Risk of eating disorders among nursing students at Duy Tan university 2023

Abstract

Objectives: Describe the proportion of the risk of eating disorders among nursing students and identify some factors related to the risk of eating disorders among nursing students at Duy Tan University in 2023.  Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 200 nursing students at Duy Tan University.  Results: The percentage of nursing students at risk of eating disorders accounted for 23.5%. Some factors related to the risk of eating disorders were academic year, living status, perception of learning, time spent using the internet, stress, anxiety, and depression (p < 0.05).  Conclusion: The proportion of nursing students at risk of eating disorders was relatively high, so it is necessary to have interventions to prevent the risk of eating disorders for students, especially final-year students and those living alone. In addition, students with mental health problems such as stress, anxiety, and depression also need a screening program to prevent the risk of eating disorders.