Association between dental fear and eating disorders and Body Mass Index among Finnish university students: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the association between eating disorders (ED) and dental fear. This study investigated the association between dental fear and EDs through body mass index (BMI), and SCOFF (sick, control, one stone, fat, food) questionnaire among Finnish university students. We hypothesised that dental fear is associated with EDs and BMI.

Methods

We used the latest data from the Finnish University Student Health Survey 2016. This survey targeted undergraduate Finnish students (n = 10,000) of academic universities and universities of applied sciences. We enquired about e.g. age, gender, height, weight, educational sector and perceived mental well-being. We used the SCOFF questionnaire to assess those at risk for developing EDs. The question 'Do you feel scared

SUBMITTER: Sharifian MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7934505 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature