Articles Vol. 67 No. 7 26/07/2026

MỨC ĐỘ ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA MẠNG XÃ HỘI ĐẾN HÀNH VI ĂN UỐNG VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở SINH VIÊN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y HÀ NỘI NĂM 2024-2025

Le Thi Thanh Truc1,2, Nguyen Dieu Linh1,2, Nguyen Mai Phuong1,2, Nguyen Thi My Le1,2, Nguyen Thu Phuong1,2, Dinh Thai Son1,2, Le Xuan Hung1,2, Do Thi Thanh Toan1,2, Luu Ngoc Minh1,2
1 Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University
2 Viện Đào tạo Y học dự phòng và Y tế công cộng, Trường Đại học Y Hà Nội
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i7.5888
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Social media, eating behavior, SESMEB, medical students.
Abstract

Objectives: To assess the impact of social media on eating behaviors and identify associated factors among students at Hanoi Medical University in 2024–2025.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 490 full-time medical students. Data were collected using convenience sampling via an online survey. The 22-item Scale of Effects of Social Media on Eating Behaviour (SESMEB) was utilized to quantify the impact of social media. Statistical analysis and multivariable linear regression were performed.

Results: The mean SESMEB score of the students was 53.42 ± 13.07. Social media exerted the strongest impact on visual stimulation and food information seeking. The multivariable regression model identified five factors significantly associated with an increased SESMEB score: moderate/severe insomnia, alcohol/coffee consumption, social media usage for more than 6 hours/day, independent living, and examination pressure.

Conclusions: Social media has a moderate impact on the eating behaviors of students. School health intervention programs require a comprehensive approach to address the combined cluster of high-risk lifestyle behaviors: insomnia, academic pressure, living away from home, and stimulant use.

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