Revi Bonder, Shauna Beaudoin, Lorry Chen, Paige Church, Marie Hooper, Melissa Thorne, Alene Toulany, Amy C. McPherson
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Exploring the Extent and Nature of Disordered Eating Among Canadian Adolescents and Young Adults With Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Background
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus (SBH) are at a higher risk for disordered eating, poor body image and body dissatisfaction. Regrettably, there is limited research on the eating patterns and behaviours of AYA with SBH, as well as their body image perceptions.
Objectives
The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of disordered eating behaviours among AYA with SBH and their perceptions surrounding their body image. This study represents the first investigation of its kind conducted within a Canadian population. It fills a literature gap regarding the understanding of disordered eating behaviours and body image perceptions among young individuals with SBH in Canada.
Methods
The study comprised a self-report, cross-sectional online survey of AYA with SBH across Canada. The survey comprised validated brief measures to evaluate eating behaviours, disordered eating and body esteem. AYA aged 12–26 years with any type of SBH were eligible to participate.
Results
Twenty-four participants were recruited. Results indicated that AYA with SBH may face an elevated risk for eating disorders/disordered eating compared to their typically developing peers, due to a myriad of reasons not typically experienced in the general population such as bowel and bladder management, mobility issues and eating aversions. Findings also indicated that some AYA with SBH may have poor body image and that it is possible that this is not discussed in SBH clinics.
Conclusion
Our work underscores the urgency for further research that focuses on assessing eating disorders/disordered eating behaviours in AYA with SBH.
期刊介绍:
Child: care, health and development is an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes papers dealing with all aspects of the health and development of children and young people. We aim to attract quantitative and qualitative research papers relevant to people from all disciplines working in child health. We welcome studies which examine the effects of social and environmental factors on health and development as well as those dealing with clinical issues, the organization of services and health policy. We particularly encourage the submission of studies related to those who are disadvantaged by physical, developmental, emotional and social problems. The journal also aims to collate important research findings and to provide a forum for discussion of global child health issues.