S Kelly-Weeder1, K M Jennings, B E Wolfe. 1. William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA. kellywee@bc.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate gender differences in binge eating and associated behavioral correlates in college students. METHODS: A webbased survey was conducted with 2073 students (mean age 19.8 yr; range 18-23 yr). Multiple logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for the factors associated with binge eating. RESULTS: Twenty-nine percent of students reported recent bingeing. Factors associated with binge eating included being female, having a higher body mass index, current tobacco use, and exercising to lose weight. Women were more likely to binge eat (73.8%; χ(2)=32.3; p≤0.001), report loss of control (45%; χ(2)=16.3; p≤0.001), self induced vomiting (20.7%; χ(2)=15.9; p≤0.001), and laxative use (6.7%; χ(2)=8.93; p≤0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Results generated from this study suggest that gender-disparate behaviors are potential targets for future tailored interventions.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate gender differences in binge eating and associated behavioral correlates in college students. METHODS: A webbased survey was conducted with 2073 students (mean age 19.8 yr; range 18-23 yr). Multiple logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for the factors associated with binge eating. RESULTS: Twenty-nine percent of students reported recent bingeing. Factors associated with binge eating included being female, having a higher body mass index, current tobacco use, and exercising to lose weight. Women were more likely to binge eat (73.8%; χ(2)=32.3; p≤0.001), report loss of control (45%; χ(2)=16.3; p≤0.001), self induced vomiting (20.7%; χ(2)=15.9; p≤0.001), and laxative use (6.7%; χ(2)=8.93; p≤0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Results generated from this study suggest that gender-disparate behaviors are potential targets for future tailored interventions.
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