Journal of the Oman Medical Association
Evaluation of the Prevalence, Perception, and Factors Associated with Obesity Among Pharmacy Students
By Shima Sarahan Al Rashdi, Noor Ali Abduljabar Al-Matooq, Fatma Radhi Al Zari and 2 others.
Abstract
Background
Obesity is a growing public health concern among university students and is influenced by lifestyle and behavioral factors. This study assessed the prevalence of being overweight and obesity and their associated lifestyle factors among pharmacy students.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate pharmacy students at the College of Pharmacy, National University of Sciences and Technology, Muscat, Oman. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, dietary habits, physical activity, sleep, stress-related behaviors, and obesity perceptions. BMI was calculated from measured height and weight. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were performed using SPSS (p < 0.05).
