Perception of MBBS, BDS & Nursing Students and Nurses on Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study in Four Tertiary Hospitals of India

Authors

  • Pravin Sharma
  • Ishita Verma
  • Bhandari Monik Kumar Kantibhai
  • Saumya Devdhar
  • Vanshika
  • Varsha Chaudhary
  • Hemant Kumar Garg
  • Col. Brij Mohan

Keywords:

Lifestyle medicine, preventive healthcare, MBBS, BDS, nursing, India, perceptions

Abstract

Background: Lifestyle medicine and preventive healthcare are critical in reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Understanding perceptions among healthcare trainees and professionals is essential for curriculum and practice development.

Objective: To assess perceptions of MBBS students/interns, BDS students, and nurses regarding lifestyle medicine and preventive healthcare in four tertiary hospitals in India.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 250 participants (100 MBBS students/interns, 50 BDS students, 100 nurses). A 15-item Likert-scale questionnaire assessed awareness, attitudes, and perceived importance of lifestyle medicine. Descriptive and comparative analyses were performed.

Results: MBBS students demonstrated the highest awareness (78%), followed by BDS students (62%) and nurses (55%). Preventive healthcare was rated “very important” by 85% of MBBS students, 72% of BDS students, and 68% of nurses. Nurses highlighted barriers such as workload and patient compliance.

Conclusion: While lifestyle medicine is perceived as important across groups, awareness and emphasis vary. Integration into curricula and interprofessional training is recommended

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Published

2025-12-12

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Sharma P, Verma I, Kumar Kantibhai BM, Devdhar S, Vanshika V, Chaudhary V, et al. Perception of MBBS, BDS & Nursing Students and Nurses on Lifestyle Medicine and Preventive Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study in Four Tertiary Hospitals of India. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 12 [cited 2026 Apr. 14];14(32S):9946-51. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/9679

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Vol. 14 No. 32S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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