Determination of Eating Disorder Risk in University Students By Logistic Regression

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the variables affecting the risk of eating disorder among university students. The study was conducted with a total of 1080 people, 784 women and 296 men, at a state and aprivate university in Istanbul. Datas were collected by personal information form, Rezzy Eating Disorders Scale and questionnaire form. In the analysis of the data, logistic regression was used to describe the relationship between variables; percentage and frequency was used to define the group. Risk factors for the whole group are being female, younger age, increased body mass index, not eating regularly with the family, the presence of restrictive eating habits, eating fast food, not being able to control the amount of food eaten, in the amount eaten according to the feeling at the time of the meal, being a worried person, being a competitive person, changing emotions quickly, not seeing oneself as a successful person and having a romantic relationship. In women, the variables that increase the risk of eating disorders most are the restriction of eating (2.75 times) and smoking (2.02 times). In men, the variables that most increase the risk of eating disorders are restrictive behavior (3.81 times) and being an anxious person (3.08 times). For the whole group, the variables that most increased the risk of eating disorders are restrictive eating (3.04 times) and being female (1.81 times). Variances explained for women, man and the whole group are %31, %42,6 and %33,2, respectively. Various variables associated with nutrition and psychology may have an impact on the risk of eating disorder. University students at risk of eating disorders should be identified and be provided psychological counseling and nutrition counseling for them.

Keywords

• Eatind disorders risk
• Logistic regression
• University students
• Eating Disorder Risk