Trends in eating disorder risk among U.S. college students, 2013–2021

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 317, P. 114882 - 114882

Published: Oct. 2, 2022

Despite concerns about rising rates of mental health problems among college students in recent years, little is known trends eating disorder (ED). This study examined data from the 2013-2020/2021 Healthy Minds Study (HMS), a large US (N = 267,599). Students completed SCOFF scale, validated measure ED symptoms. From 2013 to 2020/2021 prevalence risk increased significantly 15% 28% (13% increase, 95% CI, 12.2-13.9) with young, female, and Hispanic experiencing largest increases. by 3 percentage points (95% 1.7-4.2) during COVID-19 pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Anorexia nervosa and the COVID-19 pandemic among young people: a scoping review

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: July 20, 2023

The extent to which the recent global COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted young people with restrictive eating disorders [i.e., anorexia nervosa (AN) and atypical (AAN)] is unclear. We conducted a scoping review of literature identify how pandemic this population gaps in current inform future research efforts.

Language: Английский

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Policy effects of the expansion of telehealth under 1135 waivers on intentions to seek counseling services: Difference‐in‐difference (DiD) analysis

Journal of Counseling & Development, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 101(3), P. 277 - 292

Published: April 25, 2023

Abstract Practicing counselors swiftly shifted to telehealth after insurance payers changed their policy cover counseling under the expansion of with 1135 waivers, which has led concerns over effects on clients’ continuing service‐seeking intentions. To determine if this shift was associated a change in intentions while adjusting for unmeasured confounders and time trends, we performed difference‐in‐difference analysis (a quasi‐experimental design) compare changes between client (treated) non‐client (control) groups through large national sample emerging adults ( N = 52,237). The study findings indicated that not intentions, providing support utility counseling. Implications these should be considered when assessing merit inform public policies practice post‐pandemic era.

Language: Английский

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The use and misuse of the SCOFF screening measure over two decades: a systematic literature review

Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(1)

Published: April 23, 2024

Abstract Purpose The SCOFF questionnaire was designed as a simple, memorable screening tool to raise suspicion that person might have an eating disorder. It is over 20 years since the creation of SCOFF, during which time it has been widely used. Considering this, we wish review use in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and assess whether being used appropriately manner originally devised tested. Methods Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, all search strategies methods determined before onset study. PubMed Wiley Online Library searched using terms . Two reviewers involved reviewing process. Criteria appropriate formalised with tool’s original authors. Results 180 articles included final review. 48 had appropriately, 117 inappropriately 15 mixed appropriateness their use. Conclusion This systematic highlights inappropriate diverse languages settings. When correctly made significant contribution understanding disorders its simplicity applauded led widespread However two-thirds studies, paper how what way misused, Guidelines are stated. Future validation avenues research suggested. Level evidence I.

Language: Английский

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The prevalence of and the effect of global stressors on eating disorders among medical students

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Background Eating disorders (EDs) are among the most serious forms of psychiatric illness, potentially leading to multi-systemic complications. Owing their high stress levels, medical students more likely experience mental health difficulties that predispose them developing EDs. Societal stigmatization and misinformation, especially in a middle eastern context, contribute underreporting challenges seeking appropriate treatment at an early stage, increasing risk complications mortality. EDs remain under-studied phenomena east, limiting understanding options. Objective The objectives current study were assess prevalence EDs, potential contributing factors, impact COVID-19 pandemic as independent global stressor Arabian Gulf University. Methods This cross-sectional consisted three-part self-administered questionnaire comprising demographic data, Attitudes-26 (EAT-26) test, associated stressors. was conducted on AGU preparatory year up Year 6. Data collected from September 2022 February 2023. Results Three hundred ninety-seven recruited present study. 32.1% tested demonstrated elevated for Living situation, earlier years study, status significantly with increased risk. Response stressors such correlated worsening high-risk individuals. Conclusion have been discovered be highly prevalent students, which brings light undervalued concern. warrants both awareness programs campus, development individual-tailored eating disorder halt progression increase overall quality life education.

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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Hospitalizations for Anorexia Nervosa during the COVID-19 Pandemic in France: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(16), P. 4787 - 4787

Published: Aug. 16, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on mental health, including food-related behaviors. However, little is known about the effect of anorexia nervosa (AN). We sought to assess an association between and potential increase in hospitalizations for AN France. compared number with diagnosis during 21-month period following onset before using Poisson regression models. identified significant girls aged 10 19 years (+45.9%, RR = 1.46[1.43−1.49]; p < 0.0001), young women 20 29 (+7.0%; 1.07[1.04−1.11]; 0.0001). Regarding markers severity, there was associated self-harm two periods. Multivariate analysis revealed that risk being admitted increased significantly among patients 20−29 (aOR 1.39[1.06−1.81]; 0.05 vs. aOR 1.15[0.87−1.53]; NS), whereas it remained high 2.40[1.89−3.05]; 0.0001 3.12[2.48−3.98]; Furthermore, our results suggest may have particular health AN, both sharp self-harming

Language: Английский

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Mediating Roles of Psychological Distress, Insomnia, and Body Image Concerns in the Association Between Exercise Addiction and Eating Disorders

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 16, P. 2533 - 2542

Published: July 1, 2023

Exercising can promote good health. However, excessive exercising may have downsides. This study examined the association between exercise addiction and eating disorders whether identified was mediated by psychological distress, insomnia (including sleep quality), body image concern.A total of 2088 adolescents (mean age 15.3 years) participated in this cross-sectional questions assessing addiction, disorders, insomnia, quality, concern.There were significantly positive relationships variables (r=0.12-0.54, p<0.01) with effect sizes from small to large. The four potential mediators (ie, concern), individually total, disorders.The findings suggest that influence through multiple pathways, such as concerns. Future research should examine these longitudinally use gathered information inform intervention development. Clinicians healthcare workers are encouraged assess when treating individuals disorders.

Language: Английский

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Depression, anxiety, and stress in medical students in Peru: a cross-sectional study

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

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

Objective To determine the prevalence and factors associated with depressive, anxious, stress symptoms in medical students Peru, during second pandemic wave of COVID-19. Methods We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study 405 from a university northern Peru. The DASS-21 instrument was used to evaluate mental health outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress), investigate their association socio-educational characteristics. Results found 71.6% (95% CI: 66.94–75.95), 71.9% 67.2–76.2), 62.7% 57.8–67.4); respectively. Students eating behavior disorders had higher depressive (PR: 1.35), anxious 1.27), 1.31). 1.57), 1.24) increased who did not report regular physical activity. In addition, having almost always academic exhaustion 1.46), 1.72). On contrary, 0.79), 0.73) 0.82) decreased male students. reported sleeping 8 or more hours daily lower 0.82). Conclusion Symptoms depression anxiety occurred 7 out 10 students, 6 10. Among presence depression, were disorder regularly exercising. Periodic evaluations symptomatology are required counseling should be promoted schools.

Language: Английский

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Access and efficacy of university mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Dec. 20, 2023

Objective This study sought to understand the mental health issues, support and efficacy of that among university students. Participants All students enrolled in a College Arts Sciences at one mid-size received an email contained link anonymous, online questionnaire developed disseminated through PsychData. 162 completed questionnaire. Methods Mixed methods: Data was summarized using descriptive analysis, testing for significance, differences, content analysis. Results reported high levels anxiety (76%) depression (65%). indicated participant demographics were associated with types access, support. Unexpected results included lack knowledge or information on cost, how access services hindered participants, although telehealth most widely used support, contrast other studies, participants preference face-to-face services. Conclusion highlight need improving communication about higher education Recommendations implications policy are provided.

Language: Английский

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