Table 4.
Relationship between obesity and the sociodemographic characteristics of medical students (n = 415).
| Factor | Level of BMI | p-Value § | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obese N (%) (n = 73) |
Non-Obese N (%) (n = 342) |
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| Age group | |||
| 18–21 years | 28 (38.4%) | 188 (55.0%) | 0.010 * |
| >21 years | 45 (61.6%) | 154 (45.0%) | |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 58 (79.5%) | 149 (43.6%) | <0.001 * |
| Female | 15 (20.5%) | 193 (56.4%) | |
| Monthly income (SAR) | |||
| ≤1000 (267 USD) | 37 (50.7%) | 171 (50.0%) | 0.915 |
| >1000 (267 USD) | 36 (49.3%) | 171 (50.0%) | |
| Academic year | |||
| Junior students (1st–3rd year) | 36 (49.3%) | 216 (63.2%) | 0.028 * |
| Senior students (4th–5th year) | 37 (50.7%) | 126 (36.8%) | |
| Previous history of medical condition | |||
| Yes | 11 (15.1%) | 61 (17.8%) | 0.571 |
| No | 62 (84.9%) | 281 (82.2%) | |
| Previous diagnosis of mental disorder | |||
| Yes | 02 (02.7%) | 28 (08.2%) | 0.103 |
| No | 71 (97.3%) | 314 (91.8%) | |
§ p-value has been calculated using Chi-square-test. * Significant at p < 0.05 level.