Search for dissertations about: "Eating Disorders ED"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Eating Disorders ED.
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1. Eating disorders : Prevalence, incidence, and prospective risk factors for eating disorders among young adult women in the general population
Abstract : Eating disorders (ED) constitute a significant source of psychiatric morbidity and are an important public health concern in Western societies. Knowledge about risk factors for ED is crucial for early detection and implementation of preventive interventions. READ MORE
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2. Restrictive eating disorders: aetiological, epidemiological and neurodevelopmental aspects
Abstract : Restrictive Eating Disorders (EDs), including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Anorexia Nervosa (AN), are characterised by severely restricted food intake, commonly leading to substantial weight loss and significantly low weight, and the need for nutritional supplementation. The overarching aim of this thesis was to elucidate specific aetiological, epidemiological, and neurodevelopmental aspects of ARFID and AN, including the genetic aetiology of AN, the link between AN and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the prevalence of ARFID, and the comorbidity of ARFID with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). READ MORE
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3. Eating Disorders - Aspects of Treatment and Outcome
Abstract : Eating disorders (ED) usually develop during adolescence, and intervention to stop further weight loss is believed to improve outcome and long-term prognosis. Adolescents with ED who do not receive effective treatment risk poor outcome and even untimely death as adults. READ MORE
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4. Adolescent Eating Disorders in a Sociocultural Context
Abstract : Adolescence means an increased risk for eating disorders (ED) and the female gender is the most important risk factor. Empirical studies of the perceptions of gender ideals—as potential mediating factors between the socio-cultural context and ED—were this thesis’ primary goals. READ MORE
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5. Flawless beyond reach and reason : Aspects of Perfectionism in Eating Disorders
Abstract : Eating disorders (EDs) are common and serious psychiatric disorders causing significant physical and psychological suffering, for both those afflicted and their significant others. Although there has been considerable research on EDs throughout the years, there is still much left to be desired for successful treatment. READ MORE