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A preventive intervention program in adolescent schoolgirls: a longitudinal study

P Santonastaso1, T Zanetti, S Ferrara

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Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|January 5, 1999
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A school-based prevention program improved body image and reduced bulimic tendencies in low-risk adolescent girls. High-risk individuals may need more intensive interventions for eating disorder prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Eating Disorder Prevention
  • Psychological Interventions

Background:

  • Adolescent girls are vulnerable to developing negative body attitudes and disordered eating.
  • Prevention programs aim to mitigate these risks through education and discussion.
  • Understanding the impact on different risk groups is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based prevention program.
  • To assess changes in eating attitudes and body image among adolescent girls.
  • To compare outcomes between program participants and a control group.

Main Methods:

  • A prevention program involving lessons and group discussions was implemented.
  • 254 sixteen-year-old schoolgirls were studied, with 154 in the program and 100 in the control group.

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  • Participants were assessed at baseline and 1-year follow-up using measures of weight, eating attitudes, and body dissatisfaction.

    • Main Results:

    • The program significantly reduced body dissatisfaction in low-risk participants.
    • Low-risk participants showed a decreased risk of developing bulimic attitudes.
    • No significant differences were observed between the prevention and control groups among high-risk subjects.

    Conclusions:

    • General information on eating disorders did not negatively impact eating or weight regulation attitudes.
    • Targeted, intensive interventions are likely necessary for high-risk adolescent girls.
    • Further research is needed to develop effective strategies for high-risk populations.