Balancing Acts: Impact of Medical Education on the Health and Lifestyle of Aspiring Physicians

NCT07206420 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 8974/NMU
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 306
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional study explored the impact of medical education on the health and lifestyle behaviors of undergraduate medical students at Nishtar Medical University, Multan. Medical training is known to be academically and emotionally demanding, which can significantly influence students' physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and mental well-being. Data were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire distributed to medical students across different years of study. The survey assessed lifestyle domains including diet, exercise, sleep patterns, stress, and coping mechanisms. Demographic details and academic year were also recorded. The primary objective was to evaluate the association between the intensity of medical education and students' overall health and lifestyle. Findings aim to provide insight into how medical training environments shape future physicians' personal health practices and to identify potential areas for institutional support and wellness interventions.

Conditions

Diet Habits; Sleep Hygiene; Physical Activities

Keywords

Medical education; Medical students; Health; Stress; Diet; Physical activity; Cross-Sectional Study

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Lifestyle and health behaviors of medical students

  Lifestyle domains including diet, physical activity, sleep patterns, stress levels, and coping strategies were assessed using a structured self-administered questionnaire.

  Baseline (single assessment at study enrollment) (cross-sectional).

Study Arms (1)

Medical Students

Undergraduate medical students enrolled at Nishtar Medical University, Multan, who completed a structured questionnaire assessing lifestyle, health behaviors, and the impact of medical education.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Undergraduate medical students enrolled at Nishtar Medical University, Multan, who completed a structured questionnaire assessing health behaviors, lifestyle, and the impact of medical education on well-being.

You may qualify if:

• All Undergraduate medical students

You may not qualify if:

• Graduate medical students and doctors

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nishtar Medical University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fatima Naveed

Multan, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Feeding Behavior; Sleep Hygiene; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior, Animal; Behavior; Health Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MBBS student

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 26, 2025
• First Posted: October 3, 2025
• Study Start: May 12, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 20, 2025
• Study Completion: July 20, 2025
• Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)