2002
DOI: 10.1590/s1516-44462002000400004
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Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to assess the frequency of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) or Binge Eating episodes (BINGE), anxiety, depression and body image disturbances in severely obese patients seeking treatment for obesity. METHOD: We assessed 50 patients (10M and 40F) with Body Mass Index (BMI) between 40 and 81.7 Kg/m² (mean 52.2±9.2 Kg/m²) and aging from 18 to 56 years (mean 38.5±9.7). Used instruments: Questionnaire on Eating and Weight Patterns <FONT FACE=Symbol>¾</FONT> Revis… Show more

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“…Studies show that prevalence of depressive symptoms has increased in the female population 21,22 . Findings point to prevalence around 15% 3,15 , close to the figure found in this study.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Studies show that prevalence of depressive symptoms has increased in the female population 21,22 . Findings point to prevalence around 15% 3,15 , close to the figure found in this study.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Evidence suggests that females are more affected by depressive symptoms when compared to males 21,22 . According to Almeida et al 21 , individuals with heavy levels of depression tend to display a high frequency of risk behaviors for eating disorders.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Several studies have associated poor body image with eating disorders and depressive symptoms. 20,21 One such study evaluated patients with class III obesity, analyzing periodic episodes of compulsive eating, anxiety, depression and body image distortion. 21 In that study, all of the participants were found to have depressive symptoms, and 76% expressed concerns regarding body image.…”
Section: Body Imagementioning
confidence: 99%
“…20,21 One such study evaluated patients with class III obesity, analyzing periodic episodes of compulsive eating, anxiety, depression and body image distortion. 21 In that study, all of the participants were found to have depressive symptoms, and 76% expressed concerns regarding body image. In our study, care was taken to study only patients with a specific diagnosis of MDD, rather than all patients with depressive symptoms, which increases the relevance of our findings.…”
Section: Body Imagementioning
confidence: 99%
“…15 Several studies have found an association between overweight or obesity and the presence of BE, showing values ranging from 15 to 63% in obese women who seek weight reduction programs. 2,3,5,[16][17][18][19] The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of BE among female university students in different fields of study (exact sciences, health and humanities) and its association with body mass index (BMI) and age.…”
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confidence: 99%