Risk Factors for Eating Disorders in University Students: The RUNEAT Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(9), P. 942 - 942

Published: May 4, 2024

The purpose of the study is to assess risk developing general eating disorders (ED), anorexia nervosa (AN), and bulimia (BN), as well examine effects gender, academic year, place residence, faculty, diet quality on that risk. Over two years, 129 first- fourth-year Uneatlántico students were included in an observational descriptive study. self-administered tests SCOFF, EAT-26, BITE used determine participants’ ED. degree adherence Mediterranean (MD) was evaluate diet. Data collected at beginning (T1) end (T2) year. main results T1, 34.9% participants ED, AN 3.9%, BN 16.3%. At T2, these percentages 37.2%, 14.7%, 8.5%, respectively. frequency ED female group 2.5 times higher (OR: 2.55, 95% CI: 1.22–5.32, p = 0.012). low-moderate MD students’ 0.92 less frequent than T2 0.921, 95%CI: 0.385–2.20, < 0.001). most significant factor for being a first year university. Moreover, it appears likelihood generally increases during

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Navigating the challenges: exploring the association between COVID-19 lockdowns and eating behavior in university students: a systematic review and investigation of factors impacting ed levels

Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 45(3), P. 85 - 98

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the mental and physical well-being of individuals globally, with university students being particularly susceptible to health issues. Factors such as transition adulthood, economic hardships, academic responsibilities, compounded by pandemic-related disruptions like lockdowns remote learning, have elevated stress levels altered daily routines. given rise post-traumatic symptoms in certain individuals, including which may contribute emergence emotional eating or adopting unhealthy patterns a coping mechanism, leading excessive consumption dietary choices. This review aims investigate influence restrictions on disorders among identifying contributing factors.

Language: Английский

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Gut Microbiota Regulates Food Intake in a Rodent Model of Intermittent Limited Access to Palatable Food

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

ABSTRACT Objective Binge‐eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of consumption large amounts food within a short period time, without compensatory purging behaviors. This disease major public health issue and associated with numerous comorbidities, encompassing anxiety depression. The gut microbiota has been proposed to be an important player in the onset or maintenance eating disorders. Here, we aim better delineate potential role binge‐eating disorder. Method We used model intermittent limited access palatable where eight‐week‐old C57Bl/6 female mice had during 2 h, every days over 10‐day period, high‐fat/high‐sucrose diet. Half animals received antibiotics deplete their microbiota. Eating behavior other behavioral parameters were compared between groups. Results observed increase intake as well tachyphagia demonstrate that depletion further increases these promotes behavior. No impact on depressive‐like was animals. Discussion These results show involved control binge‐eating. strengthens bacteria interest therapeutic strategies aiming at modulating patients' treat this

Language: Английский

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Nutritional Behavior in European Countries during COVID-19 Pandemic—A Review

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(15), P. 3451 - 3451

Published: Aug. 4, 2023

COVID-19 is highly linked with hyperinflammation and dysfunction of the immune cells. Studies have shown that adequate nutrition, a modifiable factor affecting immunity limiting systemic inflammation, may play an adjunct role in combating negative consequences SARS-CoV-2 infection. Due to global lockdown conditions, pandemic has contributed, among others, restrictions on fresh food availability changes lifestyle eating behaviors. The aim this paper was review data regarding habits European countries within general population adults some specific subpopulations, including obese, diabetic, psychiatric patients, during pandemic. PubMed database official websites medical organizations associations were searched for phrases "COVID" "eating habits". Papers pediatric population, non-European countries, presenting aggregated from different worldwide, reviews excluded. During pandemic, unhealthy lifestyles behaviors commonly reported. These included increased snacking, intake caloric foods, such as sweets, pastries, beverages, decline physical activity. Data suggest poor create positive energy balance persisted over time additional post-COVID consequence.

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Frequency of symptoms and the associated factors of eating disorders in a group of dental students in Medellín, Colombia

Dental and Medical Problems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 60(3), P. 401 - 411

Published: Sept. 26, 2023

Eating disorders (EDs) are considered a public health problem. Scientific research has focused on teenagers due to their higher prevalence in this population. However, other groups, such as university students, may be exposed suffering from EDs academic, social and personal characteristics. Identifying the magnitude of associated characteristics impact generation prevention strategies.The aim present study was establish risk (anorexia nervosa (AN) bulimia (BN)) factors dental students at University Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia..A cross-sectional conducted 278 (76 males, 202 females) with use Google-Forms survey. The validated Spanish version Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26) Sick, Control, One Stone, Fat, Food (SCOFF) questionnaire were used. Other recorded variables included sociodemographic data, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related factors, health, support (the Duke-11 profile). bivariate analysis according different (95% confidence interval (CI)), followed by logistic regression models adjusting for (adjusted ratio (aPR) 95% CI).According EAT-26, 27.6% (18.8-38.6) males 28.7% (22.9-35.3) females. differences between females when SCOFF applied (males: 6.6% (2.8-14.5); females: 22.3% (17.1-28.5); p < 0.01). According instrument, after variables, women more likely report symptoms (aPR: 2.20; CI: 1.06-4.57). Women receiving information networks 1.85; 1.19-2.88). Multivariate showed that reporting poor self-rated some during mandatory confinement caused COVID-19 pandemic EDs.A found students. Healthcare, psychological and/or psychiatric interviews, educational/early strategies required.

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Lifestyles and academic stress among health sciences students at the National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador: a longitudinal study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

Background The significant changes experienced by university students in their training are inherent to educational processes. Social isolation caused the COVID-19 pandemic, online education and reopening of higher-education institutions produced substantial variations lifestyle health sciences generated academic stress perceived stress. This study was conducted at National University Chimborazo (UNACH), a public institution located Riobamba, central Ecuador, diverse student's population provided an ideal setting for examining interplay between stress, factors, learning modalities. research focused on across six programs. university's geographical position demographic characteristics offered representative sample investigating these factors within context changing. Aim To compare students' lifestyles two different periods: (1) during mandatory social confinement pandemic with modality (T1); (2) post-pandemic period return face-to-face activities (T2). Design An observational, analytical, quantitative, longitudinal study. Participants Students from programs (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Laboratory, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology) Faculty Health Chimborazo-Ecuador ( n = 2,237) participated voluntarily, had one mean age M 21.31 (SD 2.36) T1 22.94 2.40) T2. Non-probability convenience sampling employed due accessibility student importance including maximum number relevant individuals population. Methods following instruments were used: Nola Pender's Lifestyle Profile Questionnaire, Cognitive Systemic Inventory Cohen's Perceived Stress Scale. Results In T2, reported high levels increased unhealthy classrooms. Additionally, upon returning (T2), score applied responses Questionnaire decreased 113.34 23.02) 107.2 29.70; p &lt; 0.001). There difference 0.001) [M 66.25 15.66)] T2 64.00 17.91)]. Conclusions Upon classrooms who “unhealthy” increased. Academic higher isolation.

Language: Английский

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Increased the Risk of Eating Disorders and Emotional Eating Symptoms: A Review of the Current Clinical Evidence

COVID, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(11), P. 1704 - 1718

Published: Oct. 28, 2024

Background: There has been recent evidence to suggest that people who suffer from eating disorders (EDs) or other behavior disturbances, such as emotional (EE), are particularly vulnerable post-COVID-19. This narrative literature review aims comprehensively analyze and scrutinize the existing clinical studies regarding effects of COVID-19 pandemic on with EDs EE. Moreover, due pandemic, it is very important find out whether a person’s state may lead them wrongly confront their food consumption. Methods: A thorough search several databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Public Library Google Scholar, CINAHL Complete, PsycINFO, Academic Search Complete) was performed identify available published between 2020 2024 using relevant keywords. Results: substantial exerted negative persons suffering EDs, including those symptomatic, in remission, an EE behavior. Characteristically, diagnosed anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia (BN), binge disorder (BED) showed considerable symptomatic worsening after first wave pandemic. Clinical investigating have also clearly demonstrated mood disturbances negatively affected behaviors. These shown were at greater risk development progression during Conclusion: The seems significant deleterious effect history related frequency dysfunctional behaviors, thus decreasing therapeutic intervention efficiency well disturbed behaviors In this aspect, further strongly recommended investigate exact explore potential long-term complications post-pandemic period. strategies policies should be applied provide special healthcare for group patients.

Language: Английский

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Dietetics Students' Perceptions of Academic and Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 37(3), P. 227 - 235

Published: June 25, 2022

This study examined dietetics students' perceptions of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacts on academics and mental physical health. Data were collected via a cross-sectional online survey in February to March 2021 from undergraduate students across the United States. Among 526 who participated, during fall 2020 semester, 87% experienced increased stress, 64% reported health concerns, 32% disordered eating. Sixty-two percent agreed their program met educational needs; however, 62% also COVID-19 negatively impacted quality education 49% learning less than normal. Pandemic are critical consider as enter dietetic internships start careers.

Language: Английский

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Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthy Components of Diet and Factors Associated with Unfavorable Changes among University Students in France

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(18), P. 3862 - 3862

Published: Sept. 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns have affected many aspects of university students' daily lives, including their dietary habits. This study aimed to evaluate change diet quality students before during period, factors associated with unfavorable changes in quality. An online cross-sectional was performed May 2021 among Rouen (France) students. Socio-demographic characteristics, body mass index, depression, academic stress, risk eating disorders food security were collected. French "Programme National Nutrition Santé-Guidelines Score 2" (PNNS-GS2) used access A total 3508 included, 74.4% female, mean age 20.7 (SD = 2.3), 7.0% a situation insecurity. PNNS-GS2 score decreased between pre- period for 33.1% decrease insecurity, financial not living parents, disorders, being two first years having been infected by COVID-19. Diets healthy components one-third since pandemic, this shown be poor mental health disorder. provides important information help public authorities universities give better support student feeding programs pandemics lockdowns.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Its Associated Factors Among Adolescents

Patient Preference and Adherence, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 17, P. 1271 - 1280

Published: May 1, 2023

Currently, COVID-19 disease is a major public health issue that affects large number of people worldwide. The vaccine one the best preventative measures. Adolescents between ages 12 and 17 are eligible to get vaccine. pandemic cannot be stopped if reluctant use this However, extent hesitancy related variables among adolescents not well understood.To assess magnitude its associated factors in Seka Chekorsa town, Jimma, Ethiopia.Institutional-based cross-sectional study employing both qualitative quantitative methods were used. participants selected using simple random sampling technique. Data collected interviewer-administered questions. was checked for completeness entered into EPI data version 3.1. Finally, exported SPSS 25 further analysis. bivariate analysis used identify multivariate logistic regressions. In multivariable have statistically significant association, p value less than 0.05 95% confidence interval triangulated with data.In study, 379 participated, yielding response rate 95.2%. 29% (95% CI: 24.3-33.5%). Being female (AOR = 1.89, 95%, 1.81-3.56), primary education 2.99, 1.26-3.56), source information from social media 2.42, 1.06-5.57), poor knowledge about 3.18, 1.66-6.12), unfavorable attitude 5.2, 2.76-9.79) towards 5.66, CI, 2.91-11.0) adolescents.This shows very high. female, vaccine, an significantly hesitancy.

Language: Английский

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