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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Its Association With Lifestyle Practices as Predictors Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Dietary Patterns and Sociodemographic Determinants of Underweight and Excess Body Weight Among Nursing Students in Southern Thailand.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
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Introduction: Nursing students are future healthcare leaders who play a significant role in promoting community health. A deeper understanding of obesity and related lifestyle factors enables them to develop better awareness regarding the prevention and management of obesity among individuals. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and to assess the association with lifestyle practices among undergraduate nursing students. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at RAKCON University, from February to April 2024. Using convenience sampling, 187 undergraduate nursing students were recruited from a total population of 357. Data were collected using a semistructured questionnaire, including sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle practices. The researchers measured the height and weight of the students initially to calculate the Body Mass Index. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests or Fisher's exact tests to examine associations between variables. Multiple linear regression was used to explore the predictors. Results: More than half of the participants (54%) were aged 20 or younger; 67.9% were females. The majority (94.1%) were Arab. More than half (51.3%) had a normal BMI, while 15.5% were obese. There were statistically significant associations in weight change over the last 6 months (X2 = 8.69, Conclusion: Overweight and obesity were present among nursing students and associated with selected lifestyle practices, particularly fast-food and carbonated drinks/sweetened drinks, and exercise habits. Targeted health-promotion strategies and educational programs are needed to improve healthy lifestyle behaviors and reduce future obesity-related risks.
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