General somatic health and lifestyle habits in individuals with obsessive- compulsive disorder: an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been associated with a broad range of health-related issues. Unhealthy lifestyle habits such as physical inactivity, an unhealthy diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption are hypothesized to contribute to this association. However, the lifestyle habits of individuals with OCD have been scarcely investigated. In this international survey, we explored the physical health and lifestyle habits of adults with a self-reported diagnosis of OCD.

Methods

An online global survey available in seven languages was disseminated through interest organizations and social media between July 2021 and March 2022. The survey included questions relating to socio-demographic variables and clinical characteristics (including OCD symptom severity - a

SUBMITTER: Holmberg A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10840209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature