SURVEY ON KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL SELF-CARE AMONG FIFTH-YEAR GENERALMEDICINE STUDENTS IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2024 - 2025
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to describe the knowledge and practices related to physical self-care among fifth-year medical students during the academic year of 2024 - 2025. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 723 fifth-year medical students enrolled in the academic year 2024 - 2025 at the Thai Nguyen University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Results: The majority of participants were female, accounting for 64.6%. The proportion of students demonstrating adequate knowledge of physical self-care was 66.0%. Regarding sleep habits, 53.7% of students reported obtaining the recommended 7 - 9 hours of sleep per day, with an average sleep duration of 6.8 ± 1.5 hours. The proportions of students exhibiting good practices in physical activity, balanced nutrition, and other aspects of physical self-care were 7.2%, 8.7%, and 8.0%, respectively. Only 5.5% of students demonstrated overall good physical self-care practices. Conclusion: While 66.0% of students possessed adequate knowledge of physical self-care, the proportion practicing overall good physical self-care remained low at 5.5%. These findings highlight the necessity of implementing educational interventions to enhance medical students’ awareness and to promote environments that facilitate the practice of physical self-care.
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