International Journal of Health Science
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): : International Journal of Health

Correlation of Attitudes towards Frequency of Fast Food Consumption in Young Adults

Citra Dewi Anggraini (Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda, Batam)
Amalina Rizma (Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda, Batam)
Siska Pratiwi (Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda)
Herviana Herviana (Institut Kesehatan Mitra Bunda, Batam)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2025

Abstract

Fast food is a type of food with a fast processing process and tends to contain high levels of sugar, salt, and fat. The effects of consumed excessive of fast food will trigger the risk of degenerative diseases. Individual attitudes will influence the amount of fast food consumption in that individual. The aim of this study was to analyzed the correlation between attitudes and the frequency of fast food consumption. The research method was observational with a cross-sectional design. The total sample in this study was 158 samples with the criteria of young adults (19-29 years) and lived in Kepulauan Riau. Collected data were attitudes and frequency of fast food consumption by filling out a questionnaire. Data analysis used was bivariate analysis with the Spearman rank statistical test. The results showed a relationship between attitudes towards fast food consumption and frequency of fast food consumption (p = 0.001) and a correlation coefficient value of -0.262. This study concluded that subjects with negative attitudes towards fast food tend to consume fast food frequently.

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ijhs

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Subject

Health Professions Public Health Social Sciences

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International Journal of Health Science, This journal publishes articles on practice, theory, and research in all areas of health, including: Surgical Medical Practice, Pharmacy, Maternity, Child Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Dental, Medical Education, Midwifery, Medicine and Nursing, Health ...