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Intention to quit and its correlates among dieticians residing in the United Arab Emirates during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey.

Farah NajaHaydar HassanHadia RadwanFares KellanyLeila Cheikh IsmailMona HashimWafa Helmi RidaSalma Abu QiyasMohamad Alameddine
Published in: PloS one (2024)
This study revealed a high intention to quit among dieticians during the COVID-19 pandemic and identified a few correlates for the intention to quit that could support the development of evidence-based interventions. Such interventions should address through targeted programs the challenges faced by male dieticians, younger dieticians, as well as dieticians with Chronic health conditions. Furthermore, the findings of this study showed that promoting resilience among dieticians is crucial in reducing their intention to quit.
Keyphrases
  • smoking cessation
  • replacement therapy
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • risk assessment