Abstract
Background: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN) are diseases characterized by an eating disorder, distorted weight regulation and distorted perception of ones body. In the period of puberty adolescents are becoming increasingly vulnerable to eating disorders. Objective: The target of this study was to examine the prevalence of possible eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and depression in the period of puberty. Methods: The study group included 233 students from secondary schools, of whom 128 were boys and 105 girls, with an average mean age of 14 years. The Eating Attitude Test (EAT-26) and Childrens Depression Inventory (CDI) were applied to the entire study population. Also we calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI); a parameter defines as the ratio of human body weight and height. Results: According to the EAT, 73 (32%) students had a EAT score indicating a possible diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. The authors observed statistically significant increased frequency of depressive thoughts in the study group. 188 (81%) students had emotional symptoms of depression Correlation results indicated that depressed mood scores positively correlated with bulimia scores. Conclusions: We observed high prevalence of bulimia nervosa and depression in the period of puberty.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(4) 2015 p.327-330
Highlights
Adolescence is a period which is characterized by significant physical, emotional and intellectual changes
Aims of research: The aim of the present study is to investigate the correlation between bulimia nervosa and depression in period of adolescence
We found that overweight and obesity in adolescents of secondary school are on the increase
Summary
Adolescence is a period which is characterized by significant physical, emotional and intellectual changes. Most of the adolescents feel out of control with their body At this stage, they are no children, but they are young people who keeping up with the transition can be a change. It is very important to recognize that no two people are exactly alike, puberty comes at different times for everyone[1] In this period of their life many adolescents, because of their stage of cognitive development, lack the psychological capacity to express abstract concepts such as self – awareness, motivation to lose weight or feeling depression[2]. Objective: The target of this study was to examine the prevalence of possible eating disorder (bulimia nervosa) and depression in the period of puberty. Conclusions: We observed high prevalence of bulimia nervosa and depression in the period of puberty
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