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Primary prevention of risk factors for eating disorders in adolescent girls: learning from practice
Catherine Steiner-Adair1, Lisa Sjostrom, Debra L Franko
1Harvard Eating Disorders Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
Objective:
This study evaluates the effectiveness and feasibility of a primary prevention program for risk factors for eating disorders in adolescent girls.
Method:
Nearly 500 seventh-grade girls participated in "Full of Ourselves: Advancing Girl Power, Health, and Leadership," and were assessed at baseline, immediately after program completion, and 6 months later on several self-report measures of knowledge, body image, and eating and weight-related behaviors.
Results:
Significant differences were found between participants and controls on measures of knowledge and weight-related body esteem, which were maintained at 6-month follow-up. Eating related behaviors, including skipping meals and dieting, appeared unaffected by program participation.
Discussion:
The program was feasible, safe, and resulted in positive and maintained changes in knowledge and weight satisfaction for adolescent girls.
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