Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Self-efficacy as Mediators in the Mediation of Sleep Quality and Grades in Nursing Students

Medina, Isabel María Fernández; Fernández, María Dolores Ruiz; Hernández‐Padilla, José Manuel; Granero‐Molina, José; Fernández‐Sola, Cayetano; Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María del Mar; Lirola, María-Jesús; Cortés-Rodríguez, Alda Elena; López-Rodríguez, María Mar

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“…This should alert in applying strategies at both individual and community level to promote healthy dietary and lifestyle habits. Accordingly, the high consumption of the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to protect from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) prognosis, diabetes, mortality, cancer, obesity, grant favorable health status, better biochemical profile, influence positively the quality of life the academic performance, the muscular fitness and mental health [ 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 ], may be a good way to implement healthy dietary habits, which would be easier to implement if they are joined to good sensory characteristics [ 42 ] and within the context of a healthy MedDiet.…”

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Adherence to Mediterranean Diet among Lebanese University Students

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Scarce studies described eating habits and diet quality among university students in Lebanon. The aim of this study is to assess the rate of adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) among Lebanese university students. A cross-sectional nutritional survey was carried out on 525 students (53% men, 18–25 years old) from the University of Balamand, Lebanon. Adherence to the MedDiet was assessed using a validated 14-item MedDiet adherence score. Mean adherence to the MedDiet was 7.96 (standard deviation 2.2), and it was adequate in 59% of participants. Adherence to the MedDiet was higher in older students and nonsmokers. Legumes, vegetables, fruits, and nuts were consumed according to the MedDiet standards among a minimum of 48.4% and a maximum of 69.5% of participants. Chicken, turkey, or rabbit was preferred by 66.9% of participants instead of beef, pork, hamburgers, or sausages; however, just 56.2% of participants showed adequate intake of red meat, hamburger, or meat products. Only 28.8% of them referred to an adequate intake of fish or shellfish. Most of the participants (86.3%) used olive oil as the main added fat, and 67.2% reported a low intake of butter and derivatives. Sofrito was also very usual among participants (79.6%). Only half of the studied sample reported an adequate intake of sweet or carbonated beverages and commercial sweets or pastries. Among the assessed sample, half the participants showed adequate adherence to the MedDiet; however, the mean of adherence among the sample is low.

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Adherence to Mediterranean Diet among Lebanese University Students

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“…Moreover, in a pilot study, families that received a weekly free meal kit during 10 weeks with educational preparation tips found increases in self-efficacy [ 51 ]. Additionally, in a Mediterranean diet study, a positive relationship between dietary adherence and self-efficacy were found [ 52 ]. Therefore, we considered clinically important the increments in high self-efficacy level found in the present study because it could help patients to adhere to dietary guidelines and to meet their needs.…”

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Influence of a Nutrigenetic Intervention on Self-Efficacy, Emotions, and Rewarding Behaviors in Unhealthy Eating among Mexicans: An Exploratory Pilot Study

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The Genome-based Mexican (GENOMEX) diet is a strategy for preventing and managing obesity. Emotion and eating behavior in the context of a nutrigenetic intervention have not been thoroughly studied. We aimed to explore the influence of the GENOMEX diet on emotions, self-efficacy, and rewarding behaviors in unhealthy eating among subjects with risk factors for obesity-related chronic diseases. Twenty-eight subjects included in the six-month GENOMEX intervention answered questions regarding emotions that influence food consumption. Additionally, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Reward-based eating drive scale (RED) were applied. In the study, minimal, mild, moderate, and severe depression were present in 46.4%, 39.3%, 10.7%, and 3.6%, respectively. RED did not change, but it correlated with a higher intake of fats (r2 = 0.684, β = 2.066, p = 0.003). Mood influenced unhealthy eating in 71.7% of subjects, and 76.9% experienced binge episodes triggered by anxiety. Sugars were the most consumed foods during binge episodes (42.2%). Both low self-efficacy levels and binge episodes were associated with high consumption of unhealthy foods. After the intervention, 10.7% of subjects reported a high level of self-efficacy. In conclusion, a culturally acceptable and genetically compatible regional Mexican food diet reduced negative emotions and unhealthy eating while increasing self-efficacy.

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“…Research highlights the importance of healthy eating habits because diverse and balanced nutrition improves the immune response to viral infection (e.g., SARS-CoV-2) (de Araújo Morais et al, 2021), helping to relieve the severity of the disease (Martinez-Ferran et al, 2020) and any complications that may appear (Butler & Barrientos, 2020). During both routine and emergency periods, nursing students can assume the role of health promoters, leading to many positive health outcomes (Evagelou et al, 2014). Poor eating habits might worsen when coupled with stressful times or times of emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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“…Therefore, promoting the Mediterranean diet also promotes mental and physical quality of life ( Alcubierre et al, 2016 ; Dernini et al, 2017 ; Galilea-Zabalza et al, 2018 ; Henríquez Sánchez et al, 2012 ; Knox & Muros, 2017 ). In addition, following the Mediterranean diet can affect nursing students’ self-efficacy and improve their academic performance ( Esteban-Cornejo et al, 2016 ; Fernández-Medina et al., 2020 ). In order to implement diet properly, one needs to understand it well.…”

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Nursing Students' Eating Habits, Subjective, and Mediterranean Nutrition Knowledge During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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2021

SAGE Open Nursing

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Background Mediterranean nutrition knowledge, healthy eating habits, and subjective nutritional knowledge are crucially important to nursing students’ health. The study strives to examine, during the COVID-19 pandemic period: (a) nursing students' eating habits and their subjective nutritional knowledge according to three groups: novice, advanced, and senior; and (b) subjective knowledge and its role as a mediator between Mediterranean nutritional knowledge and nursing students’ eating habits. Methods A cross-sectional study design with a convenience sample consisting of 212 university nursing students. Participants volunteered to complete a questionnaire that examined their eating habits, subjective nutritional knowledge, and Mediterranean diet knowledge. The university's institutional review board provided permission to conduct the current study. Results Nursing students from the novice group had better eating habits than the advanced and senior groups, and no significant differences were found between the advanced and senior groups regarding eating habits. Additionally, Mediterranean nutritional knowledge had a positive indirect effect on eating habits through subjective nutritional knowledge. Therefore, subjective nutritional knowledge partially mediated the relationship between Mediterranean nutritional knowledge and eating habits. Conclusion First, especially for the advanced and senior groups, it is important to create opportunities for learning via seminars, symposia, and webinars. Interprofessional teams, such as clinical nutritionists or a registered certified dietitian and nursing student, can engage with important, authentic information. Second, since subjective nutritional knowledge was found to be a partial mediator, it may be assumed that there are other mediating variables that we did not examine in this study. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct further research to examine other factors that can serve as mediators for eating habits, in addition to subjective knowledge, especially during COVID-19 times.

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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Self-efficacy as Mediators in the Mediation of Sleep Quality and Grades in Nursing Students

Cited by 12 publications

References 46 publications

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet among Lebanese University Students

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet among Lebanese University Students

Influence of a Nutrigenetic Intervention on Self-Efficacy, Emotions, and Rewarding Behaviors in Unhealthy Eating among Mexicans: An Exploratory Pilot Study

Nursing Students' Eating Habits, Subjective, and Mediterranean Nutrition Knowledge During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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