Publications by authors named "Marianne Schwellnus"
Poor Health Behaviour in Medical Students at a South African University: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how personal health behaviors of medical students in South Africa relate to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), focusing on their prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle habits across different academic years.
- A total of 532 students participated in an online survey about their physical activity, diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, and sleep habits.
- The findings revealed a high prevalence of poor sleep quality (66%), low physical activity (55.8%), and low-to-moderate diet quality (54.5%), with no significant changes in these behaviors as academic progress was made, highlighting the need for better health education and intervention programs in medical training.