non-anaemic students, leukocytosis with monocytosis in 01 non-anaemic student and thrombocytosis in 03 anaemic female students. Conclusion: Medical students should be regularly screened for anaemia. Dietary history should be combined with BMI for complete nutritional assessment. Education of students regarding consumption of balanced diet is necessary to prevent nutritional anaemia. Red cell indices should be used to detect anaemia even before fall in haemoglobin levels. Keywords: Anaemia, Body mass index, Haemoglobin, Red cell indices, RDW, Diet.

scholarly journals Association of Menstrual Disorders with Body Mass Index in Undergraduate Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 330
Author(s):  
Shabnam Rizvi ◽  
Fareha Khatoon ◽  
Ayesha Ahmad ◽  
Kashish Ayaz Khan ◽  
Ekta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Menstrual Disorders ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Disorders

Objective: Menstrual disorders constitute one of the major problems faced by medical students globally. Amongst the various factors attributed as causative factors in menstrual cycle variations, include body mass index [BMI] is the most easily modifiable factor. As we still do not have clear answers, this study was planned to study the association of menstrual disorders with BMI.Methodology: This is a cross sectional study, done in undergraduate female medical students in the age group of 18 to 30 years. Exclusion criteria included pregnancy, breast feeding, <12 months post-partum, <6 months post abortion/miscarriage, concomitant medical disorders and intake of hormonal medication. Data was collected for socio-demographic variables, detailed menstrual history, obstetric and medical history. Examination recorded anthropometric details, hirsutism, acne, any signs of virilization. Menstrual cycle variables were studied for their association with BMI.Results: A total of 254 students participated in the study with an average age of 23.9 years. Dysmenorrhea was globally found. Majority of cases were mild dysmenorrhea. Premenstrual syndrome [PMS] was seen commonly, commonest symptoms being mood swings and abdominal cramps. There was no association between mean menstrual blood loss [MBL], PMS and BMI and poor association with dysmenorrhea.Conclusion: Dysmenorrhea and PMS were very commonly seen and were not related to BMI. The mean MBL was independent of BMI. A rise in BMI had a positive association with cycle irregularity.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 05 No. 03 July’21 Page: 330-335

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