Determinants of Adherence to The Mediterranean Diet and Depressive Symptoms in Turkish Young Adults

Jiyan Aslan Ceylan; Aylin Bayındır Gümüş

Makale detayları

Determinants of Adherence to The Mediterranean Diet and Depressive Symptoms in Turkish Young Adults

Yazarlar:

Jiyan Aslan Ceylan | Aylin Bayındır Gümüş

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.131-140

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340365

pISSN:

2564-7288

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the effects of adherence to the Mediterranean diet MD on depression risk in young adults and to understand potential associations. Material and Methods: An online survey form was sent to university students in Türkiye, and 479 participated in this cross-sectional study. Adherence to the MD was decided using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener MEDAS. Beck Depression Inventory BDI was applied to measure the presence of manifestations of depression. Multivariate linear regression models were used for the determinants of MEDAS and BDI scores. Results: 73 males and 406 females with a mean age of 21.62.3 years and a mean body mass index of 22.03.5 kgm2 participated in the study. While 61.8 had a moderate adherence to the MD, 54.9 had a mild or moderate BDI level. According to models, regular exercise, presence of NCDs, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet were MEDAS scores determinants, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet and BMI were for BDI score p0.05. Conclusion: The relationship between the MD and depression is complex and encompasses several dimensions. More comprehensive and long-term studies, considering the influence of individual differences and other factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle, may help to reveal this effect more clearly.

 Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the effects of adherence to the Mediterranean diet MD on depression risk in young adults and to understand potential associations. Material and Methods: An online survey form was sent to university students in Türkiye, and 479 participated in this cross-sectional study. Adherence to the MD was decided using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener MEDAS. Beck Depression Inventory BDI was applied to measure the presence of manifestations of depression. Multivariate linear regression models were used for the determinants of MEDAS and BDI scores. Results: 73 males and 406 females with a mean age of 21.62.3 years and a mean body mass index of 22.03.5 kgm2 participated in the study. While 61.8 had a moderate adherence to the MD, 54.9 had a mild or moderate BDI level. According to models, regular exercise, presence of NCDs, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet were MEDAS scores determinants, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet and BMI were for BDI score p0.05. Conclusion: The relationship between the MD and depression is complex and encompasses several dimensions. More comprehensive and long-term studies, considering the influence of individual differences and other factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle, may help to reveal this effect more clearly.

 Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the effects of adherence to the Mediterranean diet MD on depression risk in young adults and to understand potential associations. Material and Methods: An online survey form was sent to university students in Türkiye, and 479 participated in this cross-sectional study. Adherence to the MD was decided using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener MEDAS. Beck Depression Inventory BDI was applied to measure the presence of manifestations of depression. Multivariate linear regression models were used for the determinants of MEDAS and BDI scores. Results: 73 males and 406 females with a mean age of 21.62.3 years and a mean body mass index of 22.03.5 kgm2 participated in the study. While 61.8 had a moderate adherence to the MD, 54.9 had a mild or moderate BDI level. According to models, regular exercise, presence of NCDs, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet were MEDAS scores determinants, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet and BMI were for BDI score p0.05. Conclusion: The relationship between the MD and depression is complex and encompasses several dimensions. More comprehensive and long-term studies, considering the influence of individual differences and other factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle, may help to reveal this effect more clearly.

 Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the effects of adherence to the Mediterranean diet MD on depression risk in young adults and to understand potential associations. Material and Methods: An online survey form was sent to university students in Türkiye, and 479 participated in this cross-sectional study. Adherence to the MD was decided using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener MEDAS. Beck Depression Inventory BDI was applied to measure the presence of manifestations of depression. Multivariate linear regression models were used for the determinants of MEDAS and BDI scores. Results: 73 males and 406 females with a mean age of 21.62.3 years and a mean body mass index of 22.03.5 kgm2 participated in the study. While 61.8 had a moderate adherence to the MD, 54.9 had a mild or moderate BDI level. According to models, regular exercise, presence of NCDs, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet were MEDAS scores determinants, and adherence to an adequatebalanced diet and BMI were for BDI score p0.05. Conclusion: The relationship between the MD and depression is complex and encompasses several dimensions. More comprehensive and long-term studies, considering the influence of individual differences and other factors such as genetics, environment, and lifestyle, may help to reveal this effect more clearly.

Makale detayları

Determinants of Adherence to The Mediterranean Diet and Depressive Symptoms in Turkish Young Adults

Yazarlar:

Jiyan Aslan Ceylan | Aylin Bayındır Gümüş

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.131-140

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340365

pISSN:

2564-7288

Mediterranean diet

depression

body mass index

multivariate linear regression

Sayı

Makale detayları

Determinants of Adherence to The Mediterranean Diet and Depressive Symptoms in Turkish Young Adults

Yazarlar: Jiyan Aslan Ceylan | Aylin Bayındır Gümüş

Yayıncı: Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar: Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi: Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.131-140

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 1/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001340365

pISSN: 2564-7288

Mediterranean diet

depression

body mass index

multivariate linear regression

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Jiyan Aslan Ceylan | Aylin Bayındır Gümüş

Yayıncı:

Dokuz Eylul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Dergi:

Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.131-140

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

1/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001340365

pISSN:

2564-7288