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Behm L, Brånhage M, Jönsson S, Rask M. Balancing barriers and strategies - Nurses' experiences of conducting lifestyle counseling. Public Health Nurs 2024. [PMID: 39248020 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Over 70% of the disease burden in Europe is the result of chronic diseases caused by lifestyle. Lifestyle counseling can improve lifestyle habits and thereby health. However, according to research, there are several barriers to healthcare personnel carrying out counseling. The aim of this study was to explore nurses' experiences of conducting lifestyle counseling. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in southern Sweden between August 2021 and December 2021. SAMPLE Eleven nurses were recruited from both inpatient and outpatient care in northeastern Sweden through a combination of purposive and snowball sampling. MEASUREMENTS Individual semistructured interviews were performed digitally using an interview guide. The interviews were analyzed via qualitative content analysis. RESULTS The nurses experienced several challenges in performing lifestyle counseling. However, knowledge gaps, sensitive topics, organizational dynamics, and time constraints were balanced using strategies. The theme of their responses can be explained by the following categories: "Collaboration with patients is key," "From self-interest to teamwork," and "The organization can assist or hinder." CONCLUSIONS Lifestyle counseling needs to be prioritized within healthcare. Nurses need tools and knowledge to be able to feel comfortable with the task. All healthcare organizations need to work with lifestyle counseling in a structured way according to national guidelines.
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- Lina Behm
- The Research Environment PRO-CARE, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Integrated Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- The Research Environment PRO-CARE, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Integrated Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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Alqatifi WH, Alquwaidhi AJ, AlGadeeb RB. Prevalence of Lifestyle Factors Among Primary Care Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2024; 16:e67900. [PMID: 39328674 PMCID: PMC11425409 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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Introduction The importance of a healthy lifestyle has grown in significance on a global scale, as it offers a vital means of preventing and managing a range of related illnesses. Consequently, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is of paramount importance for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. The lifestyle behaviors of healthcare workers exert a significant influence on their attitudes and counseling methods, as they play a pivotal role in the promotion of health and the dissemination of lifestyle education to patients and the general population. Objective The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of lifestyle factors among primary care physicians in Al-Ahsa Governorate, including smoking, body mass index, nutrition, physical activity, and caffeine consumption. Methods The study was conducted between December 2023 and February 2024. A total of 233 primary care physicians in Al-Ahsa were selected through a probability multistage clustering sampling method. Data were collected via the distribution of a self-administered questionnaire to the primary care physicians and were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results A greater proportion of primary care physicians exhibited multiple unhealthy lifestyle factors (166/233, 71.2%). The most prevalent lifestyle factor was low physical activity (169/233, 73%), followed by poor nutrition (121/233, 52%), obesity (120/233, 51.51%), smoking (37/233, 15.88%), and caffeine consumption (22/233, 9%). The majority of primary care physicians with optimal health status are employed in primary healthcare (PHC) facilities situated in the eastern region followed by the southern region in Al-Ahsa Governorate. Conclusion The study findings revealed a prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle factors among the majority of primary care physicians in the Al-Ahsa Governorate. The most prevalent unhealthy lifestyle factor among the participants was low physical activity.
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- Wejdan H Alqatifi
- Preventive Medicine Department, Al-Ahsa Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Al-Ahsa, SAU
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- Preventive Medicine Department, Al-Ahsa Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Al-Ahsa, SAU
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Alolayan AG, Alsubhi S. Physical Activity Assessment of Physicians in Primary Healthcare Centers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2024; 16:e67659. [PMID: 39314599 PMCID: PMC11418318 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is a significant global health concern and a major contributor to numerous non-communicable diseases. A focus on physical activity in healthcare services, particularly among healthcare professionals, is crucial. OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore physical activity levels and influencing factors among physicians in Primary Healthcare Centers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted involving physicians from Primary Healthcare Centers in Makkah. An online questionnaire was used to collect data, which included demographic factors and the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ). Data were analyzed using the SPSS, version 29.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). RESULTS Of the 194 physicians included in the study, 25.3% were found to be inactive, 24.1% moderately inactive, 25.3% moderately active, and 25.3% active. There was no significant association between the Physical Activity Index and age, gender, nationality, income, having children, or job classification. However, marital status, Body Mass Index (BMI), smoking status, and the presence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and depression were significantly associated with the Physical Activity Index (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The study provides valuable insights into the physical activity levels among physicians in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The findings suggest the need for strategies to increase physical activity among physicians, particularly those who are single, overweight or obese, smokers, and those with certain health conditions.
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Disaster Managment and Crowd Health Care, Ministry of Health, Saudi Board of Preventive Medicine, Makkah, SAU
- Public Health, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU
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Stojanović A, Fris DAH, Solms L, van Hooft EAJ, De Hoog M, de Pagter APJ. Lifelong development in medicine: a thematic analysis of coaching goals throughout medical careers. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e081139. [PMID: 38772887 PMCID: PMC11110559 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Healthcare grapples with staff shortages and rising burnout rates for medical students, residents and specialists. To prioritise both their well-being and the delivery of high-quality patient care, it becomes imperative to deepen our understanding of physicians' developmental aims and needs. Our first aim is, therefore, to gain comprehensive insights into the specific developmental aims physicians prioritise by examining the coaching goals they set at the beginning of coaching. Since physicians face distinct roles as they advance in their careers, our second aim is to highlight similarities and differences in developmental aims and needs among individuals at various medical career stages. DESIGN We conducted a qualitative analysis of 2571 coaching goals. We performed an inductive thematic analysis to code one-half of coaching goals and a codebook thematic analysis for the other half. Our interpretation of the findings was grounded in a critical realist approach. SETTING Sixteen hospitals in the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS A total of 341 medical clerkship students, 336 medical residents, 122 early-career specialists, 82 mid-career specialists and 57 late-career specialists provided their coaching goals at the start of coaching. RESULTS The findings revealed that coachees commonly set goals about their career and future, current job and tasks, interpersonal work relations, self-insight and development, health and well-being, nonwork aspects and the coaching process. Furthermore, the findings illustrate how the diversity of coaching goals increases as physicians advance in their careers. CONCLUSIONS Our findings underscore the significance of recognising distinct challenges at various career stages and the necessity for tailoring holistic support for physicians. This insight holds great relevance for healthcare organisations, enabling them to better align system interventions with physicians' needs and enhance support. Moreover, our classification of coaching goals serves as a valuable foundation for future research, facilitating a deeper exploration of how these goals influence coaching outcomes.
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- Ana Stojanović
- Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatal & Pediatric Intensive Care/Division of Pediatric Intensive Care, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Quality and Patient Safety, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Quality and Patient Safety, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Znyk M, Kaleta D. Healthy lifestyle counseling, and barriers perceived by general practitioners in Poland. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1256505. [PMID: 37829088 PMCID: PMC10565007 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1256505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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Introduction The aim of the study was to determine the influence of the personal factors, such as body mass index (BMI), of general practitioners (GPs), and their counseling on weight management, healthy lifestyle, and their perceived barriers. Materials and methods The cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2020 to December 2021 among 161 GPs in the city of Lodz. Results Only 3.7% of physicians always advised their patients on diet and physical activity (p < 0.05). Most of the GPs (54%) provide counseling occasionally. GPs gave general advice more often to patients with chronic diseases than to patients who did not. The study showed that the chance of providing advice on eating habits or physical activity was significantly higher for the GPs who practiced physical activity (OR = 2.64; 95%Cl: 1.01-6.91, p < 0.05) and measured patient weight, height, and BMI (OR = 4.86; 95%Cl: 1.86-12.67, p < 0.001). GPs who were overweight (OR = 3.55; 95%Cl: 1.49-8.41, p < 0.01) and measured patient weight, height, and BMI (OR = 3.61; 95%Cl: 1.58-8.25, p < 0.01) were more likely to advise on nutrition or physical activity to "healthy" patients. Doctors who measured patient weight, height, and BMI advised patients with chronic diseases (OR = 6.45; 95%Cl: 2.54-16.34, p < 0.001). Over 40% of GPs believe that they are not effective in counseling. Lack of time turned out to be the main barrier to counseling for 73.3% of GPs, which was associated with heavy workload (>100 visits per week). Conclusion As many GPs doubt their effectiveness, it is recommended that GPs attend more training activities regarding counseling. In addition, organizational changes are needed to reduce patient numbers, and financial incentives are needed to improve counseling and patient measurement.
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- Małgorzata Znyk
- Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Gómez-Ruiz L, Martínez-Nova A, Simón-Pérez E, Morán-Cortés JF. Degree of Knowledge and Commitment of the Spanish Podiatry Community to Green Podiatry: A Preliminary Report. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6761. [PMID: 37754620 PMCID: PMC10530967 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20186761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Climate change is real and we are witnessing its consequences, such as rising temperatures, water scarcity, and sea-level rise, among other significant impacts. As healthcare professionals, podiatrists should be concerned about climate change; however, they still contribute to the damage caused. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness among podiatrists regarding this issue and determine their attitudes toward the climate change process. The study involved conducting a survey comprising a series of questions, including personal information, Likert-scale questions, and short questions to evaluate attitudes toward environmental sustainability in their workplace and how they contribute to the climate change process. The questions addressed their commuting habits to determine sustainability, the number of hours of physical exercise per week, and their clinical attitudes, such as prescribing unnecessary treatments or emphasizing sports as the primary treatment. The results revealed that nearly 89% of the respondents were unaware of ecological podiatry or shoe recycling. Regarding clinical attitudes, 31.1% of the respondents stated that they prescribe sports as the primary treatment for all their patients, while 37.9% do so in most cases. They also tend to avoid prescribing unnecessary treatments, with 44.9% stating that they never prescribe them unless absolutely necessary. In conclusion, based on this survey, Spanish podiatrists do not undertake favorable actions for climate change and lack knowledge of the concept of "ecological podiatry". To improve the situation, efforts should focus on waste reduction, eliminating unnecessary treatments, and promoting and practicing ecological podiatry.
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- Lara Gómez-Ruiz
- Nursing Department, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda, Virgen del Puerto, 2, 10600 Plasencia Cáceres, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Universidad de Extremadura, Avda, Virgen del Puerto, 2, 10600 Plasencia Cáceres, Spain
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Chen M, Xu X, Liu Y, Yao Y, Zhang P, Liu J, Zhang Q, Li R, Li H, Liu Y, Chen W. Association of eating habits with health perception and diseases among Chinese physicians: a cross-sectional study. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1226672. [PMID: 37637951 PMCID: PMC10452877 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1226672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background Some eating habits may be related to the development of gastrointestinal diseases, obesity, and related metabolic dysfunctions. Because of long working hours, and shift schedules, physicians are more likely to form such eating habits and have a high risk of developing these diseases. Objectives We aimed to investigate the association between physicians' eating habits and their health perception and diseases. Methods Between 24 June and 5 August 2020, we performed convenience sampling of in-service physicians in hospitals in mainland China. A questionnaire was administered to collect data pertaining to basic sociodemographic characteristics, eating habits, health-related information such as body mass index classification, and prevalence of common diseases. The associations among eating habits and perceived suboptimal health status, micronutrient deficiency-related diseases, obesity, and related metabolic diseases were analysed. Results The prevalence of unhealthy eating habits was high: more eating out-of-home (53.4% in hospital canteens, 23.0% in restaurants and takeaways), fewer meals at home, irregular meals (30.5%), and eating too fast (the duration <10 min, 34.6%). Among those with the above eating habits, the prevalence rates of sub-optimal health and disease were higher than among those without the above eating habits. Conclusion Eating habits such as frequent eating out-of-home, irregular meals, and eating too fast were common among physicians, and were significantly related to perceived sub-optimal health status and disease occurrence.
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- Moxi Chen
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- The First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital of China, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Nutrition, National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, CMU, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Alamri AS, Al-Otaibi FS, Alzahrani AO, Alharthi AS, Alfaran RM, Alzahrani AS. Lifestyle Assessment of Primary Healthcare Physicians in Taif, Saudi Arabia in the Year 2022. Cureus 2023; 15:e37323. [PMID: 37182051 PMCID: PMC10167881 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to evaluate primary healthcare physicians' lifestyles to promote their well-being and improve care quality for the general population. Methods This cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted on primary healthcare physicians in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), using self-administered questionnaires. Results We included 206 participants aged 26-66. Most participants were 35 years old or younger (67%), male (62.1%), and residents (52.4%). Of all participants, 49.5% held a Bachelor's degree, 40.8% had completed their board certificate or Ph.D., and 69.9% had at least 10 years of experience. Of all participants, 16.5% and less than 9% reported having hypercholesterolemia and other comorbidities, respectively. More than 50% were physically inactive, 26.2% were moderately inactive, and 17.4% were moderately active or active individuals. Physical activity was significantly associated with job titles (p < 0.018). The qualification was associated with dietary score (p = 0.034), and 42.7% of participants were in need of diet change. About a quarter (25.2%) were smokers, and 92.3% of them smoked daily. Male participants were associated with a greater likelihood of smoking (p < 0.001). Overall, 41.7% were overweight, and 25.7% were obese. Increased BMI was associated with older age and male gender (p < 0.001 and p < 0.002, respectively), as well as the title of the physician and years of experience (p < 0.001 and p < 0.002, respectively). Conclusion Participants' unhealthy lifestyles indicate the need to establish measures to promote healthy lifestyles among physicians.
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- Abdullah S Alamri
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Prince Mansour Military Hospital, Taif, SAU
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- Department of Family Medicine, Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, SAU
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- Department of Family Medicine, Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, SAU
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- Department of Family Medicine, Prince Mansour Military Hospital, Taif, SAU
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Prince Mansour Military Hospital, Taif, SAU
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Lin Y, Huang Y, Xi X. Association between lifestyle behaviors and health-related quality of life among primary health care physicians in China: A cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1131031. [PMID: 36969630 PMCID: PMC10030863 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1131031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BackgroundPrimary health care (PHC) serves as the gatekeeper of health system and PHC physicians take on significant obligations to provide health care services in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). PHC physicians' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) can have a strong impact on patients, physicians and the health care system. Lifestyle interventions are found to be effective to improve HRQoL. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between lifestyle behaviors and HRQoL among PHC physicians, so that lifestyle intervention can be tailored by policy makers for health promotion.MethodsA survey covering 31 provinces and administrative regions in China was conducted in 2020 using a stratified sampling strategy. Data on sociodemographic characteristics lifestyle behaviors and HRQoL were collected by a self-administered questionnaire. HRQoL was measured through EuroQol-five dimension-five level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument. A Tobit regression model was performed to evaluate the association between sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors and HRQoL.ResultsAmong 894 PHC physicians who completed the survey, Anxiety/Depression (AD) was the dimension with the most problems reported (18.1%). Regular daily routine (β = 0.025, 95%CI 0.004 to 0.045) and good sleep quality (β = 0.049, 95% CI = 0.029 to 0.069) were protective factors for HRQoL, while smoking (β = −0.027, 95% CI = −0.079 to −0.003) and frequency of eating breakfast (β = −0.041, 95%CI = −0.079 to −0.003) were negatively associated with HRQoL. Physical activity and alcohol drinking were not significantly associated with HRQoL.ConclusionThese findings suggest that tailored interventions on daily routine, improving sleep quality, and tobacco control among PHC physicians may be effective strategies to improve their HRQoL.
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Alyafei M, Alchawa M, Farooq A, Selim N, Bougmiza I. Physical Activity among Primary Health Care Physicians and Its Impact on Counseling Practices. Biomed Hub 2023; 8:31-41. [PMID: 37128552 PMCID: PMC10147957 DOI: 10.1159/000530085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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Introduction Physical inactivity has been linked to various noncommunicable diseases and their related health problems. As primary health care physicians (PHCPs) play a crucial role in promoting health and preventing disease, this study aims to determine the extent of physical inactivity among PHCPs and its impact on their counseling practices. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted across all primary health care centers in Qatar, targeting 511 physicians. A modified self-administered WHO stepwise tool was used to measure physical activity (PA) with another questionnaire to assess the counseling practices among PHCPs. Results Out of 511 physicians, 306 (59.9%) responded to the survey. The majority of the participants were male (58.1%) with an average age of 45.8 ± 7.9 years. The majority of PHCPs were from the UK (44.3%), while only 4.1% were Qatari. Family physician consultants made up 51% of the respondents, while 30.2% were general practitioners, and the average years of experience were 14 ± 8.3 years. Only 39.5% of the respondents met the WHO PA recommendations. 50.5% of the physicians were overweight, and 23.1% were obese. The median percentage of patients counseled about PA was only 60 [IQR: 40-80]%, and there was no link found between a physician's PA level and the percentage of patients they counseled on the subject. Conclusion Physicians reported a high prevalence of physical inactivity. Furthermore, the practice of counseling the public on PA was low. Interventions are needed inside and outside the workplace to improve the PA among PHCPs and their counseling practices.
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- Mohammed Alyafei
- Community Medicine Residency Program, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Community Medicine Residency Program, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha, Qatar
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- Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Doha, Qatar
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- Community Medicine Residency Program, Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Doha, Qatar
- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Community Medicine Residency Program, Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), Doha, Qatar
- Faculty of Medicine, Sousse University, Sousse, Tunisia
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Silva CS, Mendes R, Godinho C, Monteiro-Pereira A, Pimenta-Ribeiro J, Martins HS, Brito J, Themudo-Barata JL, Fontes-Ribeiro C, Teixeira PJ, Freitas G, Silva MN. Predictors of physical activity promotion in clinical practice: a cross-sectional study among medical doctors. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:624. [PMID: 35978358 PMCID: PMC9386999 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03686-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity is a major determinant of physical and mental health. International recommendations identify health professionals as pivotal agents to tackle physical inactivity. This study sought to characterize medical doctors' clinical practices concerning the promotion of patients' physical activity, while also exploring potential predictors of the frequency and content of these practices, including doctors' physical activity level and sedentary behaviours. METHODS A cross-sectional study assessed physical activity promotion in clinical practice with a self-report questionnaire delivered through the national medical prescription software (naturalistic survey). Physical activity and sedentary behaviours were estimated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form). Indicators of medical doctors' attitudes, knowledge, confidence, barriers, and previous training concerning physical activity promotion targeting their patients were also assessed. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of physical activity promotion frequency by medical doctors, including sociodemographic, attitudes and knowledge-related variables, and physical activity behaviours as independent variables. RESULTS A total of 961 medical doctors working in the Portuguese National Health System participated (59% women, mean age 44 ± 13 years) in the study. The majority of the participants (84.6%) reported to frequently promote patients' physical activity. Five predictors of physical activity promotion frequency emerged from the multiple regression analysis, explaining 17.4% of the dependent variable (p < 0.001): working in primary healthcare settings (p = 0.037), having a medical specialty (p = 0.030), attributing a high degree of relevance to patients' physical activity promotion in healthcare settings (p < 0.001), being approached by patients to address physical activity (p < 0.001), and having higher levels of physical activity (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The sample of medical doctors approached reported a high level of engagement with physical activity promotion. Physical activity promotion frequency seems to be influenced by the clinical practice setting, medical career position and specialty, attitudes towards physical activity, and perception of patients´ interest on the topic, as well as medical doctors' own physical activity levels.
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- Catarina Santos Silva
- CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Programa Nacional para a Promoção da Atividade Física, Direção-Geral da Saúde, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Programa Nacional para a Promoção da Atividade Física, Direção-Geral da Saúde, Lisbon, Portugal
- EPIUnit – Instituto de Saúde Pública, ITR, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Portugal Football School, Portuguese Football Federation, Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
- ACES Douro I - Marão e Douro Norte, Administração Regional de Saúde do Norte, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Programa Nacional para a Promoção da Atividade Física, Direção-Geral da Saúde, Lisbon, Portugal
- Católica Research Centre for Psychological, Family and Social Wellbeing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Portugal Football School, Portuguese Football Federation, Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
- CIDESD, University Institute of Maia, Maia, Portugal
- ACES Loures-Odivelas, Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Lisbon, Portugal
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- ACES Douro I - Marão e Douro Norte, Administração Regional de Saúde do Norte, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Portugal Football School, Portuguese Football Federation, Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
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- Serviço de Nutrição e Atividade Física do Centro Hospitalar Universitário da Cova da Beira, Covilhã, Portugal
- Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Instituto de Farmacologia e Terapêutica Experimental, Subunidade 1, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CIPER, Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Programa Nacional para a Promoção da Atividade Física, Direção-Geral da Saúde, Lisbon, Portugal
- CIDEFES, Faculdade de Educação Física e Desporto, Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon, Portugal
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Mahler L, Sebo P, Favrod-Coune T, Moussa A, Cohidon C, Broers B. The prevalence of five lifestyle risk factors in primary care physicians: A cross-sectional study in Switzerland. Prev Med Rep 2022; 26:101740. [PMID: 35251911 PMCID: PMC8889261 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Liv Mahler
- Institute for Family Medicine and Paediatrics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Corresponding author at: Institute for Family Medicine and Paediatrics, University of Geneva, Rue Michel-Servet, 1, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Family Medicine and Paediatrics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Institute for Family Medicine and Paediatrics, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Family Medicine, Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisanté), University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Primary Care Division, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
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Garg R, Agrawal P, Singh AP, Agrawal M, Gupta P. Glimpse into the Lifestyle of Doctors. J Midlife Health 2022; 13:115-120. [PMID: 36276628 PMCID: PMC9583376 DOI: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_201_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Lifestyle disorders are on rise world over. Also, the role of doctors as leaders in propagating healthy lifestyles needs to get a reality check. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of lifestyle disorders, eating habits, nutrition patterns, and lifestyle of doctors by assessing health-related behaviours considering gender and other relevant demographic parameters. The objectives of the present study are to find out the relationship of lifestyle disorders among doctors and to study lifestyle disorders and related behaviour among male and female doctors and other subgroups. Materials and Methods Online survey was conducted using Googledoc in June to August 2021. Descriptive statistical analysis has been carried out in the present study. The student's t-test (two tailed, independent) has been used. Results About 50% rated a happiness quotient of 7 and 8. Surgeons had more diabetes and hypertension than physicians. Prevalence of hypertension was more in self-employed males versus males in job. About two-third participants scored ≥ 80% on healthy lifestyle score. Conclusion Our results call for a well-thought strategy to overcome the financial and technological hindrances to accurately identify health risk factors and plan corrective interventions. A healthy lifestyle both in terms of diet and exercise should be incorporated into the schedules of doctors.
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- Ruchika Garg
- Department of Obs and Gynecolgy, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Medicine, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Obs and Gynecolgy, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Mohita Agrawal, Department of Obs and Gynecolgy, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Surgery, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Siddiqui AS, Siddiqui Z, Khulsai R, Jawaid M. Lifestyle Habits and Wellbeing Among Physicians in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2021; 13:e14875. [PMID: 34104603 PMCID: PMC8179564 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Physicians' attitude towards a healthy lifestyle is important as it determines their extent of acceptance of these habits leading to overall well-being. Physicians with healthy lifestyle habits are more confident in advocating the same to their patients and their patients are keener in adopting lifestyle modifications. This study aimed to evaluate the lifestyle habits, wellbeing, and mental health of physicians in Pakistan. Methods A multi-center, cross-sectional survey was conducted with physicians across Pakistan from August to October 2020. A total of 1406 participants were gathered by the non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected physically from the participants. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire comprising socio-demographic information, lifestyle habits, mental well-being, and well-being, in general, was filled. Mental wellbeing was assessed using the Warwick Edinburg Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) comprising 14-positive items scored on a 1-5 point Likert scale where 1 corresponds to "none of the time" and 5 corresponds to "all of the time." The score ranges from a minimum of 14 to a maximum of 70 points. Higher scores are associated with higher levels of mental wellbeing. Data were stored and analyzed using IBM-SPSS v.23 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results In this survey, there were 1284 (91.3%) males and 122 (8.7%) females with a mean age of 44.09 ± 11.18 years. More than half (n=768; 53.0%) of the physicians reported their general health as "good," 1045 (73%) were satisfied with their work-life balance, 206 (14%) had seen a physician for their health in the last six months, and 358 (25%) never had a routine medical checkup. When WEMWBS was applied, participants ≤40 years scored significantly higher than the older age group (p<0.01). Male physicians also scored significantly higher on WEMWBS (52.35 ± 8.78) as compared to their female counterparts (p<0.01). WEMWBS scores also varied significantly across various levels of expertise - with consultants scoring the highest (52.67 ± 9.02) and others scoring the lowest (48.63 ± 8.58; p=0.02). Physicians practicing in the public hospitals only (53.05 ± 9.02), scored higher on WEMWBS as compared to those in the private hospitals (51.28 ± 8.12) as well as those practicing in private clinics only (49.57 ± 8.82; p<0.01). Physicians who perceived their health as excellent scored highest on WEMWBS (53.55 ± 9.31), than those who considered their health good (51.68 ± 8.40), poor (50.71 ± 9.27), or fair (48.70 ± 8.15; p<0.01). The correlation analysis showed a significant negative correlation of WEMWBS scores with health in general (2.5% variation) and age (0.92% variation; p<0.01). Conclusion Physicians in our study were mostly satisfied with their general health and work-life balance. Nevertheless, their mental health well-being was not satisfactory, as assessed by WEMWBS. There is a dire need for lifestyle modifications among the medical practitioners who may improve their mental and physical well-being subsequently allowing them to cater to their patients more effectively. It is recommended that physician-patient-specific interventions should be developed to target the health status and mental well-being of a physician and to encourage the physicians especially the fresh medical graduates and young doctors to indulge in healthy activities.
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Wilf-Miron R, Kagan I, Saban M. Health behaviors of medical students decline towards residency: how could we maintain and enhance these behaviors throughout their training. Isr J Health Policy Res 2021; 10:13. [PMID: 33866965 PMCID: PMC8054363 DOI: 10.1186/s13584-021-00447-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We examined health behaviors and perceptions among medical students and compared them with the results of a previous survey among residents and senior physicians. METHODS This cross-sectional study was performed among second-year medical students (2015-2018) and among physicians (2015) using an online questionnaire. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS Significantly more physicians perceived their health as bad, compared with students. Half of the residents, compared with one-third of senior physicians and one-fifth of students, reported high emotional stress. Residents reported the worst, and students - the best, eating habits. Logistic regression models demonstrated that lower emotional stress, healthy eating habits, adequate sleep, lower body mass index and not having a regular physician, explained good perceived health. Female gender, being a resident, bad perceived health, unhealthy eating habits, less sleep and not having a regular physician, were correlated with high emotional stress. CONCLUSIONS The healthy lifestyle of medical students declines towards residency. Given the workload and emotional stress of their chosen profession, it is advised that medical school curriculum provide students with measures to help them to adopt healthier lifestyles, allowing students and physicians to be better role models and the healthcare system to perform better.
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- Rachel Wilf-Miron
- The Gertner Institute for Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Nursing Department, School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Gertner Institute for Epidemiology and Health Policy Research, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
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Ghamri RA, Baamir NJ, Bamakhrama BS. Cardiovascular health and lifestyle habits of hospital staff in Jeddah: A cross-sectional survey. SAGE Open Med 2020; 8:2050312120973493. [PMID: 33282297 PMCID: PMC7682204 DOI: 10.1177/2050312120973493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cardiovascular disease was responsible for over 17.9 million deaths in 2016, accounting for 31% of deaths globally and 37% of deaths in Saudi Arabia. With a lifetime risk exceeding 60% for the general population, healthcare professionals are continuously monitoring the health of others but often do not find time to care for themselves. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors; medical conditions, such as, hypertension and diabetes mellitus; stress; and attitudes and barriers against healthy lifestyle choices among healthcare professionals at King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Methods A cross-sectional study based on a self-administered questionnaire was conducted among the staff at King Abdulaziz University Hospital over a period of 12 weeks. A validated questionnaire was adopted from a study that had previously been conducted in the United Kingdom. Results The study included 400 healthcare workers, of whom, 78% were clinical staff and 22% were non-clinical staff. Approximately, two-thirds of the clinical staff were aged ⩽25 years, whereas 43.2% of the non-clinical staff were aged 26-35 years. Most of the clinical staff (70.5%) were female, compared to 56.8% of the non-clinical staff. Significantly higher rates of hypertension and smoking were observed among the non-clinical staff than among the clinical staff. However, no other significant differences were observed in the prevalence of diseases between the groups. Overall, poor lifestyle, in terms of low compliance with the recommended dietary and physical activity guidelines, was observed in both groups. Conclusion The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among the clinical staff at King Abdulaziz University Hospital was not markedly different from that among the non-clinical staff, except the prevalence of hypertension and smoking, which was significantly higher among the non-clinical staff. Further studies that include staff from other institutions are recommended.
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- Ranya Alawy Ghamri
- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Family Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Purpose of Review
Rapid economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states over the last half-century has been associated with a rise in obesity and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In this review, we shed some light on the factors driving the obesity epidemic, promising interventions to overcome this public health crisis, and challenges precluding a successful public health impact.
Recent Findings
Overweight and obesity rates have nearly tripled in the GCC countries over the past four decades. Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been rising in parallel. Several sociodemographic, environmental, and behavioral factors have been correlated with sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet habits, and ultimately the rise in overweight and obesity rates. Numerous studies have documented factors unique to the population of the Arab Gulf states, but high-quality data is scarce. Despite the growing awareness of the extent of the problem, several barriers to weight loss and physical activity need to be addressed. A few interventions to combat obesity at different levels have been reported with some promising outcomes. Using the social-ecological model (SEM), we review recently published interventions and discuss some challenges to overcome in order to make progress in fighting the obesity epidemic in the GCC.
Summary
Obesity prevalence has been mounting worldwide, and the Arab Gulf states are no exception. This public health crisis is drawing the attention of policymakers and several stakeholders. However, a lot needs to be done to reduce the burden of obesity and improve cardiovascular risks in the Arab Gulf states.
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Tanner LTA, Cheung KL. Correlation between breast cancer and lifestyle within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A systematic review. World J Clin Oncol 2020; 11:217-242. [PMID: 32355643 PMCID: PMC7186238 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i4.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the six Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCCCs), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, breast cancer (BC) is the greatest cause of cancer incidence and mortality. Obesity and physical inactivity are established risk factors for BC globally and appear to be more of a problem in high income countries like the GCCCs.
AIM To determine whether obesity and physical inactivity are associated with BC incidence in the GCCCs using the United Kingdom as a comparator.
METHODS This systematic review was carried out according to PRISMA guidelines. A cancer registry and a statistical data search was done to identify the BC incidence over the past two decades and the prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity in the GCCCs. Additionally, a systematic search of the databases, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and PubMed between 1999 and 2019 was performed to determine whether obesity and physical inactivity are risk factors for BC in the GCCCs. All papers were critically appraised according to their research methods and were assessed for quality and risk of bias.
RESULTS BC was the top malignancy in each GCC country. Women tended to be diagnosed with BC at a younger age than women in the United Kingdom. The greatest 10-year increase in BC incidence was seen in Saudi Arabia (54.2%), approximately seven times the rate of increase seen in the United Kingdom (7.6%). The prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity was greater in all the GCCCs in comparison to the United Kingdom. A total of 155 full studies were reviewed of which 17 were included. Of those, eight looked at the prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity in the Gulf States and nine looked at these as risk factors for BC. Only one study found an association between BC and obesity (odds ratio = 2.29). No studies looked solely at the link between physical inactivity and BC.
CONCLUSION The prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity was high within the GCCCs, but the majority of the included studies found no positive correlation between obesity or physical inactivity and BC. A high proportion of women in this study were pre-menopausal which could contribute to the negative findings.
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- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Derby DE22 3DT, United Kingdom
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Wilf Miron R, Malatskey L, Rosen LJ. Health-related behaviours and perceptions among physicians: results from a cross-sectional study in Israel. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e031353. [PMID: 31542761 PMCID: PMC6756570 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Physicians' demanding work conditions may reduce the time and energy required for maintaining healthy lifestyles. This study examined health-related behaviours, perceived health status and emotional stress among physicians, and analysed the effects of personal and work characteristics on these endpoints. DESIGN A cross-sectional study using a digital questionnaire. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS All 25 590 physicians who were members of the Israeli Medical Association in 2015 were invited to participate by email. Of 14 694 who opened the e-mail, 4832 (32.9%) responded. OUTCOME MEASURES Survey topics included physical activity (PA), nutrition and eating habits, smoking, sleep, perceived health status and emotional stress, body mass index (BMI) and contact with a regular physician, as well as personal and work characteristics. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS Of the 4832 respondents, 21% reported poor or fair health status, 36% felt considerable emotional stress, 57% were overweight or obese (according to BMI≥25 kg/m2), 71% did not meet the recommended PA level, 79% did not meet a composite measure of healthy nutrition, 8% were current smokers, 25% slept 5 hours or less and 57% did not have a regular physician. Residents and hospital physicians reported significantly less healthy lifestyles, lower perceived health status and higher stress levels, compared with senior and community physicians. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that being female (OR=0.74, 95% CI=0.64 to 0.85), younger (0.69, 0.64 to 0.74), having poor nutrition (0.66, 0.55 to 0.78), not meeting PA targets (0.68, 0.57 to 0.82), inadequate sleep (0.54, 0.40 to 0.56) and perceived poor health status (0.48, 0.40 to 0.56) were significantly associated with high stress levels (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The unfavourable health behaviours reported among Israeli physicians may have negative effects on their health and well-being. An intervention program to help physicians to adopt a healthier lifestyle is urgently needed.
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- Rachel Wilf Miron
- Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Public Health Department, Health Sciences Faculty, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er-Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Balhareth A, Meertens R, Kremers S, Sleddens E. Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight-related behaviours, and interventions. Obes Rev 2019; 20:763-793. [PMID: 30653803 PMCID: PMC6850146 DOI: 10.1111/obr.12826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Obesity has increased to an epidemic level in the Gulf States. This systematic review is the first to explore the scientific evidence on correlates and interventions for overweight (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 25) or weight-related behaviours in the region. A systematic search of peer-reviewed articles was conducted using PubMed and PsycINFO. Ninety-one studies were eligible for this review including 84 correlate studies and seven intervention studies. Correlate studies of overweight focused on sociodemographic factors, physical activity, and dietary habits. Low physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and unhealthy dietary habits were associated with overweight. The most-reported sociodemographic correlates of overweight were increased age, being married, low education, urban residence, and unemployment. Correlate studies of physical activity and dietary behaviours mostly focused on sociodemographic variables. Being female and increased age (the latter less consistently) were associated with low physical activity. Interventions were very heterogeneous with respect to the target group, intensity, and behavioural strategies used. The effectiveness of interventions was difficult to evaluate because of the chosen study design or outcome measure, the small sample size, or high attrition rate. Few studies have investigated sociocognitive and environmental determinants of weight-related behaviours. Such information is crucial to developing health promotion initiatives that target those weight-related behaviours.
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- Abdulaziz Balhareth
- Department of Health Promotion, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in MetabolismMaastricht University Medical Center+MaastrichtThe Netherlands
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Public Health and Tropical MedicineJazan UniversityJazanSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Promotion, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in MetabolismMaastricht University Medical Center+MaastrichtThe Netherlands
- Department of Health Promotion, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research InstituteMaastricht University Medical Center+MaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in MetabolismMaastricht University Medical Center+MaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Department of Health Promotion, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in MetabolismMaastricht University Medical Center+MaastrichtThe Netherlands
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O’ Keeffe A, Hayes B, Prihodova L. "Do as we say, not as we do?" the lifestyle behaviours of hospital doctors working in Ireland: a national cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:179. [PMID: 30744600 PMCID: PMC6371571 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6451-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to assess the lifestyle behaviours of a national sample of hospital doctors working in Ireland. We also sought to compare the prevalence of these behaviours in doctors to the general Irish population. METHODS This was a national cross-sectional study of a randomised sample of hospital doctors working in Irish publicly funded hospitals and residential institutions. The final cohort consisted of 1749 doctors (response rate of 55%). All hospital specialties were represented except radiology. The following data were collected: sociodemographic data (age, sex), work grade (consultant, trainee) average hours worked over a two-week period, specialty and lifestyle behaviours (smoking, alcohol, physical activity). Lifestyle data for the general population was provided by the Healthy Ireland 2015 study. RESULTS Half of participants were men (50.5%). Just over half of the sample were consultants (54.3%), with 45.7% being trainees. 9.3% of doctors surveyed were smokers, 88.4% consumed alcohol and 24.5% were physically inactive. Trainees were more likely to smoke and be physically inactive when compared to consultants. Smoking rates amongst doctors were lower than the general population (9.3% -v- 23%). Doctors were more likely to consume alcohol than the general population (88.4% -v- 71.7%) but less likely to engage in binge drinking on a typical drinking occasion (12.8% -v- 39.5%). Doctors were more compliant than the general population with minimum exercise targets (75.5% -v- 70.5%), but less likely to engage in health enhancing physical activity (19.1% -v- 33%). CONCLUSIONS While the prevalence of health behaviours amongst hospital doctors in Ireland compares favourably to the general population, their alcohol consumption and engagement in health enhancing physical activity suggest room for improvement. Continued health promotion and education on the importance of personal health behaviours is essential.
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- Anthony O’ Keeffe
- Occupational Health Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Research Department, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Occupational Health Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Research Department, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Research Department, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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Lifestyle habits and well-being among primary health physicians in western Saudi Arabia. J Public Health (Oxf) 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-018-0929-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022] Open
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Kobyakova ОS, Kulikov ES, Deev IA, Almikeeva AA, Pimenov ID, Starovoytova EA. THE PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RISK FACTORS AMONG MEDICAL STAFF. КАРДИОВАСКУЛЯРНАЯ ТЕРАПИЯ И ПРОФИЛАКТИКА 2018. [DOI: 10.15829/1728-8800-2018-3-96-104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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In the review, the results provided of clinical and epidemiological trials confirming high prevalence of the risk factors of chronic noncommunicable diseases among medical workers, common comorbidity and hence adverse influence on the health. Analysis of literature data underscores the necessity of further long term populational studies of epidemiology, age range, relation to occupation positions, for the main risk factors. Organization of various preventive events is required, that obviously will impact not only health state and life quality, but furthermore, will increase medical care in general.
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Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:639. [PMID: 29776343 PMCID: PMC5960209 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5472-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Physical inactivity is associated with excess weight and adverse health outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social determinants in Arab countries, with special attention to gender and cultural context. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Popline, and SSCI for articles published between 2000 and 2016, assessing the prevalence of physical inactivity and its social determinants. We also included national survey reports on physical activity, and searched for analyses of the social context of physical activity. Results We found 172 articles meeting inclusion criteria. Standardized data are available from surveys by the World Health Organization for almost all countries, but journal articles show great variability in definitions, measurements and methodology. Prevalence of inactivity among adults and children/adolescents is high across countries, and is higher among women. Some determinants of physical inactivity in the region (age, gender, low education) are shared with other regions, but specific aspects of the cultural context of the region seem particularly discouraging of physical activity. We draw on social science studies to gain insights into why this is so. Conclusions Physical inactivity among Arab adults and children/adolescents is high. Studies using harmonized approaches, rigorous analytic techniques and a deeper examination of context are needed to design appropriate interventions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-018-5472-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Mahroon ZA, Borgan SM, Kamel C, Maddison W, Royston M, Donnellan C. Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Medical Students in Bahrain. ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY : THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY 2018; 42:31-40. [PMID: 28664462 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-017-0733-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Medical training can be a stressful experience and may negatively impact mental health for some students. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among medical students in one international medical university in the Kingdom of Bahrain and to determine associations between these symptoms, the students' characteristics, and their satisfaction with life. METHODS This is a cross sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire, distributed to 350 enrolled medical students. We used Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI) instruments to assess depressive and anxiety symptoms. The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) was used to measure global cognitive judgments of one's life satisfaction. Sociodemographic details including social background and academic information were also documented. RESULTS Forty percent (n = 124) of the participants had depressive symptoms, of which 18.9% (n = 58) met the criteria for mild, 13% (n = 40) for moderate, and 8.5% (n = 26) for severe depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms were associated with Arab ethnicity (χ 2 = 5.66, p = .017), female gender (χ 2 = 3.97, p = .046), relationship with peers (p < .001), year of study (χ 2 = 13.68, p = .008), and academic performance (p < 0.001). Anxiety symptoms were present in 51% (n = 158) of students. Anxiety symptoms were associated with female gender (χ 2 = 11.35, p < 0.001), year of study (χ 2 = 10.28, p = .036), and academic performance (χ 2 = 14.97, p = .002). CONCLUSION The prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among medical students was high. Medical universities in the Middle East may need to allocate more resources into monitoring and early detection of medical student distress. Medical education providers are encouraged to provide adequate pastoral and psychological support for medical students, including culturally appropriate self-care programs within the curriculum.
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- Zaid A Mahroon
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain.
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- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain
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Mittal TK, Cleghorn CL, Cade JE, Barr S, Grove T, Bassett P, Wood DA, Kotseva K. A cross-sectional survey of cardiovascular health and lifestyle habits of hospital staff in the UK: Do we look after ourselves? Eur J Prev Cardiol 2017; 25:543-550. [PMID: 29198137 PMCID: PMC5833024 DOI: 10.1177/2047487317746320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background A high prevalence of stress-related disorders is well known among healthcare professionals. We set out to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and compliance with national dietary and physical activity recommendations in NHS staff in the UK with comparison between clinical and non-clinical staff, and national surveys. Design A multi-centre cross-sectional study. Methods A web-based questionnaire was developed to include anonymised data on demographics, job role, cardiovascular risk factors and diseases, dietary habits, physical activity and barriers towards healthy lifestyle. This was distributed to staff in four NHS hospitals via emails. Results A total of 1158 staff completed the survey (response rate 13%) with equal distribution between the clinical and non-clinical groups. Most staff were aged 26–60 years and 79% were women. Half of the staff were either overweight or obese (51%) with no difference between the groups (P = 0.176), but there was a lower prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors compared to the general population. The survey revealed a low compliance (17%) with the recommended intake of five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables, and that of moderate or vigorous physical activity (56%), with no difference between the clinical and non-clinical staff (P = 0.6). However, more clinical staff were exceeding the alcohol recommendations (P = 0.02). Lack of fitness facilities and managerial support, coupled with long working hours, were the main reported barriers to a healthy lifestyle. Conclusions In this survey of UK NHS staff, half were found to be overweight or obese with a lower prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors compared to the general population. There was a low compliance with the five-a-day fruit and vegetables recommendation and physical activity guidelines, with no difference between the clinical and non-clinical staff.
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- Tarun K Mittal
- 1 Harefield Hospital, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- 3 Nutritional Epidemiology Group, University of Leeds, UK
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- 4 Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK
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- 4 Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK
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- 4 Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK
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- 4 Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK.,6 Department of Public Health, University of Ghent, Belgium
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Arciniegas Calle MC, Lobelo F, Jiménez MA, Páez DC, Cortés S, de Lima A, Duperly J. One-day workshop-based training improves physical activity prescription knowledge in Latin American physicians: a pre-test post-test study. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:1224. [PMID: 27919245 PMCID: PMC5139105 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3883-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The physical inactivity pandemic and related non-communicable diseases have made it imperative for medical doctors (MDs) to effectively provide lifestyle counseling as part of prevention and treatment plans for patients. A one-day certification workshop was designed to improve MDs PA prescription knowledge, as part of the Exercise is Medicine® (EIM®) global health initiative. The objective was to determine knowledge gain of MDs participating in a standardized, one-day PA prescription workshop performed throughout Latin America (LA). METHODS A 20-question multiple-choice test on PA topics, based on international guidelines, was completed before and after the workshop. Pre and post-test analyses, without a control group, were performed on 1044 MDs after the 8-h workshop that was delivered 41 times across 12 LA countries, from January 2014 to January 2015. Knowledge improvement was determined using the class-average normalized gain and individual relative gain. T-tests with 95% confidence interval levels were conducted to analyze differences between MD specialties. RESULTS Test scores improved on average from 67 to 82% after the workshop (p <0.001). The average total individual relative gain was 29% [CI: 26 to 32%]. Relative gain by country ranged from 9.3% [CI: 2 to 16%; Nicaragua] to 73% [CI: 47 to 98%; Dominican Republic]. The mean of the 41 workshops' class-average normalized gain was 46% [CI: 42 to 51%]. The largest groups of participants were general practitioners (GPs) (33%; n = 348), internal medicine (19%; n = 194), and family medicine (9%n = 92) specialists. Relative gain for GPs was not different than for all grouped primary care specialties (30% vs. 27%, p =0.48). The knowledge gain was higher for the workshop modules on screening/risk stratification and prescription (43% [CI: 39-48%] and 38% [CI: 34-42%], than for the module on PA benefits and risks (26% [CI: 23-28%]). CONCLUSION This one-day workshop had a positive impact on the knowledge gain of MD's on the topic of PA prescription. Although all groups of specialties increased knowledge, GPs and family medicine MDs benefited the most. This short course is an effective continuing education strategy for teaching PA assessment, counseling and prescription to MDs in Latin America, a topic rarely included in the training of MD's in the region and the world. Further follow-up is needed to ascertain impact on PA counseling practices.
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- Maria C. Arciniegas Calle
- Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1599 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA USA
- Exercise is Medicine® Global Research and Collaboration Center, Atlanta, GA USA
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
- Department of Economics, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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