The Prevalence of Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyle in Physicians in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Afnan A. Al Awwad, Dr. Najla A. Al Dossary, Dr. Reham Z. Al Anzi, Dr. Tahani M. Asiri, Walid Al Harbi

Abstract: Healthy lifestyle behaviors reduce overall mortality from non-communicable disease. Physicians health also influences patients attitudes and motivation to adopt lifestyle changes. Between February 25 and April 5, 2017, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 311 physicians in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, using a validated, web-based questionnaire. The prevalence of comorbidities follows dyslipidemia (10.9 %), hypertension (9.3 %), hereditary blood disorders (8.4 %), diabetes (4.2 %). Thirty-three percent had normal BMI, 37 % were overweight, and 21.9 % were obese. About one-third reported 30 minutes exercise at least once during a regular week, and many reported poor nutritional habits. Also, 83.6 % never smoked cigarettes. The mean number of hours slept daily was 6.3. The mean perceived stress level was 6.6/10. About one-half reported not wearing seatbelts while in cars. Overall, Saudi physicians have good health but must improve their health-related behaviors, including exercise, diet, sleep, and traffic safety.

Keywords: physician health, comorbidity, smoking, obesity, exercise

How to Cite?: Dr. Afnan A. Al Awwad, Dr. Najla A. Al Dossary, Dr. Reham Z. Al Anzi, Dr. Tahani M. Asiri, Walid Al Harbi, "The Prevalence of Well-Being and Healthy Lifestyle in Physicians in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia", Volume 6 Issue 8, August 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 603-609, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20176041, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20176041