Disordered eating behaviours and body shape dissatisfaction among adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a cross sectional study

ConclusionsThe magnitude of DEBs was high among the study participants. Body shape dissatisfaction, family history of diabetes mellitus, being in late adolescence period, diabetic complication, and nutritional status of adolescents were significantly associated with DEBs. Therefore, preventive interventions need to be designed by all relevant actors working on health promotion of young population to address factors influencing DEBs among adolescent population with diabetes.
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research