Eating Disorder Among Malaysian University Students and Its Associated Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 334-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Li Chan ◽  
Alexander Lourdes Samy ◽  
Wen Ting Tong ◽  
Mohammad Ashraful Islam ◽  
Wah Yun Low
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
University Students ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Eating Attitude ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Cluster Sampling

Eating disorder is highly prevalent among university students worldwide. However, in Malaysia, studies on eating disorder is scanty and were mostly conducted among medical students. A stratified cluster sampling was used to recruit participants in a university based in Kuala Lumpur. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1017/1132 students (response rate: 89.8%). The questionnaires administered was a combination of the Eating Attitude Test-26 and items related to perceived body weight, body mass index, trying to weight loss, tobacco use, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression. Descriptive analyses were performed to provide background information of at-risk students by gender. Multiple logistic regressions were used to identify associated factors of eating disorder. The results showed that 13.9% of the university students were at risk of eating disorder. Students who were trying to lose weight and had posttraumatic stress disorder predicted eating disorder. Hence, eating disorder among university students merits attention and requires implementations of public health policies.

scholarly journals Posttraumatic stress disorder among adolescents in Brazil: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joviana Quintes Avanci ◽  
Fernanda Serpeloni ◽  
Thiago Pires de Oliveira ◽  
Simone Gonçalves de Assis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Community Violence ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Psychological Violence

Abstract Background The frequency of trauma and different types of violence exposure in urban areas and their effects on the mental health of adolescents in developing countries are poorly investigated. Most information about traumatized young people comes from war scenarios or disasters. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PTSD in trauma-exposed students in a low-resource city of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The effects of sociodemographic and individual and family factors in the development of PTSD were also investigated. Methods Through multi-stage cluster sampling, 862 adolescents (Mage = 15 years old, 65% female) from public and private schools in the city of São Gonçalo were selected for the study. Self-rating structured questionnaires were applied to assess sociodemographic profile, exposure to physical and psychological violence (family, school, community), sexual abuse, social support, social functional impairment, resilience, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The data were grouped in blocks regarding sociodemographic, individual, family, and community variables. For statistical analysis, chi-square, Fisher’s exact test, and logistic regression were performed. Results The PTSD prevalence was 7.8% among adolescents. Boys were exposed to significantly higher number of events of community violence, while girls to family violence. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) for PTSD were statistically significant for age (OR, 1.45, [95% CI, 1.043–2.007]), social functional impairment (OR, 4.82, [95% CI, 1.77–13.10]), severe maternal physical violence (OR, 2.79, [95% CI, 0.79–9.93]), psychological violence by significant people (OR, 3.96, [95% CI, 1.89–8.31]) and a high number of episodes of community violence (OR, 3.52, [95% CI, 1.47–8.40). Conclusions There was a high prevalence of PTSD within this population associated with exposure to violence. Not only physical, but also psychological violence contributed to PTSD. The results also raise awareness to the differences in life trajectories between boys and girls regarding violence. These differences need to be better understood in order to enable the development of effective preventative interventions. Treating and preventing mental health disorders presents a challenge for countries, especially those with a lower degree of social and economic development and high community violence.

PTSD in Children 6 Years and Younger

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra C. De Young ◽  
Michael S. Scheeringa
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Accurate Assessment ◽  
Dsm 5

This chapter is an overview of the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fifth edition; DSM-5) subtype “posttraumatic stress disorder for children 6 years and younger” and what is known about posttraumatic stress disorder during early childhood. It outlines issues that complicate the accurate assessment of trauma-related problems in young children and reviews the new DSM-5 category, instruments currently available, and evidence for different treatment options. Young children are a high-risk population for exposure to traumatic events and are likewise at risk of developing trauma- and stressor-related disorders following trauma exposure. Early childhood is associated with unique vulnerabilities that may put young children at risk of poor outcomes and rapid maturational growth that may enhance resilience. Early and accurate assessment and treatment of posttrauma reactions in very young children can be challenging, but, because of these factors, it is critical.

scholarly journals Can we predict intensive care relatives at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder?

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. K. Husainy ◽  
L.V. Pillai ◽  
Supriya Aigalikar ◽  
Sunil Vishwasrao
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder

scholarly journals Treating PTSD With Imagery Rescripting During An Underweight State In Eating Disorder Patients. A Multiple Baseline Case Series Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke ten Napel ◽  
Maartje Vroling ◽  
Suzanne HW Mares ◽  
Arnoud Arntz
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms ◽  
Disorder Treatment ◽  
Imagery Rescripting

Abstract Background; Eating disorder patients with a posttraumatic stress disorder have worse treatment results regarding their eating disorder than patients without a posttraumatic stress disorder. Many underweight eating disorder patients with co-morbid posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms are not treated for their posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms during underweight. We pose that posttraumatic stress disorder treatment in underweight eating disorder is possible, and tested whether posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms decrease with Imagery Rescripting, and secondary whether the treatment of trauma has an effect on the process of weight gain and on eating disorder pathology in general.Method; Ten patients in clinical treatment (BMI 14-16.5) participated. A multiple baseline design was used, with baseline varying from six to 10 weeks, a six-week treatment phase, a three-week follow-up period and a three month follow-up measurement. Data were analyzed with mixed regression. Results; Evidence was found for strong effects of treating posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms with imagery rescripting without interfering with the eating disorder treatment. Positive effects were also found on a range of emotional and cognitive secondary measures.Conclusion;Imagery rescripting of traumatic memories at times of underweight was possible, safe and had positive clinical effects. Trial registrationNetherlands trial register (NTR) Trial NL5906 (NTR6094). Date of registration 09/23/2016. https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/5906

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