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Amudha Pattabi1, Ananth Nazarene1, Abdulqadir Jeprel Japer Nashwan1
1Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
Health Science Reports
|April 30, 2026
Summary
This study found that conscientiousness and agreeableness protect nurses from orthorexia nervosa (OrNe). Body appreciation is linked to healthy orthorexia (HeOr), with social media influencing these behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Healthcare Professionals
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Orthorexia nervosa (OrNe) is a pathological obsession with healthy eating causing distress.
- Healthy orthorexia (HeOr) represents a non-pathological interest in healthy eating.
- Nurses significantly influence health behaviors in clients and society.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate orthorexia nervosa (OrNe) and healthy orthorexia (HeOr) among nurses.
- Examine the impact of personality traits on OrNe and HeOr.
- Assess the influence of body appreciation and social media use on these eating behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, online survey-based study.
- Quantitative research approach.
- Conducted among 300 nurses at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.
Main Results:
- Higher conscientiousness correlated with lower social media use and reduced OrNe risk.
- Body appreciation positively associated with HeOr, independent of social media.
- Demographics like age, gender, and relationship status influenced personality traits.
Conclusions:
- Conscientiousness and agreeableness are protective factors against OrNe in nurses.
- Body appreciation and HeOr show a positive correlation.
- Personality and lifestyle factors are crucial for promoting well-being in healthcare professionals.
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