Table 5.
Health behaviours of participants
| Health behaviour | Total n, (%) | χ2, P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Smoking status (smoker/passive smoker) |
38, (27) |
NS |
| Alcohol intake (>4 units daily) |
7, (5) |
NS |
| Exercise (< 30 minutes a day for 5 days per week) |
86, (62) |
NS |
| Diet fruit and vegetables (≤2 daily portions) |
26, (19) |
NS |
| Diet Fats (≥ 3 portions per day) |
27, (19) |
NS |
| Fluid Intake (<1 L or >3 L per day) |
9, (7) |
NS |
| Caffeine Intake (≥600 mg/day) |
8, (6) |
NS |
| Disrupted sleep (>8 h or <3 h) |
38, (27) |
χ2 = 4.64,p < 0.05 |
| Cannabis use (occasional or regular) | 3, (2) | NS |
P for association between health behaviour and metabolic syndrome, tested by χ2 test.
NS = Not statistically significant.