Authors :
Bharati Saikia; R. S. Ramesh; Zebidah Jwngti borgoary; Vinothini Eniyan; Bajrang kamodi; Ajmal Rahman
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8238632
Abstract :
Introduction: Breakfast is the first meal of a day. The
word in English refers to breaking the fasting period of
the previous night. While breakfast is commonly referred
to as “the most important meal of the day.” Some
epidemiological research indicates that having breakfast
high in rapidly available carbohydrates increases the risk
of metabolic syndrome. Present professional opinion is
largely in favour of eating breakfast. Most of us skip
breakfast for various reasons without being aware of its
consequences. So the present study aims to assess the
breakfast compliance and factors associated with
breakfast skipping among students of JIPMER,
Pondicherry.
Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive research
design was used. The study included total 356 students
studying in JIPMER. Convenient sampling technique was
used. A validated semi-structure questionnaire was
prepared to assess the breakfast compliance, and the
behaviors leading to skipping of breakfast among the
student of JIPMER. Sample size was calculated using
Open-Epi version-3. Data collection was done within 3
days with coded sheets of samples.The students also
understand the importance of breakfast in our everyday
lives.The factors that were
associated with skipping of breakfast included: due to
emotional reasons, non-availability of traditional foods,
hindrance of environmental hygiene of dining area for
those who resides in the hostel as well as getting up late.did not skip due to any of the
above-mentioned reasons.
Keywords :
Breakfast Compliance,adherance, Skipping Breakfast, Students of JIPMER, Behaviour.
Introduction: Breakfast is the first meal of a day. The
word in English refers to breaking the fasting period of
the previous night. While breakfast is commonly referred
to as “the most important meal of the day.” Some
epidemiological research indicates that having breakfast
high in rapidly available carbohydrates increases the risk
of metabolic syndrome. Present professional opinion is
largely in favour of eating breakfast. Most of us skip
breakfast for various reasons without being aware of its
consequences. So the present study aims to assess the
breakfast compliance and factors associated with
breakfast skipping among students of JIPMER,
Pondicherry.
Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive research
design was used. The study included total 356 students
studying in JIPMER. Convenient sampling technique was
used. A validated semi-structure questionnaire was
prepared to assess the breakfast compliance, and the
behaviors leading to skipping of breakfast among the
student of JIPMER. Sample size was calculated using
Open-Epi version-3. Data collection was done within 3
days with coded sheets of samples.The students also
understand the importance of breakfast in our everyday
lives.The factors that were
associated with skipping of breakfast included: due to
emotional reasons, non-availability of traditional foods,
hindrance of environmental hygiene of dining area for
those who resides in the hostel as well as getting up late.did not skip due to any of the
above-mentioned reasons.
Keywords :
Breakfast Compliance,adherance, Skipping Breakfast, Students of JIPMER, Behaviour.
