Do Swedish rock-climbers exhibit more eating disorder and body dissatisfaction symptoms than non-climbers? A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The inclusion of rock-climbing in the Olympic Games has increased participation in the sport and attention to athletes' health. In sports where the importance of low body weight is considerate, there is an increased risk of developing eating disorders (EDs). There is sparse research on EDs among rock-climbers. The primary aim was to map ED symptoms among rock-climbers compared with controls. The secondary aim was to analyze differences in body dissatisfaction. Comparisons between rock-climbing levels and sexes were performed.

Design

This is a cross-sectional study in a larger prospective longitudinal study series, CLIMB: Climber's Longitudinal attitudes towards Injury, Mental health and Body image, using baseline data.

Participants

Swedish rock-climbers, at

SUBMITTER: Nigicser I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11488074 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature