Melinda Scime1, Catherine Cook-Cottone. 1. Center for Children and Families, University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, New York 14214, USA. mscime2@buffalo.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the impact of a primary prevention program for eating disorders aimed at fifth-grade females. The curriculum was based on empirically validated risk and protective factors and incorporated interactive discourse, yoga, and relaxation into 10 weekly sessions. METHOD: Pre- and post-test data from five groups conducted over 2 years were combined for a total of 75 participants. Data were also collected from 69 control group participants. RESULTS: Results indicate completion of the group resulted in a significant decrease on scales from the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 measuring body dissatisfaction and bulimia, as well as an increase on the Social scale of the Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate mixed support for the Girls' Group prevention program. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the impact of a primary prevention program for eating disorders aimed at fifth-grade females. The curriculum was based on empirically validated risk and protective factors and incorporated interactive discourse, yoga, and relaxation into 10 weekly sessions. METHOD: Pre- and post-test data from five groups conducted over 2 years were combined for a total of 75 participants. Data were also collected from 69 control group participants. RESULTS: Results indicate completion of the group resulted in a significant decrease on scales from the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 measuring body dissatisfaction and bulimia, as well as an increase on the Social scale of the Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate mixed support for the Girls' Group prevention program. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Authors: Gurjeet S Birdee; Gloria Y Yeh; Peter M Wayne; Russell S Phillips; Roger B Davis; Paula Gardiner Journal: Acad Pediatr Date: 2009 Jul-Aug Impact factor: 3.107
Authors: Ignacio Jáuregui Lobera; Pilar León Lozano; Patricia Bolaños Ríos; Juan Romero Candau; Gregorio Sánchez Del Villar Y Lebreros; M Teresa Morales Millán; M Teresa Montaña González; Lourdes Andrés Martín; Isabela Justo Villalobos; Nuria Vargas Sánchez Journal: Int J Gen Med Date: 2010-10-05