Prevalence and factors associated with regular fast-food consumption among adults in the UAE: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the prevalence and identify sociodemographic predictors of regular fast-food consumption (R-FFC) among United Arab Emirates (UAE) adults to inform public health nutrition responses to growing diet-related ill health in the region.

Design

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study using purposive, convenience sampling. Data were collected using an online survey adapted from two validated surveys and distributed via social media platforms. R-FFC was defined as visiting a fast-food restaurant to eat ≥ 2 times/week. Pearson's χ² tests and multiple binary logistic regression models were used to investigate prevalence and predictors of R-FFC. All statistical significance was considered at P-value < 0·05.

Setting

Community, adul

SUBMITTER: Al Rajabi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12809606 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature