Assessment of the risk of eating disorders among medical students in Antananarivo, Madagascar
1 Psychiatry Department, Hospital Center of Soavinandriana, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
2 Mental health Department, Public health University Hospital of Analakely, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
3 Mental health Department, University Hospital of Mental Health, Anjanamasina, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
4 Mental Health Department, University Hospital of Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar.
5 Faculty of Medicine, University of Mahajanga, Madagascar.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(01), 351–357
Publication history:
Received on 24 February 2024; revised on 01 April 2024; accepted on 04 April 2024
Abstract:
Introduction: Eating Disorder (ED) is a serious pathology that frequently affects young adolescents, young adults and medical students.
Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, single-center study which was carried out over 6 months among students and interns in human medicine using an anonymous self-questionnaire Eating Attitude Test (EAT) in March 2021.
Results: During the study period, 31 cases were identified among the 225 students who were selected. The average age of the participants was 22.14 years and the sex ratio was 0.77. The risk of ED was around 13.78%. These EDs are significantly more common among female students, who live alone, and those who do not have children in their care.
Conclusion: The risk of ED is high among human medicine students at the Faculty of Medicine of Antananarivo.
Keywords:
Anorexia; Antananarivo; Bulimia; Eating Disorders; Medical Students
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