Cross sectional study of health profile of Interns of 2014 batch of Terna medical college, Nerul.

ABSTRACT

Background: Health check-up of M.B.B.S. interns is not done routinely. They expose themselves to the hospital environment for a longer time than their student days. It results in a higher rate of contracting and transmitting infectious diseases in a hospital setting than their student days. Objectives: To study the health profile of interns of 2014 batch of Terna Medical College. Materials & Methods: A predesigned pre tested questionnaire was developed to collect the information on identification data, socio economic & demographic data, and current morbidity. Anthropometric measures including height, weight, waist circumference & hip circumference were taken. Accordingly, BMI, Waist/ Hip ratio were calculated. General examination, systemic examination inclusive of refractory error was conducted. Interns were investigated for haemoglobin estimation, random blood sugar examination. Observations & results were tabulated & subjected to statistical analysis. Results: It was found that, 41.38% female interns & 28.57% male interns were anaemic. We observed that 60% of male interns & 27.59% female interns were pre obese & obese. 80% of the male interns & 37.93% of the female interns had increased waist/hip ratio. Out of 22 anaemic interns, 45.45% were pre obese & obese. None of the interns have hypertension, diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Awareness regarding life style modification habits namely proper & timely diet, exercise should inculcate in the interns.