Faktor gaya hidup yang berhubungan dengan indeks massa tubuh mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh

Author(s): Edi Ardiansyah, Asnawi Abdullah, Fauzi Ali Amin
DOI: 10.30867/gikes.v7i1.2557

Abstract

Background: Obesity has become an increasing public health problem, including among Indonesian university students. Lifestyle changes, particularly low physical activity and high fast-food consumption, are suspected to contribute to an increased body mass index (BMI) among students.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the factors associated with body mass index (BMI) among Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh students.

Methods: This study employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach and was conducted in August 2019. A total of 94 students were selected using proportional sampling methods. Data were collected through structured interviews and anthropometric measurements of the participants. Bivariate analysis was performed using the chi-squared test, followed by multivariate analysis using logistic regression to identify the determinant factors associated with BMI.

Results: Most respondents had a normal nutritional status (62.77%), followed by overweight (17.02%) and obese (20.21%) statuses. Fast food consumption, snacking habits, screen-viewing duration, physical activity, nutritional knowledge, food promotion exposure, and use of food delivery services were significantly associated with body mass index (p<0.05). Low physical activity was the strongest determinant, increasing the risk of obesity by 12.84 times, followed by frequent fast food consumption, which increased the risk by 7.62 times.

Conclusion: Low physical activity and high fast-food consumption were the main factors associated with increased BMI in university students. Campus-based interventions focusing on physical activity promotion, practical nutrition education, and improvement of the campus food environment are recommended to prevent obesity in students.

Keywords

Body Mass Index, Obesity, Physical Activity, University Students

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