Eating habits and mental health among the university students in Bangladeshi
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Mental health issues among university students are rising worldwide, including in Bangladesh. There is a notable research gap on the mental health and eating behaviors among Bangladeshi private university students. Therefore, this study addressed the association between eating behavior and mental health problems (such as depression, anxiety, and stress) among Bangladeshi private university students.
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A cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 university students from December 2023 to May 2024 using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, which included socio-demographic information, dietary assessment, which was assessed using a developed questionnaire, and mental health measurement using the Depression Anxiety and Stress scale (DA22-21). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors associated with mental health. Odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to quantify the relationship.
Institutions
- Bangladesh University of Health Sciences
- Texas Tech University
- Bangladesh University of Professionals