Perception on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle and dietary behavior among FEU-NRMF medical students /
Perception on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle and dietary behavior among FEU-NRMF medical students /
Miriam Katherine Nicole Abenales, Rea Mariz S. Aguilar, Jessica P. Aquino-Espiritu, Princess Jazmine M. Carreon, Marl Moses Dorego, Diane Zaida A. Garde, Anaterrica Faith V. Gatbonton, Ma. Ellah Patricia M. Gutierrez, Gail Nikole L. Ifurung, Erica Jazzanne M. Lopez, Patricia Elena A. Manalili, Aaron Kim J. Mendoza, Charles John M. Montenegro and Thea Enrika B. Ocampo.
- Fairview, Quezon City: Department of Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 2022.
- 24 pages: tables; 28 cm.
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: The medical students and their dietary behavior in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic increasingly highlight the societal significance of the medical profession and the concomitant need to replenish its competent pool. This study aims to determine the perception of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle-related behavior among Third-year FEU-NRMF Medical students in terms of diet, physical activity, stress and anxiety. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 151 Third Year Medical students of Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation by simple random sampling. The data collected were obtained by adapting a 20-item questionnaire from the study of di Kumari, L. et al. The responses are measured quantitatively by a 3-point Likert scale including the options increased, grossly similar, and increased. All analyses and computations were conducted using Statistical Software (SPSS ver.23). The final results were then tabulated in Google Docs. The frequency and distribution of the categorical variables relating to the 20-item questionnaire were recorded as part of descriptive statistics. The data showed that third-year Medical students of FEU-NRMF had changes in their nutritional, physical and mental attributes, especially in their probability of skipping meals, the habit of snacking, the portion of meals, intake of junk food and beverages, consumption of sweets and unhealthy foods, food supplements, learning healthy eating tips, sleeping hours, household chores, screen time, exercise and anxiety and stress level. However, other attributes such as intake of fruits and vegetables, intake of immune-boosting food, support from the family and quality of sleep did not change. The study revealed notable perceived changes in the lifestyle and dietary behavior of the Third year Medical students of FEU-NRMF associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
lifestyle
dietary behavior
COVID-19 pandemic
M CFM 2022 0016
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: The medical students and their dietary behavior in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic increasingly highlight the societal significance of the medical profession and the concomitant need to replenish its competent pool. This study aims to determine the perception of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle-related behavior among Third-year FEU-NRMF Medical students in terms of diet, physical activity, stress and anxiety. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 151 Third Year Medical students of Far Eastern University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation by simple random sampling. The data collected were obtained by adapting a 20-item questionnaire from the study of di Kumari, L. et al. The responses are measured quantitatively by a 3-point Likert scale including the options increased, grossly similar, and increased. All analyses and computations were conducted using Statistical Software (SPSS ver.23). The final results were then tabulated in Google Docs. The frequency and distribution of the categorical variables relating to the 20-item questionnaire were recorded as part of descriptive statistics. The data showed that third-year Medical students of FEU-NRMF had changes in their nutritional, physical and mental attributes, especially in their probability of skipping meals, the habit of snacking, the portion of meals, intake of junk food and beverages, consumption of sweets and unhealthy foods, food supplements, learning healthy eating tips, sleeping hours, household chores, screen time, exercise and anxiety and stress level. However, other attributes such as intake of fruits and vegetables, intake of immune-boosting food, support from the family and quality of sleep did not change. The study revealed notable perceived changes in the lifestyle and dietary behavior of the Third year Medical students of FEU-NRMF associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
lifestyle
dietary behavior
COVID-19 pandemic
M CFM 2022 0016
