Perceived stress and diet quality in women of reproductive age: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor diet quality is associated with obesity-related morbidity and mortality. Psychological stress can increase unhealthy dietary choices, but evidence pertinent to women of reproductive age remains unclear. This paper systematically reviewed the literature to determine the association between psychological stress and diet quality in women of reproductive age.

Methods

Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Sciencedirect were searched. Data extraction was determined by the PEO. Inclusion criteria consisted of: English language, stress (exposure) measured in combination with diet quality (outcome), healthy women of reproductive age (18-49 years old (population)). Observational studies, due to the nature of the PEO, were included. Quality asse

SUBMITTER: Khaled K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7456060 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature