Risk Behaviors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in Medical Students

10.15343/0104-7809.202145299307

Authors

  • Mirna Rossi Barbosa-Medeiros Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros/MG, Brasil.
  • Mariana Oliveira Silva Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros/MG, Brasil.
  • Katyane Benquerer Oliveira de Assis Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros/MG, Brasil.
  • Luiza Augusta Rosa Rossi-Barbosa Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros/MG, Brasil.
  • Antonio Prates Caldeira Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros/MG, Brasil.

Keywords:

Medical Students. Lifestyle. Risk Factors. Chronic Disease.

Abstract

University students have adopted an unhealthy lifestyle, implementing behaviors that can contribute to the development of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs). Few studies assess the coexistence of CNCD risk behaviors among medical students. This study aimed to evaluate the clustering of CNCD risk behaviors among medical students and to verify the associated factors. This is a cross-sectional study, carried out with students from the 3rd and 9th semesters of three medical schools in the north of Minas Gerais. By using previously validated instruments, the risk behaviors evaluated were inadequate diet, alcohol abuse, smoking, and physical inactivity. Data collection was carried out in educational institutions using previously validated instruments. Associated factors were identified through multiple binary logistic regression analysis. 209 students participated in the study. The prevalence of clustering of three or more CNCD risk behaviors was 22.0%. The multiple analysis, controlled by sex and age group, revealed that the clustering of risk behaviors was associated with the presence of depressive symptoms (OR=2.22; 95%CI=1.09-4.54) and excessive daytime sleepiness (OR =2.15; 95%CI=1.07-4.30). The results highlight a high frequency of clustering of CNCD risk behaviors in the studied group and highlight the need for greater surveillance of routine and mental health aspects of medical students.

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Published

2021-07-22

How to Cite

Rossi Barbosa-Medeiros, M., Oliveira Silva, M., Benquerer Oliveira de Assis, K., Rosa Rossi-Barbosa, L. A., & Prates Caldeira, A. (2021). Risk Behaviors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases in Medical Students: 10.15343/0104-7809.202145299307. O Mundo Da Saúde, 45, 299–307. Retrieved from https://revistamundodasaude.emnuvens.com.br/mundodasaude/article/view/1119