Erhan ATICI, Aliye BULUT
Annals of Medical Research - 2026;33(1):19-26
Aim: This study aimed to determine the eating behaviors of individuals over the age of 18 years who applied to a family health center as well as the associated factors. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,684 adults aged 18 years who attended two Family Health Centers in Elazığ, Turkey. Participants voluntarily completed a questionnaire, including sociodemographic items and the AEBQ, through face-to-face interviews. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the Non-Interventional Clinical Trials. Results: The participants' emotional eating (EE) scores were high, whereas the other AEBQ subscale and total scores were moderate. Higher AEBQ scores were observed in individuals aged >=55 years, married, childless, with higher income, with chronic diseases, or with physical disabilities. Positive correlations were found between age, number of children, chronic disease duration, physical disability duration, BMI, and AEBQ scores. Conclusion: The study demonstrates significant associations between sociodemographic and health-related factors and eating behaviors.
