Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics of Treated and Untreated Adults with Bulimia Nervosa and/or Binge-eating Disorder Recruited for a Large-Scale Research Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Eating disorders affect millions of people worldwide, but most never receive treatment. The majority of clinical research on eating disorders has focused on individuals recruited from treatment settings, which may not represent the broader population of people with eating disorders. This study compared the characteristics of individuals with eating disorders based on whether they self-reported accessing treatment or not, to identify potential differences and contribute to a better understanding of the diverse needs and experiences of individuals with eating disorders. Methods: The study population included 762 community-recruited individuals (85% female, M ± SD age = 30 ± 7 y) with bulimia nervosa and/or binge eating disorder (BN/BED) enrolled in the Binge-Eating

SUBMITTER: Carrino E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10197743 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature