The impacts of COVID-19 on eating disorders and disordered eating: A mixed studies systematic review and implications.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The unique constraints to everyday life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have been suggested to negatively impact those with pre-existing mental health issues such as eating disorders. While individuals with eating disorders or disordered eating behaviors likely represent a vulnerable group to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the pandemic is yet to be fully established.

Methods

We systematically examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. We searched electronic databases MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and EMBASE for literature published until October 2021. Eligible studies were required to report on individuals with or without a diagnosed eating disorder or disordered eating behaviors who were exposed to the

SUBMITTER: McLean CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9487416 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature