Prevalence and correlates of disordered eating at a large state university before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q2 NUTRITION & DIETETICS

Journal of Eating Disorders Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1186/s40337-024-01056-2

Carly R Pacanowski, Christine Skubisz, David Borton, Rachel Ryding

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Abstract

Background: Emerging adulthood is a transitory period in which disordered eating (DE) manifests; collecting data on the prevalence of DE among this population as well as demographic and behavioral correlates are important public health goals.

Methods: Data from an annual survey of undergraduate students at a large state university from 2019 to 2022 were analyzed, allowing researchers to compare prevalence and correlates before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic using two brief screeners: the SCOFF and Eating Disorder Screener for Primary Care (ESP). We hypothesized that rates of DE would be greater after the onset of COVID-19 as compared to before. We also hypothesized that those identifying as women, reporting higher alcohol or drug use, and contemplating suicide would have greater odds of reporting symptoms consistent with DE.

Results: DE was significantly lower in pre-pandemic years compared to pandemic years: ESP pre = 38.01%(n = 704), pandemic = 48.79%(n = 645), p < 0.001; SCOFF pre = 22.82%(n = 422), pandemic = 31.46%(n = 414), p < 0.001. Logistic regressions showed women and students who contemplated suicide reported significantly greater DE, regardless of screener or time period. Inconsistent relationships were found between DE and current substance use.

Conclusion: These findings may inform targeted interventions for those most vulnerable to disordered eating.

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在 COVID-19 大流行前后，一所大型州立大学中饮食失调的流行率和相关性。

背景：成年期是饮食失调（DE）表现的过渡时期；收集该人群中饮食失调患病率以及人口和行为相关性的数据是重要的公共卫生目标：我们对一所大型州立大学 2019 年至 2022 年的本科生年度调查数据进行了分析，使研究人员能够使用两种简短的筛查工具：SCOFF 和基层医疗饮食失调筛查工具 (ESP)，比较 COVID-19 大流行前后的患病率和相关性。我们假设，与 COVID-19 流行之前相比，COVID-19 流行之后的进食障碍发生率会更高。我们还假设，那些自称为女性、报告酗酒或吸毒较多以及有自杀倾向的人将有更大的几率报告与饮食失调症状一致的症状：结果：与大流行前相比，大流行前的 DE 明显较低：ESP 前=38.01%（n=704），大流行=48.79%（n=645），p 结论：这些发现可为有针对性的干预措施提供依据：这些发现可为针对最易出现饮食失调的人群采取有针对性的干预措施提供依据。

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Journal of Eating Disorders Neuroscience-Behavioral Neuroscience

CiteScore

5.30

自引率

17.10%

发文量

161

审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Eating Disorders is the first open access, peer-reviewed journal publishing leading research in the science and clinical practice of eating disorders. It disseminates research that provides answers to the important issues and key challenges in the field of eating disorders and to facilitate translation of evidence into practice. The journal publishes research on all aspects of eating disorders namely their epidemiology, nature, determinants, neurobiology, prevention, treatment and outcomes. The scope includes, but is not limited to anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and other eating disorders. Related areas such as important co-morbidities, obesity, body image, appetite, food and eating are also included. Articles about research methodology and assessment are welcomed where they advance the field of eating disorders.