Association of body dysmorphic disorder with anxiety, depression, and stress among university students.

Objectives: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and identify its association with depression, anxiety, and stress.

Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, KSA. In 2019, a validated questionnaire with items on sociodemographic characteristics and body dysmorphic disorder, as well as the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale - 21 items (DASS 21) was distributed to 1,112 students of King Abdulaziz University.