Prevalence and Correlates of Behavioural Risk Factors for Non‐Communicable Diseases Among Allied Health Undergraduate Students in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

The findings of this study highlight a concerning trend of poor dietary habits and physical activity patterns among undergraduate allied health students. Despite being future healthcare professionals, these students exhibited suboptimal behaviours that can negatively impact their own health and well-being, as well as their ability to provide effective health promotion and education to their future patients. Healthcare educators and administrators should recognize the importance of promoting a healthy campus environment that supports students' physical and mental well-being.

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Health Science Reports
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2025-07-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70982
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Prevalence and Correlates of Behavioural Risk Factors for Non‐Communicable Diseases Among Allied Health Undergraduate Students in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Prevalence and Correlates of Behavioural Risk Factors for Non‐Communicable Diseases Among Allied Health Undergraduate Students in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Frank Quarshie, Philip Narteh Gorleku, Margaret Atuahene, Pamela Achiaa Addai, Maurice Ofoe Gorleku, Daniel Eshun, Martin Owusu Asante, Francis Kwaku Nyasem, Joseph Otchere, Prince Aubin
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Abstract

The findings of this study highlight a concerning trend of poor dietary habits and physical activity patterns among undergraduate allied health students. Despite being future healthcare professionals, these students exhibited suboptimal behaviours that can negatively impact their own health and well-being, as well as their ability to provide effective health promotion and education to their future patients. Healthcare educators and administrators should recognize the importance of promoting a healthy campus environment that supports students' physical and mental well-being.

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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Prevalence and Correlates of Behavioural Risk Factors for Non‐Communicable Diseases Among Allied Health Undergraduate Students in Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study — Frank Quarshie, Philip Narteh Gorleku, et al. · Health Science Reports (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS