A Body Shape Index and Body Roundness Index in Relation to Anxiety, Depression, and Psychological Distress in Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the large evidence on the association between obesity and psychological disorders, studies investigating new anthropometric indices in relation to mental health are limited. We aimed to explore the association between A Body Shape Index (ABSI) and Body Roundness Index (BRI) and common psychological disorders (anxiety, depression, and psychological distress) among Iranian adults.

Methods

In this cross-sectional investigation, anthropometric measures of 3213 Iranian adults were gathered using a validated self-reported questionnaire. ABSI and BRI values of participants were calculated through pre-defined formulas. General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) validated for Iranians were used to assess psychological distre

SUBMITTER: Lotfi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9083462 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature