Variables associated with disordered eating behaviors among freshman students from Mexico City / Variables asociadas con conductas alimentarias de riesgo en estudiantes de la Ciudad de México
Salud pública Méx
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59(3): 258-265, may.-jun. 2017. tab
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To estimate the prevalence of disordered eating behaviors (DEB) and identify their associations with demographic and psychological variables among freshman students at a public university in Mexico City. Materials andmethods:
A sample of 892 subjects participated in the study. Bivariate and multinomial models were performed to determine associations between DEB and covariates.Results:
Of those surveyed, 6.8% of the women and 4.1% of the men exhibited DEB (p<0.05). The variables increasing the risk of eating disorders (ED) for women were internalization of the aesthetic thin ideal (IATI), body mass index (BMI), self-esteem and physical activity, while for men they were IATI, drive for muscularity, and self-esteem.Conclusions:
The frequency of DEB among women and men and the internalization of the thin ideal in both sexes suggest the possibility of a change in the precursor conditions for eating disorders, particularly for men, who exhibit increased risk of such behaviors.RESUMEN
Resumen Objetivo:
Estimar la prevalencia de conductas alimentarias de riesgo (CAR) e identificar asociaciones con variables sociodemográficas y psicológicas en estudiantes de nuevo ingreso de una universidad pública de la Ciudad de México. Material ymétodos:
Se aplicó una encuesta a 892 estudiantes de ambos sexos. Para analizar asociaciones entre CAR y sus covariables se emplearon modelos bivariados y multivariados.Resultados:
Se estimó que 6.8% de las mujeres y 4.1% de los hombres presentaron CAR (p>0.05). Entre las mujeres las variables que aumentaron el riesgo de CAR fueron interiorización del ideal estético de la delgadez (IIED), índice de masa corporal (IMC), autoestima y actividad física. Entre los hombres, las variables que sobresalieron fueron IIED, deseo por un cuerpo musculoso y autoestima.Conclusiones:
La frecuencia de CAR entre mujeres y hombres, así como la IIED en ambos sexos sugiere un cambio en las condiciones de riesgo, especialmente entre los varones.
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Main subject:
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
English
Journal:
Salud pública Méx
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana/MX
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