Barr-Porter Makenzie, Sullivan Amelia, McNamara Jade
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA (MBP).
School of Food and Agriculture, University of Maine, Orono, ME, USA (AS, JM).
Am J Lifestyle Med. 2025 May 10:15598276251339613. doi: 10.1177/15598276251339613.
This study aimed to assess the relationship between mental health, health behaviors, and food security in young adults in a university environment. Young adults (N = 536) at two United States universities completed a survey assessing health behaviors and characteristics. Logistic regression determined the odds of anxiety and/or depression based on gender identity, body mass index (BMI), food security status (FSS), and sleep restfulness. Over one-third of students were food insecure (36.7%), and almost all reported anxiety (57%) and/or depression (39.1%). Students who identified as female, reported very low FSS, poor sleep, and had higher BMI were at greater odds for the prevalence of depression. Students with poor sleep and low FSS were more likely to report mental health challenges. Universities should focus on priorities and interventions among at-risk students.
本研究旨在评估大学环境中青年成年人的心理健康、健康行为与粮食安全之间的关系。美国两所大学的青年成年人（N = 536）完成了一项评估健康行为和特征的调查。逻辑回归根据性别认同、体重指数（BMI）、粮食安全状况（FSS）和睡眠安稳程度确定焦虑和/或抑郁的几率。超过三分之一的学生粮食不安全（36.7%），几乎所有人都报告有焦虑（57%）和/或抑郁（39.1%）。自我认定为女性、报告FSS极低、睡眠差且BMI较高的学生患抑郁症的几率更大。睡眠差和FSS低的学生更有可能报告心理健康方面的挑战。大学应关注高危学生的优先事项和干预措施。
