Compulsive Exercise and Changes in Physical Activity Among Females: A Longitudinal Analysis During the First 12 Months of the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Brain and Behavior, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

This study had two aims; first to explore changes in compulsive exercise among adult females across the year of COVID-19 pandemic, and second, how physical activity early pandemic impacted exercise. Participants were 174 who completed online surveys four times (T1-T4) during 12 months pandemic. reported (T1) test (CET) at each time point (T1-T4). Mixed ANOVAs with group (did versus did not report activity) as factors revealed that significantly differed timepoints for whole sample. Furthermore, their levels changed higher CET Weight Control Exercise compared those no change. No significant interactions found. Among this sample females, attitudes towards which may reflect impact varying lockdown restrictions. Additionally, linked exercising control body weight. suggests externally influenced be an influential factor development have implications understanding managing risk a range transition situations upon activity.

Language: Английский

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Decoding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Anorexia Nervosa Psychopathology: A Network Comparison of Pre- and Post-Pandemic Onset

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 348, P. 116493 - 116493

Published: April 11, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted anorexia nervosa (AN), increasing pressure on healthcare services and causing specific psychopathological changes. However, the characterization of changes in presentation patterns across remains unclear. This study aimed to address this gap by comparing symptom networks patients with pre- post-pandemic AN onset. Data from 189 diagnosed 2016 2022 were analyzed. Patients divided into pre-COVID (n = 101) post-COVID 88) onset groups. Network analysis was employed examine interconnections among eating disorder symptoms measured EDI-1, general psychopathology SCL-90, perceived social support. Regularized partial correlation estimated compared. group showed increased centrality obsessive-compulsive body dissatisfaction. Stronger associations found between interoceptive awareness symptoms, perfectionism dissatisfaction, support friends bulimic behaviors. pre-pandemic a unique connection drive for thinness somatization, while negative association family thinness. These findings suggest pandemic-related factors have altered highlight peculiar role relationships. Understanding these can enhance clinical approaches treating amid ongoing future global challenges.

Language: Английский

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Comparison of eating disorders symptoms and body image between individual and team sport adolescent athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Aug. 12, 2022

COVID-19 has significantly disrupted the routines of school sports for adolescent athletes, which can affect their usual eating behaviors and body image. Specific pressures individual (which tend to emphasize "leanness" as a means improving performance), versus team not require an athlete be competitive), may further increase risk disordered (DE), disorders (ED), distorted An additional factor consider is gender with participation in "lean" associated increased DE dissatisfaction male, but female, athletes.Participants study included 124 Iranian male athletes residing Mazandaran province (one most affected areas Iran during COVID-19), who played 1 6 (3 individual, 3 team). ED symptoms were assessed by Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), image was Body-Esteem Scale Adolescents Adults (BESAA).The group (n = 62) had higher EAT-26 subscale scores Bulimia Food Preoccupation (p 0.019), well BESAA Appearance 0.001), Weight Attribution compared 62). However, there no significant differences between two groups on Dieting Oral Control subscales.COVID-19 presents specialized issues particularly those at for, or experiencing, DE, ED, While than subscales, subscales dieting oral control. Overall, findings highlight need sport psychologists, coaches, other professionals working (individual team) monitor COVID-19, order provide early intervention, mitigate long-term consequences. athletes. Participants The (62 participants) measures (Bulimia, Preoccupation), (Appearance, Weight, Attribution), participants). (Dieting, Control). Findings intervention.

Language: Английский

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Eating disorder symptoms among children and adolescents in Germany before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: May 26, 2023

Background Disordered eating is highly prevalent among children and adolescents. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalizations due to disorders have peaked overweight has risen. The aim this study was determine differences in prevalence disorder symptoms adolescents Germany before after onset pandemic identify associated factors. Materials methods Eating factors were examined a sample n = 1,001 participants nationwide population-based COPSY autumn 2021. Standardized validated instruments used survey 11–17-year-olds along with respective parent. To rates, logistic regression compare results data from 997 prepandemic BELLA study. Multiple analyses performed examine associations relevant sample. Results reported by 17.18% females 15.08% males Prevalence rates lower overall compared pandemic. Male gender, anxiety, depressive increased odds for Conclusion underscores importance further research, but also prevention intervention programs that address disordered adolescents, focus on age - gender-specific developments. In addition, screening youths need be adapted validated.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the First and Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Eating Symptoms and Dysfunctional Eating Behaviours in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(16), P. 3607 - 3607

Published: Aug. 17, 2023

Background: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the prevalence feeding eating disorder (FED) symptoms or dysfunctional behaviours (DEB) in general population during COVID-19 outbreak. Method: We searched eligible articles biomedical databases from 1 January 2020 31 March 2022. Prevalence rates FED DEB changes between pre-pandemic pandemic time correlation with psychological distress were pooled a using random-effects model. Heterogeneity tested I-squared (I2) statistics. A total 186 studies 406,076 participants met inclusion criteria. Results: more prevalent outbreak were: body image concerns (52%, 95% CI 0.38, 0.66), binge (40%, 0.25, 0.55), overeating = 0.32–0.48). Pooled data longitudinal (k 8) only showed significant difference weight gain time. Finally, increased levels 35) positively correlated some ED symptoms. Conclusion: This evidenced negative impact on population.

Language: Английский

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Therapeutic alliance with psychotherapist versus dietician: a pilot study of eating disorder treatment in a multidisciplinary team during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Little is known about the therapeutic alliance (TA) formed with different professionals in multidisciplinary eating disorder (ED) treatment, particularly context of online treatment during COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to conduct a pilot study pandemic examining characteristics patients’ TA their dieticians and psychotherapists, associations between therapists’ views TA, relationships psychological TAs. Sixty-three patients EDs treating psychotherapists were surveyed using Working Alliance Inventory (WAI-S). Spearman correlation tests used examine variables. Positive found TAs examined. Concordance was stronger patient–dietician dyads than patient–psychotherapist dyads. Severe ED psychopathology associated weaker (bond subscale). General dietician (task Given that several differences dyads, further longitudinal studies are needed validate our findings investigate impact on outcomes settings pandemic, as well other (e.g., in-person settings). This will contribute deeper understanding dynamics inform development more effective interventions.

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction and its relationship with food choice motives and the risk of eating disorders among young adults in Malaysia

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: March 7, 2024

Abstract The COVID-19 lockdown measures have dramatically altered the daily routines of young adults. Therefore, this study aims to elucidate relationships between internet addiction, food choice motives and risk eating disorders in adults during transition endemic phase COVID-19. Internet Addiction Test was utilised evaluate presence severity addiction among Food Choice Questionnaire employed assess adults, while determined using Eating Attitude Test-26. motives, were assessed model 4 PROCESS macro for SPSS. findings indicated that 29.0% experienced moderate-to-severe whereas 32.6% at disorders. Young highly valued price, sensory appeal, mood when deciding choices. relationship partially mediated by convenience ( b = − 0.211, SE 0.140, 0.548 0.016) familiarity 0.219, 0.122, 0.019 0.494). A significant direct effect also observed (B 0.793, p 0.017). There is an urgent need implement intervention strategies aimed reducing problematic use, promoting healthier choices, fostering healthy habits

Language: Английский

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“Some distance between us”: a UK mixed methods study exploring experiences of remote care for eating disorders during COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: June 6, 2024

COVID-19 necessitated a rapid move from face-to-face services to remote care for eating disorders/eating distress (EDs). This study explores the advantages and challenges of care, identifying future implications service provision. Remote has been considered in broadest terms, including therapeutic (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, peer support, forums, one-to-one group options).

Language: Английский

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The collateral effects of the COVID‐19 pandemic: A gender‐specific systematic review of disordered eating behaviour in the general population

European Eating Disorders Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 22, 2024

Abstract Objective The COVID‐19 pandemic initiated public health measures, impacting mental and exacerbating disordered eating behaviours (DEB). This study aims to fill gaps in understanding DEB the general population during pandemic, emphasising gender dynamics experiences of and/or sexual minority (SGM) individuals. Method A systematic literature review followed PRISMA guidelines investigate focusing on gender‐sensitive analyses SGM populations. Outcomes from included studies were synthesised identify patterns associations related DEB, particularly considering experiences. Results Significant with observed, women consistently exhibiting higher scores. populations also showed elevated symptoms. Longitudinal indicated changes over time, some decreases observed among men. Conclusions underscores significant differences symptom levels. Lockdown measures had nuanced impacts varying across studies. Various factors including pandemic‐related stressors influenced DEB. Consideration these can inform tailored interventions for population. Overall, enhances our how intersects pandemic's impact need diverse approaches address behaviours.

Language: Английский

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Preparing for the next pandemic by understanding the impact of COVID-19 mitigation measures on patients with eating Disorders: observations from an inpatient setting

International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 27(4), P. 323 - 329

Published: June 9, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed eating disorder (ED) services worldwide. Data suggests a worsening of psychopathology and an increased request for specialised treatments. Still, the studies are mostly based on experimental protocols with underpowered short-term opportunistic designs. Thus, this study aims to assess clinical psychological differences between patients admitted ED Unit before after breakout.Consecutive from June 2014 February 2022 in EDs were enrolled. A total sample 498 individuals was enrolled retrospective study, collecting demographic psychopathological data at admission.An increase admission anorexia nervosa has been reported, lower age higher levels specific general psychopathology, especially linked body uneasiness.Results put into context preparation next that may require similar mitigation measures as ensure impact existing new patients. Covering extended period validated tools, our results might help psychiatric reassess their treatment pathways pandemic, helping clinicians delineate future interventions.KEYPOINTSAfter breakdown, there services.More severe not accompanied by mass index.Specialised disorders should face sudden changes patients' requests treatment.Understanding Covid-19 resulting taken can lead better preparations pandemic.

Language: Английский

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