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ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2024

A Qualitative Exploration of Prominent Factors Contributing to the Aetiology of Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Presentations during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Perspectives of Patients, Parents and Clinicians.

Finán Murray, Sharon Houghton, Fay Murphy, Emma Clancy, Dónal Fortune, Fiona McNicholas

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Finán MurrayDepartment of Psychology, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland.
Sharon HoughtonClinical Psychology Programme, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland.
Fay MurphyLucena Clinic Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, D06 HX93 Dublin, Ireland.
Emma ClancyLucena Clinic Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, D06 HX93 Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0009-0003-8478-1413
Dónal FortuneDepartment of Psychology, University of Limerick, V94 T9PX Limerick, Ireland.
Fiona McNicholasLucena Clinic Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, D06 HX93 Dublin, Ireland.

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aimThe aim of this study was to explore the prominent factors that contributed to the development of child and adolescent eating disorder presentations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

methodsThis was achieved through a qualitative analysis of interviews gathered from (1) adolescent patients diagnosed with an eating disorder (ED) during the COVID-19 pandemic (aged 13-18) (

resultsThe most prominent aetiological factors reported were (1) the accumulation of risk factors; (2) seeking control amid increased anxiety, stress and uncertainty; (3) social isolation; (4) an increased focus on exercise and "healthy eating"; (5) increased social media use promoting unhelpful attention towards ED triggers; and (6) a lack of both awareness and support services.

conclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the quantity and severity of ED presentations increased. The current study uncovered six themes perceived by patients, parents and clinical staff that contributed to the aetiology of ED presentations during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is hoped that the insight gained through this research study into ED aetiology may act as a basis for further research and support ED awareness, prevention and intervention in the future.

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aetiologychild and adolescentCOVID-19eating disorderqualitativereflexive thematic analysis

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