Key result
Body mass index was significantly inversely correlated with anxiety levels among university students (p < 0.019).
Why the study?
Mood disorders could be related to obesity, and changes in anxiety level are also thought to influence BMI, prompting investigation into their relationship.
Population
80 male and female students aged 18 to 25 years from Ahlia University
Authors
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Inverse BMI-anxiety link in students is hypothesis-generating; longitudinal studies needed before any clinical consideration.
Cross-Sectional (n=80)
No
Effect estimate: negative correlation
p-value: p=<0.019
There is a significant inverse relationship between BMI and anxiety levels among university students.
Tantawy et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Anxiety (n=80). Body Mass Index was evaluated on Relationship between BMI and anxiety status (negative correlation, p=<0.019). Body mass index was significantly inversely correlated with anxiety levels among university students (p < 0.019).
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