Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance
The aim of this study was to assess public knowledge about the effects of Ramadan fasting on various aspects of health and its association with fasting decision-making. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 subjects. The association between fasting and participants’ knowledge and attitudes...
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| author | Zhaleh Shadman Nooshin Poorsoltan Mahdieh Akhoundan Bagher Larijani Camellia Akhgar Zhand Mozhdeh Soleymanzadeh Zahra Alsadat Seyed Rohani Zahra Jamshidi Mohsen khoshniat Nikoo |
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| description | The aim of this study was to assess public knowledge about the effects of Ramadan fasting on various aspects of health and its association with fasting decision-making. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 subjects. The association between fasting and participants’ knowledge and attitudes toward Ramadan fasting, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, depression, anxiety, stress, dietary intake, and prior history of diseases was evaluated. The results indicated an adverse correlation between negative attitudes towards the effects of Ramadan fasting and adherence to fasting (P<0.0001). The prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders was higher in the non-fasting group (P=0.002). No significant association was found between other investigated variables and fasting adherence. It seems that negative thinking about the effects of Ramadan fasting may be inversely associated with fasting decision-making. Therefore, evidence-based educational programs may improve public knowledge and encourage fasting among eligible people. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0044424e8da64cda9083666fbbb314e92022-12-22T00:52:38ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesJournal of Fasting and Health2345-25872345-25872014-12-012415115710.22038/jfh.2014.36823682Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidanceZhaleh Shadman0Nooshin Poorsoltan1Mahdieh Akhoundan2Bagher Larijani3Camellia Akhgar Zhand4Mozhdeh Soleymanzadeh5Zahra Alsadat Seyed Rohani6Zahra Jamshidi7Mohsen khoshniat Nikoo8Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranThe aim of this study was to assess public knowledge about the effects of Ramadan fasting on various aspects of health and its association with fasting decision-making. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 600 subjects. The association between fasting and participants’ knowledge and attitudes toward Ramadan fasting, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, depression, anxiety, stress, dietary intake, and prior history of diseases was evaluated. The results indicated an adverse correlation between negative attitudes towards the effects of Ramadan fasting and adherence to fasting (P<0.0001). The prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders was higher in the non-fasting group (P=0.002). No significant association was found between other investigated variables and fasting adherence. It seems that negative thinking about the effects of Ramadan fasting may be inversely associated with fasting decision-making. Therefore, evidence-based educational programs may improve public knowledge and encourage fasting among eligible people.http://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_3682_5062f65f1a8001f1fa66417da72fbcd3.pdfRamadanfastingKnowledgehealthAttitude |
| spellingShingle | Zhaleh Shadman Nooshin Poorsoltan Mahdieh Akhoundan Bagher Larijani Camellia Akhgar Zhand Mozhdeh Soleymanzadeh Zahra Alsadat Seyed Rohani Zahra Jamshidi Mohsen khoshniat Nikoo Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance Journal of Fasting and Health Ramadan fasting Knowledge health Attitude |
| title | Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance |
| title_full | Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance |
| title_fullStr | Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance |
| title_short | Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance |
| title_sort | misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of ramadan fasting resulting in fasting avoidance |
| topic | Ramadan fasting Knowledge health Attitude |
| url | http://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_3682_5062f65f1a8001f1fa66417da72fbcd3.pdf |
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