ArticleChild: care, health and development2025
Exploring the Extent and Nature of Disordered Eating Among Canadian Adolescents and Young Adults With Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
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- Disordered Eating Behaviors in Individuals With Physical Disabilities: A Narrative Review.American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2025Review
- What Is Known About Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating in Individuals With Physical Disabilities? A Narrative Review.Child: care, health and development · 2025Review
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backgroundAdolescents and young adults (AYA) with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus (SBH) are at a higher risk for disordered eating, poor body image and body dissatisfaction. Regrettably, there is limited research on the eating patterns and behaviours of AYA with SBH, as well as their body image perceptions.
objectivesThe purpose of this study was to explore the nature of disordered eating behaviours among AYA with SBH and their perceptions surrounding their body image. This study represents the first investigation of its kind conducted within a Canadian population. It fills a literature gap regarding the understanding of disordered eating behaviours and body image perceptions among young individuals with SBH in Canada.
methodsThe study comprised a self-report, cross-sectional online survey of AYA with SBH across Canada. The survey comprised validated brief measures to evaluate eating behaviours, disordered eating and body esteem. AYA aged 12-26 years with any type of SBH were eligible to participate.
resultsTwenty-four participants were recruited. Results indicated that AYA with SBH may face an elevated risk for eating disorders/disordered eating compared to their typically developing peers, due to a myriad of reasons not typically experienced in the general population such as bowel and bladder management, mobility issues and eating aversions. Findings also indicated that some AYA with SBH may have poor body image and that it is possible that this is not discussed in SBH clinics.
conclusionOur work underscores the urgency for further research that focuses on assessing eating disorders/disordered eating behaviours in AYA with SBH.
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