Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress among Sudanese medical students

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Abstract Background Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) causes significant disturbance in an individual’s well-being and activity. Whereby, interfering with the dynamic progress life. Also, anxiety is a product of stress major predictor academic performance. This study aimed to assess prevalence (GAD), measure levels perceived stress, evaluate profile, identify lifestyle characteristics, explore relationship between these factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 340 Sudanese medical students filled out online questionnaires, composed sociodemographic Disorder-2 scale (GAD-2), Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). Descriptive inferential statistics were applied using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 20.0 data analysis. Results Of students, 3.8% them diagnosed GAD, while 29.1% scored ≥ 3 GAD-2, indicating possible diagnosis. The found that 9.7% participants used addictive substances, 42% having high GAD-2 scores. Moreover, associated high-stress scores ( p -value = 0.000). significantly who spent less than 10,000 SDG (18 USD) weekly, more time on entertainment smart devices 0.004), had unhealthy diet 0.004). Low better sleep quality 0.00), satisfaction religious practices increased leisure/hobby 0.018). High-stress observed females 0.035), those lower performance levels, hours device usage 0.001). Reduced being 23 years old, 0.002), [F(3, 166.6) 10.8, 0.00)], healthy 0.006). Conclusion low GAD corresponded previous literature, but probability GAD. emphasizes providing accessible mental health services interventions addressing modifiable risk

Language: Английский

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Chronic Parenting Stress in Parents of Children with Autism: Associations with Chronic Stress in Their Child and Parental Mental and Physical Health

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Emotional Eating among Ghanaian University Students: Associations with Physical and Mental Health Measures

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(6), P. 1526 - 1526

Published: March 22, 2023

Eating behaviors are a set of cognitive processes that influence dietary decision making and, thus, overall health. Some the most studied eating those characterized by Three Factor Questionnaire-18 (TFEQ). The TFEQ examines three behaviors: emotional (EE), uncontrolled (UE), and restrained (RE). While frequently used, there is little information characterizing these in Ghanaian population. This cross-sectional study describes EE, UE, RE university student population (n = 129) Ghana. Of behaviors, EE was only one associated with any health outcomes this study: BMI for males (r 0.388, p 0.002) anxiety 0.471, < 0.001, higher score less desirable), sleep quality 0.464, desirable) females. Overweight obese females reported significantly scores compared to healthy weight (35.7 ± 23.7 vs. 11.9 15.6, 0.002). No such observation observed among overweight (p > 0.05). did not differ between provides important about students allows comparison from other cultures, future work must develop culturally relevant tools

Language: Английский

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Association Between Emotional Eating, Sociodemographic Characteristics, Physical Activity, Sleep Duration, and Mental and Physical Health in Young Adults

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: Volume 15, P. 2845 - 2859

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

Emotional eating (EmE) is one of the most common behaviors maladaptive among young adults, however, in Peruvian context, it remains unexplored.The aim study was to determine association between negative EmE, sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity, sleep duration, and mental health adults.A cross-sectional conducted 400 adults living three regions Peru (coast, jungle, highlands). An online survey used collect information on depressive symptoms, anxiety, hypertension, EmE. In addition, self-reported anthropometric data were collected calculate body mass index (BMI).Approximately 55.8% women presented Logistic regression analysis revealed that participants aged 30-39 years less likely have EmE both female male gender, OR; 0.24, 95% CI; 0.08-0.66, p<0.01 0.40, 0.16-0.97, p<0.05, respectively. Perform activity 3 4 times 5.22 (95% CI: 1.31-20.78), 1 2 a week 5.77 1.91-17.44), never 15.18 3.90-59.00) associated with Moreover, sleeping than 7 hours per day (OR; 2.26, 1.04-4.90), symptoms (OR = 6.29, 1.27-31.19), anxiety 14.13, 2.46-80. 97, p<0.01), hypertension 7.58, 1.24-46.17), BMI ≥25 (overweight/obese) 1.51, 1.66-3.41) EmE.The findings show there an adults.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the First and Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Eating Symptoms and Dysfunctional Eating Behaviours in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(16), P. 3607 - 3607

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

Background: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the prevalence feeding eating disorder (FED) symptoms or dysfunctional behaviours (DEB) in general population during COVID-19 outbreak. Method: We searched eligible articles biomedical databases from 1 January 2020 31 March 2022. Prevalence rates FED DEB changes between pre-pandemic pandemic time correlation with psychological distress were pooled a using random-effects model. Heterogeneity tested I-squared (I2) statistics. A total 186 studies 406,076 participants met inclusion criteria. Results: more prevalent outbreak were: body image concerns (52%, 95% CI 0.38, 0.66), binge (40%, 0.25, 0.55), overeating = 0.32–0.48). Pooled data longitudinal (k 8) only showed significant difference weight gain time. Finally, increased levels 35) positively correlated some ED symptoms. Conclusion: This evidenced negative impact on population.

Language: Английский

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The impact of carbohydrate quality on gut health: Insights from the NHANES

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. e0315795 - e0315795

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Background High- and low-quality carbohydrate diets are linked to gut health. However, their specific relationship with constipation or diarrhea is unclear. This study uses 2005–2010 NHANES data examine the between quality diarrhea, identify suitable populations for different diets. Methods Chronic was defined as BSFS types 1 2, chronic 6 7. Dietary intake were provided by FPED, using from database. Subjects recalled foods beverages consumed in past 24 hours, averaged divided into quartiles (Q). After adjusting covariates, associations high- assessed weighted RCS curves multivariate logistic regression. Results expressed ORs 95% CIs, subgroup analyses performed. A total of 11,355 people participated, 10,488 group 10,516 group. Multiple regression showed that high-quality carbohydrates negatively associated (OR: 0.852, CI: 0.796–0.912, P = 0.0001). Low-quality positively 1.010, 1.002–1.018, 0.0295). There no significant direct association diarrhoea ( 0.5189, 0.8278). Segmented results a non-significant low above 40.65 servings/day constipation, while 3.84 not significantly diarrhoea. Subgroup differences across populations. Conclusions High-quality lowered risk 33.7% reduced up servings/day. In contrast, increased 83.4%, stabilizing beyond These effects varied groups, suggesting better supports health, especially sensitive individuals.

Language: Английский

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The relationship between body image and nutritional behaviors in adult individuals

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. e0320408 - e0320408

Published: March 20, 2025

Objective Dissatisfaction with body image and maladaptive nutritional behaviors can have profound effects on psychological, social, physical health may pave the way for development of eating disorders. However, research into this topic in adult population is relatively limited. Therefore, study aimed to examine various factors affecting dissatisfaction adults living Türkiye relationship between these two concepts. Methods This descriptive was conducted 3,153 individuals who were ≥ 18 years old Türkiye. The data study, which as an online survey, collected using Descriptive Information Form, Body Image Scale, Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire. Results Of participants, 70.1% women. mean age 28.02 ± 9.27 (Min.: 18, Max.: 74) years. scores total Scale Uncontrolled (r = -0.094, p < 0.000), Emotional -0.171, 0.001), Susceptibility Hunger -0.108, 0.001) negative. A statistically significant positive detected Cognitive Restraint score 0.089, 0.001). Statistically relationships model adjusted gender (B -1.085, indicated 0.848, Conclusion satisfaction found be negatively associated uncontrolled eating, emotional susceptibility hunger. On other hand, a cognitive restraint. These findings highlight critical importance provide potential insight prevention intervention programs improve promote adaptive population.

Language: Английский

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How individual BMI affected general cognitive ability in young adults: a moderated chain mediation model

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: March 20, 2025

Objective With the rising global obesity rates, increasing research has been directed toward understanding how affects cognitive ability in young adults. This study aims to explore impact of body mass index (BMI) on general and sleep quality impulsive trait mediate this relationship. Methods A total 1,205 adults from Human Connectome Project(HCP) project were included, questionnaires assessment tools conducted. Results BMI was negatively correlated with ability, acting as chain mediators between ability. Additionally, gender moderated effect quality, being more pronounced female Conclusion not only provided new insights into but also offered an important perspective influenced process. These findings provide a scientific basis for preventive measures against impairment

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Eating Behaviors in Adults with a Three-Factor Eating Scale According to Gender, Body Mass Index and Physical Activity Status: A Cross-Sectional Study

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25, P. 256 - 268

Published: April 29, 2025

Aim: Eating behavior affects the development of obesity and related health problems is to individual environmental factors. The aim study investigate relationship between eating behaviors characteristics such as gender, BMI, frequency physical activity. Method: 436 participants aged 18-65 living in Istanbul were included study. Participants filled out a survey form containing questions about sociodemographic habits Three-Factor Scale (TFEQ-R18) online. data analyzed with IBM SPSS 26 Statistical Package Program, significance level was accepted p&lt;0.05. Results: Female participants' cognitive restraint (p&lt;0.05) emotional (p&lt;0.001) factor scores found be significantly higher than male participants. According BMI classes, score underweight lower all other groups, obese overweight (p&lt;0.05). Obese had uncontrolled normal slightly participants, hunger sensitivity weight It determined that those who performed activity 1-3 or 3-5 times week did not perform (p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: adults may vary according class status. thought determining these differences will useful better understanding planning interventions for negative effects behaviors. this contribute how assessed using TFEQ-R18 classes levels Turkish adult population.

Language: Английский

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The effect of healthy eating attitude and eating behavior on diet quality in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 2, 2025

Background Nutrition is important in the management of type 2 diabetes and improved diet quality helps prevent diabetic complications. Objective The aim this study was to evaluate individuals with examine effect healthy eating attitude behavior on quality. Methods In study, 280 females 120 males were administered a questionnaire including general characteristics, adult scale towards scale. Healthy index-2015 scores calculated. Data evaluated using percentage, Independent Samples t test, Chi-square One-Way ANOVA, Correlation analysis. Results It found that 96.8% (n = 271) 92.5% 111) had poor needed improvement. attitudes among factors affecting An increase nutrition knowledge positive habits decrease supported an improvement Conclusions suboptimal. There relationship between behaviors. Improving quality, promoting attitudes, educating regulating behaviors may enhance success treatment.

Language: Английский

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