ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Psychol.
Sec. Eating Behavior
Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1570557
Exploring Mood and Anxiety disturbances Across Ramadan: A Comparative Study of Saudi Medical Students Before, During, and After Fasting
Provisionally accepted
Ayoob Lone*
Abdulaziz Shary Hadadi
Ahmed Khalid Alnawah
Alya Abdualrahman AlshammaryRazan Manei AlmutairiSayed Ibrahim AliNaushad Abid- King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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residence (p = 0.03), family structure (p = 0.01), sex (p = 0.04), income (p = 0.02), and smoking status (p = 0.01). Confusion was significantly influenced by academic year (p = 0.01), while depression showed significant relationships with income (p = 0.03) and smoking status (p = 0.04). These findings suggest that tension, fatigue, and confusion are particularly sensitive to demographic variations. The study highlights the complex relationship between RIF, emotional outcomes, and sociodemographic variables in medical students, underscoring the need for tailored interventions to support students' well-being during fasting periods. These findings provide valuable insights into the psychological impact of fasting in the context of medical education.
Keywords: ramadan, intermittent fasting, mood, Medical students, Saudi Arabia
Received: 03 Feb 2025; Accepted: 06 Jun 2025.
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* Correspondence: Ayoob Lone, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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