Understanding eating behaviours, mental health and weight change in young adults: protocol paper for an international longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding the complexities of change in eating behaviours, mental health, well-being and weight is crucial to inform healthcare and service provision, particularly in light of the exacerbating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to address the need for more comprehensive cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence, by tracking eating behaviours, mental health, health related behaviours and weight over a 12-month period, in a sample of young adults (18-35 years) in the UK and Australia.

Methods and analysis

Online surveys administered via the Prolific online research platform will be used for data collection at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. The survey (approximately 45 min) measures demographics, the impact of COVID-19, body mass index (BMI),

SUBMITTER: Whatnall M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9528627 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature