Introduction: The primary prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is based on health promotion activities aiming to protect people against unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. This study aimed to assess lifestyles, the perceived level of training on and practicing health promotion among physicians working in Benha City, Egypt.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on physicians working at public health facilities in Benha. A designed questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviours, perceived level of training on and practices health promotion among physicians.
Results: The study recruited 260 physicians (response rate = 67.7%). Their ages ranged between 27 and 70 years. 10.8% of physicians have been ever smoked, and 50% slept 6-8 hours per day. About two-thirds of physicians ate