Associations of mindful eating with dietary intake pattern, occupational stress, and mental well-being among clinical nurses

Abstract

Purpose This study aimed to identify the factors associated with mindful eating of clinical nurses. Design and methods We recruited 205 nurses and administered a structured questionnaire. All factors correlating significantly with mindful eating were analysed using multiple regression analysis. Findings The results showed that the mindful eating score was positively associated with mental well-being. Conversely, mindful eating score was significantly lower among obese participants and a higher level of occupational stress. Practice implications Our findings can provide a basic reference for developing interventions that improve healthy eating habits and thereby help to manage mental well-being among nurses.