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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Eating disorders (EDs) are prevalent yet understudied in the workplace.
  • EDs significantly impact employee health and productivity.
  • Assessing EDs in occupational settings is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of suspected EDs among workers.
  • To investigate the association between EDs and individual/occupational factors.
  • To identify predictors of EDs in a working population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1912 workers undergoing health surveillance.
  • Utilized the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (short form) for screening.
  • Collected data on health literacy, stress, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, happiness, and metabolic health indicators.

Main Results:

  • Suspected EDs were identified in 4.9% of the workforce, with no significant gender disparity.
  • EDs were associated with life trauma, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, and poor sleep quality.
  • Health literacy was negatively associated with EDs, while life trauma, work stress, depression, and unhappiness were significant predictors.

Conclusions:

  • The workplace presents a unique opportunity for ED prevention strategies.
  • Occupational health programs should prioritize enhancing health literacy.
  • Interventions aimed at improving sleep quality and reducing work-related stress are recommended.