Mindful Eating Questionnaire: Validation and Reliability in Romanian Adults

Șerban, Denis Mihai; Serban, Costela Lacrimioara; Ursoniu, Sorin; Putnoky, Sandra; Moleriu, Radu Dumitru; Putnoky, Salomeia

doi:10.3390/ijerph191710517

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“…Our results found no sex difference in all MEBS subscales scores. In agreement with these findings, a Romanian study showed no influence of sex on mindful eating behaviour as assessing using the MEQ [ 68 ]. Similarly, a study among Turkish undergraduate students found no significant sex difference in MEQ scores [ 69 ].…”

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Translation and validation of the mindful eating behaviour scale in the Arabic language

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Background There has been a drastic increase in the prevalence of obesity and its related diseases in the Arabic-speaking countries during the last decades along with a lack of public awareness about this awareness about this public health problem. This calls for the development of novel prevention and intervention strategies that are based on new approaches, including mindful eating. In this context, we aimed through this study to explore the factor structure, composite reliability, measurement invariance across sex, convergent and divergent validity of an Arabic translation of the Mindful Eating Behaviour Scale (MEBS). Methods A cross-sectional study carried out between September and November 2022, and enrolled 359 participants, all aged above 18 years old and recruited from all Lebanon governorates. The questionnaire used included socio-demographic questions, and the following scales: The Mindful Eating Behavior Scale (MEBS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), Intuitive Eating Scale-2, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-8). Results McDonald’s ω values ranged from .82 to .95 or the four mindful eating domains, indicating the excellent internal consistency reliability of the scale. Our study also showed that fit indices from the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the original four-factor structure model of the MEBS. Furthermore, our analyses suggested that configural, metric, and scalar invariance was supported across sex. Our results found no sex difference in all MEBS subscales scores. Finally, we found positive correlations between Focused eating, Hunger and satiety cues on one hand, and intuitive eating on the other hand. Moreover, greater Hunger and satiety cues scores were correlated with higher self-esteem and lower body mass index. Conclusion Our findings support the psychometric reliability and validity of the Arabic MEBS. We suggest, accordingly, that the scale will be of high clinical and research utility, and will help in the development of information-based interventions focused on mindful eating that are aimed to combat eating disorders and obesity in the Arab world.

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Translation and validation of the mindful eating behaviour scale in the Arabic language

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“…This may be attributed to the fact that as individuals age, they develop a greater understanding of their body and personal preferences, leading to a more refined and knowledgeable approach to intuitive eating. The principles of intuitive eating are in line with mindfulness techniques, which encourage individuals to be fully present and aware of their eating habits ( 40 ). Our investigation did not uncover any previous studies utilizing the Intuitive Eating Scale 2 (IES-2) specifically among nurses.…”

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A comprehensive analysis concerning eating behavior associated with chronic diseases among Romanian community nurses

Onofrei,

Puiu,

Chirita-Emandi

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionLifestyle factors, including inadequate eating patterns, emerge as a critical determinant of chronic disease. Apart from caring for patients, nurses should also take an active role in monitoring and managing their own health. Understanding the intricate relationship between nurses’ eating behavior and managing their own health is crucial for fostering a holistic approach to healthcare, therefore our study aimed to evaluate eating behavior and demographic factors influencing chronic disease prevalence in a sample of community nurses from Romania.MethodsBetween October–November 2023, 1920 community nurses were invited to answer an online survey, using an advertisement in their professional network. Of them, 788 responded. In the survey, which included a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire with 53 food items, the Intuitive Eating Survey 2 (IES-2), and demographic items were used.ResultsA multivariate model was built for the prediction of the association between eating behavior and other factors associated with chronic diseases. The majority of participants were females (95.1%), with the largest age group falling between 40 and 49.9 years (48.2%). Regarding the EFSA criteria for adequate carbohydrate and fat intake, 20.2% of the group have a high intake of carbohydrates, respectively, 43.4% of the group have a high intake of fat. Analysis of chronic diseases indicated that 24.9% of individuals reported at least one diagnosis by a physician. The presence of chronic disease was associated with a low level of perceived health status, with an OR = 3.388, 95%CI (1.684–6.814), compared to those reporting excellent or very good perceived health status. High stress had an OR = 1.483, 95%CI (1.033–2.129). BMI had an OR = 1.069, 95%CI (1.032–1.108), while low carbohydrate diet score had an OR = 0.956, 95%CI (0.920–0.992). Gender and IES-2 did not significantly contribute to the model, but their effect was controlled.DiscussionBy unraveling the intricate interplay between nutrition, lifestyle, and health outcomes in this healthcare cohort, our findings contribute valuable insights for the development of targeted interventions and support programs tailored to enhance the well-being of community nurses and, by extension, the patients they support.

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“…The investigation included two previously validated instruments: Framson’s mindful eating questionnaire [ 19 ], validated in Romanian by Serban et al [ 20 ], and Kliemann’s general nutrition knowledge questionnaire [ 21 ] validated in Romanian by Putnoky et al [ 22 ], along with sociodemographic questions.…”

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Mindful Eating, Nutrition Knowledge, and Weight Status among Medical Students: Implications for Health and Counseling Practices

Serban,

Ursoniu,

Moleriu

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Academic stress and transitioning to young adulthood can lead medical students to develop inadequate eating habits, affecting both their physical and mental well-being and potentially compromising their ability to offer effective preventive counseling to future patients. The primary objective of this study is to analyze the levels of mindful eating and nutrition knowledge in Romanian medical students and their associations with various sociodemographic variables. Additionally, we explore the relationship between mindful eating and nutrition knowledge while accounting for sociodemographic factors and examine the impact of these factors on excess weight. Significant predictors of excess weight include high weight gain in the past year (OR = 15.8), the mindful eating questionnaire (MEQ) score (OR = 0.131), male gender (OR = 2.5), and being in the clinical years of medical school (OR = 2.2). While nutrition knowledge levels do not directly impact weight status, they share a 4% common variance with mindfulness in multivariate analysis. Notably, high weight gain is independent of the levels of mindful eating, but univariate testing links it to disinhibition and emotional response, components of mindfulness. Mindful eating stands out as independently associated with both nutrition knowledge and excess weight among medical students. Thus, interventions to address obesity should consider incorporating mindfulness training to enhance food intake awareness and improve weight management outcomes in Romanian medical students.

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Mindful Eating Questionnaire: Validation and Reliability in Romanian Adults

Cited by 9 publications

References 52 publications

Translation and validation of the mindful eating behaviour scale in the Arabic language

Translation and validation of the mindful eating behaviour scale in the Arabic language

A comprehensive analysis concerning eating behavior associated with chronic diseases among Romanian community nurses

Mindful Eating, Nutrition Knowledge, and Weight Status among Medical Students: Implications for Health and Counseling Practices

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