Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
April 19, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Beyond Psychological Trauma: Associations of Nutritional Status with Depression in Child and Adolescent Victims of Crime

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

ADAhmet DepreliEAEmre AdıgüzelBÇBurcu Çavdar

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Cross-sectional study examines nutritional impact on depression severity in child victims, suggesting intervention opportunities.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how nutritional status affects depression severity in children and adolescents who are victims of crime.
  • Cross-sectional study involving 72 children and adolescents aged 10–16 years.
  • Nutritional status assessed via anthropometric measurements and diet quality index.
  • Depression severity evaluated using the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale.
  • Statistical analysis included Pearson’s correlation and regression methods.
  • Depression severity positively correlated with body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and dietary energy intake.
  • Negative correlations were found with vitamin C intake, dietary fiber, and diet quality scores.
  • Regression analysis indicated significant effects of lower diet quality and higher body fat on depression severity.

Cite This Study

Depreli et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e47440010ef96374d90073https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14081075
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share