Sex differences in health-related quality of life impairment associated with eating disorder features: A general population study

Deborah Mitchison*, Jonathan Mond, Shameran Slewa-Younan, Phillipa Hay

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Abstract

Objective: To determine sex differences in the prevalence and impact of specific eating disorder features on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Method: A general population sample of men (n = 1,479) and women (n = 1,555) completed interviews that assessed HRQoL (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form, SF-36), and current regular occurrence of binge eating, extreme dietary restriction, purging, and overevaluation of weight or shape. Results: Men constituted a substantial minority (23-41%) of participants reporting eating disorder features. Objective binge eating had a greater impact on mental health impairment in men versus women, whereas the overevaluation of weight or shape had a greater impact on general and mental health impairment in women compared with men. Discussion: Eating disorder features that impact on HRQoL are now common in men; however, the impact of specific features may differ between sexes. © 2013 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2013)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)375-380
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Eating Disorders
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

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