Night Eating Syndrome Among University Students in Bangladesh: Investigation of Prevalence and Associated Factors.

Journal: Brain and behavior

Volume: 14

Issue: 10

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh. Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh. School of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Family Health University, Teshie, Accra, Ghana. Institute of Public Health Nutrition, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Department of Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh. Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Department of Health Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA.

Abstract summary 

Night eating syndrome (NES) has been associated with psychological issues and academic performance among university students in several countries, yet research on NES in Bangladesh remains limited. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine the prevalence and factors associated with NES among university students in the country.This cross-sectional study included 500 students from five public universities in Bangladesh. A validated 14-item night eating questionnaire was used to assess NES as the outcome variable. Demographic factors, depressive symptoms measured via the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and internet addiction levels measured via Orman's Internet Addiction Survey (OIAS) were explored as predictor variables. A multiple binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify the correlation of NES and its associated factors, with results presented as adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and level of significance set at p values < 0.05.The prevalence of NES among participants was 16.6% (mean age = 21.6 years, 53.6% male). Adjusted binary logistic regression revealed that male participants (AOR = 2.03, 95% CI = 1.09-3.74, p = 0.024), smoking (AOR = 1.92, 95% CI = 1.02-4.44, p = 0.044), depressive symptoms (AOR = 2.17, 95% CI = 1.26-3.72, p = 0.005), and severe internet addiction (AOR = 2.69, 95% CI = 1.28-5.62, p = 0.009) were significantly associated with increased odds of experiencing NES.These findings underscore the need for heightened healthy eating awareness programs along with targeted mental health interventions with students attending Bangladeshi universities. Further research that explores longitudinal patterns of NES and the risk factors addressed in this study is warranted to better understand and inform the development of future interventions to benefit the Bangladeshi university student population.

Authors & Co-authors:  Sahrin Sumaia S Banna Md Hasan Al MHA Hamiduzzaman Mohammad M Gbordzoe Newton I NI Disu Tasnim Rahman TR Akter Shammy S Mouly Humayra Alam HA Hasan M M Mehedi MMM Brazendale Keith K

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Citations :  Abid, M. T. , Al Banna M. H., Akter S., et al. 2023. “Prevalence and Predictors of Binge Eating Disorder Symptoms Among a Sample of University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Survey.” Health Science Reports 6: e1668.
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Identifiers
Doi : e70118
SSN : 2162-3279
Study Population
Male
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
depression;internet addiction;night eating syndrome;university students
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study,Longitudinal Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States