Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Eating disorder risks and psychopathological distress in Italian high school adolescents |
| Authors: |
Valeria Calcaterra, Vittoria Carlotta Magenes, Martina Basso, Veronica Conte, Giulia Maggioni, Susanna Russo, Annalisa De Silvestri, Valentina Fabiano, Elisabetta Agnese Marrocco, Pierangelo Veggiotti, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti |
| Source: |
Italian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 50, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
BMC, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Pediatrics |
| Subject Terms: |
Eating disorder, Psychopathological distress, Adolescents, School, Screening, Pediatrics, RJ1-570 |
| More Details: |
Abstract Background Psychopathological disorders are often comorbid diagnosis in eating disorders (EDs). We aimed to assess the presence of psychopathological traits and symptoms associated with EDs in an Italian high school adolescent population. Methods A sample of high school adolescents was enrolled, and demographic and clinical data were collected. Two self-report questionnaires, the Eating Disorder Inventory-3 (EDI-3) and the Questionnaire for the Assessment of Psychopathology in Adolescence (Q-PAD), were administered. Results 548 adolescents (333 F/215 M; 16.89 ± 0.85 years) were included. Symptoms associated with EDs of clinical or high clinical concern were prevalent in a range of individuals, with percentages varying from 26.82% for body dissatisfaction to 51.83% for Interoceptive Deficits. The findings from the Q-PAD assessment indicated the presence of psychological distress, leading to discomfort or challenging situations requiring potential intervention in a percentage of adolescents ranging from 2.93% for psychosocial risks to 23.77% for anxiety. These percentages showed differences between genders (F > M, p |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
1824-7288 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/1824-7288 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s13052-024-01717-7 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/6a71f4a353e948f9b072d785ff5b2d20 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.6a71f4a353e948f9b072d785ff5b2d20 |
| Database: |
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