Influence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on binge eating behaviors and psychiatric comorbidity profile of obese women.
Compr Psychiatry
; 55(3): 572-8, 2014 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-24246603
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Previous studies have reported higher prevalence rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) both in eating disorders (ED) and in obese patients. We compared the psychiatric comorbidity profile of obese ADHD women with non-ADHD obese women and how ADHD symptoms impact in binge eating behaviors.DESIGN:
Cross-sectional study of a clinical sample.SUBJECTS:
171 adult women were evaluated at a specialized clinic in obesity and ED. MEASUREMENTS Participants complete a semi-structured interview and psychopathology rating scales. A hierarchical regression model was employed to predict binge eating behavior.RESULTS:
Obese ADHD patients had a larger number of psychiatric comorbidities (p<0.001), especially Substance Abuse Disorders, and higher scores on psychopathology rating scales (p<0.05). The highest prediction for binge eating in the regression model was the presence of depressive symptoms, followed by ADHD inattention symptoms and trait-impulsivity.CONCLUSION:
ADHD should be routinely evaluated in obese since it is related with more severe psychopathology. Depressive symptoms can predict the presence of binge eating in obese patients.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad
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Bulimia
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Depresión
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Obesidad
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Año:
2014
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Article