Relationship between anthropometric indices with physical activity, depression and blood pressure in the university students living in the dormitories

Abstract

Introduction: Medical science students as people responsible for health promotion in community are exposing to obesity, depression and hypertension related to their activity. The aim of this study was evaluate the relationship between anthropometric indices with physical activity, depression and blood pressure in students living in dormitories of of Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study 253 medical students residing in dormitory were selected. Correspondingly, demographic information, nutrition and sleep status and depression score of students were complete. Physical activity evaluated by international physical activity questionnaire. Anthropometric indices and blood pressure measured with WHO guidelines. Results: Findings showed that the most of students (55.7%) were male with mean age 20.6±1.72 years. Mean of body mass index was 21.94±3.44 kg/m2 and 19% of medical students were overweight or obese. Mean of systolic pressure was 115.02±13.10 mmHg. 26.4% of students had depression and 62.84% had moderate physical activity. Depression score had significant relationship with waist to-height and neck to-height ratio (P