A cross-sectional evaluation of binge-eating behavior and its correlation with anxiety disorders among adolescents in Northern Saudi Arabia: implications for future generations DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed M. Alhuwaydi

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Background and aim Binge-eating behavior anxiety disorders pose a significant public health issue worldwide, as it has severe implications for both the physical mental of adolescent population. The present study evaluated prevalence binge-eating behavior, disorders, associated factors among northern Saudi Furthermore, we assessed correlation between binge eating anxiety. Methods population-based cross-sectional was carried out adolescents in Aljouf region Arabia from June 2023 to December 2023. A total 384 eligible participants were selected using convenience sampling method. used pretested Arabic version scale (BES) Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) assess target Spearman test determined strength direction BES HAM-A scores. logistic regression analysis applied find participants. Results Of participants, moderate behaviors found 11.2% 8.3% respondents, respectively. Regarding severity by scale, mild, moderate, shown 12.8%, 9.6%, 7.5% Also, positive scores, with coefficient 0.26 p-value 0.001. being female (p = 0.001), 0.004), (P 0.001) significantly behavior. Conclusion research findings advocate implementation targeted interventions support services aimed at decreasing anxiety, thereby promoting overall well-being building stronger future generations. Moreover, is recommended that optional courses about be incorporated into curricula schools universities.

Language: Английский

The association of binge eating with internet addiction, body shape concerns, and BMI among university students in the United Arab Emirates DOI Creative Commons
Hadia Radwan, Dana N. Abdelrahim, Tareq M. Osaili

et al.

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Binge-eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating with university students being particularly vulnerable. The study aimed to investigate association between binge and Internet addiction (IA), body shape (BS) concerns, mass index (BMI) among students. In this cross-sectional study, 448 (221 males 227 females) aged 18 25 years were recruited. A multicomponent questionnaire included socio-demographic information, validated scales such as International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Binge-Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7), Addiction Test (IAT), Body Shape (BSQ). Anthropometric measurements [weight, height, waist circumference (WC)] recorded, BMI was calculated. findings reported that approximately 31% of participants at risk BED, 24.3% had moderate/severe IA, 27.8% moderate/marked concerned about their BS, 41.1% overweight/obese. BED significantly associated IA (OR = 1.06, 95%CI: 0.34–0.93; p < 0.005), BS concerns 1.39, 95%CI:0.90–2.16; 0.001), 1.74, 95%CI:1.16–2.60; WC 1.78, 1.16–2.75; 0.006). Regression analysis showed a highly significant positive WC, BSQ, identified strongest predictor for (β 0.23, 0.001). This underscores need targeted national initiatives awareness programs promote balanced food consumption, healthy internet use, increased physical activity young adults both sexes. By fostering these habits, interventions can reduce support overall mental well-being in population. problem, especially looked how related (BS), involved 25. They filled out questionnaires weight, size measured. highlight high prevalence its strong associations BMI. suggests there's help men women eat healthily, stay active, practice use from experts like psychologists, counselors, nutritionists.

Language: Английский

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Body shape concerns, sexual satisfaction, and associated factors among patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome DOI Open Access
Aseel Awad Alsaidan, Ashokkumar Thirunavukkarasu,

Hani Hathath Alsulami

et al.

Saudi Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 46(1), P. 94 - 101

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objectives:

To determine body shape concerns (BSCs), sexual satisfaction, and associated factors in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Methods:

Using a structured validated questionnaire, cross-sectional survey was carried out at the Maternity Children's Hospital Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected between August 2023 June 2024. We included adult PCOS who had completed least one follow-up visit. used multivariate analysis to BSC function. Spearman's correlation executed assess concerning these 2 aspects.

Results:

Of 432 studied, nearly half (50.9%) some degree of dysfunction (50.5%). Body concern exhibited significant association age (p=0.001), education (p=0.017), occupation (p=0.005), status (p=0.005). Sexual function satisfaction significantly mass index existence other comorbidities (p=0.011). Additionally, study revealed negative relationship assessment (Spearman's rho= -0.567; p=0.001).

Conclusion:

This encourages healthcare providers proactively query apprehension among patients. These findings may guide health caregivers, policymakers, scholars developing measures improve quality life women PCOS.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese body shape questionnaire short form for assessing eating disorder symptoms among university students DOI Creative Commons
Gao Zeng, Jing Zhao, Xi Liu

et al.

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

Published: May 30, 2025

Background Body shape concerns have emerged in eating disorders as a public health issue among adolescents worldwide. The psychometric properties of the Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) remain underexplored Chinese university students with disorder symptoms. This study aims to evaluate reliability and validity version BSQ context symptoms students. Methods A stratified random sample 858 (age, mean ± SD = 19.91 1.18) participated study. surveys comprised EDE-QS assess body Eating were defined scores equal or greater than 15 on EDE-QS. Results demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s α 0.92) robust construct validity. Confirmatory factor analysis supported original single-factor structure satisfactory fit indices (Average Variance Extracted 0.58, Composite Reliability 0.92, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Normed Fit Index Goodness 0.91, Comparative 0.93, Root Mean Square Error Approximation 0.09, Standardized Residual 0.03, Tucker-Lewis 0.96). showed significant correlations ( p &lt; 0.01). Conclusion demonstrates symptoms, supporting its use reliable valid assessment tool population.

Language: Английский

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A cross-sectional evaluation of binge-eating behavior and its correlation with anxiety disorders among adolescents in Northern Saudi Arabia: implications for future generations DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed M. Alhuwaydi

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Background and aim Binge-eating behavior anxiety disorders pose a significant public health issue worldwide, as it has severe implications for both the physical mental of adolescent population. The present study evaluated prevalence binge-eating behavior, disorders, associated factors among northern Saudi Furthermore, we assessed correlation between binge eating anxiety. Methods population-based cross-sectional was carried out adolescents in Aljouf region Arabia from June 2023 to December 2023. A total 384 eligible participants were selected using convenience sampling method. used pretested Arabic version scale (BES) Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) assess target Spearman test determined strength direction BES HAM-A scores. logistic regression analysis applied find participants. Results Of participants, moderate behaviors found 11.2% 8.3% respondents, respectively. Regarding severity by scale, mild, moderate, shown 12.8%, 9.6%, 7.5% Also, positive scores, with coefficient 0.26 p-value 0.001. being female (p = 0.001), 0.004), (P 0.001) significantly behavior. Conclusion research findings advocate implementation targeted interventions support services aimed at decreasing anxiety, thereby promoting overall well-being building stronger future generations. Moreover, is recommended that optional courses about be incorporated into curricula schools universities.

Language: Английский

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