Browsing by Author "Stojilovic, Nemanja (57200919812)"

Background: Energy drink (ED) consumption is a global public health issue, especially among adolescents and young adults, and it has become a common practice among medical students all over the world. The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes and practices of medical students about the consumption of ED. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 458 fourth-year medical students in Belgrade using an anonymous questionnaire. In the data analysis, a Chi-square test was used. Results: About one third (32.3%) of the students consumed ED regularly, significantly more often older students (p < .01), smokers (p < .05), and students who drank coffee (p < .05) and alcohol (p < .01). The majority of students (61.5%) consumed ED while studying or before exams, during parties (27.7%) and without a special occasion (27.0%). Mixing alcohol with ED was reported by 12.8% of the students. Side effects after ED consumption have been noted by 59.5% of students of both genders, and the most common were palpitations (42.6%), insomnia (33.8%), and headache (33.1%). Conclusion: There is a need to raise awareness among medical students about energy drinks because they, as healthcare professionals, will educate people in the future. © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Background: Energy drink (ED) consumption is a global public health issue, especially among adolescents and young adults, and it has become a common practice among medical students all over the world. The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes and practices of medical students about the consumption of ED. Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 458 fourth-year medical students in Belgrade using an anonymous questionnaire. In the data analysis, a Chi-square test was used. Results: About one third (32.3%) of the students consumed ED regularly, significantly more often older students (p < .01), smokers (p < .05), and students who drank coffee (p < .05) and alcohol (p < .01). The majority of students (61.5%) consumed ED while studying or before exams, during parties (27.7%) and without a special occasion (27.0%). Mixing alcohol with ED was reported by 12.8% of the students. Side effects after ED consumption have been noted by 59.5% of students of both genders, and the most common were palpitations (42.6%), insomnia (33.8%), and headache (33.1%). Conclusion: There is a need to raise awareness among medical students about energy drinks because they, as healthcare professionals, will educate people in the future. © 2022 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Aim. To examine the prevalence of low back pain, to identify self-perceived triggers of low back pain, and to investigate the impact of perceived pain on the daily activities and mood among medical students. Methods. This cross-sectional study enrolled 459 fourth year students at the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade during December 2014. The anonymous questionnaire was used for data collection. In data analysis, the chi-square test and t-test were used. Results. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain was 75.8%, 12-month prevalence 59.5%, and point prevalence 17.2%. Chronic low back pain was experienced by 12.4% of the students. Both the lifetime (p=0.001) and the 12-month (p=0.001) low back pain prevalence rates were significantly higher among female medical students. Mental stress during an exam period (p=0.001), sitting at the university (p=0.002), fatigue (p=0.043), improper body posture (p=0.005), and lack of exercise (p=0.001) as self-perceived triggers of low back pain were significantly more often reported by female students, compared to males. Regarding daily functioning, the experience of low back pain mostly affects students sleeping (14.6%) and walking (12.0%). Conclusions. The prevalence of LBP is high among Belgrade medical students and significantly affects their everyday functioning. © 2018 Isidora Vujcic et al.

Aim. To examine the prevalence of low back pain, to identify self-perceived triggers of low back pain, and to investigate the impact of perceived pain on the daily activities and mood among medical students. Methods. This cross-sectional study enrolled 459 fourth year students at the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade during December 2014. The anonymous questionnaire was used for data collection. In data analysis, the chi-square test and t-test were used. Results. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain was 75.8%, 12-month prevalence 59.5%, and point prevalence 17.2%. Chronic low back pain was experienced by 12.4% of the students. Both the lifetime (p=0.001) and the 12-month (p=0.001) low back pain prevalence rates were significantly higher among female medical students. Mental stress during an exam period (p=0.001), sitting at the university (p=0.002), fatigue (p=0.043), improper body posture (p=0.005), and lack of exercise (p=0.001) as self-perceived triggers of low back pain were significantly more often reported by female students, compared to males. Regarding daily functioning, the experience of low back pain mostly affects students sleeping (14.6%) and walking (12.0%). Conclusions. The prevalence of LBP is high among Belgrade medical students and significantly affects their everyday functioning. © 2018 Isidora Vujcic et al.