Weight stigma and disordered eating behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: the mediating role of weight gain concern and psychological distress

CONCLUSIONS: Experiences of weight stigma and disordered eating behaviors were prevalent among Brazilian university students, especially among those with overweight. Weight gain concern and psychological distress appear to be important factors underlying the relationship between these constructs during the pandemic, and they can contribute to the development of targeted strategies for the prevention and management of disordered eating.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, cross-sectional study.PMID:37759035 | PMC:PMC10533574 | DOI:10.1007/s40519-023-01608-6

Source: Eating and weight disorders : EWD - September 27, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Patricia Fortes Cavalcanti de Mac êdo Edleide Brito Carla de Magalh ães Cunha Maria da Purifica ção Nazaré Araújo Poliana Cardoso Martins M ônica Leila Portela de Santana Source Type: research