Hubungan Depresi dan Kualitas Tidur terhadap Status Gizi Mahasiswa Angkatan 2021 FKM UHO

Abstrak

Nutritional status describes the body’s condition as a result of food consumption, absorption, and utilization. Factors such as depression, emotional eating, sleep quality, and nutrient intake can influence it. This study aims to determine the relationship between depression, sleep quality, and nutritional status among students of the 2021 batch at the Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University. The research used a quantitative, observational method with a cross-sectional design. A total of 138 students were selected using a random sampling technique. Nutritional status was measured using BMI calculated from body weight and height. Depression was assessed using the PHQ-9 questionnaire, while sleep quality was measured with the PSQI. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test at a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05). Results showed that students with severe depression tended to have higher nutritional status (41.0%), while poor sleep quality was linked to both lower (27.0%) and higher (33.9%) nutritional status. The statistical test yielded a significant result with a p-value of 0.003. The study concludes that there is a significant relationship between depression, sleep quality, and nutritional status. Students are advised to maintain a healthy diet and sleep pattern to support hormonal balance and body weight regulation.

Kata kunci

• Nutritional status
• Sleep quality
• depression