Abstract
Childhood sexual abuse is associated with both eating disorders and sexual dysfunction in adulthood. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of childhood sexual abuse as a moderator of outcome in patients with Anorexia Nwervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, in terms of psychiatric symptoms, and sexual dysfunctions. One hundred and fourty four female patients reporting a diagnosis of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa were evaluated before a cognitive behavioral intervention, at the end of this intervention, and at three years follow up. Patients underwent a clinical interview, and the female sexual function index. Regardless the diagnosis patients reporting childhood abuse showed a lower rate of recovery from mood disorder comorbidity at three years follow up, as well as a persistent sexual dysfunction. Childhood abuse is a relevant moderator of psychopathological and sexual outcome in patients with eating disorders. None ...
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