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. 2005 Mar;36(3):214-20.
doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.01.015.

Prevalence of eating disorders in Latina adolescents: associations with substance use and other correlates

Teresa Granillo  1 , Gina Jones-Rodriguez, Scott C Carvajal
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Prevalence of eating disorders in Latina adolescents: associations with substance use and other correlates

Teresa Granillo et al. J Adolesc Health. 2005 Mar.

Abstract

Purpose: To estimate the occurrence and correlates of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa-related symptoms in a Latina sample of U.S. adolescents.

Method: Approximately 1866 Latinas ranging in age from 11-20 years old are included in this study. These adolescents are a sub-sample from the National Longitudinal Survey on Adolescent Health. Along with self-reports of eating disorder-related variables, we measured related biological, contextual, behavioral, and psychosocial correlates, including use of various substances.

Conclusion: Chi-square analysis showed the prevalence in all Latina sub-groups was relatively consistent with the U.S. trends. Latinas of higher socioeconomic status were more at risk for eating disorders. Body dissatisfaction, negative affectivity, substance use, and low self-esteem were all positively correlated with eating disorder symptoms. These results suggest screening and treatment services are needed across groups of Latina adolescents.

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