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Prevalence of overweight and obesity and their impact on academic performance and psychological well-being among university students in 2024 in Bangladesh.
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- Efficacy of a Digital Peer Support Program on Weight Management and Mental Health in University Students With Preobesity: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Trial
- Impact of whole-body vibration on anthropometric measurements and body composition in overweight and obese university students: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Trial
- The Relationship Between Obesity, Overweight, and the Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among University Students: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Nutrition, diet, and academic performance among school-age children in urban low-income settings: a case-control study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Preventive medicine reports · 2026Article
- Exploration of the Obesity Researches in Bangladesh: A Scoping Review With 76 Studies.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Bioecological correlates of learning outcomes: testing the moderating role of obesity in academic performance.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence and impact of obesity and overweight is one of the main concerns among researchers worldwide. There are several consequences of overweight and obesity among students in developing countries like Bangladesh. Therefore, this study aims to explore the prevalence and impact of overweight or obesity on individuals' self-esteem and academic performance among university students in Bangladesh. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This study is based on primary data that was collected from 600 students of Jahangirnagar University using a well-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic information, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-7). The summary statistics, the Fisher exact test, the Chi-square test, and the Pearson correlation matrix were computed. A logistic regression model assessed the relationship between low self-esteem and other variables such as demographic characteristics, BMI status, and physical activities.
resultsThe findings indicate that 38.2% of the students are overweight or obese, and the prevalence rate is high among males. The lowest academic performance across all disciplines is observed among obese students. A negative correlation is observed between BMI and self-esteem (r = -0.41) and academic performance is negatively linked with overweight or obese (r = -0.26) Results depict that overweight/obese students are 7.11 times more likely to have low self-esteem (AOR: 7.11, 95% CI: 4.59-11.02) compared to normal students.
conclusionsOverweight and obese students are more prone to lower academic performance and low self-esteem, considering physical inactivity and irregular dietary patterns. Therefore, university authorities ought to encourage students to engage in physical activities and should create awareness among students about the beneficial effects of nutritious foods and the importance of physical exercise.
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