Disease Characteristics and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa Hospitalized During COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons

Martina Girardi,

Chiara Assalone,

Evelina Maines

et al.

Frontiers in Bioscience-Scholar, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 28 - 28

Published: Oct. 14, 2022

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in new diagnoses and pediatric hospital admission for anorexia nervosa (AN) or atypical AN adolescents have been reported, suggesting adverse effect on youth mental health. We hypothesized possible differences prevalence hospitalization and/or disease severity, related to socio-economic status ethnicity.Retrospectively, patients were divided into two subgroups compared according date first admission: "pre SARS-COV2 era" group (n. 45, 8th March 2016-8th 2020) "SARS-COV2 43, 9th 2020-8th 2022).During years era, we reported incidence more than doubled respect "pre-SARS-COV2 era". The era group" showed a rapid weight loss (p = 0.005), minor duration from lifetime maximum 0.019) needed most frequently treatments with intravenous fluids < 0.0001), oral dietetic supplements <0.001) enteral nutrition by nasogastric tube 0.002). same presented higher psychiatric comorbidities (63% vs. 22%, p 0.0001) required psychotropic drugs (56% 24%, found family socioeconomic (SES) our both periods did not find shift social class distribution over time.Our study confirms significant comorbidity population during second year regardless SES ethnic background. Further studies are understand potential mechanisms that pandemic trigger eating disorder symptoms.

Language: Английский

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents eating disorders: A systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Nasong A. Luginaah,

Satveer Dhillon, Evans Batung

et al.

Children and Youth Services Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 108190 - 108190

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mediating Factors and Demographic Disparities Associated With Disordered Eating in University Students During the Era of COVID‐19 DOI
Alena Borgatti,

Elliott Botelho,

Demetria Pizano

et al.

European Eating Disorders Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective Disordered eating (DE) increased during the COVID‐19 pandemic, and a recent systematic review identified marginalised identity, psychological wellbeing, loneliness, stress, higher body mass index (BMI), internalised weight bias (IWB) contributing to pandemic‐era DE. The present study aimed extend these findings by evaluating hypothesised contributors DE while pandemic era stressors among single, more diverse sample of university students. Method A cohort first‐year students ( N = 1289, 43.4% White, 24.2% LGBTQ+) were surveyed in Autumn 2021 about pandemic’s impact on health, socialisation, academic readiness performance as part larger research project. BMI, IWB, self‐esteem, depression, DE, screen time, perceived stress measures collected. General linear PROCESS mediation models evaluated group differences mediators Results Depression, loneliness partially mediated relationship between IWB associations Pandemic‐era with strengthening this relationship; however, greater media exposure BMI strengthened [Figure] extent which Black had lower than other racial groups, sexual minority though differed across genders. Conclusions distress may exacerbate Further, marginalisation bodies, genders, orientations play role These factors help identify most at‐risk for target preventive care kerb rising disorders rates.

Language: Английский

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Unhealthy app use and dietary restraint among young adults: The moderating role of body appreciation DOI

Selena G Courtness,

Alexis R. Foulstone

Eating Behaviors, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 101977 - 101977

Published: April 1, 2025

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 DOI Creative Commons
Enrico Collantoni, Ludovica Natali, Valentina Meregalli

et al.

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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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on comorbid depression, anxiety and eating disorders in adolescent psychiatric inpatients: a network analysis DOI Creative Commons

Charlotte M K Milewczyk,

Martin Holtmann, Tanja Legenbauer

et al.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: April 23, 2025

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 DOI Creative Commons
Ann-Kathrin Napp, Anne Kaman,

Michael Erhart

et al.

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 DOI Open Access
Rubinia Celeste Bonfanti, Lucia Sideli, Arianna Teti

et al.

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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Pandemic Stringency Measures and Hospital Admissions for Eating Disorders DOI
Nadia Roumeliotis, Matthew Carwana, Katia Charland

et al.

JAMA Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 178(9), P. 879 - 879

Published: July 8, 2024

Hospitalizations for eating disorders rose dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health restrictions, or stringency, are believed to have played a role in exacerbating disorders. Few studies of pandemic extended period when public stringency restrictions were lifted.

Language: Английский

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Mental disorders at the beginning of adolescence: Prevalence estimates in a sample aged 11-14 years DOI Creative Commons
Christin Scheiner,

Jan Grashoff,

Nikolaus Kleindienst

et al.

Public Health in Practice, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 4, P. 100348 - 100348

Published: Dec. 1, 2022

This study aims to provide a deeper insight into mental disorders in early adolescence. We report prevalence rates (mental health problems, depressive symptoms, eating disorders, NSSI, STBs) be used future studies and clinical ventures. also expected find gender differences, with girls being more affected than boys are.877 adolescents (M = 12.43, SD 0.65) from seven German high schools completed series of questionnaires assessing their (SDQ, PHQ-9, SEED, DSHI-9, Paykel Suicide Scale, FAS III).We calculated cut-off-based estimates for issues the whole sample compared between genders.12.5% reported general problems. The estimated symptoms lay at 11.5%. Additionally, 12.1% 1.3% participants displayed relevant anorexia or bulimia nervosa, respectively. A total 10.8% engaging non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) least once lifetime, whom 5.6% repetitive NSSI. 30.1% described suicidal thoughts, 9.9% suicide plans, 3.5% one attempt. Girls were generally boys, except behavior, partly NSSI.Our findings corroborate established relevance adolescence development problems suggest that substantial proportion young suffer such on. Considering ongoing COVID-19 pandemic negative consequences, current underline importance preventive interventions avoid manifestation during

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 DOI
Patrizia Todisco, Paolo Meneguzzo,

Alice Garolla

et al.

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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