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  • Eating Disorders

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  • Quantitative studies show a link between trauma and disordered eating.
  • The underlying reasons for this association remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To qualitatively explore the reasons why trauma-exposed individuals develop disordered eating.
  • To understand the specific mechanisms linking trauma and disordered eating in women.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted five focus groups and two dyadic interviews with 20 women at a Veterans Health Administration medical center.
  • Employed thematic analysis on interview transcripts to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Identified three core themes: 1) disordered eating linked to negative affect and maladaptive thoughts post-trauma, 2) disordered eating as a short-term coping mechanism for trauma-related distress, and 3) disordered eating as a strategy to avoid perpetrator attention.
  • Noted that trauma-related disordered eating, especially following sexual trauma, may present a unique profile.

Conclusions:

  • Disordered eating can serve as a maladaptive coping strategy for trauma survivors, offering temporary relief but not long-term solutions.
  • Clinicians should inquire about the causes of disordered eating in women with trauma histories to facilitate appropriate treatment.