Are dietary patterns differently associated with differentiated levels of mental health problems? Results from a large cross-sectional study among Iranian manufacturing employees.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to classify participants based on mental health problems profile and to evaluate its relationship with dietary patterns among Iranian manufacturing employees.

Design

Observational study with a cross-sectional design.

Setting

This study was conducted in Esfahan Steel Company, one of the biggest Iranian industrial manufacturing companies.

Participants

Complete data on 2942 manufacturing employees, with a mean (SD) age of 36.68 (7.31) years, were analysed.

Outcome measures

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADA) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were used to evaluate anxiety and depression and psychological distress, respectively.

Results

Three major dietary patterns, namely 'western', 'healthy' and 'tra

SUBMITTER: Heidari Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6326271 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature