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Assessment of the menstrual cycle, eating disorders and self-esteem of Polish adolescents.
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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology . Mar2017, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p30-36. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- <bold>Introduction: </bold>Eating disorders are an important factor in menstrual cycle disorders in girls. Moreover, low self-esteem among adolescent girls may be a risk factor for eating disorders. The aim of the study was to assess the menstrual cycle, eating habits and self-esteem of Polish adolescents.<bold>Methods: </bold>The study was conducted from January 2014 to March 2015 and included 623 girls, aged 15-19, from randomly selected junior high schools in Silesia, Poland, in which their menstrual cycle, risk of eating disorders and self-esteem were evaluated. A five-part questionnaire was used to assess basic demographic data, lifestyle and physical activity, gynecological history, as well as Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES) and Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26).<bold>Results: </bold>Irregular menstrual cycles were observed in 236 (37.88%) girls; 5.20% presented secondary amenorrhea. Based on the EAT-26 test, 101 (16.21%) girls were indicated being at risk for an eating disorder. Low self-esteem was observed in 340 (54.57%) study girls on the base of SES.<bold>Discussion: </bold>Girls with irregular menses had higher scores on the EAT-26 test in subscales: EAT-overall score, EAT-diet and EAT-bulimia, while lower scores on the SES. In our study, we did not observe a significant relationship between exercise intensity, body mass, BMI and menstrual cycle regularity. Low self-esteem among adolescent girls may be a risk factor for eating disorders which could interrupt the menstrual cycle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0167482X
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121041980
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2016.1216959