Prevalence of disordered eating and its impact on quality of life among a group of college students in a province of west Turkey / Prevalencia de conductas alimentarias de riesgo y su impacto en la calidad de vida de un grupo de estudiantes universitarios en una provincia del oeste de Turquía
Salud pública Méx
; 52(3): 190-198, May-June 2010. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence of disordered eating (DE) among a group of college students and assess its impact on quality of life. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
This study was conducted between December 15th, 2008 and January 15th, 2009 at a Turkish University. Eating Attitudes Test-40 (EAT-40) was used to identify DE. Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) was assessed by Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36.RESULTS:
The prevalence of DE was 6.8 percent. Presence of any physical defect (OR 2.657), parents living separately (OR 3.114), mothers having an education level of secondary school and over (OR 2.583), and families not having social health insurance (OR 2.603) were important risk factors (f<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
The HRQoL of those with DE was worse than those without it. Periodic screenings should be done to determine DE cases.RESUMEN
OBJETIVO:
Determinar la prevalencia de conductas alimentarias de riesgo (CAR) entre un grupo de estudiantes universitarios, y evaluar su impacto en la calidad de vida. MATERIAL YMÉTODOS:
Este estudio se realizó entre el 15 de diciembre de 2008 y enero de 2009 en una universidad turca. Se utilizó el Eating Attitudes Test-40 (EAT-40) para identificar CAR. La calidad de vida se evaluó por el estudio de resultados médicos Short Form-36.RESULTADOS:
La prevalencia de CAR fue de 6,8 por ciento. La presencia de cualquier defecto físico (RM 2,657), padres separados (RM 3,ll4), madre con nivel de educación de escuela de secundaria o más (RM 2,583), familia sin seguro social (RM 2,603) fueron importantes factores de riesgo (p<0,05).CONCLUSIONES:
La salud y calidad de vida de las personas con CAR fue peor. Se deben hacer exámenes periódicos para determinar casos de CAR.
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Database:
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Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Feeding and Eating Disorders
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Aspects:
Patient-preference
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Salud pública Méx
Journal subject:
Public Health
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Odunpazari Community Health Center/TR
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Osmangazi University/TR