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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Fasting and Health |
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| Online Access: | http://jfh.mums.ac.ir/pdf_3682_5062f65f1a8001f1fa66417da72fbcd3.html |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| ISSN: | 2345-2587 2345-2587 |