Health risk behaviors among medical and nursing students of Lumbini Medical College, Nepal: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Healthcare students are expected to lead healthy lives yet they may engage in health risk behaviors (HRBs) like physical inactivity, poor diet, and substance use. These behaviors can have negative consequences for both the individual's health and well-being, as well as their ability to perform their future roles as healthcare providers. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of HRBs and associated factors among medical and nursing students at Lumbini Medical College, Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 412 undergraduate healthcare students using a self-administered questionnaire. HRBs across various domains were assessed. Validated scales screened for anxiety and depression. Regression analyses determined associations between men

SUBMITTER: Nepal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11483537 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature