Abstract
Results: Most of the women were taking regular
breakfast, lunch and dinner. However, some were
skipping breakfast, eat less/no meal at work. Most
of the respondents were substituting lunch with
fruit salads, snacks, juices, tea and cookies.
Women complained lower energy, fatigue,
sleeplessness and pain. However, most placed
them in the fair category.
Objective: To find the eating habits and food
choices at work of working women in banking
sectors in Islamabad.
Methodology: This qualitative study included 11
women working in banking sector who were
recruited purposefully. In depth interviews were
conducted, transcribed and analyzed through
thematic analysis.
Conclusion: This study confirmed that
competitive work environment of banking sectors
is pressing women compromising their eating
habits, undermining food choices and leaving
them face negative health consequences and
psychological issues. (Rawal Med J 202;45:698-
701).
