A systematic scoping review of research on COVID‐19 impacts on eating disorders: A critical appraisal of the evidence and recommendations for the field

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 55(1), P. 3 - 38

Published: Nov. 13, 2021

Research investigating the effects of COVID-19 on eating disorders is growing rapidly. A comprehensive evaluation this literature needed to identify key findings and evidence gaps better inform policy decisions related management during after crisis. We conducted a systematic scoping review synthesizing appraising literature.Empirical research impacts disorder severity, prevalence, demand for treatment was searched. No sample restrictions were applied. Findings (n = 70 studies) synthesized across six themes: (a) suspected cases COVID-19; (b) perceived pandemic symptoms; (c) symptom severity pre versus pandemic; (d) pandemic-related correlates severity; (e) carers/parents; (f) experiences COVID-19.Pandemic rates probable disorders, deterioration, general mental health varied substantially. Symptom escalation worsening during-and due to-the commonly reported, those most susceptible included confirmed cases, at-risk populations (young women, athletes, parent/carers), individuals highly anxious or fearful COVID-19. Evidence emerged increased specialist services pandemic. The forced transition online challenging many, yet telehealth alternatives seemed feasible effective.Evidence mostly limited participant self-report retrospective recall, cross-sectional descriptive studies, samples convenience. Several novel pathways future that aim understand, monitor, support negatively affected by are formulated.La investigación que se hace sobre los efectos de en trastornos la conducta alimentaria está creciendo rápidamente. Se necesita una evaluación exhaustiva esta literatura para identificar hallazgos clave y evidenciar las brechas informar mejor decisiones políticas públicas relacionadas con el manejo durante después realizó revisión sistemática del alcance sintetizó valoró literatura. MÉTODO: buscó empírica impactos gravedad, prevalencia demanda tratamiento alimentaria. aplicaron restricciones muestra. Los estudios) sintetizaron seis temas: (1) casos sospechosos (2) impacto percibido síntomas; (3) gravedad síntomas antes pandemia; (4) correlatos relacionados pandemia (5) cuidadores/padres; (6) experiencias COVID-19.El tasas probables alimentaria, deterioro salud variaron sustancialmente. La escala empeoramiento debido fueron reportados comúnmente, más susceptibles incluyeron confirmados poblaciones riesgo (mujeres jóvenes, atletas, padres / cuidadores) e individuos altos niveles ansiedad o miedo Surgió alguna evidencia mayor servicios especializados pandemia. transición forzada al línea fue un desafío muchos, sin embargo, alternativas telesalud parecían factibles efectivas. Conclusiones. limita principalmente autoinforme participantes recuerdo retrospectivo, estudios transversales descriptivos, muestras conveniencia. formulan varias vías novedosas futuras investigaciones tienen como objetivo comprender, monitorear apoyar aquellos afectados negativamente por

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A mixed‐studies systematic review of the experiences of body image, disordered eating, and eating disorders during the COVID‐19 pandemic

International Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56(1), P. 26 - 67

Published: March 23, 2022

Abstract Objectives This systematic review assessed the influence of COVID‐19 pandemic and associated restrictions on body image, disordered eating (DE), disorder outcomes. Methods After registration PROSPERO, a search was conducted for papers published between December 1, 2019 August 2021, using databases PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, CINAHL Plus, AMED, MEDLINE, ERIC, EMBASE, Wiley, ProQuest (dissertations theses). Results Data from 75 qualitative, quantitative, mixed‐methods studies were synthesized convergent integrated approach presented narratively within four themes: (1) disruptions due to pandemic; (2) variability in improvement or exacerbation symptoms; (3) factors with image DE outcomes; (4) unique challenges marginalized underrepresented groups. Disruptions included social functional restrictions. Although most reported worsening concerns, some participants also symptom no change as result pandemic. Factors worse outcomes psychological, individual, social, disorder‐related variables. Individuals identifying LGBTQ+ concerns during COVID‐19. Discussion There is large individuals' responses limited research exploring effect DE, longitudinal experimental study designs. In addition, further required investigate among minoritized, racialized, underrepresented, otherwise participants. Based findings this review, we make recommendations individuals, researchers, clinicians, public health messaging. Public Significance highlights widespread negative impacts that have had It identifies considerable variations both said other professionals should be mindful if are ensure vulnerable people get tailored support they require.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Youth Mental Health: A Narrative Review

Biomedicines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. 772 - 772

Published: March 25, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic has affected the physical health, psychological wellbeing, and mental health of whole population. Young people are among those most at risk developing symptoms or disorders related to pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Covid-19 and the impact on young athletes

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 39, P. 9 - 15

Published: May 1, 2021

Language: Английский

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Athlete Body Image and Eating Disorders: A Systematic Review of Their Association and Influencing Factors

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(16), P. 2686 - 2686

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

Body image and eating disorders pose significant challenges to the overall health of athletes. However, divergent findings exist regarding potential association between athletes’ body disorders. This systematic review aims examine relationship these two variables identify modifiers association, such as gender, age, race, exercise type. A search was conducted in five databases (Web Science, PubMed, APA PsycINFO, ProQuest, EBSCO), aiming studies on athletes involved their conclusions. Ultimately, thirty-one were included for evaluation. The results indicate that is complex inconclusive. In some types sports, can occur even when are satisfied with image. Furthermore, female athletes, particularly young sports associated leanness more prone dissatisfaction. Due limited resources this type research, there a lack comprehensive inclusivity across disciplines, genders, races, levels proficiency, which warrants further research.

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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Qualitativer Test eines theoretischen ätiologischen Modells zur Entwicklung einer Essstörung im Spitzensport

Ernährung & Medizin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(01), P. 19 - 25

Published: March 1, 2025

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Factors predicting disordered eating and the prevalence of eating disorders in adolescent elite athletes, trained athletes and a reference group: a prospective controlled two-step study

British Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. bjsports - 108808

Published: March 17, 2025

Objective To prospectively examine the prevalence of diagnosed eating disorders (ED-diagnosis), ED-symptoms and factors predicting in three male female high school student groups: elite athletes, trained athletes a non-athlete reference group at baseline (T1) 1-year follow-up (T2). Methods A survey was administered (n=1186) (T2) (n=1144) (step-one). Participants classified with by Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDEQ 6.0) T2 were invited to diagnostic interview (step-two). Results Prevalence ED-diagnosis for males females 6.9% 9.3% 5.9% 11.2% 3.0% 11.9% references, respectively. No differences statistically significant. Male references had more compared (EDEQ-global score 0.81 vs <0.55), while fewer 1.14 >1.59). Trained increased over time, whereas consistently comparison. High ED-symptom presentation predicted body mass index psychological distress males, females, lower resilience, being reference. Conclusion significant observed between group. Female other groups, athlete groups. Preventive measures that address resilience should be considered. Trial registration number NCT04003675 .

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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“We’re Human Too”: Media Coverage of Simone Biles's Mental Health Disclosure during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Electronic News, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 187 - 201

Published: April 24, 2022

When gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from several events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to concern for her mental health, media organizations discussed both departure and return competition. Utilizing framing theory, 192 domestic international news sources published July August 2021 were thematically analyzed examine how covered Biles's exit ultimate Results show overwhelmingly positively while focusing on productivity as an individual team athlete, heroism, gender. More specifically, themes of gender race commonly paired with theme heroism. also indicate much more likely mention than sources. This work adds growing scholarship about coverage high-profile athletes’ health disclosures.

Language: Английский

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