Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Abha, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Abha, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Dec;53:184-194. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.10.011. Epub 2024 Oct 11.
Night Eating Syndrome (NES) is a prevalent eating disorder that significantly impacts individuals' quality of life and well-being. However, most NES research has focused on adolescent populations, leaving a significant gap in our understanding of its prevalence and predictors among adults, particularly in the MENA region. This study, therefore, presents a novel contribution by filling this gap and determining the prevalence of NES and its predictors among adults in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
A descriptive correctional design was conducted on 714 adults randomly recruited from primary healthcare centers (PHCCs).
A self-administered questionnaire, which comprised a demographic and lifestyle data sheet and the Arabic version of the NES questionnaire, was used for data collection.
13.3 % of the participants reported having full syndrome of NES, with 16.1 % of males and 22.5 % of females reporting high NES awareness. Meanwhile, 14.4 % of the participants were non-emotional eaters. This finding is significant as it sheds light on the high prevalence of NES among Saudi adults. Significant differences were observed between NES and higher education, sleeping patterns, smoking habits, dietary type, and exercise routines, with an OR of 1.422, 40.78, 6.14, 66.70, and 4.47, respectively, and a p-value of <0.001.
NES was a common eating disorder among Saudi adults. Higher education, inadequate sleep, smoking, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise were the most significant predictors of NES. These findings underline the importance of addressing these factors in preventing and managing NES. Social media campaigns, awareness campaigns, and cognitive behavioral and mindfulness therapies could effectively address NES. However, further research is necessary to identify underlying causes and assess their association with comorbidities, providing a clear direction for future studies.
夜间进食综合征（NES）是一种普遍的饮食障碍，严重影响个体的生活质量和幸福感。然而，大多数 NES 研究都集中在青少年群体，因此，我们对成年人中 NES 的流行率及其预测因素的了解存在重大空白，特别是在 MENA 地区。本研究通过填补这一空白，确定沙特阿拉伯阿巴哈成年人中 NES 的流行率及其预测因素，因此做出了新颖的贡献。
在随机从初级保健中心（PHCC）招募的 714 名成年人中进行了描述性矫正设计。
使用自我管理问卷，其中包括人口统计学和生活方式数据表以及 NES 问卷的阿拉伯语版本，进行数据收集。
13.3%的参与者报告有完整的 NES 综合征，其中 16.1%的男性和 22.5%的女性报告有较高的 NES 意识。同时，14.4%的参与者是非情绪化进食者。这一发现意义重大，因为它揭示了 NES 在沙特成年人中的高流行率。NES 与较高的教育程度、睡眠模式、吸烟习惯、饮食类型和运动习惯之间存在显著差异，OR 分别为 1.422、40.78、6.14、66.70 和 4.47，p 值均<0.001。
NES 是沙特成年人中常见的饮食障碍。较高的教育程度、睡眠不足、吸烟、不健康的饮食和缺乏运动是 NES 的最显著预测因素。这些发现强调了在预防和管理 NES 中解决这些因素的重要性。社交媒体活动、宣传活动、认知行为和正念疗法可以有效地解决 NES 问题。然而，还需要进一步的研究来确定潜在的原因，并评估它们与合并症的关联，为未来的研究提供明确的方向。
