Table 1 Socio-demographic, health, and behavioral characteristics of study participants (n = 502)
Variable(s) | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Male | 243 | 48.4 |
Female | 259 | 51.6 |
Age (in years) | ||
18–21 | 297 | 59.2 |
22–26 | 205 | 40.8 |
Study level | ||
1st year | 322 | 64.1 |
2nd year | 92 | 18.3 |
3rd year | 50 | 10.0 |
4th year | 38 | 7.6 |
Monthly family income (BDT) | ||
<20,000 | 47 | 9.4 |
20,000–40,000 | 254 | 50.6 |
>40,000 | 201 | 40.0 |
Self-perceived health status | ||
Very good | 49 | 9.8 |
Good | 314 | 62.5 |
Fair | 113 | 22.5 |
Poor | 26 | 5.2 |
Self-reported body mass index (BMI) | ||
Underweight | 86 | 17.1 |
Normal weight | 372 | 74.1 |
Overweight/obese | 44 | 8.8 |
Physical activity level | ||
Physically inactive | 59 | 11.8 |
Moderate activity | 257 | 51.2 |
Regular activity | 186 | 37.1 |
Smoking status | ||
Yes | 47 | 9.4 |
No | 455 | 90.6 |
Taking dietary supplements | ||
Yes | 72 | 14.3 |
No | 430 | 85.7 |
Night eating syndrome | ||
Yes | 98 | 19.5 |
No | 404 | 80.5 |
Overall sleep quality | ||
Good | 159 | 31.7 |
Poor | 343 | 68.3 |