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Published on: May 10, 2022
Educators' views of eating disorder prevention programs
Paula J Varnado-Sullivan1, Francoise Parr, Megan A O'Grady
1Department of Psychology, Southeastern Louisiana University, SLU Box 10831, Hammond, LA, 70402, USA, pvarnado@selu.edu.
Abstract:
Further understanding of educators' views of eating disorder prevention can further engage them in this effort. No previous studies of educators have used acceptability methodology or compared eating disorder prevention to other prevention efforts. Educators (n = 135) rated the acceptability of five sample programs and provided their opinions about eating disorder and other prevention programs. The results indicated primarily psychoeducational and general well-being programs were most acceptable. Educators-specified trained professionals should implement programs during school hours to male and female junior high students. Although eating disorder prevention was perceived as important, it was not rated as vital as other programs, such as substance abuse prevention.
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