Impact of Modern Lifestyle on the Health of Medical Students at Libyan International Medical University
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that reduces the chances of experiencing illness. Lifestyle is an essential factor in health. Unhealthy behaviour can lead to illness, disability, and even death. This study was conducted to determine the impact of modern lifestyle on medical student health in the Libyan International Medical University. A cross-sectional study was carried out among undergraduate medical students in Libyan International Medical University, Benghazi, Libya, for three months (May, June and July in 2023), including students of all ages, both sexes, and all academic years. A total of 1500 students were enrolled in the university. About 71.3% of students had insomnia, 49% had an eating disorder, and 21% had a panic attack. A significant difference between genders, 70% of students who had insomnia and sleeping disorders, panic attacks were female, and between academic years, the fourth year had a higher percentage of insomnia. There was a statistical association with insomnia among the students who didn’t eat fruits and vegetables. While students who do not exercise have panic attacks during their academic years. Students who had skipped breakfast had more distractions and a lack of focus during academic years. Some modern life behaviors like skipping breakfast, not eating fruits and vegetables, eating fast food, not doing exercise, and not sleeping well harm the health of medical students.
Authors: Amina Elsaid, Nadia Eldarogi
Institutions: Libyan International University, University of Benghazi
Language: English
Topic: Health and Lifestyle Studies
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409449559