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ArticleJournal of eating disorders2022

The emotional-behavioral state of Israeli adolescent and young adult females with anorexia nervosa during the COVID19 pandemic.

Yaffa Serur, Hadar Dikstein, Tal Shilton, Doron Gothelf, Yael Latzer, Yael Lewis, Adi Enoch-Levy, Itai Pessach, Eitan Gur, Daniel Stein

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Yaffa Serur *Pediatric Psychosomatic Department, Sheba Medical Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Hadar Dikstein *Pediatric Psychosomatic Department, Sheba Medical Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Tal ShiltonPsychiatric Division, Psychiatric Department, Sheba Medical Center, Safra Children's Hospital, 5265601, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Doron GothelfPsychiatric Division, Psychiatric Department, Sheba Medical Center, Safra Children's Hospital, 5265601, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Yael LatzerFaculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel.
Yael LewisShalvatah Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel.
Adi Enoch-LevyPediatric Psychosomatic Department, Sheba Medical Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Itai PessachSheba Medical Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Eitan GurCenter for the Treatment of Eating Disorders and Obesity, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Daniel SteinPediatric Psychosomatic Department, Sheba Medical Center, Safra Children's Hospital, Tel Hashomer, Israel. prof.daniel.stein@gmail.com.
Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital · ILSheba Medical Center · ILRambam Health Care Campus · ILShalvata Mental Health Center · ILTel Aviv University · IL

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Abstract

backgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel, the number of patients with eating disorders (EDs) seeking treatment increased significantly. The present study sought to evaluate whether, during the pandemic (2020-21), patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) would show more ED-related, comorbid, and COVID-19-related symptoms in comparison to a naturalistic control group, and whether differences would be found between adult and adolescent patients with AN. We also examined attitudes to telemedicine use during the pandemic in patients receiving long-distance interventions.

methodsUsing online self-report questionnaires, we assessed general and COVID-19-specific symptoms with a secure digital platform (REDCap

resultsCompared with controls, patients with AN showed more symptoms of EDs, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), elevated suicidal ideation, more COVID-related emotional-behavioral disturbances, and lower resilience. Adult patients with AN fared worse than adolescent patients on most of these measures. Adult patients using telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic showed fewer positive attitudes toward this treatment than adolescents (telemedicine was offered to all, but used by 18/35 adolescents and 21/36 adults with AN). Last, elevated COVID-19-related symptomatology was correlated with more symptoms of ED, anxiety, depression and PTSD, and with lower resilience.

conclusionsOur findings suggest that the emotional-behavioral state of Israeli females with AN, particularly adults, was worse during the COVID-19 pandemic in comparison to controls. Many patients did not use telemedicine for their treatment. Adult patients using telemedicine were less satisfied with it than adolescent patients.

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AgeAnorexia nervosaCOVID-19Eating disordersFemalesPandemic

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