TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG, TỶ LỆ MỠ CƠ THỂ VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN CỦA SINH VIÊN CỬ NHÂN ĐIỀU DƯỠNG TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y KHOA PHẠM NGỌC THẠCH NĂM 2024

Abstract

Aims: The study aimed to describe the nutritional status, body fat percentage (PBF), and some associated factors among nursing students at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in 2024.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 364 nursing students at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires and directly measured anthropometric indexes. Results: The overall prevalence of chronic energy deficiency (CED) was 20.9%, highest among first-year (23.7%) and second-year students (23.9%). Students from rural areas had a significantly higher odd of CED compared to those from urban areas (OR= 3.18, 95% CI: 1.83–5.53). The prevalence of CED was also higher among students living alone in rented accommodation (33.3%) and those renting with friends (30.7%) compared to those living with family (16.4%), with ORs of 2.55 (95% CI: 1.15–5.65) and 2.55 (95% CI: 1.25–4.07), respectively. The overall prevalence of overweight-obesity (OW-OB) was 17.8%, highest among fourth-year students (23.0%). Students living alone and those renting with friends had a lower risk of OW-OB compared to those living with family, with ORs of 0.11 (95%CI: 0.01–0.83) and 0.43 (95%CI: 0.19–0.94), respectively. The prevalence of high PBF was 14%, significantly lower in students renting with friends compared to those living with family, with an OR of 0.33 (95%CI: 0.13–0.88).

Conclusion: The prevalence of underweight and overweight - obesity among nursing students at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine remains high. The factors associated with nutritional status include academic year, hometown, and living conditions, whereas body fat percentage is solely associated with living conditions. Timely communication and intervention measures are needed to help students improve their nutritional status.