Prevalence of overweight and obesity and their impact on academic performance and psychological well-being among university students in 2024 in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence and impact of obesity and overweight is one of the main concerns among researchers worldwide. There are several consequences of overweight and obesity among students in developing countries like Bangladesh. Therefore, this study aims to explore the prevalence and impact of overweight or obesity on individuals' self-esteem and academic performance among university students in Bangladesh.

Methods and materials

This study is based on primary data that was collected from 600 students of Jahangirnagar University using a well-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic information, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-7). The summary statistics, the Fisher exact test, the

SUBMITTER: Emon HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630606 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature