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

McLean, Courtney; Utpala, Ranjani; Sharp, Gemma

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.926709

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“…36,37 These changes may lead to the onset or worsening of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. 38 Furthermore, the epidemic has impeded access to mental health care and support. Students who are struggling with stress or disordered eating should emphasize self-care, seek support, and assistance.…”

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The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rahman¹,

Kirton²,

Roach³

et al. 2023

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Background: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed medical education and is likely to have long-lasting effects on student learning, mental well-being, and eating behaviour. This study aimed to examine the learning behaviors of medical students at the American University of Integrative Sciences (AUIS), Barbados, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based online survey was administered to medical students at AUIS from July until November 2021. The data collecting instrument recorded students’ demographic and learning behaviour information (Meo et al. 2020), and eating disorders (SCOFF questionnaire). Results: The overall response rate was 55% (n=120). In relation to learning behaviour, students agreed with the following statements: ‘deterioration in work performance and studying’ (48.4%), ‘remember subject’s contents appropriately’ (40.4%), ‘concentration on the studies’ (40.3%), ‘difficulty in performing two tasks simultaneously’ (38.7%), ‘difficulty in performing mental calculations’ (33.9%), ‘difficulty in recalling recent information’ (32.3%), and ‘difficulty in recalling old information’ (38.7%). Among the 8 dimensions of learning behaviors, deterioration in work performance or studying, and difficulties in recalling recent information were found to be significantly associated with the gender of the students. For SCOFF questionnaire, approximately 24.2% screened positive for eating disorders. Screening with the SCOFF test demonstrated that female, older (>25 years), overweight + obese, Clinical Sciences + PreMed, and non-USA-based students were at more risk of eating disorders. Conclusions: The results indicate that during the COVID-19 pandemic AUIS students have developed learning difficulties, and are likely to have eating disorders. University policymakers should take appropriate measures to support a healthy learning environment and improve students' mental well-being and eating behaviours.

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The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rahman¹,

Kirton²,

Roach³

et al. 2023

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“…As medical students witnessed the catastrophic impacts of the pandemic in healthcare settings, the prevalence of mental illness among medical students was found to be relatively higher than in the general population [46]. These changes and challenges may lead to the onset or worsening of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder [47]. Furthermore, the epidemic has impeded access to mental health care and support.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rahman

Kirton

Roach

et al. 2023

IME

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Background: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed medical education and is likely to have long-lasting effects on student learning, mental well-being, and eating behaviour. This study aimed to examine the learning behaviours of medical students at the American University of Integrative Sciences (AUIS), Barbados, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based on-line survey was administered to medical students at AUIS from July to November 2021. The data collecting instrument recorded students’ demographic and learning behaviour information and eating disorders (SCOFF questionnaire). Results: The overall response rate was 55% (n = 120). In relation to learning behaviour, students agreed with the following statements: ‘deterioration in work performance and studying’ (48.4%), ‘remember subject’s contents appropriately’ (40.4%), ‘concentration on the studies’ (40.3%), ‘difficulty in performing two tasks simultaneously’ (38.7%), ‘difficulty in performing mental calculations’ (33.9%), ‘difficulty in recalling recent information’ (32.3%), and ‘difficulty in recalling old information’ (38.7%). Among the eight dimensions of learning behaviours, deterioration in work performance or studying and difficulties in recalling recent information were found to be significantly associated with the gender of the students. For the SCOFF questionnaire, approximately 24.2% screened positive for eating disorders. Screening with the SCOFF test demonstrated that females, older (>25 years), overweight + obese, Clinical Sciences + PreMed, and non-USA-based students were at more risk of eating disorders. Conclusions: The results indicate that during the COVID-19 pandemic, AUIS students have developed learning difficulties and are likely to have eating disorders. University policymakers should take appropriate measures to support a healthy learning environment and improve students’ mental well-being and eating behaviours.

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“…The study indicates that patients with eating disorders experienced worsening symptoms during the lockdown period of COVID-19 as well as disordered eating behavior exacerbated. Among these patients, the probability of recurrence or worsening of symptoms was increased due to changes in social and home environment, self-isolation, and disturbance in accessing healthcare facilities [81]. Many people might find it hard to manage compensatory activities such as physical exercise because of lockdown measures and it has made their preoccupation with weight and shape worse and raised the symptoms of eating disorders [81].…”

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The Influences of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patient with Eating Disorders - A Literature Review

Priyanka

Nayan²,

Alam³

et al. 2022

JPRI

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Introduction: Physical consequences have garnered the greatest attention during the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, and few studies have studied the link between the COVID-19 lockdown and pre-existing mental health difficulties such as eating disorders (ED). Our main goal was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals suffering from ED. Methods: We searched the online databases PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Springer for scientific articles published after September 2022 that studied the impact of coronavirus lockdowns on patients with ED. The authors analyzed 40 out of 76 publications that had the qualifying criteria. Most of these studies underline an increase in eating disorders prevalence and a list of associated behaviors related to the COVID-19 pandemic impact. Results: Young adults are more prone to eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the individuals in hospital are suffered more from disordered eating behaviors. Disruption of lifestyle routine, social isolation, restricted access to customary support networks, limited or no access to healthcare and mental health services, and social anxiety were all related to symptomatic worsening in ED patients during COVID-19 lockdowns. We identified a large increase in hospitalizations during the pandemic, as well as an increase in EDs symptoms and mental health concerns among ED patients. Conclusion: This study identifies children and adolescents, as well as adults with a history of an eating disorder, as particularly sensitive populations to the COVID-19 pandemic's effects. More research in understudied and minority populations is needed, as well as an examination of the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating behaviors.

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

Cited by 34 publications

References 81 publications

The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Influences of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patient with Eating Disorders - A Literature Review

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