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salud publica mex 2010; 52 (3)

Prevalence of disordered eating and its impact on quality of life among a group of college students in a province of west Turkey

Tozun M, Unsal A, Ayranci U, Arslan G

Language: Spanish
References: 29
Page: 190-198
PDF size: 130.21 Kb.


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 and Methods. 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%. 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 (p‹ 0.05). Conclusions. The HRQoL of those with DE was worse than those without it. Periodic screenings should be done to determine DE cases.


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