Adolescent IdentitiesFast FoodNCT06783959
Deconstructing Fast-Food Consumption Among Female University Students University Women
An observational study of Adolescent Identities and Fast Food Consumption, run by Delta University for Science and Technology at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study aims to explore the relationship between fast food consumption and identity formation among adolescent female university students, examining how their dietary choices reflect and shape their self-perceptions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 24 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Adolescent Identities, Fast Food Consumption, University Female Student
- How many people
- 385 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 21 May 2024to 12 Jan 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 24 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: The study will be conducted at Mansoura University in Egypt, targeting four faculties: two practical faculties (Faculty of Science and Faculty of Agriculture) and two theoretical faculties (Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts). This selection allows for diverse perspectives, with students pursuing both scientific and theoretical fields, which may influence their attitudes toward dietary choices and identity. The study will include adolescent female students from grades 1 to 5 across the selected faculties, ensuring a representative sample of different ages and stages of academic progression.
Who may be able to join
- Female students.
- Aged between 18 and 24 years,
- Currently enrolled as a student at Mansoura University
- Students from all grades (1 to 5) within the selected faculties.
- accept to provide written informed consent to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Male students.
- outside the age range of 18 to 24 years.
- medical conditions that significantly affect dietary choices or
- eating behaviors disorder
- eating disorders,
- metabolic disorders
- specific dietary regimens prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- previously participated in this study or similar research
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Dr/ Basma Wageah Mohamed Mohamed Elrefay
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35931
About this study
Official title: Deconstructing Fast-Food Consumption Among Female University Students
This study aims to explore the relationship between fast food consumption and identity formation among adolescent female university students, examining how their dietary choices reflect and shape their self-perceptions.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to investigate the relationship between fast food consumption and identity formation among adolescent female university students, with a specific focus on how their dietary choices reflect and shape their self-perceptions. Key research questions include understanding the factors that drive fast food consumption, exploring how these choices influence self-identity, and examining the role of social and cultural dynamics in shaping dietary behavior. The study also seeks to highlight the role of nurses in communicating nutritional knowledge and supporting adolescents in developing healthier eating habits. By examining the psychosocial drivers behind fast food consumption, this research aims to inform public health initiatives and health education strategies that are attuned to the needs and identities of university students.
The findings from this study are expected to contribute valuable insights into the relationship between food choices and identity among adolescent women, providing a foundation for health interventions that consider both the social and personal aspects of dietary behavior. Understanding that food choices are intertwined with self-concept, social belonging, and cultural trends can help public health professionals and nurses develop targeted strategies that resonate with the lived experiences of young women. By addressing these factors, universities can implement health policies and education programs that not only encourage healthier dietary habits but also respect and support the identity development of adolescent female students. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of a holistic approach to health education, where nurses and other healthcare professionals play a proactive role in guiding adolescents toward healthier lifestyle choices in a way that is meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with their values.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Selection | female students aged 18-24 from Mansoura University, with a focus on students from two practical faculties (Faculty of Science and Faculty of Agriculture) and two theoretical faculties (Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts). |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge of fast food consumption:
included 14 items to measure students' knowledge about fast food, side effects, and proper and healthy nutrition
Scoring system:
The score of each item varied from 0 to 2. The minimum and maximum score for the knowledge subscale was 0 and 28, respectively
Measured: 3 months
Attitude towards fast food consumption
The scores will be graded based on five-point the Likert scale (from strongly agree to strongly disagree) or (from very important to not at all important), and the score of each item varied from 1 to 5. The minimum and maximum score for the attitude subscale was 14 and 350, respectively.
Measured: 3 months
Perceived Behavioral Control
was measured by 18 indirect items (9 items of control beliefs, 9 items of perceive power) Scoring system The tool will be scored based on five-point the Likert scale (from strongly agree to strongly disagree) or (from extremely difficult to extremely easy), and the score of each item varied from 1 to 5.
Measured: 3 month
Subjective norms
measured by 10 indirect items (5 items of normative beliefs, 5 items of motivation to comply) Scoring system The too; was be scored based on five-point the Likert scale (from strongly agree to strongly disagree) or (from very important to not at all important), and the score of each item varied from 1 to 5. The minimum and maximum score for the subjective norm subscale was 5 and 125, respectively.
Measured: 3 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jan 2025
- Study start21 May 2024
- Primary completion12 Jan 2025
- Study completion12 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Adolescent IdentitiesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 385 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Delta University for Science and Technology
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06783959
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Fast Food University Women
- Acronym
- Fast Food
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 15 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 31 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Elrefay BW, Bassiouny SM, Hammouda ORM, Elsabakhawi DH, Elkasaby GE, El-Nemer AMR. Adult women identities on the menu: deconstructing fast-food consumption among university students. BMC Nutr. 2026 May 5;12(1):87. doi: 10.1186/s40795-026-01287-3.
PubMed 42087245
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Deconstructing Fast-Food Consumption Among Female University Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06783959
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Fast Food / Fast Food University Women
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 385 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Delta University for Science and TechnologyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 21 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to explore the relationship between fast food consumption and identity formation among adolescent female university students, examining how their dietary choices reflect and shape their self-perceptions.
Detailed description
This study aims to investigate the relationship between fast food consumption and identity formation among adolescent female university students, with a specific focus on how their dietary choices reflect and shape their self-perceptions. Key research questions include understanding the factors that drive fast food consumption, exploring how these choices influence self-identity, and examining the role of social and cultural dynamics in shaping dietary behavior. The study also seeks to highlight the role of nurses in communicating nutritional knowledge and supporting adolescents in developing healthier eating habits. By examining the psychosocial drivers behind fast food consumption, this research aims to inform public health initiatives and health education strategies that are attuned to the needs and identities of university students.
The findings from this study are expected to contribute valuable insights into the relationship between food choices and identity among adolescent women, providing a foundation for health interventions that consider both the social and personal aspects of dietary behavior. Understanding that food choices are intertwined with self-concept, social belonging, and cultural trends can help public health professionals and nurses develop targeted strategies that resonate with the lived experiences of young women. By addressing these factors, universities can implement health policies and education programs that not only encourage healthier dietary habits but also respect and support the identity development of adolescent female students. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of a holistic approach to health education, where nurses and other healthcare professionals play a proactive role in guiding adolescents toward healthier lifestyle choices in a way that is meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with their values.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Selection | – | –female students aged 18-24 from Mansoura University, with a focus on students from two practical faculties (Faculty of Science and Faculty of Agriculture) and two theoretical faculties (Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 24 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study will be conducted at Mansoura University in Egypt, targeting four faculties: two practical faculties (Faculty of Science and Faculty of Agriculture) and two theoretical faculties (Faculty of Education and Faculty of Arts). This selection allows for diverse perspectives, with students pursuing both scientific and theoretical fields, which may influence their attitudes toward dietary choices and identity. The study will include adolescent female students from grades 1 to 5 across the selected faculties, ensuring a representative sample of different ages and stages of academic progression.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Female students.
- Aged between 18 and 24 years,
- Currently enrolled as a student at Mansoura University
- Students from all grades (1 to 5) within the selected faculties.
- accept to provide written informed consent to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Male students.
- outside the age range of 18 to 24 years.
- medical conditions that significantly affect dietary choices or
- eating behaviors disorder
- eating disorders,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Knowledge of fast food consumption:
Time frame: 3 months
included 14 items to measure students' knowledge about fast food, side effects, and proper and healthy nutrition Scoring system: The score of each item varied from 0 to 2. The minimum and maximum score for the knowledge subscale was 0 and 28, respectively
Attitude towards fast food consumption
Time frame: 3 months
The scores will be graded based on five-point the Likert scale (from strongly agree to strongly disagree) or (from very important to not at all important), and the score of each item varied from 1 to 5. The minimum and maximum score for the attitude subscale was 14 and 350, respectively.
Perceived Behavioral Control
Time frame: 3 month
was measured by 18 indirect items (9 items of control beliefs, 9 items of perceive power) Scoring system The tool will be scored based on five-point the Likert scale (from strongly agree to strongly disagree) or (from extremely difficult to extremely easy), and the score of each item varied from 1 to 5.
Subjective norms
Time frame: 3 month
measured by 10 indirect items (5 items of normative beliefs, 5 items of motivation to comply) Scoring system The too; was be scored based on five-point the Likert scale (from strongly agree to strongly disagree) or (from very important to not at all important), and the score of each item varied from 1 to 5. The minimum and maximum score for the subjective norm subscale was 5 and 125, respectively.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Jan 2025.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42087245Elrefay BW, Bassiouny SM, Hammouda ORM, Elsabakhawi DH, Elkasaby GE, El-Nemer AMR. Adult women identities on the menu: deconstructing fast-food consumption among university students. BMC Nutr. 2026 May 5;12(1):87. doi: 10.1186/s40795-026-01287-3.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Adolescent Identities and Fast Food Consumption, run by Delta University for Science and Technology at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knowledge of fast food consumption: (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06783959, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Jan 2025.