Association between weight perception and perceived stress among Korean adults from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

ABSTRACT: Although several studies showed a correlation between weight perception and depression, the association between weight perception and perceived stress is unclear. This study explored this association using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey with 37,022 participants. Participants were grouped based on how they perceived their body versus real body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference: accurate, underperception, or overperception. Stress was assessed through a questionnaire. The logistic regression analysis was performed, and odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) was presented. The results showed a correlation between overperception and higher perceived stress. This correlation was especially apparent in women with significant OR and 95% CIs of 1.15

SUBMITTER: Cha DU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11496661 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature