The relationship between the high-risk disordered eating and social network navigation among Saudi college females during the COVID pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disordered eating behaviors (DEBs) are complex health issues that may lead to negative physical and mental health outcomes among college students. More studies should be directed toward the screening of DEBs. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of DEBs among Saudi female university students and their association with social networking site (SNSs) usage and composite lifestyle behaviors during the unprecedented period of COVID-19.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 445 females recruited using stratified random sampling. The participants self-reported demographic, social, medical, and lifestyle data and completed the validated Arabic version of the Eating Attitudes Test-26, Social Networking Sites (SNSs) Usage Questionnaire, Bergen Social Media Add

SUBMITTER: Raja N AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486004 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature