Social media use impacts body image and eating behavior in pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Zeeni ◽  
J. Abi Kharma ◽  
L. Mattar
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use

scholarly journals Social Media, Body Image and Resistance Training: Creating the Perfect ‘Me’ with Dietary Supplements, Anabolic Steroids and SARM’s

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luuk Hilkens ◽  
Maarten Cruyff ◽  
Liesbeth Woertman ◽  
Jeroen Benjamins ◽  
Catharine Evers
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Few studies have assessed the use of dietary supplements, anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) and selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM) in male gym users. The comparison of physical appearance with others on social media and the exposure to fitness-related content on social media (i.e., image-centric social media use) may have a profound role in using these compounds due to its role in creating negative body images in male gym users. Objective Provide contemporary data on the use of dietary supplements, AAS and SARM among young male gym users, and test the hypothesis that social media is associated with the use of dietary supplements, AAS and SARM, as a result of a negative body image. Methods In this cross-sectional study, conducted in the Netherlands, male gym users (N = 2269; 24 ± 6 years) completed an online questionnaire including self-reported measures regarding resistance training participation, image-centric social media use, dietary supplement intake, and body image. The prevalence of AAS and SARM use was assessed with randomized response, a technique to ask sensitive questions indirectly. Results Of all participants, 83% used ergogenic dietary supplements (mainly protein and creatine), and an estimated 9 versus 2.7% had ever used AAS versus SARM. Image-centric social media use was positively associated with the use of dietary supplements (r = .26; p < 0.01) and AAS (p < 0.05), but not SARM. Image-centric social media use was associated with a more dissatisfied body image (r = .34; p < 0.01). Body image did not mediate the relationship between image-centric social media use and the use of doping compounds. Conclusions The use of dietary supplements in young male gym users is exorbitant, with the use of AAS and SARM being substantial. Image-centric social media use is positively associated with the use of dietary supplements and AAS.

scholarly journals Social Media Use, Unhealthy Lifestyles, and the Risk of Miscarriage Among Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Prospective Observational Study

10.2196/25241 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e25241
Author(s):  
Xiaotong Zhang ◽  
Jue Liu ◽  
Na Han ◽  
Jing Yin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
The Impact

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to normal life and disrupted social and economic function worldwide. However, little is known about the impact of social media use, unhealthy lifestyles, and the risk of miscarriage among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective This study aims to assess the association between social media use, unhealthy lifestyles, and the risk of miscarriage among pregnant women in the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Methods In this prospective cohort study, 456 singleton pregnant women in mainland China were recruited during January and February 2020. Sociodemographic characteristics, history of previous health, social media use, and current lifestyles were collected at baseline, and we followed up about the occurrence of miscarriage. Log-binomial regression models were used to estimate the risk ratios (RRs) of miscarriage for women with different exposures to COVID-19–specific information. Results Among all the 456 pregnant women, there were 82 (18.0%) who did no physical activities, 82 (18.0%) with inadequate dietary diversity, 174 (38.2%) with poor sleep quality, and 54 (11.8%) spending >3 hours on reading COVID-19 news per day. Women with excessive media use (>3 hours) were more likely to be previously pregnant (P=.03), have no physical activity (P=.003), have inadequate dietary diversity (P=.03), and have poor sleep quality (P<.001). The prevalence of miscarriage was 16.0% (n=73; 95% CI 12.6%-19.4%). Compared with women who spent 0.5-2 hours (25/247, 10.1%) on reading COVID-19 news per day, miscarriage prevalence in women who spent <0.5 hours (5/23, 21.7%), 2-3 hours (26/132, 19.7%), and >3 hours (17/54, 31.5%) was higher (P<.001). Miscarriage prevalence was also higher in pregnant women with poor sleep quality (39/174, 22.4% vs 34/282, 12.1%; P=.003) and a high education level (66/368, 17.9% vs 7/88, 8.0%; P=.02). In the multivariable model, poor sleep quality (adjusted RR 2.06, 95% CI 1.24-3.44; P=.006), 2-3 hours of media use daily (adjusted RR 1.74, 95% CI 1.02-2.97; P=.04), and >3 hours of media use daily (adjusted RR 2.56, 95% CI 1.43-4.59; P=.002) were associated with miscarriage. In the sensitivity analysis, results were still stable. Conclusions Pregnant women with excessive media use were more likely to have no physical activity, inadequate dietary diversity, and poor sleep quality. Excessive media use and poor sleep quality were associated with a higher risk of miscarriage. Our findings highlight the importance of healthy lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Does Body Mass Index Influence Social Media Use? An Exploration of Social Media Use in College Students (P04-009-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Padideh Haddadian ◽  
Catherine Coccia
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Dietetic Students

Abstract Objectives To examine the relationship between college dietetic students’ body mass index (BMI), body image, social desirability and social media use. Methods This study is a secondary data analysis. The study population consisted of 42 male and female nutrition and dietetic students at a large southeastern University. The demographics of the students were 70.7% White, 17.1% Black, 9.8% Asian, 2.4% American Indian and 46.3% identified as Hispanic. The sample included 41.4% undergraduate and 58.5% graduate students. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and general linear regression was conducted using SPSSv20. Results Regression analysis indicated that social desirability (t = −2.23, P = .03) and BMI category (t = −2.18, P = .04) were both negatively related to the number of social media platforms students participated in. Body image had no relationship with the number of platforms students engaged with (t = −.301, P = .765). However, number of hours spent on social media platforms increased as BMI categorization increased [F = 3.654, P = 0.22]. Conclusions Student BMI and social desirability were related to the number of social media platforms students engage in and the amount of time they spend posting information online. Future studies are needed to further examine the role body image, BMI and social desirability play in student online behavior. Funding Sources Private.

scholarly journals Social Media Use, Unhealthy Lifestyles, and the Risk of Miscarriage Among Pregnant Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Prospective Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaotong Zhang ◽  
Jue Liu ◽  
Na Han ◽  
Jing Yin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to normal life and disrupted social and economic function worldwide. However, little is known about the impact of social media use, unhealthy lifestyles, and the risk of miscarriage among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess the association between social media use, unhealthy lifestyles, and the risk of miscarriage among pregnant women in the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in China. METHODS In this prospective cohort study, 456 singleton pregnant women in mainland China were recruited during January and February 2020. Sociodemographic characteristics, history of previous health, social media use, and current lifestyles were collected at baseline, and we followed up about the occurrence of miscarriage. Log-binomial regression models were used to estimate the risk ratios (RRs) of miscarriage for women with different exposures to COVID-19–specific information. RESULTS Among all the 456 pregnant women, there were 82 (18.0%) who did no physical activities, 82 (18.0%) with inadequate dietary diversity, 174 (38.2%) with poor sleep quality, and 54 (11.8%) spending &gt;3 hours on reading COVID-19 news per day. Women with excessive media use (&gt;3 hours) were more likely to be previously pregnant (<i>P</i>=.03), have no physical activity (<i>P</i>=.003)<i>,</i> have inadequate dietary diversity (<i>P</i>=.03), and have poor sleep quality (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). The prevalence of miscarriage was 16.0% (n=73; 95% CI 12.6%-19.4%). Compared with women who spent 0.5-2 hours (25/247, 10.1%) on reading COVID-19 news per day, miscarriage prevalence in women who spent &lt;0.5 hours (5/23, 21.7%), 2-3 hours (26/132, 19.7%), and &gt;3 hours (17/54, 31.5%) was higher (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). Miscarriage prevalence was also higher in pregnant women with poor sleep quality (39/174, 22.4% vs 34/282, 12.1%; <i>P</i>=.003) and a high education level (66/368, 17.9% vs 7/88, 8.0%; <i>P</i>=.02). In the multivariable model, poor sleep quality (adjusted RR 2.06, 95% CI 1.24-3.44; <i>P</i>=.006), 2-3 hours of media use daily (adjusted RR 1.74, 95% CI 1.02-2.97; <i>P</i>=.04), and &gt;3 hours of media use daily (adjusted RR 2.56, 95% CI 1.43-4.59; <i>P</i>=.002) were associated with miscarriage. In the sensitivity analysis, results were still stable. CONCLUSIONS Pregnant women with excessive media use were more likely to have no physical activity, inadequate dietary diversity, and poor sleep quality. Excessive media use and poor sleep quality were associated with a higher risk of miscarriage. Our findings highlight the importance of healthy lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The Effect of Stress and Social Media Use on the Eating Behavior in University Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 149-154
Author(s):  
Sedef Duran ◽  
Ayca Cetinbas ◽  
Tuba Basaran ◽  
Ali Kara ◽  
Binevs Elgun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Behavior Disorder ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Significant Difference

Aim: It is possible to be phisicially and mentally healthy and maintain health at every stage of life with adequate and balanced nutrition. Stress, social media, family and peer influence are also factors affecting the nutrition attitude. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of stress and social media usage on eating behaviors in university students. Methods: Retrospective-descriptive study data were collected by using the interview form consisted of four parts. Those four parts were “general informations” for demographic informations, “Eating Attitudes Test” for eating attitudes diagnosis, “Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale” for diagnosis of psychological disorders and “Social Media Use”. Results: A total of 422 people, 329 women and 93 men participated in the survey conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Trakya University. There was a statistically significant difference between stress degree and eating behavior disorder and it was determined that the increase in stress severity caused abnormal eating behavior. There was a statistically significant difference between the time allocated to social media and eating behavior disorder, and it was determined that increased time allocated to social media caused eating behavior disorder. Conclusion: In our study, it was determined that stress and social media use had significant negative effects on students' eating behaviors. Keywords: students, stress, social media, feeding behavior

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