Table 2 Lifestyle perception and eating habits among Lebanese hospital nurses (N = 500)
From: Nurses’ eating habits in Lebanon during the economic and health crises: a cross-sectional study
Variables | Before crises | During crises |
|---|---|---|
Weight perception, n(%) | ||
I am good | 344 (68.8) | 309 (61.8) |
I am overweight | 122 (24.4) | 136 (27.2) |
I am underweight | 34 (6.8) | 55 (11) |
BMI, mean (SD) | 25.76 (5.1) | 25.64 (4.933) |
Weight (Kg), mean (SD) | 70.23 (16) | 69.94 (15.82) |
Physical activities, n(%) | ||
Inactive (no physical activity outside the profession) | 161 (32.2) | 269 (53.8) |
Moderately active (at least twice a week) | 269 (53.8) | 193 (38.6) |
Very active (more than three times a week) | 70 (14) | 38 (7.6) |
Smoking, n(%) | ||
Non-smoker or ex-smoker | 339 (67.8) | 332 (66.4) |
Light or moderate smoker (<1pack.day) | 147 (29.4) | 141 (28.2) |
Heavy smoker (> 1 pack/day) | 14 (2.8) | 27 (5.4) |
Alcohol consumption, n(%) | ||
Never | 461 (92.2) | 460 (92) |
Once a day (≤ 7 times a week for women) twice a day (≤14 times a week for men) | 35 (7) | 35 (7) |
> once a day (> 7 times a week for women) > twice a day (>14 times a week for men) | 4 (0.8) | 5 (1) |
Fluid intake ≥2 L of water per day, n(%) | ||
Never | 76 (15.2) | 74 (14.8) |
Sometimes | 258 (51,6) | 250 (50) |
Frequently | 104 (20.8) | 113 (22.6) |
Every day | 62 (12.4) | 63 (12.6) |
Consumption of the 3 main meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) per day, n (%) | ||
Never | 40 (8) | 67 (13.4) |
Sometimes | 232 (46.4) | 257 (51.4) |
Frequently | 135 (27) | 108 (21.6) |
Every day | 93 (18.6) | 68 (13.6) |
Taking meal breaks during duty, n(%) | ||
Never | 72 (14.4) | 104 (20.8) |
Sometimes | 268 (53.6) | 275 (55) |
Frequently | 107 (21.4) | 81 (16.2) |
Every day | 53 (10.6) | 40 (8) |
Snacks consumption in between meals, n(%) | ||
Never | 96 (19.2) | 155 (31) |
Sometimes | 295 (59) | 262 (52.4) |
Frequently | 89 (17.8) | 67 (13.4) |
Every day | 20 (4) | 16 (3.2) |
Order manakesh, fries, chips, falafels, shawarma, burgers, pizzas, desserts during duty, n(%) | ||
Never | 70 (14) | 221 (44.2) |
Sometimes | 301 (60.2) | 222 (44.4) |
Frequently | 114 (22.8) | 53 (10.6) |
Every day | 15 (3) | 4 (0.8) |