Post-Traumatic Stress in Caregivers to Children and Young People With Eating Disorder (ED) Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Examination of Relationships With Demographics, ED Factors and Caregiver Skills.

IF 3.4 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

European Eating Disorders Review Pub Date : 2025-07-29 DOI:10.1002/erv.70015

Natasha Heal-Cohen, Rachel Nabirinde, Aaron Burgess

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Abstract

Objective: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in caregivers of children and young people (CYP) with eating disorder (ED) symptoms remain understudied, despite their potential impact. This study examines these symptoms and their relationship to demographic and ED-related factors, and caregiver skills. This aims to inform efforts to improve caregivers' wellbeing and ability to support CYP with EDs.

Method: UK-based parental caregivers of CYP with ED symptoms were recruited via social media and mental health organizations. A total of 123 participants provided demographic and ED-related information and completed measures of caregiver skills and PTSD symptoms via an online survey. Descriptive statistics, correlations and regressions were conducted.

Results: The majority of participants (62.6%) exhibited scores indicative of probable PTSD. Demographic and ED-related factors explained 21% of the variance in caregiver PTSD symptoms, with ED relapse contributing the largest independent effect. PTSD symptoms explained 34% of the variance in self-reported caregiver skills.

Conclusions: Caregivers to a wider ED population than previously studied may be at high risk of PTSD, and symptoms may hinder caregivers' ability to support their child. The link between ED relapse and caregiver PTSD warrants further investigation. Trauma-informed approaches to caregiver support in child and adult ED services are recommended.

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患有进食障碍（ED）症状的儿童和青少年的照顾者的创伤后应激：人口统计学、ED因素和照顾者技能关系的横断面研究

目的：儿童和青少年（CYP）的饮食失调（ED）症状的护理人员的创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）症状仍未得到充分研究，尽管他们的潜在影响。本研究探讨了这些症状及其与人口统计学和ed相关因素以及护理人员技能的关系。其目的是告知努力改善照顾者的福祉和能力，支持CYP与急诊科。方法：通过社交媒体和心理健康组织招募英国有ED症状的CYP的父母照顾者。共有123名参与者通过在线调查提供了人口统计和ed相关信息，并完成了护理人员技能和PTSD症状的测量。进行描述性统计、相关分析和回归分析。结果：大多数参与者（62.6%）表现出可能的PTSD得分。人口统计学和ED相关因素解释了21%的照顾者PTSD症状差异，ED复发贡献了最大的独立影响。PTSD症状解释了34%的自我报告照料者技能差异。结论：与之前的研究相比，更多ED人群的护理人员可能具有较高的PTSD风险，并且症状可能会阻碍护理人员支持其孩子的能力。ED复发与护理者PTSD之间的联系值得进一步研究。建议在儿童和成人急诊科服务中采用创伤知情的护理人员支持方法。

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European Eating Disorders Review PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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8.90

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7.50%

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期刊介绍： European Eating Disorders Review publishes authoritative and accessible articles, from all over the world, which review or report original research that has implications for the treatment and care of people with eating disorders, and articles which report innovations and experience in the clinical management of eating disorders. The journal focuses on implications for best practice in diagnosis and treatment. The journal also provides a forum for discussion of the causes and prevention of eating disorders, and related health policy. The aims of the journal are to offer a channel of communication between researchers, practitioners, administrators and policymakers who need to report and understand developments in the field of eating disorders.