Evaluation of physical activity levels among medical students at unjani medical school

Physical activity is essential for the health and professional development of medical students. Previous studies have indicated that the level of physical activity among medical students is generally low, with up to 60% being inactive. Technological advancements and the predominantly sedentary nature of medical education contribute to these low daily activity levels, leading to a tendency toward an inactive lifestyle. On the other hand, medical students, as future healthcare providers, play a crucial role in encouraging their patients to adopt healthy physical activity habits. This study aims to evaluate the physical activity levels of students at the Faculty of Medicine at Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani (UNJANI). Using observational design, this cross-sectional study involved a total of 60 respondents from the Medical Education Program who met the research criteria and were selected through consecutive sampling. Data regarding age, gender, and physical activity were collected using a questionnaire. Physical activity was measured using the standardized long-form International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The results show that the majority of students had a moderate level of physical activity (45%), followed by low (28.3%) and high levels (26.7%). The proportion of female respondents with low physical activity levels was significantly higher (36.8%) compared to males (13.6%). Among female participants, physical activity levels were predominantly categorized as low and moderate, whereas male participants displayed a higher distribution of moderate and high activity levels. These results highlight the necessity for targeted interventions to promote physical activity, particularly in encouraging a healthier lifestyle among medical students at UNJANI.