Prevalence of disordered eating in elite female athletes in team sports in Greece

Kampouri, Dimitra; Kotopoulea-Nikolaidi, Maria; Daskou, Sofia; Giannopoulou, Ifigenia

doi:10.1080/17461391.2019.1587520

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“…Results were then analyzed using X 2 analysis. Weight-dependent sports (44.2%) had higher prevalence of DE than Endurance (12.8%) and Ball Game (16.7%) sports ( p < 0.001) Strong correlation between male weight-dependent sports and higher prevalence of DE Kampouri et al, 2019 [ 32 ] Greek elite female athletes mean age of 23.10 ( n = 129) and female non-athletes ( n = 46) Ball Sport vs Non-Athlete 53 Basketball 42 Volleyball 34 Water Polo 46 Non-athletes Athletes were administered the Eating Disorders Questionnaire (EDE-Q). Results about inter-sport difference were analyzed using ANOVA.…”

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“…This indicates that, though useful, the lean grouping does not provide a complete picture when addressing DE risk. The rest of the significant positive findings were shown in weight-dependent [31], power [32], antigravitation [32], and the specific ball sport water polo [27]. These provide insight into the risk of more specific groupings and therefore the risk factors of DE in athletes, but due to lack of evidence nothing more definitive can be said about the sport type groupings at this time.…”

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“…Kampouri et al analyzed three Ball Game sports and found different prevalence rates of DE between the sports. They found water polo had a higher prevalence of DE than volleyball or basketball [32]. Currently, there is not enough information on which sport or sport type has relation to DE indicating further research is required for clarification on which sports have the highest risk for DE.…”

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“…For example, some non-lean power [30] sports were found to have a higher prevalence of DE while some endurance [30,31] lean sports did not show statistically significant differences. This implies that sensitivity may be higher when dividing sports as lean versus non-lean [32], but specificity may be higher when dividing sports by type (Aesthetic, Weight-dependent, Endurance, Ball Game. Power, Technical) [30].…”

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Prevalence of disordered eating in athletes categorized by emphasis on leanness and activity type – a systematic review

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Background Disordered Eating (DE) shows a strong association with athletics and can lead to several negative mental and physical health effects. Traditionally, sports have been grouped based upon whether or not the sport emphasizes leanness as a competing factor. Due to sociocultural factors, risk for DE may also be associated with the sport type. The aim of this review is to critically analyze the available research and data in this field to consider the relationship between DE and sport type to see which factors influence prevalence among athletes Method A systematic review was completed using keywords specific to DE and sport types. Articles were either excluded due to lack of specification of athlete type or failure to use a standardized screening tool or interview for data collection. Results 6 out of 7 studies found a significant increase in DE rates among lean sport types. When classifying by sport type reports were less consistent, but show non-lean sports also have increased rates of DE. Conclusion There are variations in prevalence of DE behaviors depending on athlete type. It is important to identify the risk for DE early in athletes so emphasis can be placed on treatment options to nullify progression to an eating disorder, lower negative impacts on an athlete’s performance, and prevent other negative health effects. Using sport groups is important to clinical practice as well as research, as certain sports may have a higher risk for development of DE.

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“…It has been suggested that athletes who compete in sports where it is advantageous to have a lower fat mass (e.g., cycling, gymnastics, swimming, and running,) are more likely to exhibit DE than athletes from other sports [ 13 ]. Perhaps as a result, there are far fewer studies examining the prevalence of DE in sports less associated with leanness, such as soccer, hockey, basketball, and rugby, typically referred to as team or intermittent sports [ 14 ]. Nonetheless, of the few studies conducted, it is clear that team-sport players are not necessarily immune to DE.…”

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The prevalence of disordered eating in elite male and female soccer players

Abbott¹,

Brett²,

Brownlee

et al. 2020

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Purpose To examine the prevalence of disordered eating (DE) in elite male and female soccer players and the influence of perfectionism. Methods Using a cross-sectional design, elite male (n = 137) and female (n = 70) soccer players and non-athlete controls (n = 179) completed the clinical perfectionism questionnaire (CPQ-12) and the eating attitudes test (EAT-26) to assess perfectionism and DE risk, respectively. Results Male soccer players had higher EAT-26 scores than controls (10.4 ± 9.9 vs. 6.8 ± 6.7; P = 0.001), but there were no differences in the prevalence of clinical levels of DE (EAT-26 score ≥ 20) (15 vs. 5%, respectively; X 2 = 0.079) The proportion of females with DE risk was higher in controls [EAT-26: 13.9 ± 11.6 (25% of population)] than female players [EAT-26: 10.0 ± 9.0% (11% of population)] (X 2 = 0.001). With linear regression, perfectionism explained 20% of the variation in DE risk in males (P = 0.001); in females, athletic status (player vs. control) and perfectionism were significant predictors of DE risk, explaining 21% of the variation (P = 0.001). Male reserve team players had higher EAT-26 (+ 3.5) and perfectionism (+ 2.7) scores than first-team players (P < 0.05). There were no differences in the prevalence of DE risk between the male and female soccer players (X 2 = 0.595). Conclusions The prevalence of DE risk was not different in elite male and female soccer players; in fact, the prevalence was greatest in non-athlete female controls. Perfectionism is a significant predictor of DE risk in males and females. Level of evidence III, case-control study.

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The association between sport type and eating/body image concerns in high school students: a cross-sectional observational study

D’Anna,

Lucherini Angeletti,

Benvenuti

et al. 2023

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Purpose Disordered eating and body image concerns are increasingly common among adolescents, possibly representing the underpinning of eating disorders (EDs). This cross-sectional observational study aimed at investigating the relationship between various patterns of sports involvement or inactivity, and the abovementioned psychopathological dimensions. Methods All adolescents attending their 3rd–5th Italian grade in a single high school reported their sociodemographic and anthropometric data, their weekly sports involvement, and filled the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire 6.0 (EDE-Q), the Body Uneasiness Test, and the Muscle Dysmorphia Disorder Inventory (for boys). Comparisons were performed considering sex, weekly hours of activity, and different sports type (none, individual, or team sports). Results Of 744 enrolled students, 522 (70.2%) completed the survey. Girls showed higher underweight rates, preference for inactivity or individual sports, and higher psychometric scores compared to boys. Among girls, no differences were found based on time spent exercising or sports type. Inactive boys displayed worse weight- and shape-based psychopathology, higher body uneasiness, and higher appearance intolerance compared to those who devoted more time to exercise. Among boys, individual and team sports were associated with lower EDE-Q scores compared to inactivity, whereas body uneasiness and appearance intolerance were lower only in team sports. Conclusions The study confirms the presence of remarkable sex differences in eating and body concerns of adolescents. Among boys, sports involvement is tied to lower ED psychopathology, and preference for team sports may be associated with reduced concerns. Wider longitudinal studies on will clarify the direction and specificity of these findings. Level of evidence Level V—Cross-sectional observational study.

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Prevalence of disordered eating in elite female athletes in team sports in Greece

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References 61 publications

Prevalence of disordered eating in athletes categorized by emphasis on leanness and activity type – a systematic review

Prevalence of disordered eating in athletes categorized by emphasis on leanness and activity type – a systematic review

The prevalence of disordered eating in elite male and female soccer players

The association between sport type and eating/body image concerns in high school students: a cross-sectional observational study

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