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المؤلفAl-nakeeb, Yahya
المؤلفTrad, Wafa
المؤلفAl-maadeed, Asma
المؤلفAl-qahtani, Alanod
المؤلفAl-shammari, Dalal
المؤلفEisss, Loula
المؤلفAl-ghanim, Hassan
المؤلفAli, Mustafa
المؤلفMansour, Mohamad
المؤلفAl-emadi, Ahmad
المؤلفNasser, Ramzi
تاريخ الإتاحة2022-04-21T10:27:15Z
تاريخ النشر2016
اسم المنشورQatar Foundation Annual Research Conference Proceedings
المصدرqscience
الرقم المعياري الدولي للكتاب2226-9649
معرّف المصادر الموحدhttps://doi.org/10.5339/qfarc.2014.HBPP0522
معرّف المصادر الموحدhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/30187
الملخصBackground & Objectives The state of Qatar has witnessed significant lifestyle changes due to rapid urbanization, the introduction of labour-saving devices and the availability of high-caloric density food. This has impacted on the daily lifestyle and health habits of young adults leading to significant increases in non-communicable diseases (WHO, 2014). This study explored the risk factors associated with such diseases amongst young adults in Qatar. Methods A representative sample of 732 males and females (aged 18-25 years) from Qatar University took part in this cross-sectional, mixed-method design study. Physical Activity (PA) and dietary habits were assessed using a validated questionnaire. Total energy expenditure per week was calculated based on the metabolic equivalent values of each activity reported by the participant (Al-Nakeeb et al., 2012). Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated according to the International Obesity Task Force criteria and using the age and gender-specific BMI classification established by Cole et al. (2000). Results The percentage of overweight/obesity in males and females was 39.5% and 38.5% respectively. It was evident that there was a significant increase in the percentage of students classified as overweight/obese from year 1 to year 4. Meanwhile, there was a decline in the level of PA and an increase in sedentary time during that period. Whilst health was reported to be the main reason for participation in PA/sport, lack of available time was singled out as the main barrier to engagement in an active lifestyle. Ironically, students reported more than 4 hours of TV/DVD viewing and internet use per day. Conclusions The adoption of healthier lifestyles amongst the Qatari population, including an increase in PA and a reduction in overweight/obesity are major objectives cited in Qatar Vision (2030). This study has revealed a high prevalence of overweight/obesity amongst male and female university students with regressive trends in their lifestyle and health habits. The findings reveal a worrying picture of young people's lifestyle that ought to be a cause for concern for policy makers and health professionals. Undoubtedly, there is an urgent need to seriously consider putting in place intervention strategies concerning behaviour modification and the built environment in order to reverse these trends. Such strategies could have major implications on the health and well-being of young people at this critical age developmentally and on the future welfare of the wider community in the long run.
اللغةen
الناشرHamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
الموضوعClustering
Risk factors
Young adults
Diet
physical activity
Body mass index
العنوانRISK FACTORS, LIFESTYLE AND HEALTH HABITS OF YOUNG ADULTS IN QATAR
النوعConference Paper
رقم العدد1
رقم المجلد2016
dc.accessType Open Access


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