METHODS: We enrolled 273 individuals, including those diagnosed with EDs and their HS. Among the participants, 120 were under the age of 19. Multiple self-report questionnaires were administered to assess the psychological impact of 1 year of the COVID-19 pandemic. These assessments covered a range of psychological constructs, including posttraumatic symptoms, general psychopathology, and eating-related concerns.
RESULTS: Notably, adolescent patients with EDs demonstrated the highest psychopathological scores within our sample. They were the sole subgroup to surpass clinical cutoffs, exhibiting more pronounced issues concerning eating-related concerns and general psychological well-being. Our findings also shed light on the unique experiences of HS during the pandemic.
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight the specific psychological burden endured by adolescents with EDs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the vulnerability of this demographic. Moreover, the experiences of HS, often overlooked in the literature, warrant increased attention in future health programs and interventions.
方法:我们注册了273名个人,包括那些被诊断为ED和他们的HS。在参与者中,120岁以下。进行了多项自我报告问卷,以评估COVID-19大流行1年的心理影响。这些评估涵盖了一系列的心理结构,包括创伤后症状,一般精神病理学,和饮食相关的问题。
结果:值得注意的是,在我们的样本中,患有ED的青少年患者的精神病理学评分最高.它们是唯一超过临床临界值的亚组,表现出更明显的问题,涉及饮食相关的问题和一般的心理健康。我们的发现还揭示了大流行期间HS的独特经历。
结论:我们的研究结果强调了在COVID-19大流行期间,患有ED的青少年所承受的特殊心理负担,强调这种人口的脆弱性。此外,HS的经验,在文献中经常被忽视,在未来的健康计划和干预措施中值得更多的关注。