Table 2. Behavioral characteristics of MetS patients at the University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.
| Variables | Categories | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of tobacco use | Yes No |
45 339 |
11.7 88.3 |
| Current use of tobacco products (n = 45) | Yes No |
9 36 |
20 80 |
| Amount of current cigarette smoking per day (n = 9) | <5 cigarette sticks a day ≥5 cigarette sticks a day |
6 3 |
66.7 33.3 |
| History of alcohol consumption | Yes No |
283 101 |
73.7 26.3 |
| Current use of alcohol (n = 283) | Yes No |
95 188 |
33.6 66.4 |
| Amount of standard alcoholic drink (n = 95) | 1–2 days per week 3–4 days per week 5–6 days per week Daily 1–3 days per month |
27 4 7 6 51 |
28.4 4.2 7.4 6.3 53.7 |
| Engaged in vigorous-intensity activity | Yes No |
95 289 |
24.7 75.3 |
| Frequency of vigorous-intensity activity (n = 95) | 1–3 days per week 4–6 days per week Everyday |
39 18 38 |
41.1 18.9 40.0 |
| Engaged in moderate-intensity activity | Yes No |
267 117 |
69.5 30.5 |
| Frequency of moderate-intensity activity (n = 267) | 1–3 days per week 4–6 days per week Everyday |
49 57 161 |
18.4 21.3 60.3 |
| The usual way to get to and from places | Walk Transport |
244 140 |
63.5 36.5 |
| Time spent sitting or reclining on a typical day | <4 hours a day 4–8 hours a day >8 hours a day |
166 201 17 |
43.2 52.4 4.4 |