The lifestyle habits and wellbeing of physicians in Bahrain: a cross-sectional study

201548 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Ghufran Jassim · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain

Zaid Marhoon · Salmaniya Medical Complex

Mahmoud H. Ibrahim · King Hamad University Hospital

Abstract

There is a clear pattern of unfavourable lifestyle habits and obesity among primary health care physicians in Bahrain. We encourage institutions and public health sectors to be more proactive in assisting physicians to attain healthier lifestyles.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity and Health Practices Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 655-655

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-1969-x

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