Associations among social jetlag, sleep ‐related characteristics, premenstrual symptoms, depression, and body mass index of female nursing students

This study aimed to identify the predictors of female nursing students ’ body mass index (BMI), including social jetlag.Design and MethodsThis secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey conducted in 2015 included data of 304 female undergraduate nursing students. A hierarchical regression analysis was performed to identify the predictors of BMI.FindingsSocial jetlag was the most potent predictor of BMI, followed by premenstrual symptoms and sleep quality.Practice ImplicationsThis study presents foundational data for developing interventions for social jetlag management as a strategy to prevent obesity in female nursing students by identifying factors predicting BMI.
Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research