Eating and exercise behaviors in eating disorders and the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia: Initial results from the COLLATE project
Eating and exercise behaviors in eating disorders and the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia: Initial results from the COLLATE project
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DOI：
10.1002/eat.23317
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发表时间：
2020-06-01
影响因子：
5.5
通讯作者：
Rossell, Susan L.
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作者：
Phillipou, Andrea;Meyer, Denny;Rossell, Susan L.
目的新出现的证据表明，新冠肺炎(CoronaVirus，COV)大流行可能对心理健康造成负面影响。然而，对饮食和锻炼行为的影响目前尚不清楚。本研究旨在确定在新冠肺炎大流行爆发期间，澳大利亚样本中进食障碍患者和普通人群的饮食和锻炼行为的变化。方法共有5,469名参与者，其中180人自我报告进食障碍史，作为COLLATE(新冠肺炎和你：澳大利亚现在的心理健康调查)项目的一部分，完成了与疫情爆发以来饮食和锻炼行为变化有关的问题；澳大利亚于2020年4月1日启动了一项全国性调查。结果发现，进食障碍组的限制、暴食、净化和锻炼行为增加。在一般人群中，限制进食和暴饮暴食的行为都有所增加；然而，受访者报告的锻炼比疫情前要少。讨论这一发现对于在新冠肺炎大流行期间为进食障碍患者提供更好的监测和支持具有重要意义。此外，需要认识到普通人群饮食和锻炼行为改变对心理和身体健康的影响，并监测其潜在的长期后果。
Objective Emerging evidence suggests that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be negatively impacting mental health. The impact on eating and exercise behaviors is, however, currently unknown. This study aimed to identify changes in eating and exercise behaviors in an Australian sample among individuals with an eating disorder, and the general population, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.Method A total of 5,469 participants, 180 of whom self-reported an eating disorder history, completed questions relating to changes in eating and exercise behaviors since the emergence of the pandemic, as part of the COLLATE (COvid-19 and you: mentaL heaLth in AusTralia now survEy) project; a national survey launched in Australia on April 1, 2020.Results In the eating disorders group, increased restricting, binge eating, purging, and exercise behaviors were found. In the general population, both increased restricting and binge eating behaviors were reported; however, respondents reported less exercise relative to before the pandemic.Discussion The findings have important implications for providing greater monitoring and support for eating disorder patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the mental and physical health impacts of changed eating and exercise behaviors in the general population need to be acknowledged and monitored for potential long-term consequences.