Effects of physical activity on body mass index among medical students from east coast Peninsular Malaysian Public University Rao U.S. Mahadeva1, Zin Thant1,*, Suganya M2, Pandian Suganthi1, Sangara Sri Nithya Siva1, Mogan Sharmilah M.1, Rajah Suntharesan Siva1, Khan Maizun Binti Mohamad Ali3 1Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 20400, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia 2Post Graduate Student, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, People’s College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India 3Senior Medical Officer in Family Medicine, Klinik Kesihatan, Jalan Angsana, PulauPinang, Malaysia *Corresponding Author E-mail: thant@unisza.edu.myvictortz51@gmail.com
Online Published on 10 October, 2023. Abstract Background A wide-ranging scrutiny and impost of the precincts and variability of the physical activities on body mass index (BMI) relationship are crucial whether we are to comprehend how to best exploit and explore sports programming and participation for improved health. Aim We are aiming to observe and understand the medical students’ BMI by doing physical activities. Besides, we will identify the obstacles and challenges faced by the students to balance their time after physical activities. Methods Accordingly, screened the socio-demographic status; assessed involvement of medical students in physical activities; determined BMI among medical students and finally, correlated the physical activities with BMI. The study design used for this research is a cross-sectional study. Results Results obtained include socio-demographic characteristics, sports participation and BMI category among medical students with physical activities. Conclusion In general, our research revealed that only 35% of the MBBS students from UniSZA are doing physical activities. Students who are overweight and obese does not involve in any kind of physical activity but students who are having normal BMI involve themselves actively in physical activities. It shows that there is a relationship between physical activities and BMI. Top Keywords Health, Socio-demographic, Body mass index, Physical activity, Over weight. Top |