Prevalence of eating disorders and risk profile in a group female college students

Abstract

To examine potential some risk factors considered related to eating disorders in a group of university female students. This cross-sectional study was carried out between March 1st and May 30th 2008. The Eating Attitudes Test-40 was used to determine eating disorders. The mean age of the students in the study group was 20.28±1.61. years. The prevalence of eating disorders was 13.8%. It was found that the students with higher household income level showed higher prevalence of eating disorders (p<.05, for each one). The results indicate that further psychological counseling programs, for especially female students with higher EAT-40 scores are necessary.