Misconceptions and negative attitudes towards the metabolic effects of Ramadan fasting, resulting in fasting avoidance

Autor: Zhaleh Shadman, Nooshin Poorsoltan, Mahdieh Akhoundan, Bagher Larijani, Camellia Akhgar Zhand, Mozhdeh Soleymanzadeh, Zahra Alsadat Seyed Rohani, Zahra Jamshidi, Mohsen khoshniat Nikoo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Journal of Fasting and Health, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp 151-157 (2014)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2345-2587
DOI: 10.22038/jfh.2014.3682
Popis: 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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