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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.
Eating and Weight Disorders : EWD
|June 14, 2013
Summary
Educators find psychoeducational and well-being programs most acceptable for students. Eating disorder prevention is important but less vital than substance abuse prevention programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Understanding educators' perspectives is crucial for effective eating disorder prevention engagement.
- Previous research has not utilized acceptability methodology or compared eating disorder prevention to other school-based prevention efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess educators' views on the acceptability of various prevention programs.
- To compare the perceived importance of eating disorder prevention with other school-based programs.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 135 educators.
- Educators rated the acceptability of five sample prevention programs.
- Educators provided opinions on eating disorder and other prevention programs.
Main Results:
- Psychoeducational and general well-being programs were rated as most acceptable by educators.
- Educators recommended that trained professionals deliver programs during school hours to junior high students.
- Eating disorder prevention was considered important but less vital than substance abuse prevention.
Conclusions:
- School-based prevention programs should prioritize psychoeducational and general well-being content.
- Targeted professional delivery during school hours is preferred for prevention programs.
- While important, eating disorder prevention may require stronger advocacy to be prioritized alongside other critical health issues like substance abuse.
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