Association between anxiety symptoms on risky e-biking riding behavior among adolescents: based on gut-brain axis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the association between anxiety symptoms and risky e-bike riding behavior (RERB) among adolescents and to explore whether gut microbiota mediates this relationship.

Methods

Adolescents using e-bikes were recruited through a combined online and offline recruitment approach. Data collection involved supervised electronic questionnaire completion in face-to-face settings, with biological samples collected independently by participants. Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale. RERB were evaluated via a structured questionnaire, yielding separate scores for aggressive behaviors (ABS), violation behaviors (VBS), and negligent behaviors (NES), along with total behavior scores (TBS). Fecal samples were o

SUBMITTER: Zhou L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856164 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature