Eating disorder symptomatology among transgender individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the literature on eating disorders and eating disorder symptomatology among transgender individuals and to summarize the existing literature on gender-affirming treatment and the prevalence of eating disorder symptomatology.

Method

The literature search for this systematic review and meta-analysis was performed in PubMed, Embase.com, and Ovid APA PsycInfo. We searched for "eating disorders" and "transgender" using both controlled vocabularies and natural language terms for their synonyms. The PRISMA statement guidelines were followed. Quantitative data from studies on transgender individuals and eating disorders assessed with relevant assessment tools was included.

Results

Twenty-four

SUBMITTER: Rasmussen SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214585 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature