Accuracy of Self-Reported Body Weight and Height in Remitted Anorexia Nervosa

作者：Wolfe Barbara E^*; Kelly Weeder Susan; Malcom Alexis W; McKenery Michael

来源：Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 2013, 19(2): 66-70.

DOI：10.1177/1078390313481062

• anorexia nervosa
• eating disorders
• body weight
• body mass index
• remission

BACKGROUND: The literature reflects contradictory evidence on the ability of persons with anorexia nervosa (AN) to accurately report body weight and height. Furthermore, it is currently unknown if individuals are able to correctly report their weight and height following weight recovery from AN. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the accuracy of self-reported body weight and height following remission from anorexia nervosa (RAN). DESIGN: Individuals included women with RAN (n = 45), anorexia nervosa (AN; n = 23), and controls (CON; n = 71). Subjective body mass index (BMI; kg/m(2)) was calculated from self-reported weight and height; objective BMI was calculated using values obtained with standard measures. RESULTS: Subjective weights were significantly less than objective weights for the RAN and CON groups (p %26lt; .005). These groups reported being taller resulting in lower subjective BMIs (p %26lt; .001). The AN group did not significantly differ on subjective and objective weight, height, or BMI. CONCLUSIONS: Results highlight the importance of objective measures for early identification/relapse prevention.

• 出版日期2013-4