Glimpse into the Lifestyle of Doctors.

Ruchika Garg, Prabhat Agrawal, Akhil Pratap Singh, Mohita Agrawal, Prashant Gupta
Author Information
  1. Ruchika Garg: Department of Obs and Gynecolgy, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  2. Prabhat Agrawal: Department of Medicine, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  3. Akhil Pratap Singh: Department of ENT, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  4. Mohita Agrawal: Department of Obs and Gynecolgy, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  5. Prashant Gupta: Department of Surgery, SN Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Abstract

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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