Validation of the shortest version of the eating attitude test (EAT-7) as a screening tool for disordered eating in patients with first-episode schizophrenia

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia have a two to five-fold higher risk of developing obesity and up threefold disordered eating behaviors relative the general population. Over past decades, Eating Attitude Test (EAT) has been well-recognized widely used in clinical practice. However, only little psychometric information is available on EAT for researchers clinicians who deal patients schizophrenia, it still unclear whether scale could fulfill measurement needs help research decision-making context psychotic disorders. This study aimed investigate properties shortest version (EAT-7) among newly-diagnosed had minimal exposure antipsychotics at start study. an observational, cross-sectional survey that was carried out department psychiatry Razi Hospital, Manouba, Tunisia. The took place between January June 2024, involved clinically-stabilized outpatients < 3 months treatment (N = 112; mean age 24.44 ± 5.41 years). In terms factor analysis, EAT-7 presented one-dimensional structure. All seven items strongly loaded single factor, all indices CFA suggesting good fit data. addition, yielded excellent reliability coefficients, both McDonald's ω Cronbach's α 0.88. Measurement invariance across sex groups tested using multi-group CFA, established configural, scalar, metric levels. No significant differences scores males females were found. Finally, positively correlated depression anxiety, supporting concurrent validity scale. shortness, items' clarity conciseness make efficient tool appropriate as first-step screening detect low cost burden. We hope this will facilitate widespread application routine assessment monitoring practices.

Language: Английский

Eating Disorder Risk Among Adolescents: The Influence of Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity, and BMI

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(6), P. 1067 - 1067

Published: March 19, 2025

Background/Objectives: Eating disorders (EDs) are rising among adolescents. BMI, diet, and physical activity influence ED risk, but their interactions complex vary by population. Considering sociocultural changes, this study investigated the prevalence risk factors for EDs in Romanian We evaluated demographic factors, dietary behaviors, (PA), previous specialist consultations using Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26) assessed psychometric properties of EAT-26 Methods: A cross-sectional included 423 youths aged 13 to 20 from Cluj-Napoca. Participants completed an online survey on demographics, activity, health consultations. was EAT-26. Confirmatory exploratory factor analyses were conducted EAT-26, binary logistic regression identified predictors risk. Results: The 26.5%, with females having 1.61 times higher odds than males. Consulting a weight or mental increased (OR = 3.76). Higher BMI showed trend unadjusted model 1.06). An initial CFA suboptimal fit. Over 60% sample reported frequent consumption ultra-processed foods. Conclusions: Our findings highlight significant youth, filling critical gap regional public evidence. Despite limitations due design self-reported data, results stress need measures promoting balanced diets, positive body image, improved access reduce growing adolescent Romania.

Language: Английский

Validation of the shortest version of the Eating Attitude Test (EAT-7) as a screening tool for disordered eating in patients with first-episode schizophrenia

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Background: Over the past decades, Eating Attitude Test (EAT) has been well-recognized and widely used in clinical practice. However, only little psychometric information is available on EAT for researchers clinicians who deal with patients schizophrenia, it still unclear whether scale could fulfill measurement needs help research decision-making context of psychotic disorders. This study aimed to investigate properties shortest version (EAT-7) among newly-diagnosed schizophrenia had minimal exposure antipsychotics at start study. Methods: an observational, cross-sectional survey that was carried out department psychiatry Razi Hospital, Manouba, Tunisia. The took place between January June 2024, involved clinically-stabilized outpatients have <3 months treatment (N=112; mean age 24.44 ± 5.41 years). Results: In terms factor analysis, EAT-7 presented a one-dimensional structure. All seven items strongly loaded single factor, all indices CFA suggesting good fit data. addition, yielded excellent reliability coefficients, both McDonald’s ω Cronbach’s α 0.88. Measurement invariance across sex groups tested using multi-group CFA, established configural, scalar, metric levels. No significant differences scores males females were found. Finally, positively correlated depression anxiety, supporting concurrent validity scale. Conclusion: shortness, items’ clarity conciseness make efficient tool appropriate as first-step screening detect disordered eating low cost burden. We hope this will facilitate widespread application routine assessment monitoring practices.

Language: Английский