Risk factors for eating disorders among Chinese and international university students: a comparative cross-sectional study.

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Central European journal of public health Pub Date : 2022-12-01 DOI:10.21101/cejph.a6998

Areeba Yaqoob, Iqra Majeed, Hasnain Khalid, Shakeel Hussain, Muhammad Hamza Shahid, Fatima Majeed, Obaid-Ul- Hassan, Ijaz-Ul- Haq, Feng Qing

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) and their association with socio-demographic and behavioural factors among university students.

Methods: A cross-sectional study among university students (Chinese and international) in Nanjing, China. We collected the data from 877 students, of which 811 were eligible for this study. They submitted a self-administered questionnaire (Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire 6 (EDE-Q6) related to socio-demographic, health variables and lifestyle factors. Data were assessed with the help of SPSS software.

Results: A total of 401 Chinese and 410 international university students (49.44% vs. 50.55%) participated in this study. Binary logistic regression showed that young female adults of 18~25 years of age had more risk of developing eating disorders. Higher body mass index (BMI), such as overweight and obesity, were more influential risk factors (p < 0.001) for eating disorders. The significant risks (p < 0.001) EDs were found in students who were athletes, physically active, and involved in various extra-curricular activities. Alcohol and smoking were significant risk factors associated with eating disorders.

Conclusion: The results indicated higher risks of eating disorders followed by objective binge eating and compensatory behaviour. In this scenario, early assessment and treatment are necessary to reduce the burden of eating disorders and to promote good nutritional practices among university students.

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中国和国际大学生饮食失调的危险因素:一项比较横断面研究。

目的:调查大学生饮食失调(EDs)的患病率及其与社会人口学和行为因素的关系。方法:采用横断面调查方法，对南京地区在校大学生进行调查。我们收集了877名学生的数据，其中811名符合本研究的条件。他们提交了一份与社会人口学、健康变量和生活方式因素相关的自我管理问卷(饮食失调检查问卷6 (EDE-Q6))。采用SPSS软件对数据进行评估。结果:共有401名中国大学生和410名国际大学生(49.44%对50.55%)参与了本研究。二元logistic回归分析显示，18~25岁的年轻成年女性发生饮食失调的风险较高。较高的身体质量指数(BMI)，如超重和肥胖，是饮食失调更有影响的危险因素(p < 0.001)。在运动员、身体活跃、参加各种课外活动的学生中发现了显著的EDs风险(p < 0.001)。酒精和吸烟是与饮食失调相关的重要危险因素。结论:结果表明饮食失调的危险性较高，其次是客观暴食和代偿行为。在这种情况下，早期评估和治疗是必要的，以减轻饮食失调的负担，并在大学生中促进良好的营养习惯。

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