Variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various factors, including dietary habits, lifestyle choices, socio-economic status, cultural attitudes, academic stress, and access to mental health support services, influence the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Understanding these complex interactions is crucial for developing effective interventions to promote both physical and mental well-being among students in the region. Therefore, this systematic review aims at understanding the variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in the (GCC) countries.

Methods

This systematic review protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Review

SUBMITTER: Joma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11390687 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature