Binge Eating Disorder in obese patients suffering from psychosis and mood disorders
Creators
- 1. Fragiskos Gonidakis, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Eating Disorders Unit, 1st Department of Psychiatry, Athens University Medical School, Eginition Hospital, vas Sofias 74 ave, Athens 11528 Greece,
Contributors
- 1. #S2, 215, Kavuri Hills Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033, India
Description
Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the possible impact of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) on quality of life (QoL), social anxiety, and perceived mental health in obese patients suffering from psychosis and mood disorder.
Methods: Two hundred obese individuals suffering from psychosis and mood disorder who applied at a program for weight loss were approached during their first visit to the program. One hundred and ninety- six of the patients participated in the study. Participants’ weights and heights were measured prior to the administration of the questionnaires. Each participant completed the World Health Organization-Brief Quality of Life Assessment Scale, the General Health Questionnaire, the Social Physique Anxiety Scale, and a questionnaire on dietary and activity habits.
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