Gender differences in direct and indirect associations of trauma types with disordered eating in a national U.S. veteran sample.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Disordered eating (DE) in military veterans has been linked to trauma exposure, but the mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. The current study documented the direct associations of DE with multiple trauma types in a gender-balanced sample of veterans and examined indirect associations of trauma and DE via self-reported PTSD symptoms and concerns about shape and weight.

Method

Participants included 1,187 veterans (50% women, 46% men, 4% another) from multiple service eras. Sampling weights were applied to enhance representativeness to the national veteran population.

Results

Gender-stratified, weighted models revealed associations of premilitary, warfare, and postseparation trauma with DE in men and associations of premilitary, military sexu

SUBMITTER: Zelkowitz RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10283316 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature