Cheikh Ismail Leila, Osaili Tareq M, Mohamad Maysm N, Hashim Mona, Stojanovska Lily, Al Daour Rameez, Nader Dalal, Alrayis Hanoof, Alzaabi Nouf Sultan, Elbarag Lojain, Binkhadim Shaikha, Jarrar Amjad H, Al Dhaheri Ayesha S, Hasan Hayder
Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates.
Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 2JD UK.
Heliyon. 2022 Jun 22;8(6):e09768. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09768. eCollection 2022 Jun.
University student transition from living at home to more independent living which might influence their eating habits. This study aims to assess the effect of psychosocial factors on eating habits among university students.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 529 students at the University of Sharjah. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on dietary habits, social, and psychological factors. The height and weight were also measured.
More than one-third of participants were classified as overweight or obese (37.6%) and 39.1% reported not engaging in regular physical activity. Less than half of the participants consumed breakfast daily (45.4%) and 83.2% consumed less than two liters of water per day. Only 28.7% and 34.0% of participants consumed fruits and vegetables daily, respectively. Almost 80% of participants reported eating when they were bored, 83.7% ate when feeling happy, and 56.5% ate when they were sad. Eating habits score was significantly lower among unmarried participants (p = 0.03), those not living with their family (p < 0.001), smokers (p = 0.001), those not engaging in regular physical activity (p < 0.001), and those who reported eating uncontrollably (p = 0.007).
Psychosocial factors were important indicators of dietary habits among students. Implementing nutrition education campaigns and health-related courses at the university are recommended.
大学生从居家生活过渡到更加独立的生活，这可能会影响他们的饮食习惯。本研究旨在评估心理社会因素对大学生饮食习惯的影响。
在沙迦大学对529名学生进行了一项横断面研究。参与者完成了一份关于饮食习惯、社会和心理因素的自填式问卷。还测量了身高和体重。
超过三分之一的参与者被归类为超重或肥胖（37.6%），39.1%的人报告没有定期进行体育活动。不到一半的参与者每天吃早餐（45.4%），83.2%的人每天饮水量少于两升。分别只有28.7%和34.0%的参与者每天吃水果和蔬菜。近80%的参与者报告在无聊时吃东西，83.7%的人在开心时吃东西，56.5%的人在悲伤时吃东西。未婚参与者（p = 0.03）、不住在家里的人（p < 0.001）、吸烟者（p = 0.001）、没有定期进行体育活动的人（p < 0.001）以及那些报告饮食不受控制的人（p = 0.007）的饮食习惯得分显著较低。
心理社会因素是学生饮食习惯的重要指标。建议在大学开展营养教育活动和与健康相关的课程。
