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This study aims to explore the associations between sociodemographic, health-related, psychological, and dietary factors with generalized anxiety symptoms in Saudi adults.

August 13, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Dietary Habits Associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Adults Living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Large Cross-Sectional Study

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MGMai Adil GhabashiUmm al-Qura University

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Cross-sectional study identifies sociodemographic and dietary influences on anxiety symptoms in adults, suggesting future mental health initiatives.

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This study aims to explore the associations between sociodemographic, health-related, psychological, and dietary factors with generalized anxiety symptoms in Saudi adults.
Conducted a cross-sectional study with an online convenience sample of 2044 adults.
Participants completed self-reported measures and the GAD-7 screening instrument for anxiety symptoms.
Used multiple logistic regression to identify associations with moderate-to-severe generalized anxiety symptoms.
33.2% of participants reported moderate-to-severe generalized anxiety symptoms.
Women had higher odds of symptoms than men (OR = 2.57, 95% CI: 1.71–3.87; p < 0.001).
Daily soft drink consumption was linked to higher odds of symptoms (OR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.18–2.22; p = 0.002).

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Mai Adil Ghabashi (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76d82b0e0cff3f6408cf https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14162479

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Cross-sectional study identifies sociodemographic and dietary influences on anxiety symptoms in adults, suggesting future mental health initiatives.

Sociodemographic Characteristics and Dietary Habits Associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Adults Living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Large Cross-Sectional Study

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Sociodemographic Characteristics and Dietary Habits Associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms in Adults Living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Large Cross-Sectional Study

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