A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of the prevalence of self-reported disordered eating and associated factors among athletes worldwide.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to provide a pooled prevalence estimate of self-reported disordered eating (SRDE) in athletes based on the available literature, and to identify risk factors for their occurrence.

Methods

Across ten academic databases, an electronic search was conducted from inception to 7th January 2024. The proportion of athletes scoring at or above predetermined cutoffs on validated self-reporting screening measures was used to identify disordered eating (DE). Subgroup analysis per country, per culture, and per research measure were also conducted. Age, body mass index (BMI), and sex were considered as associated/correlated factors.

Results

The mean prevalence of SRDE among 70,957 athletes in 177 studies (132 publications) was 19.23%

SUBMITTER: Ghazzawi HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851573 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature