Emotional eating is associated with premenstrual syndrome among university students in Palestine: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emotional eating is an abnormal eating behavior triggered by emotional states rather than physical hunger. It has been linked to various physiological, psychological, and lifestyle factors and is notably prevalent among females.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the association between emotional eating and premenstrual syndrome symptoms among female university students in Palestine.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted at Palestine Polytechnic University in the West Bank, Palestine, involving a sample of 450 female students.

Methods

Data were collected through a structured, self-administered questionnaire comprising sections on sociodemographic characteristics, medical history, lifestyle behaviors, and nutrition-related information. Stand

SUBMITTER: Wafa RAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12744009 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature