Role of gender in the treatment experiences of people with an eating disorder: a metasynthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditionally perceived as a disorder of women, Eating Disorders (EDs) are known to have impacts on people irrespective of their gender. This study is designed to synthesise the available qualitative research studies to more broadly understand the diverse experiences of ED and their treatment, specifically in relationship to issues of gender.

Methods

The methodology involved a systematic search and quality appraisal of the literature published after 1980 using terms that aimed to represent the primary concepts of "role of gender" and "treatment experiences" and "eating disorders". Nine qualitative studies met the inclusion criteria. Meta-themes were inductively generated through a synthesis of data across themes from the relevant included papers.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Thapliyal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6088416 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature