Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between self-esteem and BMI depends on baseline BMI category in a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Some studies have reported associations between self-esteem and weight status, but longitudinal data on adults remain scarce. The aim of this population-based study was to analyze the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between self-esteem and body mass index (BMI) and to investigate whether baseline BMI has an impact on this association.

Methods

In 2016, 29,735 participants aged ≥ 18 years in the NutriNet-Santé cohort completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. BMI was self-reported yearly over a 4-year period. Association between self-esteem and BMI was assessed using mixed models and logistic regressions. Analyses were stratified by BMI (categorical) at baseline and adjusted on sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics.

Results

At baseline,

SUBMITTER: Robert M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797749 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature