Background: Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for death worldwide. It is a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. Physical activity has significant health benefits and contributes to prevent NCDs. Globally, one in four adults are not active enough. More than 80% of the world’s adolescent population is insufficiently physically active.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the practice of physical activity among the medical interns, as they are the future doctors.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 medical interns. A pre-tested and semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 25.0. The results are expressed as percentages and proportions.
Results: In our study, majority of the interns 77 (64.2%) had normal body mass index. Majority were aged 24 years 51 (42.5%), and 33 (27.5%) were aged 23 years. The mean age was 24.35. In exercise physical activity, 84 (70.0%) was for walking which was the highest, followed with gymming 15 (12.5%) and playing cricket 15 (12.5%). The practice of non-exercise physical activity is more in female than male interns, whereas the exercise physical activity is more in males comparing to female interns.
Conclusion: Physical inactivity is an urgent public health priority, so long-term follow-up is needed to identify the factors promoting for the practice of physical activity among medical interns.
Key words: Physical Activity; Medical Interns; Healthy Lifestyles
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