Table 3 Perceptions of the Healthcare students towards obesity
Questionnaire item | Strongly agree n (%) | Agree n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Strongly disagree n (%) | Disagree n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individuals in good health can eat both healthy and unhealthy food. | 170 (37.3) | 75 (16.4) | 82(18) | 20 (4.4) | 109 (23.9) |
Once BMI is within normal range, one can cease engaging in regular physical exercise. | 151(33.1) | 54(11.8) | 72(15.8) | 60(13.2) | 119(26.1) |
To lower the risk of obesity and associated problems, people should learn more about managing their weight. | 68(14.9) | 119(26.1) | 87(19.1) | 142(31.1) | 40(8.8) |
Exercise and a nutritious diet are the best ways to manage obesity; anti-obesity medicines are neither safe nor helpful in this regard. | 222(48.7) | 97(21.3) | 94(20.6) | 10(2.2) | 33(7.2) |
After you achieve a healthy weight, you can discontinue eating a balanced diet. | 161(35.3) | 70(15.4) | 68(14.9) | 65(14.3) | 92(20.2) |
I believe that weight loss surgical procedures work. | 30(6.6) | 105(23) | 122(26.8) | 151(33.1) | 48(10.5) |
I believe that dietary supplements work well for obesity | 66(14.5) | 116(25.4) | 104(22.8) | 130(28.5) | 40(8.8) |
Exercise and vigorous training are effective. | 293(64.3) | 44(9.6) | 69(15.1) | 13(2.9) | 37(8.1) |
Weight loss medications are effective. | 32(7) | 93(20.4) | 138(30.3) | 148(32.5) | 45(9.9) |
Counseling by dieticians is effective for the management and treatment of obesity. | 275(60.3) | 75(16.4) | 71(15.6) | 10(2.2) | 25(5.5) |