[Diagnostic validity and usefulness of the Eating Attitudes Test-26 for the assessment of eating disorders risk in a Colombian female population.]

CONCLUSIONS: This modified and abbreviated EAT-26 questionnaire is an ideal multidimensional instrument for ED screening in risk population, with excellent reliability and sensitivity values and satisfactory specificity. EAT-26 is a useful measure to be considered when strategies for ED early detection are implemented in young women.
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Source: Atencion Primaria - April 1, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Constaín GA, Ricardo Ramírez C, Rodríguez-Gázquez MD, Alvarez Gómez M, Marín Múnera C, Agudelo Acosta C Tags: Aten Primaria Source Type: research