Sex differences in health-related quality of life impairment associated with eating disorder features: A general population study

作者：Mitchison Deborah^*; Mond Jonathan; Slewa Younan Shameran; Hay Phillipa

来源：International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2013, 46(4): 375-380.

DOI：10.1002/eat.22097

• eating disorders
• quality of life
• sex
• gender
• binge eating
• purging
• dieting
• community-based sample
• weight and shape concerns

Objective: To determine sex differences in the prevalence and impact of specific eating disorder features on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Method: A general population sample of men (n = 1,479) and women (n = 1,555) completed interviews that assessed HRQoL (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form, SF-36), and current regular occurrence of binge eating, extreme dietary restriction, purging, and overevaluation of weight or shape. Results: Men constituted a substantial minority (2341%) of participants reporting eating disorder features. Objective binge eating had a greater impact on mental health impairment in men versus women, whereas the overevaluation of weight or shape had a greater impact on general and mental health impairment in women compared with men. Discussion: Eating disorder features that impact on HRQoL are now common in men; however, the impact of specific features may differ between sexes.

• 出版日期2013-5