Characteristics of black treatment seekers for eating disorders

Fernandes, Nisha H.; Crow, Scott J.; Thuras, Paul; Peterson, Carol B.

doi:10.1002/eat.20684

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“…seeking African American women with eating disorders also observed higher average BMI, but also higher fear of weight gain than other racial and ethnic groups (Fernandes, Crow, Thuras, & Peterson, 2010). In the present study, African American treatmentseeking women showed comparable levels of body shape, eating, and weight concern to Caucasian women, despite differences in BMI.…”

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“…In a previous study of racial/ethnic differences among treatment-seeking women with BED, Black women showed significantly higher BMI scores than White women but lower levels of weight concern (Grilo, Lozano, & Masheb, 2005). In contrast, another study of treatment-seeking African American women with eating disorders also observed higher average BMI, but also higher fear of weight gain than other racial and ethnic groups (Fernandes, Crow, Thuras, & Peterson, 2010). In the present study, African American treatment-seeking women showed comparable levels of body shape, eating, and weight concern to Caucasian women, despite differences in BMI.…”

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Racial/ethnic differences in adults in randomized clinical trials of binge eating disorder.

Franko¹,

Thompson‐Brenner²,

Thompson³

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Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

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Objective Recent studies suggest that binge eating disorder (BED) is as prevalent among African American and Hispanic Americans as among Caucasian Americans; however, data regarding the characteristics of treatment-seeking individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups are scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate racial/ethnic differences in demographic characteristics and eating disorder symptoms in participants enrolled in treatment trials for BED. Method Data from 11 completed randomized, controlled trials were aggregated in a single database, the Clinical Trials of Binge Eating Disorder (CT-BED) database, which included 1,204 Caucasian, 120 African American, and 64 Hispanic participants assessed at baseline. Age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, body mass index (BMI), binge eating frequency, and Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) Restraint, Shape, Weight, and Eating Concern subscale scores were examined. Results Mixed model analyses indicated that African American participants in BED treatment trials had higher mean BMI than Caucasian participants, and Hispanic participants had significantly greater EDE shape, weight, and eating concerns than Caucasian participants. No racial or ethnic group differences were found on the frequency of binge eating episodes. Observed racial/ethnic differences in BED symptoms were not substantially reduced after adjusting for BMI and education. Comparisons between the CT-BED database and epidemiological data suggest limitations to the generalizability of data from treatment-seeking samples to the BED community population, particularly regarding the population with lower levels of education. Conclusions Further research is needed to assess alternative demographic, psychological, and culturally specific variables to better understand the diversity of treatment-seeking individuals with BED.

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Racial/ethnic differences in adults in randomized clinical trials of binge eating disorder.

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Thompson‐Brenner²,

Thompson³

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“…found that body dissatisfaction was greater in Blacks than in Whites, the sample size was small ( n = 32 and n = 1,648 respectively) and the findings were not consistent with previous research. 6 The classification system for eating disorders based largely on the White population may not be appropriate for use with other cultural and ethnic groups in the United States. 7–10 …”

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Classification and Correlates of Eating Disorders among Blacks: Findings from the National Survey of American Life

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Caldwell

Baser³

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Objective To assess classification adjustments and examine correlates of eating disorders among Blacks. Method The National Survey of American Life (NSAL) was conducted from 2001–2003 and consisted of adults (n= 5,191) and adolescents (n = 1,170). The World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview (WMH-CIDI-World Health Organization 2004-modified) and DSM-IV-TR eating disorder criteria were used. Results Sixty-six percent of African American and 59% Caribbean Black adults were overweight or obese, while 30% and 29% of adolescents were overweight or obese. Although lifetime rates of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa were low, binge eating disorder was high for both ethnic groups among adults and adolescents. Eliminating certain classification criteria resulted in higher rates of eating disorders for all groups. Conclusion Culturally sensitive criteria should be incorporated into future versions of Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) classifications for eating disorders that consider within group ethnic variations.

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Assessing Eating Pathology in African Americans

Harris

2014

Guide to Psychological Assessment With African Americans

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Characteristics of black treatment seekers for eating disorders

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References 18 publications

Racial/ethnic differences in adults in randomized clinical trials of binge eating disorder.

Racial/ethnic differences in adults in randomized clinical trials of binge eating disorder.

Classification and Correlates of Eating Disorders among Blacks: Findings from the National Survey of American Life

Assessing Eating Pathology in African Americans

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