Journal article
Preoccupation with weight and disordered eating behaviors of entering students at a University in Lebanon
The International journal of eating disorders, Vol.32(1), pp.52-57
07/2002
DOI: 10.1002/eat.10037
PMID: 12183946
Abstract
Objectives
This research explores the prevalence of preoccupation with weight indicators and disordered eating behaviors among entering university students, and identifies factors associated with these indicators and behaviors.
Method
Data was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Comparisons were made by gender, mother's education, and body mass index (BMI).
Results
The final sample included 954 students. The indicators held most “often” included a desire to be thinner, and an awareness of caloric content. The behaviors engaged in “most” often included strenuous exercising, and avoiding particular foods. Both indicators and behaviors varied by gender and body mass index.
Discussion
The prevalence of indicators and behaviors is high. Body mass index is a critical variable to consider in the development of interventions. Further research should explore the context surrounding these indicators and behaviors.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Preoccupation with weight and disordered eating behaviors of entering students at a University in Lebanon
- Creators
- Rema A Afifi-Soweid - Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, LebanonMartine B Najem Kteily - Department of Health Behavior and Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, LebanonMona C Shediac-Rizkallah - Cleveland, Ohio
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The International journal of eating disorders, Vol.32(1), pp.52-57
- DOI
- 10.1002/eat.10037
- PMID
- 12183946
- NLM abbreviation
- Int J Eat Disord
- ISSN
- 0276-3478
- eISSN
- 1098-108X
- Publisher
- Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
- Number of pages
- 6
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/2002
- Academic Unit
- Injury Prevention Research Center; Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984215016702771
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