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Makowski C, Westwater ML, Rhee KE, Zou J, Bischoff-Grethe A, Wierenga CE. Sociodemographic correlates of parent and youth-reported eating disorder symptoms in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2024:2023.12.18.23300155. [PMID: 38196622 PMCID: PMC10775341 DOI: 10.1101/2023.12.18.23300155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
Abstract
Purpose Eating Disorders (EDs) often start in adolescence, though ED-related concerns in diverse youth samples remain understudied. We leveraged data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study to identify the prevalence of parent- and youth-reported ED symptoms and their sociodemographic characteristics. Methods Data were drawn from baseline (ages 9-11 years, n=11,868) and 2-year follow-up (ages 11-14 years; n=10,908) from the ABCD Study. A tetrachoric factor analysis summarized clusters of ED symptoms, which were compared between parent and youth reports and across sociodemographic variables. Results Three factors emerged reflecting "weight distress", "weight control", and "binge eating" (prevalence range: 1.5-7.3%). Symptoms loaded onto similar factors between reporters. Rates of symptom endorsement were similar between sexes, with disproportionately higher endorsement rates for youth who self-identified as sexual minority, Hispanic, Black, or Mixed race participants, and those from a disadvantaged socioeconomic background, compared to the reference ABCD sample. Youth and parent reports at 2-year showed ~12% overlap. Conclusions ED-related concerns among historically understudied racial and sexual minority groups call for greater attention to the detection and treatment of these symptoms in these groups. Applying a transdiagnostic approach to ED symptoms can inform effective detection and intervention efforts.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of California San Diego
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Anaya C. Integrating context in the examination of pubertal timing effects on disordered eating among Black and Latinx girls. Int J Eat Disord 2024; 57:1096-1101. [PMID: 38353404 DOI: 10.1002/eat.24171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/15/2024]
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Earlier pubertal onset has been associated with increased disordered eating symptoms in cisgender girls. Although this finding has been replicated across studies of disordered eating, most studies have focused on white samples. The lack of studies is surprising given that early pubertal timing may impact disordered eating risk in Black and Latinx girls differently due to trends of earlier pubertal onset in these groups and increased stressors related to interpersonal and structural racism and economic marginalization. Current methods of examining pubertal timing among Black and Latinx girls may also not fully capture their experience. Contextual factors (e.g., neighborhood and school racial/ethnic composition) may influence how minoritized girls both perceive and are affected by their pubertal timing. Moreover, factors such as ethnic-racial identity development and experiences of discrimination may be important mechanisms explaining the association between pubertal timing and disordered eating risk. This paper aims to provide a brief overview of studies examining pubertal timing and disordered eating risk among Black and Latinx girls in the US and to discuss recommendations for future research that integrate contextual factors in the examination of pubertal timing and its effects. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE: Early pubertal timing has been associated with increased risk of disordered eating symptoms among cisgender girls; however, studies have been limited due to the use of predominantly white samples. The article provides a brief overview of findings related to pubertal timing effects among Black and Latinx girls, discusses considerations for the measurement of pubertal timing, and highlights the need for inclusion of contextual factors in future research.
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- Carolina Anaya
- Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Al-Shoaibi AAA, Shao IY, Ganson KT, Lavender JM, Testa A, Kiss O, He J, Glidden DV, Baker FC, Nagata JM. Prospective association of screen time with binge-eating disorder among adolescents in the United States: The mediating role of depression. Int J Eat Disord 2024; 57:1192-1201. [PMID: 38358046 DOI: 10.1002/eat.24169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Screen time has been reported to be associated with binge-eating disorder (BED) among adolescents in the US; however, potential mediators remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate depression symptoms as a mediator of the prospective association between screen time and BED. METHOD We utilized data from 9465 children (aged 9-11 years at baseline) from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study (2016-2021). A generalized structural equation model was used to examine the prospective association between average daily screen time at baseline and BED at year 2, adjusting for baseline BED diagnosis, and other potential covariates (e.g., age, sex, and income). Mediation was examined using bias-corrected (BC) 95% confidence intervals for the indirect effect of baseline screen time on year 2 BED through depression symptoms (change from baseline to year 1). RESULTS One hundred and one participants (42.7% male, 49.4% racial/ethnic minority) met the criteria for BED in year 2. Participants were 9.9 years of age on average at baseline, 51.3% identified as male, and 43.1% identified as a racial/ethnic minority. Adjusting for covariates, screen time was prospectively associated with BED (OR = 1.09, 95% CI [1.03, 1.14], p = .005). Depression symptoms (B = .19, BC 95% CI [0.10, 0.28]) partially mediated (9.2%) the prospective association between screen time and BED. DISCUSSION Among US adolescents, higher baseline screen time was prospectively associated with BED diagnosis at year 2, and this relationship was partially mediated by increased depression symptoms. Preventive approaches targeting high screen use may have utility for reducing BED risk among adolescents. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE Among U.S. adolescents, higher screen time was prospectively associated with the incidence of BED. This association was partially mediated by the change in depressive symptoms. Preventive approaches targeting high screen use may have utility for reducing BED risk among adolescents.
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- Abubakr A A Al-Shoaibi
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Military Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Program (MiCOR), Department of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
- The Metis Foundation, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Center for Health Sciences, SRI International, Menlo Park, California, USA
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- School of Humanities and Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Center for Health Sciences, SRI International, Menlo Park, California, USA
- School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Nagata JM, Smith-Russack Z, Paul A, Saldana GA, Shao IY, Al-Shoaibi AAA, Chaphekar AV, Downey AE, He J, Murray SB, Baker FC, Ganson KT. The social epidemiology of binge-eating disorder and behaviors in early adolescents. J Eat Disord 2023; 11:182. [PMID: 37833810 PMCID: PMC10571438 DOI: 10.1186/s40337-023-00904-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Binge-eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder phenotype and is linked to several negative health outcomes. Yet, little is known about the social epidemiology of BED, particularly in early adolescence. The objective of this study was to examine the associations between sociodemographic characteristics and BED and binge-eating behaviors in a large, national cohort of 10-14-year-old adolescents in the United States (U.S.) METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of two-year follow-up data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study (2018 - 2020) that included 10,197 early adolescents (10 - 14 years, mean 12 years) in the U.S. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the associations between sociodemographic characteristics and BED and binge-eating behaviors, defined based on the Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia. RESULTS In this early adolescent sample (48.8% female, 54.0% White, 19.8% Latino/Hispanic, 16.1% Black, 5.4% Asian, 3.2% Native American, 1.5% Other), the prevalence of BED and binge-eating behaviors were 1.0% and 6.3%, respectively. Identifying as gay or bisexual (compared to heterosexual; adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.25, 95% CI 1.01-5.01) and having a household income of less than $75,000 (AOR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.21-3.46) were associated with greater odds of BED. Being male (AOR: 1.28, 95% CI: 1.06-1.55), of Native American (AOR: 1.60, 95% CI: 1.01-2.55) descent, having a household income less than $75,000 (AOR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.08-1.65), or identifying as gay or bisexual (AOR for 'Yes' Response: 1.95, 95% CI: 1.31-2.91 and AOR for 'Maybe' Response: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.19-2.76) were all associated with higher odds of binge-eating behaviors. CONCLUSION Several sociodemographic variables showed significant associations with binge-eating behaviors, which can inform targeted screening, prevention, and education campaigns for BED among early adolescents.
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- Jason M Nagata
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, 550 16th Street, 4th Floor, Box 0503, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, 675 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- School of Humanities and Social Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District, Shenzhen, 518172, China
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Center for Health Sciences, SRI International, 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA
- School of Physiology, University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 246 Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1V4, Canada
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