Investigating of eating behaviour differences between university students according to their accommodation

This study was carried out to examine the differences in eating habits of university students according to their accommodation. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study with undergraduate students studying at Yeditepe University Kayışdağı campus. Within the scope of the study, data were collected from 370 undergraduate students. The form that questioned the demographic information created by the researcher and the Eating Behaviors Scale developed in 2013 by Yahya Özdoğan were used as data collection forms. All data obtained were analyzed with the NCSS (Number Cruncher Statistical System) statistics program. The confidence interval was determined as 95% in analyzes and the results were considered statistically significant for p<0.05. It was found that most of the students (47.8%) stayed at home with their families, most (71.6%) were at a normal weight, most of the students (53%) eating behaviour was good, and most (68.6%) thought that their eating behaviour has changed after starting university. Students who think the most that their eating behaviour has changed after starting university are who stay in the dormitory, and those who think the least are those who stay at home with their family. No significant relationship was found between students' eating behaviour and accommodation. However, it is seen that the group with the highest percentage of good and very good nutrition categories is those who stay at home with their family. It is thought that some of the reasons that lead to this result may be the good economic status of students, high level of consciousness, good opportunities for healthy nutrition in and around the school and being conscious nutrition and dietetics students among the participants.